Last of the Buninyong. Old Steamer to Be Blown Up
At one time the pride of the coastal fleet, the steamer Buninyons ended her career a few days ago, when she was towed through Port Phillip Heads,…
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Ooma Wreck All Hope Abandoned Jo Be Auctioned
It was announced to-day that the wreck of the steamer Ooma at Ocean Island would ultimately be sold by auction…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Round the World In a Lifeboat
With the object of investigating the capability of a motor lifeboat for ocean travel, a trip round the world is about to be undertaken by Captain…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Greek Steamer on Fire
The Greek steamer Cholatros, which put into Port Philip early yesterday morning, with a serious fire burning in her bunkers. Firemen new have the fire under [?]…
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The Australian Oriental line steamer Tsiping returned to port unexpectedly yesterday Morning, after having left on Saturday morning for Melbourne. A slight accident in her…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Steamer on Fire. Melbourne
At 2 o'clock this morning the Greek steamer Chelatross, 3489 tons, put into Port Phillip and anchored in the roads off Williamstown with a serious fire burning in her bunkers. After…
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Bound from Sydney to Alexandria with 7500 tons of wheat and flour in bags, the Greek steamer Chelatros, 3489 tons gross, put into Hobson's Bay…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Push Attacks Two in Melbourne Shots and Wreckage Melbourne
There were two push attacks during the week-end. Last night 40 men supposed to be members of the "Wanderers," wrecked a house in which [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Total Wreck. Steamer Ooma. Hull to Be Sold
The steamer Ooma, which went aground at Sydney Point, Ocean Island, on Tuesday morning last, has become a total wreck, and the vessel is to be sold at auction on Wednesday…
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While the police, Harbor Trust officials, residents, and boatmen have been searching since yesterday morning for four fishermen, Who disappeared…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →New Steamer. Melbourne Steamship Co
To replace the Monaro, recently sold to Japan, the Melbourne Steamship Co. has contracted with Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd., of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Steamer. Interstate Trade. Melbourne Company's Order
The Melbourne Steamship Company, Ltd., has placed an older with Swan, Hunter, and Richardson, Ltd., shipbuilders on the Tyne, for the construction of a new cargo steamer,…
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Acting upon advice received from ocean Island, that the steamer Ooma cannot be calved. It has been decided to sell the wreek by auction. The sale…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Wrecked Ooma Return of Crew Melbourne
Late yesterday afternoon the steamer. Ooma, which ran ashore at Ocean Island, last week, filled with water and became a total wreck…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →New Steamer. Melbourne Steamship Co
To replace the Monaro, recently sold to Japan, the Melbourne Steamship Co. has contracted with Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson, Ltd., of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Linseed Cargo. Steamer From River Plate
Laden with a full cargo of linseed, the steamer Barrdale is to leave the River Plate shortly direct for Sydney. The vessel is bringing about 5500 tons…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Breaks Out on Steamer Garoet Lying at Wharf
A FIRE among copra in No. 3 hold on the Hamburg-America steamer Garoet occurred shortly after. 4 o'clock this…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Sold for £150 the Ooma Wreck
THE steamer Ooma, which went aground on Ocean Island recently, was sold at F. R. Strange's auction rooms tod-day for £180…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wreck for £150 Ooma at Auction British Phosphate Buys
The wreck of the steamer Ooma, as it lies at Ocean Island, was offered at auction at Mr. F. R. Strange's rooms to-day. It was bought on behalf of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wrecked Steamer Bought
The British Phosphate Commission purchased at auction yesterday the steamer Ooma--or what is left of her. The wreck, as it lies at Ocean Island,…
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