Echoes of Port Denison Discovery in Howent Letter
A letter to Howent Ald mayor recounts Peregrine Poole’s ancestor Benjamin Poole and James Gordon detailing the Port Denison harbour discovery expedition. The document cites Jindley Poole of Souere Town London and Journalist Meole’s diary extracts, describing rewards promised by Charles Cowper and Governor Bowen, and notes on Sydney interviews, ship travels, and early settlement plans amid warnings about natives and landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dori Denlon
Howent Ald
Henjamin Toole
HL Ds. Sinelitr
Jindley J. Poole
Souere Town
London
Mr. Poole
Oto
Howen
Jamin Fierden
Sinvlatr
Deole
Brisbane “Courier
Brisbane Newspaper Company Ltd
Briabans
Hives
Mowen
Benjamin Poole
Bristol
Eughind
Redhiml
Diet Ethia
Farther
Monmouth
England
Ivy Dent
Queensland
Sydney
Sly Charles Cowper
Premler
New South Waites
Howe
Land Office
Queenshind
G George Ferguaun Bowen
Wiliam Lenks
Charles Cowper
Captain Sinclair
Ben Poole
Old Country
Voyage Plan Sets Sail From Hockhampton For Northern Harbour
A group led by Henry Duliet Mineladr and Captain Cowper forms a venture to discover a new port north of Hockhampton on a three month cruise. Henry Ponte and the narrator join on agreed terms to share profits and risks, aiming to find a harbour or claim land for cattle if no harbour is found during the voyage down the Fitsroy River beginning September 1, 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dulet Mineladr
Wine Tons
Luvin
Chores Cowper
New South Wiles
Borth
Hockhamptoi
Lewhsheld
Trey
Henry Ponte
Wight
Mierstad
Hockhampton
Fitsroy
H. J. Sinclale
Wensel
Om Than Wumnon
Ben Poole
Reward Did Not Eventuate At Beckhampton Arrival
On our arrival at Beckhampton the text begins a note about a reward that failed to materialize and reflects on the ending of a booklet. The fragment states the journey's conclusion and hints at unresolved promise tied to Beckhampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckhampton
Clothes marking outfits with your name 4 shillings each
Readable text notes clothing marking outfits available at Bowes hut. Price listed as four shillings per item. No further details on sizes or colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowes Hutepandent
Exploitation of King's Wyver Mine Returns to Work
The King’s Wyver mine, idle for years, is restarting under manager Percy Kean. A Meytown plant has been installed and dewatering reached 800 feet. A silver lode was cut 6d feet deep, with a small mineralised seam near the hamgling area expected to yield 50 to 5000 ounces of silver per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Wyver
Farm notes in terse fruit loadings and market chatter
Farm notes itemize shipments to Brisbane and Sydney with counts of tomatoes cucumbers pineapples and other fruit. Newcastle totals show tomatoes and cucumbers. market reports mention steady to firmer prices for tomatoes and greens with occasional specials and mixed color yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Produce Commission
Ultimo Road
Sydney
Brisbane
Newcastle
B.pe
Open Letter To New Shire Councillor Gumlu Weirs
An open letter dated 11th June to newly elected Shire Councillor Gumlu Weirs urges prudent use of public funds. It questions costly irrigation plans for Molongle Creek, advocating simpler quicker local work and stressing frugality and integrity in handling ratepayer money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginerra
Eens Beiel
McLasan
Geli
Bede
Gomly
Abe
Derek Molongle
Irrigation Oivil Water Supply Department
Aod
Wengeata Shire Cammell
Molongle Creek
Danny
Counell
Waleryn
Wayerk
Herbs for Health and Bowman's Clinic Ad
Advertisement for Bowman’s Health Clinic offering a herbal mixture for a wide range of ailments including constipation kidney issues liver disorders nerves rheumatism anaemia cough bronchitis catarrh indigestion and diabetes. Includes a diet chart and personalized case advice with 15 penny post free offer in Mackay Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman's Health Clinic
Victoria &J
Mackay
Qld
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Bris Co-Operative Marketing
Co-Operative Distributing
Murray Bros. Fruit & Produce Merchants
Pau
Nta Marreth
Brisbane C
Shipping No
F. H. G. Rogers Municipal Markets
B.F.E
C.C.D
J. Callaghan
Queensland Shipping Number
Sinclair
Williams Street
Town Council
ANA
Skyliner
Bowen
Rockhampton
N.A
Melbourne
Townsville
Cairns
Burns Philp & CO. Ltd
Nist
Marigny
PHOND
HOX
Bedieve
Poole
Tawi
Owen Lewison
Janes Gordon
Port Denison
George Elphinston
Dalrymple
Luis
Henry Daniel Sinclair
Berboeor
San Barbara
Stuvluir
Watt
Mra
Gorden
Mr. Dalrymple
Willan Deolgon
Queenslanty
Calvland
Theo Telug
Monknland
Meais
Blue Bird Cafe
Haber Hk
Bowen Fruit Export Co-operative Assi. Cid
Delta
Neptune Oil
General Hardware & Farmers
Gumlu
McLean
J. D. Howarth
Unwin
Tomato Growers
Bowen Plumbing Service
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