Death notices and memorials for Humphrys Wilesmith family
Death notice reports John Edward Humphrys died in Manchester England. In memoriam for Joseph Edward Wilesmith who passed away December 16 1924. Wilesmith family remembers Edward Wilesmith who died at Kuranda December 16. Insertions by wife Ida and daughter Joan.
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Humphrys
John Edward Humphrys
Manchester
England
Joseph Edaed
Witeamith
Bert Wilesmith
Brisbane Livestock Market Report 11/12/25
Fenwick and Co salesmen report 7100 sheep penned with market firm and clearer. 250 lambs penned with steady tone. 1700 cattle yarded with irregular market. prime bullock beef to 26s per 100lb. good to 26s. prime cow beef to 25s. 200 calves penned, market lower. 180 pigs penned, market firm. Totals offered: 924 sheep and lambs, 193 cattle and calves, 168 pigs.
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Fenwick & Co
Brisbane
Investors Favor Australia and Dominion Investments
An interview with Richard Stanton of Stanton and Son notes strong British investor interest in Australia and New Zealand. The return to the gold standard allows British funds to move capital cheaply to the Empire, boosting municipal and governmental investment prospects while industrial unrest in Britain appears to dampen domestic confidence.
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Richard Stanton
Dittor
Stanton and Son
Sydney
London
Australia
Britain
Pacific
Labor Tactics Rush Measures Hit Session Deadlock
Sydney reports describe the looming parliamentary tactics to rush measures as the Council fights congestion and rejection. The government seeks Governor approval for appointments and aims to secure a £1,500,000 loan for a major water scheme in the Southwest Tablelands, reviving a Fuller-era plan.
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Sydney
Thas
Council
South-western
Tablelands
Fuller
France in economic crisis contrasts with Germany gains
The piece warns that postwar France faces deep financial turmoil with depreciating currency and fragile wages, while Germany enjoys stability and growth after joining the League of Nations. It chronicles currency shocks, government measures, and global trade implications, suggesting France risks stagnation unless stable governance returns.
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Europe
Germany
France
League of Nations
Paris
Great Britain
Tides and Moos Weather Notes and Dates
High water near 9.29 am and a Neh Moon at 5.4 for the fortnight period. The correspondent’s answer notes a decem reader query. Russell heads a Tara graph column published for the two week interval.
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Russell
Taragraph
Crushed Thumb at Wharf Injures Laborer Wallace
A wharf laborer named W. Wallace caught his hand in a sling of iron at the wharf yesterday and severely damaged his thumb. He received first aid from the Ambulance and was taken to a doctor's surgery for treatment.
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W. Wallace
Man injured at Palace Theatre by iron bar
A Palace Theatre employee named C Steiner suffered a lacerated and contused wound to the right elbow after being struck by a bar or iron. Ambulance attendants gave first aid and advised a doctor visit.
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C. Steiner
Palace Theatre
Cairns Police Court Hears Drunks as Theft Rings Recur
The Cairns Police Court heard two drunks, Michael Walsh was convicted and discharged, John McColgan failed to appear with bail for 5 shillings. Light fingered gangs are active. police warn residents to increase vigilance after a Esplanade burglary where £100 worth of goods were stolen during a brief absence.
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Cairns
F. C. M. Byrne
Pam
Michael Walsh
John MecColgan
Huntiag Ound
Ancient Criccieth Seal Adopted by Council
Criccieth to adopt the British Museum found seal as the town seal. It shows three towers two sentries guarding a keep a trumpeter on one tower and a wyvern on another with Kerukin de Walle said to mean Criccieth in Wales. Weather reports show a stormy morning and unsettled afternoon with brief rain.
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Criccieth
British Museum
Kerukin de Walle
Harlech Jones
Wales
Suth
Cairns
Japanese radio boom may face tariff setback
Recent accounts report that financial government members favor including radio sects and accessories under the luxury tariff. Proponents argue radio apparatus is a luxury and would boost revenue as imports rise, while the proposal likely faces strong opposition from the Department of Communications.
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Department of Communications
Donations for Clarkson Benefit Presented at Hibernian Hall
List of contributions to the Clarkson benefit event including Blue Bird Cake large chocolate boxes from Blue Bird Cafe and The Popular Cafe, pox mounted pipe from Hawes and Purcell, leather kit bag from G Linda, cherries case from Golden Gate Cafe, wine and perfume items, and other promised gifts to be published later.
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Kayrooz
Lyric Orchestra
Clarkson
Hibernian Hall
Blue Bird Cale
Messrs
Houston
Waterfront logs ramp congestion slows timber transport
The port faces full rail capacity and temporary halts on log railing to clear accumulations. Special trains last week failed to speed steamer arrivals or raise port throughput. Only the Uloloow is expected to clear logs before Christmas, with the Erriwa due December 2 to ship timber.
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Uloolow
Erriwa
Queensland Labor routed as Opposition unites
Sydney News notes Queensland's move to rid the state of Labor rule after a decade of misgovernment. It highlights only one Labor member in federal parliament, Mr Forde for Capricornia, urging a united opposition and reformist candidates to win seats.
