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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1901

1,451 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 73

Supposed Wreckage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 6

The mast[?]r of the barquentine Neptune, which vessel arrived on Wednesday from Kaipara, reports sighting on January 19 a large quantity of K[?] pine like the deck cargo of some vessel. The position was 37·9 S., 1[?]·4 E…

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A Cable Steamer

Evening News · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 6

The cable steamer Recorder, from Singapore, arrived at Sydney yesterday, and anchored in Watson's Bay. The steamer has been, down to these parts on former occasions, but her visit this…

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The Cable Steamer Recorder

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 10

The Eastern Extension Company's steamer Recorder, from Singapore, arrived yesterday, and anchored below Garden Island. The vessel after coaling will cross to New Zealand's do some cable-repairing work, after which [?]…

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Arrival of a Cable Steamer

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 6

The Eastern Telegraph Co.'s cable Steamer Recorder arrived at Sydney yesterday from Singapore. The company has lately built a new station at La…

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A Wreck at Liverpool

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 12

As a consequence of the heavy rain on Monday evening, the water in George's River rose three or four feet, and carried away a largo boat from near Casula. It was found on…

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Over the Sea. Scenes Ashore and Aeloat S.S. Ortona at Sea. Marvellous Melbourne. Men, Women, and Manners

Truth · Sunday 27 January 1901 · page 7

SYDNEY in the fuss and glare and dazzle and glitter of a new-born Commonwealth; streets full of sunburnt men and women from the furthest corners of broad Australia;…

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Foundered Off the Coast

Evening News · Monday 28 January 1901 · page 2

Messrs. J. and A. Brown's steam collier Alice arrived in port on Saturday night, having on board four men, the crew of the steam drogher Allyn, which vessel foundered off Bird Island…

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Foundered Off the Coast. the Steamer Allyn Suddenly Sinks at Sea. Arrival of the [?]Rew in Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 January 1901 · page 8

There was not much of had weather along the coast on Saturday night if one might judge by the telegraphic reports from the stations, so that it came as a surprise yesterday when Messrs. James and…

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Foundering of a Steamer

The Australian Star · Monday 28 January 1901 · page 5

A rather startling incident off the coast yesterday morning was the foundering of a small stern-wheel steamer, the Allyn. The vessel was being towed from Newcastle to…

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Foundering of a Small Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 January 1901 · page 4

Whilst being towed from Newcastle to Botany Bay by the steam collier Alice yesterday morning, a small stern-wheel steamer, the Allyn, sprang leak and suddenly foundered off Bird Island…

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Cable Steamer

Evening News · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 4

The cable steamer Recorder left Sydney this morning for New Zealand. Her work there will be to repair a break which has occurred in the lines about 400 miles off the coast. As…

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The Cable Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 4

The cable steamer Recorder suits from Sydney tills morning to repair a break in one of the New Zealand cables, about 400 miles off the coast. As soon as this work has been…

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Hurricane at Noumea. Several Ships Ashore. Railway Lines Washed Away

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 6

NOUMEA, Monday.--A disastrous hurricane from the south-east passed over the island on January 22 and 23. Communication from here with the interior has been stopped since January…

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New Government Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 6

It is reported that the State Government has bought a steamer of English build and ownership to replace the Thetis. This new vessel is said to be now lying at the Bermudas, and to have…

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The New Mail Steamer Sonoma

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 6

A cable received yesterday announced the departure of the R.M.S. Sonoma, the second of the new 6000 tons liners of the Oceanic S.S. Company's line, from San Francisco, on the 24th inst…

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Sensation on a Manly Steamer. a Woman Jumps Overboard

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 8

Considerable excitement prevailed on board the Manly ferry steamer Narrabeen on the 8.30 trip from the marine suburb last night, the cause being a deliberate and successful attempt at…

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Sailing Notes the Yachting Conference. Queensland v. New South Wales. a Duel Between the 30-footers Sun, beam and Magic—The Former Proves the More Successful—Ashore on Dobroyde

Referee · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 4

SPORT as well as work in many Instances must at this time be suspended—Victoria, the great and good, is dead. It is a time of National mourning, and the deep…

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Sailing Notes the Yachting Conference. Queensland v. New South Wales. a Dud Between the 30-footers San. beam and Magie—The Former Proves the More Success-ful—Ashore on Dobroyde

Referee · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 4

SPORT as well as work in many instances must at this time be suspended—Victoria, the great and good, is deed. It is a time of National mourning, and the deep…

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A Steamer Ashore

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 7

A telegram from Bateman's Bay yesterday reported that the steamer Peterborough, a well- known coaster, was ashore at that place. The…

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New Government Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 4

The State Premier gave some additional particulars yesterday with regard to the steamer the Government have bought to replace the Their. A brief reference was made to the…

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