Shocking Accident at the Hawkesbury Bridge

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DetailsThis was a false hoax report on the death of John Ryland. The report stated he fell off the bridge and was eaten by sharks.
Mr. Ryland was later found to be alive and well, having returned to the United States on completion of the bridge.
Malicious newspaper reports and advertisements were found to have been placed by disgrunted workers.Date14th December 1888PublisherArgusKeywordsConstructionBridges

CollectionFirst Hawkesbury River Railway BridgeLocationBrooklyn

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SourceNational Library of Australia; The Argus (Melbourne Vic) 14 December 1888 Page 7

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Shocking Accident at the Hawkesbury Bridge