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Northern Rivers · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921

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The Scene at Hull Tugs Taken Through Burning Wreckage. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 27 August 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The officials at the American Naval Attache's office state that they are not in a position to make a statement concerning the disaster, as the airship…

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Wrecked Steamer. Can Hold Out for a Week. the Canadian Importer. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Friday. —Twenty-six steamers are en route to the rescue of the Canadian Importer. All should be alongside by Saturday morning. The Manuka from…

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Steamer Wrecked. on Way to Australia. Boatload Still Out. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 6

VANCOUVER, Friday—The Canadian Vessel Importer, which inaugurated the Government service to Australia, sailed from Vancouver on August 15 on her third voyage,…

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Wreckage Picked Up. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Beuter's Boulogne correspondent states that wreckage has been picked up between Calais and Gravelines. Three miles seawards the aeroplane…

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A Mysterious Case. Death O[?] River Steamer

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 30 August 1921 · page 2

A mail named Grant who was being Drought from Tweed Heads to the Tweed District Hospital yesterday morning died during the journey on the river…

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Queensland. Cutter Wrecked. Two Men Missing. Brisbane, Monday. Tragedy of the Sea

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 30 August 1921 · page 3

A bech-de-mer cutter during rough weather near Darnley Island in the far north on August 19 sank, leaving the owner, George Brett, and the crew of…

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The Wreck Located. No Bodies Found. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 August 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Air Ministry announces that the rear portion of the airship has been recovered. It is now lying on a,sandbank submerged at high tide. No…

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"Canadian Importer." Wrecked on Californian Coast. the Ceew Still Missing. Vessels Searching the Seas. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 August 1921 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Friday—Mr. A. Laird, second officer of the Canadian Importer, has his home in Melbourne, Australia. He commanded the lifeboat in which he and…

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Foundering Feared. Lumber Wreckage Found. Plucky Captain and Crew. Return to Waterlogged Ship. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 August 1921 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Sunday.—Wreckage has been found, and it is feared the Canadian Importer has now foundered with 23 aboard. The Vancouver shipping community is…

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Death on River Steamer

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 2

A man named Grant who was being brought from Tweed Heads to the District Hospital at [?] on Monday morning, died during the…

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The Wrecked Airship. Lt.-col. Maitland's Body Found. Game to the Last. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 31 August 1921 · page 3

The body of Lieut-Col. Maitland has been found amongst the wreckage of the R38. His hand was still on the control rope and he died a hero, trying to save…

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Wreck of a Schooner. the Crew Saved

Northern Star · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—News has reached Sydney of the wreck at the islands of the auxiliary schooner Awa. All the members of the crew were saved…

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The Latest News. International the Irish Situation. Battle of Belfast. Attempt to Wreck the Peace [?]

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 5

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Irish Peace. Half Built Edifice May Crash. "[?]Ogrom Against Catholics Designed to Wreck Movement." "Sinn Fein Has Taken Up the Sword." De Valera May Stem the Tide. or May Use the Trouble to His Own Advantage. "With Supremely Tragic Consequences." London

Tweed Daily · Friday 2 September 1921 · page 3

The correspondent of the "Daily News" in Belfast says in a message to his paper:-- "There is no doubting the meaning of the barbarous pogrom against the Catholics in Belfast. It is intended by the promoters, the most violent Orange…

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Drifted Nearly 100 Miles. Steamer Being Towed to Port. Second Officer's. Boat Still Missing. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Saturday 3 September 1921 · page 5

VANCOUVER, Thursday—The finding of the Canadian Importer by the steamer Observer brought the greatest relief to Vancouver marine circles. The head office of…

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Lifeboat Found. the Canadian Importer. Second Officer and Ten Sailors. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 5 September 1921 · page 2

VANCOUVER, Saturday,—The Canadian Observer and Canadian Winner found it impossible to efficiently tow the disabled steamer Canadian Importer, and wirelessed…

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Schooner in Distress. Grew Reach Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 6 September 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The captain and crew of the American schooner, Bertie Minor, which was towed into Vila in distress, and subsequently taken to Noumea,…

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Steamer Douglas Mawson. Now Listed for Sale

Northern Star · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 7

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—The steamer Douglas Mawson, for which the State Government paid £18,500 to provide a Gulf service, is now numbered among the fleet of…

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Wreckage Washed Up. on New Zealand Beach

Northern Star · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 2

WELLINGTON, N.Z., Wednesday.—A quantity of wreckage consisting of pine beams and decking, painted red, and all well preserved, has been washed up on Mangere…

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Reminiscences of Capt. John Storey. How Faithful Dog Saved His Life. Wreck, and a Sea-quake Grim

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 2

The September issue of "The Harbor" contains the third instalment of Capt. John Storey's very interesting reminiscences:…

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