Vallinge Death Notices From Wistholm and Essex Street
Death notices announce the passing of John Vallance of Essex Street Strand in his 80th year, born January 16, 1821, at Matlock, and E ward Jobe McCafferty infant son of Corporal E T McCafferty and Mrs McCafferty Carns aged 17 days on active service.
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Vallinge
Laneay
Wistholm
Falmg
John Vallance
Essex Street
Strand
Setwior
Matlock
Shipping Arrivals Feb 2 at Port with Passengers Listed
Arrivals record shows Australian steamships limited list of steerage and notable passengers. Names include Mes Sanderson and Messrs Henry Gee Crown Wallace Sonberour Grasgrowr Scott Lawsoy Lemkuel Crane Tarclay Caterer Salisbury Mackay and 16 others.
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Lasso
Timetable of Burns Philp and Co coastal voyages
Burns Philp and Co operates weekly coastal sailings from Townsville to Cooktown and back with Tuesday and Thursday departures. Aramac, Meruta, Ac Australian Steamer, Mounigas, and Itaw services connect Cairns, Port Loughs, Ida and Townsville while Laso Gowrie arrives Sundays and weekly mail runs to Mourigan, Cardwell, Lecinds Clump and Dunk Island. Incs'al sails midweek from Townsville linking with southern steamers. schedules subject to delays.
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Burns Philp and Co
Keranda
Townsville
Cooktown
Itaw
Aramac
Ralian Steamer
Mounigas
Toeeday
Southern Mail
Port Loughs
Ida
Laso Gowrie
Pam
Cairns
Mourigan Maroor
Cardwell
Lecinds Clump
Dunk Island
Townswille
Incs
Innisfail
Southern
Steamer Mb aoe runs aground near Cape during dense fog
Wellington reports a Limon steamer on a routine voyage from Lyttleton to Wellington ran ashore at Caperae in thick fog. The sea was calm and about 200 passengers remained aboard as rescuers brought them back to the steamer Monowa. The incident occurred during low tide and heavy mist.
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Wellington
Lyttleton
Om Saturda
Shipwreck near Terrigal sinks cargo and crew
A vessel named Coiler sank near Terrigal on a voyage from Newcastle to the sea coast, carrying a cargo of timber and supplies. The crew were rescued, with no further details available on casualties or the fate of the cargo.
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Sydney
Terrigal
Sutwates Islele
Newcastle
Moon Phases Classified Notes
Readable fragments describe various moon phases with dates in February. Entries mention full moon, last quarter, new moon and dates such as 8 9 21 February and 2 February in a terse, weathered notation without complete context. The item resembles a lunar calendar fragment.
Feeney and February 27 Tide Details
Feeney records a February 27 tide note with references to wm1s and 2h 4 sft. The June entry appears, indicating ongoing maritime observations.
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Feeney
Local Property Sale Covers Loyal Pastoral Estate Purchase
The record notes a recent sale in Linth River area where Priday and Shen inspect the property. Joseps Lote’s La Gibert Rever holdings were bought by Porsayth Mewesaameg and Mitchell af Wioron, including lease arrangements and substantial livestock and farming implements. The estate spans several square miles with thousands of acres and hundreds of animals, forming a sizeable pastoral holding.
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Ruorgetown
Fera
Malone
Bordekin Works
Teypre
Lote
Hayman
Linth River
Shen
Derry
Porsayth
Mewesaameg
Mitchell
Af Wioron
Joseps Lote
la Gibert
Katcher Pastors
Andrew's Copper Mines Directors Re-elected at Half‑Year Meet
The St Andrew's Copper Mines Ltd held its half year meeting at the registered office Bow Charters Towers. Directors and mine manager reports were read, received and adopted. Retiring directors E Brice K J Hand Terrell and A McCallum were re‑elected, and retiring auditor Poole was re‑appointed. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting.
