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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1903

171 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 9

British Cruiser Ashore. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 2

The second class cruiser Flora of the British Pacific squadron has gone ashore at Denman Island, It is feared she will become a total wreck…

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Seizure of a Russian Steamer. London

Leader · Wednesday 9 December 1903 · page 3

The Japanese authorities have seized the Russian steamer Progress which recently sank the Japanese steamer Tokio Mara after a [?] on the…

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Eastern Situation. a Russian Steamer. London, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1903 · page 3

Very serious complication are threatened between Russia and Japan over the seizare of a steamer. Yokohama telegrams report that the Japanese authorities have…

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Fatal Steamer Collision. London

Leader · Thursday 10 December 1903 · page 3

The Greek steamers Pylor[?]s and Assos collided at Ithica, Mediterranean. The Pyloros seoond class cabins were severely damaged and…

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To-Day's Telegrams. Steamer Ashore. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 22 December 1903 · page 3

The steamer St. George, engaged iu tho coastal trade, is ashore near Seal Rocks. No passengers wore aboard. The forehold is full of water…

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A Steamer Ashore. Sydney, Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1903 · page 1

The coasting steamer, George went ashore at Seal Rocks last night…

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Dutch Liner Ashore. LONDON, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1903 · page 3

The Dutch liner Finland has run ashore near Flushing in the Netherlands during a fog. There are 1000 passengers on board…

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To-Day's Telegrams. Steamer Floated. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 24 December 1903 · page 2

Tho stranded steamer St. George has been floated and taken safely into Nelson's Bay…

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The Steamer St. George. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 25 December 1903 · page 2

The steamer St. George has been floated off, and is now anchored in Nelson's Bay, pending temporary repairs being effected…

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Telegraphic News. Fatal Steamer Collision. Sydney

Leader · Monday 28 December 1903 · page 2

A collision occurred off Queen[?]cliff (Vic.) yesterday, between the steamer Coogee and the ship Fortunato Figari. The master of the former…

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How the Election Was Won. the Petriana Wreck Lie

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1903 · page 2

He must not let that opportunity pass without thanking Mr. Astley for the noble work he had done in fighting for the cause.—Mr. Sydney Smith…

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