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1871 England Census states:
Residence: 12 Furness Street, Manchester, England
Isaac Price, Head of Family, Married, Male Age 33, Occupation: Stone Mason, Born Gloucestershire, Bristol
Sarah Price, Wife, Married, Female Age 33, Born Gloucestershire, Bristol
Joseph Price, Son, Male Age 10, Scholar, Born Gloucestershire, Bristol
James Price, Son, Male Age 6, Born Ireland, Cork
Henry Price, Son, Male Age 3, Born Ireland, Tralee
Mary A Price, Daughter, Female Age 1, Born Ireland, Dublin
Public Record Office Ref No: R.G.10/3987
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 16 November 1877, page 10
GOVERNMENT NOTICES.
IMMIGRANTS PER LA HOGUE - NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned persons, for whom passages have been provided under the Immigration Regulations of 1870, have arrived in the ship La Hogue.
They will be prepared to join their friends; the single females from the Depot, Hyde Park, and the married people and single men front on board the vessel, TOMORROW (Saturday) MORNING.
FAMILIES.
Price, Isaac
Sarah (wife)
Henry
Mary A.
Sarah
Frederick
SINGLE MEN.
Price, James
Joseph
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 17 Dec 1906
"TRAGIC AFFAIR AT CALLAN PARK
An attendant accidentally shot.
An unfortunate accident occurred on Saturday night at the Callan Park Hospital for the insane, resulting in the death of James Price, an attendant at the institution.
About 10 o'clock Price, together with the medical superintendent, Dr Davidson, went to a room where the patients' boxes were stored, because it had been reported that one of the patients had a revolver amongst his possessions. The patient's box was opened and in it was found a box containing a revolver and another containing cartridges. The attendant handed the weapon to Dr Davidson. While the latter was examining it the revolver went off accidentally, and the bullet struck Price in the right breast. With a cry of 'Oh, Doctor," the injured man fell back. He was at once removed to a bed, and he received every attention, but he died about an hour and a half later."
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DARLING DOWNS GAZETTE, TOOWOOMBA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1906
REVOLVER ACCIDENT.
ASYLUM ATTENDANT KILLED.
SYDNEY, December 17, James Price, an attendant at the Callan Park asylum, was accidentally shot on Saturday night. The medical superintendent was informed that one of the patients was in possession of a revolver, and he arranged tha a search should be made of the patient's box, which is stored with other boxes in a room. The search was carried out by Price, in the presence of the medical superintendent, and resulted in the discovery of a box of cartridges and a revolver Price handed the firearm to the doctor, and while the latter was examining the weapon it went off, the bullet entering the right breast of the unfortunate man, who died about 1 1/2 hours later. Price was 40 years of age, and had been employed in the institution for a number of years. He leaves a widow and five children.
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Balmain Observer Newspaper, 22 December 1906
ACCIDENT AT CALLAN PARK
One of the saddest accidents it has been our lot to record, took place at Callan Park Hospital on Saturday night last, by which Mr James Price, a plumber, lost his life. About ten p.m. Mr Price was summoned from his home by the medical superintendent for the purpose of removing a lock from a box so that a revolver, secreted therein, might be obtained, after which, by an inadvertency on the part of Dr. Davidson, the revolver was discharged, Price receiving a fatal wound, and despite all that the best medical skill could do, he expired soon after. His sudden demise cast a gloom over the Institution. The deceased, although only forty-two years of age, had been attached to the hospital staff for nearly twenty years, during which time he rendered loyal and valuable services to the Institution, all other considerations being subordinate to that of duty and like other brave man crowned a noble career by laying down his life at his post. Yet, his faithful services were not confined to things temporal, as he took a deep and lively interest in matters spiritual, having been a Churchwarden and a zealous worker in St Thomas' Mission Church, Lilyfield, and like that of the hospital, his services were invaluable, and his loss almost irreparable. Mr. Pirce was a man of exemplary character. His genial disposition and unostentatious manner endeared him to all with whom he came in contact.
His remains were interred in the Waverley Cemetery on Monday afternoon. The funeral cortage left his late residence, the Callan Park Lodge, Balmain Road, thence to St. Thomas' Church of England, where a service was held. The funeral was a large and representative one and was a striking manifestation of the esteem in which deceased was held, both inside and outside the Institution, it being attended by Dr. Sinclair, Inspector-General of the Insane, Drs. Mansfield and Ross, Mr. Edwards, assistant superintendent, and a large number of the Staff who, as a last tribute of respect, marched in their hospital uniforms. The closing scene was perhaps the most pathetic, when the Rev. D. Chreighton delivered an impressive address, there hardly being a dry eye at the grave. The floral tributes were very numerous and beautiful. Deep and widespread sympathy, is expressed for the deceased's widow and family. The Inspector, the Medical Superintendent and the Rev. D. Chreighton have done all in their power to ameliorate the suffering caused by the deplorable accident.
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Balmain Observer Newspaper, 22 December 1906
THE INQUEST
The City Coroner held an inquest on Tuesday, when the evidence of Dr. Andrew Davidson disclosed the facts as follows:-
Dr. Davidson, after stating that a patient named Smaull and three others had certain privileges, said he (witness) had had about twelve years experience altogether in the hospitals for insane. Information was conveyed to him on Saturday night that a patient had a weapon and witness sent for Price, who came at ten p.m. His reason for delaying in sending for Price so long was that the rumour was only a telephone message and Smaull was engaged in the office until that time, and witness did not want to disturb him by examining his box in his presence. There were two boxes double locked, belonging to Smaull, and the larger one was examined first. The locks could not be opened and the hinge was forced. The cartridge box was first discovered, and then Price suddenly said - Here it is meaning the revolver. He was standing on witness' left and while deceased was holding the box witness took the revolver from it, the muzzle pointing towards Price. Witness illustrated how he held the weapon - his finger was on the right hand side of the trigger-guard and outside. He did not notice whether the hammer was cocked or not. It never occurred to him that it was loaded. As soon as the explosion took place, he noticed Price walking backwards and with his hand to his breast. Witness caught him before he fell. Price only spoke once and he exclaimed "Oh, Doctor!". The wound was on the right breast. Everything possible was done to save the unfortunate mans life.
In recording a verdict of accidental death, the Coroner said that the authorities in Callan Park and other similar institutions should see the necessity of having strict examinations made of patients, whatever their condition might be. He wished to personally express his sympathy with the family of Price and with Dr. Davidson.
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