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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1924

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Steamer Returns to Port. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 19

The French steamer [?]alonne, which left Lyttelton on February 14 for Dunkirk, has reported by wireless that she is returning to port owing to damage to her machinery…

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Death on Steamer Suggestion of Foul Play Body to Be Exhumed

The Sun · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 4

In reference to the remark of a relative in Brisbane that an inquiry should he held concerning the death of Charles Hurford fourth engineer…

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Ferry Steamer Hits Pontoon Kuramia Is Damaged [?]D Taken Off Her Run--m[?] Leg Broken Hundreds Aboard at Time

The Labor Daily · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 5

The crowded ferry "K[?]mia" crashed into the pontoon at [?]on's Point at 3.30 yesterday afternoon and was so badly damaged that [?] had…

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Total Wreck Kiltobranks Doomed Back Broken Shellharbor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 7

The steamer Kiltobranks, which went ashore here after casting off with a load of metal, is now a total wreck, her hack being broken. She…

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Steamer Arrested Pacific Maru in W.A. Melbourne Firm's Loss

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 February 1924 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—The Japanese freighter Pacific Muru was arrested at Fremantle on Thursday by Myers Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. It is…

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Riot on Ferry Steamer Sequel to Liquor Trades' Picnic Women Injured—three Men Arrested

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 February 1924 · page 7

A riot was the final episode of yesterday's annual picnic of the Liquor Trades Employees. It occurred on the ferry Koree. Three men were arrested and several women were injured. It was also reported last night that during the trouble a drunken man…

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Steamer Tragedy. Woman Shot Dead. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 10

Shortly after the arrival of the White Star liner Medic at the Outer Ha[?]bour this morning one of the passengers, Mrs. Hilda Hunter, was shot, and died subsequently…

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French Steamer's Mishap. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 8

The French steamer Calonne, which put back for engine repairs, at lived at Wellington on Saturday afternoon. When the vessel was 500 miles out the low pressure eccentric sheave…

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German Steamer. Non-union Crew. Wharf Strike Expected. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 10

Trouble is expected to develop to-morrow when the German steamer Hannover arrives from Geelong. The Industrial Disputes Committee of the Trades Hall has instructed…

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Wireless Wrecked Orcades in Gale

Evening News · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 7

The R.M.S. Orcades, now at Sydney from London, struck a heavy blow in the Indian Ocean. Portion of the wireless carried away, and the ship was…

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School Wrecked Vandals Blamed

Evening News · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 5

The Interior of the Coogee public School, in Helmore-rond, Coogee, was found to-day to have been wrecked by vandals…

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Kiltobranks' Wreck

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 2

An inquiry Will be held to-morrow by the Superintendent of Navigation, into the circumstanees attending the wreck of the steamer Kiltobranks at…

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Lifeboat Institution. Centenary Celebrations. London, Feb. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 9

The National Lifeboat Institution, which has been the means of saving 60,000 lives, is celebrating its centenary. It hopes to raise £500,000 this year to enable super-motor boats…

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The Lifeboat Men Notable Centenary LONDON, February 25

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 7

The National Lifeboat Institution, which has saved 60,000 lives, is celebrating its centenary, and hopes to raise £500,000 this year to enable super…

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Not Murder But a Wreck Story Man Left to Die Missed by Lifeboat London, Monday Night

Evening News · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 1

THE inquest on a sailor, who died on a wreck which…

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Steamer Pacific Maru Arrested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 10

The Japanese vessel Pacific Maru was arrested at Fremantle on Thursday evening owing to a claim said to have been made at Melbourne in regard to pilferage. The Pacific Maru came from New York via the…

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Still Held Up German Steamer MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 7

When the German steamer Hannover was towed to her berth early this morning the British crew engaged to fill the vacancies caused by the arrest of…

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Steamer Benalla. Mishap at Fremantle. Fremantle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 9

The steamer Benalla, which left port carry yesterday morning, ran aground on a bank just outside the harbour. The Benalla cleared at 8 a.m. in the thickest haze known to…

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New Governor Is Met at Melbourne Naval and Military Officials -- Visit Steamer -- Sir Dudley is Charmingly Informal -- Keen Sport

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday. Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair, the new Governor of New South Wales, arrived here by the Maloja to-day…

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Shipwrecked Sailors Timely Relief

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 3

The crew of the steamer Kiltobranks lost all their personal effects in the wreck of the vessel, which took place at Shellharbor last week. Yesterday…

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