Rail journey through Queensland misadventure on the Burdekin
A traveler recounts a rambling rail trip from Rocky to Cairns via Bowen and Townsville. He notes delays aboard aging rolling stock, a long halt at the Burdekin bridge, and uncomfortable crossings with freight and immigrants. The narrator jokes about insurance and family, while detailing stopovers at Charters Towers, Ayr, and Townsville on a rough, lengthy voyage.
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Rocky
Carrow
Mackay
Ind
Queensland
Tornstall
Toby
Bowen
Caplet
Charike Collins
Ferntry
Risitova
Doc
Watour
Bixam
Burdekin Bridge
Burdekin
Wno
Jimmy Larcombe
Unm
Ayr
Hardekie
Townville
Townavilli
A.m
Townarillo
Cairne
Townsville
Calros and the Beef Dish Retold in a Travel Log
A fragmented travel note recalls a late night stop at a Lawrence inn with a bustling dining room and a famed garned beef dish. The narrator, returning from Rocky, laments distasteful experiences and reflects on the era when Lawrence was renowned across the continent.
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Calros
Lawrence
Hondreda
Trode
Tony
Rocky
Calroe
Perry visit frames new board formation and plans
Mt Perry hosts H A Cattermull and colleagues from the old committee as they take possession of savers and form a visiting committee to inspect and report on pressing matters. Weather dull with rain then a St Patrick’s Day ball proceeds with local dignitaries and regalia, ending around 11 30 pm.
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Ttemeru
H. A. Cattermull
F. Rohon
Foeu
Citzens
Beirut
Bremen
St. Patrick's
HLA
Danciic
FP. Denole
M.uuscalm
W. Maynard
F.A.F
Alollar
Walsh
Allway Station
Aranina
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Jounny Walker
Bond
Joan Walker & Sone, Ltd
Seaton Waney
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Mt, Peery
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W. Te « BR
Hodnets
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Tta
Hewlett
Meh
Orem
Andren
Peter
Ape
Clifford Love & Co, Ltd
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Leur
Shim
Acon
Rex