Tamworth Daily Observer in Tamworth, New South Wales

Adriatic hurricane claims dozens as crewmates saved

A hurricane swept the Adriatic Sea on Wednesday evening causing 45 deaths with twenty recovered. Ten fishing boats wrecked and a Greek steamer foundered but crew escaped. Eight bodies were recovered from a Bree Italy spinning mill ruin. Factory women remain unaccounted for amid widespread destruction. Delegates and temperance advocates gathered in Hamburg, opening a world lodge to mark six decades of the order. The Ascot Gold Cup went to Wylonyx with Charles O Malley second and Declaire third. royal attendance was noted.