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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1948

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Attempt to Wreck Brisbane Express

Glen Innes Examiner · Friday 5 November 1948 · page 1

NAMBUCCA, Friday.—An attempt to wreck the Brisbane express with sleepers failed last nighty, but passengers were badly shaken when luggage trashed from the racks as the train, traveling at…

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Missing Plane Found Lost Nearly Twelve Months Ago Two Bodies Near Wreckage CANBERRA

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 1

The wreckage of a two-seater plane lost nearly 12 months ago on a flight from Sydney to Geelong, has been found in rugged country a few miles west of Canberra…

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Plane Wreckage Found

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 November 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Friday: Wreckage of a two-seater plane lost nearly twelve months ago on a…

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British Freighter Overdue BelieVed to Have Foundered HALIFAX, Wednesday

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 November 1948 · page 2

American coastguard and Canadian search planes are looking for a storm damaged British freighter which, it is…

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Dutch Steamer Rescues American Ship

Glen Innes Examiner · Wednesday 29 December 1948 · page 1

ATHENS, Wednesday.—According to a report received by the Greek Marine Ministry, the Dutch steamer Uraguay, has…

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