Arrivals Report From January 11 Details
Shipping notice lists Mogrilyan under Captain Mindane arriving from Townsville via parts. Passengers include James Cook EL Koster J Divie and child Frossy J Clem Charpoom Hastings Makatin Corre Miss Bryant Hollman Sue Parris T H Reed Reed Marty Cameron Fossey Gliddon Harvette Mities G Coale Holliman J Cossers Grimshaw W Gibson Hodgsns De A Gibson T H Reed W McManus D Kyte F Roveler Doke Father OConnor Becesso Walls Mack Lean G Cleo Fr King J Brown Ingram J Willams J O Flaherty E Peever J W Evans Pettigren J Mitchell Js Boyle Adey J Lang McKenzie W Leaton J F Deckan McMillan McKenzie W R Jehmso W Symons FL Haynes J Roach J B Symons Team ED Jones 2 Low Horsefield A Shipton Wills Lowery Deakin January 11 from Nee Guinea Burns Philp and Co. cargo?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogrilyan
Mindane
Townsville
Parts
James G. Cook
EL. Koster
J. Divie
Child
Frossy
J. Clem
Charpoom
Hastings
Makatin
Corre
Misses Bryant
Hollman
Sue
Parris
T. H. Reed
Reed
Marty
Cameron
Fossey
Gliddon
Harvete
Mities
G. Coale Holliman
J. Cossers
W ‘Grimshaw
W Gibson
Hodgsns
de A. J. Gibson
W. McManus
D. Kyte
F. Roveler
Doke
Father O'Connor
Becesso
Walls
Mack
Lean
G. Cleo
Fr. King
J. Brown
Ingram
J. Willams
J. O’flaherty
E. Peever
Deakin
Macwma
Capp
Williams
Guinea
Burns, Philp and Co
Iid
Mgemis
Departures list for January sailing from Australian Steamships Ltd
The notice records departures by Australian Steamships Limited on January 11 and January 12. Vessels Mornlyan and Law of Gowrie sail to Cowktownr and Townsville respectively, with named passengers AOH Gilson, FL HL Payre, Mishap Kreavy, Wallace, AL dred, Allen aboard, plus second saloon travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mornlyan
Movements of Vessels and Sailings across Ports
Keranda sails Tuesdays from Townside to Port LeouDouglas and Cook town, returns Thursday, sails 11 o’clock to Townsville. AUS steamers depart Cairns Saturday reach Townsville Tuesday Bowen Mackay Tuesday Keaborne Thursday. Vessels proceed south to Sydney Monday Melbourne Thursday return with Wyreemaw from the south Thursday Morinda to New Guinea ports tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Leouglas
Cooktown
Townsville
Cairns
Lendsy
Bowen
Mackay
Keobane
Sydney
Melbourne
Arishare
Wyreemaw Doe
Morinda Searce
New Guinea
Adelaide Company Steamers Reach Southern Ports Schedule
Adelaide Company Limited lists steamers to Cairns Townsville Bowen Mackay Sydney Melbourne and return routes with Melbourne Sydney Ersbace Rupara and Townsville operations. Australian Steamships Limited details Townsville Mackay Port Alma Brisbane Sydney Melbourne schedules with outbound and return voyages. Mourilyan service from Townsville promotes Port Douglas Cooktown and Wesneville, Lass o G overve arrivals, idle notes. Fearnley and Co. Sid Tarquan schedule departs Spayttona Kong February 1st heading Changsha via Hong Kong February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Steamships, Limited
Townsville
Mackay
Port Alma
Brishane
Brishire
Sydery
Melhourne
Meltourne
Sydney
Bosbane
Beehane
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Wesneville
Lass o'Goverve
Torsday and
Iesvirg
Fearnley and Co
Sid Tarquan
Spayttona Kong
Tot
Changsha
Hong Kong
Shipping notes reveal cargo dispute on Marsina and Kuragie calls
The Papmie steamer Marsina arrived from Ralayt and Port Moresby and berthed after delays cited by Harbor Masters. The Kuragie reached Catras from Townsville with disagreements between Waterside workers and shipping firms over cargo handling aboard, prompting expected further discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papmie
Marsina
Ralayt
Port Moresby
Apt Middleton
Catras
Townsville
Swwer
Prstei
Watershire
Moon Phases and Tidal Info for January 1916
The item lists lunar phases for January including New Moon on the 1st, First Quarter on the 9th, and Last Quarter on the 23rd with times. It also notes apogee and perigee dates and a January 12 1916 tide time of 5 16 pm. The text contains garbled remnants and stray letters.
