Shipping Movements of Vessels and Tide Notes
Korsmda sails every Thursday from Townsville to Cooktown with departures at dawn. Teer leaves Thursday morning for Townsville ports, and Worndra heads south to nah. Adaaide Company Purimea arrives from the south Monday, arrives 5 am Tuesday with southern mail, leaves 7 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown, returns by 6 pm Wednesday. Lass of Gowrie arrives from Townsville via ports Saturday, departs Tuesday 5.30 pm for Mourlyan Harbour. Towrsville connections with southern steamers. Fort Mooo February 6th noted, moon phases and tides for February 1917 and 1927 included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korsmda
Townsville
Jin
Cooktown
Townewii
Wrandra Teaves
Nah
Mounlyam
Southern Mail
Port Uoughs
Wednesig
Commercial. The Downs Co operative Dairy Co Let reports
The Downs Co operative Dairy Co Let reports manufacturing 177 tons of butter and 3 tons by Almarra. Suppliers paid 1s 2d per lb for quality Aa. Turnover was steady with a profit of £30 30s. A 4 percent dividend was declared. Five hundred twenty three pigs were killed. bacon output noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downs Co-operative Dairy Co. Let
Tooworth
Central
Miles
Chiter
Dalby
Dairy Co
Almarra
Pro&t
Zorg
London Cable Trade Figures Reported For Last Month
Tim Statistica notes total shipping afloat at month end in Britain and Australia. The report shows M4504 tons afloat including crecks in America, 994 tons on spot in Australia, and 4950 tons afloat from Australia. The month's deliveries reached 1320 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Australia
Sugar supply and postwar imports in Britain discussed
The article notes a large sugar import obligation from foreign countries to ensure population supply amid famine and cost reductions for consumers. It mentions wartime shortages abroad and Britain's reliance on imports. references a postwar arrangement made by the Prime Minister and the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errour
Commonwealth
Sugar Prices and Russia's Shortage Threaten Empire Markets
The article discusses wartime sugar pricing in Australia and Britain and notes a new factor as Russia, a major beet sugar producer, becomes short of supplies. Russia now exports less, with estimates around 1 million tons versus 2 million normally, suggesting a need to import sugar from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Mr. Hughes
Australia
Britain
Russia
Europe
Geerligs
Amsterdam
Argentina Wheat Crop Estimates Released
Official figures from the International Institute in Rome show Argentina wheat output at about 77 million bushels, down sharply from last year. The rye crop is estimated near 84 million bushels, also lower than the prior season, while the total grain projection trails the two year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Institute At
Rome
Imperial Meat Qu Leaks Across the Empire
In the House of Commons Mr Will Thorne moves to probe Swift Armour companies extensive operations in Queensland and New Zealand. Questioning imperial aid, he seeks facts on Beef Trust influence and Queensland land seizures used to curb the invasion. He asks if the Queensland government offered support and if Imperial authorities have been consulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Will Thorne
Swift Armour Companies
Queensland
New Zealand
Wos
Ryan
Gur Abomba
Chris Nielsen
Sth.atlive
Gallipoli
Romani
Austrasia
Mining Cairns Stock Exchange Quotations Report
Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke reports Friday quotations for mining shares and other metals. Commodities listed include Corelia Hampden Mt Cuthbert St Andrew Vulcan Tomyer Lode Hill Gilmore Hill End Annals Inquama Mareeba Tyrconnell New Minnie Oaks Reserve and Bowen River Coal plus Peer Coal and Coke Cairns Pictures. Data shows bid and settlement details with prices and standings for these listings.
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Corelia
Hampden
Mt Cuthbert
Mungs
St. Andrew
Af Vulcan
Tomyer Ruens
Lode Hill
Gilmore
Hill End Annals
Inquama Consols
Mareeba
N.L
Tyrconnell
New Minnie
Oaks
Bowen River
Peer Coal and Coke Co
Towers Share Market Report by A M'Callum & Co
A. M'Callum & Co Bow Street reports mixed quotations for the share market including Bonnie Dundee Brilliant Extended and Brilliant Deeps. Prices shown are in pence with several entries and abbreviations indicating bids buys and trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towers
Messrs. A. M'Callum &Co. Sharebrokers
Bow Street
Bonnie Dundee
Bonnie North
Brillant Block
Kalamadan
Bowen
London metal quotes and market notes from Sydney
The Sydney report on February 14 records London metal quotations for February, listing prices for copper, electrolytic, spelter, tin, and silver with spot and forward rates. It notes changes or lack of change for several metals and speeds through values in pounds per ton and other units, reflecting market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Corel ny half-ye holders report
In Corel ny limited details describe half year holders and related liabilities. The sparse lines reference potential liabilities linked to the entity and financial posture, with no explicit figures or dates.
Metallurgical difficulties at Rosemount mine spark cautious forecast
The Rosemount operation reports limited furnace capacity and fluctuating ore supply. per day output struggles raise costs. Directors note promising ore at No 3 level, plan extended mining at Nos 1 and 2, and possible smelting resumption aided by solid metal prices. Copper reserves total 710 tons in 1,300 tons of ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms
W. Moule
Rosemance
Berner Land
Ministry of Munitions
Messrs
J. L Wharton
F.<. Hughes
A. Tolhurst
Auction Sale and Miscellaneous items in Abbott Street
Notice of an auction by Mr C Woodward for Mrs J Brown furniture on Abbott Street opposite the Boys School near Thursday 22nd. Also a cable from Mareeba reports a Defence death in France. Local ads list clothing bargains including khaki flannels, dresses, shirts, and workwear with discounted prices.
