Shipping notes on the Fort of Cairns and Ballatina ship activity
Shipping bulletin reports Fort of Cairns sailing on January 11 with Ballatina from the south carrying passengers air cargo for Gulf ports. Allen and Seta Lad noted as agents. Indi from Goondi with raw sugar reported Adelaide as destination. Loy Lul listed as aganita, January 11. Carroo and Gull sailing to Adelaide with unspecified cargo. Allen again associated with Ballatina.
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Ballatina
Gulf Ports
Allen
Seta Lad
INDI
Goondi
Raw Super
Adelaide
Loy Lul
Aganita
Aus N Company Shipments To Phosphate Island Route
The AUS N COMPANY MUNGARA due January 13 from the south will depart about January 14 for Ocean Island to mine phosphates, then proceed to Port Adelaide. Mareeba and Wha Il) bound for the south with Ekllina also sailing south, Jenanuary 6.
Australian ships depart Brisbane and Cairns schedule notices
A jumble of ship departures and sailing dates from Australian ports. Vessels bound for Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and other destinations are listed with planned leave dates including January departures and upcoming port calls. The fragment preserves multiple ship names and routes with various origin points and timelines.
Eastern and Australian Lines Trade Winds at Sea
Shipping notices report various vessels including Burns and Coy Led shipping from London to Caledon arriving mid January. Philp and partners list arrivals bound for Queensland and Vancouver with staged dates in January. The fragmented OCR notes reference East and Australian Orient lines and several ports, with multiple entries naming ships, owners, and routes through January.
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Duce Londom
The Woodarra Leaves Townsville Today for Cairns
The overcraft ship Woodarra is due to depart Townsville for Cairns tomorrow after loading a general cargo from its home port. Harbour Board notes show December 1924 port activity including 74 vessels totaling 96 553 tons gross, with shipowners and firms like Urine Philp and Co. Ltd. listing various cargoes such as copper, timber, sugar, and ore.
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Carnes
Wallons
Urine, Philp and Co., Ltd
Rubinds
Hambledon
Monaman
Goondi
South Johnstone
Tides and Moon Report From Wet Mearter
Wet Mearter reports tides and moon phase with high water predictions. Early morning observations note a 1.43 am reading and a 5.43 am high water in this coastal report.
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Wet Mearter
Jan Tith
ENGLIGM BOXING LONDON Gathers Notable Names
Boxing item from London mentions Ivy and Abe with mixed initials and a reference to Jane and the MBs. Ted Sandwins is named as son of omeriginated Fred, indicating a family link in the report.
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London
Ivy
Abe
Jane the
Mbs
Young Ghenna
Ted Sandwins
Fred
The Daily Telegraph News and Studio Orchestra Highlights
A dense OCR fragment lists weather notes, station signals, and multiple concert and lecture items. It mentions Hotel Carlton performances by the Orelestra, the Studio Orchestra, and various travelogues, tea music, and evening signals. Names include Efotel Carlton, Mr A Ke Featherstone, and Mrs Hilda Midview.
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Dailey Standard
L21
Laniee
Carlton
Hotel Caron Semphem Orelestra
Ion
A. Carew
Arajo College
Mroo
Worthal
Seotieh
Olichinelta
Simdio Orobirstra Trundoetor
RK Featherstone Tea
Pipers Oor Crotchi
Vielin Sale
Vale
Mehohe
Momeknon
Uheghestra
Tarisula
Sanderson
Mr. WE
Mirwintent Uruat
Sole
Hilda
Midview
Fieotly
Eluctin
Ainda Orrchestra
Ain Y ON
Santas
Amiberowiee
Obenh
PD Dravid
Vanigher
Mr A. Brom
Veal Somielgady
Signe
Cedarer
Schyllee Meath
Ben Trots
Studio
Areliet Tourit Rales
Martins
Khalian
Wwe
Palmer River Gold Company Order and Delivery Notice
A fragmented report notes Palmer River Gold Company and affiliates ordering steel plates from Bridoors Ha Py In and arranging early delivery. It mentions timing for ship material arrival and plans to analyze components upon arrival, with worker end dates referenced.
