Port of Cairns Ship Movements and Arrivals
The list details arrivals and departures at Cairns with ships including Bombala Ovenlstom St Albans and Taiping. Movements mention Brisbane Melbourne Sydney London Fremantle and route specifics with dates in February and March.
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Bombala
Cairns
Ovenlstom
Canberra
Mrlbourne
Sydney
Brisdaie
Brisbane
Melbourne
Wmontaro
Port Moresby
Marsina
St. Albans
Trochas Shell Fett
Thursday Island
Yokohama
Mint
Poonbar
Woodarra
Liverpool
Wilco
New York
Matramo
Solomon ‘S
Maiwata
Rabsol
New Guinea
Hdeolian
Adelaide
London
Chitral
Spiney
Dee
Colombe
Narkunda
Mesers
Howard Smith
Packer
Kaine de Comenme
Molland
Syd
Messe
Mra Line Oceanic
Honolulu
Ventura
Sierra
White Star Arramery
England
South Africa
Nestor
Messrs
Samuel Allen and Sons
Cares Aarnas
Aberdeen
Commani
Eeperance Bay
Passenger list from Banihal railway service
Passenger list with numerous unreadable names including Strathis Carvel Galvin Capon Briges Wonthouse Brennan Braunhedlz Contner Webster Morris Hare Gault King Lid yard Cranwick Patterson Varne and others listed among travelers on the Banihal railway service.
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Passereors
Banihalie
Marc Baw
Ine Strathis
Carvel
Galvin
Mises Capon
Briges
Bu Jey Wonthouse
Brennan
Braunhedlz
Contner
Webster Webestier Morris
Hare Fen
Ineos Gault
King
Lidyard
Cranwick
Patterson
Varne
Sergeant Goddard Seeks Return of Fiza s129009
February 13 Sgt Goddard's solicitor writes to the Commissioner of Police Lordyng demanding the return of Sergeant Godin s O20 A served on Lord Ryng at Yard.
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Qndon
Goddard
Police
Lordyng
Godin
Lord Ryng
Yard
Market report from Rocha street shows limited grain supplies
Brisbane February 7 report notes scarce merchandise at Rocha street including wheat and other grains. Prices fluctuated with weak demand and slow trade. new season grain sold around 3/4 to 4/5, old grain around 4/5, with overall market softening and few shipments arriving.
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Brisbane
Rocha-strert
Cefune
Is Ville
Marsupial skins sales report from Fenwick and Co
Fenwick and Co salesmen report strong demand for marsupial skins yesterday with grey kan garoos selling from 1/3 to 1/9 and wallaroos 9d to 1/6. Reds, swamp wallabys, scrub wallabies, punt skins, and baby crocodile skins are also mentioned as in demand. readers urged to write for particulars.
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Fenwick and Co
Councillors Vote Donation To Hospital Funds
At the Carswell Shire Council meeting Councillor McKevin led debate on rates owed to the council. The Hospital president committee urged writing off part of the rates. Councillor Smith proposed aiding the hospital as with the ambulance. The council unanimously approved a £20 donation to hospital funds.
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Cardwell
McKevin
Carswell Shire
Laurar
J. A. Winter
Smith
In Memoriam and Community Reflections in Cairns Note
The clipping lists multiple In Memoriam notices for Pollard and Favell families, with dates around February 17 1928 and Mareeba references. It also contains an editorial urging Cairns and surrounding districts to pursue industrial growth, attract capital, and support a hydro electric scheme and the synthetic silk industry as part of a broader economic plan. It stresses citizen resolve and businesslike consideration.
A Splendid Institution The Cairns Hospital Guild
The Cairns District Hospital benefits from The Womens Sewing Guild with about six members. The guild makes nets, pillow cases, screen covers, sheets and other items for service. Regular meetings at the nurses home drive energy and perseverance to transform raw material into usable articles.
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Cairns
Women’s Sewing Guild
Change of Government in Queensland Seen Likely After Elections
Analysts believe a new Queensland government could emerge from the upcoming elections if campaigns stay fair and factions unite. The piece argues Labor in office faces defeat after fourteen years, with strong opposition under Mr Moore and party cohesion key to overturning the current arrangement.
