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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1914

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Orient Steamer Otranto. Taken Over by the Admiralty. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 3

The postal authorities have received advice that the repartment of the Orient steamer Otranto on August 14th, has been cancelled, the admiralty having taken over…

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A Dutch Steamer Stopped. Ship's Papers Examined. Permitted to Proceed. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

A wireless message from the Dutch steamer Houtman, states that the vessel was stopped in the Macassar Straits, Dutch East Indies, by the German cruiser, Geier…

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A Dutch Steamer Stopped. Ship's Papers Examined. Permitted to Proceed. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 August 1914 · page 2

A wireless message from the Dutch steamer, Houtman, states that the vessel was stopped in the Macassar Straits, Dutch East Indies, by the German cruiser, Geler…

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Wreck on N.Z. COAST. One of the Well Known "Craig" Line. WELLINGTON, N.Z.

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 7

The barque Joseph Craig has gone ashore at Hokianga heads on the New Zealand coast owing to the hawser parting while she was being towed into port…

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Wreck on N.Z. COAST. One of the Well Known "Craig" Line. WELLINGTON, N.Z..

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 August 1914 · page 7

The barque Joseph Craig has gone asaore at Hokianga heads on the New Zealand coast owing to the hawser parting while sho was being towed into port…

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Romance of a £250 Purchase. Fortune in a Wrecked Steamer

Manilla Express · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

Three months ago a tramp steamer named the Jane Rowe piled herself up on Bolt Tail, between Plymouth and Dartmouth, so successfully as to defy…

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German Mail Steamer Fails to Arrive. Has She Been Warned? French Steamer Held Up at Fremantle. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

There was no appearance of the German mail steamer Roon which was timed to reach Fremantle from Bremen on Saturday afternoon…

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German Mail Steamer Fails to Arrive. Has She Been Warned? French Steamer Held Up at Fremantle. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 August 1914 · page 2

There was no appearance of the German mail steamer Roon which was timed to reach Fremantle from Bremen on Saturday afternoon…

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Romance of a £250 Purchase. Fortune in a Wrecked Steamer

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

Three months ago a tramp steamer named the Jane Rows piled herself up on Bolt Tail, between Plymouth and Dartmouth, be successfully as to defy…

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Frisco Mail Steamer Detained. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

The mail steamer Tahiti, which arrived at Wellington from Frisco to-day, has been detained and the passengers for Sydney transferred to the steamer Manuka…

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Frisco Mail Steamer Detained. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 August 1914 · page 2

The mall steamer Tahiti, which arrived at Wellington from Frisco to-day, has been detained and the passengers tor Sydney transferred to the steamer Manuka…

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Intercepted Wireless Message. French Steamer Escapes. PARIS

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 2

A French steamer convoying troops to Franco intercepted a wireless message to the effect that, her capture was planned by the Germans…

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Intercepted Wireless Message. French Steamer Escapes. PARIS

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 August 1914 · page 2

A French steamer conveying troops to France intercepted a wireless message to the effect that her capture was planned by the Germans…

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Japanese Steamer Fired At. Tokio

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 17 August 1914 · page 2

A Japanese steamer which attempted to enter Hong Kong harbor, disregarding the regulations; was fired at and seriously damaged…

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Japanese Steamer Fibed At. Tokio

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 17 August 1914 · page 2

A Japanese steamer which attempted to enter Hong Kong harbor, disregarding the regulations, was fired at and seriously damaged…

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Mail, Steamer Omrah Arrives. Sydney, Tuesday

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

The mall stoamer Omrah from London, via ports, en route to Sydney arrived at Fremantle to-day…

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Australian Wheat Steamer Arrives. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

The steamer St. Leonards with a large wheat cargo from Australia, arrived safely at Bristol…

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Mail Steamer Omrah Arrives. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

The mail steamer Omrah from London, via ports, en route to Sydney arrived at Fremantle to-day…

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Australian Wheat Steamer Arrives. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

The steamer St. Leonards with a large wheat cargo from Australia, arrived safely at Bristol…

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Attempt to Wreck Wireless Station. Ottawa

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 August 1914 · page 2

Another attempt was made to wreck tho Government wireless station at Saulstmarie. The guard pursued the men who escaped…

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