These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1869

4 stories in Riverina's papers

Loss of the Hibernia Steamer. Further Particulars. (From the Panama Star, January 23.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 10 March 1869 · page 4

The following statement regarding the loss of the Hibernia has been made by three of the passengers, Mr. Josiah Cocks, Mrs. Melvin, and Miss…

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J. Ketch, F.r.c.s

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 30 October 1869 · page 4

THE Daily Telegraph of the 16th compliments Dr. Barker on the succefs which has attended his efforts to instruct Mr. Bamford in the art of…

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Wreck of a P. & O. Steamer. Geeat Loss of Life

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 30 October 1869 · page 5

On Monday last the Cavnatie, ono of the fine steamers of the Peninsula and Oriental Steamship Company, was lost with 27 of her people off the Island of Shadwan, in the GUlf of Suez…

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Wreck of the Carnatic

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 1 December 1869 · page 3

The wreck of the P. and O. Company's steamer, the Carnatic, with the loss of 26 lives, has excited very strong feelings of indignation in England. The conduct of the…

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