HIGH TIDES AND SHIP MOVEMENTS AROUND AUSTRALIA
Movements of ships and tides across Australian ports listed with February and March schedules. Vessels including Bombala, Cairns arrivals, Melbourne departures, and engagements of Howard Smith Ltd., P. and O. line, and Aberdeen services are noted with origins, routes, and expected calls at Cairns, Sydney, Brisbane, and London.
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New York
Astralian Ports
Gil General Cargo
Cairns
Qarama
London
Orsova
Fremantle
Orvieto
Melbourne
Ormonde
Teft London
Brisbane
Orford
Colombo
Otranto
Osterley
Port Said
P. and O
Berns, Philp and Co
Sydney
Chitral
Narkunda
Messrs
Howard Smith Ltd
Et Navigation Company
Syd
San Francisco
Suva
Honoua Sonoma
Aberdeen
Blue Funnel
White Star
England
South Africa
Nestor
Ceramic
Demosthenes
Samuel Allen and Sons
Ida
Orungal’s March Trip Details and Sydney Stopover
The Orungal plans to depart Cairns for the south on March 13 and will not go beyond Sydney. Passengers heading to Melbourne should arrange lodging with local agents Burns Pailp and Company in Katoomba, which departs Sydney on March 23, with the Orungal due to arrive March 20.
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Cairns
Melbourne
Sydney
Brisbane
Montoro
Port Moresby
Papua
Rabaul
Wiens
Thursday Island
Os Ote Ape
Yokoery
Maccloe
Howard Smith Ltd
Katoomba
Messrs. Burns, Pailp and Company
Manunda Motor Ship Crafted by Beardmore’s Ltd
The Manunda constructed by Beardmore’s Ltd is set for service with the Adelaide Steamship Company. The vessel, built for maritime trade, signals ongoing shipbuilding activity and potential expansion of regional sea transport.
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Beardmore’s Ltd
Iddelaide Steametae Ee
Brisbane Produce Market Report from Brisbane February 20
Light lucerne chaff from Roma street and New South Wales oaten chaff were in short supply. Wagga material and local oaten chaff sold lightly. Good wheaten hay chaff fetched 6/3, coarse 5/8. Mixed chaff sold 6/9 and 5/9. Pumpkins plentiful with high prices 23/ to 19/. Wheat abundant with New season grain at 5/43 and old season 3/10 to 3/8. Maize in fair supply with prime new season at 4/7 and old grain mostly 4/6 to 4/5. An offer of 3/9 for old season grain was refused.
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Brisbane
Roma Street
New South Wales
Fenwick and Co Salesmen Report Brisbane Feb 15 1929
Fenwick and Co report in Brisbane on February 15 1929. Sheep numbering 6800 penned with prime mutton to 44d and generally 44. Lambs 630 eased but steady. Cattle yarded with market firmer and bulls and cows to 33s and 30s respectively. Calves 300 penned. market firm. They sold 8 sheep and lambs, 161 cattle and calves, and 35 pigs.
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Fenwick and Co
Brisbane
Maurig
The Metal Market in Sydney This Week
A condensed report from Sydney on metal prices including copper and tin bars with figures such as 484/10/-, Ling at 26/3/9, and a note on Tes price at 223/17/6. Also mentions European elect and American electrical prices with an 18 cents detail.
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Sydney
Amer
Elect
Sardine Tin Mines Report No Liability
The Sardine Tin Mines manager for the week ending February 16 1929 notes No 4 North level has 15 inches of good ore, winze stopes with 18 inches, a Hanging Wall drive stopping 12 inches, Footwall drive advanced 5 feet totaling 16 feet with no valuable ore found, ore placed in hopper 29 tons.
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Sardine Tin Mines
Ee Ve J. Ee
Work resumes at Marranboy Mill site after holidays
Jon Tully reports February 5 that logging and transport from Marranboy Railway Siding resumed January 27. He moved 30 logs 11 to 16 feet long and up to 16 inches wide, and ferried mill plant components to the site for gree sawn timber for the hopper. By February 19 he wires progress on concrete foundation for the suction gas engine, ore cracker pit, and battery shed, with timber sawn and erection advancing.
