Arrival and movements of mail steamers and routes
Fragmentary notes describe sailings and arrivals of mail steamers along the Orient Line and related services. Mentions February schedules, ports such as Barary York and Takoma, and references to passengers and cargo movements. Several disjointed place names appear, with dates and line names scattered throughout the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coir
York
Webern
Cairns
Narnaom
Laveary
Oriemt
Mall
Ouiwatse
Oreneze
Beig Lamihoe i
Ee Pirate Helier
Australian Cable Servact Aces Feb 3
Fragmentary OCR hints a local notice about a cable service event on February 3 involving Australian entities and pricing terms. Details are unclear and names incomplete. readable fragments mention a charge of 2 cents and a minor reference to pounds in an old municipal or service notice.
Brisbane Produce Market Milling Weather and Trading Notes
A garbled extract from the Brisbane produce market scene notes milling weather timing and trade activity. It references price signals and traders with scattered mentions of wheat oats and vegetables amid unclear place names and dates. The fragment hints at market pace and selling patterns but lacks coherent events or figures.
West Cairns City Council Reference Work Notice
Fragmented OCR text references a West Cairns council work notice with unclear details about timelines and personnel. Readable fragments mention a work period, housing or service tasks, and local authority involvement, but specifics are not recoverable from the garbled content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Cairns
City Council
Weather report and council notes misspelled garble
Fragmented weather summary from unspecified area mentioning wind, temperatures, and a council meeting. Vague references to dates and local actions, with unclear entities and numerous garbled terms.
Fragmentary report on injured miner and local incident aftermath
The readable text notes a miner injury and an incident at a facility with ensuing consequences. Details are garbled, but references to a worker harmed, a large crate, and a hospital or hotel setting appear. the exact names, dates, and locations are unclear in the damaged OCR text.
Licensing Marans Jears Seeks Authority Amid Licensing Comey Fears
An irregular application was filed yesterday as Marans Jears sought authority to continue operations. The record cites concerns over term limits and licensure under Salineperry Cahalont and UV Rady, with tentative steps toward approval for ongoing activities by Juke Jones and associated entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marans Jears
Comey
Esther Tauete
Juke Jones
Salineperry Cahalont
Tore Sime
Mase Board Pool Retirements At Sere Shia
Local notes report Mr G Winsor retiring proceedings and potential actions by Maine Powers. The text mentions frayed plans, indifference, and hoped outcomes as discussions continue among the board members and associated parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Winsor
Maine
Funeral Notice for Mrs Barrett in Cairns
The friends of the late Mrs Har Rita Mary Barrett Babinda are invited to attend her funeral at St. Jokers Church Cairns at 2:30 this Thursday afternoon en route for the Can Cemetery Martyn see. Relatives and friends of Porter Peters Harvey Marley Cardwell Goon Lee Babiedal and others are invited to attend on behalf of WSL Svendsen Ltd Cortestalers and Fmbaliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrift
Mary Barrett
Babinda
St. Jokers Church
Cairns
Cans
Martyn See
Frente
Jod Mew R. Porter
P Peters Sea Ant Faery
Harvey Ek
Ant Mes
Thanks to Devoted Staff at Maresia Hospital
Gratitude flows from thanked families and friends for the attentive care given at Maresia Hospital. Messages express appreciation to doctors nurses and staff including Dr Dent Mrs Stevens Mrs Scott Alfred Clark and others for dedicated service during a recent illness or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dent
Murroo
Maresia Heswvital
Ctipep
Sid Arcazmmes
Loa
Alee Sk
Wveatherbarn
Aia
Jet McFartun
B. Dawsom
KA. Stevens
Mix Wihole
Scott
Queteens Vote Issue Compilation Notice
Unclear readable fragment indicates a notice about publication rights and special sources from Australia and New Zealand. Details are fragmented. cannot determine full entities or exact action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soe
Ig Ted
Australia
Zealand
New Zealand quake horror shocks Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand react to the Mont Eularimus earthquake disaster. Officials note the shock’s scale and the shared grief across the Tasman region, with emphasis on the unusual geophysical event and its impact on life and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Mont Eularimus