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Chance
E_ H. Collis
Sydney “News
Queensland
Labor
Firat
Uccess
Reach
Nott
Theodore
Queensland Assembly
C.P
Advertised Events and Auctions Across Brisbane Area
Nominations for union officers are invited by noon on December 2 at the Union Office Brisbane Trades Hall. Public auctions include Woodward and Calder at Lake Street on December 17 at 2 39 pm selling various goods, and A J Draper Ltd at Lake Street on December 7 for F W Arnold estate. Evelyn Tableland Dairymen Co oper ation holds a member meeting December 9 Ravenshoe. Queen of St Johns Carnival crown December 22 at Chichellows Hall with Armastree entertainment. A chuchre tournament and dances December 18 at Hibernian Hall. St Johns Church Building Fund benefit entertainment at Hibernian Hall tomorrow night. Painting tender invited for J G Hoare Est premises. Cardwell Shire Council by-law notice effective January 1 1926. Johnstone River Turf Club meeting December 21 in Innisfail Shire Hall. Ltl of Hodel's auctioneers for Mr T Warner Lake Street. Draper Ltd auctions December 2 Florence Street for Mr C Tout household goods.
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Electrical Trades Union of Australia
Queensland
Trades Hall
Brisbane
Messrs
Woodward and Calder
Lake-street
A. J. Draper
Hibernian Hall
Pc Sharp
Evelyn Tableland Dairymen’s Co-operative Association Ltd
Acum
School of Arta
Ravenshoe
Chicheliows
St. John's Church Building Fund
J. G. Hoare
Cardwell
Cairns
Johnstone River
Iumisfail
Hodel
T. Warner
Lakestreet
A. J. Draper, Ltd
Auc Cera
C. J. Tout
Florence-street
Reballasting North Coast Line Extends 36 Miles
Railway works along the Cairns to Babinds section re ballast, enabling heavy locomotives to travel the line. Work has reached the Four Mile from Cairns, starting near Cairns Timber Limited premises. Bridges and culverts are strengthened except Mulgrave Bridge.
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Cairns- Babinds
North Coast
Cairns
Mulgrave
Chinese merchant faces assault case at Cairns Court
At Cairns Summons Court yesterday a Chinese merchant from Iynistail brought a case against a woman named Madgr for assault. He alleged she threw a cup at him, injuring his eye and requiring medical care. The court ordered the defendant to pay doctor expenses and £2 2s in professional costs. Mr Murray defended, Mr Bennett represented the complainant.
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Cairns
F. C. M. Burne
P.M. Lee Sye
Iynistail
Madgr
Gasault
Murray
J. Bennett
Innisfail
Stattes
O' Driscoll
Arthur William Molam
Innistall
Robert Dick Anderson
Defendane
Meldon
Defendant
O'Brien
Anderson
Crown Hotel
Mourilyan
O'Driscoll
O'Kelly
P.M
Meirion
Jee Steere
Melton
To-Day's Forecast and Regional Weather Outlook
Official forecast notes generally fair weather with thunderstorms in the north eastern mall of the State and chiefly on the Central Highlands South Coast Darling Downs and Maranoa divisions, with disturbed conditions along the seaboard. Warm to very hot, cooler briefly in the far south west, with southeast to easterly winds in the far south west and far north coast, otherwise mainly southeasterly.
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Central Highlands
South Coast
Darling Downs
Maranoa
Seaboard
Edmonton RC Church Consecration Blessed by Splendid Weather
Brilliant weather marked the consecration of Edmonton RC Church in Edmonton. Bishop Heavey led the ceremony with Father Moran assisting and thanked contributors who funded the edifice. Devotees arrived by special Cairns train as the Hibernian Society CW and Children of Mary were well represented. The collection neared £100 including a 3s 5d gift from the Children of Mary. Afternoon tea was provided by the church ladies.
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Edmomoon RC
Ruc
Edmonton
Heavey
Father Moran
Cairns
Hibernian Society
Children of Mary
Ladies of
Fais
Carr Edmonton
Fruit Truck Arrives for Auction in Cairns District
A Cairns led initiative with Egg Board and Fruit Marketing Committee brings the first freighter of fruit vegetables and can from Stanthorpe. About 90 tons will be auctioned tomorrow starting at 9 00 am at Mr Hunter's mart behind the School of Arts with regular weekly arrivals each Wednesday and noon sale.
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Egg Board
Fruit Marketing Committee
Commissioner For Railways
E. Hunter
Cairns
Stanthorpe
Shire Council Receives New Crushing Plant for Roads
The Shire Council finally receives a crushing plant with perforator for grading and binds new road material. A roller and scarifier are on the way aboard the Burwah and will boost gravel road work once assembled. The older horseshoe roller weighs five tons. the new gear weighs eleven tons. Costs were £1015 for the plant and £1500 for the roller and scarifier, with wet season delaying full use.
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Shire Council
Pisani
Couneil
Australian stage star set for Wildflower lead at Gaiety
Miss Kitty Reidy named leading lady for Wildflower at the Gaiety Theatre London after meeting producer W. C. Gaunt and touring Australia. Other Australian names join the cast including Mark Daly, Howett Worster, Weatley Pierce, and Hal Harris as the show prepares to open in the famed musical comedy venue.
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Kitty Reidy
Gaiety Theatre
London
Miss Reidy
England
Dorothy
Evening News
W. C. Gaunt
Englion
Wildflower
Gaunt
Australia
Argentina
Mina Rewly
Ireland Cutter
Mr. Gaunt
Enanges
Mark Daly
Howett Worster
Weatley Pierce
Hal Harris
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Jone
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Orr
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Innisiell
Publishers Notice
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A.M.P
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Roma-street
Brisbane Livestock Sales
The
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Geveral
Cairns Cane Growers’ Association
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