MacDonnell firm solicitors and notaries in Cairns and Townsville
MacDonnell and Hamlyn Harris solicitors and notaries public operate in Cairns and Townsville. J P MacDonnell B A is Notary Public with telephone 184. H K N MacDonnell and C Hamlyn Harris serve as commissioners for affidavits for the High Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonnell
Macdonnell & Hamlyn-Harris
Cairns
Towmnsville
High Court of Australia
Supreme Court of the
cCmmonwealth
New
Zegan J. P. MacDonnell
B.A
H. K.N. MacDonnell
C. Hamlyn Haris
Shipping Arrivals December 21 at Ourilyan Captain Minehare
Shipping arrivals list passengers from Cooktown aboard the Ourilyan including Ms Suwith Mr Une and three children Me and Mr Parn horse and satan Ne HH Russell Mr and tre Guilfoyte Me Carter Mo Gamble Me A Kenton Mr W Groves and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourilyan
Minehare
Cooktown
Suwith
Une
Parnhorse
Satan
HH. Russell
Tre Guilfoyte
Carter
Mo Gamble
A. Kenton
J. Dan
E. Maitland
W Groves
Shipping notes promise swift dispatch to the east
The St Albaneart era ports open at o o'clock this morning for quick despatch to the east. The Wyandra from southern Ports departs around 2 o'clock on Saturday morning, with the return voyage at 8 o'clock the same evening. SS Taoyuan Line sails for Hong Kong Thursday Island and Mort Dara on Wednesday the 27th. Passengers who did not travel to Mort Shorei must apply early. Fearnley and Coy Ltd act as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Albaneart
SS. Taoyuan
Hong Kong
Thursday Island
Mort Dara
Iist
Mort Shorei
Fearnley and Coy, Ltd
Movements of Vessels and Sailings in December and January
Shipping news lists Burns, Philp ships Woyandra and Verrermta bound south from Melbourne to Cairns and Adelaide ports with tentative dates. Fearnley & Co Taiyuan and Porpoise, Gundiah, AQ Line and Teosin ferries shown scheduling departures to Hong Kong, Brisbane, and Chongsha via ports around late December and January, with several arrivals and weekly services noted between Townsville, Carns, and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fearnley & Co Taiyuan
ALO. Fine
Ong Kong
Porpoise
Marke, Ltd
Brisbane
Ryrd
Igi Gundiah
Rorke Ltd
Chongsha
AQ Line
Hong Koun
Jannery
Mining quotations and sharedealer report at Bow Street
Mr AL HL Clarke reports commodity quotations and mine shares from Bow Street brokers. Prices for Hampden St Marga St Andrew Vulcan Kalamadau and others show varied bids and paid amounts. the town towers and Dawn crash are noted with a daily total average of 4 shillings 13 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL HL Clarke
Abbot Street
Ucta
Hampden
Mai Catbert
Ty Tify
St Marga
St Andrew
Tomes
Eck
Bestener
A.more Co
Bow Street
Bonnie Duodee
Bonnie North
The Metal Market in Sydney on December 21
The London metal quotations for December 20 show Copper steady at unchanged, Spelter down at 15/5, Tin down at 3/6 spot and 83/2/0 for three months, Silver steady at 13-1 per ounce, with all other prices unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Annual Meeting of Chillagoe Ltd Details War Impact
Melbourne reports on Chillagoe Ltd annual meeting where chairman outlines continued idleness across mines and smelting works despite coal output. The talk covers failed rehabilitation, a proposed sale, debates over parliamentary sanction, and ongoing financial strain including war era debenture pressures and potential capital raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Chillapee Ltd
Yeater
Jos Hely
Queensland
Rouses
Fter
London
Ryan
Outbreak of Pleuro Quarantines North Queensland Stations
Cairns and Charters Towers report pleuro outbreak leading to quarantine on Britannia and Bletchington stations. Weather Bureau notes showers along the coast north of Cardwell with 38 points of rain in Cairns in the 24 hours to 9 am Thursday. Townsville correspondent reports a court case involving Albert Henry Michard Patrick charged with attempting to kill Constable McPhillips at the Carseway Hotel on Tuesday December ro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charters Towers
Britannia
Bletchington
Cairns
Weather Bureau
Cardwell
Townsville
Albert Henry Michard Patrick
Abe Pate
Court Court
Constable McPhillips
Carseway Hotel
Dee
Extremists Compared In War, Strike Tactics Across Nations
The piece draws a parallel between German militarism and Australian Trades Hall tactics, noting how both resist arbitration and prefer confrontational approaches. It highlights Germany’s past snubs to Hague and Geneva, and contrasts the industrial anarchist who favors strikes over arbitration, citing the coal strike as a modern illustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Hall Party
Australia
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Band and Choir Meeting Tomorrow Evening
Cairns Citizens band members join Allied Choir at the Band Drill Shed tomorrow at seven to farewell departing troops. Probate of Thomas Ryan junr of Manton granted to G Ryan. Moratorium hearing in Brisbane before Mr Justice Chubb seeks leave to demand payment on a mortgage and to seize secured property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Thomas Ryan
