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Riverina · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1923

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United States Schooner Seized. London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 20 June 1923 · page 1

A message from Vancouver says that a missionary returning from winter in Behring straits reports that three Cnited Stated trading…

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Terrific Storm Sydney and the Coast Under a Southerly Manly Steamer’s Perilous Harbor Trip Wreck at Cronulla; O Ther Vessels in Danger

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 June 1923 · page 1

A violent South Easterly Sale struck Sydney at half, past 5 o’clock this morning and about 6 o’clock the wind at South Head was…

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Wreck at Cronulla Crew Safely Landed Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 27 June 1923 · page 1

A small coasting steamer, the Belbowrie, is ashore at Cronulla. The crew are safe, but the vessel is in danger of being smashed to pieces…

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Foundered. Off the New South Wales Coast. Several Bodies Washed Ashore. Sumatra Believed to Have Gone Down. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 June 1923 · page 4

Upon receipt of information that a body with a life belt on had been washed up on the beach new Port Macquarie, the State Navigation…

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Wreckage Off the Coast Bodies Washed Ashore Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 30 June 1923 · page 1

It is believed that the Pacific Island steamer, Sumatra foundered off Port Macquarie in Tuesday’s storm. Four bodies have been, washed…

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A Tale of the Sea Wreck of the Treves Sa in Mid Ocean How the Captain’s Boat Reached Safety More Than Three Weeks on Short Rations and in Bad Weather Sydney, Friday Night

The Daily Express · Saturday 30 June 1923 · page 1

News has been received that the second boat from the s.s. Trevesea has arrived safety at the Mauritius. LONDON, June 28…

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Steamer Afire. Latest News Reassuring, SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 1

Latest reports from the steeamer Hartington indicate that the flames are now being subdued, and there is no danger…

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Sinking of Sumatra Believed That All Hands Went Down. Several Bodies Washed Ashore. Met Raging Gale Off North Coast. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 2

An official statement issued by the Prime Minister's Department to-day concerning the sinking of the Sumatra announced that three bodies had…

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Wreckage at Macleay River. Identified as Sumatra's

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 1

The examination of wreckage at the entrance to Macleaay River reveals the it was part of the deckhouse of the Sumatra…

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WIRES & Cables This Afternoon Exclusively News Not Available Here by Any Other Paper Till To—morrow the Wrecked Sumatra, An Ex-Captain Speaks, Refused to take her to Sea SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 1

The "Daily Mail" in a special edition this morning, publishes an interview with V. A. B. Willis, sharebroker, of Sydney, and one time Chairman of…

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[?] W[?] [?]Les Another Wreck Teamer Lost with All Hands Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 2

[?] cation of the bodies [?] on the middle North [?] the Chief Officer [?] and E. Boll, the…

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The Sumatra Wreck Serious Allegations Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 2

The “Daily Mail” contains a story, allegedly from V. A. B. Willis, a sharebroker, but a former captain of the s.s. Sumatra, to the effect that…

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Sumatra Wreck the Ship’s Condition Question in Parliament Melbourne

The Daily Express · Wednesday 4 July 1923 · page 1

The allegation that the steamer Sumatra was unseaworthy were described by the Prime Minister in the House of Representatives this…

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Another Wreck

Ariah Park News · Thursday 5 July 1923 · page 4

Wreckage has been picked up near Cape Northumberland. Beach is being searched and a sharp look out kept…

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Wreckage Found AD[?],'Wednesday

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 July 1923 · page 1

Wreckage has been found near Cape Northumberland, consisting of kerosene tins, new hatches and papers. Further search is being made but the…

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Trevassa Wreck a Denial Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 5 July 1923 · page 1

Statements published in Sydney today to the effect that the German steamer Frelburg falled to render assistance to the s.s. Trevaesa although…

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Shipwrecked Sailors Payment of Wages London, July 5

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 July 1923 · page 1

In reply to questions in the House of Commons that the owners of the s. s. Trevasea are paying full wages to the crew up to the time…

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Another Bad Smash Manchester Express Wreck London July 5

The Daily Express · Saturday 7 July 1923 · page 1

The Leeds to Manchester express collided with a goods train at Diggle and three engines and a number of carriages wore completely wrecked,…

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Steamer Aground Heavy Gales Responsible. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1923 · page 2

The cyclonic conditions which operated along the coast were responsible for the steamer Iron Monarch going ashore in a northern breakwater at…

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Wreckage Found. Another Sea Tragedy Suggested. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 July 1923 · page 2

Another sea tragedy is suggested by the discovery of wreckage at Bourke Island, 35 miles north-east of Thursday Island. The wreekage includes portion…

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