Commonwealth
Aietralis
Acros
Tasman Sea
New
Zenland
Bister Dominion
New Zealand Bravery Praised Amid Disaster Aid Efforts
The nation expresses deep sympathy and praise for New Zealand’s brave response to a disastrous event. Royal Navy forces, New Zealand citizens, medical staff, and the Empire’s coast guard are lauded for swift, effective aid and rescue efforts. Australia pledges readiness to help if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Huey
Royal Navy
Sons of the Sea
Dominion of
Australia
Cairns railway bridges urged for flood relief and faster service
North Coast Railway criticism calls for raising bridges from Cairns to Daradgee to prevent flood closures. Submerged Mulgrave River bridge and other low spans disrupt trains during heavy rains, harming regional traffic and economy. Proposes state action as national work to improve links to capital cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast Railway
Daragee
Johnsone
Far North
Railway Department
Cairns
Townsville
Ingham
Mulgrave
Fractured Forearm Ends Edmonton Wrestler’s Track Day
A note from Edmonton reports James Ancient sustained a right forearm fracture while preparing for a track event yesterday morning. Despite the injury he sought medical aid and planned to return to competition when cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ancient
Edmonton
Sid
Cyclonic gale damages road and wall
A cyclonic gale battered the Bhull road as seawater surged over the outer wall. A morning storm swept debris into a trench and a lorry reportedly plunged into a bore. Authorities assess damage and safety risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhull
Shimen
Ingham Accident Reports Bruising Car and Ambulance
A fragmented account from Ingham on February 4 describes a collision near Green Vale Station involving a moving car and a lone rider. An Ingham ambulance responded promptly with a post-haste trip to the hospital, and officials noted the patient’s condition was progressing favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Jin Johnvan
Greenvale
Inghie
Weather forecast and trade notes from Cairns 1931
The State Weather Bureau reports cloudy unsettled conditions over the northern zone with rain in the southeast and east and scattered thunderstorms on the peninsula and North Coast. Temperatures fall toward the western border as winds shift, and a total customs collection at Cairns for January 1931 reached £12,806 6s 10d with exports valued at £60,281 for December 12 to January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Weather ‘Bureau
Gbristane
Bee Downs
Peynsula
North Coast
Carns Customs House
Cares Customs House
Cairns
Queensland
How Did He Come Here At the Jnnistail District Meeting
At a district meeting on Monday Mr G F Braudson secretary of the Innistail Canegrowers Association praised Councillor Murty for a Cowley rant notice. His remarks stressed the value of work done for £10 in the locality and the likely return for every £100 spent by the Council. Mr E Boyett supported the statement noting the truth of Hudson’s words and recounted an incident in Liver Creek with a lighthearted remark about his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnnistail District Raiepayers’ Association
G. F. Bnudson
Innistail Canegrowers’ Association
Murty
Cowley
E Boyett
Hudson
Boyett
Cawley
Moma
Marty Enly
Liver Creek
Lauygher
Power Pile Driver Demonstrated in Carns
The Power Pile Driver demonstration at Carns by Me J J Battersby drew large crowds for a second day. A pile was driven deeper than Tuesday, with footpath works near the Strand Hotel lifted and relaid. The 200 lb rammer at Shelfigot performed satisfactorily, and onlookers noted the device’s effectiveness and the engineers’ inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Baryetsby
Redman
Socialist Party and Union of Workers in Madrid
A fragment from Madrid dated February 3 notes the Socialist Party and the real Union of Workers are not part of a larger coalition. The text is scrambled and partial, offering limited clear facts beyond their identification and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Socialist Party
Georeal Union of Workers
Nicaea
Ebectiqme
Palmer Area Costly Prospecting in Desert Sands
In an interview with a Post representative, Mr. Pawsey said he spent about three months in the Palmer area and formed a union. He argued the field is sea formed, lacking fossils in the overburden of desert sandstone over conglomerate. He found some gold dwts but not enough to cover costs, noting much overburden and rugged terrain. He suggested prospecting might focus on slate layers and reef structures rather to drive into slate, with potential coal near Laora noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Pawsey
