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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1910

256 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 13

Arrival of Overdue Steamer Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 4 July 1910 · page 2

The overdue steamer Salamis arrived yesterday. The vessel was delayed four days by bad weather…

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Steamer Breaks Down Signals of Distress Answered. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 4 July 1910 · page 3

The Union Company's steamer Whangape, trading between Australia and New Zealand left Sydney at a quarter to 12 last night. for Newcastle…

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Story of the Sea the Disabled Steamer Trieste Towed by a Collier. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 July 1910 · page 2

Later particulars are to hand regarding the Austrian Lloyd Co.'s steamer Trieste (5[?]9S tons), which reached Bombay on Saturday, 12 days overdue from…

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The Dunbar Wreck. Two Anchors Recovered. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 7 July 1910 · page 3

Two anchors from the ship Dunbar, which was wrecked at the Gap, near Sydney Heads, 53 years ago, were recoved to-day, about 30 yards from the…

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In and Around Sydney. Concerning Circular Quay. Where the First Fleet Anchored. Some Ships That Are There To-day. Seeing a Modern Mail Steamer Off. (Special for Country Readers.)

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 8 July 1910 · page 8

After all time does work wonders. In regard to New South Wales it has worked little short of miracles, especially in shipping and the passenger traffic across…

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Even As Ashore

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 13 July 1910 · page 1

But it will serve to dwell on some of the Titanic's details. One of the upper decks will be enclosed by a glass dome, and will serve as a ballroom or skating rink…

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A Vessel Ashore. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1910 · page 3

The vessel Annie Smaile, bound from Newcastle to San Francisco, went ashore at Point Royes, California. It is feared that she will become a total…

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Wonders of Wireless Orient Steamer Fitted with Installation. Fremantle

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 13 July 1910 · page 2

During the voyage of the Orient steamer Otranto from London, 25 shore stations and 45 vessels were communicated with by wireless. The Otranto is…

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Wreck of the Waratah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 July 1910 · page 25

"The owners of the Waratah have paid all claims for compensation in connection with the wrecked steamer's crew."—Daily paper…

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Relics of the Dunbar. Two Anchors Recovered. a Memorable Wreck 53 Years Ago

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 July 1910 · page 8

It was a strange quest that the s[?]lvage steamer, Federal, was engaged upon on Thursday last. "Very much like trying to pick up some of…

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A Steamer Lost. London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 15 July 1910 · page 3

Lloyd's report that the German steamer Attika has been totally lost, through a volcanic eruption. The crew were landed at Oran, an Algerian…

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Aeronautics. a Dirigible Wrecked Falls 5,000 FEET. London

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 July 1910 · page 3

The dirigible balloon Erbsloh has collapsed during a voyage near Cologne, with the result that its five occupants were killed…

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Mail Steamer Ashore. London

Leader · Saturday 16 July 1910 · page 2

The Pacific mail liner Mongolia, ran ashore at Okotsu, Japan…

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An Overdue Steamer. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 16 July 1910 · page 2

The steamer Wongs Fell reports having passed the life boat of the steamer Waddon, which is now overdue from Ocean Island with a cargo of…

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Another Steamer Overdue Great Anxiety. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 18 July 1910 · page 2

The rumor that the Wauga Fell had reported passing a lifeboat near Brisbane of the overdue steamer Waddon has been denied…

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That Mysterious Steamer

Leader · Friday 22 July 1910 · page 4

The mystery connected , with the vessels reported off Cape Farquhar a few Weeks ago has been cleared up by Dr. Yale, Presbyterian Minister to the…

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Telegraphic News Wreck of the Winnipeg. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 23 July 1910 · page 2

The report that the Norwegian ship Winnipeg had been wrecked at Kerguelen, has been confirmed by private advices received at Newcastle…

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Big Steamer Wrecked Many Passengers Missing. Tokio

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 26 July 1910 · page 3

The Japanese steamer Tetsuri Muru, plying between Kobe and Darien, sunk to-night off Corea. The steamer carried 246 passengers…

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Steamer Aground. Hobart

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 27 July 1910 · page 3

At 7.30 this evening the Postmaster at Georgetown reported that a steamer was aground at Salt Pan Point, or Pauper's Rock…

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Loss of a Japanese Steamer. Sinks During a Fog. London, Monday afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1910 · page 3

Further details concerning the loss of the Japanese steamer Tetsuroi Maru show that it sank during a fog. Six lifeboats were launched, and there…

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