Channel Storms Lifeboat Rescues Steamer Aground London. Jan. 6
The first of a series of storms, which, according to forecast, are approaching from the Atlantic, swept southern England…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1932
109 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 1 of 6
Steamer's Terrible Voyage Piracy and Murder. Crew Taken by Surprise
Piracy, murder, and violence, culminating in the deaths of three Chinese passengers, and the wounding of a score of others, marked the 20-hour…
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Since the submarine and crew were located divers have been continually attempting an exploration of the wreek, but cannot remain below longer than…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Riots in Street Hobart Disturbance Sailors Ashore Hobart
Fierce Street clashes occurred on Saturday night, in which several naval men an civilians were injured…
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A message from Goulburn states that when caught in a strong gust of wind at Cootamundra, a Cirrus Moth aeroplane was wrecked, as it…
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When the Huddart, Parker steamer Ulimaroa was about 100 miles off Sydney Heads smoke was noticed issuing from one of the hatches…
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The taking of horses from the North to the South Island in New Zealand is often a hazardous proceeding, especially when…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →ASHORE! Steamer Nimbin SYDNEY
The N.C.S.N. Company's motorship "Nimbin," is ashore on the beach five milen south of Ballina. The position of the vessel so far is not…
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A message from Ulladulla this morning stated that there was practically no hope of saving the steamer, The Northern Firth, which went…
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Word was received In Sydney last night that the cargo boat Northern Firth, 1931 tons gross register, had gone ashore yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wreck of Northern Firth Descriptions by Crew
Twenty-six members of the crew of the Northern Firth arrived in Sydney on Monday night. They had had a trying time since their ship struck the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Worst Fears Rocky Pinnacles Steamer Doomed Sydney
The report of Diver Lambert, which was received in Sydney last night, bears out the opinion of Captain Gibson, marine surveyor, that two…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Salvage Work Stranded Steamer SYDNEY
The coastal steamer Jap left Sydney early this morning with a party of salvage workers, who will [?] to remove the cargo from…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Air Raids 'Drome Bombed Wrecked London, Feb. 2
Press reports from Shanghai state that the Japanese aeroplanes to-day made two aerial raids on the Chinese…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →WRECKED Council's Garden Bankstown Riot Sydney
Last night's riot at Bankstown town has provoked strong comment from prominent townspeople, who resent the visits…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Efforts to Float Stranded Steamer SYDNEY
Lloyd's London office has cabled Sydney agents, stating that every effort must be made to float the Northern Firth, now ashore on the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ketch "Edriss" Ashore
While loading shell grit at Point Stephens on Friday last, the ketch "Edriss," blew ashore through her anchors dragging. This vessel has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New P. & O. Steamer Strathaird
At the luncheon which followed the inspection of the new 22,500 tons electric steamer Strathaird, the Hon. Alexander Shaw, Deputy-Chairman of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Steamer's Thrilling Dash to Port on Fire Hold Burnt Out £5000 Damage Sydney
With one hold a raging furnace, and huge billows of black smoke streaming behind her, the interstate…
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Damage estimated at several thousands, of pounds was caused by a fire in No. 3 hold of the steamer Time, which left Sydney on Friday night for…
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