Shipping. July 31 Crew and passengers aboard Mourigan
Australian Steamships Ltd agents report Mourigan under Captain Minehane sailing from Towneville on July 31 with Mesdames Eastgate Crawford Peck Jenain Berg and infant Bergin Cook Miss Wardle Garbutt Maber Taylor Reardon and others including Birch Conmack Bergin Betts Serout Dowzer Jackson Curtis Gray Hunter Boffa Davis Wilson Anglin Treloar Kelly Eastgate O Callaghan among 11 second saloon passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourigan
Minehane
Towneville
Mesdames Eastgate
Crawford
Peck
Jenain
Berg
Infant
Movements of Vessels and Arrivals
Bar, Philp and Co leading Kuranda arrives Tuesday evening from Townsville and departs 11 p m for Cooktown. Returns Thursday morning and leaves 1 a m. Towne Arawatta departs south today. Australian Steamship Limited Moorilyan arrives 5 a m Tuesday with southern mail and sails 7 a m for Pact Douglas and Cooktown then back 9 15 p m. Lass of Gowrie arrives from Townsville and leaves Cairns 5 p m Tuesday for Moorea? or Cardwell Lecinda Clomper Dunk Island and Townsville. Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville and leaves Thursday for Townsville connecting with southern steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Steamshipa, Limited
Moorilyan
Southern Mail
Pact Douglas
Cooktown
Duce
Townsville
Lass of Gowrie
Sunda
Cairns
Moarilgan
Cardwell
Lecinda Clomper
Dunk Island
Innisfail
Southern Steamers
Burnt derelict schooners sighted at sea notices
The Navy reports on July 4 a burnt wooden four masted schooner named fader se vimber was sighted 232 south, long. On June 19 a similar three masted schooner was seen at 13.41 south, lowe. No signs of fire could be observed on either vessel nor could any identification be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fader
Long
Lowe
Insect Protection Ad Valued by Chemist in Cairus
An old printed notice promotes a pen article claiming a penne Bare its mare emplies protects infants and townspeople from insect attacks and malaria. It touts a 1/2 Chemist Cairus contact for free post and references yellow fever and related diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Suman
Cairus
Cairns Assayers and Metal Buyers Advertise Services
Assayers, ore buyers and metallurgical chemists based in Cairns with offices in Melbourne and Charters Towers. They operate Melbourne Metal Exchange from the AHEAD OFFICE and purchase gold, silver, lead, concentrates, and ores including wolfram and molybdenite, with copper ores shipped to Port Kembla Electrolytic Company. Information available from AG Oxley, Wharf Street Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Charters Towers
Melbourne
Cairna
Herberton
Ravenswood
Sulphide Corporation Limited
Cockle Creek N.S.W
Port Kembla
Mn AG
Oxley
Wharf Street
Nee Oh Sens
Bear skin season declared in Australia and demand steady
Fenwick and Co. report renewed inquiry for opossum skins with no price improvement. Average lines fetch 16s to 17s. They expect strong bear skin demand at prior season rates. The bear skinning season runs from August 1 to October 1917, with skins usable in that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Fenwick and Co
Fenwick and Co. Saleamen
Sheep and cattle prices buoyant despite short yarding at sale
On the 25th instant, sheep and lambs saw high bids as yarding was short. Crossbred ewes and yearlings fetched strong prices while calves and cattle varied. prime beef sold near earlier rates though overall values were firmer for lighter stock and yearlings, with total stock at 128 cattle and calves across the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Lambs
Fenwick & Go
Brisbane
Sheep Sales Report From Charleville District
Drower Jack Hynes received 11 126 wethers at Thylungra and arranged delivery to McPhie and Co Charleville. McPhie and Co completed sales of fat wethers from Tambo and Etoma stations plus 1 000 ewes with lambs at foot, all on account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleville Porrenpement
Jack Hynes
Australian onions fetch high prices in America amid market talk
In a Victorian Legislative Assembly debate Mr Elmslie cited San Francisco buyers paying 70 a ton for Australian onions while Victorians earned £3 5s a ton. He noted strong demand in America and urged the Agricultural Department to study new markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ac- Soren Beeen Agricultyr
Elmslie
Victorian Legislative Assembly
San Francisco
Victoris
Agricultural Department
America
W. &. Kerst
Honolulu
W. Hutchinson
Market notes from Cairns broker A H Clarke
Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke reports firm notes on Mareeba Gold and Tyrconnell mining shares. Entries include prices for Oaks and Minnie Moxham stocks, Bowen River Coal, and related items with bids, pan, and small fractional values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrconnell
Wee
Tyrconnell North
Minnie Moxham
Oaks
Pan
Oaks Reserve
Thompson's Oaks
Con
Bowen River River Coat
Bowen Coal and Coke
Metal market report from Sydney July 22
The metal market round up from Sydney notes London quotations for July with figures for lead and silver. Prices and forwards are listed in a compact ledger style with spot and three month values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
New Coke Making Method Shakes Australian Mines
