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Hunter Valley · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1934

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'Plane Wrecked Crashed on Treetops Pilot Safe Salamoa, Dec, 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1934 · page 1

Pilot Donald Crisp, who crashed while flying from Saiamoa to on Tuesday, arrived safely at Wall to-night, Although his plane was co—…

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Plane Wreckage HONOLULU, Dec. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 December 1934 · page 1

The naval authorities believe that the pieces of aircraft wreckage, found on the beach of Naahau Island, are…

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Coastal Steamer Springs a Leak

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 December 1934 · page 2

The small coastal steamer Elsie sprang a leak off Botany Bay yesterday, and is now sheltering at Kurnell. It is believed that the vessel was in…

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Huge Waves Steamer Springs Leak SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 December 1934 · page 1

Engulfed by huge waves in the violent storm which broke over Sydney and the coastal areas last night, the coastal steamer Elsie sprang a leak…

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Terrific Storm in Metropolitian Area Houses Wrecked and Trees Uprooted

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 December 1934 · page 1

A thunderstorm of great intensity swept across the metropolitan area between 5.30 and 6.30 o'clock last night and did great damage in many suburbs and on the harbour. More than 109 points of rain fell in 25 minutes…

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Air Liner Wrecked Crashed in Storm Near Baghdad. Seven Occupants Killed

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 December 1934 · page 4

CAIRO, Saturday.—Burnt to cinders and with the crew of four and three passengers all dead, the missing Royal Dutch Air' Line's Douglas machine…

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