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St. Andrew's Copper Mines Ltd
Bow
Charters Towers
Messrs. E. Brice
K. J. Hand
Terrell
A. McCallum
St Andrew's Copper Mines Fortnight Report Signals Promise
Mr J Mexander mine manager reports for the fortnight ending February 17. No 4 level started at 185 ft with northern end driven 57 ft and shows 1 ft of good ore, promising for a solid ore body. No 2 south driven 5% carries tit of Jode but ore is iron heavy with sparse ore. Stope rise over No 1 SE level carries 18m of good ore with three men. Ore hauled about a ton, 378 bags total at mine, around 30 bags per ore work.
The Oaks Report On Ore Output And Rain Impacts
Mr Tully reports for the month on ore production and rainfall effects. Centred on No 2 open cut the mine yields improved values despite heavy rains. Copperfield River rose and covered the pumping station, delaying dynamo operation. ore sent to Cairns for refinement, with a return expected soon.
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Tully
Merhieden
Bee
Cairns
Thompecs's Qala Lode Report on Feb 21 Ty
The manager reports on 21 February that the crosscut has reached 5 feet more to total 6 feet 6 inches. The lode was met at 5 feet from the underlie with good gold, free in stone and assay results 8 and 7 tons per ton in triplicate. The sink at 164 feet from the shaft will require 6 to 7 feet more, and draining and rising prep will be done. Bearings and dip to follow after further work.
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Ges
Millinery and goods sale in Cairns with farm prices listed
Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith advertise Melbourne models and ready to wear items at Abbott Street Cairns. The notice also lists wholesale prices for Lucerne hay oats flour potatoes cheese eggs and more. A separate note discusses Russia Australia trade talks and potential market expansion postwar given Russia's large population and Canada's trade levels before the war.
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Hughes & Miiss Smith
Melbourne
Abbott Street
Cairns
Miss Smith
Lucerne
Victoria
Cairns Stock Exchange Quoted Shares Summary
Cairns stock exchange report lists share quotations for Coretta St Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Lt Tommy Burns Gilmore Amal Minnie Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks and Bowen River Coal plus Cairns Pictures and coke coal and lid. Prices shown in pounds and shillings with minor notes.
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Vulcan
Tommy Burns
Cowen
Cairns
Mining notes from February sales and bids at Bow Street
A fragmented report from A. M'Callem & Co on February mining sales lists various items including Brilliant Extended and Brilliant Block, with pricing in shillings and pence. Mentions New Misme and Gowen Coal, and references to Hampden, East Mexican, Charis, and Kalamadan among others.
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Towers
Messrs
A. M'Callem & Co
share‘Seniers
Bow Stree
Bonnie Duslee
Bina
Bnilant Deeps
Charis
Pai
Mitts’ United
Freehold
Oren Crow
Hampden
Ae Vievory
Bach
Gowen Coal
Etheridge Field Oversees Stone Make Update
The Georgetown region notes a three week run on a new stone make disclosed recently. Warden Moran visits the southern field area in connection with several inquiries into recent accidents at Kidston and Forsayth.
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Georgetown
Golden Crown Tributar
Moran
Kidston
Forsayth
Croydon Gold Field Faces Decline After Poor Year
Warden reports 1916 gold recovered valued at £107,000 with 1000 tons stone raised, far below 1915 output. Despite a nominal rise in value, most ore came from previous year’s stone, signaling near extinction of the field absent sudden fortune. Decay and impending death loom over the mining industry as future prospects darken. A Palate Tickler-N wenan's 5 ' 'e" 4
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Croydon
Meeting of Cairne War Council elects leaders and records resignations
Monday night council proceedings show Mr F C Hadel to serve as President until new mayor appointed after Alderman Donaldson resigns. Votes pass to accept Hodel’s resignation with regret and assign a £3 weekly secretary salary. Minutes cover Red Cross activities and donations plus a lace tea-cloth prize draw and Clermont Relief Fund note.