Manton
J Quinn
Su Goer Court House
G Ryan
Imsee
Brisbane
Justice Chubb
P. J. Daple
Seville
William Linnett
Plorence Ry Linnett
Ander
Tie Srtcco
P. B
Imatrie
Ted
Messrs
Nicolimson
Good Man Senator Gardiner Seeks Senate Stance On Peace
Senator Gardiner proposed a resolution urging Congress to oppose an unjust peace and demand return of all territories, indemnities to Allies, and German disarmament. Christmas Music. The Cairns Citizens Brass Band performs tonight at the big Ag tree and tomorrow night at Abbott Street. It is a band men’s night and the public is urged to give generously to the small band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
American Congress
America
Germany
Cairns
Abbott Street
Bandemen
Red Cross Society Mareeba Expresses Gratitude for Printed Report
Secretary Miss E D Fraser notes the committee thanks for printing the six months work of the society. She mentions omissions near the start that mixed contributors with the wrong giver and lists items such as old linen and magaines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Mareeba
E. D. Fraser
Sponge sale offers natural unbleached sponges in Cairns
Travel ready sponges advertised by Robert Ci Craig chemist Cairns. A case of natural unbleached sponges offered at low figures with prices from is epwards. Compact size noted as handy for holiday use and sponge value praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ci Craig
Cairns
Diocesan exams yield twelve scholars successful
The annual diocesan examination results are in. Twelve Sun day School scholars from All Saints Gardenvale achieved success across senior and junior divisions with several hon ours and passes including Myrtle Andrews Doris Mudge Mabel Griffin Constance Perkins Charles Alier Florence Griffin Rosina Blake Edna Pond Eric Pond Herbert Orchard and Agnes Whyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
All Saints’ Sunday School
Gardenvale
Myrtle Andrews
Orchard
Doris Mudge
Mabel Griffin
Constance Perkins
Charles Alier
Florence Griffin
Rosina Blake
Edna Pond
Eric Pond
Herbert Orchard
Agnes Whyte
Rossville Society Soiree Promotes Community Spirit
A Rossville society event held in December brought a large turnout for dancing and refreshments provided by local residents. Recent contributions include gifts from Mrs Nunn, Mr Bell, Mrs Symons, Mrs Dixon, and several local givers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
Couny
Nunn
Mr. Bell
Cushies
Symons
Dixon
Palace Pictures Delays Boxing Night Screening
Palace Pictures announces that Masterpiece featuring Petrova in Playing With Fire will not screen until Boxing Night Tuesday December 26, alongside the next episode of Black Box. The announcement follows local theatre scheduling amid a busy holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Pictures
Mae
Masterpiece
Petrova
Barnard Delano
Esbinois Weather Update and Local Notices
Conditions at Esbinois report heavy rain caused little harm with indications of further falls soon. Auction at 11 a.m. today for Cairns Jockey Club booth privileges, Babinda Township Boot Store. stock of boots and shoes unveiled with cash terms. Also note deaths and transfers: Mrs. Hallinan dies at Bisteice Hospital. funeral leaves St Monica's. transfers of RB Wood to another Commonwealth Bank branch and W H Morrison to Toowoomba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esbinois
Rabinda
Cairns Jockey Club
RK. T. McManus
Babinda Township
Kirk's
Babinda
Queensland Insurance _ Company
Hallinan
James Hallinan
Bisteice Hospital
St. Monica's
Towneville
RB Wood
Commonwealth Bank
W. H. Morrison
Focal Most
Toowoomba
Rotterdam man F Brown fined for disturbance at Cairns Court
A man named F Brown from Rotterdam appeared before Mr T A Ferry at Cairns Police Court on Thursday. He pled guilty to creating a disturbance and was fined 1 or two weeks, plus 5 shillings in default. He was also fined 5 shillings for using obscene language. The language was described as disgusting and insulting to Britons. Mr Ferry was praised for imposing the full penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brown
Rotterdam
T. A. Ferry
PUM
Cairns
Guage
Ferry
Postal Holiday Schedule From Cairns Post Office
Cairns post and telegraph offices will be closed all day on 23 December with country mails closing at 1 pm. Boxing Day hours: all postal and telegraphic business open from 9 am to 12 pm except money order. Money order and savings bank offices closed. AN mails close by 9 am. See notice boards for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
N. Baars
Rooney Order
Money Order
Savings Bank
Christmas Choir Proides Hospital Prolusion
The Cairns Hospital Committee accepted a proposal from the Masonic Choir organist to render proiiume music to patients on Christmas afternoon, with approval granted after questioning patient endurance. Also notes Craig's month of new items including manicure sets from 2s 6d to sterling silver, advised early inspection for Christmas gifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Masonic
