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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1914

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Britannic. Royal Mail Triple Screw White Star Steamer

The North Western Courier · Friday 6 March 1914 · page 1

The construction of the [?] White Star steamer "Britannie" is a [?] notable event in the history of shipping, the name being one that will appeal to…

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Reversible Lifeboat

The North Western Courier · Friday 13 March 1914 · page 3

The distinguishing feature of a now type of lifeboat is that it is the same underneath as it is shown on the top. In other words, it is ready whichever…

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Wreck of Swedish Barque. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 2

The Swedish barque Trifolium was wrecked at Lands End. The captain and four of the crow were drowned. Six were rescued by the rocket brigade…

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Wreck of Swedish Barque. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 2

The Swedish barque Trifolium was wrecked at Lands End. The captain and four of the crow were drowned. Six were rescued by the rocket brigade…

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Wreck of Steamer. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 2

Exciting scenes marked the wreek of the steamer City of Sydney off Sambro. The captain was drowned but the others on board were saved…

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Wreck of Steamer. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 2

Exciting scenes marked the wreck of the steamer City of Sydney off Sambro. The captain was drowned but the others on board were saved…

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Our Wires WRECKED

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 6

The inter-island trading vessel, Kilai, has been wrecked on a reef in the Fiji group. The vessel arrived off Uulaga passage at night, and the…

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Steamer Wrecked Brisbane

Manilla Express · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 6

The French steamer, St. Paul, bound from Noumea to Brisbane, struck a rock off Cape Moreton, and settled…

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Steamer Blown Up. Terrible Disaster in the Pacific. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 2

It is reported from Honolulu that a steamer which was carrying explosives to one of the Kawaiaan Islands was blown up. Between 40 and 50 persons were killed…

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Steamer Blown Up. Terrible Disaster in the Pacific. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 2

It is roportod from Honolulu that a steamer which was carrying explosives to ono of the Hawainan Islands was blown up. Bet ween 40 and 50 persons were killed…

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WRECKED. Brisbane

Manilla Express · Saturday 28 March 1914 · page 6

The steamer St. Paul was wrecked off Cape Mortan, and 18 lives were lost. So far as is known eleven were saved. It is supposed that the…

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Steamer in a Gale. Crew Mutiny and Loot Stores. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 2

The Chilian steamer Maipo arrived at Falmouth in a dismantled condition, having been badly damaged daring a heavy gale. All the boats were lost and the deck…

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Steamer in a Gale. Crew Mutiny and Loot Stores. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 2

The Chilian steamer Maipo arrived at Falmouth in a dismantled condition, having been badly damaged daring a heavy gale. All the boats were lost and the decK…

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Wreck of the St. Paul. Inquiry Opened. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 2

An inquiry has boon opened in B[?]bane concerning the wreek of the French stenmor St.Paul. The helm[?] stated that just previous…

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Wreck of the St. Paul Inquiry Opened. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 1 April 1914 · page 2

All inquiry has been opened in Brisbane concerning the wreck of the French steamer St Paul. The helmsman stated that just previous…

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Ferry Steamer Sinks Tug. Excitement on the Harbor. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 2

A sensational collision occurred in the harbor this morning between the Manly Company's steamer Bellubera and the Government tag Kate. The latter craft was…

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Ferry Steamer Sinks Tug. Excitement on the Harbor. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 2

A sensational collision occurred in the harbor this morning between the Manly Company's steamer Bellubera and the Government tag Kate. The latter craft was…

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Torpedo Boat. Wrecked

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1914 · page 4

Near Toulon the French torpedo boat 358 struck a rock and sank. The crew were rescued…

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Collision Off the Heads. Steamer Run On the Beach. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 2

A collision occurred at South Head early this morning between the steamers Dunmore and Kiama. The former was badly damaged and the captain immediately…

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Collision Off the Heads. Steamer Run On the Beach. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 April 1914 · page 2

A collision occurred at South Head early this morning between the steamers Dunmore and Kiama. The former was badly damaged and the captain immediately…

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