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Cairne War Council
F. C. Hadel
P_ Allama
R. T. McManus
R. Craig
Messrs. A. Brown
Alderman Donaldson
Rov
S Mitchell
E. A. Atherton
N. W Nagel
N. Mighell
Alent
Williams
Hodel
Donaldson
Atherton
Vir. Hodel
Nagel
War Council
War CG
Mitchell
Maryborough by election seen as pivotal test for Labour
The Maryborough by election is described as crucial for Labour and the Government. A Labour win would signal weakness for the Government, while a Nationalist victory could deter opponents before the next general election. The piece urges vigorous local organization, unity, and continued activity by the Nationalists and Maryborough Association, tying the by election to Senate contests and future political battles.
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Maryborough
Mrestier
Hughes
Cook
Senate
Artis
Queensland
Pesce
Suiney
Groceries and services open in Babinda Wardell area
Notices list new shop openings in Babinda with cash terms and agency for Royal Insurance. Cairns Canegrowers prepare for annual meeting at Cairns Police Court under Mr. T A Ferry. A man named Jacob Hansen pleads guilty to drunkenness and is discharged in Cairns Court. Messages praise Anzac troops and report Red Cross parcel acknowledgments from Mareeba.
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Babinda Meaw
Wardell
Royal Insurance Company
Cairns
T. A. Ferry
Jacob Hansen
YMCA Fund and Local Notices in Cairns
Mer J. Waterers donates 2 guineas to the Mayor's YMCA Fund. A Northern District Patriotic Fund meeting is set for next Friday afternoon. A. E. Jackson of Peapes and Co. will be away from Cairns from February 21. District Court sittings begin this morning before Judge Janvesen. Mrs. I. Jensen’s household furniture sale is planned for 2:30 pm next Friday. Neal's Face Cream advertised for sun protection. Freehold mineral acres auction at Black Rock Creek, Tina row, tomorrow. Cairns Penny Savings Bank reports deposits of 19 for 7d and children’s rewards to £5. Two bulldog mascot cars promoted for hire by Buick agent Len Marker. Starr-Bowkett Building Society notes receipt total and upcoming general meeting. Thomas Warroll reports 10 acres of oats threshing to 31 three-bushel bags per acre on Duovanen Farm Fiveways Clifton. Skeeto Banc mosquito repellent advertised. Labor candidate Brookfield quotes union views amid election. Letter to the Inquirer questions land tax forms and estate taxation. National Federation organizers Mr. Adamson and Mr. Reid visit Rockhampton to form branches and advocate a national voice beyond party lines.
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Thomas Warroll
Duovannen Farm
Fiveways
Clifton District
Mer Carroll
New Zealand
Farewell for Jack Brown in Caledonian gathering
A Friday gathering of Caledonians and friends including Messrs More and Livesey of the St Society bidding farewell to Jack Brown aboard the Wyreema en route to the front. Speeches mark the sendoff with Ted Isbister admitting mixed feelings and arrangements for Mrs Brown and Wee Brown, songs follow.
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Dee
Doris
Messrs. More
Livesey
St Society
Sid Ramages
Jack Brown
Wyreema
Ted Isbister
Jack
Mrs. Brown
Wee Brown
Chinese Chinatown Murder Rapid Police Response
At about 7 30 on Monday a police message reported a serious frarge in Chinatown. Detectives and constables searched Sachs Street where Kitty Weatherill lay dead with neck wounds and blows. A Japanese suspect was found under a house and arrested amid cheering crowds as officers received praise for swift action and gallantry.
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Caimms
Chinatown
Kenny
Army
Maidon
Kirkwood
Watson
Sachs Street
Kitty Weatherill
Welden
King
Melton
Timber Sale Auction by J G Hoare Next Saturday
Notice lists an auction by Mr J G Hoare for sawn timber at Haus Art next Saturday at 11 am. Includes inspection details by HT Easterby, general superintendent, who travels from Brisbane to assess cane crops in the Nam bour district. Also mentions Babinda Township Boot Store opening at Kirk’s with a diverse stock and cash terms. A children's ball for YMCA funds under Mrs RL rag committee is planned at Hibernian Hall tomorrow. Private John Downes tours home from Beenleigh describes a port of call with soldiers offered refreshments and tea.
