Arrivals from Southern Ports on Dec 14
Leyuka commanded by A W Newbery arrives from southern ports. Passengers include Mesdaimes F u a c and child E Cummings N Ile y and child D Hughes and two children A Cain A Jackson and child J Schroder and infant L Green and four children E Souviis A Yapp K Byrne and infant C Palmer A Trent a group of Misses and Messrs including W Kennon Dr T P Melnerney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyuka
A. W. Newbery
Mesdaimes F. U A c
E. Cummings
N. Iley
D. Hughes
A. Cain
A. Jackson
J. Schroder
L. Green
E. Souviis
A. Yapp
K. Byrne
C. Palmer
A. Trent
Misses E. Kennon
N. Mitchell
W. (Arifin
M. Nasser
J. Noxon
A. Labie
A. Souvlix
R. Yapp
So. Yapp
J. Jeennon
W. White
B. Ball
M. Cahier
W. Kennon
T. P. Melnerney
T. T. Melnerney
KR. Jelis
C. Wilson
D. Graham
RK. Saunders
A. O'Neil
H. Budgett
R. Januen
F. Jensen
T. Hunter
Tirby
Scutari Falls Amid Albanian Civil War Breakthrough
Belgrade reports that Scutari fell after a brief engagement as Albanian insurgents led by former Premier Ashmed Bezeogu advanced toward Tikana. The dawn dispatch notes a half hour battle and rebel victory over Faunou troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scutari
Belgrade
Tikana
Ashmed Bezeogu
Faunou
Reuter
North Queensland Dreamers Turned Visionary Builders
An essay lauds early settlers in North Queensland who moved from gold rushes to pastoral and agricultural growth. It praises dreamers who forged permanent industries, overcame obstacles, and laid the groundwork for future affluence, urging a new generation to continue the drive and build roads, factories, and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Waa
Injuries from Falls Reported by Ambulance Brigade
A man named Michell fell and sustained a broken tarsal and leg injury on Friday, treated with first aid and transported to hospital. Mrs Skinner burned by hot coffee on Abbott Street, taken to hospital by ambulance. A boy named Cleal injured elbow after a fall, initially treated by Ambulance Brigade and later to a doctor and home.
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Michell
Cleal
Sheridan Street
Cairns Mew Police Inspector Arrives
Police Inspector P O Hara arrives in Cairns to succeed Inspector Daley who retires at month end. Daley has served two years in Rome before transfer. Daley’s retirement takes effect from the end of the current month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Mew
P. O'Hara
Daley
Rome
Man Charged At Cairns Court Over 1924 Marriage Form
At Cairns Police Court on a Saturday, Geo Schy faced a charge of forming a marriage with Hannah Esther while she was legally married to Henry Tieteet. After a brief appearance and arrest by Constable Abbeite, Schy was remanded for eight days with surety.
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Burne
Cairns
Geo. Schy
Hannah Esther Aoe
Henry Tieteet
Srrtenss
Abbeite
Bell
Self
South Australian ship resumes Cairns cargo run
A.U/S.N. Company vessels reached Cairns on a Saturday morning to load fags and sawn for the South, with the Mildura once part of the Commonwealth line and previously known as Enoggera. Prolonged absence of certain steamers noted as Seuss beanie and Siete oe on Tith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speng
A.U/S.N
Cairns
Johnstone Shire notes cattle strays amid council hush
Innisfail correspondent reports Johnstone Shire Council dealt with stray cattle and horses in the streets. A round-up impounded two beasts, others escaped. Critics say meetings are held quietly with little press notification, risking lost transparency. Weather forecast covers Queensland with storms on the Peninsular, mild elsewhere. Ambulance data record several eye and facial injuries during holidays. transport cases were heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isock
Gur Innisfail
Johnstone Shire
Chiriwemas
Theo
North Coast Railway Opens Boost for North Queensland Sugar
The North Coast Railway opening speeds sugar industry growth between Innisfail and Cairns. Seven mills operate Mossman to Mouly. Mourilyan and South Johnstone factories will close next month. The railway is set to sustain prosperity and aid transport to the new Tully Mill under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast Railway
Norhi Cmaat
Innisfail
Cairns
Mnisfail
Mossman
Moucil
North Queensland
Mourilyan
South Johnstone’ Factries
Tully
Fatality at Flying Fish Point Near Innisfail
Our Innisfail correspondent reports a fatal drowning at Flying Fish Point near Innisfail. Herbert Sowden a timberterner storeman at the Tully Mill aged 43 was taken by the tide while bathing with friend Corlass. Helpers O'Donnell and Oakes attempted rescue but Sowden died on the beach. The body was taken to the morgue. relatives in Brisbane are understood.
