Shipping routes and schedules for regional steamers
The timetable lists weekly departures and arrivals among Townsville Cairns Port Douglas Cooktown Bowen Mackay Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Brisbane and beyond. Ships from Kuranda and the A U S N steamers connect Townsville with Port Douglas Cools Town Cairns Sydney and Melbourne with alternating midnights and varying weekday calls.
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Kuranda
Townsville
Port Douglas
Coolstown
A.U S.N
Cains
Bowen
Mackay
Tucadar
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Arnwatts
Cairnns
Bowen and Mackay
Fort Alma
Moarilyan
Cooktown
Lasso Gowrie
Townes
Fearnley and Co. Ltd Taiyuan Departure Notice
Fearnley and Co. Ltd. Taiyuan is due from Hong Kong on March 37. Changaba sails for Bong Kong via ports of 18th.
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Taiyuan
Hong Kong
Changaba
A.C. Line
Bong Kong
Stowaway Arrest Delays Oceanic Voyage to Australia
The steamship Sonoma arrives under military escort after reports of a stowaway aboard Ventura from Sydney. Abraham is pursued. a coast guard search at Watsons Bay fails to find him, delaying discharge and costing time and money.
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Ara Yatta
Eight O' Clones
Chillagoe
Borth Queessland
AM5
Ventura
Sydney
Dewees
Usst Steamer
Pasy
Paro Pago
Sampa
Southers
Trask
Somputt
Sonoma
Abrahas
Wateons Bay
Sonome
Abratus
Australis
Townsville Shipping Chamber backs action on pest control
The chamber endorses the Rockhampton Chamber of Commerce action urging the government to curb the flying fox problem in agricultural areas by methods such as gases or mining. A sub committee reported ten Eastern boats discharged at Townsville between October and January, totaling 507 tons.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rockhampton
Tewmewile
Chamber Protest Referred To Companies Over Berthage Fees
The chamber's protest over berthage and related expenses has been referred to the respective companies involved for consideration. No final determination yet.
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Chamber
Government and meat firms clash over export and local supply
Negotiations between meat owners and the Government in Brisbane stalled over a demand for 12000 tons of imperial beef for state shops. The Government reportedly offered 6d per pound for export beef and 32d for local use, tied to the local supply. Last season 4 1/2d per pound was paid, with stock owners open to higher prices if contingent local delivery could be avoided.
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Brisbane
Imperial
Cairas Stock Exchange Quotations Report
Mr A H L Clarke sharebroker Abbott Street reports stock quotations for Hampden St Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Gilmore Lede Hill Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell Tyreonse New Minnie Maxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson s Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Cairns Pictures Keenis Bendles Brillant Breck Avilliaet Breck Delined Exteeded Seaheee Clarks United New Erilis Freehold Mew Memis Maxham Queen Crem Unsure prices and bids across multiple listings with limited legible values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden
Mr Cuthbert
St. Mungo
St. Andrew
Pade
Aghe
Tod Mareeba Gold Mines Nll
Tyrconnell
Tyresmell
Tyreonse
Minnie Maxham
Oaks N.L
Oaks Reserve
Thompson's Oaks
Bowen River
Bowen Coal and Coke Ca
Cairms Pictures
Keenis Bendles
Ule North
Brillant
Brilient Dawe
Avilliaet Breck
Paid
Driliient Exteeded
Seaheee Clarks
LATA
Mexican
Sieo
Kell United
New Erilis
Freehold
Miemis Maxham
Qaeem Crem
Mine operations flood Warrs forest tank area
Water surged from a mine tank in Warrs forest area after a fault opened a subterranean passage. The mine pump could not drain the flood, prompting a southern pump order. Delivery delays left the prepared stage submerged when the new pump arrived. Inspector W. E. Lawrie travels to Warra to supervise water control efforts.
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Warrs
W. E. Lawrie
Warra
The Ryan Government and the copper employment puzzle
The Post comments on the Ryan Government's shifting employment policy, criticizing funding gaps between cutting state projects and funding new ventures. The piece questions consistency, notes halted railway works, and hints at broader economic implications for postwar copper markets and local employment.
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Ryan
Papuan Cursing. Ch. Towers Forresry 18
The Papuan gushed 243 toms 10 ewts for gold valued at £1935 15s an average of £7 18s 9d per ten.
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CH. Towers
Forresry
New Minnie Moxham Mine Yields Noted Gold Excerpt
A report from the New Minnie Moxham mine describes wages and concrete workings with an assay valuing ore at 35 pounds per ton. Witnesses recall the gold produced, linking the mine’s output to historical gold precedents and noting the mine is yielding well.
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Mimmie Moxham
Minsie Mexham
Ter Quadpuple Eyent Robert Craig's
Readable fragments describe an event involving Robert Craig with unclear details and no solid date or location. no additional names or concrete facts are verifiable from the text.
