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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1902

273 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 14

The Ventnor Wreck. Auckland

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 3

A boat belonging to the steamer Ventnor, which foundered off Hokianga Heads, and a quantity of wreckage and cases from the vessel have…

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The Elingamite Wreck. Steamers. in Search of Boats. Auckland

Leader · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 2

The steamer Zealan[?] which [?] Auckland yesterday for Sydney passed too far out at [?] this morning to notice the signals made from the…

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Wreck of the Elingamite. Further News. Captain Washed. Overboard. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 3

The Elingamite experienced moderato weather of after leaving Sydney till noon on Friday, when it came on thick and foggy, continuing, bo throughout Saturday and…

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Double Collision. Steamer Twice Run Down. Brisbane

National Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1902 · page 2

Two collisions are reported to have occurred in Morton Bay last night, the steamer Lady Musgrave being struck twice. Last night the steamer left…

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An Overdue Steamer. AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 3

The steamer Torganton, bound from Newcastle to Gisborne with coal, is considered overdue, and it is feared she has broken down. It is suggested…

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Shipwreck Relief Society Assists. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 3

To-day the secretary of the Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society sent the following cable to Auckland. "The Shipwreck Society of N.S.W…

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Wreck of the Elingamite. Stories by Survivors. Some Awful Sights

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 3

The occupants of Captain Reid's boat, which went to search for provisions near tho wreck, tell a tale of an awful sight seen near tho wreck. Although there was a great deal…

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A Steamer Sunk. London

Leader · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 2

The North Gorman Lloyd’s steamer Kelantan collided near Bangkok, the capital of Siam, and sank…

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The Steamer Balmain. Report of the Royal Commission. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 3

The report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the condition of the hull and machinery of the steamer Balmain was tabled in the…

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The Elingamite Wreck. H.M.S. Penguin to the Rescue. Eight Men Saved. Eight Dead on a Raft. Auckland

Leader · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 2

News has just been received that a raft from the Elingamite wreck has been picked up by H.M.S. Penguin. The eight survivors on the raft are…

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The Wrecked Elingamite. Terrible Privations. Four Days on Two Apples. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 3

Tho survivors of the Elingamite, rescued from the raft, endured horribic sufferings and privations. They existed four days and four nights on…

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The Elingamile Wreck. the Eight on the Account by One of Them. Auckland, Friday night

Leader · Monday 17 November 1902 · page 2

Mr. Henry Weatherill, inspector of machinery, stated that the captain did all that a manposibly could do, He believed that if the order which the…

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The Steamer Zealandia. Arrival in Sydney. the Rescue of 92 Men. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1902 · page 2

The Zealandia arrived here from Auckland this afternoon. A considerable crowd of anxious spectators were on the wharf awaiting her arrival…

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The Wreck of the Elingamite. a Startling Statement. Auckland (N. Z )

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1902 · page 2

The remains of an unknown man who died on the raft have been indentified as those of Lancelet Flower a young Aucklander. who was returning…

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The Elingamite Wreck. Sydney, Monday night

Leader · Tuesday 18 November 1902 · page 2

The steamer Zealandia arrived from Auckland this afternoon, bearing four members of the crew of the Elingamite, viz.: A. J Dichfield, pantryman;…

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Wreck of the Elingamite. SYDNEY, Tuesday, 3 a.m

Leader · Tuesday 18 November 1902 · page 3

There is no news of the missing boat as from the Elingamite wreck. The search is proceeding…

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Wreck of the Elingamite. Awful Tale of Suffering

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 18 November 1902 · page 2

A most complete and graphic, account of the terrible experiences of those on the raft is given by Mr. Stephen R. Neale, one of the motor man brought over by the Electric…

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The Steamer Ventnor. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 19 November 1902 · page 3

The finding in the magisterial inquiry at Auckland concerning the loss of the steamer Ventnor, proved that the disaster was due to negligence…

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The Elingamite Wreck. Search for Last Boat, Ghastly Stories of the Sea. Auckland

Leader · Wednesday 19 November 1902 · page 3

The steamer Waikare, which left Sydney on Thursday last, arrived here this morning. She kept a sharp look out, but saw nothing of the…

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The Elingamite Wreck

Leader · Wednesday 19 November 1902 · page 4

Rev. A. N. Burton, who is familiar with the place and surroundings of the above wreck, will preach special sermons next Sunday relative to the…

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