Mining Quotations From A H Clarke Sharebroker
Abbot Street quotations list prices for multiple mining shares and coal ventures including Coretta Hampden Mt Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew Wy Amal Lode Hill Amal Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell and Tyrconnell Extended with varying bids and offers. Also notes Bowen River Bowen Coal and Coke Leisner Wolfram block Palace Pictures Cairns Pictures and Oaks properties with prices or fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Clarke
Abbott Street
Coretta
Hampden
Mt Cuthbert
St Mungo
St. Andrew
Vulcan
Ailmore
Lode Hill
Ulamadan
Rod
Mareeba Gold Mines
N.L
Tyrcnonell
Tyrconnell
Minnie Moxham
Oaks N. Pu
Oaks Reserve
Thompson's Oaks
Leisner
Wolfram Block
Bowen River
Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Led
Palace Pictures
Cairns
Towers Share Market Chart Entry
Stock brief listing various items with prices and abbreviations across multiple entries. Mentions Brilliant Extended, New Dril Freehold, Minny Moxhem, Victoryy Ad, Corea, St. Andrew, St. Mungo, Vulcan and others with bid figures and fractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Bomiq Dundy
Ya S
Deepa
Bril
Tock
Brilliant
Silyl
Peids
Clarks
East Mexicam
New Dril
Freehold
Minny Moxhem
Quen Crom
Papuan
Victoryy
Sd. Corea
St. Andrew
St. Mungo
Vulcan
Townsville tributers seek vents closure and drainage board
At a Saturday meeting in Charters Towers AMLilis Laited tributers urged the Government to press for total closing down of the mines while keeping vents open for tributers. They also called for the formation of a Drainage and Ventilation Board for the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Charters Towers
Metal Market Prices Report from London
The London market reports copper at 846 to 56 5 based on odd phrasing with ranges and midpoints, lead at 92 to 31 10, spelter at 88 to 77, and silver priced at 3/250. Conversion notes indicate miscellaneous per pound and shilling values for metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mt Peter Gold Mines Specimens Exhibit Rich Ore
On view in Mr A W Clark's office are fine specimens from Mr Jorgenzen's mine showing gold freely and indicating the ore class commonly found in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Clark
Jorgenzen
Textile listings from an old market catalog
An OCR fragment shows fabric items with prices and descriptions including pure white twill sheeting calicos damasks and towels. Items list widths such as 36in 58in 70in and multiple price points, with terms like A/14 1/3 1g and varied color patterns including white and brown with blue stripes.
Do We All Realise The Issue
An English language column questions awareness of Australia’s fate amid a global war. It invokes appeals across Australia to explain grave dangers threatening the British Empire and its Allies, urging readers to face the imminent death struggle with Germany and the Entente alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Femiera
Germany
The Oaks Battery Reported Open-Cut Crushing Progress
The Oaks manager J J Tully reports on January 1916 operations at the open-cut crushing ore. tonne numbers and estimates for month end, noting testing concentrates and potential sale on the field with a hoped 1 percent return if 1000 tons month yields gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Tully
Ellos
Taneed
Grey Widow
Brown's Battery
Fight the War Within Australia to Endure the Great Struggle
A call to young Australians to join the effort in World War I, oppose complacency, and take up arms in defense of Empire. The piece cites Gallipoli sacrifices and urges cooperation with military authorities, noting the duty to endure and conquer for justice, freedom, and national destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Europe
Commonwealth
Gallipoli
Jameson
Cairma
Dardanelles
Germany
German Crime Records and British Ideals Debate
A discussion contrasts German crime statistics with Britain’s. The piece argues official German figures show higher rates of violence and youth crimes, challenging the view that Germans share British standards. It envisions a future where nationals live freely, contrasting two worldviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Death Notice for O'Donohue Kin
New Year’s Day death notice for Mary wife of M O Donohue at Tagisfail. She is beloved mother and sister in law to Mrs A W Mighili of Gordonavals and mother of W I Callendar. Public record notes her passing at Kittabah residence.
