The Steamer Aorangi. London, May 9
The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Aorangi left this afternoon for New Zealand…
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Wreck of the Schooner Bittern
The A. S. N. Company's steamship Victorie, which arrive in port late last night, brought the captain and crew of the three-masted schooner Bittern, which was wrecked on Browse Island on the 19th of March last, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Supposed Wreck of a Schooner and Loss of Life. Reported Tragic Suicide. MELBOURNE, Wednesday. BUNGENDORE
Mr. Vallance, the well-known Bal[?]rat broker, sailed some days ago with his two daughters, in the schooner Windward, to take up their residence at King's Island. Nothing was heard of A report has just reached town that a young married woman shot herself dead this morning, a few miles from Bungendore…
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In the steamer Victoria, which arrived from King's Sound last night, the crew of the schooner [?] recently wrecked on Browse Island, were passengers. In reference to their rescue from the island Captain…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Scout Steamer Ajax
The Government steamer Ajax which, in accordance with the determination of the Government, arrived at a fortnight ago, was fitted up as a scout vessel to be employed in watching, in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Campaign in the Soudan. Return of the Contingent. Embarking in the Steamer Arab. Withdrawal of the British Troops
London, May 15, 6.17 a.m.--The New South Wales contingent embark in the troopship Arab to-morrow for Australia. It is reported that a detachment of the contingent will visit…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Lismore (S.) a Total Wreck
Our Ballina correspondent telegraphed on Saturduy as follows —All hopes of saving the steamer Lismore have been frustrated by the heavy sea coming in on Friday night, evening her to bump and grind on the rocks fill her bottom was completely…
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HOBART, Sunday.--The ketch Strathmore arrived this evening from Melbourne, via Circular Head, Captain Johnstone reports having discovered wreckage, which seemed to be a ship's…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Overcrowding a Harbour Steamer
Another case of overcrowding a her bou[?] steamer on Easter Monday was brought by Sub-Inspector Donchoe yesterday before the Water Police Bench, the offender was Captain Wm. Miller, who was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Serious Collision in the Harbor. a Steamer and a Tug in Trouble
A serious collision occurred on Tuesday evening of Kirribilli between the steamer Australian, Captain Chudleigh outward bound with passengers and carge for the Clarence River, and the Port Jackson…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Collision in Newcastle Harbor. Schooner Sunk. Newcastle
At about ten minutes past 11 o'clock last night as the steamer Namoi was proceeding on her usual trip to Sydney, and when opposite the lightship, she came in collision with the schooner Grace Lynn…
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The Hunter River New Steam Navigation Company's steamer Namei, which arrived in the harbour yesterday morning from Newcastle, collided with the schooner Grace Lynn inside the Nobby's on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The New Cunard Steamer Etturia. (From the Times.)
The stesmship Etruria, the latest addition to the Canard Line, arrived in Liverpool Harbour, on March 28, from the Clyde River, after an experimental cruise round the west coast of Ireland, She was of course light, with nothing…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Schooner Ashore. MELBOURNE
During the gale on Thursday night, a schooner, on which some men were engaged on defence works at the Heads, dragged her anchors and went ashore. The schooner, which was laden…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →News from China. Capture of a British Steamer. Movements of War Vessels. Brisbane
The following summary of news from Hongkong was brought by the steamer Whampoa, which arrived in Cooktown on Sunday.—With reference to the capture of the British steamer Pinion it appears…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Special Steamer for the Rosehill Races. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—In to-day's Herald the manager of the Parramatta River Steam Company writes to explain that—"The annoyance caused by the late arrival of the 12.30 p.m. special steamer and tram in connection with the Rosebill Races, on…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wreck of the French Ship Pacifique
Advices were received is Sydney yesterday by Mr Keigwin of the loss of the French ship Pacifique of Bordeaux, bound from Sydney to Iquique with 1370 tons of coal. The vessel was wrecked…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Julia M. Avery ashore
COOKTOWN, Friday.--The brig Julia M. Avery is on shore off Cairns. She is a wooden vessel of 127 tons, was built at Baltimore (U.S.), and has been a frequent visitor to Port Jackson. Mr Henry…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Wreck of the Bittern
THE A.S.N. CO.'S steamship Victoria, which arrived at Sydney on May 13, brought the captain and crew of the three-masted schooner Bittern, which was wrecked on Browse Island on March 10, and was totally lost. The Bittern was a wooden…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A Steamer Ashore. All Hands Saved
The steamer Josephine went ashore on Tuesday night abreast of the prison works, and is now high and dry at low water. The crew were Bared. The Josephine is a small wooden steamer of 16 toss, and…
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