Cyclone aftermath details from Babinda area report
The letter describes cyclone damage and relief efforts around Babinda including shattered buildings at the State Hotel and damaged homes. It notes government work on repairs, debris clearance on roads and bridges, and ongoing reconstruction challenges for residents like Bol Vinery and Mr. Sampson. Weather remains poor with hurricane winds and persistent rain.
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Boland
Aimvast
Whitaker
Amelie
India
Bol Vinery
Nimi
Pra
Elas
Bob
Sampson
Falving
Ion
Ives
Matty
Merriwinen
Mabinds
Sir Amour
Peirce Lee
Shires
Afoolibs
Gibson
Babinds
Tsupese
Chriatian
Babinda
Wien
Ossville Notes from the Post and Herald
The notes describe local tinfields and mines with Winifred remaining a wealth source for owners Parsons and McLean. Anpant Aire Stewe and Nile Tennis Chih dances are mentioned, but heat hampered events. Mail service remains weekly, delaying outside news while community life continues amid heavy winds and rain.
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Gelih
Meare Parsons
McLean
Cooktown
Excen
Mareeba Accounts and a Wedding at Se George's Church
A fragmentary Mareeba ledger records various Bibookea attachments and remittances totaling £70, noting sums collected and forwarded to Babinda and Navista. A wedding at Se George's Church, solemnized by Rev. Thomas, features Mr. J Taylor as best man, with a wedding breakfast at the Gainbeigge residence and guests present.
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AJ. Harley
Bibookea
Lei Eifar
Johm Clhddon
Me. Petersen
B. Smith
A. E Fickering
Jorge
Dunstan
Macesn
Yor
Elva LJ. Cheetey
Packwood
E. Pym
J. Jadeon
Wetton
Cath
P Kough
H. Hough
Court- Afeadahaw
J. Sheehy
F. Mears
Wieconnichie
McConnicies
W“ang
W- Blair
He Colter
T. Maibie
Onsten H. Strachan
Lestie
T-Barn
E. Pearce
K_slendon
Hdchiely
A. Campbell H
Owker Pan G. Gallagher
Weshte
J. Dales
Slenion
A Kerr Glendon
G. Kells
Ietlon Blake
J. Meldrum
Babinda
Navista
Se” George's Church
Thomas
Tan
Tee Fay
Rand
J. ‘Taylor
Gainbeigge
Theamily
Sorensen
Lear Merete
Mr Td
Serena
Pam
Caran
Wesb
Wilson
Kiari
Ag Lah Porte
Ganger
Johnson
Arthur Alphen
Algoer
Chad
Asiate
Arnold
Port Douglas
Graham
Andreson
Martin
Tainbrige
Mes
Town fund drives support public amenity in small town
A local effort organized a street fund drive and public meeting to back a community project. A list of 13 19 678 subscribers was prepared and the drive drew praise for the A W A and volunteers. All workers offered services gratis, with proceeds aiding the town hall and related benevolence.
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Appetdel Rereto
Willi
Graysher
Cosings
Hewell Owson
W. Elison
Ana Te
Wi Serra
Mr Rem N. Resem To at ia
The fragment lists names and initials including Hessey, T. H. Pearce, and Mr Rem N. Resem To at ia, suggesting a damaged notice or clipped item bearing personal names and initials without clear context or event details.
ELDOWS MAGNETIC LETES ALL USED
Fragmentary note describes a favorite rub down and indispensable cane of a device named Eldows magnetic. It mentions sale at a price 1/6 and an unclear listing for chemical items. The readable content suggests a historical catalog entry or advertisement fragment.
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Letes
Eldows
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