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Espe
Hws
Kruwelt Fy. Fark
Hichtmanl
Vietoris
Aayghes
Javinus
Bridoors
Palaver River Gold Company Graveling Costs Decline
The Palaver River Gold Company reports costs for graveling and timbering near the Adelong Coys site. Expected production yields and labor expenses show modest gains. projected net output reaches around 700 units after credits. Weather and civil conditions influence work pace as crews prepare to resume extraction and treat ore for shipment.
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Palaver River Gold Company
Vubie Ward
Walter Baker
Palmer
Adelong Coys
Lee Nebel
Ata
Sardine Tin Mines N L report December outputs
The Sardine Tin Janines report completed returns for December, noting a late season for Christmas holidays. A total of 14 tons of cats were produced, with an estimated value of £2700 from the Whack tin of an ag prestimate.
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Pero
Pyar
Brisbane Produce Market Summary for January First
Light supplies at Brisbane Market with Monra aterette las Laverme chaff and hay from New South Wales in mixed condition. Prices held firm for good quality feed while inferior lots declined. white Spanish tops sold around S/K. mine and potato offerings were limited or none.
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Brisbane
Monra Aterette Las Laverme
Nsw
Laverne Hay Fron
In Memoriam and Death Notices From Mareeba Hospital Fragment
Death notices and memorial blurbs list Mrs Wieland of Mareeba Hospital January 4 and several family names including Frank Wieland Fred Wieland Janies Roy Reid Jos O Shea and others with a later grave remembrance for Minnie Clifford January 12 1925. The fragmentary text also mentions Christopher Cummings Robert Charles James Thomas and Annie Flizan Vorkman Thornborough with a note of deceased miners and a prayer phrase Thy Will be done.
Grateful thanks to nurse and hospital staff
A family thanks Nurse FLN for care during the birth of their infant weighing pounds and also thanks Dr Craig and District Mercy Hospital staff for their kind help. Messages of sympathy are welcome at the family’s address via friends and well-wishers.
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Kitsas
Fln
Wr Craig
Muum Mengis
Noel Mir
Aval
Uiyedis
Mytron
Wind Nurse
Distriet Mersyrital
Franada
Ely
Geometoral
Eurpathy
Government tax debate stirs public opinion and stakes
A clipped report notes ongoing discussions over fiscal policy and government fairness, with calls for taxpayer consideration and a potential review of measures. Citizens express festive optimism despite perceived tensions, while observers urge clear, decisive action and broad input before final decisions.
Cairns Waterfront Jetty Plan Faces Public Scrutiny
A Cairns Health Board proposes adding a small jetty near the wharf to relieve current facilities and improve waterfront appearance. Opponents worry over disfigurement of the water and potential disruption to the harbor, while supporters argue for a better scheme that preserves access and reduces noise from future wharf extensions. Local officials cite costs and shoreline reclamation as ongoing concerns.
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Cairns Hilthot
Jin Cairns
Barton Point
Cains
Financial strains and tax debate across the Commonwealth
The piece critiques the federal budget and taxation, arguing deficits rise while taxpayers carry the burden. It condemns waste and proposes tighter revenue oversight, warning against excessive government spending and urging balancing expenditure with legitimate services. It notes reliance on Customs, excise, and postal revenue, and calls for fiscal restraint.
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Metorwick
Alsin
Rome
Perry
Oliver
Commonwealth
Customs and Excise
Areo
Helping the Hospital Levy Accepted by Cane Growers
A correspondent reports efforts by the sugar growers in the Johnstone River district to aid the famine hospital. At a meeting in Clarewerd Crome at Lonisfail the area enul of the cane industry agreed on a levy of per ton on cane with a five per grower, funds to be donated to the hospital.
