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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921

8 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers

Men From Wrecked Lugger Stiel Missing

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 4

There is no further news of the missing men, Bass and Smith, who are castaways from the wrecked Iug ger 'Henry' north west of Australia…

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Steamer Ashore

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 4

The steamer "Wollongbar" which, went ashore at Byron Bay on Saturday, was still in the same position yesterday…

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Wreckage Found Believed to Be 'Canistota.'

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 4

Wreekage, believed to be that of "Canistota," has been found at Lord Howe Island. Ten officers and thirty eight of a…

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Smallpox on Steamer

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 4

MELBOURNE.—Advice has been received that the steamer "Monoro," from Singapore to Australia, landed a smallpox patient at…

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Mine Completely Wrecked Relief Parties Working Feverishly

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 20 September 1921 · page 4

The mine was completely wrecked Rescue parties are still working feverishly to dig an opening. Assistance is being hurried from…

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Steamer Aground. Filled with Water. SYDNEY

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 4

The steamer "Perth," which grounded at Greymouth, is now full of water…

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Lost Vessels. Wreckage Found. SYDNEY

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Tuesday 15 November 1921 · page 4

Several lots of wreckage from the recently-stranded "Taranaki' were found on the coast A further find made was portion…

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Steamer Badly Damaged. Crashes into Wharf. SYDNEY

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Friday 18 November 1921 · page 6

The Commonwealth steamer "Araluen," struck the Levouka wharf. The impact caused damage to…

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