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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1892

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Labor Riots in Berlin. Shops Wrecked. Troops Under Arms. London, February 26

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1892 · page 2

Thousands of Socialists and unemployed have renewed the disorders in the streets of Berlin, and rioting has taken place in several parts of the city. The…

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[COPYRIGHT.] Fernbrook's Double. Romance of Maoriland. Prologue. the Burning Schooner

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 5 March 1892 · page 1

On the evening of the 10th December 18.— the "Durham Castle" merchantman, 2000 tons register, lay like a huge in upon the waters. In the breathless…

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A Foundered Vessel

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 8 March 1892 · page 3

An iron coaster, the Enter prise, has founders off the South Australian coast…

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A Steamer in Difficulties. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1892 · page 3

A steamer, name unknown, is disabled off Jervis Bay. The s.s. "Le Suapo " has gone to her assistance…

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Wrecked on the Goodwins

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 9 March 1892 · page 3

ERAMUS DARWIN , grandfather of the famous Charles Darwin, the naturalist, inscribed upon his seal the significant words, Omnia ex conohis —all things arise from…

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Steamer Ashore

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 March 1892 · page 3

The steamer Elginshire is ashore near Timaru, through a fog…

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A Destructive Fire. Stores Wrecked. Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 11 March 1892 · page 3

A fire broke out early this morning at the stores of Messrs. Harris Bros., Jerilderie. The fire was confined to two stores where it originated. The grocery,…

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Wreck of a Steamer

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 March 1892 · page 2

The British steamer " County Lalop" has been wrecked off the Cornish coast. All aboard were rescued by the rooket apparatus…

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Wrecked on the Goodwins

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 14 March 1892 · page 4

ERASMUS DARWIN, grandfather of the famous Charles Darwin, the naturalist, inscribed upon his seal the significant words, Omnia ox conchis—all things arise from…

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Steamer Abandoned

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 15 March 1892 · page 3

The steamer Elginshire, which was wrecked near Timparu (N.Z.), has been abandoned…

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Wrecked on the Goodwins

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 16 March 1892 · page 4

ERASMUS DARWIN, grandfather of the famous Charles Darwin, the naturalist, inscribed upon his seal the significant words, Omnia oz conchis-all things arise from…

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A Schooner Foundered

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 March 1892 · page 2

The schooner Queen is believed to have foundered with all hands on the Northern Coast…

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Wrecked on the Goodwins

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 March 1892 · page 3

Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of the famous Charles Darwin, the naturalist, inscribed upon his seal the significant words, Omnia ex conchis—all things arise from…

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Schoomer Ashore

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 5 April 1892 · page 2

The schooner Mary Laurie in ashore 16 miles from South Clarence Heads…

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A Shipwreck. London, March 4

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 April 1892 · page 2

A Russian steamer has been lost in a storm in the Caspian Sea. two hundred passengers were drowned…

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A Freetrade Legacy. Famishing Forms and Ravenous Wrecks. Sydney's Destitute and Despair. Those Parkesian Policy PEDLAIiS. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1892 · page 2

The unemployed received meals from the Citizen's Committee on Saturday, when 700 sat down. Yesterday a similar number attended, and 600 slept…

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Foundering of a Ketch

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 3

The ketch Champion foundered near Bird Island on the voyage from Cape Hawke to Sydney. The crew escaped in boats and were picked up by a passing steamer…

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Serious Illness of the Premier. a Wreck of His Former Self. "I Feel I Can't Go On." Sydney, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1892 · page 3

Mr. Dibbs, the Premier, suffered severely by his recent illness. At present he is a comparative wreck of his former self, and terribly weak and thin…

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Wreck of a French Sloop

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 26 April 1892 · page 3

A French sloop of war foundered in the river Claire, Annum, and 30 soldiers were drowned…

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Wrecks in the Pacific. Terrible Privations

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 26 April 1892 · page 3

News from Tahiti reports the wreck of the German ship Clara in the South Pacific. The crew took to the boats, one of which, was picked up containing 11 sailors who had…

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