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Illawarra · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1934

3 stories in Illawarra's papers

Stray Notes Palatial Steamer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 June 1934 · page 3

The C.P.R. Atlantic liner Empress of Britain, has been cruising in Eastern waters and is the largest steamer to navigate the Suez Canal. A few…

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Shipwreck Mountain

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 12

The editor of the Bega "News" writes:—There are many sights to be seen along the Prince's Highway between Bega and Nowra, and some at…

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The Shipwreck Crew of the Sydney Cove

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 12

In my story of Early Land Settlement in Illawarra reference was made to the journey of the shipwrecked sailors of the ship, "Sydney Cove,"…

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