Wrecking of an Aeroplane
There are marked differences between the wrecking of an aeroplane, bearing the bride and groom, in a terrific electric storm, and the confused thoughts of…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921
300 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 15
Fire on a Steamer
SYDNEY, Sunday.—When between Broome and Port Hall a fire broke out on the steamer Gorgon and the captain decided to run to Fremantle. The port was…
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PERTH, Monday.—The cargo steamer Gorgon was found to be on fire when the vessel was 100 miles from Broome. She was bound for Fremantle. Forty cattle…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The wreck of the steamer Wollongbar was sold to-day by public auction by Mr. F. B. Strange, auctioneer. Bidding started at £100…
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The wreck of the steamer Wollongbar, as she lies on the sand at Byron Bay, was offered at auction by Mr. F. E. Strange in Sydney on Wednesday…
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SYDNEY, Tuesday.—All hopes of finding the missing steamer Canastota have been abandoned. The worst fears are entertained. Various theories are advanced in…
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The Lord Mayor of Sydney states that during the past few days he has been approached by citizens in Sydney who are anxious to show in some…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A resident of Brisbane named Agnes MeCracken, aged 26, who was on her way to London in the steamer Osterley, was found dead in her…
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Wrecked on an inhospitable island, a mission party, headed by Rev. J. J. C. Jannison, en route to the Crocodile Islands, had to tramp 130 miles, and the…
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SYDNEY, Friday.--The auxiliary ketch Mascotte, from Rabaul, was in serious trouble early this morning. She sent up rockets, and was shepherded…
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SEATTLE, Thursday.—The European Pacific steamer Offingham struck the rocks off the coast. The vessel contained general cargo and…
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A serious fire occurred on the Mauretania, the one time gigantic Cunard liner, at Southampton to-day. The vessel at one time was in danger…
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SYDNEY, Thursday.—A large quantity of wreckage was washed ashore at New Plymouth (New Zealand). There was no indication of the identity of the vessel to…
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SYDNEY, Friday. — The American schooner Carrier Dove, which left Sydney Harbour yesterday morning bound for the islands, returned last night. The captain…
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The Cobaki arrived at Coff's Harbor on Monday evening. She sheltered at Gromer Island when the big storm broke on Friday night, but was driven…
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SYDNEY, Monday.—The schooner Le Mazil 98 tons, bound from Tasmania to Port Adelaide with a cargo of timber, was blown ashore at Millicent, on the South…
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AUCKLAND, (N.Z.), Monday. — The schooner Valmarie, bound from the Clarence River to Wellington, has put into Auckland. The jibboom is missing and other damage…
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Reports have been received here affirming that the Lamel was blown ashore south of Millicent on Sunday morning, and was totally wrecked…
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SYDNEY, Wednesday. Clive Davis was charged with stealing chocolate from steamer Yulgilbar, and was sentenced to 11 days' imprisonment…
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