VICTORIA.
Melboubne, June 24 The Torres Straits mail steamer Flintshire was totally wrecked at Cleveland Bay, North Australia. All on board were saved. Madame Goddard and Bloadin were passengers, and were in an open boat all night. They reached the shore in safety, but lost all their effects.
George Butchart has been discharged from the Lunatic Asylum, and arrested for forgery. He has been remanded for a week. The steamer Eastby and the schooner Mera have arrived. ; She is intended to trade between Dunedin and Newcastle. Mr. Fulton, who was on board, brougkt valuable sheep. The Eastby was carried hy the current to King's Island, but saw the light in time. i It is doubtful if the Flintshire will be saved. She struck on a ledge of rock at, 5.30 on Monday afternoon after leaving' Townstille. ; ;' : '.';. The Assembly discussed the Constitution Bill in committee last night as far as the second clause.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THS18740701.2.10.1
Bibliographic details
Thames Star, Volume IIII, Issue 1714, 1 July 1874, Page 2
Word Count
152VICTORIA. Thames Star, Volume IIII, Issue 1714, 1 July 1874, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in