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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1934

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Goods Valued at £1500 Seized By Police DUTIABLE ? French Perfumes Customs Guard Placed on Schooner SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 1

Last night police and customs officials boarded the schooner Isabel, which arrived from the Panama…

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Explosion at Uralla Shop Wrecked

Guyra Argus · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 2

With a roar that was heard nine miles away, a terrific explosion completely wrecked Bow Bros' Cash and Carry Store at Uralla on Tuesday night,…

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Shipwrecked Crew Newcastle

The Uralla Times · Thursday 11 January 1934 · page 3

The South African Government steamer Dalla, which bunkered at Newcastle yesterday, en route to Sydney, figured recently in an…

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Shipwreck and Disaster in Europe-20 Deaths Heat Wave Towns Top 100 Highest 107 Degrees SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

Intense heat was experienced throughout the State yesterday. Balranald and Wentworth led with 107 dgerees, followed by Menindie and…

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Riots in Paris Troops Fire on Mob Severa Killed; Many Wounded Crowds Start Fires Many Buildings Wrecked PARIS

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 1

With the Chamber surrounded by police and mounted guards, and with thousands of troops hidden…

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"Wrecker's Woe" The "Examiner's" New Serial

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 4

The first instalment of "Wrecker's Woe." the "Examiner's" new serial, will appear in Thursday's issue…

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Our New Serial Story Published by Special Arrangement. "Wrecker's Woe". (Copy Right), First Instalment Marooned

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 8

Laurian, her hands clasped round her knees, an old grey cape about her shoulders, sat perched high on a ledge of that great pile of limestone…

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Our New Serial Story "Wreckers Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). First Instalment Chapter I.—(Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 8

She was annoyed. He knew that she was annoyed. The rottenest luck to lead off by vexing her. He didn't wonder though. It was unpardonable…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). First in Stalment Chapter I.—(Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 8

"Yes, they are rather,'" Ricky agreed, snatching at the opening. "Of course the next generation maybe less stuffy, but I fancy that a good…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). First Instalment Chapter I.--(Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 1 March 1934 · page 16

"Bit draughty in winter?" Ricky suggested. He didn't believe himself that he cared twopence about material comfort, but to think of this…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe" Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). First Instalment the Toll of the Sea (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 8

Laurian had already joined the group. In the centre of it stood a man in coastguard's uniform, a trim, smart figure. He…

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Sensational Report Strange Seaplane Unidentified Steamer SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 1

A report received at Rabaul States that a strange seaplane was sighted at With, 200 miles distant. An unidentified steamer was also…

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Crew Leaves Doomed Vessel Trawler Sinks Crew Rescued by Steamer Water Rushes in Through Leaking Plates Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 March 1934 · page 1

The eighty-four ton trawler "Unique" sank yesterday off the South Coast. The crew was rescued by the…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). First Instalment the Stranger Who Came Too Late (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 8

At the first streak of dawn he had joined the searchers. An hour ago he had come to the cove and had not been able to resist finding out…

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Washed Ashore Body of Fisherman SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 1

The body washed ashore at Newport, Kembla, is believed to be that of Alfred McBurnie, who with fishing tackle left Ashfield on Monday…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement (Copyright). First Instalment the Stranger Who Came Too Late (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 8

"Ever heard the saying about beggars and choice?" Drew returned. Perhaps he wouldn't have said that but for the fact that it was dawning…

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Collier Ashore Salvage Work Necessary. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

The well-known collier. "Bealiba" went ashore during a dense fog on Pelican Point, near Nora Heads this morning…

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"Wreckers Woe". Our New Serial Story Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). First Instalment the Cipher. (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 8

Ricky did his best, and as he laboured--two newspapers which simply wouldn't blaze, some heather which wasn't dry, chunks of wood,…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). First Instalment a Woman's Despair (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 8

"The Kismet! Mrs. Torr's Kismet!" He nodded. "Saw Mrs. Torr herself after a…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe" Published by Special Arrangement. (Copy Right). First in Stalment Laurian Plays the Thief (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 8

Three tear-stained faces, three pairs of swollen eyes, three faithful hearts mourning over the supposed death of the mistress who was still…

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