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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1910

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Excursion Steamer Wrecked 150 Passengers on Board. Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1910 · page 2

The steamer Waikaire, with 150 excursionists on board, struck a rock, and the stokehold was quickly filled with Water…

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Latest Cable News Steamer Abandoned. London

Leader · Friday 7 January 1910 · page 5

The steamer Norse Prince has been abandoned on fire off Ascension. The vessel is valued at £77,000, and the cargo at £100,000…

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New Zealand Wreck of the Waikare. Result of Official Inquiry Auckland

The Bathurst Times · Friday 7 January 1910 · page 3

The official report of the wreck of the steamer Waikare states that according to information gleaned the vessel struck an uncharted rock, which appears to…

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Wreck of the Waikare Moura Signals Steamer Cap Sized Into Deep Water. Auckland

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 8 January 1910 · page 3

The steamer Moura, when returning to Dunedin from Dusky Sound, signalled to Puyseyur Point that the steamer Waikare had capsized into…

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Steamer Overdue. with Coal for Government. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 2

The steamer Quito, which was due to arrive from Calcutta, with coal for the New South Wales Government, has not yet been sighted from the…

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The Waikare Wreck. Termed a Misadventure. Marine Court's Decision. Auckland (N.Z.)

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 January 1910 · page 2

The Marine Court has given its decision regarding the Waikare wreck. It was found that due care was taken in the navigation of the ship…

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The World. a Steamer Wrecked. Thirty Persons Drowned. London, Thursday Afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1910 · page 3

The steamer Czarina has been wrecked at Cook's Bay. The crew clambered to the rigging, but were swept overboard and 30 were drowned…

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Steamer Czarina Wrecked. Crew Swept From Rigging. Over 30 DROWNED. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 15 January 1910 · page 2

The steamer Czarina has been wrecked dd the coast of Oregin. The crew climbed into the rigging but the waves swept them off…

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Telegraphic News. a Steamer Aground. Wellington, N.Z.

Leader · Saturday 15 January 1910 · page 3

The Wellington Shipping Company’s steamer Kalpara is aground in Rangitoto Channel. The Steamer left Auckland yesterday afternoon from…

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Big Hole Discovered in Steamer Much Cargo Damaged Auckland

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 January 1910 · page 3

A diver, who examined the Kaipara, found a hole five feet long and six inches broad in the bow, between the first and second hold…

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Tarcoon Reported Partially Wrecked. Five Inches of Rain. Telegraph Lines Down. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 2

The Inspector-General of Police received the following telegram from the officer-in-charge at Bourke:—"Brewarrina reports that Tarcoon…

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Alarming Scenes. Roadways Collapsing. Underground Stations Wrecked. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 3

Residents of some of the streets of Paris have been foodless since Wednesday, and people are crying from windows for bread. Alarming…

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Brewarrina Wrecked Terrific Cyclonic Hailstorm. Rapidly Advancing Flood Waters. "Preparing for the Worst."

National Advocate · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 2

Brewarrina, away back in the far west, is in a terrible plight On Friday night, it Was partly devastated by a severe cyclonic hailstorm, and now…

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Terrible Storms. BREWARRlNA Wrecked. Damage at Bourke and Byrock Two Men Struck by Lightning at Wagga. Sydney

Leader · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 2

A terrific cyclone swept over Brewarrina on Friday night, when [?]ail and heavy rain fell. It is estimated that in an hour and…

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A Missing Steamer. London

National Advocate · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 3

The British—India's company[?] steamer Loodiana is missing. She left Mauritius for Colombo on January [?], and had on board to…

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Another Steamer Missing the Loodiana Overdue. No News for Three Weeks. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 2

The British India Co.'s steamer Loodiana is missing. She left Mauritius for Colombo on the 10th January with ten European and 70…

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A Steamer Wrecked. Wireless Message Srings Relief. London, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 3

The Alaska—Pacific liner Kentucky sank off Cape. Hatteras, a low point of North Carolina. A wifeless message brought, assistance and the 45…

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Wireless Telegraphy. Saved 45 Lives. From a Wrecked Steamer. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 3

The steamer Kentucky sunk off Cape Hatt[?] (N. Carolina, U.S.), through the saams opening during a storm…

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Were They Drowned? Two Sailors Missing. From the Steamer Dorset. Perth (W.A.)

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 2

It is believed that a tragedy occurred iq Freemantle Harbor this morning. A splash, and two men calling for help was heard, but there was no sign of…

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French Steamer Wrecked 150 Lives Lost. Only Two Survivors. Crazed Relatives Storm Shipping Offices. London

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 3

The French steamer, Admiral Chanzy was wrecked yesterday on the Island of Majorca, which lies about 100 miles north of Algiers, and 150 lives wert crazed relatives of the victims, and it was with difficulty that the police checked what threatened to be a riot. The officials declare that the…

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