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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1941

29 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Greek Sub. Sinks Big Steamer. Two Major Successes. Tug Also Torpedoed. [?]

Leader · Monday 3 February 1941 · page 2

The Greek submarine, Papani[?] [?]ank a 10,000-ton Italian steamer, off Brindisi, last Tuesday. The steamer…

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Shipwrecked Sailors Reach Australia

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday—Four survivors of the ship Tasman, landed today at an Australian port, told a story of their scape when their…

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Canteen Hostesses Deny That They Are Home Wreckers

National Advocate · Thursday 13 February 1941 · page 2

SYDNEY. Wednesday.—Allegations that hostesses performance wartime services were breaking up many marriages by attention they give to…

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Interference With Wreckage of R.A.A.F. Aircraft

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 10

AN urgent appeal to members of the public not to interfere with the wreckage of aircraft involved in accidents has been made by the…

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Wreckage of R.a.a.f. Aircraft

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 March 1941 · page 3

An urgent appeal to members of the public not to interfere with the wreckage of aircraft involved in accidents was made to-day by the Department of…

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Charred Bodies In Wrecked German Plane

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1941 · page 3

Several German planes flying from Rumania to Bulgaria visited Yugo-slavian neutrality yesterday. One was forced down by…

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“Won’t See It Wrecked Curtin on Endowment [?] CANBERRA

Leader · Monday 24 March 1941 · page 2

Though Labor prefers [?] the Child Endowment [?] should be paid for out of [?] revenue, it will [?]…

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Cricket. Crawford: Chief Rail Wrecker. Had “Accident.” No Chance From Banks. Sunbuds: Very Withered

Leader · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

After bunting a boiler tube in last Saturday’s play with Banks, Railway fell foul of a spike (Crawford type) in the…

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Fighting in Irak Heavy Attack by British' Bombers Main Airport Wrecked British Occupy Basra London

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1941 · page 3

British bombers today heavily attacked petrol dumps and magazines at Moreat Raschid, the main Iraki aerodrome outside Bagdad. Military buildings were destroyed and bombs were seen to…

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War's Most Savage Raid on London Westminster Abbey Badly Damaged Houses of Parliament Wrecked Historic Buildings Destroyed Heavy Loss of Life London

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1941 · page 3

Germany's most savage bomb and fire raid of the war on London on Saturday night badly damaged these famous buildings:— Westminster Abbey;…

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Steamer Zamzam Sinking in Atlantic Indignation In U.S.A. New York

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

Although no officials news is yet to hand, tre reported loss of the earner Zamzam. in the South Atlantic has already produced the…

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German Mine Ashore MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 3

A naval [?]shing party [?] been despatched to Robe South [?] to dispose of a German [?] yesterday by fishermen…

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Huns Wreck Their Revenge LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 6 June 1941 · page 1

Hundred of [?] have been sentenced to [?] the German occupation of Greece, it is reported…

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U.S. Ship Sunk by German Submarine Brazilian Steamer Finds 11 Survivors WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 3

The United States Naval Department has intercepted radio messages asserting that a German submarine torpedoed the…

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Second Mine Ashore Adelaide

National Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 6

A German type of mine which was washed up on a beach at the week and was destroyed by a navy, demolition party to-day. This was the…

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Passengers Die Cross-Channel Steamer is Dive-bomber Irish Sea Horror LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 3

At least 23 people lost their lives early on Friday when the Great Western Railway steamer. St. Patrick, was attacked by…

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German Mine Another Washed Ashore ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1941 · page 3

Another German mine has been found and rendered harmless It was discovered by Walter Fletches 32 on the sand 14 miles west of Rob A…

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Threats To Thailand Japan Indicates Next Likely Move Big Landings in Indochina Today Netherlands pES May Wreck Oil Industry London

National Advocate · Thursday 31 July 1941 · page 3

The main body of 40,000 Japanese troops to be stationed in Indo-China are expected to land at Saigon to-day. They will move to strategic bases throughout the country under the Franco-Japanese military agreement,…

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Award Given Australian and His Schooner Feeding Tobruk LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1941 · page 3

The exploits of a captured Italian schooner are revealed by the [?]ment of the award or the Distinguished Service Cross…

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Old Sol Buts Into News. Sunspots Wreck Broad-casts SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 20 September 1941 · page 1

Sunspots are spoiling the reception in Australia of the B.B.C. news broadcasts. Some radio messages from…

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