Open Boat Tragedy Off Donegal Involving Gallagher Family
Nineteen of twenty aboard an open boat from Burton Port Arranmore in County Donegal perished in a rock strike during a foggy crossing. Only Patrick Gallagher survived after clinging to the hull and keel through a night of exposure. the dead include Edward Gallagher and several of his sons, daughters, and relatives from Arranmore and nearby towns. The incident marks a severe loss for local families and highlights the notorious channel feared by fishermen.
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Donegal
Burtonport
Arranmore
Edward Gallagher
Scotland
Michael
Ned
John
Charles
Madge
Hannah Gallagher
Anthony
Athport
Manus
Dan
Patrick
Kitty O'Donnell
Lethjerrow
John ‘Rodgers
Torris
John O'Donnell
Bdward Ward
Paddy Leonard
Ballintra
John Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Invid Atory
Survivor recalls lifeboat tragedy and brother’s death
Patrick Gallagher recounts the icy lifeboat ordeal in which his brother Michael died in his arms on the keel after Eddie Ward disappeared. He held his father up for hours before his rescue at daylight, when rescuers spotted him.
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Ther
Michael
Eddie Ward
Patrick Gallagher
Patrick
Rail excursions this month to Sydney suburbs
February excursions offer return tickets at single fare for two month returns. Trains from all stations to Sydney with some metropolitan area restrictions. Book seats or berths where available. see folders at local stations for exact arrangements. Also notes a Lusitania wreck discovery with salvage unlikely soon due to weather.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Lusintania
Good Average Line Rabbit Skins Paying Up to 2 Per Lb
The notice announces market rates for rabbit skins with special orders for calfskins. It highlights payments up to two shillings per pound and invites inquiries for consignments or pricing details from sellers.
Lusitania Found Off Cork Coast By Orphir Salvage
The Manchester Guardian reports the Orphir salvage steamer locating the Lusitania wreck off the Old Head of Kinsale. The expedition, led by Captain H. B. Russell, uses advanced gear and includes survivors of the 1915 sinking and four expert divers. The search also uncovered other wartime wrecks amid lingering doubt about the findings.
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Manchester Guardian
Kinsale
Orphir
Cork
Lnaitania
Loch Nesa
H. B. Russell
Australian gold price and civic milestone noted
The Commonwealth Bank fixed the weekly gold price at the Melbourne Mint for jewellery and ingot stock ending January 31 at about £7 19s 3d per ounce 22 carat. The rate rose by 1/1 with a fine ounce at £8 18s 8d. Separately Newcastle under Lyme marked its 700th anniversary of freedom of trade.
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Commonwealth Bank
Melbourne
Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
Road Hog Caught At Temora Court For Dangerous Driving
A district resident was fined five pounds and given eleven days hard labor for driving a truck in a manner dangerous to the public at Temora Police Court. Constable Wood, a passenger in a car, described repeated passes and dust on the Young Temora road. The truck driver sped up and blocked passes until a near accident occurred at fifty mph. The defendant apologized claiming unawareness of the constable in the car. Judge Balmain criticized the common risky practice on country roads.
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Temora
Wood
J. Balmain
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