Submarined. Brazilian Steamer. London
Reuter's Madrid correspondent states that the captain and 17 men of the Brazilian steamer, Aceio, formerly belonging to Germany, which was…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1918
85 stories in Riverina's papers · page 4 of 5
War on the Sea. Attacks in Americas Waters. Norwegian Steamer and Fishing Boats. Vancouver
A message from Washington reports that the Navy Department announces that the Norwegian steamer Somerstad was torpedoed on Monday 20 miles…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →U-boat Outrage. Dutch Steamer Sunk. Copenhagen
The Dutch steamer Gasconier, en route from Brooklyn, America, to Rotterdam, with a cargo of grain and flour for the Belgian Relief Committee, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Steamer Torpedded. Eight of the Crew Missing. Sydney
The Acting-Minister for the Navy states that the steamer Tasman, which until taken over recently by the Federal Government was running…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Modern Wreckers. Fruits of U-boat Frightfulness
The wreckers of olden times were guilty of gross crimes to make their nefarious calling possible and remunerative; false signals and decoy…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Amphibious Life-boat. Good for Landing Troops
A curious craft has made its appearance in America. It is a boat that can run up on the hard Band und travel over the land, albeit…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Militarism Must Be Wrecked. Allies' Main Task
Viscount Milner interviewed by the "Evening Standard." said he believed that the German people were equally as anxious as the Allies to see the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Influenza Epidemic. Infected Steamer at Broome. Death at Auckland. Sydney
The steamer Charon, from Singapore, reported at Broome with an epidemic of influenza on board. Some of the cases are severe. No further information has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Leith Steamer. Holds Her Own with U-boat
No finer example of the pluck and resourcefulness of the British mariner has been published than the one which had its sequel at Buckingham Palace…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tragic Shipwreck. 325 Lives Lost. Vancouver
The steamer Princess Sofia, foundered 50 miles south of Skagay, on the Alaskian coast. Three hundred and twenty-five persons were drowned. The vessel…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Spanish Steamer Sunk. Six of Crew Missing. London
The sinking of the Spanish steamer Chatarro off the Atlantic coast of America is announced, but it has not been determined whether the vessel…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Steamer Sunk. Forty Lives Lost. Vancouver
Another shipping disaster occurred off the British Columbian coast, in which 40 lives were lost. The Government steamer Galiando was off the north end…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Blaze on Steamer. Controlled by Fire Float. Sydney
A fire broke out in the forward hold of the island steamer Mataram, in quarantine, this, afternoon. The signal master reported that assistance…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gas Explosion. Shop Wrecked at Parramatta. Sydney
A sensational gas explosion occurred early this morning in a pastrycook's shop conducted by Gambril and M'Kay, at Parramatta…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Benzine Cases Ashore. Sydney
Benzine cases are washing up all along the south coast. The Navigation Department officials believe that an American sailing vessel has been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Heavy Mortality on Steamer. Vancouver
Advices from Genoa state that the steamer Tomaso di Savia has reached port from South America, Influenza broke out after leaving Montevideo, 150…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wreckage Found. Inquiries Being Made. Sydney
Further wreckage was discovered on the south coast beaches to-day. Inquiries are being made as to its identity…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →To-Day's Wires. Fined for Striking. Alleged Firing of a Schooner. Judgement on Judd Postponed. Sydney
The Federated Society of Makers and Repairers of Boilers was fined £100 by Judge Rolin at the Industrial Court to-day because certain members at Mort's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ferry Steamer Burnt
The Sydney ferries steamer Kameruka was burnt to the waters edge at Hunter's Hill early this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →2 P.M. News. Poland Severed From Germany Frenchies Forward. Leviathan Carries Her 9,000 "A Serious Situation." Co-operative Nations. "Breath of Liberty." Zep. Factories Go. American Battleships. Liner Ashore. Coalitionists Expectations. Labor Improves Strength. Vancouver
Poland has severed relations with Germany. The French have occupied Krenanch and Mayonce…
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