Decco Wyreema and Adelaide Company Freight Schedules
Shipping notices show departures to the south and towns including Townsville and Cooktown. Packages list Decco Wyreema Cape Grahl Philp Berns and Adelaide Company Limited facing irregular spellings with weekly and midweek sailings and arrival times for southern mail.
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Decco
Wyreema
Cape
Grahl
Barns, Philp
Australian Sicametige, Limited
Mourilyan Années
Southern Mail
Bert Douglas
Cooktown
Beck
Seaves A
Laociada
Townswille Lass
Gowrie
Townsville
Monrives
Hameer
Lees Caemat Shay
Inasfall
Miséadl
Aed
Townsvilla
Port Douglas and Townsville Ship Schedules Announced
The Kuranda Jesus timetable lists a cr imber water service to Port Douglas Ceckioen tonight January 2 and a Townsville port run at 11 oclock Thursday morning January 6.
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Jesus
Port Douglas
Ceckioen
Townsville
Wholesale price quotes for farm produce and meats
The list shows wholesale quotations for items such as Lecerne chaff hay oats potatoes bacon ham butter pumpkins and eggs with prices per ton or per bushel in shillings and pence. The document notes recent market quotes and references California lemons among the latest weekly prices.
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Osten Hay
Victoria
Copper mine dispute shifts focus to government aid
Parliament debates the Chilean and Chillagoe copper operations with Mr. Morgan and Mr. Coyne arguing over the mine's value and the government's role. Experts confirm copper is present, while questions remain about financing, the railway commissioner's figures, and the empire's copper needs.
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Austraced
Britain
Morgan
Coyne
Cpusen
Eee Chillagee
Ee Ee Ae Ee Lipes
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Coyne
Mt Perry V Chillagoe Case Report
Corser questioned government claims about the Chillagoe Company and its finances. The Treasurer faced pressure to act for his electorate as officials debated a proposed action. The piece hints at a controversial, fishy proposal and government readiness to proceed.
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MT. Perry
Chillagoe
Corser
Chillagoe Compa
Coyme
Past and future in a world at war with 1917 dawning
A reflection on the past year of brutal war in Europe, noting unprecedented 1916 violence and heroic Allied sacrifice. The piece expresses hope that Britain and allies have gained the upper hand, promising brighter prospects in the new year for those mourning on battlefield widows.
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Hity
Europe
Gren
Alfies
Britain
bin Tavagmegs
France
Telegraphic Delay Hits Queensland Statewide
In recent days an alemorgal dislocation disrupted telegraphic service across the state with Cairns cut off from Brisbane and Townsville the only station able to be spoken. Even Monday afternoon communications remained uncertain though some messages connected.
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Cairns
Brisbane
Townsville
Buick car ad urged as smart investment by Len Parker
A Cairns advertisement promotes Buick vehicles as a reliable investment and weather independent choice. Len Parker is listed as the sole agent for Lake Street Cairns.
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King of Read
Len Parker
Lake Street
Cairns
Railway Clocks to Be Set One Hour Forward
The Railway Department advises that all clocks on the Cairns Railway will be put on one hour at 2 a.m. to morrow. This will bring them into conformity with those of the town.
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Railway Department
Cairns
Sponge shipment aids travel needs for holidays
A local note highlights a case of natural unbleached sponge essential for travel comfort. Though smaller than prior loads, the sponges are handy and priced at a low figure for shoppers preparing for the holidays.
Fragmentary note on public interest and travel safety
A garbled excerpt discusses travel at night and flashlight use, mentions various names or entities, and references public interest. The legible fragments hint at cars, cities, and a concern for safety or guidance conveyed in a letter.
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Sta
A Wet Welcome To The New Year
A fragment notes a rainy night welcoming the New Year with the sky in view and stars unseen, describing a damp arrival and a subdued start to the year.
Send-off Given to J Cameron at Koorboora School of Arts
A correspondent reports a farewell for J Cameron head-teacher at Koorboora School of Arts on the eve of his transfer to Ipswich in the public service. Despite many residents being away on holiday the event proceeded.
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J. Cameron
Iste
Kooerboora
Fragmentary note on duties and loss of services
A garbled passage mentions duties and responsibilities, implying someone loses services due to an issue in a machinery context. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places to provide a fuller report.
Repatriation Day Goods Sale Amid Rainy Evening
A sale held Friday evening at Abbott street stalls to raise funds for Repatriation. despite heavy rain the event cleared £26 2s 8d after expenses and prizes ranging from soap to a kitchen dresser were won. Missing prizes prompted a second ticket for attendees.
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Abbott Street
T Dillon
Weston
Bute
Vickers
Red Cross
Wright
Drowning Tragedy Strikes Perth Seaside Resort
At Scarborough Beach Perth on Saturday six people died in a catastrophic drowning incident. A large rescue effort unfolded as bathers attempted to assist, but the chain of helpers collapsed under the depth and danger. Names of those involved appear in the report with ages and statuses.
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Perth
Scarboreugh Beach
Gernall
Kathleen Gormil
J. Saife
John Henry Smith
Daly Os Marned
Drowning Fatality Near Rooney's Mill
Townsville report says Willie Rowan, a boy, drowned in Ross River near Rooney's Mill on Saturday afternoon after reportedly falling from a railway bridge. The body was recovered.
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Qur Townsville
Willie Rowan
Ross River
Rooney's Mill
Cairns Post Installs Modern Rubber Stamp Plant
The Cairns Post announces a new rubber stamp facility with expert service and quick turnaround. Customers are promised fast, high quality rubber stamps at competitive southern prices, though the text contains garbled phrases and unclear details.
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Cairns
Memorial service honors fallen heroes in Cairns
A united memorial service at the Palace Theatre Sunday night remembered war dead. Despite inclement weather, attendees heard hymns including The National Anthem and Abide With Me, with prayers from Rev S Mitchell and Rev H J Garrett. A violin solo by Mr L Parea preceded the sermon and a retiring collection funds a permanent Cairns memorial.
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Palace Theatre
S. Mitchell
L Parea
H. J. Garrett
Cairns
Windsor Liberal Branch Nomination Move At Meeting
A Windsor branch meeting of the Liberal Association was held at the Town Hall Lutwyche chaired by Mr H Clark. The Windsor and Wilston branches unanimously urged Alderman Charles Taylor to stand as Windsor’s candidate at the next State election. Alderman Taylor said he would consider the question if it reflected the will of Windsor residents.
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Windsor
Asso—ce
Lutwyche
We H. Clark
Pune
Alderiman
Charles Taylor
Weindsor
Wilston
The
Courier
Taylor
Careand
West Ward
Wiles
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