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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1915

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Italian Steamer Sunk. Valued at £10,000. LONDON

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 2

The steamer Northumberland, which was torpedoed near Beachy Head, and the Italian steamer. Luigi Pardi, believe to have been sunk by a…

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N.S.W. Barque Wrecked. London

Leader · Friday 9 April 1915 · page 3

The New South Wales barque Ovan. tisovia, was wre[?]ked off the Shetland Isles in the North Atlantic while on a voyage from the Chilian port of…

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Mr. Nielsen's Latest. New Steamer Service. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 6

The Trade Commissioner in America (Mr. Nielsen) has recommended to the Premier, certain proposals for the improvement of the steamship service…

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More Murder. Belgian Relief Steamer Destroyed. Rotterdam

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 2

The Belgian Relief Committee's steamer, Halpayce, was mined or sub-marined off the Noordhinden Lightship, though she was supplied with…

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A New Steamer Service. Mr Neilsen's Latest. Sydney

Leader · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 2

The Trade Commissioner to, Ameri-. ca (Mr. Neilsen) has recommended tothe Premier certain proposals for the improvement of the steamship service…

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Submarine Scare in Irish Sea. Steamer Afrtc Delayed. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 2

The steamer Afrlc arrived from London yesterday. While passing through the Iris[?] Sea another vessel was seen taking a zig zag course for…

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Mullunbimby, N.s.w. a Perfect Wreck Through Kidney Disease

National Advocate · Monday 12 April 1915 · page 4

I was brought down by Kidney Disase so that I could not raise myself from my bed, being weak as a baby. The pain in the back was positively…

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Sea Fight Off Norwegian Coast Big Battle Evident. Reported British Victors German Ships Said to Have Foundered. Admiralty Remains Silent. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 2

It seems certain, according to Swedish papers, that a naval engagement of some importance has taken place off the west coast of Norway…

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The Blockade the Murderous Germens. Sink Belgian Relief Steamer London

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 April 1915 · page 4

The Belgian relief steamer Harpalyce which was torpedoed on Sunday, was a sister ship to the Harpalion. The vessel flew a white flag, inscribed,…

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The Blockade Steamer Evades Bombs. Rotterdam

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 3

Two German aeroplanes threw 25 bombs at the British steamer Serula, but none bit the vessel. The captain used a Martini Henry…

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Futile Aerial Attacks. British Steamer Escapes. London

Leader · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 2

The British steamer Serula, arrived from Rotterdam to-day. Reports by the vessel says that when she waas near Noorhind lightship, a small…

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A Steamer Torpedoed. Work of U24. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 3

The German submarine U24 torpeoed the Glasgow steamer President near Eddystone after an hour's chase. The crew took to the boats and a…

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Attack From the Air. Bombs at British Steamer. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 2

The British steamer Serula, which has arrived at Rotterdam, reports that when the vessel was near Noorhind lightship a small German aeroplane…

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Reported Naval Action German Warships Seen. British Cruiser Hails Nor-wecian Steamer. Copenhagen

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 3

Further arrivals of Scandinavian vessels confirm the presence of German, warships in the North Sea. A Norwegian steamer reports that a…

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Last Link with Dunbar Wreck Mr. Jas. Johnson Dies. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 14 April 1915 · page 2

Mr. James Johnson, the sole survivor of the wreck of the Dunbar, died last night at the age of 78, Since his retirement from the post…

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The Blockade Torpedoed Steamer Reaches Port. London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1915 · page 2

The steamer Wayfarer. which was submarined off the Scillys, has arrived at Oueenstown. It' was stated yesterday that a collier rescued the…

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Steamer Escapes a Hun Submarine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 April 1915 · page 4

The steamer Aseanius, which arrived from Glasgow via ports to-day, had an exciting experience when near the Mersey. She was pursued for half a mile by a submarine, but…

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Steamer Struck by Lightning. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 6

The missionary steamer John Williams arrived this morning from Papuna During the voyage to Daru the steamer was struck by lightning, which…

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Steamer Chased. an Exciting Trip. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 2

[?] arrived this morning, after a thrilling experience Shelleft London the day Germany declared her submarine blockade, and…

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Australian Steamer's Escape. Followed for Twenty Minutes. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 17 April 1915 · page 6

The steamer Asconius arrived this morning after a thrilling experience. The left Sydney the day the German declaration of her blockade intention…

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