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Jon Tully
Marranboy
Government Battery
Tully
Ravenshoe Water Tenders To Be Called
Herbert on February 20 the Clerk of Herberton Shire Council Mr J H Peake announced that tenders are to be called for the Ravenshoe Water scheme following advice from the Irrigation and Water Supply Commission.
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Herberton
Herberton Shire Council
J. H. Peake
Irrigation and Water Supply Commission
Ravenshoe
Cairns School of Arts appoints sub committees
At the Cairns School of Arts annual general meeting on Ty night the Reading, Library, Rent and Finance, and Building sub committees were appointed. Members include W Bolles M J McGrath TM P Neary A J Johnstone M J McGrath C Gough H Harris J L Peake J M Johnstone W S Prewell, with W J E Stillman chairing the first meeting of the new executive.
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Cairns School of Arts
Reading
W. Bolles
M. J. McGrath
P. Neary
Libury
A. J. Johnstone
M.J. McGrath
C Gough
H. Harris
J. L. Peake
J. M. Johnstone
W. S. Prewell
W. J. E. Stillman
Innisfail lands offered for sale at Lands Office
Innisfail February 20 the Lands Office offered parcel 101 area 51 acres 24 roods for sale with annual rental £30 10s and improvements valued at £222 purchased by Mr W D Davies. Lease seven years from purchase requires clearing land of noxious plants within one month and keeping clear. improvements not payable upon expiry. purchaser must pay £222 within 30 days.
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Innisfail
W. D. Davies
Passenger List from Bombala to Sydney
Following is a passenger list from Cairns to Sydney via ports yesterday aboard Bombala. Captain D. Mac Rae. Names include Mesdarees P. Chitty H. P. Woodhouse J. Kingston M. Price W. Brown S. W. Brake J. Mc Carthy F. Hartley and two children Miss K. Atherton Messrs H. P Woodhouse A Grant J Laner I Kingston J Stewart T. Price W. Brown PS Preid E. J. Teard W. Murtha S. W. Brake McCarthy H. Sty imeliilindiatiees Tharpe ALT at YW Menzir F eer.
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Aer
Bombala
D. MacRae
Cairns
Sydney
P. Chitty
H. P. Woodhouse
J. Kingston
M. Price
W. Brown
S. W. Brake
J. McCarthy
F. Hartley
K. Atherton
H. P Woodhouse
A. €. Grant
J. Laner
I. Kingston
J. Stewart
Millaa Millan Public Thanks After Accident
Thank you to the people of Millaa Millan for kindness during a recent accident. Expressions of gratitude extend from F R Kriesel and Mr and Mrs Owen Galla Gher to Dr Sword, the Gordonvale Memorial Hospital Matron and Staff, and Nurse O Neill Cairns for care during a serious operation. Mr F M Stevenson of Gordonvale also thanks Dr Sword, the Memorial Hospital, Gordonvale Ambulance, car party, and friends for support after an accident.
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Millaa Millan
Owen Gallagher
Sword
Gordonvale Memorial Hospital
O'Neill
Cairns
Gallagher
F. M. Stevenson
Gordonvale
Dr. Sword
In loving memory of Albert North February 1928
In memory of Albert North husband and father who died suddenly February 2st 1928. Wife and children Mr and Mrs Campbell and family Isabel and Alby place the tribute noting the sadness and sense of loss from the family.
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Bimrose
Albert North
Campbell
Isabel
Alby
Notice to Public Attend Cairns Post Member Attendence
Public notice states that all requests for attendance of any member of the Cairns Post must be directed to the proper authorities. The notice outlines the process and expectations for requesting appearances or participation in official Cairns Post events.
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Cairns “Post
Arrangement at Reuters News Service Completion
A terse report notes the completion of a project at Reuters News Service involving cross‑collection and editorial coordination. Key personnel and offices are referenced, with emphasis on the collaborative process and service readiness.
Political disturbers in North Sydney noted in Cairns Post
The Cairns Post on February 21, 1929 criticizes Mr. Hughes as disloyal to his party and a focal point of internal dissent. It compares his stance to Pickwickian satire, arguing he lacks followers and represents a square peg in the round hole of North Sydney. It also mentions Mr Watt and Mr McWilliam among others with similar constitutional tensions.
