THE SUNSHINE STATION RAILWAY DISASTER
Incorrectly identified as Thomas McKANE in many reports.
On the night of Easter Monday, 20 April 1908, over 400 were injured and 44 people died as a result of a Melbourne-bound train from Bendigo colliding with the rear of a mail train from Ballarat, which was just leaving the station. Around 1,100 people were aboard the two trains. Almost all of the casualties were from the Ballarat train, as the Bendigo train was cushioned by its two locomotives.
Brother of Michael McKean.
Married Alice Teresa Gorman in 1907.
Council employee, who lived at 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne, aged 39 years.
AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION
Gradually as the day grew brighter the tale of the dead began to grow. Aniongst the earliest at Spencer street were the husband and son of Mrs. Williams, of 68 Elgin street, Carlton. Almost distracted with grief the children piercing cries of sorrow began to caress the remains of the dead mother, until at last they were led from the scene. Towards eight o'clock another painful episode took place. Michael McKane, a fine looking specimen of an artisan, who was peering over the shoulders of others; was observed to dart forward suddlenly and to cry, "My God! It is him! Oh, Oh! It's my brother." Instantly a policeman was by his side calming the distressed man, who, covering his face with his hat, began to sob deeply., A moment later he recovered himself sufficiently to explain that his brother was Thomas McKane, a council employee, of 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne.
The Horsham Times (VIC)
Friday 24 April 1908, p.4
SUNSHINE DISASTER.
COUNTY COURT CLAIMS.
AN ACTION SETTLED.
In the County Court yesterday, before Judge Johnston and special juries, further claims for damages arising out of the Sunshine railway disaster were heard. Alice Teresa McKean, of Rosslyn-street, West Melbourne, widow, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Thomas McKean, sought to recover £2,000 from the department for his death. McKean, who was an employee of the Melbourne City Council, was killed in the accident. Mr. Maxwell (instructed by Mr. J. Woolf) appeared for Mrs. McKean, and Mr. Purves. K.C., and Mr. Schutt for the Railway Commissioners. When the jury had been empanelled, Mr. Purves said, "I have to announce that the case is settled." Mr. Maxwell said, "That is so. I think the commissioners have behaved in a fair and generous way." The case was then struck out. The terms of settlement were not disclosed, but it is understood that the commissioners agreed to pay £1,000 in full settlement.
The Argus
Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 9 December 1908, p.6
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Other Deaths:
ACREMAN, Rose Beatrice, Footscray General Cemetery
ATKINSON, Thomas John, Williamstown Cemetery
BLIGHT, John Algernon, Ballarat Old Cemetery
BROWN, John, Ballarat New Cemetery
BUNYARD, Stuart Ormonde, Oakleigh Cemetery
CLARK, Archer, Fawkner Memorial Park
CLARK, Mary Alicia, Fawkner Memorial Park
DALLING, Frances Elizabeth, Mount Cole Cemetery
DANNOCK, James Oliver, Boroondara General Cemetery
DANNOCK, Maria Mary, Boroondara General Cemetery
DAVIS, Joseph, Melbourne General Cemetery
DENIER, Ernest , Ballarat New Cemetery
DENT, John Edward, Boroondara General Cemetery
DORAN, Denis, Broadford, a railway ganger from Lal Lal.
