Shipping notes on Porvatta collision with Bugs Creek pontoon
Shipping Inspector reports the steamer Porvatta collided with a ferry pontoon at Bugs Creek after failing to go astern during a maneuver to stem the tide. No damage. Investigation shows an unregulated shifting valve affected the vacuum and engine response, later corrected. Board agrees with the findings.
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Townsville
Porvatta
Bugs Creek
Maine Board
Timsee Bede Tawba Tle ' Co
Rows Creek
Poninos
Beard
Moon Phases and Perigee Timings for January 1977
The chart lists moon phase events for January 1977 including new moon, first quarter, perigee, and times. It notes quarter phases around January 4 and January 11, with perigee on January 2 and other phase timings.
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Jan Arereee
Pam
Moon
Towres Share Market Quotations Fragment
Fragmentary share market notes list prices and bids for several stocks including Clark's Mills' United New Mente Moxham and Queen Cross. Entries show bid and selling terms with scattered figures and abbreviations, rendering a partial snapshot of market activity.
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Boanie Dendee
Txvended
Buhe UR ‘ Clark's
Kulbmadau
Mills’ United
New Miente Moxham
New Brilliant Freehold
Queen Cross
Spuan
St. Andrew
Mengo
Vuleas
London metal prices in Sydney market report
The January London metal quotations reached Sydney with copper at 129 3/3 pounds for three months unchanged. lead spot at 3.01 sixteenth? per unit, three months 229 40 unchanged. spelter down 3 to 5 points. tin at 81 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence last noted, three months 83 2/6 up.
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Sydney
London
Chillagoe Mines Promote Heavy Repairs and New Work
Summary of Chillagoe district reporting widespread repairs and renewals, heavy rains, ore transport disruptions, and new workings. Jack shafts extended at No 1 and No 3 levels, air shaft progress at New Moxham, production details at Tyrconnell and New Tommy Burna, and ongoing prospecting at Shakespeare and other mines. Mention of Vernmont's railway deal and local sentiment toward mine consolidations.
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Thor
Tyrconnell
Moxham
Nes
Vernmont
Chillagoe Ltd
Eee
Stavene
Mt. Moullivan
Tommy Burna
Prince Alfred
Koorboora
Shakespeare
Mining reports show active sinking and ore values in various Queensland sites
Sinking advances at multiple mines continue with 5 feet at Glossop and 965 feet at Brandon Deeps. Molybdenite prospecting begins near KLLG with 18 feet shafts and 10 tons of dirt. State battery nearing completion with expected crushing tests. Strong reef activity noted at Admiral Beatty and a large quartz stand near the B.LG area.
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Admiral Beatty
Glossop
Mt. Garnet
Sunnymeount
Lappa Junction
Cairns-Chillagoe
B.lg
Lawe
Lam
Kharrem
Inmg
Gillan and Bridge
Q Osborne United
Northern United
Hard Luck
Morning Star
Sunny Corner
Sandy Corner
Horders
Brandon
Maclybdente
Wolfram
Skeeto Bane and the Mosquito War
Fragmentary OCR note describes a product named Skeeto Bane described as enemy of mosquitoes. Claims protection for user of all ages and locations against insects and diseases. Text is garbled with stray letters and missing details.
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Craig
Germany and war fate loom over world headlines
The piece reflects on fate and destiny shaping World War I outcomes, arguing militarism doomed Germany and that victory lies in eventual terms after delays. It contrasts past promises of quick triumph with a prolonged, costly struggle, noting Serbia and Russia as influential but not decisive, and predicting Germany must eventually bow to terms.
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Germany
Wiether
Europe
Kaiserism
Odessa
London
Paris
Moscow
Napoleon
Serbia
Austria
Hollweg
Sale of Furniture and Boat Auction Announced
Mr Woodward will auction the furniture of Mr H Simmons on Lake Street at 2 30 pm today. Messrs A J Dever Lid will auction the motor boat Pirate at Roumer's Wharf. English stables arrived and will be found in a form strains. Kirk Craig Chemist Cairns reports terrible news for pint drinkers in the Post today. Cairns hotels advertise services from the 15th with new rates.
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Woodward
H. Simmons
Lake Street
A. J. Dever
Roomer's Wharf
Las Ae
Craig
Cairns
Touness
Ge Cairns
Silva's Sorrow at Cairns Court
Tommy Silva a native of Ceylon faced a court summons for harbouring an aboriginal girl. Mr A J P MacDonnell for the defense said permission had been refused by authorities. Mr Ferry imposed a fine of 21 and 3/6.
Buick leads local auto sales in 1916 say Lake Cairns dealer
Len Farker, the local agent for Buick in Lake Cairns, touts Buick as the best investment with far superior sales to all other makes combined. A buyer urged to purchase a small model as a sound spend.
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Len Farker
Lake Cairns
Buick
Cairn Representative Sends Message From Cairns
A telegraphic note from Cairn's representative J. D. Caterer in Cairns reports plans to return by the Arawatis and to arrive at Thursty after noon. The message closes with kin regards to the Ips staff.
Rexona Skin Remedy Promises Quick Healing
Rexona the Rapid Healer is specially designed for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims prompt healing and success in obstinate cases with persevering treatment. Price 1/6 and 3/ (likely shillings) available everywhere.
