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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1910

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The World No Trace of Steamer Waratah. London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1910 · page 2

The waken[?] reached is [?]eian Land on April 7, and reported that it fruitlessly searched the Crozet, Marian, Prince Edward, Apostles, and other…

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New Manly Ferry Steamer. Launched at Woolwich Dock. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 27 April 1910 · page 3

The w[?] Ferry Company's new steamer Bellubera, the largest steel vesssel-yet constructed in Australia, was launched at Woolwich dock this…

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"Zeppelin Ii" Wrecked. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 27 April 1910 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent states that the "Zoppelin H[?] dragged her anchors at Limburg and was completely wrecked…

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A Dirigible Wrecked. London, Monday afternon

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1910 · page 2

Reuter reports that the dirigible Zeppelin II. dragged its anchors at Limburg and was completely wrecked…

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Reported Shipwreck. Proves to Be a Mistake. Only a Beacon. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 28 April 1910 · page 3

The reported shipwreck with two man Ringing to the mast, I4 miles from Point Turton, proves not to be a wreck at all. A police trooper, who has…

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New Orient Mail Steamer. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 2 May 1910 · page 3

The Orient Steamship Company have ordered a new mail steamer similar to the Orvieto…

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The “Countess of Ranfurly” Wreck. Sydney, Wednesday

Leader · Wednesday 4 May 1910 · page 2

The Marine Court this morning found, at the conclusion of the inquiry into the wreck of the “Counters of Ranfurley,” at New Caledonia, on…

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The Countess Ranfurly Inquiry Into Wreck. Master Exonerated. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 5 May 1910 · page 3

The Marine Court this morning found, at the conclusion of the inquiry into the wreck, of the Countess of Ranfurly at New Caledonia on March 31, that no…

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The Wreck of the Satara. Master's Certificate Suspended. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 6 May 1910 · page 3

At the Marine Court this morning, the certificate of Captain Hugill, master of the steamer Satara, which foundered near Seal Rocks, was suspended…

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Wreck of the Satara Sea Captain's Certificate Suspended. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 6 May 1910 · page 2

The Marine Court today suspend the certificate of Captain C. A Hugill, master of the steamer Satara, which was wrecked off the…

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Steamer Breaks Down. in Mid Ocean. Wireless Employed. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 3

A wireless message received in Sydney this morning states that H.M.S. Pyramus had broken down 245 miles cast of Sydney, en route to Auckland…

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River Steamer Fatality. London

Leader · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 4

The river steamer City of Saltillo struck a rock on the Mississippi and sank. Thirteen of those on board were drowned…

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A Fireman Scalded. Accident on a Steamer. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 13 May 1910 · page 3

The valve on the steamer Queen Bee, anchored in Mort's Dock, blew but this morning, severely scalding George Wells, a fireman, who was…

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A Disabled Schooner WOLLONGONG

National Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 3

The steamer Burwah arrived off Port Kembla, with the schooner Ruakaka in tow. This vessel was picked, up in a disabled condition…

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A Daring Robbery. From a Steamer. £50 and Valuables. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 2

The police are investigating the daring robbery of a dressing case containing valuables and £50, which was taken from a cabin of the R.M.S…

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A Wreck Thirteen Persons Drowned. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 5

Thirteen persons, including seven passengers, were drowned through the wreck of a stammer near St. Louis, Missourin…

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Aeroplanes Wrecked, and Aviators Injured. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1910 · page 3

At the Berlin aviation meeting, Thi[?]an's biplane fell 30 feet. Engclhardt's Wright biplane collided with a signal mast, and fell 50…

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In the Grip of Debility and Liver Trouble Health Wrecked by Over Work. a Nurse's Striking Cure by Bile Beans

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 May 1910 · page 1

Nurse Baldwin, residing at 106 Bourke Sireet, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, writes : "You have my heartfelt thanks for the benefit I…

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Wreck of the Kilburn. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 24 May 1910 · page 3

The steamer Kilburn, coal laden from Newcastle to South America, was wrecked on the Ethel Reef in the Pacific Ocean yesterday. The chief…

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Latest Cable News. (For Independent Cable Association.) a Steamer Sunk. London

Leader · Wednesday 25 May 1910 · page 2

The steamer Frank Goodyear was rammed by the steamer James Wood at Cleve[?]ll, and sunk. The water rushed in such torrents that there was…

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