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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1929

171 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 2 of 9

Fracas on a Steamer. Two Seamen Stabbed. MELBOURNE

Leader · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 4

As the result of a fracas on the steamer Golden Coast, at Victoria dock, early this morning, John McInnes, 25, a greaser, received four…

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Kanowna Ashore. Passengers Transferred. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 9

The Inter-state passenger steamer, Kanowna, which left Sydney on Saturday for Fremantle, via ports, went ashore last night at Cliff Island, seven…

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Foundered Kanowna Slips Off Rocks All Hands Safe SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

The A.U.S.N. Co.'s passenger steamer Kanowna, which went ashore on the rocks at Cleft inland near Wilson's Promontory,…

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Must Pay Own Exes. Wrecked Kanowna's Passengers. Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 1

The passengers of the wrecked steamer, Kanowna, were notified that the responsibility of the shipping company for their accommodation ceased…

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Wreck of the Kanowna

Leader · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

The steamer [?] was wrocked near Wi[?]tory on Sunday night. Her 200 passengers and crew of 100 were got off safely before the…

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The Wreck of the Kanowna Passengers’ Stories. MELBOURNE

Leader · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

Further particulars of the stranding of the steamer Kanowna show that the position was more serious than was at first thought…

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The Latest Telegrams Steamer in Distress. Vessel Rushing to Assist. Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 5

The steamer Arafura, is in distress off the Queensland Coast as a result of engine trouble. Another vessel is rushing to her assistance…

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Crippled Steamer Fighting Another Cyclone BRISBANE

National Advocate · Friday 1 March 1929 · page 5

Another cyclone is upon the crippled steamer Arafura. The steering gear of the tug Coringa, which had her in tow was carried…

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Sensational Experience. When Steamer Broke Down. Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 4 March 1929 · page 10

The disabled steamer Arafura arrived at Brisbane yesterday in two by the tug Forceful. The captain, officers and passengers gave a…

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Japanese Wheat Steamer Aground. Total Wreck and Abandoned. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 2

A message wee received in Sydney to-day that the Japanese steamer. Rank[?] More, which was taken laden with wheat, and had ran aground in the…

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Steamer Wrecked Crew Rescued Shanghai

National Advocate · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 2

The Norddeutscher Lloyd Company's steamer Glessen was totally wrecked at Button Rock, 80 miles from Shanghai late on Tuesday…

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Steamer and Tug Aground. Result of Stiff Southerly. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 6

The Norwegian motor ship, Tr[?], and the tug. Hero, grounded on Greenwich Point this afternoon during a southerly blow…

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Man Charged with Arson. Explosion Wrecks ’Bas Garage. Fire Follows; £10,000 Damage. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 2

Over £10,000 damage was caused by a terrific explosion which wrecked Bardeley’s motor ’bus garage, al Pes[?]rst, early this morning. The police…

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Cut in Halves Steamer Runs Down Lightship London

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 4

Steaming slowly in the fog near Cloodwin's Sands the steamer, the City of York cut in halves the "[?]ll" lightship, who master Captain…

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Steamer Passenger’s Disappearance. On Voyage From New Zealand. SYDNEY. Tuesday

Leader · Wednesday 20 March 1929 · page 2

When the steamer, Marama, arrived In Sydney, to-day. from Auckland it was stated that E. J. Hayes, aged 70 a first class passenger, bad been…

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Schooner Sunk Declared to be Rum-Runner Complications Foreshadowed British Ambassador's Action. Washington

National Advocate · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 2

Sir Esme Howard, British Ambassador, called on the State Department officials on Saturday in connection with the sinking of the…

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Crew Arrested Schooner as Rum Smuggler Captain's Bluff Called Claims Freedom of Seas New Orleans

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 2

The crew of the British schooner [?]—Alone, which was sunk by the United States Ceastguard Gunfire, 200 miles off [?]…

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Smashed Into Wharf Steamer Caught by Flood Tide Brisbane

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

There was great excitement on the waterfront this morning when the interetate steamer, Canberra got away from the tugs that were berth…

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The Destroyed Schooner. America's Action, Was It Legal ? New Orleans

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 2

The preliminary inquiry into the sinking, of the Imalone has been adjourned for a week by agreement. Captain Randall has been released…

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Sea of Oil Calm After Wreck Fate of Cargo Steamer Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 April 1929 · page 2

While wreckage from the sunken cargo steamer Setje is floating miles from the scene of the disaster the waters in the vicinity of the wreck…

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