Robbery From a Steamer
Messrs. Woods and Harvey, passengers by the steamer Geelong, which arrived from London a few days ago and berthed at Miller's Point, were robbed on Wednesday of property valued at…
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1,997 stories in Sydney's papers · page 15 of 100
The Yulgilbar, Model Coasting Steamer. Snapshot on the Macleay River
In this issue is given a picturesque snapshot of a scene on the Macleay River at Fredrickton, showing the new…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Steamer Arrangements People Going Up the River at 7 A.m
Unfortunately, one man owns all the steamers hope, and in consultation here last night with Mr. W. R. Tuck, who has all the arrangements in hand, we learned that half…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Collision at Newcastle. Barquentine Badly Damaged. Steamer Darius on the Rocks
NEWCASTLE, Friday. -- A collision occurred in the harbor this morning between the Currie liner Darius, under the command of Captain Robert Wilson, and the four-masted American…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Wreck of a Troopship. How Soldiers and Sailors Saved Themselves
IT Will be remembered that the French transport Nive, whilst conveying reinforcements for the operations in Morocco, Went ashore off Casablanca. The Nive had…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Alleged Attempted Traim Wrecking. a Boy Arrested. Wellington
A boy named Richard Looney, 11 years of age, was arrested, last night in connection with the attempt to wreck [?] train by placing a sleepe[?] across the ra[?], as reported…
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PERTH, Friday. -- In connection with the preliminary inquiry into the circumstances of the wreck of the steamer Windsor, a report which has been furnished to the Colonial Secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A Big Steamer's Advantages
The "Scientific American," discussing the effect of bad weather experienced by the Lusitania, one of the Cunard Co.'s new big steamers, says that it is proved that increase…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ferry Steamer on a Reef. Vessel Floats Off Uninjured
The Sydney Ferries' steamer Kareela spent the best part of yesterday resting on a reef at Milson's Point. In the morning the captain went alongside the stone wall, between the pontoon…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →An Unlucky Steamer. the Elaine's String of Troubles. Perth (W.a.)
A Bunbury telegram of last night states that the steamer Elaine must, as the sailors say, have a "Jonah" aboard. The first officer died in Madeira or meningitis. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Surrounded by Water Spouts Fishing Steamer in Danger. an Extraordinary Scene
PORT MACQUARIE. Tuesday.—While the schnapper fishing steamer Narani was off Point Plover yesterday, she vas surrounded by water spouts of gigantic size. The scene was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →China and Japan. Another Difference. Seizure of a Steamer. London, March 2
Japan insists that China must release the Japanese steamer seized off Macao early in February, on suspicion that she was engaged in gun running. An apology…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Collision in Johnstone's Bay. Steamer Derwent Damaged
Early yesterday morning the steam collier Derwent, owned by the Howard Smith Co., collided with the dolphin in Johnstone's Bay at the entrance to the Glebo Island bridge, and as…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Steamer Arawa Damaged. Wellington (N.z.)
While leaving for Picton this morning the To Apau ran into the stem of the Arawa, which was lying at the wharf. The Arawa was considerably damaged…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Tomahawked by Natives. Steamer's Purser Injured
SUVA, Friday.—The Sydney steamer South Australian, which has arrived from a cruise" in the islands, reports that the ourser, Mr. Wellings, was tomahawked by natives at Futuna…
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As she appeared on Cronulla Beach…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Steamer for the Coal Trade
Messrs. M'Hwraith, M'Eacharn and Co, have contracted with the Clyde Shipouilding and Engineering Company. Port Glasgow, for the construction of a small steamer collier for the Bellambi Goal Company…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Modern Mail Steamer. the Asturias Due To-day. Luxurious Travelling
An event of much interest to the travelling public is the first voyage to Australia of the R.M.S. Asturias, of the Orient line. The Asturias should reach port early this morning, and will berth at Circular Quay…
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The Orient liner Asturias, one of the handsomest boats plying between Sydney and European ports, will be available for inspection by the public to-day between the hours…
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BRISBANE, Sunday.--The Japanese mail steamer Kumano Maru, from Japan via ports, arrived and anchored in Moreton Bay this evening. She will berth at Pinkenba Wharf at daylight to-morrow…
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