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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1932

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Epic of Wrecked Yacht Teddy: Amazing Escapes

The Uralla Times · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

Auckland, Thursday.—Saved as by a miracle by the timely arrival of a launch party when their yacht Teddy was lost off Little Eawau Island, 2[?]…

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Land Settlement Exploding Some Fallacies Wrecks for Lack of Financial Backing

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 6

Col. H. F. While, "Bald Blair," Guyra, writes: "Mr. Arthur Ash ton. in a letter to the press accuses me of advocating Land…

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Yesterday's News Sydney, Wednesday. Scott Will Try For Record[--] Irish Affairs[--] Political Control of Publnc Service [--]Woman ered[--]Attempt to Wreck Brisbane Express[--]A.L.P. Suggests Capital Levy[--]Britain Balances Budget

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 7

Mr. A. W. Scott will set out at the week-end to win back t he light aeroplane record from Britain to Australia in his famous Gipsy Moth…

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Flying to Bridge Actor Crashed Sustains Serious Injuries Plane Completely Wrecked MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 1

While attempting to fly to Sydney to se the opening of the bridge, Campbell Copelin, an actor, was badly injured when…

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Motor Boat Missing Fears for Crew's Safety No Trace of Wreckage ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

It is feared that a 13, foot motor beat, in which two fishermen left Beechport on Friday, has capsized and sunk…

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Will Stand Firm S.A. Behind Commonwealth Premier's Statement "Plan Might Be Wrecked" Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

Expressing the opinion that there was no other course open, but to stand solidly with the Commonwealth…

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DYNAMITE Used to Wreck Bridge Sequel to Mining Dispute ? BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 1

Late on Sunday night the railway bridge near Dobbyn and the railway points and line at Elsie Siding were blown up by a…

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Robbery on Steamer Jewellery Valued at £1200 Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 1

When the steamer "Sierra" reached Auckland yesterday from Sydney, officers reported that jewellery worth £1200 had been stolen from a…

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Jewel Robbery. From Mail Steamer £1200 Worth Taken SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 April 1932 · page 1

On arrival at Auckland from Sydney, officers of the American steamer Sierra reported to the police that jewellery worth £1200 had been stolen…

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The Steamer Nimbin Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 1

The steam "Nimbin" which went ashore on the Coast on Tuesday has been refloated…

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Fight to Save Steamer Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1932 · page 1

An outbreak of fire which occurred in the lower bunker of the cargo steamer "Saros," at Townsville, yesterday morning, was subdued after an…

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Cargo Steamer Afire Outbreak Quelled. BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Monday 11 April 1932 · page 1

An outbreak of fire occurred in the lower bunker of the cargo steamer "Saros" at Townsville yesterday morning, but was subdued after an all-day…

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Blown Ashore Interstate Steamer In Trouble MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 1

The Interstate steamer, Asbridge, was blown ashore at the mouth of the Yarra River yesterday, but was subsequently towed to safety by tugs…

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Schooner Abandoned Some of Crew Still Missing LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 1

The French schooner Rouzie was abandoned in the Bay of Biscay. The crew of 29 put off in eight boats, three of which have since been…

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Steamer Abandoned

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 15 April 1932 · page 3

The French steamer Ruzae was abandoned in the Bay of Biscay and the crew of 29 put off in eight boats, three of which have since been…

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Ketch Missing Wreckage Found ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 1

A piece of timber was picked up by the ketch "Nelcebee" about a mile and a quarter from Cape Hardy, which is thought to have belonged to the…

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Sea Tragedy! The Ketch "Vivid" Missing Wreckage Found Captain's Wife Hopeful Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 18 April 1932 · page 1

A piece of timber picked up by Captain E. S. Hipkins, of the ketch "Nelce Bee," about a mile and a quarter from…

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Charity's Reward Man Wrecks Woman's Home Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 April 1932 · page 1

When a young married woman living at Roseville told a man, who had been given temporary work about the premises that she was very…

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Ketch Lost Crew Missing ADELAIDE, Wdnesday

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 1

Wreckage found in Spencer's Gulf indicates that the ketch "Vivid" with her crew of three men was either wrecked or sunk…

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Sea Tragedy Wreckage From Missing Ketch Three Lives Lost Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 1

A hatch cover marked "Vivid, Port Adelaide." which has been washed up on the beach at Port Victoria, on the eastern side of Spencer Gulf, has…

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