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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1898

203 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 11

Shipping Disasters. the Wreck Roll. Vessels Lost and Overdue

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1898 · page 2

Following is a list, to date, of vessels which come under the above heading, through the late disastrous storm :— Hereward, iron ship, 1693 tons, stranded…

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The [?] the Wreck of a Throne. Chapter V. Pitealls for the Unwary—by Pompey's Pillar—a Surprise

National Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1898 · page 4

Kenneth smiled and hazarded a query at to the identity of the young girl engaged in sketching Monte Cristo's rocky prison—the house of the still…

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The Hereward Wreck

National Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1898 · page 3

Our Sydney correspondent states that tenders are being called for floating the ship Hereward, which now lies on the sands of Maroubra Bay. Strong opinion…

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The Steamer Lafayette. Residents Leaving [?]Uba. the Commander Honored. London

National Advocate · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 3

The French steamer Lafayette has left Cuba, taking 1200 of the residents. These were denounced as " cowa[?]ds" by some of the remaining population…

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The Stur[?] the Wreck of a Throne. Pitfalls for the Unwary—by Pomeey's Pillar— a Suprise

National Advocate · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 4

Gryfiyth was how reassured as to his safety, and no one bad as yet cropt upon bis intimacy. His documents were safe in the captain's strong box and the adroit…

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Wrecks on the Coast. Great Loss of Life

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 6

The anxiety that was felt on Friday for the safety of the Newcastle and Hunter River Company's steamer Maitland proved too well founded. After having traversed between 20 and 30 knots…

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Gales & Wrecks on N.S.W Coast. (By Telegraph),Sydney Monday

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 13 May 1898 · page 9

Heavy gales in Sydney. The steamers Maitland and Mersksworth have been wrecked near Newcastle. Thirty lives were lost…

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Capture of a Steamer. London

National Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 3

The U.S. warship Kale has captured the Spanish steamer Rita…

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Wreck of the Maitland. NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Monday 16 May 1898 · page 3

Another body was washed ashore today, about three miles south of the wreck of the Maitland. Its identity could not be ascertained yet, as the…

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The Storyteller. the Wreck of a Throne. Chapter V. Pitfalls for the UNWARY—By Pompey's Pillar—a Surprise

National Advocate · Monday 16 May 1898 · page 4

"To-day," the Duchess sternly said, Gordon Pasha opens the way for English trade to the Equator, following Sir Samuel Baker's ivory-hunting tracks…

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The St[?]. the Wreck of a Throne. Chapter V. Pitfalls for the Unwary—by Pompey's Piller—a Surprise

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1898 · page 4

In all this week of good-humored artful self defence, Kenneth had learned to admire the aplomb of Mademoiselle Lafarge ! Her clear brown eyes, the pale…

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Steamer Collision. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 3

A report from Wilson's Promonotory states that the steamer Cloncurry, bound for Newcastle, was signalled this morning. She had been in a collison, bat…

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The Steamer Saxonia. a Total Wreck. Sydney, Tuesday midnight

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 3

The steamer Saxonia, which left Wollongong this afternoon, was wrecked at 7 p.m. on Bellambi Beef. The night was clear, and it is not known bow the…

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The S[?]en. the Wreck of Throne. Chapter V. Pitfalls for the Unwary—by Pompey's Pillar—a Surprise

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 4

Kathleen Lawrie'a face was tenderly appealing to him, as be kissed her picture. "I'll break this witch's spell," he muttered, "when once at Cairo! Charley…

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The [?] the Wreck of a Throne. Book Ii—the Hand-writing on the Wall. Chapter Vi

National Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 4

C[?]RIF PASHA TAKES A AND IN THE GAME—HIS HIGHNESS THE KHEDIVE— STYLISE NEIGHBORS.—LISOHEN THE FLOWER GIRL.—AT THE VIENNESE…

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Destitution through the Wrecks. Government Aid Sought. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 3

A deputation consisting of Messrs. Hughes, Dick and Black, M's.P., S. Smith, Secretary of the Seaman's Union and Captain M'Kenzie waited on the…

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Wreck of the Saxonia. Further Particulars. Wollongong

National Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1898 · page 3

The tug Carbine went out early this morning to the wrecked steamer Saxonia, lying on Bellambi Reef.[?] The vessel was found to be full of water and will…

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The Storyteller. the Wreck of a Throne. Book Ii—the Hand-writing on the Wall. Chapter Vi. Cherif Pasha Takes a Hand in the Came—his Highness the Khedive— Stylish Neighbors.—lischen the Flower Girl.—at the Viennese Ladies' Concert

National Advocate · Friday 20 May 1898 · page 4

"Sharper than I thought !" mused Cherubini, sketching disdainfully the low mongrel life of the once splendid old Iskanderieh…

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The Storyteller. the Wreck of a Throne. Book Ii—the Hand-writing on the Wall. Chapter Vi

National Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 4

C[?]RIF PASHA TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME— HIS HIGHNESS THE KHEDIVE—STYLISH NEIGHBORS.—LISCHEN THE FLOWER GIRL.—AT THE VIENNESE…

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The Wrecked Steamers. SYDNEY, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 21 May 1898 · page 3

The inquest on the victims of the wreck of the steamer Maitland was concluded today. The jury exonerated the captain, officers and company from all…

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