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Broken Hill & the Far West · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1919

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Steamer Destroyed by Fire the Cause Is Unknown. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 August 1919 · page 4

The steamer Mauchope (150 tons) was burnt to the water's edge at the Port Nepean quarantine station to-day. The cause of the fire is unknown…

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Steamer Destroyed by Fire the Cause Is Unknown. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 August 1919 · page 4

The steamer Mauchope (150 tons) was burnt to the water's edge at the Port Nepean quarantine station to-day. The cause of the fire is unknown…

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"Disgusting and Amazing" Scene in Liverpool Wreckage in the Streets (United Service Message.) London, August 4

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 August 1919 · page 1

The Liverpool correspondent of the "Evening News" says "the disgusting and amazing anarchy recalled the ravage in the streets of Petrograd, while…

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"Disgusting and Amazing" Scene in Liverpool Wreckage in the Streets (United Service Message.) London, August 4

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 August 1919 · page 1

The Liverpool correspondent of the "Evening News" says "the disgusting and amazing anarchy recalled the ravage in the streets of Petrograd, while…

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Exciting Best Cure Savage Wild Animals Roam Steamer's Decks Story of South Pacific (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 4

"The Times" New York correspondent says that Mr. Scott Hayes, who was recently ordered a rest cure, voyaged to South America with his…

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Exciting Rest Cure Savage Wild Animals Roam Steamer's Decks Story of South Pacific (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 4

"The Times" New York correspondent says that Mr. Scott Hayes, who was recently ordered a rest cure, voyaged to South America with his…

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Exciting Best Cure Savage Wild Animals Boam Steamer's Decks Story of South Pacific (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 August 1919 · page 8

"The Times" New York correspondent, says that Mr. Scott Hayes, who was recently ordered a rest cure, voyaged to South America with his…

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Exciting Rest Cure Savage Wild Animals Roam Steamer's Decks Story of South Pacific (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 August 1919 · page 8

"The Times" New York correspondent says that Mr. Scott Hayes, who was recently ordered a rest cure, [?]oyaged to South America with his…

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More German Internees to Leave Sydney Shortly Steamer Ypiranga Ready. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 August 1919 · page 4

Another batch of German internees will leave Sydney this week for Germany. They are to embark on the exGerman steamer Ypiranga, which…

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More Cerman Internees to Leave Sydney Shortly Steamer Ypiranga Ready. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 August 1919 · page 4

Another batch of German internees will leave Sydney this week for Germany. They are to embark,on the exGerman steamer Ypiranga, which…

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Sunken Gold in Wreck Recovered From Laurentig Valuable Haul. London, August 12

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 August 1919 · page 1

Gold, valued at £1,000,000, has been recovered from the wreck of the auxiliary cruiser Laurentic which was sunk off the Irish coast on January 25, 1917…

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Prince of Wales Reaches Newfoundland Few Hours Ashore

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 August 1919 · page 1

A despatch from St. Johns, Newfoundland, states that the Prince of Wales has arrived at Conception Bay. He remained ashore for a few hours,…

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Prince of Wales Reaches Newfoundland Few Houes Ashore. Montreal, August ll

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 August 1919 · page 1

A despatch from St. Johns, Newfoundland, states that the Prince of Wales has arrived at Conception Bay. He remained ashore for a few hours,…

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More Bullion Expected From Wreck of Laurentic Work Is Difficult (United Service Message.) London, August 11

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 1

In addition to the ingots and bullion, salved from the wreck of the Laurentie, it is expected that a large quantity of further bullion will be…

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More Bullion Expected From Wreck of Laurentic Work Is Difficult (United Service Message.) London, August ll

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 1

In addition to the ingots and bullion, salved from the wreck of the Laurentic, it is expected that a large quantity of further bullion will be…

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Exciting Episode Reported at Sea Steamer's Crew Mutinies London, August 14

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 1

The steamer War Khan reports an exciting episode. She received an S.O.S. message when 200 miles off Brest, and steamed to the scene, where…

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Exciting Episode Reported at Sea Steamer's Crew Mutinies London, August 14

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 9

The steamer War Khan reports an exciting opisode. She received an S.O.S. message when 200 miles off Brest, and steamed to the scene, where…

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Valuable Bullion From Laurentic Wreck Further Quantity Expected (The "Times" Message.) London, August 14

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 9

Bullion valued at £3,000,000 has been raised from the wreck of the Laurentic, and it is now probable that a total of £7,000,000 worth will be recoverable…

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Valuable Bullion From Laurentic Wreck Further Quantity Expected (The "Times" Message.) Landon, August 14

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 1

Bullion valued at £3,000,000 has been ra[?]sed from the wreck of the Laurentic, and it is now probable that a total of £7,000,000 worth will be recoverable…

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Exciting Episode Reported at Sea Steamer's Crew Mutinies London, August 14

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 August 1919 · page 4

The steamer War Khan reports an exciting episode. She received an S.O.S. message when 200 miles off Brest, and steamed to the scene, where…

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