Shipping the Tides and Moon
Shipping notes for February list high tides at 15 a.m. and 10.28 p.m. Arrivals include the Daintree from Daintree and Morriman with passengers and cargo and Campbell Ltd. agents. The Margurra 60 arrives from the south with freight. other vessels such as Lasenies and PaeRRR are noted with uncertain routes. Cairns and Port locations are mentioned with sailings between Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Cairns and Ocean Island.
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Daintree
Daintree and
Morriman
Campbell Ltd
Bett Beinhane
Cairns
Ocean Island
Coastal Boats Movement Notes and Sailings
The item lists several vessel movements and sailings by Burns Philp and Co Ltd agents. Merinda Harlen departs for Daintree on February 2. Southbound LINE general leaves for the South in January. A PHILP LINE vessel sails to Papua February 19. Woonanna sailed January 15 for A and Sydney. Burns sugar shipment noted January 7. January 28 departure for Port Alma and Brisbane. March 4 Cairns route via ports.
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Woonanna
Sydney
Burns
Coy Ltd
Rgepis
As Port Alm
Brisbane
Philp and Coy Ltd
Cairns
Burns, Philp and Coy, Ltd
The Metal Market Prices From Sydney February
Spot and three months prices listed for copper and silver with figures in pounds shillings and pence. Copper ranges include 254/00 and 2/9 for various bars and electrolytic forms. Silver quotation shown at 7/39-16 with corresponding 2/3 and 2/51 values.
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Sydney
Brisbane Produce MareseT Record
Brisbane news notes heavy occurrences at Roma Street with chaff declined and most feed offered as low crude and heated. Prices ranged from 7/7 to 4/-, with scarce fresh rows and noted demand for local feed amid rising transport concerns.
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Brisbane
Roma-street
Near nonverbal radio schedule fragment with varied performances
A fragmented radio schedule lists time signals, weather, news, and a concert program. It references the Daily Mail and Telegraph services, with acts including operatic and instrumental pieces from a Brisbane orchestra and Bookstore lecture segments.
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Cpm
Ee Commonwealth Weether Bureau
the Daily Mail
Sie Bally
Carlton
Carlton Symphony Orchestra
Ma. W. Jabden
Bfcleodl
Binaie
Cantelllato
Caller Herrin
Seotinh
Mise Ella Gee
Acto
Sie Verner
Cornet Soto
Ie Femival
Clemente
Weedneiawer
Sam Sones
Mir
Geo. Williamson
Re Sg
Peet
Miss Mildred Bell
Anatase
Wad Iret Harris
J. ¢. Deemes
Awalan
Monta Duo
Sen
Day
Phyllis Verner
Mr. Burggemeister
Dinca
Winco
Mr Gee
William
Moana Pro
del Riego
Mildred Bell
Greater Brisbane
Iki
Daily Mail
Cane growers vow to block Johnstone River mill
In South Johnstone district cane growers press to gain control of the Government Mill to prevent canals from running into the Johnstone River and causing a stink at Innisfail. Cairns court noted a drunk in Spence Street case and an Innis failure to appear bail matter. Weather reports 72.0 degrees max with a thunderstorm after 6 pm. Ballot planned for growers to decide if they take control of the mill with a 70 percent majority needed. Licensing court adjourned a hotel transfer case in Innisfail.
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South Johnstone
Johnstone River
Fiouth Johnstone
Aed & Pam
Indefall Licensing Court
T. EF. Dwyer
W. Wilson
Innis- Wee
L. J. Ryan
J. R
Deven
Tolls Collected on 06 Vessels Carrying Heavy Cargo
General tolls collected on six ships carrying large cargo passed through the waterway, adding to revenue from substantial tonnage.
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Genel Tase Vase
IW MEMORIAM SIVYS 1926 REMEMBERED IN MEMORIAL NOTE
In memoriam notices express grief for Sivy s and others. The obituary entries mention a February 3 1926 death and a January 1924 child with phrases like Gone but not forgotten and memory of a loved one. Messages from family acknowledge loss and affection, with thanks to individuals for support.
