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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1935

149 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 8

Ketch Lost Two Men Drowned MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 April 1935 · page 1

It is feared that the ketch "Voina" has been lost off Flinders Island, and that the crew of two men has been drowned…

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Vessel Lost? Fears For Safety of Ketch "Voiama" Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 April 1935 · page 1

It is feared that the cray-fishing ketch "Voiama" has been lost off Flinders Island, and that the crew of two men have been drowned…

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S.O.S. Steamer in Trouble New York

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 10 April 1935 · page 1

The British freighter, Badagry, which was 200 miles east of St. John's, Newfoundland, sent out urgent S.O.S. signals to-day stating "hold filling…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 8

"Well, any way," she said consolingly, "this should be a lesson to him. This should frighten even him a bit." Her companion stared at her…

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Wrecker's Woe By Ralph Rood

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 April 1935 · page 7

The other smiled in the tolerant way Laurian found particularly irritating. "I do like him. I think him one of the finest boys I've ever met, but all…

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A Peep at the East Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Wilson Abroad Quaint Meal On Steamer

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 April 1935 · page 4

Mr. Stanley C. Wilson, of Annidale, who, with Airs. Wilson, has been on another visit to Japan en route to England, writes from Singapore to friends…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 April 1935 · page 7

"Oh, come, come," Hearne Digby said soothingly, and the ugly face softened with a smile, 'it's not as, bad as all that. Detectives are human…

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'Plane Wrecked Passenger's Lucky Escape SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Thursday 18 April 1935 · page 1

When a Gypsy Moth plane crashed at Morrinaville (New Zealand) while looping the loop, two passengers escaped with severe shock and slight…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Thursday 18 April 1935 · page 7

"You see," Hearne Digby went on, "in the first place there is that little episode of the night on Wrecker's Woe."…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 7

No, the question of real importance was how to get possession of that knife. He had told the girl just now that he knew Baxendale had it. He sincerely…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 12

"That." interposed the inspector, "was what I was explaining to Mr. Drew at the moment of your arrival, sir. What he calls a pocket book is…

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Dentist Drowned Fell From North Coast Steamer Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 1

Percy Warner Gaggin (53). a dentist, fe[?] from the deck of the North Coast steamer "Wollongbar" into the sea off Ballina Light on Saturday…

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Wrecker's Woe By Ralph Rodd

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 7

Clad in Courtney Trevor's dressinggown over Courtney Trevor's pyjamas, the invalid stood by the window gazing out frowning. He was telling…

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Wrecker's Woe Enmeshed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 May 1935 · page 8

The time-honoured position was reversed. Romeo leaned from the sill, Juliet—such a slim little Juliet—stood in the garden below and gazed up. if…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 8

But could one? it sounded simple enough England was a free country. Surely a fellow might hold his tongue if he chose. He doubted it. Suppose…

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Wrecker's Woe Providing a Nest

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 7

A friend of mine owned two king parrots, male and female. After he had kept them in a large, square wire cage for some time, the hen bird laid…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 11

Magda Torr relighted the candle, and with it in her hand she came over to the window. Even in the breathless moment she could not help moving…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 May 1935 · page 2

Inevitable disaster, inevitable—the grimmest word in all the language. He had not hope. only dread. Dread kept pace with him all the way. He dare…

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Life Ruined by Titanic Tragedy Lady Dull Gordon Passes Grave Charges After Wreck: What Seaman Said By Air Mail). London, April 27

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1935 · page 7

The death this week of Lady Duff Gordon—widow of Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon, fifth baronet; world-famous dress designer;…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 May 1935 · page 6

"Not she. Splendid advertisement, and probably a claim against the Home Office into the bargain. Belinda will love it when I've gingered her up a bit…

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