ELLINGSEN, Albert, Ballarat New Cemetery
GATES, Joseph Leonard, Footscray General Cemetery
GATES, Leslie Russell, Footscray General Cemetery
GILES, Matilda Maud, Boroondara General Cemetery
GREEN, Ethel May Dolly, Boroondara General Cemetery
HAWKES, John Daniel, Boroondara General Cemetery
HUGHES, Ada, Williamstown Cemetery
HUGHES, Griffith, Williamstown Cemetery
HUNTINGTON, Thomas Leslie, Footscray General Cemetery
JONES, Elizabeth Amelia, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Catherine Amy, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Bridget Alice, Melbourne General Cemetery
McCALL, George Wilkie, Boroondara General Cemetery
McKAY, Alexander Barclay, Melbourne General Cemetery
McKEAN, Thomas, Fawkner Cemetery
NANKERVIS, William, Melbourne General Cemetery
O'CONNOR, Frederick George, St Kilda Cemetery
PASCOE, Victor, Ballarat Old Cemetery
PEATE, Henry Edwin, Boroondara General Cemetery
RUSHBROOK, Esther Edith May, Boroondara General Cemetery
SAWYER, Frederick George, Melbourne General Cemetery
SKOGLUND, Oscar, Boroondara General Cemetery
THOMAS, William, Williamstown Cemetery
THOMAS, Janet , Ballarat New Cemetery
TUCKER, Annie, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
TUCKER, Margaret W. (Leckie), Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WATSON, Rupert Chester Inglis, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WILLIAMS, Elizabeth, Melbourne General Cemetery
WILLIAMSON, Charles Frederick, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WRIGHT, Agnes, Brighton Cemetery
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Incorrectly identified as Thomas McKANE in many reports.
On the night of Easter Monday, 20 April 1908, over 400 were injured and 44 people died as a result of a Melbourne-bound train from Bendigo colliding with the rear of a mail train from Ballarat, which was just leaving the station. Around 1,100 people were aboard the two trains. Almost all of the casualties were from the Ballarat train, as the Bendigo train was cushioned by its two locomotives.
Brother of Michael McKean.
Married Alice Teresa Gorman in 1907.
Council employee, who lived at 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne, aged 39 years.
AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION
Gradually as the day grew brighter the tale of the dead began to grow. Aniongst the earliest at Spencer street were the husband and son of Mrs. Williams, of 68 Elgin street, Carlton. Almost distracted with grief the children piercing cries of sorrow began to caress the remains of the dead mother, until at last they were led from the scene. Towards eight o'clock another painful episode took place. Michael McKane, a fine looking specimen of an artisan, who was peering over the shoulders of others; was observed to dart forward suddlenly and to cry, "My God! It is him! Oh, Oh! It's my brother." Instantly a policeman was by his side calming the distressed man, who, covering his face with his hat, began to sob deeply., A moment later he recovered himself sufficiently to explain that his brother was Thomas McKane, a council employee, of 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne.
The Horsham Times (VIC)
Friday 24 April 1908, p.4
SUNSHINE DISASTER.
COUNTY COURT CLAIMS.
AN ACTION SETTLED.
In the County Court yesterday, before Judge Johnston and special juries, further claims for damages arising out of the Sunshine railway disaster were heard. Alice Teresa McKean, of Rosslyn-street, West Melbourne, widow, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Thomas McKean, sought to recover £2,000 from the department for his death. McKean, who was an employee of the Melbourne City Council, was killed in the accident. Mr. Maxwell (instructed by Mr. J. Woolf) appeared for Mrs. McKean, and Mr. Purves. K.C., and Mr. Schutt for the Railway Commissioners. When the jury had been empanelled, Mr. Purves said, "I have to announce that the case is settled." Mr. Maxwell said, "That is so. I think the commissioners have behaved in a fair and generous way." The case was then struck out. The terms of settlement were not disclosed, but it is understood that the commissioners agreed to pay £1,000 in full settlement.
The Argus
Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 9 December 1908, p.6
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Other Deaths:
ACREMAN, Rose Beatrice, Footscray General Cemetery
ATKINSON, Thomas John, Williamstown Cemetery
BLIGHT, John Algernon, Ballarat Old Cemetery
BROWN, John, Ballarat New Cemetery
BUNYARD, Stuart Ormonde, Oakleigh Cemetery
CLARK, Archer, Fawkner Memorial Park
CLARK, Mary Alicia, Fawkner Memorial Park
DALLING, Frances Elizabeth, Mount Cole Cemetery
DANNOCK, James Oliver, Boroondara General Cemetery
DANNOCK, Maria Mary, Boroondara General Cemetery
DAVIS, Joseph, Melbourne General Cemetery
DENIER, Ernest , Ballarat New Cemetery
DENT, John Edward, Boroondara General Cemetery
DORAN, Denis, Broadford, a railway ganger from Lal Lal.
