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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1894

1,824 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 92

Wrecks and Casualties

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 2

In Australian trade, For months of July August and September sea former issues. As appeared in the columns of the Daily Commercial…

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The Wreck of the Borough Belle. a Letter From the Captain

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 7

Captain Williams, of the schooner Borough Belle, recently wrecked on the Bellona Shoals, is now en route to Sydney from Mackay by the steamer Gabo, and is expected…

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New Zealand. Supposed Wreck of a Scow. with All Hands

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 5

AUCKLAND,Monday.--Considerable anxiety is felt as to the safety of the scow Whangaroa, which left Gisborne for Lyttelton on January 25. She must have encountered the…

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Queensland. the Wreck of the Barque Aarhus. Insurance and Salvage

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1894 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday.--The value of the hull of the barque Aarhus, wrecked in Moreton Bay on Saturday, is estimated at about £3000. The cargo is worth about £15,000…

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A Steamer Missing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 4

The Chingtu, from Japan, brought the following:—The Koryo Maru, a steamer of 850 tons register, owned by Mr. Sugita Denyeraon, of Takaoka in Etchu, and commanded by Mr. Oka Kinjiro, left Otaru on the 23rd December with…

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A Steamer in Distress. Broken Down Off Newcastle

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 6

A telegram from the harbor-master, Newcastle, at 4 p.m. to-day, states that the steamer Lass o' Gowrie has broken down off Bird Island. She has signalled for…

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Harbor Collision. Tug and Ferry Steamer. The Newburgh and the Lady Napier

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 5

A collision occurred about 6.26 this morning between the steam tug Newburgh and the steamer Lady Napier, of the Balmain New Ferry Co. The Lady Napier, it…

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Wreck of the Borough Belle. the Captain's Narrative a Terrible Experience. Five Hundred Miles in Open Boats-- Arrival at Mackay

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 6

There arrived at the ferry steps at about 8 o'clock on the morning of February 19 (says the Mackay STANDARD) two open boats, one containing nine and the other six men…

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The Aarhus Wreck. Sale by Underwriters. Details of the Disaster. The Wreck at Caps Moreton-- Sank a Few Minutes After Striking-- Arrival of the Crew at Brisbane. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 5

The Queensland Underwriters' Association yesterday decided to sell the barque Aa[?]hus, which foundered off Cape Moreton on Saturday. The vessel will be offered as…

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Queensland. the Wreck of the Aarhus

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 February 1894 · page 5

Brisbane, Tuesday. --At a meeting of the Queensland Underwriters' Association today, the matter of the barque Aarhus, which foundered near Cape Moreton on Saturday,…

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Collision in the Harbor. a Ferry Steamer and a Steam-tug Damaged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 6

Early yesterday morning a serious collision occurred in Darling Harbor between Fenwick's steam tug Newburgh aud the Lady Napier, one of the New Balmain Ferry…

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Wrecks and Casualties In Australian trade

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 1 March 1894 · page 2

For months or July August and September see former issues. As appeared in the columns of the Daily Commercial News and Shipping List…

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The Borough Belle. Story of the Wreck. Captain Williams interviewed. His Return to Sydney--The Voyage from Noumea to the Solomons-- Caught in a Hurricane --The Wreck--Five Hundred Miles Rowing

The Australian Star · Friday 2 March 1894 · page 5

Captain John Williams, the master and part owner of the brigantine Borough Belle, which was wrecked en route to the Solomon Islands, returned home to Sydney this…

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Queensland. the Wreck of the Aarhus

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 March 1894 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday.--The Marino Board to-day commenced an inquiry into the wreck of the barque Aarhus, near Cape Moreton. The captain gave evidence in which he…

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The Wreck of the Barque Aarhus. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1894 · page 5

The Marine Board has opened an inquiry into the circumstances attending the wreck of the barque Aarhus. The only evidence taken was that of Captain Gramm, of the Aarhus, who…

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Shipwreck Relief Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1894 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the National Shipwreck Relief Society of N.S.W. was held at the Exchange yesterdayafternoon. Present—Mr.J.H.Storey(chairman), Mr. T. Buckland, Mr. A. Kethel, Captain W…

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Wreck of a Danish Barque. Brisbane

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1894 · page 458

The Danish barque Aarhus, from New York, struck on Smith's Rock, two miles off Cape Moreton, at 9 o'clock last night, and sank. All hands, together with the captain's wife, reached…

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Telegraphic. Special Cables. The Anarchists. Attempt to Blow up a Police Official. Martial Bourdin's Funeral. Anti-Anarchist Demonstration. The Hearse Pelted with Garbage. "Down with Anarchy." The Autonomie Club Wrecked. Intense Excitement in London. London, Feb. 20

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 March 1894 · page 430

A bomb was discovered to-day in the Hotel Esperance, Paris. An unsuccessful attempt has been made to assassinate Commissary Dresch, who…

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The Wreck of the Borough Belle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 March 1894 · page 4

Part of the crew of the Sydney brigantine Borough Belle, recently wrecked on the Bellara Shoals whilst en route to the Solomon Group, reached Sydney yesterday by the…

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The Wrecked Barque Aarhus

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 March 1894 · page 5

BRISBANE, Friday. -- Wreckage from the barque Aarhus, which foundered off Moreton Bay, is now washing ashore at Maroochie. The wreek is to be sold by auction on…

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