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Flying Fish Point
Innisfail
Herbert Sowden
Tully Mill
Courole
Sowden
Corlass
Hoaiman O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Pilon Oakes
Innistal
Brisbane
Train and Car Collision Near Gordon Street
A Gordon Street collision between a car and a Cairng train on a weekday afternoon killed about ten people and damaged the car. The driver avoided a broader tragedy by steering away as the train neared, saving the engine but leaving the car in a garage for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Que Gerdonvale
Werdonvale
Wes
Mulgrave
Cairng
Gordon
Mvery
Advertised events listing and tender notices
Mr. Heare will sell 40 young cockerels on Wednesday next. Messrs Lawrence and Lordan invite tenders closing noon Monday January 5 1925 for alterations and additions to the residence of Mrs Abj Murray Sheridan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Heare
Lawrence and Lordan
Abj Murray
Sheridan Street
Tragic Death of Sergeant Svensen in Cairns
Sergeant Bergt Svensen dies at 71 in Cairns after a Boxing Day funeral. He was born in Sweden and immigrated to Australia as a young man. Survived by a son and daughter. Rev Padre Smith led graveside rites with many tributes from the Wenner, Pranziann, Phinkety, Thornley and Olson families. Funeral arrangements by HM Svendsen, Lad.
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Bergt
Svensen
Cairns
Svenson
Ceased
Sweden
Australia
Padre Smith
Wenner
Ten
Annie
George
Pranziann
Phinketyand
Granny
Ane
Olson
Thornley
HM. Svendsen
Telegraph Account Procedures for Poatuaater General Department
The department requires firms or individuals to hold a weekly deposit of six weeks’ average value. A book set with duplicate forms is provided for 2 shillings per book, to record lodgeings, dates, amounts, and addresses. Receipt copies and end-of-month accounting ensure the department can check entries against the book kept by the Post Office Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poatuaater- Ceneral’s
Ici
Hemer
Post Office
Immigrant Debate Strains Innisfail Chamber of Commerce
The Innistral Chamber of Commerce debates foreign influx as Italian immigration rules threaten Orient Steam Navigation Co. operations between Naples and British ports. Sir Kenneth Anderson notes Italian requirements may limit ships and crew, risking exclusion from migrant transport. The Assyrian Press reports potential two shiploads of Italian emigrants to Australia, while locals in Innisfail call for more British-descent workers in the Johnstone River District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innistal Chamber of Commerce
Eran
Orient Steam Navigation Co
Kenneth Anderson
Naples
Tinigat Co
Alvineion
Orient Company
Orient
Dercyor
Julian
Eampire
Sant
Commonwealth
Ahich
Assiralian Press Association
Eme Oor
Australia
Thas
Italia
Innisfail
Johnstone River
Christmas at Gordonvale in Glorious Weather
Gordonvale enjoyed a cool Christmas with a steady breeze and crowds on Christmas Eve. Midnight Mass at the Roman Catholic Church drew many, while rains from Cairns and Townsville paused activity. Christmas Day was bright and cool with fireworks heard downtown and a quiet Boxing Day as people picnicked at Dowl6e Island and Majgrave River shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Cairns
Townsville
Dow6le Island
Majgrave River
Editor Imprisoned in German Libel Action
Berlin reports the Magdeburg Court jailed Herr Rothardt editor of a provincial paper for three months for libel about Herr Ebert. Ebert accused of aiding prolongation of the munition workers strike in 1916, with public appeals to workers to resist military orders. A book containing about 120 newspaper cuttings on the Prince of Wales is to be presented to his Majesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Magdeburg
Herr Rothardt
Prince of Wales
Long Island
Cairns Resident Laments Past and Present Civic Struggles
A letter to the editor from Cairns criticizes past and present city leadership, referencing Aldermanic councils and public works. The writer recalls century-old conditions, praises improvements in water, electricity, and streets, and defends current progress against critics noting funds and pace of work. The missive closes with civic pride from A. J. Drader, the Baid Mayor of Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feed
Heedel
Inc
Shire Coucillors
Periaes
T Ros
Hook
Cenree
Coeies
Shields
Hades
Hode Weee
Cairns
Ita
Vivaore
Ata Puree
Joan
Gaiattia
Vewr Corr
Veith Wood
A. J. Drader
St Andrew's Musical Evening Advent Chorus Praised
A large congregation attended the St Andrew's Christmas choral service with praise for the choir under Mr Griffin and the conductor. Mrs Donnelly received special mention for accompaniment while Mrs Harris and Mrs Owen impressed with solos and Handel's I Know That My Redeemer Liveth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's
Thorley
Phar
FA Sinclair
el Be Hives
Mr. Griffin
Nypvellop
Sullivan
Christ
Mitely
Meoa Ie Griffin
Wright
Mewars Dusty
Griffin
Mesdames Griffin
Misaga Griff
Perryer
Yy Hapnah
Wm. Dustan
Nazareth
Siddee
Mra. Harris
Redeemer
Handel
Owen
Cairns
Paradise
New South Wales Board to be filled by Fraser Brain Forster
Unofficial word from Sydney in December indicates the NSW Railway Commissioners will include J Fraser as Chief Communalist and Mains, A Brain and A G Forster. Fraser is noted as former Chief Electress and ex Assistant Mechanical Ragen.
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Sydney
Board of Railway Commissioners
New Southalet
J. Fraser
A. Brain
A. G. Forster
Fraser
Ragen
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