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North Sydney
W. M. Hughes
Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Australia
Commonwealth
T Hughes
Mr. Watt
Mc Willani
Government in peril may force another Federal election
The Minister for Home Affairs warned that the Commonwealth could face a costly and difficult wait to hold another Federal election as the government remains in peril over personal grounds rather than policy. Electors view with concern the unwarranted position placed on them by those in power, calling for a halt to personal politicking that harms public business and taxpayers.
Cattle Industry Urged to Prosper Under New Government Policy
The Leader of the Opposition Mr A E Moore argues for immediate relief and greater tenure security for cattle producers. He calls for reduced Crown rents, better transport, stock routes, regular markets, and breeding aligned to market needs to revive the industry and aid the state’s progress.
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A. E. Moore
Moore
Dengue Fever Reported in Cairns Amid Precautions
Dengue fever cases rise in Cairns during the week with no serious import. Precautionary steps advised and two constables, Doyle and Richards, hospitalized as part of the outbreak.
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Cairns
Doyle and
Richards
Cairns Magistrate Court Rules on Several Claims
Acting PM Mr A Anderson presided in Cairns Magistrate's Court yesterday. Ambrose James Egan sued Laura Hansen for 10 pounds 18 shillings 10 pence and won with 9 shillings 6 pence costs. Headrick's Ltd sought 25 pounds 9 shillings 5 pence from G Sain. Buildings Ltd of Sydney claimed 2 pounds 14 shillings from R A Watkins. Both defendants sought leave to defend, which was granted.
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P.M
A. Anderson
Cairns
Ambrose James Egan
Laura Hansen
Brisbane
Headrick’s Ltd
G. Sain
Buildings Ltd
Sydney
R. A. Watkins
Brisbane Weather Bureau Forecast
The forecast shows cloudy unsettled and showery conditions along and near the coast with thunderstorms between the Gulf and Downs chiefly south from the tropic. It predicts cooler weather in the south-east and hot conditions elsewhere with Easterly to north easterly winds on the south coast and stronger squally conditions along the seaboard.
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Brisbane Weather Bureau
Gulf and Downs
Tropic
South-Western
South Coast
Seaboard
Train accident recall at Cairns Inquiry Court
The cane train disaster near Woree on November 19 1928, which killed William Vernon Lloyd and William Walsh, was recounted yesterday as engine driver Joseph Charles Evennett corroborated prior testimony. He attributed the accident to a swing of the engine causing a truck to leave the rails, with Senior-Sergeant Toohill prosecuting and Acting PM A Anderson presiding. the witness's evidence closed the inquiry.
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William Vernon Lloyd
William Walsh
Woree
Cairns
Joseph Charles Evennett
Toohill
A. Anderson
P.M
Farewell to Constable Graf on Cairns send off
Constable L. P. Graf left Cairns yesterday morning for transfer to South Johnstone after a farewell function at the Cairns Police Station. President J. E. Toohill of the Cairns Police Union chaired the event and presented Graf with a fountain pen and an eversharp pencil. He praised Graf as a loyal comrade and dutiful officer, wishing him success in his future career. Additional speakers included Sergeant Ree and Constables Townsend, Mooney, Turner, Allen, and Muleale.
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L. P. Graf
Cairns
South Johnstone
J. E. Toohill
The
Police Union
Graf
Ree
Townsend
Mooney
Turner
Allen
Cross examination in large pastoral case before Supreme Court
In Townsville on February 20 the Supreme Court heard two consolidated cases filed by William Naughton and Co. against Peter Nalty over £10442 15s 8d plus 770 cattle. Naughton testified about wealth, past gifts, and cost of Rupertswood, while denying being worth a half million. the hearing adjourned with cross examination continuing next day.
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Townsville
Supreme Court
William Naughton
Fire destroys oil store in Fountain Street
A major blaze in Fountain Street, Sydney, destroyed the oil store operated by William Adams and Co. The building measured 300 by 120 feet and burned from end to end before firemen from eight stations brought it under control hours later. Fire crews faced falling hot iron sheets as the structure burned, with damage estimated at £40,000.
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Sydney
William Adams and Coy
Fountain Street
Obituary of Dr. J. W. G. Powell in Ingham
Word from Ingham confirms the death of Dr. J. W. G. Powell in Sydney on Friday. He had practised and resided in the district for 18 years and served as Government Medical Officer and an officer for the Council. He had recently returned from an extended visit abroad and then to Sydney a few weeks ago.
