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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1933

620 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 31

Cargo Steamer

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 May 1933 · page 10

The interstate cargo steamer Momba is expected at Sydney to-morrow with general cargo from Queensland, via ports…

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Eckener to Work on Is Undaunted by Tragic Akron Wreck His Theory on Disaster Berlin, April 12

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1933 · page 8

The disaster to the Akron has moved me more deeply than almost any event experienced by me in the history of…

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Steamer Aground On Torres Strait Islet. Successfully Refloated. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1933 · page 11

A wireless message received at Thursday Island to-day stated that the British steamer Dalcroy went ashore at Dove Islet, in the north-east channel of Torres Strait, at 7.30…

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Steamer Dalcroy. Damage Not Ascertained. BRISBANE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 10

The British steamer Dalcroy, which went ashore on Dove Islet, Torres Strait, on Saturday evening, arrived at Black Rock anchorage, Thursday Island, yesterday evening, under her…

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Wreckage From the Dirigible Akron

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 12

Hauling portion of the fabric and structure of the Akron (which was lost off the New Jersey coast) after its salvage from the ocean…

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Missing Vessel. Wreckage Found by Naval Yacht. SUVA, May 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1933 · page 10

The captain of the naval yacht Pioneer reports by wireless that some wreckage had been found on the island of Totoya, some of which had been taken aboard the cutter Mary Work,…

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Plane Wreckage Desert Find Possibly Lancaster's London

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1933 · page 9

The wreckage of an aeroplane has been discovered by a caravan 450 miles to the south-east of Reggan, in the French Sudan, and may…

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Cargo Steamer

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 12

The interstate cargo vessel Time arrives at Sydney this morning with general cargo from Queensland ports…

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She Is Afraid to Tell of Life in Russia "Made Me a Wreck," Woman Declares

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 10

"I AM afraid to talk. When we arrived at Fremantle, I said too much, and I have made enemies. If I tell of conditions…

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Cargo Steamer

The Labor Daily · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 10

Hoard Smith, Ltd., advise that the AEON will return from Newcastle on Sunday evening and will sall on Monday for Port Kembla…

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Fierce Gale Liner's Rough Time Damage Ashore Adelaide

The Sun · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 5

Caught in a 50 miles an hour gale, the liner Corfu, which arrived today, was severely lashed by 40-foot waves while crossing the Bight…

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Some Speed Daylight Express Breaks Record Another railroad record has been wrecked

Truth · Sunday 28 May 1933 · page 17

On Friday the new South Coast "Daylight" Express, carrying an overload of 15 tons, roared out of Central station, bound for Mount Victoria. Humming…

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An Answer to Soviet How Accidents May Wreck Turbines British Mishaps

The Sun · Sunday 28 May 1933 · page 20

Great machines can be wrecked by accident; it is not always a ease of sabotage, declared the ex-Minister for…

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Steamer Ashore. Passengers Land Safely. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 10

Forty-five passengers were aboard the bay steamer Reliance when she went aground about 50 yards from the shore at Port Arlington this evening. The Reliance is a wooden…

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Island Steamer

The Labor Daily · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 8

The Morinda is scheduled to arrive at Sydney this morning with passengers, mails and general cargo from Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands…

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Federal Labour. Mr. Lang's Record as Wrecker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 10

Mr. P. E. Coleman (president of the New South Wales branch of the Federal A.L.P.) said last night that the defeat of Mr. Willis would entrench the inner group, and make…

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Beasley Tells of the Scullin Govt.'s Downfall Theodore Is Described As the Wrecker Gives Reasons Why the Press Supports Willis Election Fear "Tory Friends Must Be Regarded As Our Enemies" Helensburgh

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 6

SUPPORTING Mr. Lang in his campaign on behalf of Mr. Sweeney at a crowded meeting here to-night, the…

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Oyster Men Will Shoot Thieves Wreck As Well As Steal Armed Guards

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 6

Armed with rifles and shot, guns, oyster lessees of George's River are patrolling their leases in a war on thieves who have…

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ASHORE. Freighter Golden Harvest. Wellington (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 11

The United States freighter Golden Harvest, which left Wellington for Melbourne to-night. is ashore on Barrett's Reef. Vellington Heads. The vessel is reported to be holed and making…

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Cargo Steamer Runs on Reef

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 1

("The Labor Daily" Special.) WELLINGTON (N.Z), Tues. THE Golden Harvest (5644 tons), outward bound…

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