On the 9 June 1925 the mail train to Rockhampton derailed on a bridge across Traveston Creek. Nine people were killed and 50 were injured.
You can read more on the State Library blog: http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/…/09/frightful-railway-accident/
This content is a part of G150: Celebrating 150 years of Gympie.
