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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 2 of 2

'Plane Wrecked. Two Men Injured

Western Champion · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 14

An Australian National Airways moth 'plane, piloted by Mr. O. B. Ball, of Sydney, and carrying a passenger, Mr. J. Campbell, was wrecked at…

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RE-FLOATED Tug and Steamer (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 24 November 1931 · page 1

The tug "Terranora" and the coastal steamer, "Tyalgum," which grounded on the bar at Tweed Heads on Thursday last, have both been…

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WRECKERS. Attempt to Derail. SYDNEY

Western Champion · Thursday 10 December 1931 · page 11

An attempt was made this morning to derail a locomotive between Springwood and Valley Heights. A dog spike had been thrust into…

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French Airplane Down in Mediterranean Rubber Boat Ashore (By Wire) Sydney

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 15 December 1931 · page 1

A cable from Algiers states that an empty rubber boat was washed fcsbore near Algiers, and was identified as part of the equipment of the…

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His Holiness Has Narrow Escape. Rooms Crash at Vatican. Priceless Library Wrecked

Western Champion · Thursday 24 December 1931 · page 9

The entire right wing of the Vatican library, built in 1588, crash-ed on Tuesday following the collapse of the roof. Fortunately, the greater part of the staff and a number of workmen engaged on repairs had left shortly before the crash and it is still uncertain whether…

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