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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1931

25 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Ferry Steamer Sinks Tow Line Parts Three Rescued

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

The newly built ferry steamer, Glenrowan which was to have taken up running on the Stockton to Newcastle service, sank between the…

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Steamer Aground Passengers and Crew Safe (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 1

A Capetown message states that the Belgian steamer Kablnda is ashore On Mafia Island and is breaking up. The passengers and crew were…

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Mudgee Mail. Attempt to Wreck

Western Champion · Monday 2 February 1931 · page 7

When the Mudgee mail arrived in Sydney, an Saturday morning, it was reported that a locomotive pinch bar had been placed across the track near…

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Mudgee Mail Attempt to Wreck

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 3

An attempt was made eariy on Monday morning at Katoomba to wreck the Mudgee mail. A locomotive pinch bar, which is…

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Further Shocks IN N.Z. TOWNS Many Buildings Wrecked (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

Further violent earthquake shocks occurred at Napier and Wairoa yesterday. Refugees are being asked not to…

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Hidden Treasure a Wreck. Early Mystery of West Australian Coast

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 4

The discovery of a human skeleton and ancient coins at the mouth of the Moore River, 50 miles north of Perth, recalls one of the earliest…

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Factory Wrecked Struck by Lightning

Western Champion · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 12

Struck by lightning during the height of a terrific thunderstorm (says a Meblourne wire), portion of the prem'ses at Deer Park, occupied…

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15 DROWNED Steamer Sinks After Collision (By Wire) Sydney. Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

A cable from Belgrade states that 15 persons were drowned in a collision between a river steamer and another vessel on the Danube during a…

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Missing From Steamer. Well Known Accountant (Dy Wire) Sydney, Monday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 1

A wireless message was received, yesterday from the steamer Katoom ba," to the effect that Mr. A. R. Hartyped, senior partner of. Proud,…

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Viking Disaster 128 Ashore, 27 Missing (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

A cable from Newfoundland states that the sealer, "Boothic," picked up a boat containing three survivors of fiie "Viking" explosion…

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10 Lives Lost Steamer on Rocks (By Wire) Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 1

A cable from London states that with the loss of 10 lives, the steamer "Citrine" from Glasgow, bound for North Wales, was wrecked on Bradd's…

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Latest Telegrams Southern Cloud Hope Abandoned. No Traces of Wreckage. Sydney

Western Champion · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 6

All hope has been abandoned of a successful ending to the search for the missing air liner, the Southern Cloud…

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Steamer Ashore Wreek of the Malabar

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

The Burns Philip motor steamer, Malabar, went aground on the rocks in Long Bay, Sydney, on Friday morning last. The passengers and crew were…

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Hopeless Wreck City of Cairo KOEPANG

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1931 · page 1

A hopeless wreck cm a hill, twelve miles from Koepang, the giant Hercules three-engined City of Cairo, which brought the Urst British a[?]…

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FOUND Missing 'Plane Body Under Wreckage?

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 1

A report from Tallarook, 56 miles from Melbourne, states that it is believed that Pilot Ekin's 'plane has been found six miles…

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Liner to End Her Own Life. Dash Ashore with Flags Flying

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 4

With flags flying and her twin screws thrashing the water at their utmost speed, the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's 9000-ton liner Orita…

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Cotter Wrecked Crew Saved (By Wire) Sydney. Monday

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 1

A radio report from Flinders Island states that the "Romp" was wrecked on july 30 at Cone Point, as the result of being caught…

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Tourist Steamer. "Orsova's" Maiden Trip

Western Champion · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 10

High standards in tourist travel between Australian and Europe have been set by the establishment of the Orient lane Tourist-Steamer…

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"ORSOVA" Maiden Trip As Tourist Steamer

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 7

High standards in tourist travel between Australia and Europe have been set by the establishment of the Orient Line Tourist…

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"WRECKERS" Hogan's Attack

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 1

The Victorian Labor Premier (Mr Hogan) urged the strikes In the seamen's and meat dispute to return to work immediately…

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