Shipping. February names listed for voyage passage
A long list of passengers and agents appears for a February sailing from Mbonuroe to Meadamess Collings and other destinations. Names include Hall, Smith, E Cameron, Johnson, Campbell, Kerrie, Kennedy, Le Ryan, Maclean, Mall, Cotomgs, Shea, Uranlew, Taylor, and Moon with 23 steerage slots listed for Burne Mulp and Co agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedomes
Noes Hall
Mbonuroe
P. T Meadamess Collings
Moller
Smith
M. L. Shea
E. Smith
Matant
F. Gremer
Tatant
Mo Antciffe
Dunn
Iatant
Franklin
F. R
E. Cameron
Johnson
Eampbell
Miller
Senith
Pyomrose Sharp
Kerrie
A. Kennedy
le Ryan
H Phair
Messra
G. W J. Mall
J. Cotomgs
ML. Shea
W. J Uranlew
Liss Mares
Maclean
Lowe
WG. Smith
W. E Hardy
L. D. Taylor
Moon
F. R. Anning
Pre Fenwick
Steerage
Burne Mulp and Co
Movements of Vessels: Kuranda and Others Schedule
Burns Philp Kuranda arrives Tuesdays from Townsville and departs 11 am for Cooktown then south to arrive at night. Morala & Co ships back from the south Wednesday at 9:15 pm and leaves 1 pm for Townsville. Lass of Gowrie sails from Townsville 3 pm and Cairns 5:30 pm Tuesday to Mourilyan Harbor Cardwell Lucinda Clump Port. Samefail arrives Wednesday from Townsville and departs Thursday for Townsville connecting with southern steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug
Townsville
Lass of Gowrie
Cairns
Mourilyan Harour
Cardwell
Lucinda Clump
Dank Jaland
Samefail
Mey
Thursdey Ownsville
Southern Steamers
Grd Iz
Moon Phases and Tides February Schedule
The record lists moon phases and tides for February with precise times. It notes a full moon on February 6 at 6:42 p.m. and a last quarter on February 13 at 9:00 a.m. The February 22 entry marks new moon details and related tide observations.
Japanese Shipping Casualties Denied by Agents
Denials issued by Burns, Philp and Co in Australasia for the Xippon Yusen Kaisha confirm no grounds for circulating rumours of Japanese steamship losses. The inquiry notes penalties for false statements and indicates most losses stemmed from disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iets
Australian
Japan
Cmeours
Meia
Messrs
Burns, Philp, and Co
Australasia
Xippon Yusen Kaisha
Seach
Copper and Metal Totals in Early 1917 Production Report
The report lists values for copper, silver, lead, tin and other metals across several Australian mines and districts. It notes Charters Towers and Chillagoe outputs, Mount Morgan and Herberton totals, and mentions Etheridge and Cooktown. The piece cites a November 21 Metal Bulletin remark on copper markets, inflation, and potential speculative demand into 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charters Towers
Chillagoe
Cloncnrry
Mount Morgan
Herberton
Etheridge
Cooktown
January Bulletin Notes and Probate Notices
January highlights include the annual meeting for Cairns District Hospital to be held at Cairns Court House. Probate recorded for George Howisham of Longton Station, granted to Duncan Buchanan of Lonington. Local ads promote Nyal’s Face Cream and Ku Rand a Cure. Five men in a North Midlands shell filling factory were jailed for two months for safety violations. Craig’s Bheeto Bane advertised as all insect deterrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiredo Priday
George Howisham
Longton Station
Percoce
Drkgah
Dencan Buchanan
Lonington Staten
Grazser
North Midlands
Cairns Stock Exchange Quotations Report
Cairns stock exchange quote report lists sharebroker Mr A H Clarke Cairns and others with prices for Hampden St Mungo Walls etc. Entries show various fractions and paid status for stocks including Mareeba Galactic? elaw d r biv 256.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden
Mr. Cuthbert
Brals St
St. Mungo
Tenniny Reese
Eslamadsa
Ambiguous local notes on awards and openings
The item references Mrs Gardner on McLeod Street winning Ambulance 8, a new business opening by A M Waddell at Coonan Boots and Shoes, and Royal Insurance Agency involvement. It mentions the Dickson award in the sugar industry and general commentary on land improvement and long‑running governmental matters, with fragmented phrases about Cairns and Fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere
Babinds
A. M. Waddell
Eee
Coonan
Boots and Shoes
Royal Insurance Company
Llickson i
Bendigo Easter Fair Aids Hospital and Benevolent Asylum
A Bendigo Easter Fair festival supports the Hospital and Benevolent Asylum. A movement secretary Mr. D Andrew explains the scheme and encloses a publication letter inviting ex-Bendigonians to reunite. The piece hints at broader European tensions surrounding Emperor Charles and German influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendigo
D. Andrew
Fa Pn
Market notes on meat and commodity prices from London
Commercial dispatch notes firm demand for rabbits and moderate prices. Shifts include New South Wales stores and Australian mutton while New Zealand and South American goods show varied rates. Freight cargoes remain unsettled as trading conditions at the high point persist with mixed quotations across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New South Wales
Lem
New Zealand
Towees Share Market Milly's New Minnie Moxham
Market notes show Milly's new Minnie Moxham at 52 shillings and a fraction, with an 1/8 quote and 6 wal references. The item records share activity and pricing context in a brief market update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Moxham
Slaughterhouse Records Show 1916 Condemnations Vary by District
The 1916 meatworks report details state wide condemnations for tuberculosis and other diseases across the Northern Central and Southern districts. Northern district condemned 72 per cent with 186 341 cattle slaughtered. Central district 58 per cent with 340 head. Southern district total slaughter 152 569 with 66 per cent condemned for generalised tuberculosis and higher disease losses overall. Sheep totals 423 330 with 17.7 per cent condemned for disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toga
Towers Mining CH. Towers February 2 tribute averaged per ton
Towers Mining Company reports a total return figure in a February 2 release. The Brilliant tribute shows an average of 14.5 and 4 per ton in the cited metrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
An Interesting Return BRISBANE February
An official statement reports minerals excluding gold coal and piscinas returning in Brisbane during February. The document outlines quantities and potential implications for local industry and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sittings at Ayr Conclude
Sittings at Ayr concluded with debate over affiliation of cane growers with national and state political bodies. The conference split on backing a political outside body or remaining neutral, with motions urging a sugar policy and representation to the Legislative Council.
