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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1934

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

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 April 1934 · page 8

"None of these things was ever kept there," he said. "Mrs. Toor took no interest in them." Ricky never moved a muscle, but…

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

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 8

"We can do it as neatly here as anywhere. At least I don't know. When all's said and done it was clumsy to stab my man and then throw…

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Steamer Sinks Crew Safe NEWCASTLE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 1

The wooden steamer, Boambee, sank at the moorings at Clarencetown early this morning. The vessel was loaded with…

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

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 8

"Poor little parrot," the man said soothingly. "Such a pretty little poll parrot, and in such a nice cage!" As he said that Heme Digby…

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Nearly Drowned Perilous Swim Ashore SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

Charles Parsons, 37. and Harry Parsons, 39, narrowly escaped drowning when the boat in which they were fishing near La Pcrouse capsized…

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Terrific Storm Ketch at Sea Wonderful Adventures MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

The ketch, Defender, which arrived last night from Smithtown, Tasmania, encountered terriffic weather on the voyage across…

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Launch Crew Saved Picked Up by Passenger Steamer. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 April 1934 · page 1

The passenger liner "Marella" picked up three occupants of a disabled fishing launch about 24 miles from Newcastle. They had been drifting for…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). Comedy (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 April 1934 · page 8

"And in the present case, it is only clear that those same natural causes were not answerable for this poor fellow's decease," remarked the vicar,…

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Tasman's Toll Fishing Smacks Wrecked HOBART

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 April 1934 · page 1

A message was received from Hobart from New Year Island that the fishing boats, "Tagunay" and "Star" had been wrecked…

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Our New Serial Story "Wreckers Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). Comedy (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 April 1934 · page 8

Belinda had moved to the side of the car. Her delicate white hands grasped the edge of it. Her light wrap was thrown back revealing a…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). Two Embarrassed Gentlemen

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 April 1934 · page 8

Plain Jane ran her fingers through her closely cropped hair. It was coarse hair of a mousy shade. "That's all very well," she said…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). Two Embarrassed Gentleman (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 1 May 1934 · page 8

Even to-day he had a shrewd suspicion that this very j[?] The Heron had set him had simply been devised to make him feel important. Digby…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). Revolt. (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 May 1934 · page 8

"Hanged if I know what you're driving at," Ricky growled, a little sulkily. Up went the tormentor's brows…

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Fire at Wharf Steamer in Danger. MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1934 · page 1

A fire which broke out at South Wharf early to-day at one time looked as though it would spread to the Tasmanian…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). Revolt (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 5 May 1934 · page 8

A shadow passed over Pawson's pleasant face. Mr. J. had clearly no reason to wish to give up such an excellent situation, and she couldn't…

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World's Apathy to Wards Peace May Wreck League of Nations. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1934 · page 4

In a broadcast address. the President of the University Branch of the League of Nations' Union (Mr. H, b. Black) said that unless the world…

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Steamer Ashore Vessel In Serious Position. at River Entrance. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 May 1934 · page 1

The coastal steamer Nambucca went ashore at the entrance to the Nambucca River on the North Coast…

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Air Liner Lost In Channel Crossing Six People Aboard. All Drowned, It Is Feared Search Planes Sight Wreckage. LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 1

A French air liner which left Le Bourget this morning for Croydon, with three passengers and a crew of three, is missing. It is believed to have crashed into the English Channel…

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Our New Serial Story Published by Special Arrangement. "Wrecker's Woe". (Copyright). the Heron's Wonder Tale (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 10 May 1934 · page 8

"The stuff," Hearne said quietly, "is buried in a district of South America you have probably never heard of The chart--clue--call it what…

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Our New Serial Story "Wrecker's Woe". Published by Special Arrangement. (Copyright). the Heron's Wonder Tale. (Continued)

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 May 1934 · page 8

Hearne Digby had none of the little conventional tricks so many men indulge in. He did not try to appear crestfallen or ashamed of his…

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