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South Coast · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1942

5 stories in South Coast's papers

Old Time Wreck Steamer Kameruka

The Bega District News · Thursday 16 July 1942 · page 6

Mr Will Staunton, of Murwillumbah, writes:— “I read with interest in the ‘Bega District News’ recently of some old…

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A South Coast Wreck The Steamer "Kameruka" "District News"

The Cobargo Chronicle · Friday 31 July 1942 · page 4

Referring to some old time notes relating to the grounding of the steamer "Kameruka" many years ago, Mr. William Staunton…

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Our Steamer Service Not to Be Disturbed

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 November 1942 · page 2

There was consternation in Bega and district on Tuesday when word came through from Mr. Miller general manager of the Illawarra and South…

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Our Steamer on Again—off Again—on Again—off Again

The Bega District News · Monday 30 November 1942 · page 3

That in topical terms, is the story of our steamer. We had just settled down to feeling that she was to be left on the service when word come…

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Our Steamer on Again—but for How Long?

The Bega District News · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 2

There has been a great lot of backing and filling about our steamer service, and it has become quite a joke. Last Friday it was stated that the…

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