Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shipwrecks & the sea, all years

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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1913

362 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 19

In Mid-ocean. Steamer Breaks Propelier. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 1

The, steamer Cayo Romano, of A the Cuban Steamship Co., broke her propeller when midway across the Atlantic Ocean, and was towed into port at…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Strikers and Free Laborers. Shops Wrecked. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 29 March 1913 · page 2

There were lively scenes at Sligo Island yesterday. The quay laborers there arc on strike, and strike breakers were brought from…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer in Trouble. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 1

The steamship Advance, off Cape Hatteras, has sent a wireless message stating that heavy seas have smashed the forecastle, pilot-house, and bridge…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Missing Steamer in Port. Wellington (K.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 2

The missing steanmer John arrived to-day, having been delayed by a storm…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Missing Steamer in Port. Wellington (N.z.)

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 1 April 1913 · page 4

The missing steamer John arrived to-day, having been delayed by a storm…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Constitution Wreckers

Leader · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 2

The Constitution-wreckers are fond of asserting that the Commonwealth Parliament possesses few powers as compared with Canada and other…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer Damaged by Fire. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 2

A fire broke out on board a new wooden steamer at Morrison, and Sinclair's yards, Balmain, this morning and extensively damaged the holds…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Ashore. Steamer on New Guinea Coast. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

A message posted at the Royal Exchange to-day states that the Island steamer Mindor is ashore on Gedele Beach, New Guinea…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer Ashohe. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

A message posted at the Royal Ex-change to-day stated that the island steamer, Mindoro, was ashore on Gedcle beach, New Guinea, last…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer Capsizes. Over 30 Persons Drowned. San Francisco

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

A big shipping disaster is reported from Oregon. According to a despatch, the German four-mastered steamer Minmi was being…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wreck of the Titanic Anniversary of a Great Disaster

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 April 1913 · page 15

Next Tuesday is the anniversary of the wreck of the "Titanic." and the Alhambra Theatre management have on that account secured and will…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Steamer Overdue. Grave Fears. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 April 1913 · page 3

Grave fears are felt for the safety of the steamer Blaxland, which left Sydney for Brisbane on Sunday morning. Nothing has been seen of the vessel since it…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Twenty Killed. Mexico Central Express Wrecked. Mexico City, Friday night

National Advocate · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 3

A terrible accident befel the Mexican Central express, which was wrecked at Tula, Hidalgo State. The train was travelling at a high…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Drowned in the Surf Husband and Wife Carried Out. the Man Dies After Being Brought Ashore. Kiama

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 3

Yesterday afternoon at about 1.30, after having lunch, Mr. and Mrs. John Pollock and their eldest daughter, aged 13, went to Storm Bay…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Wreck of the Titanic. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 3

To-day is the anniversary of the Titanic disaster…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wrecked by Snowdrift. San Francisco

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 3

A train on the Union-Pacific Railway ran info a snowdrift near Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, and was derailed. Thomas Male, the engineer, was…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Smallpox. Steamer in Quarantine. Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

The steamer Barralong, which has arrived from South Africa, has, it was discovered to-day, a case of smallpox on board, the victim being a member of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Small-pox on a Steamer. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 18 April 1913 · page 2

A case of small-pox was discovered on the steamer Banralong, which arrived at Newcastle from South Africa ; yesterday. The victim is a coolie of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Overdue Steamer. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 6

Some uneasiness is being felt for the safety of the steamer Natal Transport, which is overdue from Ocean Island…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Custom Officers' Find. on Eastern Steamer. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 April 1913 · page 2

Customs Officers to-day made a large seizure of uncustomed goods on the steamer Singapore. Several large portmanteux and suit…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →