Notable Feb 12 Passengers and Departures From Townsville Harbor
A garbled passenger and crew list records February 12 departures from Adelade Steam and arrivals from Arawatta and town destinations. Names include Mesdames Atchison, Rossand, Murray, Wieland, Healey, Sharn, Hething, Rohus, Kossa, Smith, Fotherng, Wichand, Cy Hughes, Carvana, Bayes, Menger, and many others. Crew and steersage figures appear with numerous personal names.
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Taso” Gowrie
Townsville
Nestraland Stearmships
C. Mackenere
Frog Secrey
Mesdarees
Atchison
Rossand
Murray
Wieland
Gacestown
James
Healey
Sharn
Hething
Rohus
Kossa
Smith
Mesers
Fotherngtee
Wichand
Hughes
Carvana
Bayes
Menger
Bemmer
Mhurbat Cortland
Rave
Cochrane
Peeus Garceton
Browneines
Baker
Donal
Williams
Harris
Jolms
Re Steerage
Adelade
Maritime Movements and Tide Notes February 1917
Movements of vessels include Berns Philp and Co with Lod Kurinl arriving weekly from Townsville and departing for Cooktown Thursday morning. Wyandraidee from the south arrives Thursday. Adelaide Company Limited Rupars heads south. Mocklyan arrives 5 am Tuesday with sowoern marl and leaves 7 am for Port Thewglas and Cookteem returning by pm Wednesday to Townsville. Innisfail connects with southern steamers via Townsville. other ships listed include Locinda Clamper and Mourdyan arour. Tides noted for February 12 1917 with lunar phases and times.
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Berns, Philp and Co
Lod Kurinl
Townsville
Cooktown
Thurstay
Wyandraidee
Mocklyan
Sowoern Marl
Port Thewglas
Cookteem
Dee Beck
Lasso Gowrie
Toensville
Camms
Mourdyan Arour
Well
Locinda Clamper
Deak Ar Land
Townaville Innisfail
Commercial market quotations and wholesale prices
The document lists wholesale quotations for hay corn potatoes oats and other fodder items with per ton and per bushel prices. It also notes prices for rice fruit and fruit market items including peaches pears and apples with regional and currency references among New South Wales entries.
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Gates Hay
Victoria
Sity
Bashel
New South Wales
Mining quota reports from Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke
Sharebroker A H Clarke of Cairns reports mining quotas for several Cairns area mines and prospects. Entries include Mt Cuthbert Corellia St Andrew Mungo and Kalamandan with various bids and prices, along with Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell and others.
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Corellia
Hagpden
Mt. Cuthbert
Mareeba Gold Mines
N.L
Tyrconnell
Towers Share Market Report Fragment
Fragmentary notice from a historical share market column listing items and prices for Towers, A McAllem & Co, Brisbane Block, Mexican entries, and various small parcels with unclear annotations and fractions. Contains names and prices in a terse market shorthand without full context.
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CH. Towers
Messrs. A. McAllem & Co
Shareroan Dees
Brisbane
Bere New Minne Moxham
Freehold
Damadch
Bow
GM Company declares dividend payable February 27
The GM Co has announced a dividend of il payable on the 27th inst. Transfer hooks close on the auth si.
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CH. Towers
GM. Co
The Mu Biliott Co. Ore Output and Financials
The report shows year end figures for the Mu Biliott Co with ore production and metals mined. It notes copper ore from Consols and Mr Ox deposits, quantities of copper and silver produced, and the general manager’s update on high grade ore remaining at various sections of the mine.
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Mt. Elort
Usk
Fiat
Raseer Eswaoz
Alver
W. Cohol
Elliott
Melbourne Metal Exchange Officials Report on Australian Ore Projects
The report outlines operations of Graham & Mathessa and associates in Charters Towers Melbourne and other centers as buying agents for Sulphide Corporations Limited with sites at Cockie Creek and Dobbin. It notes ore tonnage potential 20 cremes and 5 to 6 percent copper ranges, plus railway extension plans to link Dobbin to Revel country, highlighting development progress and future ore flow to markets.
