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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1921

1,127 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 57

Steamer's Bad Trip Passengers Injured Brisbane

The Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1921 · page 8

The steamer Warooka from Townsville South with passengers experienced cyclonic weather. The steering gear was carried away…

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Lifeboat Picked Up

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 11

A lifeboat belonging to the Korunah, the ketch wrecked at V[?] Levu on December 24, has been picked up at Port Paterson, in the Banks Group. The lifeboat, which was…

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Ashore. Steamer on Hannibal Island. Mishap in Torres Strait

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 4

THURSDAY ISLAND,Wednesday.-- The Japanese steamer Kibi Maru No. 6 is reported ashore at Hannibal Island. No particulars are available…

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Steamer Bambra Sails

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 4

The Western Australian Government steamer Bambra sailed from Melbourne to Fremantle direct on Friday last. It will be remembered…

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Steamer Strikes Wharf

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 4

The Brisbane Marine Board has notified the Navigation Department that the U.S. and A. steamer Chepodoa, en route from New York to Newcastle, Sydney, and Melbourne, while…

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Fall Down Steamer's Hold

Evening News · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 9

While working on the steamer Sydle this afternoon. Charles Smith, 22 of Mills-street Pyrmont, fell 40 feet down one of the holds, tracturing several ribs…

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On "M" Reef. Another Steamer in Trouble

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 4

A telegram received by the Department of Navigation from the Brisbane Marine Board reports a mishap to another Japanese steamer. The message states that the Meigen Maru,…

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John Storey and the Wreckers. the Political Situation. How History Repeats Itself

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 January 1921 · page 20

Today (Thursday) the Labor Parliamentary party and tho A.L.P. will again discuss the political situation, and probably by Friday the general…

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Japanese Steamer Ashore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 8

Advice has been received in Sydney that the Japanese steamer Kibi Maru No. 6, which left Newcastle on January 8 for Sourabaya, was ashore on Hannibal Island,…

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Kibi Maru Ashore

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Friday 21 January 1921 · page 4

Mr. A. H. Hough, of Newcastle, who despatched the Japanese steamer Kibi Maru from that port for Sourabaya on January 8 with a cargo of coal,…

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Steamer Ventura. Release To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 January 1921 · page 12

The American mall steamer Ventura, with 50 of the crew, will be released from quarantine this morning. The Ventura will berth at the Oceanic…

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Steamer Kibi Maru. Refloated Off Hannibal Island. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1921 · page 13

The Japanese cargo vessel Kibl Maru, after being several days ashore at Hannibal Island, has been re[?]ted after 250 tons of cargo, consisting of coal from Newcastle, were…

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Crew Claim a Bonus. State Steamer Delayed. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 January 1921 · page 14

The crew of the State steamer Kwinana, which was recently damaged by fire at Carnarvon, have refused to work her from that port to Fremantle unless given a bonus in…

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Women and Whisky. Seamen Ashore. Kate Leigh and Another in Court. £9 Worth of Whisky for the Crew

Truth · Sunday 23 January 1921 · page 3

The celebrated Kate Leigh, and Jane Marr were brought before Mr. Gates, , S.M., at the Paddington Police Court on Thursday on charges of theft. Kate…

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Steamer Bellingen. Coff's Harbour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 9

The North Coast Company has purchased the steamer Bellingen, the property of Mr. F. Do[?]pel, of Belling[?]n…

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In Two Collisions Ferry Steamer Kulgoa

Evening News · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 1

While going to Circular [?] Milson's [?] early this Morning, the Sydney Ferries steamer Kulgoa collided with the [?]g Stormeock, and had about…

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White Star Liner Ceramic. Fine Passenger Steamer

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 9

Looking spic and span after her overhaul in Woolwich Dock, the 18,500-ton White Star liner Ceramic has attracted considerable attention during her stay in port. The Ceramic has…

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The Latest Cables. Submarine Wreck. London January 23

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 January 1921 · page 5

It is officially reported that the submarine K5. was lost 120 miles south-west of the Scillies, and that the wreckage found is undoubtedly hers…

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Two Harbour Collisions. Ferry Steamer Kulgoa Involved in Both

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 25 January 1921 · page 4

While going to Circular Quay from Milson's Point early yesterday" morning, the Sydney Ferries steamer Kulgroa collided witth the tug Stormcock, and…

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Gulf Steamer Held Up

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 8

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--The Gulf steamer Wandana did not leave Port Adelaide to-day- owing; It is understood, to certain demands of the firemen regarding accommodation and some…

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