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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1913

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Steamer Hastings Sunk in Macleay River. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 July 1913 · page 3

The coastal steamer Hastings sank in the Macleay River yesterday afternoon, and now lies, submerged, close to the bank, with part of her…

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New North Coast Steamer

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 2

The North Coast Company's new cargo boat Poombar arrived at Sydney on Friday last on her maiden voyage from the Clyde, via Port Said…

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A Helpful Current. Steamer a Day Ahead. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 July 1913 · page 5

Captain B. Jonnes, of the steamer Soussua, reached Boston from Costa Rica a day ahead of time, due to the unusually swift current in the…

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New Coastal Steamer

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 5 July 1913 · page 3

The North Coast Company's new cargo carder Poombar has reached Sydney, on her maiden voyage from the Clyde, via Port Said and…

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Wreck on the Coast Said to Be Small Steamer. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 July 1913 · page 3

A wreck has been reported near Cape Hawke by Captain Hadley, of the ketch Doris. Later in the day word was…

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A Schooner's Female Crew

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 18 July 1913 · page 6

There sailed out of the port of Boston, U.S.A., on Monday (reports the Boston correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle") the schooner…

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A Barque Wrecked Twenty Sailors Drowned. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1913 · page 5

The barque Ville de Dijon, bound from Newcastle to Talcahuano, Chili, has been wrecked at Papudo Bay, Chili. Only three out of the crew of…

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A Wreck Sighted. Probably the Tramp. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 28 July 1913 · page 3

A German steamer reported from Solitary Island having passed a wreck off the coast. The derelict is probably the abandoned schooner…

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Steamer Robbery and a Prompt Arrest

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 1 August 1913 · page 5

Yesterday, a handbag, the property of Mrs. P. McConnell, of Palmer's Island. was missed from the Iolanthe, which brought the passengers up the…

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Armed Steamer. the First to Arrive. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 August 1913 · page 3

The steamer Themistocles, the first of the armed merchantmen, arrived in Sydney yesterday from London and landed 520 passengers from oversea…

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A Barque Wrecked. the Crew Saved. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 August 1913 · page 3

The barque Zephir, bound from Oakwood to Wallaroo (South Australia) with a cargo of timber, has been wrecked on Maria Island,…

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Grafton Fire Engine. Refusing a Steamer

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1913 · page 8

At Wednesday night's meeting of Grafton Municipal Council, it was decided that the offer of a steam fre engine, to replace the one already…

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Shipping the Ellerslie Wreck

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1913 · page 4

In the Water Summons Court, Sydney, on Tuesday witnesses held diametrically opposite opinions about whether the wreck of the steamer…

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Late Cables. Steamer Wrecked. Heavy Loss of Life. Many Saved by Wireless. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 August 1913 · page 3

The steamer State of California struck an uncharted rock near Cambred Bay, Alaska, and became a total wreck. 24 passengers being drowned…

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Bar Harbour Impediment. Wrecked Steamer Ellerslie

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 2

In the Water Summons Court, Sydney, on Tuesday, 12th inst., witnesses held diametrically opposite opinions about whether the wreck of…

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Big S[?]er Ashore Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1913 · page 2

The Federal [?]lder liner Devon went ashore last night at Pencarrow Light, Wellington, N.., during a strong [?]d and thick fog…

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The Devon Doomed. Totally Wrecked on N.Z. Coast. Crew on Board. Wellington

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1913 · page 3

The steamer Devon struck the rocks at Pencarrow Heads (N.Z.) during the storm on Sunday night. Yesterday afternoon an attempt was made…

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The Brundah Wreck

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The action was heard by Percival Elsey against the North Coast Company, for a claim of £48 wages and damages. Plaintiff, who…

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Jap. Fishermen Drowned. Two Washed Ashore. Brisbane

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1913 · page 5

Further particulars of the Japanese fishermen who were washed ashore at Double Island (Q.) are to hand. It appears that a boat with six men…

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The Wrecked Devon. Crew Landed Safely. Wellington (N.z.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 August 1913 · page 5

The remainder of the crew of the Devon were landed safely this morning and the last man to leave the vessel was the captain. The officers…

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