The Post reports J. Sivyer of Edmonton has developed a patent coke making system using a wagon and oven with water jacketed doors and automated charging. The process promises large cost drops, enables in-field production near northern smelters, and aims to cut freight by producing coke locally at Tivoli and other sites. Officials view early results as favorable, with samples available at the Post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sivyer
Edmonton
Queensland
Australia
Wid
New South Wales
Chili
Queensian
Tivol
Ipswich
New Wales
Bulli
James Sivyer
Bundamba
Hayak
Sivyer
Mar
Herberton
Stannary Hills
Irvinebank
Proserpine
Bowen
Cloncurry
Tivoli
Singer
Mines Department
The
Post
Market Quotations from Mesars A M'Calum & Co
The report lists brokers quotations for multiple shares including Bonne Dundee Brilliant Deeps United Mitts New Brilliant Freehold Mexham Queen Cross Papuan Vulcan and others with bid ask and closing prices as of July 31. Prices shown in pounds shillings pence format with notes on bids closes and special terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Mesars
A. M’calum & Co
Sharebrokers
Bow Street
Bonne Dundee
Onnie North
Illiant
Clarke's
East Mexican
Com
Olamadan
Con
Mitts” United
New Brilliant Freehold
Mexham
Queen Cross
Papuan
Bower
Ryan and the Queensland Council Case as a Public Scandal
The Post portrays Mr Ryan as burdened by the Queensland Legislative Council matter, likening him to Eugene Aram. It argues he cannot bury the issue despite failed attempts such as referendums and flooding the Council with nominees. The piece notes Chief Justice and Governor references, doubts broader constitutional support, and predicts Ryan may drop the case publicly after failed efforts including conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Ryam
Eugene Aram
Jalaa
Saeeeem
High Cort
Eugene
Broad Dayligst
Right Wey With Glaxo Food Advice From Local Doctor
Glaxo has interviewed a local doctor who comments on the food. He notes it can be harmful if used too often and should not be given more than every two hours. As the child grows older, using it every three hours is beneficial. Mrs. Glennen should be consulted before she leaves tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennen
Bellenden Ker Plantation Sale and Local Notices
Auctioneers plan sale of twenty mixed age steers at Bellenden Ker next Saturday afternoon under Mr F Healy's instructions. Bellenden Ker Plantation sale begins 10 am on Friday and Saturday with lunch provided. Cairns Police Court cases and local notices cover drownings, indents, and a charity meeting at 2:30 pm. The War continues with price shifts, insurance ads, and Masonic lodge installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Woodward
Bellenden Ker
F. Healy
Bro. W. Greenwood
Pyramid Lodge
Masonic Hall
Gordonvale
War
Bro
G. R. Mayers
P.D.A.G.D.C
War Bros
C. Butler
John Cannon
G. Clem
W. C. Griff
Cairns Masonic Choi
Bro. E. Massey
Cairns
Gregory Lodges
T. A. Ferry
Meter Seeton
Sieskons
Kira Brown
Sergt. Meldon
Moon
Sacks Street
Esther
Esther Thomas
Camooweal
Gun From Loos Trophy to be Unveiled in Brisbane
A German Krupp gun captured at Loos in 1915 will be formally unveiled in Queen's Gardens Brisbane next to the Executive Buildings George and William streets. Governor Sir Hamilton Goold Adams will officiate on Saturday August 18 as wartime trophy is displayed by the military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensia
Loos
Brisbane
Queen's Gardens
George and
William Streets
Sir Hamilton Goold- Adams
A Hero in France and North Queensland Valor
The Tweed Daily reports Sergt M Reynolds writing from Codford Camp England dated May 16 that he sails for France in a few days after serving at an officers school. The Northern Herald lists battlefield deeds by Private W V Cook and other North Queensland soldiers with portraits and wartime scenes from the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sergt. Reynolds
WV. F. Cook
Walter Cook
Mibbin
J. A. Cook
Woundse
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Macdonnell, Macdonnell Hamlyn-Harristers and Notaries Publi Fairns Ant
Aumissionecs
High Court of Australia
Supreme Courts
Ee Commonwealth
New Zeal BF Net Y Telehone
MacDousall
Hamlyn- Harris
Jon
H. F. Stacey
Abbott Street
Erar
Lake Eacham Hotel
Yungaburra
Kuranda
Eacham
J. H. Brownlee
Mining, Land & Insurance
City Mutual Life. Assurance Society
Mann, F.f.la
Bell
H. Johnson
K. Bell
Darwin
Upara
Shippine Notes
Owen Whrittick
Winsor & Newton
Robert Craig
Governor General of
Solicitors and Motsrea
Spence Street
Cairne
Ars, Hughes
Miss Smith
Abbbott Street
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST. Cairns
Cong
Boagehiak
Green's
W. H. Green, Ltd., Chemists
Rose
Old
Virginia
Jacob's Music Store
Commercial
Blackall Sarnée Te
Charleville
U.S
A. H. Clarke
Mareeba
Mista
Newann
Coke Industry
Sivwyer
Towers Share Market
the Post
Eugene Aram Ryan
Clarke
Mode
Babinda
Huxham
Babinda State
A Mehrens
FW. Mehrens
Pre. H. O. Mehrens
Waddell
Seemy Royal Insurance
Yates
Pam
George Carmody
HW. Marsagh
Messrs
Urray and
Marsland
Sergt
Meldon
Boda
Theates Ete Roe
Bob
Peter Pasetti
Kairi
Oliver Cromwell
Woren's
FP. J. Eee
K. Er, Ltd
G. Crowhurst
Ryder's, Ltd
Atherton
Augrustost
Herberton Aour
Messrs. A. ]. Draper Ltd. Advertite
Mungana
A . Green
J-Sheen
Jepicians
Crisane
Coca LE OE Aptain Til Ng
Oay
Emden
Cocos Island
Harbor Board
Cairns Harbor Board
Sherman
Trinity Bay
Smnshane
Allan & Stark
Hides
Gordonvaletth
Northern Herald
North Queens
Herald
Rere
Stanna
W. H. Roberts
Wolfram
W. G. Robertson
Cains J
Comamines
A Pearce
Kidston
F. G. Lyon
E.H. Peters
Hamed Church
Somme
Essarese
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