Shipping movements of vessels and schedule notes
Kuvanda arrives every Tuesday to Townsville and departs at midnight for Port Douglas and Cooktown, returning Thursday. AU S.N. steamers sail Saturday for Townsville Sunday, proceed to Howen and Mackay Tuesday, Brisbane Thursday, then south to Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday. Return trips depart Melbourne Saturday, Sydney Thursday, Brisbane Saturday, arriving here Thursday. Wyreema arrives next Thursday from the south. Adelaide Company steamers depart Cairns Wednesday and Townsville Thursday, Bowen and Mackay Friday, reach Sydney Thursday and Melbourne Sunday. Leave Sleloeree returning Tuesday, Syday Saturday, Bewfese the following Tuesday, arriving Sunday. Morialta arrives from the south Sunday. Steamers leave Townsville Saturday, reach Mackay Sunday morning, Port Alma Sunday night, Brisbane Tuesday morning. Leave Brisbane Wednesday, Sydney Friday, Melbourne Sunday. One time Wednesday to Sydney Friday, Brisbane following Monday, depart Brisbane next day and reach Townsville following Friday. Mourilyan arrives Tuesday from Townsville, leaves at 8 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown, returns Wednesday, leaves after 5 pm for Townsville. Lass O Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays, leaves for Port Douglas 7 am Mondays, returns Tuesday serving 5 pm for Townsville. Feamley & Co. Lek Changsha from Hong Kong February 14. Taiyuan due from Hong Kong March 17.
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Kuvanda
Townsville
Port Douglass
Cooktown
AU S.N
Howen
Mackay
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Ariving
Wyreema
Cairns
Bowen
Sleloeree
Morialta
Port Alma
Sydneeen
Mourilyan
Port Douglas
O'Gowrie
Townawile
Douglas
Feamley and Co. Lek Changsha
Hong Kong
Taiyuan
Mining notes from Cairns Stock Exchange quotations
Mr A It Clarke reports late quotations for mining shares including Corolla Hampden Mc Cuthbert St Andrew Vulcan Gillmore Lade Hil Hill Ead Amal Kalamadag Mareeba Tyrconnell Tyrconnell No 1 Syd Tyrconnell Extended New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks Leunace's Wolfram Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Co with prices and deltas across multiple listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corolla
Hampden
Cuthbert
Mungo
St Andrew
Poids
Vulcan
Gillmore
Lade Hil
Hill Ead Amal
Kalamadag
Mareeba
N.L
Tyrconnell
Tyrconnnell Extended
Minnie Moxham
Oaks NL
Oaks Reserve
Thompson's
Oaks
Leunace
Bowen River Coal
Bowen Coal and Coke Co
Lid
Towers Share Market Briefing
Market report for February 4 lists numerous horse names with prices and bets including Beebe extended, Clarke, New Brilliant Freehold, Queen Central, Papuan, St. Andrew, and Victory. Entries show fractional odds, paid statuses, and owners or syndicates noted as Brilliatt and Mile among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Homme Dunder
Bonnie Eorth
Brilliatt
Beebe
Petridae
Clarke
Maexicam
St. Andrew
Mungo
London metal prices report February 4 markets
TSE METAI. MARKET. LONDON February 4. Copper forward prices quoted from £84/15 to £95. Electrolytic copper £334. Tin £178/5 to CITBY1D. Lead ranges £97 to £30/15. Zinc £28 to . Silver £35 15-160. Prices show mixed shifts across metals in early London trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mineral find rekindles hunt for gold near Deerash
A prospector at Struck Oil unearthed a 12 ounce nugget on the Deerash site, the original prospector's claim where ten years ago nuggets reached 200 ounces. The discovery is expected to spur further gold exploration in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhampton
Deerash
Unclear OCR fragment hints at medical or product terms
Fragmentary text mentions ailments and joints with vague references to a product or remedy. lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to establish a concrete news item.
In loving memory of Myrtle Keirle
In loving memory of our dear sister Myrtle who departed this life February 6 1915 aged 16 years 5 months The family asks not to be asked if we miss her There is a vacant place and we will not forget her footsteps and familiar face
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keirle
Myrtle
Helpless in Time Seeks Reunion Beyond the Heavens
A sentimental notice laments a missing loved one and hopes to meet again in Heaven. It records the deaths of Sarah Brown aged 21 and infant Thelma, with family remembrances from sisters and brothers.
