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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1928

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Steamer on Rocks. 150 Passengers Rescued. BOSTON

Leader · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 6

The steamship Robert Lee, with 150 passengers was caught on [?] rocks of plymouth. Heavy seas were [?] with a high wind and…

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Struck a Rock Steamer in Peril Passengers Rescued Coast Guard Missing; and Another Dead BOSTON

National Advocate · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 2

The steamship Robert Lee, runing from Boston to New York with 150 passengers aboard struck a rock near the Plymouth…

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Steamer Riverina Hope Abandoned EDEN

National Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 2

When seen to-day Mr. King who was in charge of the salvage operations, said that all tope of floating the standard steamer Riverina had…

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"Black" Lighthouse Steamer. Brisbane, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 1

The Commonwealth lighthouse steamer Cape Lreuwin has been declared "black."' All unions with members employed…

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Whaling Steamer Lost. Struck [?] Iceberg. WELLINGTON, N.G.

Leader · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 5

The whaling [?] has suffered another loss in the foundering of the steamer. Southern Queen. The vessel struck an iceberg near South Georgia,…

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WRECKED Steamer Ashore Near Jervis Bay Passengers and Crew Landed SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 3

In thick driving rain and with a fresh southerly blowing, the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company's steamer Merimbula went ashore at…

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South Coast Steamer Ashore. Crew and Passengers Safe. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

The Illawarra Company’s steamer, Merimbula, is ashore on the South Coast. The vessel left Sydney at [?] yesterday afternoon, and became…

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No Terrors Shipwrecked Passengers Picnic in Humpies SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 2

Shipwreck was robbed of many of its terrors and inconveniences when the steamer Merimbula crushed on the rocks at Fisherman's Point in the…

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Vessel Ashore Assistance Required SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 1

The Navigation Department to-day received a radio that the American steamer Steelmaker was ashore at Mitchell Island Reef and is in…

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American Steamer Wrecked. Crew Not in Danger. SUVA

Leader · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 4

The American ship, Steelmaker, travelling from Noumea to Honolulu, became wrecked on Muchell Reef, in the Ellice group of islands. The [?] is…

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Wrecked Vessel Position Unchanged SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

Future action, concerning the wrecked Merimbula is being considereed at a series of conferences between the owners of the Illawarra and…

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A Vessel Ashore Suva Thursday

National Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

A message from the steamer Steelmaker, which went aground on Mitchell Reef states that the vessel is two-thirds on the reef. The sea is…

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Telegrams. Wrecked Steamer Merimbula. Te be Sold. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 1

It bas been definitely decided to sell the wrecked steamer Mer[?] as she [?] on the rocks Captain O’Conner and the crew will return to…

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Wrecked Vessel Hope Abandoned Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

Hope of salvaging the wrecked [?]rimbula has been abandoned and [?] stern of the vessel has settled [?] in deep water. As a result of [?][?]…

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Steamer Ashore Dangerous Position Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 7

The steamer Iron Chief went ashore last night on Mermaid Reef, near Crowdy Head, about 150 miles north of Sydney. The vessel was…

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Exciting Night the Wrecked Iron Chief Narrow Escape of Crew SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

Fragramentary messages received in Sydney early this morning gave the details of an exciting night spent by the…

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Wrecked Vessel for £300 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 3

The wrecked coastal steamer Merimbula, which ran ashore near Jervis Day last week was sold by public auction to-day for £300. Mr. A. W…

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Small Coastal Steamer Ashore. Fog at Ettalong Beach. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

During a heavy fog at Ellalong Beach, this morning, the small coastal steamer, Gosford, went ashore. The vessel is in a perfectly safe position,…

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Wrecked Steamer Sold SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

For the second time within twelve months the stranded steamer Riverina has changed hands. It was sold by auction today for £310, the buyer…

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