This compilation contains the names of more than 300 railwaymen (ie employees, not public passengers) who were killed or died while on duty between 1879 and today. Many workers have also suffered injuries, some life-threatening, which it has not been possible to include.
392 records found. Showing 101–125.
| Date | Surname | Given names | Designation | Location | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-08-30 | FLITCROFT | James | Ganger | Wannamal, MRWA | See also Thomas HODGES and Clarence MURRAY. James Flitcroft was 59 years of age when he was fatally injured in a collision between his per way trolley and a train at Wannamal on the Midland Railway line. James lived at Highgate with his wife and he is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/ZB/0446). | Open PDF |
| 1917-11-12 | FOGARTY | Andrew | Plate-layer | Spencers Brook | Andrew Fogarty was 53 years of age when he died as the result of a fall from a railway wagon while unloading. He died at the scene from a broken neck. He left Ipsa, his wife of 20 years, and his son Laurence age 16. He lived at Leederville with his family and is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (RC/BC/0201). Ironically his father (1892) and his younger brother (1879) were also killed in separate railway accidents years earlier in South Australia. Information provided by Christine Chamberlain, his great neice by marriage. March 2016 | Open PDF |
| 1932-02-25 | FOGARTY | John Cornelius | Asst Stationmaster | Victoria Park | John Fogarty was 29 years of age when he was fatally injured by falling off a bicycle he riding in the course of his duties. At first examination by a doctor he did not appear to be seriously hurt, however, his condition later deteriorated and he was operated on at St. John of God Hospital but died the following day from a fractured skull. John was single and lived with his mother at Claremont, he is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ROMAN CATHOLIC/BC/0201). | Open PDF |
| 1958-06-04 | FORBES | Charles | Ganger | Brookton | Charles Forbes was 62 Years of age when he was fatally injured as the result of his Per Way trolley derailing. He lived in Brookton with his wife Amy and they had two married daughters. Charles is interred at Brookton Cemetery. (Anglican 153). Amy Forbes survived her husband by 29 years and is interred beside him at Brookton Cemetery. | Open PDF |
| 1905-06-14 | FRANCE | Sydney | Driver | West Perth | Sydney France was 33 years of age when he mysteriously disappeared from the cab of his locomotive at West Perth. The coroner concluded that Sydney had left the cab to apply handbrakes and that he had fallen and was run over. Sydney's death was deemed to be an accident. Sydney lived at East Fremantle with his wife and four children. He is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (WESLEYAN/CA/0271) | Open PDF |
| 1913-12-16 | FRANK | Thomas | Chainman | Wongan Hills | Thomas Frank died instantly when his per way trolley was struck by a train about 2 miles from wongan hills. Thomas was a middle aged man and it was believed that all of his relatives lived in the Eastern states. Thomas' burial arrangements, his age and family situation were not reported. | Open PDF |
| 1977-07-14 | FREDD | D. | Labourer | Hamersley Iron Railway | D Fredd and D. J. Wilkinson were struck by a train propelling on the East track while track maintenance machines were working on the West track of dual lines. DMP Ref. FS-MG-457-431 | Open PDF |
| 1944-03-21 | FURZER | Beaumont "Monty" Cornelius | Porter | Subiaco | Beaumont Furzer was a Porter at Subiaco Station. He was 66 Years of age when he was struck by a train and killed while cleaning points in the Subiaco Station yard. Beaumont was a Husband, Father and Grandfather. Beaumont lived at Subiaco with his wife Florence Annie. Florence survived Beaumont by only 18 months and is interred with him at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/LD/0386). | Open PDF |
| 1954-12-24 | GARDINER | Leslie Roy | Driver | Wundowie | Leslie Gardiner was 43 years of age when he was run over while dividing his train at Wundowie. He died instantly. His fireman was driving the train at the time of the accident. Leslie was single lived at the Railway Barracks in Midland and he is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/ZN/0584) | Open PDF |
| 1960-03-24 | GARRETT | Frederick | Guard | Manjimup | Frederick Garrett was 18 years of age when he was fatally injured while shunting at Manjimup. | Open PDF |
| 1899-10-07 | GARVEY | George | Car & Wagon Examiner | Fremantle | Born in Newcastle (Toodyay) in 1861, George Garvey was 38 years of age when he was fatally injured after falling from a wagon during shunting operations at Fremantle. The wagon he was on was struck by a heavier wagon dislodging him onto the track where he was runover. Both of George’s legs were severed. He was concious when taken to the hospital but died a short time later. George lived in Fremantle with his wife Sarah Ann and their four surviving children aged 6 to 14. He was interred at Fremantle Cemetery (ROMAN CATHOLIC/Mon C/0080). | Open PDF |
| 1953-12-21 | GEDDES | Alexander | Ganger | Tullis | Alexander Geddes, a Ganger, was 60 years of age when he was killed in a fall of earth while work was being carried out on abutments for the Hotham River Bridge at Tullis. Alexander was originally from the Eastern states and it was believed that he had no relatives in WA. Alexander lived at Tullis and was interred at Narrogin Cemetery. | Open PDF |
| 1904-08-01 | GEER | George | Driver | Poison Gully, UDRR | George Geer, Engine Driver was 42 years of age when he was fatally injured in what was to become known as the Poison Gully railway disaster. His fireman William Joseph Lyons was also killed in the derailment of G134 on the UDRR. George lived in Midland with his wife and he was interred at Midland Cemetery (ANGLICAN/A/0028). | Open PDF |
| 1954-01-19 | GENDALL | John | Goods Porter | Walkaway | John Gendall was 60 years of age when he died as the result of being crushed between two ballast hoppers while shunting at Walkaway. He was employed as a Goods Porter and acting as an assistant Guard at the time of the accident. | Open PDF |