Ingham Line Urges Urgent Saltwater Creek Bridge Completion
Townsville correspondent reports Deputy Commissioner for Railways received advice about girders for Saltwater Creek bridge on the Ingham line and, though not handling construction now, recommends the urgent completion of the line.
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Ingham Line
Townsville
Saltwater Creek Bridge
Ingham
New Kuranda Kare Relief Hits Cairns Market
Six W H Green shops report strong sales of Kuranda Kare for headaches proving residents will welcome its introduction. Relief is instantaneous with a bottle selling for 1/6. Also warning about a large shark sighting near the Esplanade, urging bathers to exercise caution.
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W. H. Green, Ltd
Cairns
W. H. Green
Clermont Flood Benefit Bench at Palace TheatreNext Wednesday
A monster bench is planned at the Palace Theatre to raise funds for flood victims in Clermont. The Rev S Mitchell and R Kelly lead the committee with James the theatre manager aiding. Organizers expect a large turnout next Wednesday at the popular venue.
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Assis
Clermont
Palace Theatre
S. Mitchell
R. Kelly
James
Palace
Necthern Herald Highlights Torres Straits Life And Local Scenery
The current Herald issue features photographs of Biboubra Meamworks digests and carners, tropical life in a Bible class at Badu, Torres Straits, and a native police house. It shows Captain Cook's tree at Cooktown, Pale Islands holidays, and local views of Death Rock Chillagoe timber Peeramon Stoney Creek Falls Koch monument Cairns water intake. A panorama captures flooded country near Goondiwindi from recent floods, plus war scenes with Australians in the Old Land and Imperial Camel Corps officers.
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Brigasana
Herald
Biboubra
Badu
Torres Straits
Torres Straits Islands
Captain Cook
Cooktown
Pale Islands
Death Rock
Chillagoe
Peeramon Station
Stoney Creek
Koch
Chamber Elections Reported For January Meeting
Vague notes indicate that Ghokeen, GE Ae Bunting and J. Driver were elected members of the Chamber effective 1 January 1917. Discussion at the January meeting was delayed due to lack of inward communications while a balance was presented for payment and a pass showing a credit balance was produced by the Secretary.
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Fork. Ghokeen
GE Ae Bunting
J. Driver
Tobacco for the Troops and a Bridge to Home
A fragment from a World War era postcard reveals Australians sending tobacco and cigarettes to soldiers in France. The Southern Cross Tobacco Fund collected shillings in Australia and sent funds with sender names to London, where tobacco and cigarettes were purchased and shipped to the field with postcards. The gesture, described by a correspondent, helps bridge the distance between home and the trenches for Australian Imperial Force personnel.
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S. Lomax
France
Australia
London
Aod
No Man's Land
Southern Cross Tobacco Fund
Australian Imperial Force
Stanley Fletcher
Oficer
Ad Mobile Veterinary Section
Southern Cross
Babinds Township Best Store Opens in Cabinda
New shop opens at Kirk's in Cabinda offering ladies and men's clothing, children’s wear, shoes, and goods with guaranteed style. Terms are cash. Agent from Queensland Insurance Company listed.
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Ann Waddell
Royal Insurance Company
Tram Line Request From Haughton River Farmers
A deputation from the Haughton River Farmers Association and local bodies urged the Deputy Commissioner to build seven miles of tramline for cane haulage. Mr Pagan gave a sympathetic reply but said rails must be obtained.
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Townsville
Haughton River
Cow Defeats Airmen in Bizarre Incident
The Vestnik reports a cow attack on two aviators causing damage and confusion. One animal charged the propeller area and injuries led to the pilots being scattered and captured, with details unclear due to garbled text.
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Kieff “Vestnik
Ture Weretyo
Old age remedies praised for digestion and mood
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for the stomach and liver as a remedy for poor digestion and despondency in old age, claiming quick relief after supper and improved health. Sold everywhere.
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Crete
Chamberlain
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Abdavita
Heth Court of Australia
Spreme
Commonwealth
New Zea
Lanes Public
HKNL
MacDenvel
Abbuty Street
H. F. Stacey
Gairns
Burns, Philp and Co
Arewatta
Adelaide Company, Limited
Parimga
Wednnesday
Moutilyam
Port Douglas
Wada
Lass O' Gowrie
Poris
Macridyan Wasson
Innisfail
Shipping Notes
Towres Share Market
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
Igt
Swan
Conklin
Waterman
P.O. Box
Skeetobane
Robert Craig
Ae Cairns
Speece
Cairne
E. J. Harris
Victoria
Green's
Chillagoe District
Warden's Monthly Report
Cardross
Jld
Truxittle
Lancewood
the Mile
Broddie’s Camp
Irvinebank Company
Carden
Dever
Fevel
Laverock
Klondyke
Cleland
Ruliowne
F. Brown
England
St. Mary's
St Mary's
Minnie Grimes
Agnes Geancy
London College of Music
Florrie Clines
Agnes Lawerence
the Post
Noonan
Paringa
Caren
F. Watson
Queensland
Myal
Nyal
Carns Shire
Townsville “Star
Esplanade
The
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