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Johnstone River
Fimesfade
Clarewerd Crome
Lonisfail
Piteck-Cae
Residence change at North Queensland pastoral properties
Mr J Redcliffe Wilson leaves Strew Hotel and agrimine pastoral holdings in North Queensland. Air HF Reinfrey from Stock Department steps in. Wilson has long lived at Mount Surprise Station with the company’s northern properties, amid recent weather and retreating rainfall.
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J. Redcliffe Wilson
Agrimine Pastoral Properties
Castle, Holding
Queensland
Air
HF Reinfrey
Meas Kirt & In
South
Krismane
Wilson
Mount Surprise
BK Oyears
Fragmented notes on 1814 wharf work and committee action
Vague minutes mention a 1814 Camis wharf project, a fat-man service offer, and a cyanide program. Engineer Bowie reports poor work. Moe and Wet. Wm. Meare Tad A. Ata propose delay for lack of a seconder. Superintendent’s clause details cattylit etc.
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Camis
Pater
Mert
Bowie
Haal
Chet Moe Apelin Tienen
Wet
Meare
A. Ata de
Atari
Merhavn
Traffic convictions stack at city court
H Hen nett, a tce manufacturer, faced Summoen Court on speeding at Grove and Sheridan. He pleaded guilty after a prior speeding conviction and was fined £10 with 3/6 costs. The case was presented by Senior Sergeant Toohill.
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H. Hennett
Tce
Grove
Sheridan Streets
Toohill
Dennett
Sheriden-street
Winton Charles Watkins
Splendid Cattle Trade Reaches North Queensland
A consignment of Hereford bulls bred by D. C. McConnell and Co. from Cressbrook, near Wristyane, arrived at Cairns on the train yesterday. The stock, largely pedigreed, was purchased for Mr. Farle and placed at Beicher IV station and lawra River. The sale marks a notable movement of high quality cattle to northern stations, with Farle’s breeding program expected to boost North Queensland stock.
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Wairnes
D. C. McConnell and Co
Cressbrook
Wristvane
Fi. Farle
Beicher IV
Ewmites Marin
Tuboohra
Lawra River
Air Farle
Queensland
Vieve
Cairns
Whey
Arin
Fragmented Harbors Board Meeting and Weather Notes
The report cites a harbor board chairman and Mr. Brown, with mention of drunkenness conviction and discharge. It records a short harbor meeting, apologies from attendees, and a special court reading. Weather data shows rainfall, temperatures, and barometric readings with several small showers.
Weather Forecast from the South Coast and Peninsula
Unsettled in the South Coast and Peninsula regions with rain and thunderstorms between the Gulf and the Darling Downs. Showers along central western coast areas. Winds mainly south eastern to easterly, with north easterly in the north. Temperature rising in the southeast.
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Prishane
Queeiratland
Gulf
Darling Downs
Wml
New Boat Jetty Planned by Cairns Harbor Board
At a Cairns Harbor Board meeting authority was given to build a new jetty to accommodate engineers and boats. The planned site lies between the Aquatic Hall and the river boat shed, as recommended by the engineer, despite objections from the Harbor Master. The executive committee and engineer visited the site and supported the jetty, though the master urged caution.
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Cairns
Anand
Coens Wird
B.A. Atterton
Tes Bray
Hein
Witel Hid
Medor
Mia
McIvOR Case Shows Detailed Police Promotion Appeal
An appeal by Sergeant Melvor McIvOR challenges his replacement as Rockhams Police Sergeants chief. The board heard that despite nine years in charge and a long record of service, promotions were denied after promises by the Commissioner, with McIvOR citing retirement timing and prior favorable records.
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Tee
Rerpeant
Melvor
Police
Rockhams
Seni- Artis
Arehedati Tatrmant
Abe, Kom Connor
Metdon
Commisasioner
Commissioners Case Highlighting Police Merit
Commissioner of Police W H H Ryan praised the appellant Metwer and O’Conner for meritorious service in intricate Queensland history cases. He noted Metwer’s exceptional work and O’Conner as an excellent, capable sergeant, though not always meeting the commissioner's standard.
