Shipping high tides and vessel movements in AU ports
The naval and commercial shipping section lists numerous vessels and sails between August and September. It records ship names such as Tarcoola Fiona Dundula Kanowna Morinda and many others, detailing departures from Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Yokohama Nagoya and Liverpool, arrivals at Cairns and Manila routes, and cargoes including coal sugar logs and oil. Companies Burns Philp and Co. and the Aberdeen White Star Line featured as agents with extensive movement data across ports in Australia and abroad.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Vie
Cairns
Smitt Wight
Pagan
United Kingdom
Yokohama
Nagoya
Rabe
Hong Kong
Liverpool
Fremantle
Adelaide
Pere Alma
Townsville
Burns, Philp and Company
Phusa
Due Cairte
Singapore
Shell Is Co
Elia
Burns Philp and Co
Fogemerae
Brvamve Rockhampton
CSR
Fiona
Syalnewahi Oy Nowie
Stowenur Murella
Amd
Malabar
Singipore
Changte
Cairns Agise
Ormiston
Banffshire Herilied
Af & Ami
Bartluns Lol
Steel Mariner
New York
General Catro
Vaeuna Owl Company
South Sea Islands
Burns, Phine Company
Catena
Adelaidee SS
Aldingain Duc
Jerwin Bay
Lordon
Largs Bay
Chine Mort
Malta
Loandon
Moreton Bay
Colombo
Port Said
Liver Peel
London
Ferndale
Brishane
Ferdadale
Burne Phil, & Co
Royal Mail
Mooltan
Sydney Jones
Jopson Rig
Karmate
Prey Fury
Oja
Vue Lond
Mon
Auguste Sth
Nerkeunds
Fessre
Burne Philp & Co
Cairne Wrente
Paruan
Ima
New ‘Guinea
Rabaul
Taram
Solomon Island
Tulagi
Folk Island
Worl Howe Island
Ateust
We Are A Guinea
Sydne
Hrishane
Saar
Smith Ltd
Aberdeen
Blue Funnel
White Star
England
Africa
Demostenes
Brisbane Produce Market Report From August 24
Lucerne chaff remains in heavy supply at Roma Street with overstocked low grade lots pushing sellers to accept any offers. New South Wales eaten chaff shows fair supply for heavy material around 10/. Nin of Wagga fed at 9/6 and New England material sold. Mixed chaff plentiful with prices from 7 to 11½d. lucerne hay likewise well supplied. Local potatoes available light. pumpkin lines fetched 5/9 to 6d. new seamen's awede turnip line offered at 2d but refused. Wheat reappeared after weeks, one lot sold at 3/8. maize abundant, general grain steady 2/11 to 2/10, dirty grain 2/9½.
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Brisbane
Lucerne
Roma-street
New South Wales
Wagga
New England
Overseas butter and cheese market report from London
In London on August 24 the butter market showed Danish commodity cash at TBAy, Colonial butter steady, New Zealand salted quoted 182 to 186 shillings, Australian salted butter 170 to 180 shillings, with high demand from Ltd to PRAY. Cheese remained firm as New Zealand product traded near 108 to 112 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
PBA
New Zealand
BOS
Fren Ltd
The Metal Market Sydney Prices Aug 23
Sydney reports spot and three month prices for base metals with figures for copper lead tin zinc silver and related products. Copper ranges from 62 pounds 8 shillings 14 pence to 69 pounds 3 pence per unit, lead about 20 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence, tin around 220 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence, silver at 2 shillings 4 9/10 pence per ounce, and American electrolytic copper at 14.75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Examination of PLP D No 9 by Saint Smith informs dome site near Roma and Lander oil interests
Management reports describe a transition bed survey across a paged district extending about one third the area from the southern boundary between Roma Oil Corporation and Lander Oil Company. A site is chosen between Black 59 north boundary and Lander Roma boundary. Observations confirm a definite dome on the southern flank. Pits are to be sunk around the site in a mile circumference to support surveys, transit, and a shallow water bore for engine supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. C. Saint Smith
Queensland
Sothern
Roma Oil Corporation
Lander Oil Company
Catti
Black 59
Adining Lander
Roma O] Corper
Bere
Coming to Cairns With Brisbane Resonians Tour Group
