Wreck of H.m. Ship Magæra
The loss of this fine vessel at the Island of St. Paul's, on the 19th June last, created considerable sensation in the colonies, which was enhanced by the…
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Attack on a Steamer by Alligators. Three Seamen Drowned
THE Pilatka (Florida) Herald publishes the account of a desperate attack on a river steamer by alligators. "The steamer whilst going up the Ocklawaha River, and on rounding Sackett's Point, where…
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THE barque Corypheus, of London, 296 tons register, Captain Rae, left Foo-chow (China) on the 14th July last, bound for Melbourne. Her owners were Messrs. Dalgetty, Blackwood, and Co., of Melbourne and…
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THE barque Corypkeus, of London, 296 tons register, Captain Rae, left Foochow (China) on the 14th July last, bound for Melbourne. Her owners were Messrs. Dalgety, Blackwood, and Co., of Molbourne and London, who were also the owners of her…
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THE barque Corypheus, of London, 296 tons register, Captain Rae, left Foo-chow (China) on the 14th July last, bound for Melbourne. Her owners were Messrs. Dalgetty, Blackwood, and Co., of Melbourne and…
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THE Pilatka (Florida) Herald publishes the account of a desperata attack on a river steamer by, alligators. "The steamer whilst going up the Ocklawaha River, and on rounding Sac[?]tt's Point, where…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Sydney Monthly Overland Mail. Per Mail Steamer Nubia. Political
Two political topics have engaged attention during the past month. One relates to the proceedings of the Intercolonial Conference, and the other is a notification that the members of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Commercial Circulars. [Per Mail Steamer Nubia.] Monthly Stock and Share Circulars
BARTON AND MELHADO.—Since our last circular was issued we have to report a pretty active market. The news by the English mail of the wool sales continuing very satisfactory, and the fact that the banks have reduced the rate of interest on fixed deposits…
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The iron ship Loch Leven, from Geelong to London, has been wrecked on King's Island, and the captain drowned. Steamers are now at the wreck saving cargo. THE WHALING BARQUE JAPAN.—By the arrival of the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wreck of the Barque Corypheus in Marshall's Archipelago. (From the Rockhampton Bulletin.)
The barque Corypheus, of London, 298 tons register, Captain Rae, left Foochow (China) on the 14th July last, bound for Melbourne. Her owners were Messrs. Dalgety, Blackwood, and Co., of Melbourne and London, who were also the owners of her…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Prince of Wales's Birthday Sports: at Newcastle. [From Our Correspondent] To-day (Prince of Wales's Birthday) was celebrated with the [?]l loyal demonstrations. There was executions by [?]l and steamer to all parts of the district, all of which passed off successfully and without accident
The principal even at Newcastle was the races, which were, however, not very numerously attended. The [?]ng was, to all appearance; carried, out fairly and honestly, and some very close contests were witnessed. The stewards and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Arrival. of the Steamers Wonga Wonga and Nebraska Queen Victoria Still Unwell. Gladstone and Prince of Wales at Balmoral. Bonapartist Intrigues in France. Dreadful Storms and Wrecks on the English Coast. Massacres of White Men in Fiji Queen Victoria's Health
LONDON-, October I.-The health of her Majesty causes great anxiety. The Prince of Wales and Mr. Gladstone have been summoned to Balmoral, where her Majesty is residing. She is suffering…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder of Bishop Patteson. His Body Buried at Sea. the Cruise of the Mission Schooner Southern Cross
WE have been furnished by Captain John Jacob, of the missionary schooner Southern Cross with the following account of the cruise of that vessel and the lamentable death of Bishop Patteson and his…
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BY the arrival of the Nebraska we have received, through the courtesy of Mr. Craig, the following particulars of the wreck of a brig, and the fearful sufferings of the crew and passengers:— The Nebraska arrived at Honolulu at 3 p.m. on the 21st of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Arrival of the Steamers Wonga Wonga and Nebraska with the Mails via California. Queen Victoria Still Indisposed. Gladstone and Prince of Wales at Balmoral. Bonapartist Intrigues in France. Destructive Fire in Chicago.—50 to 100 Lives Lost. Dreadful Storms and Wrecks on the English Coast. Massacres of White Men in Fiji. (From the California papers) Queen Victoria's Health
LONDON, October 1.—The health of her Majesty causea great anxiety. The Prince of Wales and Mr. Gladstone have been summoned to Balmoral, where her Majesty is residing. She is suffering…
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By the Nebraska we learn that the ship Annie Sise, hence to San Francisco, was wrecked on Farrallones Island, just outside of San Francisco harbour. The vessel was loaded with Bulli coal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Murder of Bishop Patteson. the Cruise of the Mission Schooner Southern Cross. (From the Auckland Southern Cross.)
WE have been furnished by Captain John Jacob, of the missionary schooner Southern Cross with the following account of the cruise of that vessel and the lamentable death of Bishop Patteson and his…
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THE great natural curiosity in Wollongong during the last few days has been the whale fat was washed ashore at the Tom Thumb on Monday afternoon last. On Tuesday particularly, and every…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Murder of Bishop Patteson. the Cruise of the Mission Schooner Southern Cross. (From the Auckland Southern Cross.)
WE have been furnished by Captain John Jacob, of the missionary schooner Southern Cross with the following account of the cruise of that vessel and the lamentable death of Bishop Patteson and his…
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By the arrival of the Nebraska we have received, through the courtesy of Mr. Craig, the following particulars of the wreck of a brig, and the fearful sufferings of the crew and passengers:—The Nebraska arrived at Honolulu at 3 p.m. on the 21st of…
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