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Facts and Events
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954), Tuesday 6 October 1908, page 6
| RAILWAY GUARD KILLED.
SYDNEY, Monday - John Conn, a railway guard employed by the East Greta Coal Company, was engaged in shunting operations at Stanford Merthyr on Saturday last, when he slipped, and a truck passed over and severed his right leg. He succumbed to his injuries yesterday.
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) Tuesday 6 October 1908 p 8 Article
| RUN OVER BY COAL TRUCK.
RAILWAY GUARD KILLED.
KURRI KURRI, Monday.
John Conn, a railway guard, employed by tho East Greta Coal Company, was engaged shunting a coal train at Stanford-Merthyr on Saturday, when his foot slipped, and a truck passed over the right leg, severing it between the knee and the ankle. First aid was rendered by the driver, and Conn was conveyed to Kurri Hospital, where an operation was performed.
Later.
The railway guard, John William Conn, who was run over at Stanford-Merthyr on Saturday, died in Kurri Kurri Hospital yesterday. The Coroner, Mr. George Brown, held an inquiry, and found a verdict of accidental death.
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Newcastle Morning Herald 4 October 1909 Memoriam
| CONN -- In loving memory of our dear Hushand and father, John William Conn, aged 34 years, who died October 4th 1908 at Kurri Hospital, from injuries received on Stanford-Merthyr railway. He left his home in perfect health, never thinking death was near, Not dreaming that he never would return to home and loved ones dear. A painful shock, a dreadful blow, Oh father dear, we miss you so. Our loss is great; we'll not complain, But trust in God to meet again. Rest, dearest husband, sweetly rest, They miss you most who loved you best. Inserted by his loving Wife and Children, Waratah-street, Kurri.
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| CONN.-- In affectionate remembrance of our Son and Brother-in-law, John William, who died from injuries received at Stanford-Merthyr, October 3, 1908. Thy will be done Inserted by G. and E. A. Coleman, sen., G. H. and L. Coleman, Junr., Joseph. Oliver, Charles.
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