A large party of Reso tourists traveled by mail train today for a conducted tour of North Queensland. They will arrive back on September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Reso
Queensland
Boogan Murder Still No Arrest In Boogan Case
In Innisfail on August 24 police continued investigating the brutal murder of Talian Alfie Vatana who was shot at the entrance of his Boogan residence three weeks ago. Despite thorough inquiries across many avenues no arrest has been made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Talian Alfie Vatana
Boogan
Launch Capsizes Off Pimmerton Shocking Accident
A large launch capsized off Pimmerton near Auckland on August 23. Two men, Harry Brown and Alick Crown, are believed drowned. The craft rose bottom up, then sank. a heavy sea was running. A search for the bodies is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Pimmerton
Harry Brown
Alick Crown
Maritime Passenger and Cargo Movements Amid A Busy Schedule
Nester departs Brisbane with first and third class passengers headed to Sydney then Townsville and Cairns with further services to London. Herminios and Kia Ore move between London and Townsville. Malmos, cargo steamer, and other liners also listed along with San Francisco routes via Suva and Honolulu. Cairns and Brisbane notices include ships arriving and launching services as well as local trains and launches for client access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nester
Brisbane
Sydney
Matatna
London
Townsville
Cairne
Herminios
Kia Ore
Malmos
Messrs
Howard Smith Ltd
Royal Facket Navigation Company
Nitan Holland
Melbourne
Niewty Zeeland
Stoward Smith Ltd
Matson Line
Oceanic Steamship Co
San Francisco
Suva
Paco Pago
Honolulu
Sonoma
Ventuca
Sierra
Death Notice Gladys Tilse in Mareeba
Gladys Tilse, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Tilse, died at home on Tuesday August 21 in Mareeba aged 21? years. Her passing is noted at Walnh Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilse
Walnhstreet, Mareeba
Gladys — [Rine
Lewis Tike
In Memoriam Eva Kelly 1923 Obituary Card
In loving memory of our dear sister Eva who departed this life on August 25 1923. Sleep on dear sister Avil take thy rest. Inserted by her loved sister Emma and Dan Kelly with family and brother-in-law.
Funeral Notice for Harold Jennings Stephenson and Family
The Friends of Mrs H S Stephenson and Family Cairns invite attendance at the funeral of Harold Jennings Stephenson held this afternoon at 2:30 from U7 Martyn Street to Cairns Cemetery. Also invited are relatives of G T Cox and family and Mrs Stephenson. Members of Loyal Trinity Lodge and Waterside Workers Federation invited. H M Syvendsen Ltd undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Stephenson
Cairns
Harold Jennings Stephenson
Martvnstreet
Martynestreet
G. T. Cox
Mr. Cheremet
Stephenson
Tasmania
Family gratitude after bereavement in Waumster case
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tilse and family thank Dr Hyme for his kind skilled attention to their late Waumster and sister Gladys and Mrs FE M Jolnstone and Mrs Wonty Tilse and all others who assisted in their recent sad bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Tilse
Br. Hyme
Waumster
Gladys
FE. M. Jolnstone
Wonty Tilse
Queensland Land Tax Debate Delivers 1910s Policy Clash
An amendment by the Country and Progressive National Party opposes land tax elimination while preserving a tax on undeveloped land. The piece argues high Queensland land taxation harms capital, industry, and growth, citing comparative rates in Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne and listing factory trends from 1914 to 1926 across sectors. It frames taxation as a barrier to investment and industrial progress, contrasting Queensland with southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country
Progressive National Party
Ito
Labor
Queensland
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
South Wales
Victoria
Queensland Taxes and Industry They Call for Reform
The speaker argues for more manufacturing and employment in Queensland, criticizing the current government. He contends that state enterprises are unprofitable and that taxation can only be reduced by retrenchment in the public service, while railways have degraded from profits. He urges reforms and removal of political misuse if the government changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Labor