| 1933-09-23 | GENNOE | Walter | Painters Assistant | Midland Workshops | Walter Gennoe was 34 years of age when he was injured in a paint shop accident at the Midland Workshops. The seriousness of Walter's injuries were not immediately apparent and he died later at his home. Walter was a returned serviceman and a member of the Midland sub-branch of the RSL. Walter lived in Midland with his wife and is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/XC/0488). | Open PDF |
| 1948-05-15 | GIDNEY | William St.Clair | Fireman | Fremantle | William Gidney was 31 years of age when he was fatally injured as a result of jumping from the cab of his locomotive to avoid a head on collision with a runaway locomotive. William died from his injuries some time later in Fremantle Hospital. He lived at Armadale with his wife Beryl and daughter Julia and is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/LB/0106) | Open PDF |
| 1923-11-11 | GIFFARD | Ernest DeLisle | Conductor | Perth | Ernest Giffard was 52 years of age when he was struck by a passing locomotive. Ernest was killed instantly. Ernest lived in Perth with his wife, Frances. Frances survived Ernest by 12 years and was interred with him in 1935 at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/BA/0011) | Open PDF |
| 1935-02-06 | GORDON | William George | Shunter | Midland Junction | Willam Gordon was 29 years of age when he suffered horrendous injuries while engaged in shunting duties at Midland Junction, he died at the scene. William lived at West Midland with his wife Elsie May and he was interred at Fremantle Cemetery (ANGLICAN/Mon 5/0347). | Open PDF |
| 1943-10-09 | GREEN | Arthur Henry | Moulders Assistant | Midland Workshops | Arthur Green was 64 years of age when he died as the result of a foundry accident on 5 October at the Midland Workshops. A mould exploded when being filled with molten metal, Arthur was fatally injured and died in hospital on 9 October. Arthur lived at Beechboro with hs wife jean and is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/WG/0116). | Open PDF |
| 1931-03-22 | GREENFIELD | Archibald "Archie" | Labourer | West Midland | Archibald Greenfield was 42 years of age when he was fatally injured in a Ways and Works accident at Midland Junction. Archibald lived at Midland with his wife, Alice, and two children, Bertie and Edna. Archibald is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/NA/0168). | Open PDF |
| 1891-03-06 | GREGORY | Courtney | Guard | Rockingham-Jarrahdale Rly | Courtney Greggory, a guard on the Jarrahdale-Rockingham Railway line, was 23 years of age when he died as the result of an accident while shunting trucks loaded with timber at a new mill. He fell off the timber on to the rails and was crushed. He died at the scene. An inquest was held at Jarrahdale. Courtney was not married. | Open PDF |
| 1942-05-06 | GUILFOYLE | Cecil Aloysius | Shunter | Cresco Siding Bassendean | Cecil Guilfoyle was 48 years of age when he was fatally injured while shunting at the Cresco siding in Bayswater. Cecil died at a private hospital early the following morning. Cecil lived at Wembley with his wife Edith, they had 5 adult children and 2 grandchildren. Cecil is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ROMAN CATHOLIC/JC/0421). Edith survived him by 10 years and is interred with him at Karrakatta Cemetery. | Open PDF |
| 1891-07-31 | GUILFOYLE | Denis | Guard | York | Denis Guilfoyle was 29 years of age when he died as the result of an accident at York. It was believed that he was knocked from the top of the train by low guttering and was fatally injured when the coaches ran over him. It is not stated whether he was married or single or where he lived. His was conveyed by special train to Perth for burial, and was probably interred at East Perth Cemetery. Denis was well liked and there was a very large turn out at his funeral, including senior officials of the Railway department. | Open PDF |
| 1957-03-25 | GUNTON | William "Bill" Henry | Fitter's Assistant | Midland Workshops | William "Bill" Gunton was 46 years of age when he collapsed and died during his lunch break while on duty as a Fitter's Assistant at the Midland Workshop. Bill had been in poor health for some time prior to his death. By all accounts he was a man of quite disposition and was well liked by all who worked with him. Bill was married and lived at Stoneville with his wife Jane and he is interred at Karrakatta Cemetery (ANGLICAN/WG/0775). | Open PDF |
| 1915-09-02 | HADLOW | Frederick Louis Bolton | Shunter | North Fremantle | Frederick Hadlow was 36 years of age when he died as the result of a shunting accident at North Fremantle. Frederick's foot was caught in a safety chain on a wagon and he was dragged to his death. Frederick lived in Fremantle with his wife Agnes and their seven children. Frederick is interred at Fremantle Cemetery (ANGLICAN/MON AA/0869). | Open PDF |
Death or serious injury, in the days before compulsory workers’ compensation insurance, could, and often did, result in the victim’s family being left destitute. The families often had to rely, at least in the short term, on the charity of their community and the generosity of the injured or deceased worker’s colleagues.
Many men, stationed at outlying depots, were faced with such rudimentary medical facilities that an injury which may have been survivable in a large town or city could and often did prove fatal.
Contemporary newspaper reports and edited transcripts of coronial inquiries have been included where they are available. Some photographs of these railwaymen have been made available by descendants and other family members. Other information welcome and can be sent to archivist@railheritagewa.org.au
Caution: Contemporary newspaper reports, particularly those prior to 1920, sometimes contain explicit descriptions of the injuries sustained by the deceased person. Some readers may find these descriptions offensive and in bad taste by today’s standards. However, they reflect the norms of the times and are reproduced as found.