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Hunter Valley · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1932

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Mollison. Returning by Steamer

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 2

Mr. Mollison is returning' to England fry steameer, as the condition of his health will not allow him to make the return flight. He says…

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For Quebec Mollison Hops Off Catch Steamer Sydney (Nova Scotin), Sept.1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 2 September 1932 · page 1

Alrann J.A. Mollison took off for Quehee at 11 a.m. to-day, He will embark on the Empress or India for England on Saturday…

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Wreck-survivor Dead

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 6 September 1932 · page 4

R. Ponting, who was the sole survivor when the steamer Alert foundered off Cape Otway (Vic.) in 1912, died in London recently. Ponting…

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Explosion on Ferry Steamer Heavy Loss of Life

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 September 1932 · page 1

New York, Saturday.—With a roar that could be heard miles away, a wooden ferry steamer blew up in East River, New York City,…

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Travel to Sydney by Steamer Pleasant Trip—cheap Fares

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 September 1932 · page 3

Many people, overlook the advantages of travelling to Sydney and return by steamer, yet, it is one of the most pleasant and enjoyable, means, of…

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Afloat Again Steamer Undamaged MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 September 1932 · page 1

The steamer Edina, which went aground at Corio May yeaterday, was reflected early this morning in an undamaged condition…

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Attempt to Wreck Brisbane Express. Three Men Detained

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1932 · page 2

An attempt was made to derail the Brisbane express near Muswellbrook on Saturday night. The driver reported that the train…

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Attempt to Wreck Mail No Further Developments

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 4

So far there have been no further developments in connection with the attempt to derail the Brisbane Mail at Muswellbrook on…

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Attempt to Wreck Premises in N.Z. Atte in N.Z. Bomb Used Great Damage Hostility? Christchurch (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1932 · page 1

An attempt was made last night to blow up the premises of the Milk Coupon Co. The sound of the explosion was…

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Wrecked in the Pacific Story of the Tropic Bird

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 September 1932 · page 6

The Tropic Bird was a schooner of £15 tons. She sailed, from Sydney on March 31, 1893, with a crew of six Europeans and one Fijian, under the…

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Homeward-bound Scotsman Found Dead on Steamer "In Bad Health" Cabin Mate's Story Determined to Die Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 October 1932 · page 5

When the steamer Maunganui arrived in Sydney this morning from Wellington (New Zealand) the captain…

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Struck Rocks Picnic Launch Wrecked All Saved Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 October 1932 · page 8

One hundred men, women and children, members of a picnic party had a sensational experience late last night when the launch, Regent,…

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Got Even! Thieves Wreck Office SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 October 1932 · page 1

When their efforts to open the strong-room failed, thieves who entered the office of Sharpe Brothers, at Cllebe, last night, set about to…

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Traveller Disappears From Steamer Believed to Be Case of Suicide

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 1

Regarded as confirmation of the fears that R. Sims, the Sydney commercial traveller, who disappeared from the steamer Gwydir, on route from Sydney…

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Steamer Passengers Before Court Charges of Cheating Made. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Colombo

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 October 1932 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Levy, passengers by the Baradine, were brought before the police magistrate on charges of cheating in Melbourne, the amount…

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Tragedy and Romance on Steamer

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 October 1932 · page 1

Tragedy and romance travelled together on the Barrabool, which reached the Outer Harbour Adelaide, from London, on Friday. When it berthed a…

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Two Aero Club Pilots Killed in N.Z. Plane Crash Lost in Fog Struck Hilltop Wrecked Wellington (N.z.)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 October 1932 · page 1

The aeroplane, which failed to reach Wellington yesterday afternoon, owing to the fog, and for which an…

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Bank Wrecking Communist Move

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 8

Police officials are declaring that there is a nation-wide Left-extremist campaign for the purpose of destroying confidence in the banks, states…

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Wrecking of Russian Express Stationmaster Sentenced to Be Shot. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Moscow

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 2

The wrecking of the Black Sea express on October 16, killing 36, and injuring 51, was revealed by an announcement that sentence of death by…

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Air Freighter Wrecked Crew Picked Up Safely. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 1

A German air mail freighter, carry a pilot and mechanic, left Croydon aerodrome at 8.55 p.m., and sent out an S.O.S. at 9.37 p.m., not indicating its…

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