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1874

1st March 1874. Harry attacked by a saltwater crocodile Herbert River Qld. FATAL.

Harry was standing in 2-3 feet of water.

 SOURCE: CrocBite 100-5034

6th March 1874. Porter was attacked by a saltwater crocodile Euri Creek near Bowen, Qld. FATAL.

A 15 year old boy was washing rope at the water’s edge.

SOURCE: CrocBite100-5035

1876

15th September 1876.  A man named Boby White attacked near Maryborough Qld FATAL.

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SOURCE: CrocBite 100-7079

1877

15th June 1877. Mr. Matthews was attacked by saltwater crocodile Barron River Smithfield Cairns Qld. FATAL.

Bathing.

SOURCE: 100-7060

1878

15th June 1878. Porter killed by a saltwater crocodile Burdekin River Qld. FATAL.

Man crossing river

SOURCE: 100-7078

15th June 1878. John Fitzgerald saltwater crocodile creek around the Mulgrave River Qld. Non-fatal

Man sleeping alongside other workers.

SOURCE: CrocBite 100-7059

20th July 1878. An aboriginal man attacked by saltwater crocodile near lighthouse Townsville. Qld. Non-fatal

Fishing alongside three other men.

SOURCE: CrocBite 100-7056