Movements of Vessels Servicing Townsville Ports in 1917
Shipping notices show Bursa, Philp and Co vessels making weekly runs from Townsville to Cooktown and Port Douglas, with departures on Tuesdays and returns Thursdays. Other ships like Kuramtaaries, Poringa, Monrilyan, Lucinda, Gowrie, Mourigan, Barwah, Cooma, and Innisfail connect Townsville with southern steamers and ports such as Lucinda, Mourigan, and Port Dowgls. Specific dates cited include January 27 and January 29 1917 with irregular sailing times and ports listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrilyan
Southern Mail
Port Dowgls
Cooktown
Lucinda
Townsville
Gowrie
Mourigan Harpwr
Lucinda Champ Pr
Dunk Island
Innisfail
Southern
Towneville
Wheat Yield Estimates for New South Wales and Australia
The statis tician compares official pre harvest figures for Victoria South Australia Western Australia and New South Wales with last year s results. Victoria shows small returns while New South Wales and other states total about 178 205 935 bushels. Since conditions improved, many expect final output near 190 million bushels with about 25 million exportable surplus.
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New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western
Printing services promo by Cairns Post
Annoyances in business can be reduced with a reliable printer. The Cairns Post promotes its printing services for development of customers and printers alike, urging readers to place future orders for printing, binding, book work, and rubber stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Post
Mining Prices Reported by Cairns Sharebroker Clarke
Me A H Clarke Cairns reports the following quota as Saturday Corella Hampden Mt Cuthbert St Mongo etc with various bids and sales numbers for mines including Valean Inguana Consols Marecha Oaks Lode Hill and Kalkamadam plus other metals and coal opportunities and references to local companies and river coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. A. H. Clarke
Sharebroker
Cairns
Corella
Hampden
Mt. Cuthbert
St. Mongo
M. Andrew
Af Valean
Tommy Burns
Lode Hill
Gitnore
Howen Coal and Cake Co. Ltd
Cains Pictures
Metal market report from Sydney and London quotations
The London and Sydney metal quotations for January 25 show copper spot and three month futures up, electrolytic copper at £134 10s, lead spot £30 10s and forward £29 10s, zinc at £52 0s, standard tim £188 7s 6d, and silver steady near £3 1s 0d with no major shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Towers Share Market Report from Bow Street Brokers
Messrs A M Callum & Co sharebrokers report the latest prices from Bow Street for several shares and bonds. Bonnie, Brillant Extended, Clarks bigs, East Mexican, Mills United, New Minnie Moxham, Hewee, Cross, Andrew, Mungo, Volcan, and Victory items appear with varied bid and ask figures and shorthand abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Messrs. A. M'Callum Hk Co
Bow Street
Bonnie
Brillant
Clarks Bigs Wa
Kalamadan
East Mexican
Mills” United
Minnie Moxham
Hewee
Mount Chalmer Mine Flux Found to Restart Venture
Mount Chalmer hopes renews as Abraham S. R. Osborne gains six months' exemption to raise capital and restart operations at the Great Fitzroy ore field. A found flux in Papas ming promises treatment solution amid past failures and copper gold ore reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Chalmers
Rockhampton
Great Fitzroy Company
J. D. McLaoehiin
Abraham Shoriey Rawlings Osborne
Mount Chalmera
Great Fitzroy
Sittaa
Osborne
Papas
Kenain
Linth
Ack Dua- Leepe
Tis
Surelimas
E-Organisaton
Laloki
Papua
Chalmers
Mt. Chalmers
Alma
Broadmount
Fitzroy
Debuna ore revival eyed for Mount Chalmers plan
Debuna ore, rich in silica, could be blended with Mount Chalmers ore to revive the Mount Chalmers mine and empower resumption with fresh flux and steelmaking potential. Wires report Molloy Railway bill reintroduction and Mount Molloy acquisition moves amid wartime copper stock control and broader metal market shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. R. Woods
Molloy
Mount Molloy
Ryan
Golden Casket Lottery Promises Solid Gold Prize
The Entertainment Committee of the Patriotic Fund has Attorney General sanction to run a large Golden Casket lottery. Tickets cost 5 shillings with 24 extra for return postage. Each ticket carries a chance at a solid gold casket worth a stated prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Fund
Pigantic Golden Casket Ary Union
Jst
Ren
Red Cross Equipment Meeting At Guild Workshop
A committee gathering is scheduled at the Guild workshop tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock. The meeting will present the materials for the trial and discuss related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dole
Insect Defense Product Sale Promises Broad Protection
The notice advertises a Weed based insect guard claimed to protect users from infant to adult against all insects. It markets a post free 1/3 K price from Craig, Vice-Regal hernst, Carns, as the best safeguard against Sosauite.
