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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921

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Collision in Harbor Ferry Steamer Damaged

Northern Star · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A collision occurred this morning between the Manly steamer Balgowlah and the ferry steamer Kareela in Sydney Cove. When the impact occurred a…

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Port Macquarie in the Fifties. Wreck of Ben Boyd's Wanderer

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

Following (says Mr. T. Dick, old Port's historian) are more extracts from H—-'s diary:-Friday, November 14, 1851.-The…

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At the Wreck of the Wollongbar Aromas and Higher Pay

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 31 May 1921 · page 1

An unexpected development occurred yesterday in connection with the dumping overboard of the decomposed banana shipment of the stranded…

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A Schooner Disabled

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY Friday.—The steamer Makambo, which returned from the New Hebrides, picked up an American sohooner in a leaking condition and towed her to Vila…

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Shipwreck

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—a ketch, believed to be the Lily May, has been wrecked off Cape Elizabeth. On board were the master, [?] Anderson,…

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Wreck of the Lily May. Adelaide

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 2

A keteh believed to the the Lily May has been wrecked off Cape Elizabeth. No traces of the wreckage or the crew, or the captain and his wife and…

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A Vessel Wrecked

Northern Star · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—A ketch believed to be the Lily May has been wrecked off Cape Elizabeth. On board were the master (Captain Anderson), his wife and…

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Struck an Iceberg. Steamer in Distress. New York

Tweed Daily · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 3

The naval station here has received a radio message notifying that a British stealer has struck an iceberg in mid-Atlantic…

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Zeppelin Wrecked. Rome

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 3

A gale has completely wrecked the Zeppelin which Germany has handed over to Italy in accordance with the Peace Treaty…

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Wreckage Sighted

Northern Star · Monday 13 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Wreckage consisting of a lower mast was sighted yesterday afternoon by the steamer Makambo 28 miles from Sydney Heads. Shipping men believe…

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Wreckage Near Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 2

The steamer Makambo has sent a wireless message affirming that she has seen wreckage 28 miles out from Sydney. The wreckage is believed to be…

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Wreck of Greek Liner. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—Reuter's Athens correspondent reports that it is now stated that the Bouboulina was requisitioned by the Greek Government. The only passengers…

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Missing Schooner

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 6

All hope for the safety of the American four-masted schooner Amelia J., which left Hobart on March 3 for Port, Littleton, N.Z.,…

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Murdered by Blacks. Seamen From Wrecked Vessel

Northern Star · Monday 20 June 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—A message from Perth states that word has been received at Broome that two men, Bass and Smith, members of the crew of the lugger Henry,…

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A Sea Mystery. Five Ships Disappear. Schooner Comes Ashore. a Parrot the Only Living Thing Aboard. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.—The Commerce Department's records show that five ships mysteriously disappeared near Cape Hatteras within three months, in addition…

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Cargo Steamer Overdue

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Anxiety is felt for the safety of the cargo steamer Concosta, which is four days overdue at Wellington from Sydney, en route to Boston and New…

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Steamer Returns to Port. Sails Again and Disappears. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

NEW YOBK, Wednesdays.—The steamer William O'Brien, one of the missing vessels, disappeared 700 miles from port. She started early in May, but returned to port…

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Naval Aeroplane Wrecked. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—A serious accident occurred at London at the opening manocuvres, a naval aeroplane being wrecked after, a forced landing. There were no…

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Leaking Steamer

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Officials of the Commonwealth Government line of steamers have received advices that the steamer Australport reached Durban on June 17, leaking…

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Missing Steamer. Canastota Search Continues

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1921 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--Another night's search for the missing steamer Canastota, which is now eleven days out on the voyage from Sydney to Wellington…

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