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Charters Towers
Melbourne
Cairna
Herberton
Ravenswood
Sulphide Corporaties Limited
Cockie Creek
N.S.W
el- Camens Sines
Dobbin
Australia
Aeety Sane
O & Nes
He ‘Accor
Copper Mines and Government Line Boost Prospects
The report outlines decisions to retain and enlarge the Mount Elliott smelters and to build a copper reeking plant to handle up to 1000 tons monthly. It cites cheap fuel from the Bowen coalfields and predicts pre development will place millions of tons of medium and low grade ore in reserve, enhancing the district’s copper prospects.
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Mount Eliott
Bowen Coalhelds
Goa
Cornwald i
Amercan
Warden Reports Progress at Herbertom District Mines
The monthly report covers Vulcan Mine drill drive extension to 3éit feet and ore prospects near No.2 wing. Other sites like Ins Mine Tornado Victoria and Southern Tramphy Bros show limited progress due to wet conditions with surface prospecting and water in shafts. some crews report fair ore yields while several operations paused for holidays or weather.
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Herbertom
TI. Vulcan
Winge
Norman
Ins
Tornado
Victoria Mine
J. Mathews
Art Southern Tranhby Bros
Wea
Iseste Bros
Wildman
Lawrence
Agnes
Henderson
Murdock
Gluck
Brodie
Nothil
Kmas
F. Temmel Winze
N.W
Tim
Australia Faces Imperial Policy Clash and New Party Vision
The piece argues Australians weary of politicians and favors forming a strong two party system with a robust domestic platform. It supports Prime Minister Hughes as right man to represent Australia at the Imperial Conference, contrasting pro war unity with Labour opposition and calling for a clear policy platform before the next general election. It also notes local school events and scattered letters and notices.
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Australia
Labour Party
PLC
Hughes
London
Orr
Barron Shire Council Meeting and Local Rainfall Note
Barron Shire Council met today with a noon session planned for a future meeting. Cairns rainfall reached half an inch in the 4 am hour, with heavy showers continuing Sunday evening. Alderman Dillon retired as Returning Officer after Saturday's act. the Post and Cairns citizens extend best wishes for health and prosperity.
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Cairns
Dillon
Death of Woman Jensen Reported in Townaville
A report from Townaville states a woman named Jensen was found dead in bed at her West End home the morning of the incident. Authorities suspect accidental foul play. Port Darwin is noted in connection with the case. Mr J D Carerer of W H Paling and Co offers an illustrated catalogue of pianos and Palings panes with cash or easy terms through Rox 270 Cairns.
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Our Townaville
Jensen
West End
Fauty
Port Darwin
J. D. Carerer
WH. Paling and Co
Eigewagr
Rox
Cairns
Waterside workers refuse cargo handling in quarantine
Towns ville correspondent reports Waterside workers refuse to handle an incoming China Seat cargo held in quarantine to avoid subsequent fumigation.
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Townsville
Court House Hotel Licensee Faces Trouble With Laneway Visitors
S Ramage licensee of the Court House Hotel says rough characters pass along the adjacent laneway and threaten to take drastic action to stop the undesirable activity. The issue has become increasingly acute in recent days.
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S. Ramage
Court House Hotel
Mr. Ramage
Hawk Car Ad Endorsed by Len Parker Agent
A vintage ad touts the Hawk as the most reliable car on the market. Len Parker, agent for Carrns, promotes a reliable driver and a first class car for both pleasure and business.
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Nurvber An le
Len Parker
Carrns
Police raid nets 24 arrests at suspected gaming house
A raid led by Senior Sergeant Kenny and Detective Acting Sergeant Meldon targeted Japanese premises on Saturday suspected of gambling. Twenty four people were arrested with one charged as keeper of a common gaming house and the rest for presence in such a place. All were granted bail.
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Kenny
Meldon
Red Cross Equipment Guild Aid Speech at Monument
A special appeal was made on Saturday at the Monument on behalf of the Red Cross Equipment Guild. Mr. AS Booker presided and speeches were delivered by Sergi N. Mighell and M. McMahon of Mirawinni. The guild's good work received praise and the public was urged to support it to continue sending useful items to the front for soldiers.
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Red Oat Guild
Red Cross Euipment Guild
AS Booker
Sergi N. Mighell
M. McMahon
Mirawinni
Sunday meat crisis disrupts Townsville shops
Townsville Sunday shoppers faced shortages as retail butchers closed premises after a 1 am stoppage meeting. Workers and employers clash over the action with possible prosecutions planned.
