Cairns Harbour Board 1920 first meeting minutes
The Cairns Harbour Board and Executive Committee met at the Board Offices on Tuesday morning for the year 1920. The retiring chairman presided and officers discussed correspondence about sand extraction contracts, mangrove removal, a baths site by the naval boat shed, a dredge towage agreement, and harbour works including log mooring safety and a requested loan for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Harbor Board Works and Executive Committee
W. Rile
H.W
McCalloch
Sed
Cairns
Naval Department
Capt
Brewster
Naval Boat Shed
Strand Hotel
Hoel
Chillaroo
Hoedel
Comerone
Murray
McLauchlin
Damaged Wharf and Dredge Plant Hit by Storm
The storm damaged wheels and muntz metal on the stemwork and wharf. Roadways behind the sheds suffered, debris blocked tracks for two days, and logs broke adrift. The Red Cross Guild building was demolished and equipment harmed. the Christina launch sank at moorings and will need repairs. Damages to works estimated at £3200 as plans for new wharfage face possible delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eble
Red Cross Guild
Boy Scouts
Trinity Bay
Cartan Lawson
Christina
Pond
O'Keefe
Hodel
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Health
An Australian reader testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney relief and back pain. The ad claims the product targets kidneys, cures then stays cured, and urges readers to buy through Foster-McClellan Co with a note to ensure genuine Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Dean
Whight Gays
Serra
Foster-McClellan
National Insurance Co of NZ Limited financial notice
The bulletin notes the company’s fire, marine and accident branch. It cites strong reserves and premium income of 195,133 for the year, with paid capital and reserves aligned to a substantial level. The text outlines liabilities and the insurer’s financial position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Insurance CO. OF NZ. Limited
Sk SS
Oe Benides
Damage by cyclone hits Board and cold storage works
The cyclone damaged Board property with the office roof stripped of fifty sheets of iron and parts of the building destroyed by rain. Instruments and technical works were ruined. Cold Storage Works reports smashed winches and engine room damage. Chillagoe area affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board
Best Accommodation for Winfs and Finest Spirits Highlighted
A fragment notes J. aiming to meet old friends and welcome new ones with top lodging and high quality spirits. It emphasizes best accommodation and premium beverages, suggesting a social or hospitality setting.
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Jack & Newell
Jack
Torchon
Wutatson Torchon Lace
Jack & Newell Ltd
Wareeba & Herberton
Abbott Street
New Court House
C. P. Jorgensen
Vacuum Oil Com
Harbor Board
Wilks
Trail & Winstone
St. Mary’s
Convent of Mercy
Cooktown
J. A. Seaver
Elrose & Fenwick Ltd, Monumental Works
Thiele
Wielia
Queensland National Bank Limited
Government OF
Queensland
Goth Jeane
Ogital Amon
Edward Sonne
Jon Rt
Walter Vardon Ralston
Brisbane
Sphewy
Kwong Hing
Moolaba
Anid Oy
Valeria
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