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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1912

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The Delhi Wreck. Captain's Testimony. London. Thursday evening

National Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1912 · page 7

The inquiry into the wreck of the Delhi is proceeding. Captain Hayward, in his evidence, said that his chart was dated 1905. An up-to-date…

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Terrific Storm in Fiji. An Ex-Mudgeeite's Fearful Experience. The Island a Complete Wreck

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 1

Mr. T. E. Page, son of Mr. E. Page, of Mullamuddy. and brother of Mr. Con Page, of Mudgee, writes to us from Levuka (Fiji):—…

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The "Delhi" Wreck. the Captain Blamed. London

National Advocate · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 5

The Board of Marine Inquiry has found that the wreck of the steamer Delhi was due to Captain Haywood's default. The court added, however,…

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Wharfies Again Another Steamer Blacklisted. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

The wharfies and coalies today refused to work at the steamer Mourilyan, which arrived here on Friday from Queensland ports. For some reason…

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Boycottinig a Steamer. Declared to Be "Black." Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 2

The steamer Morulyan arrived from Queensland to-day with cargo, and for overhauling. The wharfies refused to touch the…

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Disabled Steamer. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Monday 4 March 1912 · page 3

The collier Helen Nicoll arrived from Catherine Hill Bay yesterday morning, in tow, badly disabled. She had a raft twisted round her propeller, and he…

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Steamer Badly Injured. Channel Collision. Passengers Safe. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 4 March 1912 · page 3

A sensation was caused by a collision off Dover, between two steamers, one of which was the Calais-Dover express Le Nord…

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Steamer Missing. Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 4

The warship Pioneer has been sent in search of the missing Himitangi. There are now three steamers searching…

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Overdue Steamer Anxiety at Newcastle. Newcastle

National Advocate · Wednesday 6 March 1912 · page 2

Some anxiety is felt for the s.s. Lauderdale, which left Melbourne for Newcastle on Friday last, and of which there has not since been any tidings…

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Embargo Removed on Docked Steamer Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 7 March 1912 · page 2

As a result of a special meeting of the Ships Painters' and Dockers' Union today, it was decided to remove the embargo on the steamer Mourilyan,…

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Adelaide in a Cyclone. Steamer Ashore. Lighthouse Blown Down. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 2

A violent cyclonic disturbance occurred early yesterday morning along the South Australian coast, the wind blowing, at times, with terrific force…

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A Cyclonic Storm on South Australian Coast. Havoc in Adelaide. Steamer Ashore at Edithburg. Adelaide

National Advocate · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 2

A cyclonic storm was experienced yesterday morning when considerable local damage was done. The steamer Waipori has gone ashore at…

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Express Wrecked. Five Persons Killed. New York

The Bathurst Times · Monday 11 March 1912 · page 3

A serious railway accident is reported to have occurred at Lafayette. Indiana. The continental limited express was wrecked, part of the train falling…

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Prison Officials Attacked Sewing Room Wrecked. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

Twenty suffragettes who had been arrested by the police were sentenced to terms of imprisonment with hard labor. They were, in accordance with the…

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"Wreckage Ahead." Archbishop Kelly and Aus Tralia's Future. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 3

Speaking in St. Mary's Cathedral yesterday Archbishop Kelly pointed to the law of divorce as one of those phases of the political life of a country…

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A Steamer Wrecked. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

The Marine Underwriters' Association received a cable stating that the barque Wendur, of 2046 tons, from Port Pirie to England, with a…

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A Steamer Founders

National Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 3

The steamer Wendur, which left Plymouth bound for Swansea, foundered. A steward and two sailors are missing…

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Wheat Steamer Wrecked. Land's End Disaster. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 2

The Marine Underwriters' Association to-day received a cable announcing that the barque Wendur, of 2046 tons, from Port Piric to English ports, with a full…

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Steamer Delayed Firemen Dissatisfied. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 5

Trouble occurred this morning on the steamer Levuka, lying at the A.U.S.N. Coy's wharf, to-day when 20 firemen and their assistants refused to…

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Express Wrecked. 20 Persons Injured. New York

The Bathurst Times · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 2

The Central 20th Century Limited express train was wrecked whilst crossing a bridge over the Hudson River. Twenty persons were injured…

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