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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1935

149 stories in New England's papers · page 5 of 8

Fisherman Drowned Boat and Steamer Collide SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1935 · page 1

Robert Ronald New (17) was drowned when a small fishing boat was run down and sunk in the Der went River by a river steamer…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 May 1935 · page 7

"Because she's a good woman," Ricky "returned solemnly. "They're the very; deuce." Haven't had much experience of…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 May 1935 · page 3

If Magda Torr did let Baxendale whisk her away that would give them time. Odd how he clung to the idea that if only they had time held win…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 22 May 1935 · page 3

"But for realising that it was your duty," Harrington supplied. And Laurian was quite grateful for she couldn't very well have told him her…

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Missing Passenger From Steamer Ormiston SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 May 1935 · page 1

When the steamer Ormiston reached Sydney to-day from Brisbane, the captain was unable to throw any further light on the disappearance of a…

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Wrecker's Woe By Ralph Rodd

The Inverell Times · Monday 27 May 1935 · page 7

"That's the cave," she said in her matter-of -fact way. "it's quite a big cave. I think the wreckers used to Sleep there. I know some people have…

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Harbor Collision Steamer and Collier SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 28 May 1935 · page 1

Early this morning, a collision occurred off Fort Denison between the Manly steamer Balgowlah and the collier Birchgrove…

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Wrecker's Woe by Ralph Rodd

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 May 1935 · page 3

"I kidnapped, the Inspector" she announced calmly. "I've had him safe on Wrecker's Woe for hours and hours. I meant to keep him there till next…

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Liner Wrecked Passengers and Crew Rescued CAPETOWN

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 May 1935 · page 4

The liner Ville de Paris was wrecked north of Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, to-day. All the passengers and crew were…

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Wrecker's Woe

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 May 1935 · page 12

"Exactly. Most annoying, Isn't it? In a sense, that is, but then I've been through it all before. Weary work following the wrong trail. We've been…

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Helpless Launch Adrift Occupants' Unenviable Experience Flares Attract Pilot Steamer Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 June 1935 · page 1

A launch containing six women and a man became disabled off Long Reef late yesterday afternoon…

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Unknown Man Collapsed on Steamer SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 10 June 1935 · page 1

A man whose identity is not established, collapsed on the steamer Gwydir when the vessel left Sydney for Newcastle at midnight…

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Passenger's Death Collapsed on Steamer 'Gwydir' Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1935 · page 1

A man, whose identity has not been established, collapsed and died on the steamer "Gwydir" shortly after the vessel left Sydney for Newcastle at…

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Daring Voyager Driven Ashore SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 1

"The Pup," a 16ft. motor boat, in which Gordon Doherty is making an ocean voyage of 4000 miles, was driven ashore this morning at the…

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"The Pup" in Trouble Driven Ashore on South Coast Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1935 · page 8

"The Pup" a 16 foot motor boat in which Gordon Doherty is making an ocean voyage of 4000 miles was driven ashore this morning at the…

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Incident in Harbour Ketch Drifts Ashore Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1935 · page 1

During rough seas in Sydney Harbour, the auxiliary ketch "Eilander" broke her moorings off Manly and drifted ashore. The craft is in a…

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Steamer in Trouble Rushing to Sydney SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 19 June 1935 · page 1

A wireless message has been received from the steamer Nollington Court, 6997 tons, which is on a voyage from Whyalla to Japan, stating that the…

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Shipping Battered By Mountainous Waves Wreckage Missing Launch Located Three Men Missing Heavy Seas on Coast Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1935 · page 1

Shortly sifter midnight, Sergt. Taper, after viewing wreckage at Wattamatta Bay, expressed the opinion…

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Boatshed Wrecked Coogee Life Saving Club's Loss Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 19 June 1935 · page 1

A boatshed at the Coagee Surf Life Saving Club house was compeltely wrecked during heavy weather last night…

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Explosion at Hospital Steriliser Wrecked

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 June 1935 · page 6

The sterilising room attached to the operating theatre at the Tweed District Hospital was badly damaged when the steam sterilising plant…

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