Moon Phases and Ship Movements Predominate Shipping Page
Shipping notices from January list ship arrivals and departures, including Tanda, Momba, Orungal, Rio Aglw, and Carrisa, with routes between Melbourne Cairns Sydney and London. Movements warn of upcoming sailings, with dates and ports, noting agents Allen and Sinst Toul and the North Coast Steamship Company details.
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Momba
Duc Ain
Juris
Sett General
Cenrne
Babes
Vie Earth
Beisten Janwers
Batt Jariany
Petru
Garth Neweethe
Boris Pout
Matin Lott
Laney
Cairns
Jornien
Fiarh
Maccumba
Meliurin
Batts
Aris
Burns Mhilo and Co
Beavee
Rio Agwl
Airne
Arafura
Cairne
Carrisa
Trontie
Ammeriog
Pebrmary
Sanenel Allen
Sins Toul
Poerbar
SS. Co
New Senete Wales
Sediex
Daneary
Hirtelen
Gene Ry Crae
Allen Ane
Commonwealth of Steamers
Esperance Bay
Colombo
All
Lorton
Hobson's
Arroyo Hull Lansary
Loindon
Jervis
Moreton Bay
Ferndale Ius Adelerds
Fannars
Fordsdale Creirs
Woodeaves
Orient Line
Allens
Srdney Ban
Berietoau
Toad Jammer
Retuile Orvieto
Cofombo Farwary Tative Hive
Berisharne
Ormonde
Landen Jannerys
Mary Oronsay I
Nberebent
Steamers
Ouma
Raury
Mahia Toaves Comedin
Caernim Tille
Pakehy
Loto Pebrsky
Henrie
Phil
Cathay
Comorin
Malota
Moldavia
Lord Byng Dispute Over Fees Refused Payment
A note from London reports Lord Byng of View, a baron with a long career in the Great War, was gazetted in October M26. He refused to pay almost £10 for home measures, amid a dispute over fees. The status of payment remains unsettled.
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London
Lear Byng
Byte
Third Death by Own Action New Zealand Tragedies
Wellington January 20 a note reports a suicide linked to infidelity in Lyall Bay. The incident involves Harold Wilson and Miss McMirtie, with speculation of a fiancé’s involvement. The fragmentary report suggests a tragedy tied to a planned marriage and alleged infidelity.
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Wellington
Harold Wilson
Walton
Lyall Bay
Miss McMirtie
Church Services Schedule Lists Several Parishes
A readable OCR list shows church services across Andrew's Presbyterian St John’s Anglican Methodist and All Saints in Gordonvale with times for morning and evening services including Corporate Communion Sung Evensong Procession and Sermon and a note on an annual meeting and preacher Rev R H Reid Rev Cyril W Morsley among others.
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Methodist Church
Wireless Programme Brisbane Broadbasts and Youth Events
A garbled article describes a wireless programme in Brisbane, mentioning Seventh Day Adventist services, youth activities, and a schedule with times around 120 pm. It references public notices, local sports results, and various names in a fragmented fashion, reflecting OCR noise rather than a cohesive story.
Untitled Commercial Tax Notice Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment outlines likely a commercial real estate or tax notice involving properties, rates, and entities. The text mentions a property sale, prices, and legal references with scattered names and places, but many phrases are unreadable. The resulting card captures the uncertain, damaged notice context without clear specifics.
Butter and Cheese Trade in London Market Declines
A garbled report from London Market notes disruptions in butter and cheese trade due to shipping delays and government measures on food preservation. It mentions producers seeking relief from authorities and calls for treaties affecting Scottish and domestic dairy output, with a focus on supply and price pressures.
Mining the metal market headline leads with copper and silver prices
Spot copper and zinc show changes while market notes mention silver at 22 dollars and 21 cents per ounce. The brief lists diverse metals and price shifts, reflecting trading activity and market sentiment.
