Australasian Steamships schedule fragment shows voyages
The readable lines list voyages and passenger names for ships of Australasian Steamships Ltd from January 21 to 24 toward Townsville Cooktown and Tooseville. Names include Captain Stewart and Captain Minehame among passengers and crew with several ladies and gentlemen and multiple onboard staff.
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Lassobowne
Stewart
Townsville
Mesdames
KR Stewart
Maral Messes
Movements of Vessels Burns Philp Line
Burns, Philp and Co, Ltd announces weekly movements with the Rarai a sailing from Fowsswille every Tuesday evening at 11 pm for Conttewn. It returns the following morning and departs again at 1 am for Towtewile via Svamoc in the south.
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Burns, Philp and Co, Ltd
Fowsswille
Conttewn
Towtewile
Adelade Company seeks sailors for Waterstar service
Adelade Company Limited advertises crew vacancies for the Waterstar vessel. Rusteslan Steamships Limited reports mining operation power and schedule changes with departures at 7 am to Port Teecgles and Cooktown returning by 1 pm, then proceeds to Lucinda and Teewes. The Hyrwak steamer departs Townsville January 27 and another service leaves Townsville February 3 for coastal ports.
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Mineream
Port Teecgles
Cooktown
Lucinda
Teewes
Lass Gewrice
Tone Towoseuie
Calas
Mowniven Hmarour
Cardwell
Leevits Cramp
Dune Island
Townsville
Lewis
Iwinstall
Foarte
Foarte 1 Therslay
Coenedne Wih
Seethers
Hyrwak
Jeawary
Townaville
Shipping notes argue government meddling not to blame for freight shortage
The article reports claims that shipping shortages in the Commonwealth stemmed from government interference, while the Prime Minister rejects this. He says freight rates have remained moderate to attract ships, noting Britain’s mercantile fleet is organized under a national banner and thousands of tons of Australian wheat and other cargo were chartered abroad to sustain trade.
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Vrese
Mercartle Marine
Britain
Rome
Great
Progen
Commonwealth
Moon Phases and Tides for January 1917
Moon phase notes list Fell Moon at 4:42 pm and New Moon at 4:40 pm with daily tides. Mentions January appearances and best gears for the tides, unclear dates. The text is fragmented and contains several garbled phrases.
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Roth
Seth
Jar
Pormgee
Goth
Commercial market report from Brisbane cattle sale
MacTaggar’s sick report notes loamyey conditions and penned stock. Last week’s crorered rates show cattle prices with fourth var watch. bullocks sold around £16 25. Market fluctuations and competition impacted prices.
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Brisbane
Fenwick's Stock Report from Bris bane Salesmen
Fenwick and Co report salesmen in Bris bane note sheep stock and price trends. The text indicates prices roughly equal to last week and mentions Kent or Taylor Estates in connection with accounts.
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Fenwick and Co
Brisbane
Taylor E Estates
Daurers Scinkers and Backs Stocked in Cairns
The Cairns Post reports a full stock of Daurers Scinkers and Backs in all colours and sizes. Available for purchase with various款 sizes and hues.
Wheat outlook discussed by Carruthers in Australia visit
Mr Carruthers former director of Lindley Walker in Sydney after seven months in England and America. He warns England faces a serious outlook as radical changes sweep away conservatism and insists land should be used to grow food, notably wheat. He praises Imperial shipping nationalisation and urges Australian government support for farmers with price guarantees.
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KN. Carruthers
Messrs Lindley, Walker, and Co. Led
Sydney
England
Ameres
Sydney Morning Herald
Carruthers
Australia
Great Briain
Canada
Mr Hughes
Jnhead
United States of America
Maine
India
Roseia
Mining notes from 19th century register
The record lists multiple mining items and mine names with odd legible snippets. References include Mt. Cuthbert St. Mungo Vulcan Kalamadan Mareeba Tyrconnell New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Bowen River Coal and Catrus Pictures with various weights and statuses.