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Ingham
Sydney
J. W. G. Powell
Powell
Council
Brisbane Council Plans Further Loan to Meet Overdraft
Brisbane on February 19 reports Mayor Alderman W A Jolly announcing the council intends to obtain another loan of at least 1 million pounds when market conditions are favourable. The overdraft with Commonwealth Bank stood at 1,002,542 pounds, with funds provided under an arrangement until a loan could be secured. The mayor did not specify the loan limit or the time frame.
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Brisbane
Ald. W. A. Jolly
Commonwealth Bank
Extraordinary Shire Election Set For Saturday Week
Herberton correspondent reports an extraordinary election for the Herberton Shire Council to be held on Saturday week. The move follows recent developments within the council and invites local voter participation.
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Herberton Shire
Herberton
Innisfail Heat Brings Strain on Outdoor Workers
Daily oppressive heat presses on Innisfail residents and outdoor workers, with working horses bearing the strain. Forecaster hints at plentiful rain next month as conditions persist, signaling a shift in weather patterns.
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Innisfail
Cairns Post Office Weather Report
The Cairns Post Office bulletin lists yesterday’s high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. At 3 pm the saturation readings were dry and wet bulbs at 88 degrees, barometer reading 29.89 inches at 9 am, 29.86 at 3 pm, and 29.91 at 9 pm.
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Cairns
No Coats Heard In Magistrates Court
Innisfail correspondent reports that Magistrate A. E. Aitkin warned foreign defendants in court to wear their coats and show proper deference. The remark followed observations of defendants entering court without coats, with a pledge that such conduct must cease and be treated with respect.
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A. E. Aitkin
P.M
Innisfail
Ambulance Attends Transport and Minor Injury Cases
Cairns ambulance crew dealt with several transport incidents and minor injuries yesterday. A wharf labourer named McGrath fractured his left thumb when a case fell on it and was told to see a doctor. A nine year old boy, Jack Berich, received care for a lacerated right knee after stepping on a nail.
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Cairns
McGrath
Jack Berich
Historic Pictures Unveiled at Canberra Parliament
In King's Hall Parliament House the two historic paintings of the Federal Parliament were unveiled by the President of the Senate Sir John Newlands and Speaker Sir Littleton Groom. One by W B McInnes shows the opening ceremony inside the House of Representatives, the other by Septimus Power depicts the Duke of York's arrival. Prime Minister S M Bruce called the ceremony a record of Federation’s great achievement and urged preservation for future generations.
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Canberra
Aot
Lie
King’s Hall
Parliament House
Senate
John Newlands
Littleton Groom
W. B. McInnes
House of Representatives
Septimus Power
Duke of York
S. M. Bruce
Australia
Rescues In Surf At Coff's Harbour Beach
A heavy surf at Parks Beach Coffs Harbour today swept several people out to sea. Carl Brown was first swept out, Roy Cramp went to help and also struggled. Bob Morrow Rex Hamblin aided them until A Dyson swam out with a belt. Brown Cramp were pulled ashore while Morrow Hamblin and others were rescued. The lifeline broke but lifeguards and club members helped three to safety.
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Graf Pod
Parks
Coff’s Harbour
Carl Brown
Roy Cramp
Bob Morrow
Rex Hamblin
A. Dyson
Brown
Cramp
Morrow
Hamblin
Dave Ellisken
T. Hannan
Sprf
Hambling
Early airship disaster near Paris injures none
In February a French air expedition aiming to open a regular Paris to Indo China air route suffered engine trouble over Bondy near Le Bourget. The craft descended and wrecked but Captain Coste and his two companions escaped unharmed.
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Paris
Hanoi
France
Indo-China
Bondy
le Bourget
Coste
British airline to India plans limited passenger service
The Daily Telegraph reports the British airline will start operations on March 30 but cannot carry passengers beyond Basra at once. The route will primarily handle freight for the full journey.
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London
Daily Telegraph
India
Basra
Absence of Wireless Equipment and Persia Negotiations
The report cites missing wireless gear meteorological service rest houses and organized staff due to prolonged talks with Persia before the recent agreement. Equipment was shipped to Persia but later withdrawn because of Persia's stance.
