Steamer Wrecked Heavy Loss of Life. Hong Kong. March 8
It is believed that 600 [?] have been [?] in the wreck of the Bri[?] at Lamarck Island, off Swatov…
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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921
145 stories in Riverina's papers · page 2 of 8
Steamer Ashore. Crew Rescued by Lifeboat. Melbourne
After being in peril for nearly 21 hours the members of the crew of the schooner Woolomai were rescued late last night by a lifeboat at Queenscliff…
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Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire on Steamer. Vessel Uninjured. Sydney
The fire which occurred in No. 1 hold of the mail steamer Tahiti was extinguished early this morning. The vessel was not injured, but the cargo was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kiel Canal Eritish Steamer Stopped. Paris, April 6
The Ambassador’s Conference has drafted a [?]te to Germany [?]ding a breach of the Peace Treaty in refos[?]ing to allow the British steamer…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tozer Tragedy. Mr. Mack's Strong Appeal. "That Wreck of a Woman" [?] Jury's Verdict—"inganity." Sydney
When the trial of Mrs. Mort for the alleged shooting of Dr. Tozer was resumed to-day the Crown Prosecutor exer[?]sent the privilege of calling…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Narrow Escape. Steamer Bellata's Plight. Rudder Carried Away. in Height of Gale. Sydney
The steamer Bellata of the Commonwealth line, had a narrow escape from disaster during the storm lust Week. After leaving Newcastle with a big…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wreck of the Seafoam The Lugger's Survivors Arrive at Thursday Island SYDNEY
A Queensland message states that the survivors of the lugger, Seafoam, which was wrecked on Hannah Island, arrived at Thursday Island yesterday, aboard…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Illness on Steamer. Diagnosed As Chickenpox. Melbourne
The supposed case of smallpox in the colored seaman who was admitted to a Melbourne hospital, has been diagnosed as chickenpox…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Steamer Founders. in Mexican Gulf. Vancouver
The steamer Colonel Bowie foundered in the Gulf of Mexico. Nineteen lives were lost…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lugger Wrecked. on Barrier Reef. Sydney
News has been received to the effect that the lugger Roeton was totally wrecked on the Barrier Reef on April 6. Two aboriginals who left the wreck in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →French Steamer Service New Company Formed. Paris
A report on a hill concerning steamer services to the Far East, Australasia East Afrika and the Eastern Mediterranean, which has been tabled in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Smallpox Suspected. Steamer in Quarantine. Sydney
The steamer Wonganella, which arrived from Batavia and anchored in the quarantine ground, has a case suspected of being smallpox on board…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Steamer Launched. Adjunct of Australian Navy. Sydney
The coal storage steamer Mamhah, intended for the Australian Navy, was launched at Cockatoo Island to-day. Mr. Softleight Do you really thin[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Earth Creep. in Lithgow Street. Modern Cottage Wrecked. Lithgow
The home of Mrs. W. Hodge was wrecked by an earth tremor at Lithgow about 8 o'clock on Saturday night. The first intimation of danger was a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Steamer Ablaze. in Neutral Bay. Quantity of Copra Destroyed Sydney
A fire broke out on the Dutch steamer Menado in Neutral Bay to-day, and a large quantity of copra ignited and burnt fiercely. Members of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Sea Japanese Steamer Lost Some Crew Missing. Seattle, May 3
The Japanese steamer Tokuyo Maru caught are and capsized and sank off the Columbia River. One of the crew is dead and eight are missing. Seventy…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →How to Avoid a Wreck
A tiny leak in a big ship can easily be stopped if taken in time; but, if disregarded, it will overcome the mightiest vessel and drag her…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Steamer Wrecked Auckland (N.z.). May 12
The coastal s.s Tasman has been completely wrecked north of Whakatane. The passengers and crew were safely landed. The vessel drifted on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ashore at Mauritius Australian Wheat Ship Melbourne
Informaton has been received that the Swedish motorship Elmaren is ashore at Mauritius Island a critical condition. The vessel is carrying…
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