Moewe Second Edition Rumor Referred to Authorities
A fragment discusses a second edition of a work and its pronunciation, noting a letter to the police will prompt inquiry. It mentions a person who would like to know and a male figure could be brought before authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevil Mae
Mysterious Message Delays Patched to Sydney and Brisbane
Fragmented notes describe a plan to relay a signal to Sydney and then Brisbane if agents provide required details. Weather disruptions let mosquitos into houses and induce unease. A chemist Robert Craig warns of imitators causing annoyance and sleeplessness in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Brisbane
Queensland Minerals Value and Yields Report
Queensland minerals report shows non gold minerals worth £445,140 for the week with a £178,491 increase from the prior year quarter. The 1914 total mineral yield including gold and gems reached £5,576,290, while 1915 approximate yield stands at £3,999,654 indicating continuing higher production patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queesland
Queensland
Cairns Cairns Canegrowers Hold Annual Meeting
The Cairns Canegrowers Association conducts its annual meeting this morning at Gordonvale with grower members in attendance to discuss current farming issues and society affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Camegrowers’ Association
Gordonvale
Mirriwinnni State School Parents Meeting Notice
All parents are requested to attend a meeting tomorrow at 23 pm at McKinnon’s store. The business is important and concerns the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinnon's
Store at Babinda opens with groceries drapery and shoes
Mr. A M Waddell announces the opening of a large stock store at Babinda offering groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms and serving as an agent for the Royal Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waddell
Royal Insurance Company
Cairns Police Court Fines for Drunkenness and Destruction
At Cairns Police Court before Mr A B Gibson F M John Robertson aged 34 was fined 5 in default six hours for inebriety. Michael Owens convicted of drunkenness but not punished for wilful destruction of a Cairns Harbour Board glass pane was fined 53 and ordered to pay 10 for the damage in default three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
A. B. Gibson
F.M
John Robertson
Michael Owens
Cairns Harbour Board
Public Service Report Delayed by Limited Survey
The report by R M A Anderson on government review notes he could only perform a preliminary survey due to service requirements. Mr Ryan states further consideration will occur soon, with inquiry extending to other departments. Anderson cautions that timing may be unsuitable for such a review.
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R MA Anderson
Ryan
Anderson
Small Debts Case Verdict In Cowet Court
On Friday morning in Cowet Small Debts Court the presiding PM Gib son delivered a reserved decision in the Mayers Ltd case. The jury awarded the plaintiff 3 pounds 2 shillings and costs of court 5 shillings plus professional costs £115. notice of appeal was filed by Marsiacd. The point argued concerned whether Mayers Ltd could sue for am damages due to G R Mayers and Co, with the PM’s official ruling appearing to negate the larger claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Gibson
Mayers
Gabbe
Donnell
Hannam
Witeas
Marsiacd
Queens and Government proposals for regional fishery depots
The Queens and Government shape proposals for new depots in the area. Inspector J H Stevens submitted recommendations on depot building types for central and other depots. The central depot is expected to serve Victoria Bridge. Treasurer E Theodore discussed possible contracting for a trawler in Great Britain and inquiries about building a vessel in Australia. New Zealand Trawling Co. asked if it would charter a trawler to the Queensland Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector of Fisheries
J. H. Stevens
Victoria Bruige
Hom E . G. Theodore
Great Bellais
Australia
New Zealand Trawling Co
Queensland
Fragmented OCR note with unclear transit timing
Unclear OCR text presents garbled lines about trains or schedules. Includes mentions of Amtrak, Saturday, December, and times like 10 39 pm and 6 1916. No coherent events or names clearly identifiable.
Second War Loan Effort Inspires Empire Confidence
The article praises Australia for once again funding a war loan and argues imperial support matters for Allies and mother countries. It notes colonies generally pay their way, contrasts Britain’s wartime finances with colonial contributions, and suggests the same financial resolve can recur in future conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Germany
South-west Africa
Cake raffle at Council Chambers funds Wounded Soldiers Fund
A cake raffle titled A CAKE £ AFFLE presented to the Wounded Soldiers Fund by Master B Pyles was drawn at Council Chambers on Friday morning with Mayor Ald Dillon officiating. Winning ticket 186 belongs to Master H E Pinskett. The cake raised £23 175 6d gross. Crawford promised another cake beer and Stirling intends to donate one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Pyles
McLeod Street
Ald. Dillon
H. E. Pisnkett
Martin Street
Crawford
R Stirling
Court Howse Lane Receives New Decent Approach
The article notes long standing woes with Court Howse Lane as a boggy path that has tempted profanity due to wet feet. A new approach has been made to improve access, with hopeful prospects for relief and better drainage.
