Herberton Tin Prices Rise Amid District Mining Reports
The Herberton mining district July reports show tin at £90 for 70 percent, the highest in 14 months. Deep Lead Extended yielded about 54 cents per ton of tin. Great Northern suspended work with plans to resume August 7. Wild Irishman notes continued development and ore extraction. William Morris shafting progressed with 40 tons packed to the State Battery. Vuleas remains on tribute with about 50 tons of ore expected to yield black tin at around 10 percent tin content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Great Northern
Winge
Iivinebank
William Morris
Vuleas
Mining notes on oceanic lodes and ore shipments
Report lists numerous mining activities across multiple pockets including Columbia B Rinaldi at the stope level 40/1 with 2 ft of good ore, 52 tons shipped to a battery, and ongoing driving at 60 ft levels by Gordon McGill and Carroll. Boundary reports 10 tons raised with 20 percent black tin, while Perseverance shows a brief drive with 10 percent ore yield. Empress Herberton continues bailings, Rio Tinto prospecting, and ULN.A. parties report 10 tons for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
B. Rinaldi
Trvinebamk Battery
Gordon
Watsonville
Silver Valley Battery
Packer Wieland
Dinkum
St. New Federation
Herberton Battery
Empress
Herberton
Rio Tinto
Mount Albion
Uln.a
Bdonte
Andrew
Trevenan
Victorian Branch conference votes for co-operation with government on new settlers
The Annual Conference of the Victorian Branch of the R.S.S. L.A. passed a motion urging the Council to cooperate with the Government in introducing new settlers while ensuring sound labor conditions for Australians and offering assistance to the New Settlers League.
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R.s.s.1.l.a
A.lf
New Settlers’ League
Sale of Remnants at Cost Prices for Textiles and Linens
A dense listing announces thousands of fabric remnants and linens at cost, featuring flannelette, twill, serge, poplin, voile, sheeting, towels, pillow slips, nightdresses, camisoles, corsets, vests, and robes. Prices are quoted per yard or dozen, with various discount levels and color and fabric descriptions. The sale highlights include household linens, clothing fabrics, and accessory items across multiple brands and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osman
Local Apparel Sale Highlights From Sir Lee Sibel Catalog
Sale features Sir Lee Sibel stock with H andkerchiefs hats and ready to wear items. Includes quantities like 72 dozen ladies Panama hats 3 11 and 7 dor ladies ready to wear at half price. Strong emphasis on reduced prices across children's handkerchiefs and straw shapes with many items discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sibel
Dutch Firm’s Trick Misleads Butter Buyers
Australian High Commissioner probes a Dutch circular misrepresenting margarine as Australian butter. The notice claims a superior product labeled Australia Superior Quality and packed in familiar 56 English ounce cases. Officials examine Butter Act breaches and possible injunctions while the Dutch government reviews the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cook
Hague
Australia
Gruen Health Salts Promises Family Health and Relief
An advertisement extols Gruen Health Salts as the cure for ill health caused by toxins in the bowels. It claims constipation leads to stomach liver and kidney troubles and that daily use cleanses these organs, relieving rheumatic pain indigestion headaches and more. Price is 2/9 per bottle, sold by chemists and stores.
Rheumatism Banished by Reaver Health Salts
Sufferer advised to try Reaver Health Salts claiming permanent relief from rheumatism. Promises liver stimulation and dissolution of matter in the system. Bottle price two shillings. obtainable from H. Green Ltd Cairns and various chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom . H. Green, Ltd
Cairns
Taylor and Colledge
Elliott's
Bickford's
Brabant's
Red Tape and the Sentinel Over a Snowdrop Legend
A British Foreign Office tale and a Russian anecdote from Prince Bismarck’s collection illustrate absurd bureaucratic controls. An order to guard a painted passage survived fifty years, while Catherine the Great supposedly stationed a sentinel to protect a lone snowdrop, a rule kept for a century.
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Foreign Office
Prince Bismarck
Roswell
Dr. Busch
Russia
St. Petersburg
Catherine L
Old Sol Diers Offer Frosty Ice Corn Remedy
An old solider solicitation promotes Frozel-Ice a new ether fluid remedy to remove corns. It claims quick relief from aching soreness and complete removal of corn roots with a dry film that does not irritate surrounding flesh. The ad asserts low cost per dose and urges soldiers to quit harmful paring habits.
Queensland to accept 100 farm lads monthly
The Agent-General informed the Migration Department that Queensland will take 100 youths each month until further notice. Premier said the move aims to supply farm workers. Twenty two boys selected in England arrived aboard the Demos thenes and secured immediate work in country districts. over 70 employers sought their services.
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Queensland
J. A. Fihelly
Miration Department
Australia
England
A Clean Sweep in Crockery and Glassware Sale
A. Abdullah's Gordonvale advertises a clean sweep across crockery glassware tin and enamelware with special lines highlighting discounted items and broad ranges. The listing emphasizes an extensive stock and exclusive deals for shoppers.
Royal Dip Controls Grape Preservation
Royal Cattle Dip describes the Royal Dip product controlling dipping efficiency. The text discusses per cent effectiveness, preparation requirements, and water usage guidance. A.D. Draper Ltd and agents are referenced as distributors or contacts for the product.
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Royal Dip
Queensland
Hair Casualties From Harsh Shampoos Warned
An article likens hair damage to battery cells needing recharge, describing how alkali in many shampoos harms oil glands and causes hairs to die, split, or maim. It promotes Pure Stallax as a protective shampoo that cleanses and nourishes, promising healthier, thicker, shinier hair.
Weekend Economy Shoe Catalog Listings
A fragmentary sale list from Kellys Quality Merchandise outlines weekend specials on ladies shoes, boots, and sandals plus men and boys footwear and clothing. Prices are given in shillings with varied styles including pumps, Derby boots, Cuban heels, and lace boots, alongside shirts trousers and pajamas stored as mail order offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly S
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Herberton Mining
Thomas Blackley
Atherton
Thos. Blackley
Consult
Stacey & Stacey Ee
Townsville
Charters Towers
Sky
Crew
Imae Oe
Oxford
Crepe
Saxe
Helio
Viewx
Calico K.B
Children's
Doz
Lisle and Silk
China
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake Street
Gruen
A. Abdullah’s
Gordonvale
Royal Cattle Dip
Oybeeea
Paci
Phe
Nilo Mei
R. J. Overland
The
Modern Jeweller
Optometrist
Abbey Street
Kelly
Aias
Canberra Amrs
Rose
Ree
Harvard
R. H. Kelly, Cairns
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