Storm in Torres Straits. Two Pearlers Wrecked
THURSDAY ISLAND, Monday.--It was reported on Saturday that three luggers had been lost in the recent heavy weather. One, however is known to be safe. One (the Venture)…
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Steamer Ashore. on an Island. Successfully Refloated
The French Mall Steamer Caledonien, which arrived from Noumea last night, brought news of the stranding of the Noumean steamer, Havanah, with 30 passengers on board…
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The cause of the delay to the steamer Clan Mactavish on her way down the harbour late on Monday night, bound for foreign ports, proved to be less serious than was at first…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cable Steamer Patrol. Overhauling New Zealand Cables
The cable steamer Patrol left he harbor yesterday for the Tasman Sea. To commence overhauling the New Zealand cables. She will work across to the New Zealand coast, and finally make Wellington…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Trouble on Anglo-egyptian. Steamer at Half-speed
BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The steamer Anglo-Egyptian has arrived from Newcastle. It is understood that trouble arose with Borne of the firemen, and the steamer travelled at half speed…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Steamer's Fate. Vessel Breaks in Two. Many Sailors Perish
NEW YORK, Monday Evening.--The steamer Oklahoma has been lost off Sandy Hook and 24 of the brew have perished, orlly eight being saved…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →For the Coal Trade. New Steamer Myola
The steamer Myola, a new collier built for the Howard Smith Co., Ltd., for their New-castle-Sydney trade, arrived from Middlesbrough, via Suez, last night. Middlesbrough…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Storm at Port Pirie. Vessels Go Aground. Steamer Strikes a Jetty. Port Pirie (S.a.)
The town was visited by a terrific storm yesterday. Although no serious damage was done to buildings, the shipping trade was completely disorganised. The colliers Period…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Brave Carpenter. the Dalgonar Wreck. in a Five Days' Gale. London. Wednesday Evening
The survivors of the ship Daigonar. which was wrecked on October 9 last, have arrived in London. They include Carstoo, a New Zealander, and Jackson, a South Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ship on Beam Ends. Wreck of the Dalgonar. an Heroic Carpenter. London, Jan. 7
The survivors of the ship Dalgonar, which was wrecked on October 8 lost, have arrived in London. They include Carston, a New Zealandor, and Jackson, a South Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Broken Hill Contract. Steamer Emerald Wings
It is stated that the steamer Emerald Whips is to be chartered in connection with the contract for the carriage of coal from Newcastle to Port Pirie for the Broken Hill Proprietary, Ltd. Messrs. Scott, Fell,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wild Weather. Vessels in Trouble. Nardoo and Period Aground. Experience of a Schooner
ADELAIDE, Thursday.--The colliers Nardoo and Period, which ran aground yesterday morning at Port Pirle, were refloated last night, and continued their journey to the eastern States…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Great Save. Big Dutch Steamer Tasman Refloated
The Japanese steamer Inaho Maru, which arrived at Newcastle yesterday, was the vessel which successfully towed off from Bramble Cay, at the entrance to the North-east…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Another Adelaide Steamer Sold. S.S. Ouraka Sold
It is reported on very good authority that the Adelaide Company has disposed of still another of its fleet, i.e., the Ouraka, the third to be sold in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Sea. a Thrilling Adventure. Coal Steamer Ablaze. How the Crew Escaped. Vancouver. Thursday Evening
Lloyd's have received a cable stating that the barquo Ellbek has rescued the crew of the steamer Battlo Abbey which was destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Schooner Wrecked. the Aloha a Total Loss
Cable news was received in Sydney yesterday to the effect that the American schooner Aloha had been wrecked on the Pacific Coast. The Aloha was at Newcastle recently, and she took…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Oil Steamer Meets Typhoon
The oil steamer Salahadji arrived from Tarakan last right, and anchored off Chowder Bay. The vessel met very rough weather before entering Torres Straits, when the came within the influence of a typhoon. The…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Out of the Jaws of Death. Wonderful Escape of Schooner's Crew. Suffer Shipwreck, Starvation, and Awful Privations. Eat Grass on Easter Island
Like a chapter out of "Robinson Cruse" was the story which four of the crew of the shipwrecked wrecked El Dorado poured Into the cars of "Sunday Times" reporter at the Sailors" Home…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →For Australia. Another Big Steamer. London, Friday Night
Another big steamer is to be added to the [?] Company, of Australia. The firm has purchased for the sum of [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Succour Ship. Moana Helps Shipwrecked Crews
The Union Company's R.M.S. Moana, which arrived last night from San Francisco, via Tahiti, Cook Island, and Wellington, is earning quite a reputation as a relief ship, having…
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