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Sivys
Brance Ni Ie
Tovial Eppera Jamon
Notable Birth of Hon. Amtrew Fisher in Scotland
The record notes the birth of Amtrew Fisher in Scotland on July 2, 1862. It indicates he later emigrated to another country and held public office.
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Anti Chita Theu
Amtrew Fisher
Wironnie
Floods and Duty in Cairns Rail Crisis
Telegrams between Cairns Mayor A J Draper Clerk Conall and Railways Commissioner Davidson reveal a battered railway system amid floods. Officials warn of ongoing washouts and the need for a broader, costly response beyond a trolley service as districts suffer and demands rise.
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A. J. Draper
Cairns
Conall
Etheridge Shire
Davidson
Serrow
Becaus
Railway Department
Eveld
Railway ‘Department
Amamcesarr
Railway Department Should Revise Plan for People’s Needs
The article argues against delays and wasted costs from commissions and calls for the Railway Department to adopt a revised plan that serves the public interest in the current circumstances. It urges meeting the needs of the people discussed and stresses cost efficiency.
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Railway Department
Arrival in Towrsville to Study Migration
In Towrsville on February 2 a visiting bishop begins a world tour to study migration. The Bishop of North London, 79, explains his nine month stay is part of a broader mission across Europe and Asia, including Korea and Japan, as he travels aboard the Tasman and Malanda with a welcoming Port and local officials.
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Towrsville
Wnsville
London
Cleveland A
Tasman
Ap Kete
Tawneville
Malanin
Temavarniye Ten Enamel
Northensland
Ofa Oo
Feeti i Venecono
Ald
A. Oaden
Pasenger
MT Re Pham
Cela
Elite
Maes
Lina
Esau
Canoe
Spain
Wittesdens
North
America
Kobe
Japan
Korea
Ing Geo Beg
Shanghai
Hongkong
Hingepore
Singapore
Cotehes
Tn Aesstralia
China Ambiguity Pushes Military Withdrawals and Dismissals
Feb 1 dispatch notes Chinese urging troop withdrawal and dismissal of Sir Francia Aglen as foreigners view concessions as weakness. Observers say overtures are largely bluff to invite more attacks and pressure Shanghai moves.
The Bolshevik Conspirator Report From Hankow
London dispatch reports Hankow mutetations near chaos with cautions against overemphasizing unrest in China. The Times urges restraint while warning Britain faces manipulation by Bolshevist conspirators amid national aspirations and political upheaval.
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London
Hankow
Times
China
Britain
A.P.A
Dismissal of Sir Francis Aglen Provokes Chinese Crisis
In Smanghat the dismissal of Sir Francis Aglen, head of the Chinese Customs Service, sparks alarm in financial circles. The government cites his refusal to collect a tariff. critics tie it to his Hankow visit and talks with Eugene Chen. Stockholders fear implications for foreign loans backed by Customs revenue.
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Smanghat
Francia Aglen
Britishead
Chinese Customs Service
Pekin
Francis Aglen
Hankow
Eugene Chen
Customs
Francis Agenince
Dismissal of Sir Francis Aglen Confirmed by Pekin Government
The Pekin Government formally confirms the dismissal of Sir Francis Aglen over failure to obtain consent from all treaty powers for collecting the surtax. Official circles decline further comment until more information is available.
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London
Francis Aglen
Pekin
Great Britain
Belgium
Troops Hat to Shanghai as British Force Concentrates
Malta Feb 1 The Second Border and First Bedford and Hertford Regiments sail to Shanghai aboard the Megantic in high spirits. Crowds cheer the ships as Major General Duncan predicts no trouble in China with sufficient force. Hankow Feb 1 Chen breaks off negotiations with Owen O Malley while British forces gather near Shanghai. official reports say talks continue.