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Robert Craig
Fragmentary 18th Century Letter on Government and Public Perception
A garbled dated note discusses suppose government actions and public sentiment. It argues against deliberate malevolence by the government and notes the public capitalizes on perceived gains, describing practical democracy as popular and the Ryan Government as sharing that view.
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Ryan
Casuals to meet Carltons and Uniteds face Occidentals in cricket
The third round starts Saturday with Casuals versus Carltons on No 2 wicket and Uniteds against Occidentals on No 1 wicket.
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Casuals
Carltons
Uniteds
Occidentals
Liver Tonic Pills Promoted For Health Tone
A fragment describes Kellys Tonic Liver Pills claimed to stimulate the liver for better health and mood. Another note invites Cairns Citizens Band and Allied Choir volunteers to meet at the Drill Shed at seven to march to the wharf with troops.
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Cairns
Sugar Question Cablegram Sparks Cairns Debate
A Cairns cablegram reports Empire Association policy urging full preferential sugar treatment for colonial sugar over Allies and vessels, with Allies to gain at least £2 per ton over enemy sugar. The message asks for distinct resolutions to support this stance and inform others.
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Cairns
Empire Association
Trepalax Tropical Fever Medicine Ad
An advertisement touts Trepalax as effective against malaria coastal and tropical fevers. It claims quick relief and urges readers to keep it handy and recommend it to friends. Available in 2s 6d and a larger size from Col lime on Lake Street Cairns.
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Lake Street
Cairns
Pelax
Songeset Lams Recruititg Ser Arrives at Walsh Shire
Fragmentary OCR notes report an arrival related to Songeset Lams and a recruitment service at Walsh Shire. The text mentions a drink issue and a reference to four CDs.
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Songeset Lams
Walsh Shire
Water Dance Aids Freshwater Hall Fund Effort
A dance event will raise funds for the Freshwater Hall project. Organizers seek strong attendance to support the building effort and community improvements.
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Freshwater Hall Fund
Wight
Cross Concert Aims to Showcase Northern District Talent
Organmini fundraiser promises a diverse program to highlight the finest musical talent in the northern district. The public is urged to support the event, with Whitticc's venue expected to host the later performances featuring the area’s most deserving artists.
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Tak
Hox Plas
Whitticc
Election of a Chairman Held Time 7.39 PM
A meeting held at 7.39 pm on Thursday proceeded with the election of a chairman and a following war meeting of the beard.
Police Court Proceedings at Cairns Court
At the Cairns Police Court on Friday before Mr A B Gibson P M a man by Acting Sergeant Murphy and Hen messey was fined ten shillings or in default six days imprisonment.
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Cairns
A. B. Gibson
P.M
Murphy
Hen Messey
Case Adjourned Over Wage Charge at Cairns Court
At the Cairns Sammons Court Inspector of Shops and Factories charges Joseph Campbell with paying less than the prescribed award. The hearing before Mr. A B Gibson P M was adjourned for a week due to the absence of a material Aboriginal witness sought by police.
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Cairns Sammons Court
A. B. Gibson
P.M
A. Brown
Joseph Campbell
H. H. Marstand
Notice of motion at Harbour Board meeting
Mr Newel gives notice he will move that the dredge be instructed to perform all repair work as before and that a blacksmith be engaged for odd wharf works with an open shed erected if needed.
Palace Theatre Opens With Special Film Program
Evening show at the Palace Theatre features the latest World Film Co operation Brady production titled A Gentle. Management arranged a special program to screen the new film at 8:15 pm, promising a popular cinema event for local audiences.
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Ghove Popular Theatre
Cttis
The
Worlds Film Co
Electoral case records show fines for roll nonregistration
At Caires Summons Court Judge A B Gibson presided as Robert Haynes failed to appear for not having his name on the Commonwealth electoral roll. A fine of 25 shillings 6d with costs 6d was imposed. Robson pleaded guilty and cited belief his name was on the roll.
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Caires Summons Court
A. B. Gibson
P.M
Robert Haynes
Robson
Beers Refused Payment Case At Cairns Licensing Court
Horace L. Thomas pleaded not guilty to refusing to pay a reasonable price for beer served at the Balleau Hotel Cairns. The court heard he and a companion entered the bar, ordered two beers, and left without paying claiming the other man ordered them. The court imposed a fine to deter future nonpayment.
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Cairns
A. B. Gibson
P.M
Horace L. Thomas
Cams
Tos
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Townsville Shipping
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Alideritts
High Court of
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Supreme Courts
Zeckeed & J. F. MiecDenael
LW. H. K MW. MecDessel
Charles Bierle
Meath
P. Pease
Commercial
London
Seger
Cairas Stock Exchange
A HL Clarke
Abbott Street
the Post
Germany
Babinda
Dali I
SMART
Spetiality
Abbott Squeet
Minnie Moxham
Q M. Beek
Corig
Weo
Maleria
Mulgrave
Betta
Ornigiel Cs
Craig
Aioe
Liver Logic
Kelly
Finzet
Gallipeli
Cesig
Coly
Bettie
Eebes Craig
Cairma
Palace Theatre
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