Extraordinary general meeting to wind up company affairs
On January 13 Mer Joan Fannie chairwoman tells shareholders at Townsville Mayan Prospecting that the board has passed a resolution to wind up the company and return capital to shareholders. An extraordinary general meeting is set for January 24 to confirm the resolution and proceed with capital redistribution.
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Mer Joan Fannie
Townsville
Traud
Nadiely
Wolel
New Gottrea
Aod
Penny Postage Restoration Urged at Conference
London January 20 as the annual conference of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce passed a resolution urging restoration of penny postage at the earliest possible date.
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London
Association of British Chambers of Commerce
In Memoriam Po Northwest Peninsula Honorary Notes
In memoriam fragment honors a passerby and family members with sparse, unclear text. The fragment mentions a funeral or memorial context and references a path, mother, sisters, and a place or date that cannot be reliably identified from the garbled OCR.
Public notice to address Cairns Post requests to Editor
The Cairns Post informs the public that all requests for attendance of any staff member in an official capacity should be sent to the Editor. All communications for insertion should be addressed to the Editor rather than to individual staff members.
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Cairns Post" Ata
Cairns
World Service Notes From Reuter’s Intelligence Brief
A terse overview notes that Reuters News Service and its world service compile intelligence from Australia and New Zealand routes, alongside other sources, to provide an integrated briefing. The fragment highlights the collaboration and special arrangements for distributing timely global information.
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Reuter
World Service
Informatco
New Zealand
Externalities and Attributes in Public Progress
The piece argues that visible public attributes drive progress and attract culture, noting Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide as examples. It credits individual enterprise, organization, planning, advertising, and public venues like museums theatres and parks for urban advancement. It questions Cairns' advertising sufficiency and presence of public essentials.
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Dane
Helge Amaide
Lonshiel
Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Ballarat
Benge
Cairns
Fractured note hints at public garden and city life
A garbled doorway of text describes a public garden and city life with references to visitors. Imprecise phrases mention a place like Vetament garden and a street scene, suggesting a local civic setting and a desire for better governance or advertisements. The legible parts imply concern for the public space and its presentation.
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Stannong Vetament
Cuipas
Feorpath voyage and Chamasedd disaster near Te Fetpeeti
On Feorpath the crew of the vessel Chamasedd faced a catastrophic event near Te Fetpeeti. The incident involved casualties and a keeper of the Conewe during the accident. Authorities began investigations and the community awaits further details.
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Feorpath
Orgeste
Arate Senmirestrerant
Paahil
Levy on Cane Brisbane Regulation Sparks Measures
Local authorities discuss tax policy affecting cane growers and harvest costs. The text notes proposed procedures, potential takings, and questions about fairness, with mention of a commission or council overseeing the plan and a call for public input.
Absent Witnesses In Court Case Closes Hearings
The court adjourned proceedings as witnesses failed to appear and present testimony. Attorneys argued the absence hindered the case, and the judge indicated future steps to locate and compel witness participation if needed. The session highlighted concerns over evidence completeness and potential implications for the trial timeline.
Conference Fails London Wage Talks Ended
A disrupted conference in London collapsed with employers and workers failing to reach a settlement. The talks centered on pay rates, with proposals like 38 per cent and 2 dollars per week discussed as potential terms. Officials stated they would review the situation and consider resuming negotiations.
Well Merited Rebuff on the Richtofen Controversy
The State executive of the Returned Soldier Levene passed a resolution last night amid a heated haw wire dispute over the Richtofen controversy. It singles out critics and calls for disciplined discussion while defending firm action on policy and war leadership.
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Sydney
Levene
The Rebuke and German War Slander Debate
The Rev. FE. Neve urged restraint amid a heated scramble over who killed Rechthaaten Was Het. British and German factions argued over responsibility while a witness defended Kiehtheafen Lua as brave and sportsmanlike, urging official dissociation from the controversy.
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FE. Neve
Illicit Selling Charge At Boarding House Report
A detailed court record describes an illicit selling charge linked to a Cairns boarding house. The narrative covers the alleged acts, witness testimonies, and the involvement of a special agent and police, detailing the scene inside a residence and the progression toward court proceedings.