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W. HH. Ryan
Atenience Politer
Connarbenger
Melver
Ebenezer
Micleor
Examination of Sergeant O Connor in promotion dispute
The report details how Sergeant O Connor led appellant work and the promotion process linked to Ebeneree murder investigations. It notes Melvor’s appointment as Senior-Sergeant and argues promotions favored the Crane branch, suggesting broader officers’ influence and potential unfair opportunity. The Board's decision and ongoing review are referenced for proper authority review.
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O'Connor
Oconner
Ebeneree
Petrie Terrace
Ipswich
Rosewood
Harmony
the Crane
Maloney
Airipapals Jomner
Melvor
Beioresahe Lane
General Police
Ihe
General J Olice
Sued Again Chaplins Latest Divorce Suit
Los Angeles files show Tauries C I Maplin seeking divorce from Lue Grey Chaplins, alleging numerous charges against the film star. Separate notes mention incidents involving animal care and seaside stings from marine life, including a young boy injured by a sting while at play.
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Los Angeles
Tauries CI Maplin
Lue Grey
Mourilyan Branch Meeting Deliberates on Leadership and Cane Authority
At Moresby near Innisfail on January 11 the Mourilyan Branch of the ASLA held a meeting presided by KR Campbell. Members debated strengthening the district executive, noted nominations for Cane Masters Hoard elections closing January 17, and discussed a February 24 ASIA meeting. A letter from Brisbane urged the branch to appoint a delegate and prepare for upcoming proceedings while financial matters to the ASA and cane industry were reviewed. The group also discussed a tractor school and possible levy changes through the USPLA if needed, and agreed to address Government locomotives on the small gauge Mourilyan line with spark arrestors when the delegate reports back.
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Brisbane
ASTA
Elecy
Duff
Marilyan
ASA
Forte
As.t.a
Ar. McCutchcheon
Gatton College
Mesars
McCutcheon
F. Fegrinso
UPA
Campbell
Mourilyan
Allocation motion endorsed amid debate on fairer method
The meeting considered that a fairer allocation method could be developed than the current Wigan industry approach. Strong opposition emerged to any allocation scheme viewed as restrictive, highlighting concern over fairness and practicality in the proposed reform.
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Wigan
Retention money dispute and land transfer protest
The meeting passed a motion by Mr McCutcheon to require a second medical examination before any employee can claim retention pay if they reach decor. A protest was approved against the transfer of cane land from Warabullen to Mourilyan Mill and a note to the Central Cane Prices Board was made. The secretary was instructed to contact Mr Homer about truck access from Goond Mill to Liverpool Creek after the department refused, unlike allowances given to South Johnstone growers.
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McCutcheon
Warrabullen
South Johnstone
Mourilyan
Central Cane Prices Board
Homer
Cairns
Goond Mill
Liverpool Creek
Mowrilvan
Road notice clarifies private access near Johnstone Shire
A motion directs the secretary to inform Johnstone Shire Council that the road between local farms and Raffa is public and not private property. Cleaver and Cellidoni claim no right to the government road due to private enclosure.
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Johnstone Shire
Raffa Amd
Messrs
Cleaver
Cellidoni
Mill Suppliers Meet Firms Up Expanded Committee
At the Ingham meeting held Saturday on mill suppliers election, the Mill Suppliers' Committee will be increased to five seats with vacancies filled by a rival candidate. The chair urged inviting all members to fill vacancies including the Victoria delegate and to proceed with Macknade delegate Mr G Gerson as part of the council.
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Milla
Cannanae
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Jin
Fay
Ares
Cere
Wunaber
Threa
Tive
Cue
Fuente Proscar
India
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G. Gerson
Macknade
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