ELLINGSEN, Albert, Ballarat New Cemetery
GATES, Joseph Leonard, Footscray General Cemetery
GATES, Leslie Russell, Footscray General Cemetery
GILES, Matilda Maud, Boroondara General Cemetery
GREEN, Ethel May Dolly, Boroondara General Cemetery
HAWKES, John Daniel, Boroondara General Cemetery
HUGHES, Ada, Williamstown Cemetery
HUGHES, Griffith, Williamstown Cemetery
HUNTINGTON, Thomas Leslie, Footscray General Cemetery
JONES, Elizabeth Amelia, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Catherine Amy, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Bridget Alice, Melbourne General Cemetery
McCALL, George Wilkie, Boroondara General Cemetery
McKAY, Alexander Barclay, Melbourne General Cemetery
McKEAN, Thomas, Fawkner Cemetery
NANKERVIS, William, Melbourne General Cemetery
O'CONNOR, Frederick George, St Kilda Cemetery
PASCOE, Victor, Ballarat Old Cemetery
PEATE, Henry Edwin, Boroondara General Cemetery
RUSHBROOK, Esther Edith May, Boroondara General Cemetery
SAWYER, Frederick George, Melbourne General Cemetery
SKOGLUND, Oscar, Boroondara General Cemetery
THOMAS, William, Williamstown Cemetery
THOMAS, Janet , Ballarat New Cemetery
TUCKER, Annie, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
TUCKER, Margaret W. (Leckie), Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WATSON, Rupert Chester Inglis, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WILLIAMS, Elizabeth, Melbourne General Cemetery
WILLIAMSON, Charles Frederick, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WRIGHT, Agnes, Brighton Cemetery
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THE SUNSHINE STATION RAILWAY DISASTER
Incorrectly identified as Thomas McKANE in many reports.
On the night of Easter Monday, 20 April 1908, over 400 were injured and 44 people died as a result of a Melbourne-bound train from Bendigo colliding with the rear of a mail train from Ballarat, which was just leaving the station. Around 1,100 people were aboard the two trains. Almost all of the casualties were from the Ballarat train, as the Bendigo train was cushioned by its two locomotives.
Brother of Michael McKean.
Married Alice Teresa Gorman in 1907.
Council employee, who lived at 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne, aged 39 years.
AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION
Gradually as the day grew brighter the tale of the dead began to grow. Aniongst the earliest at Spencer street were the husband and son of Mrs. Williams, of 68 Elgin street, Carlton. Almost distracted with grief the children piercing cries of sorrow began to caress the remains of the dead mother, until at last they were led from the scene. Towards eight o'clock another painful episode took place. Michael McKane, a fine looking specimen of an artisan, who was peering over the shoulders of others; was observed to dart forward suddlenly and to cry, "My God! It is him! Oh, Oh! It's my brother." Instantly a policeman was by his side calming the distressed man, who, covering his face with his hat, began to sob deeply., A moment later he recovered himself sufficiently to explain that his brother was Thomas McKane, a council employee, of 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne.
The Horsham Times (VIC)
Friday 24 April 1908, p.4
SUNSHINE DISASTER.
COUNTY COURT CLAIMS.
AN ACTION SETTLED.
In the County Court yesterday, before Judge Johnston and special juries, further claims for damages arising out of the Sunshine railway disaster were heard. Alice Teresa McKean, of Rosslyn-street, West Melbourne, widow, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Thomas McKean, sought to recover £2,000 from the department for his death. McKean, who was an employee of the Melbourne City Council, was killed in the accident. Mr. Maxwell (instructed by Mr. J. Woolf) appeared for Mrs. McKean, and Mr. Purves. K.C., and Mr. Schutt for the Railway Commissioners. When the jury had been empanelled, Mr. Purves said, "I have to announce that the case is settled." Mr. Maxwell said, "That is so. I think the commissioners have behaved in a fair and generous way." The case was then struck out. The terms of settlement were not disclosed, but it is understood that the commissioners agreed to pay £1,000 in full settlement.
