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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1932

103 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 6

Mollison Will Start All Over Again by Steamer Mollison's Return Start Over Again London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 September 1932 · page 1

The weather has be[?]ten me. I am terribly disappointed, and have been feeling rotten the last few days. I am returning by…

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Woman Disappears From River Steamer San Francisco

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 September 1932 · page 1

Dorothy Millets, who is possibly the woman named in the inquest on Paul Bern, the husband of the film actress, Jean Harlow,…

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Planes Wrecked Collision at Essendon Occupants Escape. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 September 1932 · page 1

Two Gipsy Moth aeroplanes owned by the Victorian section of the Australian Aero Club collided yesterday afternoon at Essendon aerodrome and…

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The Brisbane Express Attempt to Wreck Three Men Detained Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 September 1932 · page 1

An attempt was made to derail the Brisbane express near Muswellbrbok on Saturday night. The driver reported that the train…

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Fire on Steamer Fireman Overcome Flames Still Burning ADELAIDE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 September 1932 · page 1

A fire broke out on the German freighter Stassfurt at Port Adelaide yesterday. After two hours fighting it was…

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Attempt to Wreck Brisbane Express

The Uralla Times · Thursday 22 September 1932 · page 12

An attempt was made to derail the Brisbane express near Muswellbrook on Saturday night. The driver reported that the train…

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EXPLOSION Attempt to Wreck Factory Due to Hostility Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 September 1932 · page 1

An attempt was made at Christchurch (N.Z.) last night to blow up the Milk Coupon Co's, premises…

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"Dead" Man Appears. Sensation on Steamer

The Uralla Times · Friday 30 September 1932 · page 3

A demented cook, who was believed to have been drowned off the steamer City of Canton, lying in Sydney, on Sunday night,…

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Wrecked Again Lady Chaytor's 'Plane. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 October 1932 · page 1

While trying to mane a forced landing at a station, six miles from Bungendore yesterday, Pilot Richards, in Lady Chaytor's 'plane, crashed into the…

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Picnickers Wrecked on "Sow and Pigs" All Rescued Safely SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 October 1932 · page 1

Over 100 men, women and children, members of a picnic party, had a sensational experience late last night when a launch struck the rocks on…

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Bexley Home Wrecked by Basket Bomb Terrific Explosion Culmination of Vendetta Against Woman "Your Doom Is Near." Said Warning Letter SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1932 · page 1

With an explosion which could be heard all over the district, a bomb severely damaged the home of Miss Martha Harris, of Mimosa Street, Bexley, early this morning…

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True to Name Breakdown Waggon Runs Amok Furniture Warehouse Wrecked Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1932 · page 1

While Frank White aged 21 years, was riding along High-street, Prahran, his brother Jack as passenger on the pillion seat of a motor cycle he…

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S.O.S. Aeroplane in Channel Steamer Rescues Crew, LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 31 October 1932 · page 1

A steamer picked up the pilot and mechanic of a German freight aeroplane, which was forced down in the Channel last night…

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Mission Steamer Wrecked on Maiden Voyage SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 November 1932 · page 1

The new "Southern Cross" the Melanesian Mission steamer, was totally wrecked yesterday on the island of Oneityum in the…

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On One Engine The Steamer Zealandia Wellington (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 November 1932 · page 1

With only one engine being used, the steamer Zealandia sailed from Auckland to Sydney yesterday afternoon…

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Wrecked Steamer Master Safe SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 November 1932 · page 1

The master of the wrecked vessel "Southern Cross" is safe, having reached Vila in a launch. Details of the wreck show that the…

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Wrecked Mission Steamer Captain Reported Safe. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 November 1932 · page 1

The master of the wrecked mission vessel "Southern Cross" is safe having reached Vila in a launch. Details of the wreck show that the…

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Prisoner a Nervous Wreck May Be Released. Perth

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1932 · page 1

It is understood that A. G. Clayton, who was sentenced to seven months for fraud in connection with a newspaper cross-word competition,…

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Miraculous Escape Washed Ashore After 2½ Hours

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1932 · page 6

Captain H. S. Banner, skipper of the American liner s.s. President van Buren, had a narrow escape from death recently, when he went…

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Scow Wrecked Crew Reach Safely Wellington (N.Z.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 28 November 1932 · page 1

En route from Blenheim, the scow "Echo," of 99 tons, struck a rock near the lighthouse at the entrance to Wellington Harbour last night. The…

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