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Craig
Germany eyes new Australia in south eastern Europe mantle
The Frankfurt Zeitung criticizes German hopes of shaping Turkey and the Balkans under a Turko German alliance. It argues Germany cannot copy Britain’s empire model and warns that Abdul as a German dominion would be a joke, while Belgium and Turkey remain distant from a true comparable bloc.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Turkey
Feacie
Zeitung
England
Canada
Australia
Pera
Galata
Europe
Ong
Abdul
Paraguay
Peru
Batch of Recruits Depart in Front Line Oink Drill
A new batch of recruits departed for the oink training ground as officials announced brisk turnout. The event highlighted ongoing mobilization efforts with several units preparing for upcoming assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oink
Cairns Industry Receives Notable Recognition
Despatch notes honor Mr. J. G. Wilks and the Gee '8, praising equal respect and urging Cairns to be named. It is pleasing to note that two Cairns industries are getting a turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neem
J. G. Wilks
Gee
Cairns
Chamberlain's Tablets Promoted for Digestion Relief
An old advertising note touts Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver relief. It claims quick relief and notes the product is sold everywhere with a promotional line referencing sports news and the Northern Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digesti
Cairns Technical Term Begins Today Amid Local Notices
The new term of the Technical College starts today. Babinda Recruiting Committee calls a meeting for B3o tonight. Bend Benefit notes a Norman Park programme raised 5/a/5. committees thank the public for support.
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Cairns
Babinda
Nyala Face Cream Promises Skin Care and Brightness
A short local notice highlights Nyala Face Cream claiming skin soothing and whitening effects. It promotes retail at Grern's. A separate item notes the Catsens Citizens' Band performing a patriotic program at Norman Park on Saturday, praised for brightening dull proceedings.
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Nyal
Grern
Catens Citizens
Repatnavon
Norman Park
Esbinds Township Boot Store Jost Opens in Kirk's Rabinda
The new shop displays a large stock of ladies and gentlemen footwear including children’s shoes. Free tones and exports accompany the opening. Yearly figures show Cairns imports at 46.579 tons with exports rising to 120,219 tons, up from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esbinds
Kirk
Rabinda
Chiltres
Dorne
Cairns
Cairns Post Installs Modern Rubber-Stamp Plant
The Cairns Post introduces a new rubber-stamp making facility with an expert on site. Customers can obtain high quality stamps quickly at competitive southern prices, including pads daters and other accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cairns Police Court Debates Bail and Mental Fitness
At Cairns Police Court on Saturday, GH Chatheld forfeited bail for drunkenness. BR Ross was fined 160, in default 48 hours, for intoxication. A man charged on suspicion of unsound mind was discharged after a doctor certified he was mentally fit to be at large.
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Cairns Police Court
GH. Chatheld
Br~kenness
Ross
Kuranda Kure Relief Sold by W H Green Cairns
New arrival Kuranda Kure headache reliever touted as instant relief. Green chemist shop in Cairns markets the product at 2/6 per bottle after advertising an extensive local demand.
Buick car sales in New South Wales rise in November
The text notes 28 Buick cars sold in NSW in November with sales reaching an average of 75 cars per month. Len Parker, the Cairns sole agent, presents the figures to persuade potential buyers.
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Australia
Private Albert Speige hauer Killed in Action
Intelligence received that Private Albert Speige hauer of Watsonville was killed in action. He was a well known figure in Herberton and district, especially in tennis circles, respected by all classes. his death shocks those who knew him.