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J. G. Hoare
Haus Art
Ambour
HT. Easterby
SGP
Brisbane
Nambour
Babinda
Kirk
RL Rag
Commitree
YMCA
Hibernian Hall
John Downes
W. Downes
Rosermount
Beenleigh
Grass in the Streets and Recruiting Talks in Far North
Ratepayer commends Cairns Town Council for tackling grass in the main street and urges continued improvements for a model town. Judge Jana addresses the recruiting meeting in Herberton, with Judge Jameson delivering the talk and encouraging a large turnout on Thursday night to support the campaign.
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Cairns
Jana
Herberton
Judge Jameson
Far North
Herberton l
Van crash after gate shut causes boy injury in Nanango
Mr H Toop and his young son were in a van with three horses when the horses bolted after a gate shut. They crashed into an iron-bark tree, throwing the boy and stunning him for about an hour. Mr Toop carried the boy to a waterhole to revive him and get him home.
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H. Toop
Mr Toop
Message from the Sea Letter Found on Macleay Beach
A battered letter from Corporal E Edwards, a sea seller, picked up on Southwest Rocks near the Macleay River by a local woman, mentions leaving Sydney on August 12 1916 for England and asks the finder to forward to the Brisbane Courier. Names include J Cameron Barwon Head Victoria and references to G Phillipa P Hack. Alls well with the G. Phillipa.
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E. Edwards
A. Dawes
Murwilumbah
Southwest Rocks
Macleay River
Sydney
Englandl
Wards
J.J. Cameron
Barwon Head
Victoria
S.S
G. Phillipa
Brisbane Courier
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Cconnell
Macdonnell & Harlyw
Sarris Solicitors
Mota
Price Callns
Mieh Court of Australia
Supreme Courts
The
Commonwealth
Bew Zca
Graham & Matheson
Melhourne Metal Echanae
Teanches
Methbourne, Cares
Herertur
Kineeswook
Sulphide Corporation
Lymuited
Cockie Creek
Wolfram
Wolftam-Hiemath Mohr
Benak
Asusaony
Seth
Gortonvale
Daves
Caras
Meruta
Commercial
Stock and Statens
Owen Whittick
Onoto
Swan
Conklin
Waterman
P.O. Box
Malarla
Robert Craig
Hia Excellency
Governor General of
Australia
Andrew’s Copper Mines
St. Andrew's Copper Mines, Ltd
Jeemce Stree, Carren
Abtiah Murray
Notary
M. H. Marsland
Auswear
Aduma
Paling's
J. D
Strand Hotel
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST. Cairns
Hirsutone
Green’s
Abbott
Thompecs
Russia
Russian Empire
Canada
Russa
Cairns Stock Exchange
A. H. Clarke
Coretta
Ago
St. Mungo
St. Andrew
Etheridge
Wenan
Mareeba
D.O.B
Hampe
Ross
Colquhoun
Fis
Red Cross Ens
Red Cross
Department of Justice
J. Jas Earl
Doherty
Wungaburra
Whibell
Clermont Relief Fund
the Post
Cairns Canegrowers’ Association
I Green
Egypt
Courier
Iran
Anzac Mountain
H_ Fraser
Mareca Red Cross Society
Mer J. Waterers
Y M.A
Northern District Patriotic Fund
Peapes and Co
A. E. Jackson
District Court
Janvesen
C. Wodeward
I. (. Jensen
Frida
Nyal
Neal
Green'’s
Eral
H Sheppard
Marecha
Black Rock Creek
Tinarow
Penny Bank
Penny Savings Bank
Moore
MacKenzie
Ulldogs
Lenmarker
att-Bowkett Society
Cairns Starr-Bowkett Building Society
F. G. Locke
G. Bremner
R. H. Kelly
I I
Dgb
Craig
Skeeto Banc
Brookfield
Labour
Sturt
Broken Hill
Lw.w
National Federation
J. Adamson
Mia
Reid
Rockhampton
Meid
Newman
Tase
A Craig
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