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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1912

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London Suffragettes. Wreck Costly Windows. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 November 1912 · page 2

Suffragettes started on the West End, London, last night and wrecked costly windows in many establishments. Two arrests were made…

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Polar Expedition Wrecked. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 November 1912 · page 4

A steamer with the Russian Polar expedition ou board is reported to have been wrecked…

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Madman on Steamer, LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 2

A passenger on board the Trans-Atlantic steamer, Catalina, suddenly went mad and attacked his fellow-passengers at night, wounding 13…

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Madman on Steamer. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 8 November 1912 · page 2

A passenger on board the Trans-Atlantic steamer, Catalina, suddenly went mad and attacked his fellow-passengers at night, wounding 13…

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Steamer in Peril. Many Passengers in Danger. Quebec

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 November 1912 · page 2

The steamer Royal George grounded in the St Lawrence in a thick fog. There are 900 passengers aboard. The situation of the vessel is regarded as serious…

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Steamer in Peril. Many Passengers in Danger. Quebec

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 November 1912 · page 2

The steamer Royal George grounded in the St. Lawrence in a thick fog. There are 900 passengers aboard. The situation of the vessel is regarded as serious…

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Schooner Wrecks Fishing Fleet. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 3

The schooner Casimir Perrier broke adrift from her moorings at Dunkirk and crashed into a fleet of small fishing ships, fifteen of which were sunk; and a number…

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Schooner Wrecks fishing Fleet. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 14 November 1912 · page 3

The schooner Casimir Perrier broke adrift from her moorings at Dunkirk and crashed into a fleet of small fishing ships, fifteen of which were sunk; and a number…

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Split in Labor Party. "Whole Hoggers" Prepared to Spring Crisis. May Wreck the State Party. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 2

It is reported that a complete rupture is probable between the State and Federal Labor parties In connection with the referenda proposals…

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Split in Labor Party. "Whole Hoggers" Prepared to Spring Crisis. May Wreck the State Party. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 19 November 1912 · page 2

It is reported that a complete rupture is probable between the State and Federal Labor parties in connection with the referenda proposals…

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To Wreck the Express. Bastardly Attempt That Failed. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 2

A dastardly attempt was made to wreck the Auckland-Wellington express near Huntly. New Zealand, a number of sleepers being placed across the line…

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To Wreck the Express, Dastardly Attempt That Failed. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 22 November 1912 · page 2

A dastardly attempt was madeo to wreck the Auckland-Wellington express near Huntly, New Zealand, a number of sleepers being placed across the line…

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Wreck for £300. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 2

The wreck of the steamer Tilba was sold at public auction for £300…

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Wreck for £300. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 23 November 1912 · page 2

The wreck of the steamer Tilba was sold at public auction for £300…

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Steamer Ashore. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 7

The steamer Friendship is ashore at the Tweed River entrance. The vessel is nearly high and dry on Loth sides. The chalices of salvage are…

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Steamer Ashore. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 7

The steamer Friendship is ashore at the Tweed River entrance. The vessel is nearly high and dry on both sides. The chances of salvage are…

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Ashore

Manilla Express · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 5

The coasting steamer Friendship, 214 tons, a regular trader between Sydney and Tweed Heads, is as[?] at the southern entrance of…

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Stranded Steamer. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 3

The starnded steamer Friendship at Tweed Heads is now touching the rocks broadside on. The stern is grounding heavily. The position of the vessel is very dangerous…

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Fire on a Steamer. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

A fire broke out aboard the steamer Silesia at Hamburg. The cargo was principally destroyed…

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Fire on a Steamer. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

A fire broke out aboard the steamer [?]esia at Hamburg. The cargo was principally destroyed…

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