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Queensland
March
Moore
Mnengy
Continuity of Service Praised by Cairns Women Workers
The article lauds the devotion of Cairns' noble women workers and their steady service. It notes Kipling influenced staff dedication and stresses the need to help professional personnel maintain high standards.
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Kipling
Enon
Cairns
Cairns Sees Hope for New Industries Amid Sugar Growth
The Cairns mission led by Mr. W. Brown sparks optimism that negotiations may yield tangible results. Cane cultivation boosts the coastal belt and state industry, but experts warn sugar alone cannot meet all needs. There is a push to attract by products and other industries to stabilize the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
W. Brown
Gron
Magarenne
Megass
Eurely
Suse
Letter from the bushman on urban women
The writer condemns modern city women describing them as immodest and asks Cairns Pest to publish his view. He recalls “days of Eve” and laments changes in female attire and morals, claiming rural women dress more respectably and expressing concern about rising immorality and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Austrlia
Carns
Bristol Channel party ships coal in 2.5 million ton haul
A Bristol Channel party shipped 2,500,000 tons of coal during U7 era, a volume surpassing their 1906 figures. The effort marks a notable industrial milestone with large scale coastal coal transport.
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Bristol Channel
Writ Issued Against South Johnstone Mill
Inisfail Feb 16 A writ has been issued against South Johnstone Mill and notices warn that the timber bridge across the Barron river at Stratford is unsafe for vehicular traffic. Police report a difficult case as rains soften soil hindering work and aiding a fugitive from Normanton.
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South Johnstone
Barron River
Stratford
Edward Dudley
Normanton
Kanowna on the Rocks Leaking Off Wilson’s Promontory
The A US N steamer Kanowna is ashore at Cleft Island near Wilson's Promontory and leaking badly. The cruiser Canberra races to aid the vessel and is not due to reach before midnight.
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Melbourne
A.us.n
Kanowna
Cleft Island
Wilson's Promontory
Canberra
Draper Street Church Opens with Larkin at Ceremony
Rev Larkin opens Draper Street church with a baptism and dedication as Rev Tainton outlines future services. The new building costs total about £655, funded by loans and donations, with a £400 debt to be reduced as offerings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Larkin
Draper Street
Cairns
Jess Christ
Larkin
Tainton
Life Saver in Trouble at Barron River
Roy Helmuth of the om see Saving Society received first aid from an Ambulance party after treading on a sharp object in Barron River, causing two severe rashes on his right foot. A 14 year old boy, M Norgate of Abbottestrees, fell from a mango tree in Norman Park and was admitted to the General Hospital with two broken arms and severe shock after a branch broke. first aid was given before doctor and hospital transport.
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Roy Helmuth
Om See Saving Society
Barron River
Norgate
Abbottestrees
Norman Park
General Hospital
Cenarts
Howeitat
Fairway Buoy Undergoing Half Yearly Work in Cairns
The Fairway buoy near Cairns is undergoing its half year maintenance including repair, painting, and illumination work. The operation is scheduled to be completed before its next reinstallation. In other news, Joseph Gibson was committed for trial on an April sitting of the Circuit Court after being charged in Chillagoe with shooting at Constable Duffley with intent to kill. He was also fined £25 plus costs for supplying liquor to aborigines. At St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the ordination and induction of Messrs Miller, Keil, and Houston as Elders was proclaimed, with a large congregation observing the ceremony and Desmond Diack and S Roy assisting on the dais.
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Cairns
Joseph Gibson
Chillagoe
Duffley
Cait
Com Wring
Gibson
Napecthr Duullea
Bt. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
R. H. Reid
Miller
Walter Keil
W. A. Houston
Elders of St. Antrew’s Presbyerne Church
Cairn
G. A. Diack
S Roy
Seainr
Unpleasant Bird Capture and Catholic Young Men's Debate Final
An incident at Esplanade involved a canaries owner Mr A Scott and a snake trap leading to two birds dying after boiling and wire entanglement. The CYM Society held a debate final at St Monica's club rooms with a close verdict as team Drew’s side won 258 to 257.