Waterside awardee claim for preference heard
Sydney January hearing of the Waterside awardee claim for preference resumed with testimony regarding the petition and the committee’s findings. Judge Reels presided as arguments advanced on eligibility and authority while witnesses detailed the applicants and procedural steps affecting the status and potential outcomes of the preference claim.
Aquatics Club Meeting Yields Debate and Plans
A fragmented report details an Aquatics Club meeting with discussion and comments on upcoming activities. The notes mention arrangements, potential competitions, and a focus on safety and decorum, with references to individuals and institutions. The text is garbled but indicates ongoing planning and coordination among members and affiliates.
Fragmentary testimony in late night inquiry at city incident
An adjournment was granted until 1 am January 24 as Constable and witnesses testified about a tense night near the city. The proceedings included corroboration attempts, descriptions of the scene, and questions about the boarder and boarding house premises.
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Shiehle-street
Mr. Bennett
Jan Waren
Alee
Evilene
Exodus from Darwin Marella’s Big List Townsville
Jan 2 reports an exodus of people from Darwin to Marella as many joined the trek. The fragmentary text mentions sewer and shop references and unclear names, with scattered phrases about work and a theatre setting.
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Tyownsville
Prople
Darwin
Jasseters
Nsw
Amalgamation Shifts North Aegtes Labor Group Ties
Meo Mobert Tonpein, secretary at the Sermh Averralian Workers Union, leads a move to unite with the WAN Lt Pheer and Prk Sor in a regional merger. The North Agtes Kligg Wiuorkers' Lorhou aligns with AWW as a new federation forms under the united banner. Members from the Northern Territory pledge support amid talks at the Kepee Poommnatines House.
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Meo Mobert Tonpein
Sermh
Averralian Workers Union
Dt Jitsewtiwer Ly de Marella
Iren
Abitemh
Lt Pheer Ann Prk
Eneetioe
Colgomatean
North
Agtes Kligg Wiuorkers
Lorhou
AWW
Ijn
Kepee Poommnatines
Jooserwer
Melbonne
Millaa Millar Show Society notes on recent meeting
Fragmentary notes from the Millaa Millar Show Society meeting describe election of committee members and officers. Voters elected R. Joterstecee and others to posts, with several names listed for various roles. The record notes contingencies and remarks about the vote and attendance.
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Millaa Millar Notes. Show Society
Land and Cattle Sales Report From Mor Owens Brook Area
A fragmented notice describes multiple land and cattle sales in the Mor Owens Brook region. It mentions private sales, cattle lots, and a forthcoming cattle season starting next month with prices and buyers including Mr H Vereot, Mr Brantley Je Hierieessiey, and Mr Aretha.
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Wieter
Brantley
Aretha
Uae
The Butter Factory Mystery on the Lost Dim Line
Fragmentary report notes a reference near Lost Dim to a Butter Factory at Millia Molla station. The text mentions a railway gate, Viking new grant, and a site passed by railway authorities, with undetailed references to a permit or action.
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Viking New
Millia Molla
Railwae Dhiqaartinene
Local road works start on Millee Millan Ravenshoe main route
In Innisfail area workers begin a major road project on the Millee Millan Ravenshoe Main Road. About 400 men are employed as contractors start the death section and local councilors anticipate progress after a tense week with police and a soldiers league branch active locally.
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Vonmuber
Mai
Fachon
Donistuil
John Charles Stewart Found Guilty in Miscarriage of Justice Claim
Tae betitel court heard John Charles Stewart 2 charged with escaping from a vatala loebour Mrison in October while serving a murder sentence. Stewart pleaded not guilty, claiming miscarriage of justice and lack of motive. He testified he had no intention to murder the man. the jury found him guilty and he received two years hard labour to begin after current term.
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Laide
Tae Betitel
John Charles Stewart
Vatala Loebour
Stewart
Wal
Kelly
Navy
Alant
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Petri
PS Weis
Wilken
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OL Frans
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Port Biwes
Millaa Millaa Road
Innisfail
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