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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1919

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Wreck of the Koonya. All Hands Saved

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 4

A message received in Sydney on Saturday night stated that all hands on the steamer Koonya, which was wrecked off Sandy Cape, about 50 miles north of…

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Steamer Afire. Big Loss of Life

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 3

A Colombo report received in London says the French steamer Amiral Ponty has arrived, after a tragic voyage. A fire broke out in the Suez Canal, and…

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Wreck of Koonya. All Hands Saved

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

The Union Steamship Company's steamer Koonya, which was reported on Saturday last to be overdue between Strahan and Devonport, has been…

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Steamer Moeraki [?]Ves. Auckland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 5

The steamer Moeraki left Auckland at midnight for Sydney. There was great jubilation as the vessel cast off from the Wharf. The company was unable to…

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Wreck of the Koonya

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 7

A message received in Sydney on Saturday night stated that all hands on the steamer Koonya, which was wrecked off Sandy Cape, about 50 miles north of…

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Overdue Schooner. Fears for Safety. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 17 June 1919 · page 5

The five-masted American schooner H.R. Hall, which left Sydney on May 30, with 3000 tons, of general cargo consigned to Melbourne is considerably overdue, and…

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Steamer Missing

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Wednesday 18 June 1919 · page 2

Much anxiety, is expressed in shipping circles as to the whereabouts of the American schooner C. K. Hall, which left with 3000 tons of general…

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South Sea Adventure. Schooner's Rough Time

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 June 1919 · page 6

The Zampa Messrs. J. Rothschild and Co's steamer sailing between Apia and sea Francisco had an eventful voyage recently During the trip most of the [?] were…

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South Sea Adventure. Schooner's Rough Time

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 June 1919 · page 8

The Zampa, Messrs. J. Rothschild and Co.'s steamer sailing between Apra and San francisco, had an eventful voyage recently. During the trip most of the crew were…

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Overdue Schooner. Fears for Safety. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 June 1919 · page 14

The five-masted American schooner H.K. Hall, which left Sydney on May 30, with 3000 tons of general cargo, consigned to Melbourne is considerably overdue, and…

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Steamer Arrives. a Critical Voyage

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 June 1919 · page 5

The steamer Kyogle arrived at Barnes Bay (Tas.) on Thursday afternoon, after having experienced a very severe buffeting in the recent westerly gales…

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Massey and the Mauretania. Catching the Steamer. (United Service Cables.) LONDON, June 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 July 1919 · page 5

A race is occurring through the sailing of the Mauretania and the date of the signing of the Peace Treaty. Mr. Massey, the New Zealand Premier, was informed that the…

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Orlando's Downfall. Wrecked by Intrigue. (Australian Cable Assn. Message.) Rome, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 July 1919 · page 2

The downfall of Signor Orlando is attributed to Giolititio's intrigues Orlando counted on Giolittio's support. The latter repeatedly announced that…

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Wreck Raising the War's Salvage Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 July 1919 · page 8

Commodore F. W. Young, R.N.R., the famous salvage expert, under whose supervision the Admiralty's great task of clearing wars wreckage from the seas is being…

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Massey and the Mauretania. Catching the Steamer. London, June 24

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1919 · page 14

A race is occurring through tile sailing of the Mauretania and the date of the signing of the Pence Treaty. Mr. Massey, the New Zealand Premier, was informed that the…

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Fights with U-boats. Steamer's Wonderful Exploits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 2

Captain J. H. Thomson, now commanding the steamer Baron Eleho, which has just arrived at Fremantle, said that the vessel, which was noticeably battered and…

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Steamer From Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 July 1919 · page 4

The general manager of the Newcastle and Hunter River Steamship Company, Ltd. announces that in order to meet the convenience of passengers returning to…

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Fights with U-boats. Steamer's Wonderful Exploits

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1919 · page 12

Captain J. H. Thomson, now commanding the steamer Baron Elcho, which has just arrived tit Fremantle, said that the vessel, which was noticeably battered and…

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Melbourne Riot. Treasury Offices Wrecked. Brutal Assault on Premier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 2

Wild scenes, culminating in the wrecking of some of the State Government offices, and the wounding of the Premier, Mr. Lawson, occurred in Melbourne yesterday…

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Melbourne Riot. Treasury Offices Wrecked. Brutal Assault on Premier. Police Disperse Mob. Melbourne

The Scone Advocate · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 3

Wild scenes, culminating in the wrecking of some of the State Government offices, and the wounding of the Premier, Mr. Lawson,…

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