Clifford Otto STABERNACK [13336]

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1901 SA Birth STABERNACK Clifford Otto, Julius Otto STABERNACK Alice Maud Mary MCLEAN Nairne 674/301
1919 SA Death 432/110 STABERNACK Clifford Otto undefined Hindmarsh

Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924) Mon 22 Sep 1919
KILLED- BY TRAIN
YOUNG MAN'S FALL.
A sad accident resulting in the death of Clifford Stabernack, a youth of 18 years, whose parents reside at Tweedvale, occurred about 2.30 p.m. at the Croydon station on Saturday afternoon. The deceased, who resided with Mr D. Manning, of Preston terrace Croydon, airived at the station just an a train leaving for the city, and in attempting to board the train he fell between tlie platform and carriage. When he was extricated it was found that the body vvas badly crushed, and Dr. Margarey who was on the train, stated that the lad was dead. The body was taken to the morgue, and the coroner informed.

The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929) View title info Mon 22 Sep 1919
YOUNG MAN KILLED.
The City Watchhouse reported on Saturday that Clifford Otto Stabernack (18), of Euston terrace, Croydon, in an attempt to board the 2.30 p.m. train from Port Adelaide to the metropolis, when It was enterIng the Croydon Station, missed his footing, fell between the train and the platform, and was cruhed to death. The body was taken to the City Morgue. The parents of deceased reside at Tweedvale. The unfortunate lad was well liked among an exceedingly large circle of friencte.

The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929) Wed 24 Sep 1919
CASUALTIES.
RAILWAY FATALITY AT CROYDON.
AN OVERCROWDED TRAIN. At the Adelaide Police Court on Tuesday afternoon Mr. H. D. Gell, S.M. conducted an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Clifford Otto Stabernack 18), who was killed at the Croydon Railway Station on Saturday afternoon by falling between a moving train and the platform. Mr. G. T. Powlesland appeared on behalf of the Railway Department, and Mr. H. J. George represented the Locomotive Enginemen, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association.
Daniel M. Manning said the deceased was his nephew. They were going to the football on Saturday.
Leslie Walter May, of Evington, near Rosewater, said he saw the deceased attempt to board the next to last carriage, and he next noticed him turning round on the platform. The train was over crowded, and the passengers did not seem to make room on the gangways and entrances. Deceased fell between the last two carriages. The train was stopped, and Dr. Magarey, who was on the train, pronounced life extinct.
Roy C. Howie, railway porter, said he saw the deceased try to seize tlie handrail. He appeared to secure a good hold, but owing to the carriage being overcrowded he had no place on which to put his feet, and fell. One foot was run over. The train was about two minutes late owing to the heavy passenger traffic.
Mr. Gell - Did any of the S.A.R. officers tell the people to get off the gangways? - I told the passengers to go into the centre of the carriage, but they would not do so.
Mr. Powlesland - Was everything clear when the signal to proceed was given? - Yes.
Charles K. Ashhurst, railway porter, said before the train reached Croydon the platform was crowded, and many were unable to board the train at that station. When he gave the signal to go on he saw nobody trying to get on board. He later noticed the deceased being dragged between the carriage and the platform.
Mr. Gell found that the deceased came to his death at the Croydon Station on Saturday afternoon by accidentally falling between a carriage ard the platform. No blame was attachable to any one.

The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA : 1880 - 1954) Fri 26 Sep 1919 Prev issue Next issue Browse issues
Tweedvale:
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The young man, Mr. Clifford Otto Stabernack, who met with his death as the result of a train accident at the Croydon (Adelaide) railway station on Saturday, was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Stabernack, of Tweed vale. - Like his parents and only sister, the unfortunate young man bore the reputation of a sterling character, and the early termination of such a promising and useful career is deeply lamented by all the local towns people, who extend to his parents and sister their heartfelt sympathy.

Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA : 1910 - 1924) Mon 6 Oct 1919
For the Children by Remus:
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Mr. J. O. Stabernack, of Tweedvale, was sent me a very kindly acknowledgment of the remarks made in last week's Page in reference to the tragic death of his son and our dear comrade Clifford Stabernack. I thank Mr. Stabernack sincerely for his very helpful note. - It is not often that one's attempt to comfort another in affliction meets lwith any response, and the warmth and sincerity of Mr. Stabernack's message both grateful and encouraging. I can only again, assure Mr. Stabernack of the entire sympathy of every correspondent of this Page. We are all one, and the bond that unites us is the bond of love, which is the bond of all good.
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The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929) View title info Mon 20 Sep 1920
In Memoriam:
STABERNACK. -A tribute of loving remembrance to our late friend, Clifford Otto, accidentally killed at Croydon, on the 20th September, 1919. -Inserted by his pals, Arthur, Bill, Len, Reg, Sidney, and Fred.

Lobethal General Cemetery: STABERNACK Clifford Otto 18y 1919; Accidentally killed Croydon Railway Station