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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1912

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A New Steamer

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 5

The Pulginbar, another North Coast steamer, was launched in the Clyde for the Clarence trade. She is to be of the Barringbar and Yulgilbar type…

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The Rosedale's Wreckage Found on South Coast

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 2

Some wreckage was picked up recently on the seven-mile beach near Bony, and curiosity being aroused locally the matter was reported to the…

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The Tathra Wreck

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 January 1912 · page 4

The island steamer Malaita has arrived in Sydney, having on board some of the survivors from the Tathra, including Captain Halliday…

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France and Italy. Another Steamer Seized. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 3

Italians seized another French steamer off the coast of Tunis. It was taken to Tripoli, but, after a search, was released…

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Steamer Rates Increased

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Illawarra and South Coast Steam Navigation Company has decided on a general increase in the rates of passages and freights, which…

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An Overdue Steamer. Fears for Her Safety. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

In New Zealand fears are entertained for the steamer Crowdon, which is days overdue at Auckland from Frisco…

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Overdue Steamer. Safe in Port. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 3

The Australian mail line steamer Croydon, which was reported to be 44 days out from San Francisco, has reached Auckland safely…

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Terrible Hurricane. Steamer Much Battered. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 3

A cable from Avelsland states the Norwegian steamer Harnaud, from Puget Sound, had put in in a dsmanted condition. Her bulwark…

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Spain and Portugal Devastated Floods and Shipwrecks. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 5

Great storms have occurred in Spain and Portugal. The rivers have risen 36 feet Extensive floods have occurred at…

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"Welcome Orara." Reception Aboard the Steamer Clarence River Trade Discussed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 9

A representative gathering of townspeople met abroad the s.s.[?] Orara yesterday at noon to extend a welcome to the vessel now entering upon the Clarence River trade,…

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Schooner Capsizes Crew's Fate Unknown. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 3

A derelict was sighted to-day off Catherine Rill Bay (near Newcastle), bottom up. It was boarded, and words like "Schooner Parish" were…

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A Barque Wrecked Crrw Saved. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 3

The German barque Pindos, bound for Chili, was driven ashore on the rocks at The Lizard (Eng.), during a gale, and wrecked. The 27…

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Another Coastal Wreck

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—What are supposed to be the remains of the schooner Paris are lying bottom upwards off Catherine Hill Buy, just south of the…

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The Derelict Schooner. Definitely Identified. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 5

The name on the board picked up on the Merewether Beach. Newcastle, leaves no doubt that the derelict seen floating bottom up on…

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The Delhi Wreck

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 February 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—At the inquiry into the case of the wreck of the Delhi, on board which the late Duke of Fife, his wife and daughters were among…

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Steamer Ashore

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1912 · page 4

The steamer Dorrigo has been driven ashore in the Lau group, near Fiji. She has been severely damaged, and it will cost several hundred pounds to repair…

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The Whangaroa. Wreckage on a Reef

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1912 · page 2

A quantity of new wreckage recently seen on Middleton reef is supposed to have belonged to the scow Whangaroa, The Whangaroa was loaded with…

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Another Steamer Ashore

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The steamer Port Stephens went ashore near Bird Island, but was floated off and towed to Sydney…

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Brisbane Strike. Steamer Blocked in Sydney the Last Stages. Wharf Labourers From the Country. Miners Return to Work. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 3

The s.s. Moruilyan arrived to-day from Queensland with a cargo end for an overhaul. The wharf laborers refused to touch the cargo, and…

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Shipwrecked Crew Arrives

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The steamer Wongonella, which arrived at Sydney on Saturdays morning from Ocean Island drought to Sydney Captain Kristensen,…

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