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Sonke
Canaries
A. Scott
Esplanade
Catholic Young Men's Society
St. Monica's Ing
A Drew
Australia
D. Parker
Ryan
C. Martin
Plunkett
MacCallum
Drew
T. TU Hoey
Four-Year-Old Attacked by Cairns Street Dog
A Cairns street dog attacked a about four year old child on Saturday injuring face and chin. The doctor noted minor wounds and potential shock to the child. The animal is said to be owned by a local resident and has allegedly attacked other children previously. Responsibility and closer supervision are urged.
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Cairns
Ani
Satiieds Ictm
Storm Showers Sweep District During Saturday Weather
Cardwell record notes heavy oppressive weather with a thunderstorm crossing River Cardwell at 5 pm. Rain gauge shows about 32 points of rain, as residents reported varying rainfall across the district on Saturday.
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Cardwell
River Cardwell
Address by Rev Larkin Inspires Congregation
Rev Larkin spoke to the congregation praising their welfare work for children. He noted Australia and Queensland had advanced education but stressed broader life training. He praised wool work efforts and the hope for young men’s futures amid vast possibilities for their lives.
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Mr. Larkin
Queensland
Australia
Bishop W. Streatfield Dies in Train Collapse
London February 15 reports Dr W Streatfield, consecrated Bishop of Lewes as suffragan to Chichester, suddenly collapsed on a train due to cold and died. The diocese loses two bishops within days.
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London
Streatheld
Lewes
Chichester
Labour pledge to end betting tax after by election hits Derby letter
London reports that after by elections bookmakers favored Labour. J H Thomas, the late leader, writes to a Derby elector confirming Labour will abolish the betting tax if returned at the next election.
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London
J. H. "Thomas
Derby
Labourites
Obituary of Townsville figure Sir Robert Kellock
Townsville mourns Sir Robert Wyam Kellock known as Genial Bob a 71 year old who shaped local commerce. He began as a wharfinger for Howard Smith Ltd later joining Burns Philp then ran his own forwarding and commission business. A sports patron especially cricket, his wife predeceased him. Funeral held Saturday at the Presbyterian Church.
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Townsville
Grim Reaper
Robert Wyam Kellock
Bob
Nowinuer
Queensland
Howard Smith Ltd
Lass O' Gowrie
Nelson Myall
Kellock
Burns Philp and Co
Mr. Kellock
Mundy
Presbyterian Church
Canon Dixon resigns from Southport School after 28 years
Rev. Canon H. H Dixon, head master and founder of the Southport School in Brisbane, has resigned after 28 years of service. The resignation takes effect from December 31, as he has been advised he is in need of a prolonged rest.
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Brisbane
Canon H. H- Dixon
Southport School
Canon Dixon
Melbourne unions weigh push to revoke federal laws
Melbourne Trades Hall Council withdraws all delegates from the peace conference and may push other union delegates to seek repeal of federal acts. Objections focus on Arbitration Act amendments, Transport Workers Act and the Cra Act. Efforts aim to restore wharf work to waterside workers and settle the temper strike.
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Melbourne
Melbourne Trades Hall Council
First Britisher to Fly Heavier-Than-Air Aircraft Honored
The Aero Club committees in London under President Lor Gorell investigated competing claims for the first Britisher to fly a heavier-than-air machine and awarded the honor to Mr. Moore Brabazon MP for his flight on March 4, 1908. The other claimant was Mr. A V Roe.
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London
Aero Chih
Lor Gorell
Moore Brabazon
A. V.roe
Cairns Rehabilitates Young Lives Through Community Work
A fragment describes Cairns rallying to train youth, with the author praising the project as a grand effort guided by faith. It laments lost potential in neglected children and notes some critics call supporters wowsers while asserting the work’s blessing and importance.
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Cape Leeuwin
S.S
Coptie
G Goddard
Brisbane Produce Market
Pittard
Mother
Louislaw
Phyllis
Hilda
Frank
Brown
Atern
Carina
Reuter
Nipee
Ceriler
Conan
Cra
Cairns “Post
Innisfail
Jains Jail
Serut
Tuohy
Mr. Aitkin
Cains
Mann
J. Lane
Stannary Hills
Malanda
A. , E. Brown
H.M.A.S
Off
Victorian Coast
S. Larkin
God
Draper-street
THE
Jesus
Israel
T. E. Collis
Central Church
McLeod Street
Bishop
LABOR
Britain
R. W. Kellock
Southport
Melbourne Trades Hall
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