The Argus
Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 9 December 1908, p.6
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Other Deaths:
ACREMAN, Rose Beatrice, Footscray General Cemetery
ATKINSON, Thomas John, Williamstown Cemetery
BLIGHT, John Algernon, Ballarat Old Cemetery
BROWN, John, Ballarat New Cemetery
BUNYARD, Stuart Ormonde, Oakleigh Cemetery
CLARK, Archer, Fawkner Memorial Park
CLARK, Mary Alicia, Fawkner Memorial Park
DALLING, Frances Elizabeth, Mount Cole Cemetery
DANNOCK, James Oliver, Boroondara General Cemetery
DANNOCK, Maria Mary, Boroondara General Cemetery
DAVIS, Joseph, Melbourne General Cemetery
DENIER, Ernest , Ballarat New Cemetery
DENT, John Edward, Boroondara General Cemetery
DORAN, Denis, Broadford, a railway ganger from Lal Lal.
ELLINGSEN, Albert, Ballarat New Cemetery
GATES, Joseph Leonard, Footscray General Cemetery
GATES, Leslie Russell, Footscray General Cemetery
GILES, Matilda Maud, Boroondara General Cemetery
GREEN, Ethel May Dolly, Boroondara General Cemetery
HAWKES, John Daniel, Boroondara General Cemetery
HUGHES, Ada, Williamstown Cemetery
HUGHES, Griffith, Williamstown Cemetery
HUNTINGTON, Thomas Leslie, Footscray General Cemetery
JONES, Elizabeth Amelia, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Catherine Amy, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Bridget Alice, Melbourne General Cemetery
McCALL, George Wilkie, Boroondara General Cemetery
McKAY, Alexander Barclay, Melbourne General Cemetery
McKEAN, Thomas, Fawkner Cemetery
NANKERVIS, William, Melbourne General Cemetery
O'CONNOR, Frederick George, St Kilda Cemetery
PASCOE, Victor, Ballarat Old Cemetery
PEATE, Henry Edwin, Boroondara General Cemetery
RUSHBROOK, Esther Edith May, Boroondara General Cemetery
SAWYER, Frederick George, Melbourne General Cemetery
SKOGLUND, Oscar, Boroondara General Cemetery
THOMAS, William, Williamstown Cemetery
THOMAS, Janet , Ballarat New Cemetery
TUCKER, Annie, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
TUCKER, Margaret W. (Leckie), Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WATSON, Rupert Chester Inglis, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WILLIAMS, Elizabeth, Melbourne General Cemetery
WILLIAMSON, Charles Frederick, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WRIGHT, Agnes, Brighton Cemetery
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Incorrectly identified as Thomas McKANE in many reports.
On the night of Easter Monday, 20 April 1908, over 400 were injured and 44 people died as a result of a Melbourne-bound train from Bendigo colliding with the rear of a mail train from Ballarat, which was just leaving the station. Around 1,100 people were aboard the two trains. Almost all of the casualties were from the Ballarat train, as the Bendigo train was cushioned by its two locomotives.
Brother of Michael McKean.
Married Alice Teresa Gorman in 1907.
Council employee, who lived at 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne, aged 39 years.
AN EARLY IDENTIFICATION
Gradually as the day grew brighter the tale of the dead began to grow. Aniongst the earliest at Spencer street were the husband and son of Mrs. Williams, of 68 Elgin street, Carlton. Almost distracted with grief the children piercing cries of sorrow began to caress the remains of the dead mother, until at last they were led from the scene. Towards eight o'clock another painful episode took place. Michael McKane, a fine looking specimen of an artisan, who was peering over the shoulders of others; was observed to dart forward suddlenly and to cry, "My God! It is him! Oh, Oh! It's my brother." Instantly a policeman was by his side calming the distressed man, who, covering his face with his hat, began to sob deeply., A moment later he recovered himself sufficiently to explain that his brother was Thomas McKane, a council employee, of 52 Rosslyn street, West Melbourne.
