Maritime sailings and town schedule inconsistencies
A garbled 19th century timetable lists ships and ports with repeating errors. Valeer, Mourivan, and Levukit appear from Townsville and Cairns routes to Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane, with departures on multiple weekdays and unclear arrival times, reflecting chaotic scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeer
Townsville
Cairns
Bowen
Mackay
Keppel Bay
Wednnesday
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Mourivan
Townville
Cook Town
Corns
Letus
Levukit
Hingeta
Diego
Guthne
Siccapore
Pert
Wedmenjay
Smd Mlbourne
Tney
Steamship movements from Townsville signal busy February sailings
Howard Smith Co. Limited notes several ships. Steamers depart Townsville for Melbourne and Sydney with February sailings. Palmer and Barbarosa set tied routes to England and Continent. Tasmanian Ideal Jams from Hobart advertised as pure and top quality by FW Lons & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnley
O. Taiyuan
G.D.L
Sydney
England
Continent
Melbourns
Rds
Elmsberg
Wemves Townsville
Ching and
Japarext
FW Lons & Co
Hobart
F. W. Lord & Co. Hobert
Rovers
Great Oil Fire Shocks Vancouver Readers
Cablegrams report a massive oil shed fire near Vancouver with two miles of fumes over the river. About 100 fire lighters are at the conflagration as trains freed from rebel control in Mexico. A wildfire ranges the Rocky Mountains and prairies causing mail and work stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Toose Sntahoone
Won
Rocky Mountains
Prairies
United States
Crow's Nest Mans
Dynamite Explosion Off New York Strikes Harbors
A blast aboard a dynamite loading vessel in New York killed two sailors and blew a British barquentine’s rigging. A second car exploded near a pier, destroying its roof and injuring several, with many hurled into the harbor but rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Memorial Statue Erected on Plains of Abraham
The Provincial Directorate of Quebec will erect a statue of the late King Edward on the Plains of Abraham near the historic Wolfe victory column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cverec
Daristeture
Quebec
Edward
Plains of Abraham
Wolfe
King Leopold Estate Compromise Reverts Crown Funds
In Brussels the Minister for Justice announced a compromise on King Leopold's patrimony. Crown foundation securities revert to the State and are assigned to the Nieder Fallbach or Coborg foundation of £550. The Princess Linise is to end with Leon. Also reported, 600,000 of the Turkish Salonika reserves are being surrendered to avoid spring complications. Tradesmen for Australia move to send plasterers and stonemasons to Sydney and Melbourne. unions discuss limited overseas work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrussels
Chamber of Deputies
Leopold
Nieder Fallbach
Coborg
Linise
Leon
Vienne
Snae
Salonika
Australias
London
Australia
Jas Anailabie
Steyr
Sydney
Melbourne
Labour Conference Defends Right to Work in State
At the Labour Conference in Leicester the delegates rejected a proposal for party candidates only and condemned recent executions in Japan. They expressed indignation and insisted on insurance against sickness not a substitute for the right to work guaranteed by the State.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Letter
Cairns resident Mr C O'Brien recounts a year of dull back pain and urinary issues. He credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with curing the backache and regulating secretions, praising lasting relief six years later. The notice urges readers to obtain DOAN'S from Foster-McClellan Co in Sydney while avoiding imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
C. O'Brien
Callwnan
Bunda Sirest
Dean
Foster-McClallen Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan
Rent dispute in Police Court over unlawful occupier
In Usina county a landlord sues John Ellon for ejectment from a four room cottage on allotment 5 section 24. The tenant previously paid rent irregularly and last paid two pounds. notice to quit was given but he remains in possession amid conflicting testimony about prior conversations and nonpayment. Clerk recounts rent arrears of about sixteen pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Cragt
PML
James Augustus John Redden
John D Ellon
Amd
John Dillon
Imme
Abi Murray
Lilley
Mur-ray
Lele Oling
Breiniaes
Ton
Nara
Usirna
Wisi
Delgedamt
Tefretiant
Murray
Witnem
Mr. Murrey
Mr. Worras
Witnens
A Reliable Remedy Riexona Advertised
An 1 1/6 and 3/6 triangular Rexona remedy in molded pots claims to treat eruptions irritations eczema pimples sores rheumatic pains bites and bruises. Available by mail or at local shops, it promises relief for various skin and minor ailments.
Joe Emmerson Licensed Plumber and Gas Fitter Ad
Joe Emmerson licensed plumber and gas fitter offers prompt nerviren installation and up to date service. Prepared to plan water installations and provide estimates for plumbing and ironwork at late Street Cairns P O Box 130 with permission from the Cairns Water Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Emmerson
Cairns
P.O
Perfect Digestion Means Perfect Health Promises
An advertisement extols Sir Sheldon’s Digestive Tables as a natural remedy for stomach disorders. It claims the pills mimic gastric juices, aid digestion, prevent fermentation, rest and heal the digestive tract, and promote overall health. The text invites trials and notes the product comes in tins of 80 tabules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Shelton
Sheldon
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Cooma
Mercvring
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Cairms District Hospital
Women's Hopital
Lifs Association of Sustralasis Limited
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RB. T. Gelsacs
Ktonser
Geek
Gestion
Fareng Genersi
Marvey G. Draper
F.W.A
School OF Arts
Carne
Beau
MISS
Byrne
McLeod Times
D. Headrick
Cairns and District
R. Hornshy 4 Sons, Ltd
Vaoboor
Telephone
Arther Ht. Clarke
Lame
Sydney H. Thorp
Alember Cairnstockh Exchange
Stock
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John Grifiths & Sor
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Undertakers
Mcleod Street
Canna
Business Carda
Fred
Andersen
John B. Holtway
J. T. Beleosk
Cate Dedeosh
GREAT
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Chihuahua
Ling Edward
King Leopold
Cod Gee
Almaty
Gude Rober
Gieshetaly
Prajaice
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Ardott Street
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