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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1913

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Captain Scott's Message. Appeal to Every Englishman How the Party Was Wrecked. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

The following is an extract from a pathetic message found on Captain Scott's body. "We took risks, but things have come out against us, therefore we have no…

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Wreckage. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

A portion of a rail and bulwarks, with the name "Galgabba" on the latter, has la[?] picked up at Port Stephens. The ketch [?] left Newcastle on…

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Is It a Wreck ?

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

Portion of a rail and bulwarks with the name "Galgabba" on the latter, were picked up at Port Stephens. The ketch Galbagga left…

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Wreck of Turkish Warship. Sofia

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

The wreck of a Turkish warship on the Black Cape a few days ago is now attributed to a Bulgarian mine…

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Wreck of Turkish Warship Sofia

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

The wreek of a Turkish warship on the Black Cape a few days ago is now attributed to a Bulgarian mine…

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"I Cut Plenty Men With Knife." Sensation on Board Steamer. Hindu Quartermaster Attacks Malays. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

A Hindu quartermaster on board a steamer lying in Wooloomooloo bay [?] amok with a sailor's knife this morning, and stabbed three Malay seamen belonging' to…

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"I Cut Plenty Men With Knife". Sensation on Board Steamer. Hindu Quartermaster Attacks Malays. SYDNEY,Tuesday

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 February 1913 · page 2

A Hindu quartermaster on board a steamer lying in Wooloomooloo bay an amok with a sailor's knife this morning, and stabbed three Malay seamen belonging to…

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Steamer and Lugger Founder. Crews Drowned Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

The small steamer Maggie, and the lugger Venture, are believed to have foundered between Bathurst Island and Darwin Green, the owner, and Richard webb an…

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Steamer and Lugger Founder. Crews Drowned Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 22 February 1913 · page 2

The email steamer Maggie, and the lugger Venture, are believed to have foundered between Bathurst Island and Darwin Green, the owner, and Richard Webb, an…

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Steamers Foundered. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

The steamer Maggie and the lugger Venture are supposed to have been lost off Darwin (Northern Territory) with all hands…

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A New Steamer

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

Messrs Dalgety and Company, agents for the White Star Line, have received advice that the new Liner "Ceramic," 18,000 tons, will sail…

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Gunboat Ashore. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 March 1913 · page 3

The gunboat Torch is ashore at Tamar Heads, Tasmania. It is expected she will be towed off to-day. There is no immediate danger…

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French Barque Wrecked SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

The French barque, Jean Bart, was totally wrecked on the South Australian coast. All hands were saved…

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French Barque Wrecked SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1913 · page 2

The French barque, Jean Bart, was totally wrecked on the South Australian coast. All hands were saved…

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Ship that Wrecked Lighthouse. Captain Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

Captain Jones, whose vessel destroyed the Wonga Shoal lighthouse, in South Australia, is before the Criminal Court at Adelaide, charged with the manslaughter of…

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Ship that Wrecked Lighthouse. Captain Charged with Manslaughter. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 March 1913 · page 2

Captain Jonea, whoso vessel destroyed the Wonga Shoal lighthouse, in South Australia, is before the Criminal Court at Adelaide, charged with the manslaughter of…

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Ketch on the Rocks SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

The ketch Shayward ran ashore on the rocks at Port Stephens last night, and is likely to become a total wreck…

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Ketch on the Rocks SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

The ketch Shayward ran ashore on the rocks at Port Stephens last night, and is likely to become a total wreck…

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Disastrous Storm in America. Towns Wrecked and People Killed. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

The town of Protuencal, U.S.A., has been destroyed by a cyclone. Three people were killed and 15 injured. Terrific rain and wind storms caused…

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Disastrous Storm in America. Towns Wrecked and People Killed. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 March 1913 · page 2

The town of Protueneal, U.S.A., has been destroyed by a cyclonie. Three people were killed and 15 injured. Terrific rain and wind storms caused…

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