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Mr. A
Citi
Shareboker
Corellia
Hampden
Mt. Cuthbert
St. Mungo
St. Andrew
Pds
Pum
Vulcan
Call Pond
Tommy Burns
Lode Hill
Gilmore
Hill
Asmal
Inguana Comsola
Kalamadan
Mareeba Gold Mines
N.L
Tyrconnell
New Minnie Moxham
Oaks
Poor Oaks
Con
Bowen River Coal
Coal and Yoke Co. Ltd
Catrus Pictures
Market Quotations From A M Callum Co On Shares
Messrs A M Callum and Co Bow Street report share quotations for January 24 with prices including Booneerths Bril lent extended and 8d at 5 1 2, Kalamadan 2 3, Mills United 8 and 5 2, St Ameer 5 pod at 5 1 2, cross 5 6d appan 6d, Vulcan 5 6d, Bowen Coal 5 50, sales 290 at St Mungo 2 6.
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CH. Towers
Messrs. A. M'Callum & Co
Sharetawkers
Bow Street
Booneerths
Brilliant
Clark
Ify
Kalamadan
East Mexican
Mills’ United
New
Minnie Moxham
Jucen Cross
Appan
St Ameer
Possible Candidese Ts Named by Returned Soldiers Group
A Brisbane election report notes a proposed candidate for Federal elections opposing W F Finlayson. The group behind the bid is the Returned Soldiers and Patriotic National Political League. The candidate’s name is not yet confirmed with a hint of Rev A C Plane’s possible involvement.
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Brisbanne
Mal
W. F. Finlayson
Brisbane
Returned Soldiers
National Political League
Pelvic
A.C . Plane
Death of Mr David Brown Foremost Lands Officer
The Daily Mail reports the death of Mr David Brown of Grey Terrace a long time capable lands department officer. Born in Brisbane on January 10 1860 he studied at the Normal School and Brisbane EIT Fyay in later years. His passing follows a period of illness and comes as a surprise to colleagues.
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David Breen
Lands Department
David Brown
Grey Terrace
Daily Mail
Brown
Brisbane
Airvey
Queensland
New Wales
Molloy railway purchase fuels debate on education and state value
The article argues for keeping the Molloy railway sale, detailing its built value, economic benefits to Lands Department land sales and timber work, and the risk of suspending traffic. It criticizes Legislative Council ignorance and notes northern representation as a weakness while urging informed scrutiny by councillors and assembly.
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Molloy Railway
Queensland
Ruuivey Comegiomer
Lands Department
Cairns Government Railway
Molloy Coy
Assembly
Legislative Council
Wise
eFmpsities
Thhe
Chillagoe
Oroject
Fr. Adel Opens with Wide Stock of Goods for Cash
Paragraph outlines Mr A Wed opening Fr Adel with large cash stock in groceries drapery boots and shoes. Terms cash. Announcement notes changes to land acts and lease schemes affecting freehold titles and farm tenure, with comment on labour lease substitutes and upcoming committee reviews.
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Fr. Addel
Leprosy Case Leads to Quarantine in Gordonvale
Early Wednesday morning Gordonvale Police and Ambulance officers detained a coloured man from Mt. Sophia suspected of leprosy. Dr. Clarke confirmed advanced disease and the patient was quarantined at the station. A separate note mentions strong Buick sales figures in NSW and Queensland.
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Rountree
Gordonale
Johnson
Gordonvale
Mt. Sophia
Clarke
Appreciation Letter From Rail Workers Guild Shipboard
A message dated 27 November from W Harry Edwards captain aboard a transport expresses thanks for camp equipment including chairs and tables provided by railway employers and others. The writer notes appreciation from those on board and mentions nearing the end of the journey.
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Caime Hed Cross Equipment Guild
Cairns Parteecens Fend
W. Harry Edwards
Chanhsin
Northern Herel pictorial subjects offered to readers
The list features portraits of soldiers including a likeness of Pres. A. R MacGregor Cairns, plus a group of teachers and children Mulgrave Island Torres Straits. Other images show Thursday Island Port Moresby Mourilyan Harbour entry, Biboohra boilera oo tery Tyrconnell mine, local team scenes, emus Hawkesbury College and a {comic} closing the week.