Queensland Parliament Passes Motion on Railway Bill
In Brisbane the Council discussed a bill to correct deficiencies in the Kadartee and Sh. Act Amadiment Boll. The bill was read four on Nic eth sore 1ity towns venjling dette the Upc HAT wlo was defniet by lo woh 9 to 6 that the Bill be read this day 6 months. A Select Committee was appointed to confer and report on the Mouat Mellow railway bill. A free conference of both cases on the Mocat Works Bill was fixed for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Meta Jolmson
Shulhd
W. F. R. Hoyer
Charters Towers
Manon Ane
Boyce
National Political Council
Boyer
National Council
Opnions
Athhaw
Council
Farmers’ Union
Stevens
UGA
Coyne
U.C.G.A
Queensland Farmers’ Mior
Nuttall
UICGA
Hoey
Kirkpatrick
Biggs
Cai
T. A. Powell
Mackay
Northern
Wilcox
Central
A. Nuttall
Southern
Weller Drnworth
Dunworth
G. Hoo
Tse Stevens
W. Kind- Bess
UCGA
Seater
SS Geret
Seay St
Nya
Carrie
Proserpine
Ah Ao
Commonwealth
Brisbane
Mouat Mellow
Brisbane Legislative Assembly Debates and Bills Overview
Minutes from the Legislative Assembly in Brisbane outline progress on the Appropriation Sugar Works Guarantee Act amendments and several bills. They discuss flood relief land relief measures for Clermont, allotments on a railway reserve, soil and land tenure options, and compensation schemes. Amendments to the Sugar Cane Prices Act are debated with clashes over council amendments and a free conference planned on the Meatworks Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisbane
Clermont
Hunter
Capella Street
Renital
Muncipal Council
Crown
Tolmie
Mr. Swayne
Jens Bhy
Corser
Guirman
Lennon
Browers
Swayne
Forgan Smith
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Hamlyn-Harris Solicitors and
Nets
Cairems Asl
Townsville Coummissiogers
High Gower
Australia
MscDorsel
Heon
Macleocell
C Hamlyn- Harris
J.L
H. F. Stacey
Abbott ST. Cairns
T School
Rowland
Mford
Henry Schapper
Eb Noster
Clifton Collegel
W. J. Chamberlain
Queensland University
Sonday
Waletary
Gatton College
Commercal Life
Wb "Donald
Plioders
St. Townsville
Lake Street
Alnom
Greeling Board
Garcom
Rameed
Draper Seccet
Cms
Norman Park
Howse
Sheridan Street
MicLeod Street
Minmie
Upward
McLeod Street
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
Onoto
SWAN
Conklin
Waterman
P.O. Box
Young
Robert Craig
Cairne
the Governor General of
Ce Street
Coleen
Paling
J. D. Caterer
Id Hotel
E.‘J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST. Cairns
Mesidesce
Hirsutone
GREEN
Abbott ST
Oop
America
Amecan
Bainiell.ite
Napier
Lacker’s
Cmtwale
Ghoms
Ios
Cairns Discriet Hompital
Caires Court
Nyal
Ureen
F.C P. Curlewis
Hambledon
Cestral Cane Prices Board
Boda
W. H. Green
Craig
Cairns Stock Exchange
A. H. Clarke
the Post
Toleigh
Cairns of Fort
Wilson
Harrison
Lincoln
Kaiser Bil
Charles of Austria
Berlin
Vienna
Charles
Iimaels
Peouilly
Pleof Cairus
Commercial
London General Markets
Jae
Towees Share Market
Towers Mining
Ayr
Queensland
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Tomer
Cabs Om Thersla
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