KR. C. F. Gelling
H. Bickmore
Craig
Robert Craig
Cairna
Gift suggestions at Kelly's for men wear and gifts
A local ad promotes practical gifts for men at Kelly's Al Street. It highlights military brushes at 6/6 with leather case, leather goods up to 13/6, latest Sybury neckwear in blacks checks and stripes at 1/6 and 2/6, and knitted ties. The notice encourages a personal visit to view the full range for Xmas and holiday needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly's
Sybury
Kelly
Khl Kelly
al Street
Travel Time Adverts Trail and Winstone's Twinston Bags
Vintage ad copy urges travellers to buy Twinston solid feather suitcases from Trail and Winstone's Ab bott Street Cairna Pipe Hughes. It touts sturdiness and portability, claiming a passport to travel works and reliable luggage for journeys across the north of Bristan and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bag
Trail and Winstone’s
Trail and
Winston
Abbott Street
Cairna
Delivery of Maize Case At Atherton
At Atherton the Police Magistrate M Staines gave a reserved decision in a farmers case. W Holman bought 2 tons of maize from J Purcell on 28 October delivery to garden within 14 days. Holman later took 4.4 tons then 5.4 tons, delivering to his Atherton store. He refused further delivery alleging dirt and weevils. Purcell sued for price and damages. Holman claimed met primer maire and district practice. countered for carting costs. Magistrate ruled for Purcell for full amount and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Herberton
M. Staines
W. Holman
J. J. Purce
Holman
Purcell’s Garden
Rth
Purcell
Morcell
Railway Guide
Corm
Marcell
A. J. P. MacDowell
Montgomery
Uruse Ter
Executed Two Tottenham Murderers In Bathurst
Frank Franz aged 28 and Roland Kennedy of the LWW were executed in Bathurst gaol for the murder of Constable Duncan at To tenham. The execution passed without incident. Kennedy smiled. Franz appeared solemn. Kennedy said, Good bye, boys. A number of LWW men were in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Frank Franz
Marned
Roland Kennedy
Amed Om
LWW
Duncan
Totenham
Kennedy
Franz
Kenedy
Santanects
CURSE THE L w w A Self Confessed Murderer
Sydney December reports James Wilson charged with murder of George Papyageary at Haymarket. Detective Leary says Wilson and accomplice swore revenge, tied a rope and killed Papyageary. Wilson pleads guilty to willful and premeditated murder. Elmer Emmerson testifies to prior crimes. Wilson remanded for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
James Wilson
George Papyageary
Haysmarket
Arthur Leary
Jon
Tie
LWW
Lwwt
Elmer Robert Emmerson
Let
Wilson
Funeral of Sir Arthur Morgan in Brisbane
The remains of Sir Arthur Morgan were given a public funeral in Brisbane after a grand Anglican cathedral service led by Archbishop Donaldson. The long procession moved along Queen Street to Toowong cemetery, witnessed by thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Arthur Morgan
Donaldson
Queen Street
Toowong Cemetery
Sugar stockpiles cleared at Townsville jetty after congestion
The Townsville jetty has had stacks of sugar cleared away after coal congestion. Dilkera loaded 1100 tons last week and Nardoo finished loading 1600 long tons on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Hospital Monthly Meeting Reports June Activity and Finances
The Cairne oat cunt Mir hospital monthly meeting notes a president, officers, and secretaries. Attendance shows 43 females and 71 males admitted. 106 patients discharged. 74 males and 63 females died or removed. outdoor patients numbered 8 and 10 visits. deaths listed include Ada Owen, William Simpson, Agnes Neat, Emily Roundy, and Bees Hig. A credit balance remains after accounts. Nurses installed in new quarters. a tank installation at the hospital approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne Oat Cunt
Aia
Fisarigers
Messrs
Ke ‘Ilar
H. Jo. Bighmore
Ada Owen
Bow Wliam Simpson
Agnes Neat
Emily Roundy
Bees
Atlan
Bickmore
Absetl
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Staca
Martin Street
A. Crabbe
Jis Waterside Workor Federation
H. M. Svenuwsen
Shipping Notes
Adelaide Company, Limited
Warings
South
Roth
Teosin Oariyan Ferries
Iw iv Wal
Weelonsday
Gowrie
Townszil
Movnlyan Harper
Lrisdal
Werinessag
Dnitetail
Lee
Yneville
Melbaime
Cairns Stock Exchange
Vulcan
Gilteore
Jugnana Consals
Kalamadau
Mareela
Gold Mines
Trrconnetl
Minnie Moab
Oaks
Thompson's Oake. Com
Bowen
Abeta
Minwie Moxham
Queen Cross
Andrew
O. Musee
Dee Clark
Tows
Daira
Owen Whittick
SWAN
P.O. Boxer
Coty
Rupee Kodak
The
Youngzyte Robert
Il This
West Pocket Kodak
the Governor General of
A Cairns
Cairne
Arthur & Lilley
Howard Smith Building
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake Street
Cairi
Iho
Green's
W. H. Green, Ltd
Tomeene Tee Nets
Chillagoe Ltd
Mr. Ryan
Mahomet
England
TOON
Scott
Glaette
A. M
Waal
Royal Insurance Company
Nyal
the Post
RLMLS
Mooltan
Port Melbourne
Crete
Wasra
Arabia
Mooltane
weltcceeTa Et
Te- Len Parker
Lake Lee
Ion
Pipe Hughes
Bristan
L¢ Howre
Tottenham
Lw.w
Sir A. Morgan
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