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Herald
Pre. A. R MacGregor
Cairns
Mulgrave Island
Torres Straits
Thursday Island
Port Moresby
Mourilyan Harbour
Biboohra
Tyrconnell
Emus
Hawkesbury College
Brsw
Social at Olitanoes Hall for Aquaticette members leaving for front
The Cethon Aquaticette held a Tuesday social in Olitanoes Hall with H Moody and H Ficmne departing for the front. A large attendance praised by the club, Patron A J Draped attended with Mrs and a daughter.
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Cethon Aquaticette
Olitanoes Hall
H. Moody
H. Ficmne
A. J
Mra
Hex Daighters
Oes Peetent
Eg Oressok
Aquatic
Ae Pears
Innisfail Telegram Row Over Sugar Cropping Claims
A correspondent disputes yesterday's Innisfail telegram alleging unsatisfactory progress at South Johnstone. He rejects the claim that 16 tons of cance make a ton of sugar and says the amid is working well and aims to complete the crop. He notes it has set an Australian weekly crushing record despite difficulties.
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South Johnstone
Mackay and Co Introduce Eye Testing Service
Detician at Mackay and Co announces a new eye testing initiative with Mr M Scott in Cairns. Testing rooms and apparatus are installed to determine correct glasses, promising public benefit and improved service from Mackay and Co.
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D. Mackay Co
M. Scott
Cairns
Mackay's
Mackay and Co
German Atrocities and Labour Controversies in War Time
A correspondent comments on German deportation of French and Belgian workers to Westphalian mines and winter fields, describing it as slavery and a wartime atrocity. The Australian Sugar Journal notes ongoing legal rulings in Australia on sugar industry labour disputes and prohibition, with references to High Court decisions in Sydney and recent mill awards in the southern regions.
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Germany
Sager Journal
Australian Sugar Journal
Australia
Justice Barton
High Court
Sydney
Tecaon
Abe
Acta
Public quarrel over Boer War service in Cairns campaign
In a referendum era controversy a Queensland Labour MP accused a Cairns resident of no service with the British in the Boer War, sparking rumors and heated letters to editors. Percy Pease defended truth, stating the claims were false and urging accountability for slanders amid local political turmoil.
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Queensland
Cairns
Ital
Ivania
Perso
Serame
Tebuses
Percy Pease
South Afrca
Land
Post” and Herald
South Africa
Obscene Language Charge In Cairns Court
A man named W. A. McConville faced a Cairns Summons Court charge for using obscene language. Inspector Whight of the Cairns Railway Department presented the case. Mr. Ferry imposed a fine of £3 with costs, and in default a distress warrant.
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W. A McConville
Whight
Cairns Railway Department
Cairns
Ferry
PLM
Gheste Bane mosquito defender description
An old Craiz production advertises Gheste Bane as a universal mosquito deterrent. It claims to protect infants, adults, town and country folk from all insects and to guard against malaria yellow fever and other diseases. Sold in 1/ bottles or by post free a/3 RK Craig Vice-Regal Chemist Cairne.
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Robert Craig
Craig
Cairne
Malay Drug Suspect Testimony At Mackay Police Court
In Mackay Police Court a Malay defendant faced morphia selling charges. Witness Molyoake testified the packet contained morphia but stopped short of confirmation. He offered to prove it by injecting half a grain into his arm, while Inspector Wyer commented on the solicitor's conduct.
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Mackay
Molyoake
Wyer
A Magistrete’s Initiative in Prewar Queensland
Magistrate Oscar tone ice at Clerm y earned a strong reputation for decisive action after floods. As food shortages rose, some residents bought scarce goods to profit, while Power commandeered all foodstuffs for the Government and shut hotels, actions disputed for lack of legal authority.
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Oscar Tone
Clermy
Queensland
Powers
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