~A few Bits & Pieces from various sources, which may be of interest~ Michelle Nichols SAD ACCIDENT - ARTHUR EATHER The Penrith friends of guard Arthur Eather, who is a native of Windsor, will be sorry to hear of the painful accident which befell him on Saturday night last. It appears that on the night in question the unfortunate fellow was in the act of shunting some vans in the Sydney yard, when he was caught by a passing carriage, one of the wheels of which passed over his left leg. He was at once removed to the Sydney Hospital, where it was found that his injuries were of such a character as to necessitate amputation. Up to the time of writing Eather was progressing as well as could be expected. Source : Nepean Times 8th November 1884 p. 2 SCHOOL OF ARTS, WINDSOR 1872 The annual musical and literary entertainment in connection with this institution took place on Thursday evening. Mr W. Walker presided. There was a very large attendance. The programme was comprised of singing, reading, and recitations, and was carried out by amateur performers, with much credit. The proceeds will be devoted to the benefit of the institution, and we are glad to observe that financially the entertainment was most successful. A vote of thanks was awarded by acclamation to the young ladies and gentlemen who so kindly gave their services on the occasion.(From Our Correspondent-Windsor, 28 November) Source : Sydney Morning Herald 20 December 1872 FLOODS AT SOUTH CREEK - 1806 & DEATH OF PETER McCANN In consequence of the late rains a flood took place at South Creek Sunday last, when about 300 acres of wheat and barley were laid under water, about 100 acres is apprehended to be spoiled. A rise of 30 feet took place in the Hawkesbury river also; but the cessation of the rains happily put a period to the anxieties that prevailed. Peter McCann, a labourer, was unfortunately drowned on Tuesday night at Hawkesbury, in attempting to swim across Rickerby's Creek. Source : Sydney Gazette Sunday 26th October 1806 p. 1 DEATHS AT THE GREEN HILLS On Thursday a labouring man who was employed in a brick ground at the Green Hills, Hawkesbury, was smothered by a quantity of earth unfortunately falling in upon him; and a servant to Mr Palmer was yesterday drowned in the South Creek. Source : Sydney Gazette Sunday 19th April 1807 p. 2 MR IVORY'S ACCIDENT AT CORNWALLIS A painful accident happened last week to a farmer named Ivory, residing at Cornwallis. He was loading a dray with hay, when by some means, it tipped up, the horses not being attached, and as Ivory was standing at the rear of the dray, he unfortunately was crushed between it and the ground, being completely doubled up. The poor fellow was in this terrible position for some time before any one noticed him, and when extricated he was nearly dead. It is doubtful whether he will recover, for the spine was so injured that not only is he paralysed, but the brain is badly affected. On Monday No. 2 floodboat was despatched round Freemans Reach to remove him to the hospital before more water should come down. Sad to say, Ivory's wife is suffering from a tumour under her chin, which was to have been removed this week; while one of his children has a tumour internally. Source : NEPEAN TIMES February 1890 RIVERSTONE NEWS AMr. W. H. Johnson, clerk at the local [Riverstone] railway station will shortly attain the age of 60 years and will then be entitled to a pension; but he will no doubt continue in the service, being yet active and hearty. Master Alban Smith, youngest son of Mr & Mrs F. Smith of Marsden Park, is suffering from rheumatic fever and is being attended by Dr. Studdy. Mr Freemans sulky was broken coming from Blacktown on Saturday week. Mr Coorrie Sturman was driving, in company with Willie Marlin, who was thrown out. Mr John Anderson is erecting a new cottage on his property on the Railway Parade, and it is intention to remove the small cottage to the land he owns higher up the hill on Grantham estate. Some very hot days are being experienced here. The thermometer is reported to have been over a hundred several times within this last week. Water is now scarce with a great number of the residents. In some cases it is being brought from the large hole at the back of Mr John Petchell's property, where there is a plentiful supply of good drinking water. Source : Windsor & Richmond Gazette 20th November 1897 _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx