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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1920

68 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 4

ANOTHER 15,000 Tonner Third Big Commonwealth Steamer. London, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 2

Vickers Ltd., have laid the [?] of the third 15,000 ton Commonwealth of the steamer at Barrow…

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Crashed the "Silver Queen" Aeroplane. Machine Badly Wrecked. Capetown, Monday Night

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 2

The "Silver Queen," one or the several aeroplanes engaged in the pioneer flight between Cairo and the Cape, has crashed a mile from…

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Wrecked in a Snowstorm LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 8

A message from Halifax states that the Leyland liner Bohemian waa wrecked off Cape Sambro in a snowstorm…

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Ashore at Port Macquarie

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

The coastal steamer Macquarie went ashore on the [?] at Port Macquarie yesterday, but is expected to be refloated to-day…

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Stabbed Five Times Schooner's Captain Killed. Attacked From Behind. Alleged Murderer Arrested. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

While Captain West, of the schooner John Campbell, was pacing the deck this morning as the vessel lay at the Federal wharf, a man sprang from…

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Captain Stabbed. Tragedy on a Schooner

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 1

Captain [?] West, master of the American schooner John A. Campbell, died at Sydney Hospital from wounds which had been…

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Australian Steamer Launched at Cockatoo. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 2

The steamer, Eudunda, which has been built at Cockatoo Island for the Commonwealth Government line was [?] afternoon by Lady…

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By Explosion. South Berlin Wrecked. Berlin

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 1

As a result of a great explosion at a munition store, South Berlin, the whole city was shaken. Many houses were destroyed and roofs…

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Federal Liner a Wreck. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 15

According to the latest advices received in Melbourne, the Federal Government liner Tarawa, which went ashore last week on the…

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Refloated Steamer. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 2

The refloated steamer. Mtanbar, returned to Sydney yesterday in tow of the steamer Gunbar. The stranded steamer, Aughinish,…

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Higher Steamer Fares. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 April 1920 · page 2

It is officially announced that the passenger fares on steamers engaged in inter-state trade have been increased by 20 per cent…

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Schooner Murder Death Sentence Commuted. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

The death sentence passed on Alexander Thompson, for the murder of Frederick West, Captain of the American Schooner, John Campbell, has…

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Mail Steamer a Week Late. Perth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 2

The mail steamer Ormon[?] has arrived at Fremantle six days late. The delay was the to damage to the steamer's propellor which was…

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Commonwealth Vessel Wrecked. the Crew Safe. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 1

The crew of the stranded Commonwealth vessel Carawa, has landed at Equador. Steps are being taken to repatriate the men…

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Quary Explosions. Buildings Wrecked. Woman Injured. Several Escapes. Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 8

As the result of the explosion of two heavy charges at the Townsville City Council's main quarry, a large quantity of rock was…

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Coastal Steamer Founders. Calcutta

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 1

The coastal steamer Supersha, with 230 Indian passengers on board, foundered in bad weather. No lives were lost…

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Located. a Drifting Steamer. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

A message received in Sydney to-day announced that the steamer Havre had been located about 200 miles from Sydney, drifting in a…

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Chinese Bandits. Attack River Steamer. Victorian Minister Aboard. Shanghai

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 16

It is reported here that armed bandits or pirates attacked a river steamer, on board of which were Mr. J. McWhac, M.L.C, a member…

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Lumber Vessel Wrecked. Irmgard on a Reef. Captain and Crew Safe

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 12

The American schooner Irmgard is a total wreck at the Fiji Group. All hands are safe, and have arrived at Levuka…

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Steamer Ashore

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 4

The coastal steamer Erringhi has gone ashore at Barrenjoey. The cargo is being removed…

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