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Northern Rivers · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1929

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Japanese Steamer Aground

Tweed Daily · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Sydney Marine Underwriters' Association received a cable yesterday that the Japanese steamer Bankoku Maru, of 5,945 tons,…

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Steamer Aground Cargo of Wheat

Northern Star · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 8

The Sydney Marine Underwriters' Association received a cable yesterday that the Japanese steamer Bankoku Maru, of 5954 tons, is aground at…

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Wrecked 'Plane Picked Up in North Sea

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday. — A German steamer has towed into Hall the wreckage of a Moth plane picked up in the North Sea near the Dutch coast. It has…

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Wrecked 'Plane Picked Up in North Sea

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday. — A German steamer has towed into Hull the wreckage of a Moth plane picked up in the North Sea near the Dutch coast. It has…

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Better Produce Eliminating Taints Economical Steamer for Cans

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 March 1929 · page 6

A cheap and effective method of generating steam on the farm for the cleaning of dairy utensils has been developed at the Dairy Research…

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Steamer Wrecked Shanghai

Northern Star · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 7

The Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Giessen was totally wrecked on. Button Bock, 80 miles from Shanghai, late on Tuesday night. The vessel was…

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Steamer Wrecked Mishap in China Sea No Lives Lost

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 6

SHANGHAI, Wednesday.—The Norddeutsc[?]er-Lloyd steamer Giessen was wrecked on Button Rock, 80 miles from Shanghai late, on Tuesday night. The…

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The Annie M, Miller "Notes From Crew" Washed Ashore Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 14 March 1929 · page 5

Life savers on South Steyne beach this morning picked up two bottles, cortaining messages purporting to have been Written by members of the…

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Schooner Afire. the Crew Safe

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday. -- The Director of Navigation (Capt. Mathieson) received a radio from the steamer Niruana this afternoon, stating that she sighted a…

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Schooner on Fire Abandoned by Crew

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Director of Navigation (Captain Mathieson) received a radio from the steamer Nirvana this afternoon, stating that it…

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The Wrecker

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 21 March 1929 · page 3

Deliberately the man eyed the train with cunning calculation as it raced from the tunnel and swayed along the track of gleaming metals towards him…

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Alleged Forgery Man and Woman For Trial Marriage Plans Wrecked

Tweed Daily · Saturday 23 March 1929 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.--At the Central Police Court to-day, Ernest Smith (18) and Edna Lindsay (19),typiste, were charged with having forged a cheque…

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Schooner Sunk by U.S.A Coast Guard. Complications With Britain. Washington Excited

Tweed Daily · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 3

NEW ORLEANS, Friday:--The British auxiliary schooner Imalone, suspected to be a contraband carrier, was sunk off the coast in a…

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Sea Drama British Schooner Sunk by U.S. Coastguards Suspected Contraband Complications Likely WASHINGTON

Northern Star · Monday 25 March 1929 · page 5

A message from New Orleans states that the British auxiliary schooner Imalone, which was suspected of being a contraband carrier, was sunk off…

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'Cowardly Attack' Schooner Imalone "I Was Within My Rights" Captain's Statement

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

NEW ORLEANS, Sunday. —The crew of the British schooner Imalone, which was sunk by the United States coastguard gunfire 200…

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Caught by the Tide Steamer Canberra Crashes Into Wharf Mishap in Brisbane

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 26 March 1929 · page 3

BRISBANE, Monday— The interState passenger steamer Canberra crashed into the Boundary Street wharf this morning and considerable…

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British Schooner Sunk

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1929 · page 1

A message from New Orleans states that the British Auxiliary schooner Imalone, which was suspected of being a contraband steamer, was sunk on…

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Schooner Imalone Inquiry Adjourned New Orleans

Northern Star · Thursday 28 March 1929 · page 5

The preliminary inquiry into the sinking of the Imalone has been adjourned for one week, by agreement. Capt. Randall was released on a 500…

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Our River Steamer Service

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 7

Mr. Editor,—Will you kindly grant me space to express appreciation of the splendid steamer service provided for the Richmond River by the enterprising…

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Level Crossing Smash Driver Injured, Van Wrecked

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 7

ADELAIDE, Thursday.—The express train from Willanga to Adelaide struck a delivery van at the Anzue Street level crossing, Edwardstown. Yhe driver…

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