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C. Woodward
Sed Newseat
Coleuhoan
Mareeba
France
Aiquhoss
Gallepol
Mareeba Tenders for Gravel and Local Notices
Tenders for supplying gravel to Mareeba streets close next Saturday the 24th mst. Mulgrave School of Arts seeks a secretary and librarian with applications due by February 21. The sale of Mrs Jensen’s furniture by Mr C Woodward is postponed to a future date. Cairns area notices include car hire services and a school start with a meeting for a new teacher. A recruiting letter from a young man in the back blocks requests enlistment consideration but ends with age restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
Mulgrave School of Arts
Hutendis
Mien
Red Cross jumble sale planned by Cairns women
Cairns Red Cross ladies announce open air jumble stalls starting Friday the 23rd to raise funds. Donors are asked to spread gifts over two periods and avoid overloading initial sales. A letter from the Cairns Harbour Board highlights port facilities and shipping interest. Municipal Rockhampton tramway faces financial strain with 1916 figures showing high costs and calls for electrification.
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Red Cross
Cairns Red Cross
Knowles
Cairns Mar
Vacummy Oil Coy
America
Cairns
Camship
Fragmentary wartime note highlights patriotism and service
A damaged excerpt references abundant opportunities for patriotism among employees and mentions khaki wearing personnel, civil pay, and notable contributions. The text is incomplete but points to wartime loyalty and efforts within a workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives Ab
Local Advertisements and Notices from Cairns Area
A collage of late 19th century notices and ads from Cairns including W Speed household furniture at Upper Lake Street, Nyal's Face Cream promotions, beachwear at Green's, Shipp vessels at Cairns with a year 1016 reference, Babinda boot stock opening, Queensland Insurance renewal warnings, motor vehicle license reminders, Cairns Harbour Board cash receipts, veterinary embrocation for horse care, and Keranda Kure for indigestion and headaches from W H Green Chemist Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Green
Cairns
Old Soldier Fights On at Sixty Three in War-Torn Tale
A rhythm of war tales recalls Sergeant Major Livesey of Cairns who served in Scots Guards, New Zealand Rifles, Natal Zulu rebellion and Somme actions. His legacy includes six soldier sons, five of whom died, while a ninth son serves as an officer in New Zealand forces awaiting front. The piece blends nostalgic tribute with a local street grass problem and harbor notes from Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livesey
Cairns
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
N.Z
Scots Guards
London Times
Rne
New Zealand
Foens
Somme
Mons
Normanton District Floods Paralyze Mail Services
Brisbane reports severe Normanton floods with all rivers in heavy flow and overbanking. Mail delivery disrupted across seaways, with crossings deemed unsafe. Flood impact includes wool and live stock awaiting transport as services slowly resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulhoo
Interview over ministerial clash and labour inquiry
A lively exchange in Sydney centers on the dismissal of Mr Elliot from the Works and Railways Department amid political controversy. Minister Lynch refuses to confirm a political motive while Lundie presses for an inquiry and Labour party candidacy. interview ends with the minister pledging to run the railway without dictation. Also notes Cairns Band meeting, Townsville dredge master death, and a public YWCA appeal meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austrajian Workers’ Cinion
FW. Landw
Iver
Elliot
Minster
Sydney
Mr. Lunde
Mr. Landie
Mr. Lundie
Tam
Lemuie
Townsville Clerks Union talks end in standstill
A conference held by the Industrial Court in Townsville between employers and Clerks Union representatives failed to reach an agreement. The union refused the employers offer and will hold an oral meeting Sunday to decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Industrial Court
Clerks' Union
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Baily
le Creator
H. F. Stacey Abhott ST. Cairns
Post Office
Crzham & Matheson
Assavfrs
OKE
ME Pallurgilal Chemists
Melbourme Metal Exchange Bead
Charters Towers
Metiware
Carres
Herbector
Ravenswood Bey
Cockle Creek
Wolfram
Wirral-Bismath
Molyblemme
Baamuth
Anyanong
Bowstt
Port Kembla
Wharf Street
Thomas Newton
Evrns, Philp
Adaaide Company, Limited
Purimea
Lane
Apocee
Ft. Mooo
New Moon
Lin
Commercial
Tim Statistica
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
Onoto
Swan
Conklin
Waterman
P.O. Box
Skeetobane
Malarta
Robert Craig
Governor Ger
Hirsutone
Green’s Chemist & Deuggist
Abbott ST. Cairns
Spence
Cairne
Abijah Murray
H. H. Marsland
Paling
J. D. Caterer
ND Hotel
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST
Jacob's — Music
Hughes
Miss Smith
Melbourne House
Cairns Stock Exchange
A. H. Clarke
Towers Share Market
The
de Beers Co
el Howe
Beimg
the Post
Craig
Cach
Ageet Eek Ud
She
Hullo! Exchange Clarks
Moses
Babinda
A. M
Mt Waddell
Royal Insurance Company
Parker
Buick
Len Parker
Edge Hill State School
Bowns
Henl
Caimma
Syree & Shipping
Commonwealth of Australia
Harbour Board
T. R. Hall
Rockhampton
Mie
Ge Ie Concessios
Faser
CC Woodward
W. Speed
Upper Lake Street
Myal
Nyal
Green’s
Dorne
Babinda Township
Steve
Juni
Kirk's
Neons
Qecensland Insurance Company
Cairne Dispense Band
R. Craig
ASB
Post
Victoria
Seaport
Sea Ae
Normanton District
Brisbane
Normanton
Fabbv
Jamons Aw.u
Cairns Citizens’ Band
William Whitson
YMUCA
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