Tate Enterprises
Missing Pupe Sergeant Bev Informs of Puppy Loss
Police Court reports an aboriginal named Sandy convicted for drunkenness before Mr. T Byrne. The Cairns Railway Band will play on the Esplanade at Suselay night, and meetings of local branches and Carnival committees are noted with pensions and League work discussed. Newspaper changes hands in Innisfail with George Groom taking over the Johnstone River and Innisfail Newspaper Company Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
T. Byrne
Jor
Cairns
Hr. M. Menderson
RSEL
RUSS
LLAL
J. R. Brown
Gosthart
League
Cronmadle
Barnes
Comrade Magic
Brisbing
Edge Hill
Rm Neeting
Carnival Committee
PB. J. Leahy
Brisbane
Johnstuie River
Innisfail Newspaper Company Limited
George Groom
Mefaroom
Toowoomba
Henry Littleton Crown
Legislative Council
Lounisfail
Melbourne
Innisfail
Johnstone River
E. W. Martin
South
Martin
Inisfail
Henapener
Senefadl
Ariel Vil
Lis Press
Lawisfa
Sterling
Peamtine
Mel. Martin
Miss Lo Martin
Rom Tonisfail
Mr. Martin
Bobby
Jess
Mys
Miss Martin
Cairns Chamber Seeks Aid For Eucharistic Congress Visitors
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce votes to urge Queensland and New South Wales railways to cover return fares for about twenty thousand Eucharistic Congress visitors in Australia. They ask government action to facilitate travel to Cairns and North Queensland, plus a plan to publish delegates’ views to persuade more attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Q
Cairns
Queensland
Nsw
Railways al
Cendravar
S. Hy Warner
No OE
Draper
Townsville
Chambers of Commerce
Eric Metattinness
Suemidis
Ble
Labour plebates Senate election results Queensland
August 24 report outlines Senate polling with candidates J. V. MacDonald R. Horm M454 J. Mulvey Egan and others receiving scattered votes. Chosen candidates Medurs MacDonald Lassen and Harm were backed by the Queensland Central Executive to sustain a four day campaign led by Mr. Valentine due to MacDonald serving as a current Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
J. V. MacDonald
Lauwant
R. Horm
J.C. Valentine
J. Mulvey
Egan
Wo Cornham
R. Taywr
WL Pugh
Osh
Robbins
Medurs
MacDonald
Lassen
Queensland Central Executive
Am Atromgemente
Mae
Valentine
Cairns Weather Report and Murder Mysteries Update
Cairns weather notes report temperatures and barometric readings with scattered figures. The Brisbane forecast calls for showers in the far north and warm to hot day temperatures with east to northeast winds along the coast. Detective Sergeant Hegarty reports ongoing inquiries into the Boonjie murder with no new developments, as Tableland police continue inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane Weather Bureau
Mackay
Tomorrow's Handicaps for Sumlay's Opening Race
Aquatics column lists two handicap entries for Sumlay's opening Railway Shield race under heavy south east winds. Entries include Memory Cadman, Alma OW Pinehard, Sylvania, Melodians, Melody, and Simbeam with weights ranging from 7 to 14. Bankli cappers A Lordan and DL Caldwell noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumlay
Memory Cadman
Alma OW. Pinehard
Sylvania
CH. Bom
Thompson
W. Favell
Melody
M. Winkworth
Simbeam
S. Favell
TROM
C. Bolin
A. Lordan
DL. Caldwell
Banklicappers
Delaney Knocks Out McKenzie in Gordonvale Boxing Bout
A large Gordonvale crowd watched Syd Delaney defeat George McKenzie after a tight contest. The show included preliminaries and a six‑round exhibition between Tommy Quin and Charlie Campbell, with further details promised later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Syd Delaney
George McKenzie
Millan Millan
Tommy Ouin
Amd
Charlie Campbell
Mrishade
World News Digest Largely Missing Key Details
A fragmentary Reuters World Service item references broader coverage across Australia and Southeast Asia, but the text is garbled. It hints at a compiled report with special reports from various bureaus and mentions international affairs and regional updates without concrete specifics.