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Persia
Route from London to Australia via multiple ports described
Moir and Owens announced a London to Australia route listing Ahmet Malta Ben ghazi Cairo Ramlegh aghdad Bas ra Bushire Bunder Abbas Karachi Agra Calcuta Akyab Bangkok Singapore Batavia Sourabaya Bima Darwin. The Vickers Vellore, the largest aircraft yet flown to Australia, requires careful handling for its 803 mile per hour cruising speed and heavy-load lifting design. Tests expected by week end.
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London
Australian Press Association
Australia
Ahmet
Malta
Benghazi
Cairo
Ramlegh
Aghdad
Basra
Bushire
Bunder Abbas
Karachi
Agra
Calcuta
Akyab
Bangkok
Singapore
Batavia
Sourabaya
Bima
Darwin
Moir
Aviators Paillard and Lebrix Fly Toward Saigon
In a bold attempt to reach Saigon in Indo-China, aviators Paillard and Lebrix departed before dawn on Sunday. They made a stop in Tunis by 7.30 p.m. and continued their flight from there to Cairo.
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Paris
Saigon
Indo-China
Paillard
Lebrix
Tunis
Cairo
Brothers Arrested After Daring Berlin Bank Robbery
Berlin February 19 Three Sass brothers were arrested over a bold Disconto Bank heist. They tunneled in under a busy street, breached walls, and took money from 180 customers. The suspects, previously jailed for robbery, led quiet lives and frequented amusements without drinking or mingling. Police raid uncovered gaps and clues linking the trio to the crime.
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Berlin
Sass
Germany
Disconto Bank
Sasses
Ny Fools
Kanowna Sinks After Brilliant Rescue Efforts
Dramatic reports from Melbourne describe the Kanowna sinking after a night of darkness and thick weather. Dumosa officers reached the scene hours after first calls, rescuers secured passengers and crew, boatswain notes the intense darkness and limited lighting, while ropes and lifeboats ferried evacuees as the ship settled by the stern and disappeared in sixty fathoms.
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Melbourne
Kanowna
Dumos
Dumova
Dumosa
Alexander MacFarlane
Tran
Unclear coastal accident injures several at sea disaster
In rough conditions a girl suffered a broken leg when her mother slipped and fell on her, a young man leapt overboard to help an elderly man and fractured a rib after colliding with a lifeboat, and another woman endured a minor injury as lifeboats were jolted but not seriously harmed.
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See Beach
Plight of Crew After Kanowna Sinking Sparks Protest
Melbourne officials of the Seamen's Union protest the A U S N Company for not supplying 130 seamen from the Kanowna with clothing after the vessel foundered. 35 men lacked boots and many wore only dungarees and singlets. The company offered three days' pay and transport home to Sydney. The Shipwreck Relief Society decided to give £5 to each deserving case, administered at the Marine office by secretary C O Neill. Twenty seamen sailed for Sydney today as others stay to receive pay tomorrow.
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Melbourne
The
Seamen’s Union
A.U.S.N. Coy
Kanowna
the Coy
Sydney
Marine Office
C. O'Neill
Inquiry to be held on Kanowna disaster judgment pending
Melbourne February 20 The Director of Navigation Captain Bolger completed a preliminary inquiry into the Kanowna disaster. Statements were made by Captain Newberry helmsman J Morgan and steamer officers. Mackarra officers’ reports were obtained earlier. The Department will decide when to hold a court of inquiry, likely Monday or Tuesday.
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Melbourne
Bolger
Kanowna
Newberry
J. Morgan
In Melbourne Crew Departures After Inquiry
Completed arrangements for the conveying of passengers as a mainten Kept several men to testify at the inquiry remain in Melbourne. The Kanowna's crew were paid off today and none of the officers received notice.
Claims Against Kanowna Owners After Navigation Verdict
W Kemp solicitor instructed by 45 second and third class passengers to pursue claims for losses totaling £2890 against the Kanowna owners. It is believed passengers may have a legal claim if the verdict finds careless navigation.
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Kanowna
W. Kemp
Edison Possesses Nearly 1000 Patents Reportedly
A published report states that Thomas A. Edison holds nearly one thousand patents. The figure underscores Edison’s prolific inventorship and enduring impact on technology.
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Thomas A. Edison
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Billy
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Moir and
Owens’ Route
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Hongi
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