North to Torres A Journey Through the Years
A fragmented account recounts early Cape York exploration from Palmer and Endeavour, noting clashes between settlers and Indigenous people, the Hell’s Gates massacre site, and the growth of Palmer River gold activity. It mentions figures like George, MacMillan, and A. Mackitise and events around 1874 including packers, camps, and clashes along rivers, with emphasis on survival and hardships in the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mecutlise
George Sndiggers
Peter Brand
ORD
Tam
Ter
Ace Macfarlane Kelly
Acti
Almer
Congtown
Palmer
Muruuge
George
A.C. Macillan
Jerry Manns
Eves
Cape Gaus
Sud eMver
Onley Creek
Iver
Thigese
Chey
Falmer
Junction Creek
Eariwell-karmanton
Trey Ausra
Evers
Bern
Wryth
Oyat
Cape York
Gilbert
Blache Beerneia
Mardin
Kina
Caughi
Haaka
Winniy
Wren
Gueensland
Waagans
Varias Son
Picere
Mulligan
St George
Millan
Aang Straus
Straus
Doug
Ty the Palmer
Trek
Hell's Gates
Hell Gates
Macquarie Brothers
Urea
Billy McLeed
Cape
Ehrtaty Palmerston
Sisifing
Hell's Gator
Pam
Mall
Clohery
Francis West
Francstown
Roberten-Gilbert
Redeem ‘Sea
Trinity Bay
Palmers
Thoreborvazh
Rinpsborough
Caine
Mackey
Cooktown
Peter
Sol
Mrs G Seri on Holiday Leave in Cairns
Mrs G Seri and her child Beuy travel from Engham for a month away on holidays. They spend a few days in Cairns in the company of Mrs Berle ester and Mrs Gadoer. Mr A Duhelay Ressum of the Adelaide Steamship Company begins a three week leave with Mr X W Buseie acting in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra G. Seri
Dangter Beuy
Engham
Cairns
Guesie
Mra Berleester
Gadoer
Adelaide Steamerry Company
A. Duhelay Ressum
X W. Buseie
Bie
Baldheaded husbands in romance and practicality
A humorous column surveys baldheaded men as steady earners and reliable partners. It contrasts perceived stereotypes with playful anecdotes about romance, money, and household duties, concluding that bald men are desirable for stability and affection.
Bride in white lace enters church to Wee March fanfare
Beautiful mareeba wedding details the bride daughter of Mrs J C Bough Brisbane and Mr Br John Mareeba marrying Rev Stewart Mcavid. Attendants wore mauve gowns with velvet sashes. Reception at School of Art Rawin featured three tiered cake, guests greeted by mothers, toasts led by chairman. Honeymoon plans include blue linen travel outfit. Couple to reside in Mareeba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reem
Gerberas
Teres
J.C. Bough
Brisbane
Fianald Patrick
Br John
Mareeke
Stewart O Mciavid
Hed
Mise Joan Hough Sinter
Bias Seanelle Plowman
Ruth Blesey
Arie Rawin
Slater Korman Anderson
I Binck
Navy
St John
Mareeba
Air Training Corps cadets complete intensive two week course
A diary style report details No 106 Air Squadron RAAF at Fowneville hosting a four week plan for senior and junior cadets from Townsville Ingham and Maclean. The January course covered aircraft recognition signals ceremonial drill and service knowledge with heavy rains delaying some sessions. Cadets praised the training and expressed willingness to start again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Squadron
RAAF
Fowneville
Air Training Corps
Cairns
RA Potts
Gita Tok
Ang Lac
C W. Wordsworth
W. L Gidla
J. A. Brain
Townsville
Ingham
Macfenslee
Jenusry
Kowledge
Signala
Gautheer
Bane
Paredes
Peerusty
Two-Piece Boat Sails in Mackay Test Run
A two piece boat design floats inside another for feet transport in Mackay. Each section stays buoyant, with the craft made from bend wood and intended for easy repair. The owner designer credited as Mr K. Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesigner
Mr K. Andrews
Babinda Rotary Club Meeting Overview in Hotel Talk
A Babinda Rotary Club gathering at a hotel featured Rotarian Arch Girl delivering an engaging talk. The presentation drew on extracts from a past Rotarian president’s remarks given at a conference, highlighting service as its core theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
Tor Rotary
Incomplete Broadcast Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary OCR list of programs and times across music, news, and lectures. Names appear garbled with inconsistent pricing and scheduling references, offering a snapshot of a station’s daily lineup without clear coherence.
