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

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1937

12 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers

Lifeboat's Tragic Journey LONDON

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 January 1937 · page 1

It is ascertained that thirty lives were lost in the wreck of the "Joanna Tharden." A lifeboat in which there were originally 25…

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The Adventuress Dispute [?]Pion Mouse Mackay Is Searching for the Mysterious"—"in an Innocent-looking Tramp Steamer!

North West Champion · Thursday 21 January 1937 · page 6

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Late Wires Six Drowned Launch Wrecked Terrible Ordeal Tragedy at Sydney Heads Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 1

Six men were drowned on Sunday when a 33ft. launch, the Voyager, was wrecked in a heavy sea at Sydney Heads…

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French Steamer Bombed Parts

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

Aircraft bombed the French steamer Doedel Astar, off Minorca. A bomb fell on the deck. but did not explode. There were no injuries…

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Wreck of the Mailplane

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 2

On February ninth the mailplane from Brisbane flew. The "Stinson" crashed. Where? Nobody knew…

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Aeroplane Wrecked

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 2

A few days ago the aeroplane which has been flyn [?] Moree for some weeks [?] From [?] appears…

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Ferry Ashore Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1

The Balmain [?]ferry boat, "Lady I Northcote," ran aground at Snail's Bay last night while the skipper was trying to avoid running down two…

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Launch Wrecked In Heavy Seas Survivor Washed Ashore SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 1

A falling launch bound north from Newport was wrecked near the en[?]rance to Newcastle harbour last night and one of the crew. Alec Robinson…

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Express Wrecked Putna (India)

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 July 1937 · page 1

One hundred and nineteen dead and one hundred and ninety injuries are recorded from the wreckage of an express…

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Wrecked Theatre Threats to Proprietor Blayney Incident SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 1

Persons responsible for an explosion which wrecked the Blayney Theatre early on Saturday morning are also believed to have…

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British Steamer Sunk Observers on Board MADRID

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 1

Insurgent warplanes dropped 15 bombs and sank the British steamer "Jean Weets." 16 miles from the Catalan coast…

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Three-year Honeymoon Cruise. English Couple Sailing to South Seas. 20,000 Miles in 35-Ton Lifeboat

North West Champion · Thursday 11 November 1937 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Browning are planning to leave Gosport, England, on a honeymoon trip which will last three or four years. They will sail in the…

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