Mayor Receives Cable From Son Serving in Cairo
Alderman Dillon reports a message from his son Arthur on active service indicating he has arrived in Cairo and is well. The brief note confirms the health of the serviceman and conveys family relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Dillon
Arthur
Cairo
Store at Babinda opens large stocks of groceries
Mir. A. B. Waddell announces a new store at Babinda with a wide range of groceries drapery boots and footwear. Terms cash. Agent for Heyelinerene Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
A. B. Waddell Bes
Heyelinerene
Auction of Building Material Next Saturday at 11 AM
Mr. J. G. Hoare the auctioneer announces a sale by auction at his mart next Saturday at 11 am. A quantity of building material will be offered to bidders in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hoare
Relieving Mr Murray Dispatches and Absence
Mr H H Marsland solicitor will arrive from Brisbane on Tuesday to take over the practice of Mr Abi Murray during his absence on military service with the Australian Imperial Force. Mr Murray hopes to leave for Enoggera by the Arawatta this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Marsland
Brisbane
Abi Murray
Murray
Australian Imperial Force
Ennogera
Arawatta
Earthquake Damages Rabaul and Surroundings in New Guinea
The Marsina reported a recent New Guinea quake causing the Matupi causeway to drop about one foot below sea level. Rabaul Wharf undulated and three houses were demolished while the town avoided worse damage. Strong shocks reached Woodlark Island and Port Moresby endured heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsina
Cairns
New Guinea
Rabaul
Matupi
Woodlark
Ireland
Samarai
Port Moresby
Salomy Jane at Cairns Theatre In Three Night Run
The Cairns Theatre presents Salomy Jane adapted from Armstrong with Beatriz Michlena as Salomy and House Peters as Jack Dart. The story features gunplay romance and an elopement chased by villains, culminating in a river crossing. Tickets at Whittick's with two price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Salomy Jane
Armstrong
Jane
Wore
The
Harte
Bigilantes
Beatriz Michlena
House Peters
Jack Dart
Whittick’s
Hoare Auction To Sell Murray Furniture On Lake Street
Auctioneer Mr. J G Hoare will sell the entire Abi Murray household furniture and effects on Lake Street Friday at 2 30 p m. Full details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hoare
Lake Street
Abi Murray
Warning on broken bottle menace by the shore
A report warns that a broken bottle miscreant has been disturbing wares along the coast and ebb tides wash them to popular bathing spots. Bathers are urged to exercise caution during high tide to avoid severe accidents from the shattered glass.
Cold Tablets Claim Fast Relief at Cold Start
An advertisement touts Cold Cure Tablets as the quickest way to curb a cold when symptoms begin. It emphasizes starting treatment at the onset for best results and positions the product as a swift remedy.
Towers Volunteers Sworn In By Mayor
A large batch of volunteers was sworn in on Thursday by the Mayor according to the Northern Miner. The names include Egan Pugh Wellington Sullivan Herlihen Brennan M Brennan Fellows Corton Brown Roberts Mulligan Jones McElroy Carey and W G Coxon. All but Coxon depart for camp on Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Miner
Messrs
Egan
Pugh
Ve Wellington
Sullivan
Herlihen
Brennan
M. Brennan
Fellows
Corton Brown
Roberts
Mulligan
Jones
McElroy
Carey
W. G.coxon
Mr. Coxon
Mosquitoes Invade as Weather Breaks This Season
Mosquitoes surge with warm weather and visitors noting discomfort. A columnist recommends Craig's Skeeto Bane as the reliable safeguard against bites, warning about inferior imitations and urging readers to act to reduce annoyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Austral Pictures Presents Evening Programme at Town Theatre
The Austral Pictures tonight features a star film The World drama of intense interest and a tale AF She and She Bene Tiere with pathetic incidents. Comedies like Dangers of the Beard Wabquid provoke laughter. Mujesiles showcases fine photography and other dramas and comedies will be included. Popular prices apply. more novelties to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austral Pictures
Fime
Hugh
Austral
New Boys Boarding College Planned for Charters Towers
