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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1912

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Another Shipwreck

Forbes Times · Wednesday 3 January 1912 · page 2

The Norwegian ship Askorft, 1616 tons, bound from South America to Newcastle, has become a total wreek in Elizabeth Bay…

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Wreckage on the Coast. Brisbane

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 5 January 1912 · page 2

A quantity of wreckage, apparently from a wooden vessel, has been found on the beach at Gatcombe Head, near Gladstone, in…

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Wreckage on Queensland Coast

Forbes Times · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 4

A report from Gladstone, Queensland states that a quantity of wreckage has been found on the Leach near the Gatcombe Head…

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An Overdue Steamer. Perth

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 March 1912 · page 2

Increasing anxiety exists in West Australia for the overdue steamer Koombaua. A search steamer is being sent out…

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A Steamer in Danger

Forbes Times · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

In West Australia grave anxiety is felt as to the safety of the steamer Koombana. It is feared that the vessel has met with the full force of a cyclone…

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Wreck of the Largest Steamer in the World

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 2

Wireless messages received in New York from the White Star liner Titanic, the largest steamer in the world, and on her maiden voyage from England to New…

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Terrible Shipwreck. Appalling Loss of Life. New York

Western Champion · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 15

The great White Star liner Titanic, 45,000 tons, one of the largest sieamers in the world, while on her maiden voyage from…

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Shipwrecked Kitten. Special Trip of Rescue

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 4

An electric launch put out from a wharf near Trent Bridge on 22nd December for the special purpose of resting a shipwrecked kitten which was…

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Unknown Wreckage. Melbourne

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

A quantity of wreckage has been washed ashore at Warden Head, near Ulladulla, Victoria…

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Wreck of the Titanic. Stories of the Survivors. Graphic Details

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 4

The "New York Herald" gives graphic details of the disaster to the Titanic, and of the terrible aftermath. Mr Charles Stengel, the well-known…

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Latest Cablegrams. Wreck of the Titanic. Latest Details. London

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

Wild reports are in circulation in New York, to the effect that Mr Ismay was responsible for the wreck of the Titanic. It is asseretd that he…

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The Titanic Wreck. a Thrilling Account

Forbes Times · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 4

The London "Daily News" publishes a thrilling narrative as related by Lady Cosmo Duff-Gordon. "I was asleep when the crash…

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British Destroyers Damaged. a Barque Wrecked

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 6

After a brilliant engagement off Milford on Monday night, August 9th, in connection with the naval manoeuvres, when both the Red and Blue sides claimed a…

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Another Steamer Gone. Adelaide

Forbes Times · Saturday 11 May 1912 · page 4

The steamer Australian is full of water, and there is no hope of saving her. All hands have been saved…

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Thrilling Sea Adventure. a Barque and Schooner

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 6

The Warren liner Iowa has reached Liverpool from Galveston, after a very rough passage, during which the after wheel-house, 35ft above the sea, was smashed by a gigantic wave. She…

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A Steamer's Record. Sydney

Forbes Times · Saturday 1 June 1912 · page 4

The new steamer Palganbri, just returned from the Clarence River, put up a record, covering the distance in 19 hours 40 minutes…

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A Steamer Capsizes. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 28 June 1912 · page 4

The river steamer Pearl capsized while on her trip to Copmanhurst, Clarence River. One man is reported missing…

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A Steamer Capsizes. Sydney

Forbes Times · Saturday 29 June 1912 · page 4

The steamer Pearl capsized in Whitman Creek, Clarence River, and sank in deep water. The crew were saved, but some…

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Latest Telegraphic. a Steamer Missing. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1912 · page 2

The steamer Kyogle, which left Sydney on Saturday night for the Richmond River, has not since been reported. The vessel is probably…

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A Missing Ketch. Sydney

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1912 · page 4

There are still no tidings of the missing ketch Candidate. The worst is feared…

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