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Shipwrecks & the sea, 1947

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Says Vandals Would Wreck Prize Gardens

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 5 February 1947 · page 4

Alderman Frederick's suggestion that a prize be given to the Granville resident with the most beautiful footpath and garden has been deferred. In the meantime, the council will make a general appeal to its 5,000…

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New Ship Ashore on Way Here London

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1947 · page 2

Lloyd's states that the new 10,000-ton Port Lines motor-ship Port Pirie has gone aground off Antwerp, Belgium. Two tugs are…

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The problems that wreck marriages

The Sun · Sunday 9 February 1947 · page 4

THE institution of marriage is in a parlous condition. We must…

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Burma Plan to Wreck Pact

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1947 · page 3

RANGOON, Feb. 10 (A.A.P.). —Leaders of all of the Burmese political parties, except die anti-Fascist Peoples' Freedom League…

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Safe Found in Fire Wreck Night Explosion

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 1

Safe-breakers early this morning caused an explosion which set fire to buildings of the Sydenham Pottery, Company,…

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Abbie An' Slats Wreck Of The Groggins

Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 25

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Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 25

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Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 25

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Daily Mirror · Thursday 13 February 1947 · page 25

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Boat Ashore During Storm

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 6

WHEN ITS MOORING LINES snapped in yesterday's high wind, this motor cruiser drifted from its buoy in Neutral…

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Boat Ashore During Storm

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 2

WHEN ITS MOORING LINES snapped in yesterday's high wind, this motor cruiser drifted from its buoy in Neutral…

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Boat Ashore During Storm

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 2

WHEN ITS MOORING LINES snapped in yesterday's high wind, this motor cruiser drifted from its buoy in Neutral…

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One Dead, One Hurt in Wreck of Launch Driven Ashore In Violent Sea

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 1

ONE man was fatally injured and another hurt this afternoon when a 30-ft. launch was dashed on rocks at Middle Head by immense seas sweeping into the harbor. Ray Cox (about 30), Parramatta Rd., Haberfield, died…

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One Dead, One Hurt in Wreck of Launch Driven Ashore In Violent Sea

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 1

ONE man was fatally injured and another hurt this afternoon when a 30-ft. launch was dashed on rocks at Middle Head by immense seas sweeping into the harbor. Ray Cox (about 30), Parramatta R., Haberfield, died…

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One Dead, One Hurt in Wreck of Launch Driven Ashore In Violent Sea

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 1

ONE man was fatally injured and another hurt this afternoon when a 30-ft. launch was dashed on rocks at Middle Head by immense seas sweeping into the harbor. Ray Cox (about 30), Parramatta Rd., Haberfield, died…

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One Dead, One Hurt in Wreck of Launch Driven Ashore In Violent Sea

Daily Mirror · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 1

ONE man was fatally injured and another hurt this afternoon when a 30-ft. launch was dashed on rocks at Middle Head by immense seas sweeping into the harbor. Ray Cox (about 30), Parramatta Rd.. Haberfietd. died…

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[?] Police investigators admit they are powerless to stop the growing record of people who tear their bodies to pieces, smash their nerves, and change themselves from normal, healthy citizens into quivering, rotten wrecks by the misuse of sleeping drugs. Doctors refer to the little white pills, bootlegged around nightclubs and hotel lounges wherever the pleasurehungry gather, as White Death, because for those who let the drugs get a hold on them, death is the inevitable result

The World's News · Saturday 15 February 1947 · page 6

JIM SCULLY was found dead in bed one morning last spring when his wife tried to awaken him. Jim was only 41 and too young to…

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