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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1919

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Fire on a Steamer Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 3

A message his been received that the fire on the steamer J. A. Cox[?]is under control, and that the vessel is proceeding to Sydney…

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Four Steamer Cases in Tasmania. Hobart

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 3

It is reported that fou mild cases of influenza have been landed at Devenport, Tasmania, from the steamer Period, which arrived yesterday from Port Piric…

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Cutter Janet Wrecked Wellington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 3

The news of the wreck of the cutler Janet off Keppel's Island. New Zealand, is now confirmed. Wreckage has been found at Hanpai. The Janel in…

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To-day's Report. Trouble on a Steamer. Sydney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 1

The pneumonic influenza cases reported yesterday in Sydney and suburbs numbered 45, and at North Head five. One death was reported,…

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First Steel Steamer Launched Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 3

The first steel steamer, the Delengra, was launched at Walsh Island to-day…

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Equality of Japan. Racial Question Is Difficult May Wreck the League of Nations. Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 3

After a four hour sitting, the League Commission early this morning handed an amended Covenant to the Drafting Committee without completing the Japanese…

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Oil Tank Steamer in Distress Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

It rumored that an oil steamer accompanying the Australian fleet has broket down, and that the destroyer Parramatta is going to her assistance…

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Reducing Steamer Fares Minister Promises Help. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 May 1919 · page 2

Colonel Amery, Parliamentary UnderSecretary for the Colonies, has promised a deputation of Agents-General that he will communicate with the shipping…

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COASTAL - Steamer Wrecked All the Crew Saved. Wellington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 12 May 1919 · page 2

The coastal steamer Queen of the South, truck a rock during a fog near Cape Campbell lighthouse, New Zealand. The crew was saved, but it is feared the…

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Schooner Breaks Tow Line And is Driven Across North Head SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 2

The American schooner, H. D. Bendixsen, broke from her tow line while passing through the Heads yesterday afternoon. A heavy sea was running and the…

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A Coastal Wreck

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 2

The Captain and Five Others Lost. The steam collier Tuggerah, owned by the Wallarah Coal Company, and trading from Bulli to Sydney, coal…

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Trans-atlantic Flights. Australian Aviator Succeeds. Hawker Flies From Newfoundland to Ireland. Raynham's Machine Wrecked. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 2

Hawker, the Australian airman, has left St. John's, Newfoundland, for Ireland. The flight is thrilling Great Britain…

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Hawker Safe. Picked Up by Steamer. Sydney, Monday, 9 a.m

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 2

Lloyd's station at Lewis, Scotland, reports that the Danish steamed Mary, bound from New Orleans, picked up Harry Hawker and L[?]ut. Grieve…

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Steamer, for Queensland Ports Refused BRISBANE

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 29 May 1919 · page 3

Mr. Thcodore, Acting Premier of Queensland states that his recent request that the Queensland Government should be allowed to charter one on more…

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Paul Freeman Ashore Removed to Garrison Hospital Press Photographers Score Off Authorities SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 2

The deported p[?] Paul Freeman, who has [?] made the voyage between Australia and San Francis[?] four times without being allowed to…

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Bubonic Plague on Steamer Two Deaths Occur. London, May 22

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 2

A soldier on board the City of Sparta, which left Bombay on April 3, died on the voyage from bubonic plague. On her arrival at Liverpool on April 20 the vessel…

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The Kowhai Ashore Wellington

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 2

WELLINGTON, Monday. The Union Company's steamer Kowhai went ashore near Farewell Spit, New Zealand, early this morning, while bound…

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Unloading Steamer Yanka. Lilla. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 2

Unionist coal Jumpers began work unloading the cargo of nearly 6000 tons of coal from the steamer Yankulilla at the town pier, Port Melbourne, this…

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Murder on a Schooner. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 3

The inquiry into the shooting of the man K. Clatch of the schooner James Taft, was held to-day. Matson, a seaman, was committed for trial on a charge of…

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Unloading a Steamer. Sling Full of Timber Breaks Away. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 1 July 1919 · page 2

Wh[?] two men, named resp[?]ty, James MIlchell and William Thickness were assisting to [?]id from a steamer at [?]nont, a sling full of timer…

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