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Malta
Bedford
Hertford
Shanghai
Megantic
Auld Lang Syne
Duncan
China
Hankow
Feb
J. Chen
London
Hanken
Chen Haw
Owen O'Malley
Foreign Office
Chen
Britain
Protests to League China Make-Believe
Washington report notes protests to the League of Nations over the use of foreign warships near Shanghai. The United States hesitates to support naval demonstrations while authorities struggle to maintain order. President Coolidge opposed wholesale naval landings, fearing to inflame local populations. Reports from Hankow Hong Kong and Canton describe international reactions and emergency measures.
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Washington
League of Nations
Shanghai
United States
China
Os Ss
Coolidge
Ambulance bearers ford flooded Brisbane River to reach two patients
In a daring crossing at Lowood and the flooded Brisbane River three ambulance bearers, with local help, carried two patients from Wivenhoe to Ipswich hospitals. They waded neck deep, faced a broken decking plank injuring one bearer, and dragged a vehicle free after an hour of effort.
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Brisbane
Spswich
Lowood
Wivenhoe
Ipswich
Aluna
Ble
Ewl
Dickie Pushes Victorian Cotton Mill Aims
Fremantle February 2. Mr H B Dickie reports progress on machinery and labor for a new cotton mill in Victoria. He believes the venture will rank among Australia’s leading cotton industries within years, following Queensland’s corn growing expansion.
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Fremantle
H. B. Dickie
Dickie
Australia
Queensland
Praise for diplomats cited in Aberavon speech
London February reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald commends the work of Sir Miles Lamyeon and Owen O Malley in China. He says if anyone can settle matters they can. In Shangilal a January 1 edition not published due to Chinese New Year, no news on Sir Anston Chan rlain’s speech.
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London
Aberavon
Ramaay MacDonald
Miles Lamyeon
Owen O'Malley
China
League Considers British Moves Defensive Despite Covenant Clash
Geneva reports circulate that Britain’s troop movements are viewed as defensive and not a violation of Article Ten. The League notes there is no implied threat to China, though Britain may need to notify Geneva if sent into another member’s territory.
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Geneva
League of Nations
League
Ae Cuornasere
Ching
League i
Britain
Pekin Faces Pressure Over Peace and Foreign Threats
Fragmented OCR text portrays Chinese reaction to British proposals in 19th century tensions. Perceived foreign aggression sparks calls to unite against outsiders, with references to a Chinese leader urging national defense and civil unity amid looming foreign naval power.
Toowoomba Councillor Rescued After Creek Drowning Escape
Councillor J. McQuade of Drayton Shire Council escaped a drowning in Spring Creek during a torrential flood. On horseback he rode toward his home but was swept downstream about a mile, clinging to a tree root until help arrived. Inspector O'Brien and two officers assisted, pulling him to safety after a long struggle.
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Toowoomba
J. McQuade
Drayton Shire
Spring Creek
Len Ociade
O'Brien
Mriwades
Railway Works Strike Reported Near Adelaide
A railway strike is reported at whatatta near Adelaide with a work ban starting and Northern and Southern divisions affected. Workers protest a ganger's grievance and threaten continued stoppages pending Commonwealth authorities action.
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Adelaide
Owhatatta
Mass Labor Demonstration and Strike Across Vienna
A quarter of a million workers marched to the Town Hall to oppose a government crackdown on a suspected anti republic association. Two deaths occurred as shots were fired during clashes. Factories shut down as workers deserted amid a daylong strike and a large peaceful procession.
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Vienna
Jen
Bur
Burgenland
Senate approves Naval Appropriations bill for cruisers
The Senate backed a Naval Appropriations Bill provision carrying 324 million dollars and authorized 1.2 million for three new cruisers despite President Coolidge’s disapproval. The voting showed a strong AQ veto, reflecting partisan tension.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
State CLD Stores activity report and Manila casualties
Brisbane reports Cold Stores at Harton receiving butter for cover while vessels Ferndale and others move freight under fine weather. In Manila a bombardment killed and wounded, with around 200 stores destroyed and taxes disputed as authorities assess land damage.
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Brisbane
Harton
Nha
Cver
Ferndale
Menta
Guitry
Philippines
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