Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

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

← Shipwrecks & the sea, all years

Riverina · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1929

273 stories in Riverina's papers · page 6 of 14

THE A.W.U. Attacks Red Wreckers Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 2

The Australian Workers’ Union issued a [?]esto to-night alleging that well known Communist members of the Australian Labor Party…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

SMALL-POX [?] Steamer at Brisbane Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 2

The Federal Minister for Health Sir Neville Howse said to-day that there was no need [?] at the [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

German Steamer Taking Arms to China Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 4

The Dantzig correspondent of the Communist paper, "The Red Flag," alleges that the North German Lloyd steamer, Falke, left Poland for China…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Stowaway on Steamer One Held and Two Allowed to Go Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 2

Three wen who stowed away on the steamer Roxon, were landed at Sydney to-day. The master of the vessel was instructed to land his unwanted…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Harbour Collision Ferry and Steamer Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 4

The stearer Gwydir and the ferry Kookaburra collided in the harbour this morning, but good seamanship by the masters of both vessels…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Steamer and Ferry Collision in Harbor Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 1

The steamer Gwydir and the ferry Kookaburra collided in the harbor this morning. Fine seamanship on the part of the masters of both vessels averted…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Launch Wreck Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 31 July 1929 · page 2

In blue serge waistcoat found in the skiff which was washed ashore [?] Croni[?] Beach, was identified to-day is having belonged to Leslie…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Wreckage and Fire Steamer's Report Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1929 · page 1

The Spanish motor ship Colombia has reported to the Navigation Department that the ship had passed a quantity of floating objects at sea, which…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Ketch Disappears Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1929 · page 1

The disappearance in a heavy gale of a planter, Mr. D. M. Lazarus, and his auxiliary ketch, Hart, was causing concern at Tulagi when the Mataram…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Reparations Mr. Macdonald's Message Readjustment Required Fears Wrecking Prospects of Settlement the Hague

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 August 1929 · page 2

The Financial Commission has adjourned until Wednesday. The text of a telegram from Mr. MacDonald to Mr. Snowden reads:…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr. A. L. Stinson Drowned in Sydney Harbor Fall From Ferry Steamer

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1929 · page 4

A telegram was received from Sydney yesterday that Mr. Anthony Louis Stinson, licensed surveyor, of Wagga, was drowned at Vaucluse on Monday…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Mysterious Explosion Wall Wrecked in Sydney Gelignite Found in Drains Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 4

A mysterious explosion wrecked portion of the back wall of the residence of Mr. Edward Reach in Darling Point road last night…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Death of Mr. A. L Stinson. Drowned in Sydney Harbor Fall From Ferry steamer

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 August 1929 · page 2

A [?] was received form Sydney on Tuesday that Mr. Anthony L [?] surveyor, of Wagga, drowned at Vaurioes on Monday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer Sunk Channel Collision Eighteen Lives Lost London, August 19

The Daily Express · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 1

Thirty miles from the Humber mouth at 3 o’clock this morning the ocean-going tug King’s Cross collided amidships with the Spanish…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Steamer Sinks Collision with Tug 18 MISSING Ten Men Rescued LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 August 1929 · page 1

Thirty-five miles from the month of the number at 3 o'clock this morning an ocean going tug, the King's Cross, collided amidships with the Spanish…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Fire on Steamer Havre

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 1

A fire the liner Paris, while in dock, destroyed many cabins. The damage is estimated at £640,000…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Derelict Steamer Taken in Tow Cape Town

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 2

The steamer King Cadwallen, which was abandoned when a cargo of coal caught fire en route from Durban to Australia, was taken in tow and will…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Washed Ashore Body-of Unknown Woman Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 4

The body, of an unknown woman was washed on [?] beach at North Steyne, Manly, late last night. opinion was expressed by the doctor…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

In Sea for 30 Hours Fall From Steamer Woman's Amazing Story Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 4

Miss Gloria Macallister, who claims that she was born in Australia, figured in an amazing episode. She was sound in a semi-conscious condition on the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Maritime Industries Bill Debate Resumed Mr. Theodore's Opposition "A Wreckers' Policy" Attorney-General Replies CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 August 1929 · page 8

The debate on the Maritime Industries Bill was resumed in the House of Representatives to-day. The acting leader of the Opposition,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →