Pearling Trade and Japanese Labor on Queensland Coast
A Brisbane Daily Mail report from Thursday Island warns of Japanese crews in the pearl lugger trade seeking control of crews and exploiting aboriginal workers. It notes rum as a lure, social dangers, and possible government action as immigration and security concerns rise along the coast from Cairns to Port Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrixbune
Daily Mail
Queensland
Fort Douglas
Thursday Island
Beche-de-wer
Trocine Bell
Falvos
Daintree
Port Douglas
Ara/Taland
North
Broome
W.A
Cairm
North Queensland
Talandin
Australia
Cairns
Dubntree
Cairny
Commonwealth
Mirriwinni
Anl
Brisbane
Gulf
Japanese Divers Dominate Pearl Fleet Says Officials
A government study reports 407 Japanese divers registered, with about 30 white men and various islanders making up the rest. Japanese hold the majority of in charge licenses, while many pearls go to Japanese captains. Officials note illegal recruitment and liquor allowances on ships as vessels drift toward Japanese control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Fisheries Association
Foot
Meno Holding
Phillipimos
Papusas
North
Eclipse prompts thoughts on order and divine plan
The author reflects on the eclipse as evidence of universal order and a divine plan. Observers note the sun moon and earth alignment as a remarkable, predictable event supporting belief in a coordinated cosmic design and the evolving universe guided by a higher plan.
Nothing to Live Long For Dialogist’s Odd Interview
A man seeking length of days submits to a doctor’s questioning. The exchange reveals odd mishears and humorous misunderstandings about age, habits, and life choices, ending with a flustered line about his behavior.
Harbor dredging progress praised by Albany Shipping Committee
The Albany Shipping Committee, with the City Council and Chamber of Commerce, reports progress on harbor deepening to allow White Star Line vessels to berth safely. After government engagement, dredges from Fremantle and Federal sources were arranged, aiming for an official minimum depth near 36 feet west of the new wing, finances permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Committee
Albany Chamber of Commerce
W. T. Forte
Australia
Albany Town Council
Chamber of Commerce
Seaddon
Albany
Nuimber of Commerce
White Star Line
Aberdeen
White Star
Scaddan
Fremantle
Cockburn Sound
Everoment
Seaddan
Works Department
Browne
Ium Matthews
Pert
Ralph Taylor
Jetl
Howver
Windom
Ree
Iter
CSM
Jared
Carlin
Loudopa
Taylor
Albany Link
Sanddan
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Clothing Department
Mercery Department
Mat Department
Telephone
Madela W.A
T. K. Garter’s
Post Office
Soma Aseaee
Oe LD
W. H. Cooper
Froprstar
Crystal Gafe
Stirting Terrace
Mouchemore
York Street
Farr
New
Albany Adico
Westralian Farmers Ltd
Albany Co-Operative Butter Factory
T. GO. Ltd
MRS
Associated, Fruitgrowers, Limited
Western Australia
Kalgoorleie
Ember, Salewaae
Asseurance Company, Ltd
PWR
Commercial Union Buildings
ST. Georgi E Terrace
Perth
H. Caribe
Fire Marine Accident
Southern Union General Insurance
Austeall
Srance
St. Georges Terrace
G. L. Bowman
Sudan
Bess
Hubham
Viking
Bunbury
Robert Bell
United States
Agaimet
Reaa
Nla.gov
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