In Northern Queensland the Catholic Church announces a new Christian Brothers boarding college for boys at Charters Towers to open early in 1906. Bishop Shiel praises the move as a significant diocesan benefit, providing accessible religious and secular education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Brothers
Charters Towers
Shiel
Queensland
Wartime Farewell for Local Volunteers
Are Revoie Theres Atherton lads W Smith L Roberta and J Wears joining the colors to be published farewell tonight in the town venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
W. Smith
L. Roberta
J. Wears
Sandbag Effort By Cairns Rei Cross Society
The Cairns Rei Cross Society met on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. A B Gibson to make sandbags for the front. Attendance was good and the club logged 101 sand bags completed that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairms Rei Cross Society
A.B. Gibson
Collins Tropolax Promoted as Malaria Remedy
Public demand grows for Collins tropolax, a tropical remedy for malaria dengue and allied fevers. The sachet sells at 2 shillings 6 pence to 5 shillings per bottle and is available from W A Collins chemist in Girns North Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Queensland
New Guinea
Islands
W. A. Collins
Girns
North Queensland
Mareeba Motor Ambulance Fund Collects Total £10 1s 6d
The White Ribbon Motor Ambulance fund in Mareeba reports receipts from several collectors. James Lawson and Paull gathered £1 16s 3d from Hastie Street to Herberton Street, Mrs and Mrs Smith £3 2s, Miss O Neill £1 5s, Fuelling Exelly and Sheppard £9 15s, Union members £4 13s, totaling £10 1s 6d. The Mareeba WC T U are thankful for the efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hibbon Motor Ambulance
Mareeba
James Lawson
Paull
Hastie Street
Herberton Stret
Mins Smith
Miss O'Neill
Atherton Street
Mieses
Exelly
Sheppard
Granite Creek
WC T.U
Perfection Tooth Powder praised for decay prevention
Craig a View Regal Chemist Cairns promotes Perfection Tooth Powder as best for decay prevention and teeth cleaning. It claims to strengthen gums stop odour and sweeten breath with antiseptic properties. Bottles priced 1 shilling 5 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Robert Craig
View Regal
Cairns
Death of Charles Wallace Maintenance Inspector in Cairns
Death occurred in Cairns early on Tuesday morning of Charles Wallace a government maintenance inspector connected with the Kinesleigh Mt Garnet and Chillagee lines. The funeral from the Masonic Hall followed by brethren of the S C and EC. He leaves a wife and family to whom sympathy is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Charles Wallace
Kinesleigh
Mt.Garnet
Masonic Hall
S.C
Constitution
Messy Tassie Offer to Serve In Far Pacific
Ma or Livesey forwarded a request from Cairns men to the Defence Department seeking Germany duty in the Pacific to relieve troops for Europe. A reply from the 1st Silver District in Victoria Brisbane acknowledged the communication dated the 29th and said the matter is being considered with further advice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergi
Livesey
Defence Department
Cairns
Europe
Silre
Victoria
Tarrari
Brisbane
Wien
Variout
Gartison
War Films At Palaver Mees J C Williamson
A Sydney review praises a set of new films including Withie Our Gates depicting pre World War I espionage and a wireless spy plot. The plot centers on Binchells covert transmissions, a raid by military authorities, Binchells suicide, and Carl Heine’s imprisonment. Deeds That Word Gallipoli portrays the 25 April 1915 landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Williamson
Sperstic
Sydney
Herr
Inells Malbourse
Carl Heine
Hinden
Binchells
Binchell
Gallipoli
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burns, Phip, & Co. Limited
Adelaide Company, Limited
Bowen and
Ersbace
Rupara
Abijah Hurray
Pezenche Street
Belco Hasear
Cuirza
Mlicrronssme Botarees
Figs Court of
Ths
New Bonland
A. J. P. Memes
G. VY. Beem
J. & P. Pease
MT. Peter
Demmsk
Wif
Abbott St
the Post
the Oaks
Owen Ane
Harrison Fisher
L Sei CO
B.D
Crvic
Mets
P.O. Boe
Meleria
Mulgrave Seadache
Vics Mega
Babinda
MR. Murray
Cairns Theatre
Towers Volunteers
Christian Brothers College
Motor Ambulance Fund
M. C. Wallace
Palavr
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