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Townsville
Wesotc
Departing men bid farewell at patriotic gathering
The passage records a farewell scene where departing men are wished to return home, with ensuing remarks from patriotic societies and communal sentiments reflecting on duty and memory. The text emphasizes unity and respect for those leaving.
Cairns Town Council Annual Elections Hold Record Vote
The Cairns Town Council held its annual elections on Saturday with a record turnout. Polls opened at 8 am and closed at ty pom. results announced by the returning officer Mr Dillon. Winners included Wilks FC Hof, Bremner, Ward as Life Informal, with thanks offered to electors and pledges to serve the town.
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Cairns
Dillon
Iy Wilks FC Hof
Bremner
M. Ward
Wilk
Ligey
Hodel
Igor
Weather bulletin tracks tropical disturbance near coast
The Weather Bureau advised on Saturday afternoon that a tropical disturbance exists north of Mackay and appears to be approaching the coastline between Carswell and Cape Capricorn.
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Weather Bureau
Mackay
Carswell
Cape Capricorn
Tropical Disturbance Lashes Brisbane Coastline
Weather Bureau reports a tropical disturbance maintains southeast winds between Bowen and Sandy Cape. Pressure remains steady as the centre re curved offshore, likely parallel to the coast. Mariners should watch Fraser Island and northeast of Mackay for lingering cyclone danger.
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Brisbane
Weather Bureau
Bowen
Sandy Cape
Wessels
Fraser Island
Mackay
Proposed Railway for Cloncurry to Mount Omide Stirs Doubt
The Royal Commission report on a Brisbane proposal to build a line from Cloncurry Mt Culbert to Mount Omide 85 miles distant finds insufficient ore reserves high grade ore and doubts about timely construction. It notes limited value of Gunpowder Creek segment and rejects Corbould’s offer as not attractive. Projected cost may exceed 330000 and material rail supply risks threaten completion within 12 to 15 months.
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Brisbane
Royal Common
Amquire
Cloncurry
Mt. Culbert
Mount Omide
Gunpowder Creek
Go Mijr
W. H. Corbould
Australia
McElliott Company Ltd
W. BH. Corbould
Dobby
Queensland Fund Appeals For War Returnees Support
The article notes funds are being raised to aid returning servicemen and the public is asked to donate to the Queensland Patriotic Fund under sanction of the Attorney General. Tickets cost 5 shillings with 2d added for return postage, offering chances to win solid casket prizes valued from £1 upwards.
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Queensland P. Fund
Golden Casket Art Union
Babinda Boot Shop Opens At Kirk’s With Wide Stock
Babinda Township boot store opens at Kirk's offering a magnificent stock of ladies, gent's, and children's boots and shoes. Fie and style guaranteed. Agent Torte invited.
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Babinda
Kirk's
Tyee
Torte
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Mia Donnelt
Haml i
ANU
Brad Commmonaearth
MacDonnell
K.N. MacDonnell
Mambys
Marria
H. F. Stacey Abbott
ST. Cairns
I Warry
K. Mehan
F. Healy
G Stewher
Compton
W. Williams
Scoot
Sealey
Partos
H. Farion
Ree
Jones
Craven
Shiels Weewane
T Wiecexs
Martin
English Cildert
Andy. Kemp
Pres
Todt
Weddel
BR Kite
Domne
Hares
Philp
Commercial
Wwe
Owen Whittick
Swan
Conklin, Waterman
P.O. Box
Raims
Robert Craig
A Byan Cairns
Marsland
Coren
Paling
J. D. Caterer
Strand Hotel
E.‘J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST. Cairns
Jacob’s Music Store
Abbott Street
PIANOLA CO_ LTD
Cairns Stock Exchange
A. H. Clarke
Towers Share Market
Victory
Sds
Bowen Caal
GML
The
Mu Biliott Co
Graham & Mathessa
Cairne
Melbourne Metal Exchange
A. G. Oxley
Wharf Street
Sette
Boxeae Iuephaes
Thomas Newton
P.O. Hox
Warden's Monthly Report
Justope
United
Toms Bros
Atlanta
the Post
Cairns School of Arm
Cairns Schoal of
Avia
Successue
the Kings State School
Leopold Giehia
Townsville Grammar School
Csires
Brishape
A. Mantalini
Barron Shire Council
Royal
Carns
Imarrow
Myal
Weral
Craig
Cairns Town
Mr. M. Ward
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