Trussday Broadcast Schedule Preview
A garbled listing of radio program times and titles spans morning to evening. Reads like a historical station schedule with segments including Bible readings, breakfast lessons, music blocks, children's sessions, and a late night literary feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistory
Was. Sechomel Walter
Croket
the New Concert Orchestra
Bessum
ABC
Jon's Forum of the Air
Australia
Hauce
Wiley Choice
Hella
Orchid Society Year in Review and Aerial Ambulance Donation
The N Q Orchid Society annual report details 31 lectures and several shows including competitive displays. A donation of £10 10s supported the Aerial ambulance. Officers include Patron Mr A Wilkie and President Mr J L Bourner with a range of officers and committee members listed. After business, a programme of movie shorts and a monologue entertained, followed by community singing with Mrs Bumacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia Unl
Bourne Vem
Schnitier
Taly
Orchid Culture
Br Bourner
Talend
Mackay
Theereamurer
Bery
niMcers
Rcr
A. Wilkie
J. L- Bourner
Minot
Rese
Buck
Per
Nankivell
Geng
Ilbvarten
C. Clausen
Moh Parker
Raat Tenpart
Keough
Enlowr
Waikina
James Grey
Bumacon
Fragmentary Catalog of Plays and Titles Across Regions
A garbled OCR list shows various play titles and authors or performers from multiple locales. Entries mention Atherton, Babinda, Edmonton and Pana, with titles such as The Lemon Dii Dick Turpin's Ride, Strange Gamble, The MARZESA, Water front, Song To Remember, Bird of Paradise, and Johnny One Eye, but many fragments are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Red Hope
Gordonvale
Louis Hay
Dick Turpin
Babinda
Vera-Ellen
Marzesa
Pana Andrew Belle
New York
Edmonton
Serle Oberon
Jeff Chandler
Bird of Paradise
Johnny One Eye
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T.wedfer
Charcmy
Sraimlang
Treet Ag Loway
Guarantef
Vion
Chaueon
Clau Ae An
Yast Sas Catrigs Prin
Craven
Bain
Cairns and
Sole Apentan
Burrells' Pty
THE
Relianle Electrical Service
Sheridan-strest
Mon
Phewe
Torres
Comite
York
A.P
Levis
Bealhy
Timaelf
Ford
Wong
Baldien
Halo Reba
Aury
de Brien von Knattilens
Viena
Torax
Boyle Henself
Adets
SATS
Sara
N.Q. Orchid Society
Hetorien Mama
Cottes
Romero
Teety
Conaflemr
Red Beetroot
Mille
Big Tin
Ess
Larmon
Bot
Jed. Ib
McRae Folaury Self Chandler
Exelyg Kepes Yadoom
Dick Powell
Signe Hawio
Phas
Mills
Randolph Scott Elke Baines
Bere
Husios
Cornet Wilde
Arthur Kennedy
Temmy Dow
Pegay
Dow
Frenmare
Sinene
Meron
Technicology
Retty Hutton
Cornel Wilde
Country Theatres
Nuly Dawson
Lake Street
ASBAM
Pri
Tors
Sab
Rockhampton
Thora
Sun
Innisfail Bam Thurs
Ayr
Proserpine
Mary Sorough
Tome Bat
Sam Fox
Vinnie
Tal
TAA
Adeoe Serva, Cares — Tel. Spe
Mocassina Golf Shoe
North Queensland
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