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W.A
Albert Speigehauer
Watsonville
Speigelhauer
Herberton
Queenslan
Family Service in War Times at Cairns
Mr George of Cairns reflects on his sons service in the war. Arthur volunteered for the front and was invalided home after active service. George, the eldest, is in France. Herbert Moody, the second elder, also left to serve, while many families have not offered a single volunteer despite strong faith in conscription.
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Ktpfetenn
George
Cairns
Arthur
France
Herbert Moody
Moody
Alpine defiles threaten Lombardy plain in eastern France
Fragmentary note describes troops needing overwhelming strength within days and mentions fresh settlements on Alpine passes toward Lombardy, with focus on eastern French front.
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Lombardy
Railway contracts boost Queensland rail build record
The Daily Mail reports credible authority that the Queensland government has set a record for railway building with contracts for 70 000 verats of rails awarded. The note mentions western front sources and ongoing national efforts, highlighting substantial industrial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane “Daily Mail
Queensland Railway
Final Declaration of Peace by Britain
The fragment notes Britain’s formal declaration marking the end of hostilities. Details within the readable text reference diplomatic steps and the official proclamation terminating the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
The Soldier’s Superstitions and Mascots at War
A veteran recalls fate and luck in battle from Gaba Tepe to Enoggera, noting how some believe luck charms guard soldiers. He describes a dog at the Rifle Range, tales of talismans, and a sergeant’s faded good luck note kept through battle, while praising the mothers who support the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaba Tepe
Permimenta
Enoggera
Bell
Gambelling
Lee Fafield
Inia
Moe
Australia
Fraser's
Melbourne Stadium Bout Ends After Confusing Finish
In Melbourne at the stadium Bert defeated Enck amid a disputed finish as the referee signaled a result amid unclear play by both players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ond
Stadiim
Bert
Enck
Dee Gab Tale Reveals Hidden Female Figure
A fragmentary note hints at a hidden female figure in a dated tale. The readable text suggests social or cultural context but provides limited concrete details or names.
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Macdonnell, Macdonnell & Hamlyn-Harris Solicitors
Notores
H. F. Stacey
Abbott ST. Cairns
Pittarroo
Poole Lake Street
Ivofl
Meparns Wes
Lass of
Aramac
Laptaen Geralil
Ma Mesdames Weathworth
Childern
Kennedy
Rewne
Nterme
Haytos
Sheadan
Hastie
Chidern
O'Neill
Foote
Abher
Chldeen
Stillman
Engtend
Imfint
Messes Tait
Grogan
Crowley
Saetper
Mason
Phillips
Noble
Hill
Stilluran
Hare
Allan
Lew
Quaid
Donald Carne
Evoos
Lanard
Haste
Buracree
Mathieson
Quinn
Stephens
Ic Northage
Stabe
Riosland
Hott
Tennings
Corporal Treteev
Guinane
Kirby Byrnes
Geere
Overland
Atkinson
Bursa, Philp and Co
Wortongs
Adelaide Company, Limited
Poringa
Australian Steamships, Limited
Ovina
Commercial
Wheat Statistics
Onoto
Swan
Conklin
Waterman
P.O. Box
Robert Craig
Murrat & Maersland
Spence Street
Coren
J. D
Strand Hotel
E.J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST. Cairns
GREEN
Jacob’s Music
Abbott Street
Coral
Pianola Co, Ltd
Brisbane
Cairns Stock Exchange
Towers Share Market
Andrew
Mungo
Volcan
Mount Chaim
Appia Fen
RE Gnet Rinadom
Australian Metal Exchange
Lomdon Metal Exchange
Munitions’ Department
America
Red Cross
Equigement
Gell
the Post
Tates
Sporting News
Northern Herald
Federated Seamen's Union
Enen
Commonwealth Steamship Owners Association
Melbourne Steamship Co
James Paterson
Boatswain 412
AJB
Donkeyman
Liremain Greacer
Oral Norman Campbell Ee Sey Alf
Wen
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