Cairns Chamber Discusses Rail and Trade Issues
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce gathered with president H K N MacDonnell in the chair. Members, including D W Olley and H Warner, addressed railway concerns, stamping documents, Sunday through mail service from Townsville, and support for tobacco industry efforts in North Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce, Trade and Transport
Etheridge Railway
GOT. Sa
Cairns Chain of Commerce
H. K. N. MacDonnell
Messrs
D. W. Olley
5. H. Warner
D. H. McGuinness
P. Drew
WN. P. Draper
R. T. McManus
C. Trathen
T. Boland
L. Draper
J. N. Tennant
Townsville
Comerce
Wultere
Enthy
Missing Plane Seen Over Greenland Report
The governor of South Greenland reports a missing plane seen over Greenland near Piskennesset and Lighbenteld. The craft appeared northwest and low as locals and authorities coordinated searches along coast indentations for the aircrew and vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Iultantz Baar
Fishemaesset
South Greenlee
Piskennesset
Anul
Lighbenteld
Admires Present to Prince Charles Edward 1745 Sale
In London a shiell presented to Prince Charles Edward by admirers in 1745 sold for £400. The Pretenders sniffbox fetched £1 million and pistols brought £200, highlighting a small trove of era relics at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Charles Edward
Fretender
London
Cairns Methodists Kindergarten Prize Day
Sun day prize day at Cairns Methodist Kindergarten featured song and readings by pupils. Margaret Davidson spoke of God’s care for sparrows and birds while prizes were awarded to top scholars Marie Milleve and Dick Struttes. numerous students received instruments and pins from donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Davidson
Dick Stratton
Joe Syeariin
Marie Milleve
Dick Struttes
Misa Troeher Ait Mice Gorgett
O Whittick
Kin- Hergartin School
Tableland Oak Exhibition Opens in Cairns Shop
An exhibit by Mareeba Joinery Works showcases North Queensland oaks and high quality joinery, with doors, casements, and finishes displayed in Cairns. G F Sith supervises. the factory uses British machinery and a 28 horsepower engine. opening night featured the Railway Band under H M Henderson. visitors urged to inspect the showroom during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marecha Joinery Works
G. F. Sith
Cairne
Oregon
North Queensland
Mareeba
Mareeba Joinery Works
Marevha
Mr. Smith
H. M. Henerson
Cairns Benevolent Society Meets at Odde Kellows Hall
Mrs P Allis presided at the Cairns Benevolent Society meeting in Odde Kellows Hall. New members Jo I Neary Johnston Austin J Denaldson BR T McManus BD W Olley Miss Collins and Mrs Murray attended. apologies from Mrs W Collins and Matron Eds warts. Donations of clothing were acknowledged and medical transport costs approved. accounts totaling £8 were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Benevolent Society
Odde Kcllows
Newdames Jo I Neary
Johnston, Austin
J. Denaldson
BR. T. McManus
W Olley
Miss Collins
Murray
W. A. Collins
Edswarts
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Toy Ram
Dundula
Brisbane Resonians
the Taiping
Bartains Ltd
Iping
Cairns Anchorage
Merinda
China
Cairo
Kuranda
Rphares
The
Cairns Post
the Land and Taxation
Tron Works and Foundries
Confectionery New Sowth
Wietterja
Bev
Alligator Creek
Pile
Senate
Miniawn
Deere
Hegarty
Malanda
Boonjie
Tableland
Iie
Mani
Boonmiie
Delaney
Reuters News Service
World Service
Australia
Mir Wounier
Calenns
Conference of States
Minster
Lands Department
Crown
Warner
Etheridge
Etheridge Shire
McManus
Tr. Best
TR. Wall
Ham
Z Urenatiner
Unimna
Vabteland
Millay Milan
Alan
Mall
Chamber
Thaf Englane
Methodists
Suniday
Nicholas Reokin
Rita Feeward
Alma Meredith
Betty White
Beryl Sugden
Leslie Stevenson
Jim Stevenson
Walter Billingham
Werbert Stevens
Willie Apis
Fred Apps
Coral Berkoff
Sydney O' Neil
Olive Lauder
Eden Hoxanks
Maud Prichard
Mavis Stevens
Nancy Hirch
George Peter Tom Huttes
Joe Copeland
Raymon Cigvien
Oe Crea
Pol Inte
Shang Seow
A.C B. Beer Street
Finkt
Mesdames Tyrrell
Davies and Hughes
Miss Smith
Finance
Getioull
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