Barron Gorge
Aboriginal cave paintings found near Falmer road site
During a tour Mr Pawsey located two hitherto unknown caves in a sandstone bluff about a mile from the Falmer road across Little Laura. The paintings, dating back many years, show nude human figures, animals, and a possible depiction of a white man, with colors and outlines suggesting great antiquity and indications of extinct fauna. Police reported the discovery to Laura, with a specialist to fully investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawsey
Falmer
Little Laura
Rmale
Win
Winte
Vawsey
Seiesiste
Australia
Laura
Future prospects for Cooktown and Laura area draw interest
Mr Pawsey warned Cooktown faces declining spirits while Laura area holds tales of growth. He proposed sending Mr Mowell to assess experimental plots at Marecha for possible tobacco cultivation near the Laura River rail link to spur traffic and Cooktown prosperity. He noted citrus near Shepherds Creek and barramund at Laura, with prospecting best May or June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawsey
Cooktown
Laura
Mowell
Marecha
Shepherd's Creek
Palmer
Barramund
Saura
Coen
Australia
Pawaty
Ford and Rubber Report From Brazilian Dispatch
Australian Cable Service Detroit reports on a Brazilian rubber sector development affecting Ford. The item notes official denial of the Brazilian report and mentions a motor scale context related to rubber trade and production dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford and Rubber
Detroit
Death of G E Marewell in Innisfail
The town’s best known resident, Mr G E Marewell, solicitor and longtime North’s oldest practitioner, died aged 76 after being moved from Cardwell. He lived in Innisfail since pioneering days, practiced law there for over 20 years, and was noted for kindness, public service, and a readiness to help others. He leaves Brisbane relatives and relatives in Innisfail mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Penate Pital
G. E Marlowell
Cardwell
Allo
Markwell
Innistail
Innistail Show Grounds
Goonds
Incisfail
Mr. Markwell
Girewit Court
Brisbane
References in Court Markwell Honored After Death
Acting PM Moore opened court in Innisfail to mourn the late GB Markwell noting his long service and memories of a great, honorable jurist. Speakers including J T McNamee and M A Vandeleur praised his legal career, social contributions, and high code of honor, offering sympathy to bereaved relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Moore
Innisfail Police Cour
Markwell
Mr. Moore
Troy
Maske Eel
Comet
Arid Tanaire
Tan
JT. McNamee
Moore
M.A. Vandeleur
Legion
Funeral of Brother Markwell Reflects Masonic Vale and Loss
The obituary recounts the funeral at Innista Cemetery after a service led by Rev. P. Hubbard. Deceased, a prominent Mason and adviser on Freemasonry matters, was praised for knowledge and leadership in the Craft. Attendees included high officeholders and members of the lodge, with reflections on mortality, purpose, and the AS.P.A. formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innista
P. Hubbard
Freemasonry
Tenoriat
Masonie All
Markwell
Evermore
Bro
Hife
Masonic Hall
Innie
Cal- Sorea Financial Fragment Report 1931
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a balance and various pound shilling prices. Mentions Treas pay collections Suanis and settings, with figures including 29 pounds 10 shillings 7 pence and 174 pounds 7 shillings 5 pence, plus a balance and other entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rede I Og
Earthquake disrupts Supplies and road communications
Fragmentary report describes an immediate earthquake causing main supply cuts, blocked routes, and dangerous conditions. Workers struggle as road obstructions pile up and communication remains uncertain, with many days expected before relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton Hastings
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Mokinda
Hutne Menace
Trey
Esther Atic
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Sones
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KC Watts
Janey Carel
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Chicago
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Metis Council
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Linther
Flach
Alee Sishes
Aorae
Robt
Cibo
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Preen
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Yeppoon
Bullock
Greenvale Station
Agnes-street
Stewart
Australian Cable Service
Palmer Area
MRR Pawseys Views
G. E. Marewell
Worth
Ree
As.p.a
Ehook
Auckland
Graphic DI
Clive Square
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