Vague Shipping Log Notes Cairns to Melbourne Route
Fragmentary OCR records track a shipping voyage via Cairns and Torres Strait to Melbourne with stops at Cairn, Mele, Sydney, and Fremantle. Mentions ships such as Muraanity and Co and China Navigation Con pass with dates around February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaneataria
Torres Straits
Cairam
Wyandra
Cairns
Meletence
Spaltel
Newae
Wethquarns
Sydney
Wasumga
Firibame
Haar
Meinarme
Porta
Iin
Regen Poaening
Singairnes
Fragmented reminiscence of a local theater tale and romance
A garbled reminiscence recalls a stage performance and social encounter. A narrator describes watching a play, a romantic pursuit, and comic misadventures with friends and a young suitor, ending with a plan to depart town. The text preserves a boisterous local voice with scattered names and events.
Death of a Priest Ties to College Chronicle
A fragmentary note recalls the birth and year of a priest connected to the College of Aaare. The hazy text hints at a solemn anniversary within a church or campus setting, mentioning a year and religious title but lacking full details.
The Painted Face Curse and the Egyptian Priest Story
The article recounts a chilling tale linked to a “painted face” and a series of misfortunes. It traces alleged events involving multiple party members, a fatal extractions, poverty, a shooting, and a transfer of the ominous portrait to a London lady. The tale cites Mr Pletcher Robinson’s narration and notes Robinson’s death months later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ass ‘Angeed
Bey
Pletcher Robinson
Varo
Collin Ti
Anther
Uniro
Io Lomdon
Axis
Felf
Lange
Blavatek
Amaia
Pletcher Mobiosom
Fletcher Robinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fearnley & Co, Ltd
Pas
Pumomenss
Amd Freight
Touteenie Wed
Trwarda Betren
Muraanity & Co, UA
Adelaide
le Tersday
Yongala
Melbourme
Feary & Ca
Ceiet
Melbourne
Ami Js
Trie Fame
Ota Fee
Foitala Cintiiest
Pristame
Momdas
S. Melich’s
Ambott Street
Standard Taserame Coy
Levin Trem
Jobe
Bettwsy Eee
Hase Ameer
Sitoasion Pul Sa Mining
Sydney H. Therp
AH Clarke
Cairo Stock Exchange ‘Stock and Sharebrater
Ament
Austral Otie Tneteayring Co
Wildy
A. J. Draper
Swan & CO
Spence Street
Hanson & Sons
Lowest
Moe
J. T. Gefeesk
Bulcock Bros
Gpence
Ram Baniion
Brownlee, Donald & Co
Sere
Actioneers & Misting Agents
Hem
Irvinebank
Herbertos
Athension
Anrott Street
Joe Emmerson
Plummer
Gasptter
Lake Street
P.O No
John Griffiths
Carpenters & Undertakers
del Cates
Telephone No
Howe
Seth
Laidey
Sivan
Ermest
le Reveu
Cateery
Gomes Ao
Jock & Rewell, General Merchants
Antting
O'Byrne
Bax
Aor
Eaay Terme
Tate
Cote, Alaining the
Coral Tate
D. MacKay & CO
Custom House
G.P.D
Brisbane
Salo Teoma
Mason
Mroughout
Uy Row
Vow
Alan
Innes Continental
Goode
T. O'Zanne
Atherton
Herberton and
Howe Nates
Ol Malekde
Hia Xhelder
Herfere
Fultan
Tyneside
John Isaac
Peta
Wil
Alain
Danirul
Kelly
T. P. Kelly
Abbott St
T. C. Beirne & Co’s
Rares Tarpatengo
T. C. Beirne « Coo
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