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  2. SAMUEL PEPYS.

    We are indebted to Mr. William Mlchic, of Allison-avenue Toorak, for the opportunity of publishing the following interesting lecture on Samuel Pepys, delivered ...

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  3. SHIPS OF THE PAST

    AN interesting article, a letters. and we sec aroused once more that love of the talcs of old ships. Names of ships long forgotten, ships ...

    Article : 1,122 words
  4. London Gossip

    It is, of course. very typical of this country that an advisory committee to the B.B.C. on the pronunciation of English should consist of an Irishman, two ...

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  5. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--Has the story of the Marie Celeste, which was found becalmed and not a soul on board, everything in order, food on the tables, but no trace of ...

    Article : 71 words
  6. The Dandenong.

    Sir,--As a native of Sandridge (Port Melbourne), and still living there, I have derived a lot of pleasure from the interesting shipping memories you have ...

    Article : 256 words
  7. Clippers and Speed !

    Sir,--Your correspondent Mr. C. C. Dunn, in his interesting letters to "The Age" dealing with clippers and Black wall "frigates," leaves people with a ...

    Article : 586 words
  8. The Scammell.

    Sir,--I should be glad if you would allow me, through your columns, to thank the: correspondents who so kindly sent along particulars of the wreck of the ...

    Article : 86 words
  9. ENGLISH REVIEWS.

    Mr. Arthur Henderson, M.P., chairman of the Disarmament Conference, discussing the loss of confidence in the League of Nations and the Disarmament ...

    Article : 393 words
  10. Garonne-Lucinda Collision.

    Sir,--I was pleased to see the Garonne mentioned. as 1 was a passenger on her in 1638, when the collision occurred with the Lucinda. The Lucinda was a cargo ...

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  11. Wreck of the Sacramento.

    Sir,--I have been a very interested reader of the many articles from the pens of old-timers that have appeared in "The Age" at each week end dealing ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 207 words
  12. More Queries Answered.

    Sir,—Mr. Kirwan mentions the wonderful run of 2163 nautical miles in six days by the Cutty Sark, but I think the later wonderful ...

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  13. "FORTNIGHTLY."

    Mr. E. M. Gull writes about the position of Japan and the problems that confront her. Mr. Robert Machray discusses in a spirit of hostility the claims ...

    Article : 268 words
  14. Sailings of 1843 and 1844.

    Sir,--After reading Mr. R. C. Dunn's letter in "The Age" of 3rd inst. I looked up some old sailing cards and a log book that refer to ships as far back as 1843. ...

    Article : 299 words
  15. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--I have the full account of the wreck of the Sacramento, which occurred at Point Lonsdale. The vessel must not be confused 'with the prison ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 401 words
  16. "CONTEMPORARY."

    Sir Archibald Sinclair, M.P., explains the significance of the action of the Liberals In crossing the floor of the House of Commons, and sitting in opposition to ...

    Article : 283 words
  17. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    sir.--My mother and aunt came out in the Red Jacket in about the year 1852, on her second voyage. My father came out before them, as he was one ...

    Article : 78 words
  18. Red Jacket's Exploits.

    Sir.--Re "Saltwater's" inquiries. There was more than one Blue Jacket, so I will confine myself to the Red Jacket which made sixteen voyages and others ...

    Article : 260 words
  19. "NATIONAL."

    Viscountess Milner contends that Germany is preparing for another war. and that, as in 1914, Great Britain will be unprepared. Mr. Patrick Donner, MP. ...

    Article : 130 words
  20. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--Could any of your multitudinous readers give particulars of the sailing ship Earl of Dalhousie ? When last in Sydney I saw a coal hulk of the same ...

    Article : 93 words
  21. A Ship of 1836.

    Sir,--Having landed at Geelong with my parents in April. 1857, from Liverpool, after a 90-days' voyage in the sailing ship Bee, at the age of 7 years, I ...

    Article : 105 words
  22. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--A correspondent made reference to the sailing ship Sir Walter Raleigh. I wonder if any of your readers could give any information about this ship, ...

    Article : 107 words
  23. "EMPIRE."

    Sir John Kirwan (West Asutrain plains the policy of the Commonwealth Government in regard to Northern Australia, and the opportunities offered to ...

    Article : 194 words
  24. MELBOURNE IN 1856.

    Sir,--The Red Jacket ended her days at Cape Verde as a coal hulk. The Blue Jacket was built by R. E. Jackson, East Boston, leaving Liverpool on her maiden ...

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  25. The Ship Osprey.

    Sir,--I have read with mierest the history of pioneer ships and pioneer men connected with Australian life and trade, but saw no mention of the ship ...

    Article : 185 words
  26. Joe Rogers.

    Sir,--With my father and mother and eight other children, I travelled on the Great Britain to Liverpool, about the last week in November, 1875. The ship ...

    Article : 185 words
  27. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--Would someone kindly through your columns let me know if anything is known of a ship named the Protector, which made her last voyage here about ...

    Article : 58 words
  28. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,--Can your readers give information re The Morning Light, a sailing ship which arrived in Australia some time In 1858: and does anyone ...

    Article : 67 words
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