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Court Howse
Austral Theatre Childrens Matings Attract Juvenile Audiences
The AUSTRAL THEATRE will show pictures likely to appeal to children with entertaining content. These matings are popular with young viewers and provide them with enjoyable experiences at the cinema.
Quadrille Assemblies at Oddictions Hall Fortnightly
Fortnightly quadrilles night scheduled at the Oddictions Hall. Event lists dance sessions and social gathering for attendees.
The Cairns Pictures. As there was no steamer them the
The fragment notes a Cairns Pictures entry with reference to a missing steamer and unclear context. The readable bits imply a cinema or film note lacking full details and names. No clear event, date, or participants emerge from the partial OCR.
Revenue Report From Citrus Land Office Jan
Revenue received at the Citrus Land Office for January shows income from multiple land sales and fees. The detailed figures list amounts paid by each claimant and totals for the month, reflecting the office’s financial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Land Office
Flights of Fancy and the Raid Headline Speculation
A fragment discusses a heading “Further 2 in Raid” and questions the trustworthiness of the details under it. The piece critiques how the event is presented rather than stating verified facts, emphasizing doubt about the reported information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sediere
Cairns CPS January collections totals and items
Collections at the Cairns CPS office for January totaled several pounds and included workers dwellings payments 147 pounds 7 shillings 7 pence, income tax 6 pounds 15 shillings 3 pence, duty stamps 10 pounds, Mines Department 12 pounds, licenses 3 pounds 5 shillings, fines 23 pounds 11 shillings 6 pence, and fees of office 17 pounds 1 shilling 6 pence.
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Cairns «Cps
Mines Department
Wail of the Germans in Australia
Some Germans in Australia whose businesses have not been very lucrative since the war complain about British justice. The piece questions German perceptions of justice and subtly contrasts with Britain’s wartime actions in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Berlin
Toast at Paris House fuels NSW association toast
An unremarkable dinner at Paris House Sylmer features Mr Queen Cox of the New South Wales Association proposing a toast “To Hell with the Kaiser” with solemn speech yet clear enthusiasm from delegates and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josat
Paris
Howse
Sylmer
Justicus Aeaetion
Qwwen Cox
New South Wales Association
Agid
Aidling
Postal delays in wartime thrift and public duty
The letter argues that postal delays stem from wartime staff reductions and shoring up military needs. It urges the public to accept hardships as a fair share of national mobilization and supports reductions in postal and telegraphic ranks to aid the arm.
NERVES OF AN ANZAC REMEDY CLAIMS CURE
An item promoting Craig's Compound Syrup of the Mypopheaphites by Robert Craig a Cairns chemist touts nerve and energy benefits. The ad promises a phosphorescent effect in amiable form and sells by the bottle with dates 9/8 and 3/3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Robert Craig
Cairns
Government on alteration of travel facilities for Commonwealth soldiers
A fragmentary report argues it is right for the Government to change travel facilities for the Commonwealth soldiers. The note suggests parity with civilian guidance and references Rockhampton and related measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockhampton
Commonwealth
Palace Theatre Brings Five Act Brady Feature Mother
An extra attraction at the Palace Theatre on Saturday night screens a five act Brady feature direct from Strand Theatre Brisbane titled Mother. The program features Miss Boues Xinn a noted photo play artist whose performance in this drama is praised as moving and gripping. The screening ends with a display of The End on the screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Theatre
Brisbane
Cairns
Iakh
Boues
Tom Fers
God
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Burns, Pitty, & Co. Limited
Adelaide Company, Limited
Australian Steamships, Limited
A It Clarke
Abbott Street
Towers Share Market
TSE Metai
Charlie Kierle
J. & P. Pease
Telephone
Asropt Street
Darnes
Baskend
Orsig’s
Chomiony
Stee
Esteera
Gelden Lintesst
Robt
Ender
Jesus
Hamelton
Wm Haemilton Scottetrest
MT. Molloy Works
Calicos
Mt Molloy
Hamilton
Dames
Whitg. Tere
Tewsls
Beers Turk Towens
Breen
Surer
THE
Eulagenrd Agubes
Tom
Cole
Queensland Minerals
Cairns Canegrowers
Mirriwinni State School
Babinda
the Public Service
the Fish Supply
Weirsap
Amtraks
Reber
Eh Ee Gurney
Faiury
Wsgem
TLS
Austral Theatre
Tand Revenue
CPS
Palace Theatre
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