Dr William James Large (1806-1881) surgeon, country practices 1842-1869. Part 1

A few news story’s concerning Dr large in the years between, 1842-1869.

Australasian Chronicle Sydney, NSW

12 Nov 1842

Port Phillip.

ANOTHER MURDER.-An inquest was held at Pentridge, on Saturday evening, before Dr. Wilmot, coroner, on view of the body of a man unknown, which had been discovered into Merri Creek on the previous Thursday, by John Whiteman, but could not be got out in consequence of the great depth of the water till Saturday morning. 

Evidence was merely taken of the finding of the body, and Dr. Large, who was present when the body was taken out of the water, deposed, that in his opinion the wound in the abdomen had occasioned death, and that it was the body of a white man. 

The jury, therefore, returned the following verdict, viz: "That the said man unknown was wilfully and feloniously stabbed by some person or persons un-known in the belly, in consequence of which a mortal wound was inflicted, about two inches in length below the navel. It is also the opinion of the jury that the said body was after being stabbed thrown into the Merri Creek. P. P Herald.

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser NSW

29 September 1855

Gundagai.-A police trooper named Ginnity, brother to the sergeant at Adelong Creek, was riding a few days back, from Bungor's Inn to Gundagai, and being mounted on a spirited horse, he was thrown, after he had proceeded about two miles on his journey, it appears that the horse bucked and threw him against a tree, whose branches were over-hanging.

He was found in an insensible state, and conveyed to an adjacent public-house; messengers being at once despatched for medical aid. There were happily two surgeons in attendance early on the ensuing morning-Dr. Lynch and Dr. Large of the Tumut.

The country presents a most beautiful appearance. The banks of the Murrumbidgee are richly verdant and there is abundant feed for cattle now. Spring seems to have fairly set.

The cold weather and snow-storms for a week or two since have left us, and it is now like the middle of summer.-Goulburn "Chronicle, Sept. 22.”

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW 

5 June 1865

Sub-Inspector O'Neill. — We regret to announce that this gentleman, who arrived in Tumut on Friday, is, at the time of writing this, lying very ill at the Woolpack Inn. Dr. Large is assiduous in his attention to him, and we trust will soon restore him to his accustomed health and activity.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW

2 Nov 1865

Serious Accident. —

A very serious accident occurred at Blowering on Monday fast. It appears that Mr. Harris, who is at present staying with Mr. E. G. Brown, was endeavouring to catch a young colt in the stockyard, when the animal made a jump and in so doing knocked Mr. Harris down, and in falling he received a kick on the right side of the face.

At first it was thought that the young man was killed, but after a while he rallied, when a messenger was despatched to Tumut for Dr. Large, who lost no time in repairing thither.

When he arrived Mr. Harris face had so swollen that it was impossible to ascertain if the jaw were broken; but Mr. Harris thinks it is not. The usual treatment was adopted, and on Tuesday we heard that the injuries sustained were not so dangerous as at first suspected.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW

23 Nov 1865

Accident. — The Australian youth is remarkable for his horsemanship, but we often hear and read of accidents arising from their daring and foolhardiness.

On Tuesday last Mr. Abraham Anderson met with an accident. He was forcing his horse over a log, which the animal had refused to jump, when it swerved and brought its rider's leg in contact with a tree, and with such force as to fracture it, and break the small bone of the ankle. Dr. Large was sent for, and rendered what aid was in his power.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW

12 Feb 1866

Accidents.— Three accidents, fortunately one very serious, occurred in the town on Friday last. First, a youth was bucked off a horse near the Commercial hotel, and sustained a slight concussion of the brain. Dr. Large was called to his assistance, and we hear he is progressing very favourably.

Second, Mr. Michael Quilty was accidentally stabbed in the tbi--h with a pitchfork whilst engaged with others in stacking some straw. The wound bled freely, but it was soon stanched, and under the surgical aid of Dr. Large he is doing well.

Third, Mr. Thomas Madigan the mail contractor, whilst proceeding home from the horse sale which he had been attending, was thrown from his horse by the animal stumbling in one of the abominable ruts which adorn our main thoroughfares. The application of the usual restoratives to enabled him to regain his domicile.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW

19 April 1866

Fatal Accident.— ln our last issue, we recorded the fact that Henry McPherson had been severely injured by a fall from the scaffolding at the Gundagai Bridge.

It appears that he sustained little injury internally as was at first suspected, but one arm became broken and the other dislocated.
Finding that he had not been so cautious as directed, it became necessary to amputate the broken limb, but before doing so Dr. Lyons telegraphed to Tumut for Dr. Large, who went down on Sunday, and then discovered that mortification had set in to a great extent.

