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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1927

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Many Killed Tornado in Arkansas Homes Wrecked New York

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 March 1927 · page 1

Thirty-seven persons were killed, twelve are missing, and 200 were injured in the tornado in Arkansas…

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Ketch for Tongan Government

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 15

An auxiliary ketch is being constructed in Freeman's Bay, Auckland, for the Tongan Government. The vessel is a smart-looking craft, 89ft in length, with an 18ft beam and 9ft depth. She will be…

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Night in Lock-up Steamer's Firemen Wellington. N.Z.

Evening News · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 13

THE WHOLE of the stokehold crew of the liner Plako spent last night in the Lyttleton lock-up. They had been arrested on a charge of having…

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Fire on Steamer. Dog Saves Captain's Life. But Is Suffocated, Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 15

Captain Yoshioka, ofY the Japanese steamer Usurl Maru, which is berthed at Port Adelaide, claims that his pet cocker spaniel saved his life last night…

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Shop Wrecked Light Causes Gas Explosion Four Injured Workman Blown Out of Trench

The Sun · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 13

A man, two women and a child of three had remarkable escapes from death in Petersham this afternoon, when an explosion of gas, which was escaping under a fruit shop in Parramatta-road, wrecked the interior of the building, shattered…

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A Wreck [?]Acht Smashed on Rocks Crew Saved Rescued by Zane Grey Auckland (N.z,)

The Sun · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 14

Three yachtsmen were causht in a sale on Monday night and wore driven ashore on Great Barrier Island, which lies at the north of…

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Car in River Body Brought Ashore Victim Identified

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 7

The body of the woman who was drowned in a motor car at Taren Point, George's River on Tuesday night, as reported in later editions of…

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Pirates' Nest Destroyed by British Navy at Bias Bay Looting of Steamer British Wireless Press LONDON

Evening News · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 16

MONDAY night act of piracy between Swatow and Hogh[?] was taken to Bias Bay and looted…

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Gas Explosion. At Petersham. Shop Wrecked

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 11

A terrific explosion yesterday afternoon completely wrecked the interior of a fruiterer's shop conducted by Mr. A. M. Johnston in Parramatta-road, Petersham. Seven persons had…

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Celebrities of stage and Screen Royal Visitors to Sec Double Programme at Her Majesty's on Tuesday--Frasquita at the Royal--"Sweet Nell" to Return for Two Weeks--Richard Taber and Hale Norcross in Comedy Again--Oriental Stars to Brighten .Sydney--Popularity of "The Nervous Wreck"--Sensational Acts at Wirths'--John Barrytnore at. Prince Edward-- Syd. Chaplin in "The Better Ole."

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 7

MARE NOSTRUM,"The Metro-Goldwyn pictrce in the successful week of its season at productions is one of the most aristle productions that…

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Smallpox. on Steamer Tanda

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 20

When the E. and A. line steamer Tanda arrives at Sydney on Monday morning from Yokohama, via ports, it will be necessary for her to proceed to quarantine. Shortly after…

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Surf Tragedy Victim at Bondi Body Washed Ashore

Evening News · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 3

THE surf has claimed another victim of Bondi, the body of a youtn, clothed in a black bathing suit being washed up on the beach…

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Fell From Steamer Old Seaman Drowned Launceston

Evening News · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 1

HILE painting the side of the steamer Laranah, at the town pier Laurence John Johnstone an elderly seaman fell into the water and was…

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Island Trade. Coastal Steamer Maianbar to Leave Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 19

The well-known coastal steamer Maianbar has been chartered by the Burns, Philp (South Sea) Co., Ltd., for the inter-island trade, and will leave Sydney for Lovuka v(Fiji) early next…

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Darwin. "Go-slow" Strike. Steamer's Cargo Restricted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 12

Owing to a "go-slow" strike on the Darwin wharf, Burns, Philp, and Co., Ltd., have decided to restrict the amount of cargo to be taken by the steamer Marella, which leaves…

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Duke and Duchess Step Ashore Sydney's Sunny Welcome Dense Crowds Line the Streets Proceedings Are Speeded Up

The Labor Daily · Monday 28 March 1927 · page 5

THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK landed at Farm Cove on Saturday morning--safe, sound, and smiling. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES of her scheduled lime, the Renown swung through the Heads, steamed slowly up the channel, with her…

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Steamer Aground in Brisbane River Brisbane

Evening News · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 11

The German steamer Hatle, when proceeding down the Brisbane River early to-day, went [?] on Pelican [?] near the mouth of the river…

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Galava Wreck Sea Mystery Finding of Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 29 March 1927 · page 4

When Captain Pearson, of Blaxcell-street, Granville, left his little vessel, "Galava," as the ship was sinking near Catherine Hill Bay on February 8, the…

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Cyclists' Ordeal Steamer for Change Basra

The Sun · Wednesday 30 March 1927 · page 2

Lieut. Malims and Captain Oliver, the British motor cyclists, who are on a tour of the world in the interests of British trade, have arrived…

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Steamer Halle. Successfully Launched

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 4

Telegraphic advice received from Brisbane, states that the German liner Halle, which went aground at Pelican Bank (Brisbane) on Tuesday last, has…

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