The Horsham Times (VIC)
Friday 24 April 1908, p.4
SUNSHINE DISASTER.
COUNTY COURT CLAIMS.
AN ACTION SETTLED.
In the County Court yesterday, before Judge Johnston and special juries, further claims for damages arising out of the Sunshine railway disaster were heard. Alice Teresa McKean, of Rosslyn-street, West Melbourne, widow, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Thomas McKean, sought to recover £2,000 from the department for his death. McKean, who was an employee of the Melbourne City Council, was killed in the accident. Mr. Maxwell (instructed by Mr. J. Woolf) appeared for Mrs. McKean, and Mr. Purves. K.C., and Mr. Schutt for the Railway Commissioners. When the jury had been empanelled, Mr. Purves said, "I have to announce that the case is settled." Mr. Maxwell said, "That is so. I think the commissioners have behaved in a fair and generous way." The case was then struck out. The terms of settlement were not disclosed, but it is understood that the commissioners agreed to pay £1,000 in full settlement.
The Argus
Melbourne, VIC
Wednesday 9 December 1908, p.6
__________
Other Deaths:
ACREMAN, Rose Beatrice, Footscray General Cemetery
ATKINSON, Thomas John, Williamstown Cemetery
BLIGHT, John Algernon, Ballarat Old Cemetery
BROWN, John, Ballarat New Cemetery
BUNYARD, Stuart Ormonde, Oakleigh Cemetery
CLARK, Archer, Fawkner Memorial Park
CLARK, Mary Alicia, Fawkner Memorial Park
DALLING, Frances Elizabeth, Mount Cole Cemetery
DANNOCK, James Oliver, Boroondara General Cemetery
DANNOCK, Maria Mary, Boroondara General Cemetery
DAVIS, Joseph, Melbourne General Cemetery
DENIER, Ernest , Ballarat New Cemetery
DENT, John Edward, Boroondara General Cemetery
DORAN, Denis, Broadford, a railway ganger from Lal Lal.
ELLINGSEN, Albert, Ballarat New Cemetery
GATES, Joseph Leonard, Footscray General Cemetery
GATES, Leslie Russell, Footscray General Cemetery
GILES, Matilda Maud, Boroondara General Cemetery
GREEN, Ethel May Dolly, Boroondara General Cemetery
HAWKES, John Daniel, Boroondara General Cemetery
HUGHES, Ada, Williamstown Cemetery
HUGHES, Griffith, Williamstown Cemetery
HUNTINGTON, Thomas Leslie, Footscray General Cemetery
JONES, Elizabeth Amelia, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Catherine Amy, Melbourne General Cemetery
LAFFAN, Bridget Alice, Melbourne General Cemetery
McCALL, George Wilkie, Boroondara General Cemetery
McKAY, Alexander Barclay, Melbourne General Cemetery
McKEAN, Thomas, Fawkner Cemetery
NANKERVIS, William, Melbourne General Cemetery
O'CONNOR, Frederick George, St Kilda Cemetery
PASCOE, Victor, Ballarat Old Cemetery
PEATE, Henry Edwin, Boroondara General Cemetery
RUSHBROOK, Esther Edith May, Boroondara General Cemetery
SAWYER, Frederick George, Melbourne General Cemetery
SKOGLUND, Oscar, Boroondara General Cemetery
THOMAS, William, Williamstown Cemetery
THOMAS, Janet , Ballarat New Cemetery
TUCKER, Annie, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
TUCKER, Margaret W. (Leckie), Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WATSON, Rupert Chester Inglis, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WILLIAMS, Elizabeth, Melbourne General Cemetery
WILLIAMSON, Charles Frederick, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
WRIGHT, Agnes, Brighton Cemetery
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