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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1914

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Naval Guns Ashore. German Firing at Nieuport London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 December 1914 · page 2

A seaman who participated in the bombardment of Nieuport and Middelkerke, states that the Germans at one pointreplied with naval 12-inch guns,…

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Another Steamer Mined. North of Ireland. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 December 1914 · page 3

The steamer Tritonia, bound from New Brunswick, was mined north of Irerland on Saturday. It is believed to have foundered, and the crew…

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Norwegian Steamer Mined. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 December 1914 · page 2

The Norwegian steamer Borton, laden with timber for London, was mined at Filey. The crew were landed…

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The War. Opinion of German Officers. naval Engagement Certain to Come. British Steamer Sunk. Condition of the Kaiser. Unrest in Germany. German Atrocities in Belgium. TUESDAY, 3 p.m

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 December 1914 · page 8

German officers state that a naval fight is certain to come. The Germans are placing great confidence in the new super-dreadnoughts and…

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Destroyer Ashore

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 30 December 1914 · page 2

A British destroyer is ashore at St. Andrews, in Scotland. The crew lauded safely…

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Coastal Steamer Ashore. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 31 December 1914 · page 3

The coasting steamer Douglas Mawson, trading between Sydney and the North Coast. went ashore last night near Koragora point. The…

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Coasting Boat Ashore. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 31 December 1914 · page 3

The coasting steamer Douglas Mewson, of 350 tons, went ashore near Koragora Point on the north coast last night. All the crew on board are…

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