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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1919

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Steamer's Big Mail. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

The mail steamer Niagara brought to Australia 5120 bags of mails…

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Influenza a Death in Sydney Steamer Niagara Quarantined. Melbourne Report. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

Twenty-eight fresh cases of influenza were admitted to the Coast Hospital between 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and 9 o'clock this morning…

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Washed Ashore

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 4

During the recent rough spell on the coast a fairly large boat was washed up on the beach between Narrobeen and Barranjoey. The name…

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Steamer Fares to Australia. London

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 2

The Agents-General, the High Commissioner (Mr. Fisher), and General Monash, have discussed the high steamer fares affecting emigration, and…

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Steamer Delungra Launched. Sydney

Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 5

The steamer Delungra was launched at Walsh Island to-day. Inspector Telfer said the building was Inspector Telfer said the building was d[?] and the verandah…

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Riots in Brisbane. Bolshevik Offices Wrecked. Revolvers ami Bayonets Used. Police Commissioner Wounded. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 26 March 1919 · page 2

Several thousand persons, headed by returned soldiers, attacked the Bolshevik headquarters in Brisbane last night and wrecked the building…

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Anti-Bolshefik Riots In Brisbane. Bayonet Charges by the Police. Chief Commissioner Receives a Bayonet Wound. Russian Club Wrecked

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 6

The following telegram was received at "The Courier" office on Tuesday morning last:— "Several thousand persons, headed…

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The Latest Racial Question. May Wreck the Conference Bitter Californian Opposition. PARIS

Daily Observer · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 2

After a four hours' sitting yesterday the League Commission early yesterday morning handed the amended covenant to the drafting committee without…

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Row on a Steamer. Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 2

Five men on the British, steamer Cam Ira revolted at Brisbane because they had complaints against the chief steward in regard to food. They…

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Collier Founders Lost Off Sydney Heads During Heavy Storm. Gallant Rescues by Steamer's Crew. Four Men Missing. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 2

The steam collier Myola, which left Newcastle last night for Sydney with 680 tons of coal, foundered near Sydney Heads this morning during a heavy storm…

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Abandoned Babies. One Found on Ferry Steamer. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 1

A woman with a baby engaged a room at the People's Palace yesterday, and subsequently left the building. Shortly after an abandoned baby was found in…

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INFLUENZA. Still Increases in Sydney. Many Steamer Cases. Racecourse Hospitals Opened. Health Medical Officer Succumbs. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

Thirty-one deaths and 140 new cases wore reported in the Metropolitan area between 2 p.m. yesterday and the same time to-day…

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Another Federal Steamer

Daily Observer · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 7

The Federal steamer Dromana was successfully launched at Williamstown to-day…

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Telegrams. Schooner Breaks Away From Tug. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

The schooner, Cavan, whilst being towed to Newcastle on Saturday, broke away from the tug, and is still adrift…

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Steamer Sunk at Pier. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 5

The steamer Plant was sunk during a high wind ut Williamstown pier last night…

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Steamer Strikes Mine. Bolshevik Deportees Suffer. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 5

Reuter's Madrid correspondent wired on April 10: A hundred casualties occurred on a steamer which was deporting 400 Russian Bolsheviks to Odessa…

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Trouble at Fremantle. Lumpers Refuse to Work Steamer. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

Trouble has arisen between the lumpers and Nationalists at Fremantle. The lumpers refused to work the steamer Dimboola, slating she had not undergone…

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Steamer Thrown on Rocks. Sydney

Daily Observer · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 4

The steamer Burringbar had a narrow escape of being wrecked in attempting' to cross put to sea from the Richmond River. She was thrown on…

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Steamer Damaged. Runs into Pyrmont Bridge. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 2

The steamer Ready was damaged to day through running into Pyrment Bridge. Several platen in her bow were buckled. The vessel was outward bound…

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Largest Steamer in World. To Surrender to England. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 4

A message from Berlin, dated April 25, states that the "Tageblatt" says the steamer Imperator, the largest in the world before the war, is going to England to…

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