The arm was not then removed, as it was clear that nothing could be done to prove effective, and this sturdy young man fell a victim to his over-confidence on Monday morning. Deceased leaves a widow and one or two children, and was related to Mr Hammond the contractor.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW 

26 July 1866

Accident. — On Tuesday night last Dr. Large was summoned to attend a lad named Charles Foord, second son of Mr. Francis Foord, of Tumut, who had met with an accident and sustained a broken collar-bone.

The unfortunate youth was returning home from attending Divine service at the Court-house, in company with another named Hargraves, and when near the bottom of the lane opposite Kelly's inn Hargraves slipped and fell, and the road being wet and 'greasy' Foord lost his footing and fell over his companion.

On reaching home and complaining of his shoulder, Dr. Large was sent for, who pronounced the collar-bone to be broken. The injured part having been carefully set, the Dr. left his patient in comparative ease and with every prospect of a speedy recovery.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW

6 Aug 1866        

Dray Accident. — Through Dr. Large, who returned on Thursday from Gundagai, we learn that at Cookamaroo a horse team laden for Tumut had capsized, and the loading was then lying about in all directions. The Dr. remained and assisted the carrier to collect the articles and re-load for upwards of two hours, for which disinterested act of kindness the poor fellow was very grateful.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW 

19 Aug 1867

Mr. Bartholomew. — Some time since was announced that Mr. Bartholomew of Burra had 'received an injury from a fall off  a horse fortnight ago, Dr. Large was sent for, who found him too far gone to hold out any hope of his recovery, and about the middle of last week he died.

Mr. Bartholomew was about 64 years of age, and deservedly respected by all who knew him

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW

7 Dec 1867

Accidents. — Two very serious accident shave occurred within the past two days. The first was on Thursday night when Mr Bocking, who had just completed the repairs to the Junction Bridge, was returning home in company with M Cullen, his brother-in-law. As they were riding quietly along the Gadara forest, Booking's horse stumbled and fell, turning completely over and falling on its rider. 

Cullen finding Bocking insensible, left him to seek assistance from Mr R. K. Broughton's, the nearest house, but whether the inmates were afraid that the applicant was a bushranger or that he was not the person he represented himself to be we know not, but we understand that a voice from within declined to open the door, and referred Callen to a public-house.

Having no alternative Cullen rode off to McGruer's inn and there procured assistance, and had Booking removed thither. Finding that he still remained Unconscious Dr Large was sent for and up to a late hour yesterday we had not heard of any signs of material improvement.

The other accident occurred yesterday morning to constable Johnston, It appears that he had just mounted a horse to ride to the paddock for the police horses when the animal violently plunged somewhere between Mrs Madigan's and the Beehive store, and finally bucked its rider off, he falling on his head.

Several persons who witnessed the accident ran to his assistance but they found him insensible and blood gushing from his ears. 

He was removed to the barracks and Dr Large was sent for, but he happened to be away attending on Booking at the time, so a messenger was despatched for Dr Lynch, under whose hands Johnson is now lying, but we regret to say in a very hopeless condition.

The Tumut and Adelong Times NSW

11 Dec 1867

Fatal Accident. — It is with feelings of sorrow that we have to record the fatal result of the accident sustained by Mr. Bocking on Thursday night last. From the time his horse fell with him to the moment of his death— about 3 o'clock of Sunday morning — he remained unconscious. 

Dr. Large was called to attend him on Friday morning, and was unremitting in his attention to the last, but his patient had suffered from concussion of the brain and from which he never rallied; A Coroner's inquest was held on Sunday afternoon, while a verdict was returned according to the facts already stated by us, died from concussion of the brain caused by the falling of his horse.

Mr. Bocking was in the prime of life, being but 33 years of age, and had been married only three years. He leaves a widow and two children to mourn his untimely end.

Deceased was a farmer in the firm of Hammond and Socking, contractors, and during his sojourn to Tumut when constructing the Tumut bridge, gained for himself the respect of the towns folks; His remains were conveyed to Gundagai, where he resided early on Monday morning, and were met on the road by large numbers of the inhabitants who had gone out to pay their last tribute of respect.

As the mournful cortege passed through Gundagai every house of business was closed. The impressive service of the Church of England was read at the grave by the Rev. H. S. Seaborn, and many a silent ear was dropped in sympathy for his widow.

LINK TO Dr Large Obituary:
http://leathemhistory.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/obituarys-of-dr-william-large.html

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