Cooktown Notes Govenor Visit Details Seen
An 19th century Cooktown page details a gubernatorial visit with remarks by Sir Robert and Kel Cross. The narrative covers arrivals at the State Shias, a soldiers reception, religious services, and community events including a girls comradeship and a later banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Linton
Rasen
Mary Cem
Stanlivrd
Samatorn
Robert Anal
Kev Pilget Breen
Bam Min PW
Aeard
Comeral Micieton
Evrellenry
Cammerrial
Excelleney
Garry
Uvipiute
Ghasrmanr Cruk
Savas
Ureantent
Pachont
MDB
Ant Catholic Sens
Gestinedchor
Riba
Hans Kml
Faeveniek
Question of Recruiting in Our Sydney Letter
A long, garbled report discusses recruitment in Australia and its effects on younger women and men. It names Brigadier General Llord and mentions Britain's empire, the Commonwealth, and proposed measures for public hospitals and wartime policy. The piece references government, ministerial actions, and party leaders, with focus on conscription, national defense, and regional implications in New South Wales and Australia.
French Islands in the Pacific Dominated by a Patchwork
The article surveys Pacific territories under French influence, noting vast distances from France, shared governance with Britain on some islands, and the strategic mix of continental and oceanic zones. It highlights New Caledonia as the largest readable French possession, its cattle and beef exports, nickel mining, other minerals, and the indigenous Melanesian population. It also touches on New Hebrides, Tahiti, the Marquesas, and the broader cultural and historical context of island groups in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
France
Bester
Chile
Western Samoa
United States of America
Pacific Isles
Noumea
New Caledonia
Germany
Peciie
China
Australis
South America
Asia
New South
Wale
Tuamania
Pacife
Pyenth Grainia
New
Calednia
New Hebrides
Lalandr
Queensland
Tillwe
Syaney
New Hebides
New Caladonia
Uhayalty
Sydney
Perth
Tabiti
Pearl of the Pacific
Marquesas
Tabi
Tabu
Hickien
South Pacific
Tve
Gambier Group
Austral U
Tahiti
Newcastle
Aberdeen
Durham
Australia
New Celedonia
Canada
Japan
Coler
Bea
St. Louis Mission
Tonking
Indo-China
Hebrides
de Quiron
Tahin
Marquesis
Tslatant
Pope
Gauguin
Ms Chars Newanetsu
Lanpvarzon Papest Anerenively Ag
Lonely Isles of the Marquesas
Tebith
Herman Melville
Sien Eetad
South Sea
Wen
Jon
Weather Notes From South Johnstone July 1 1900s
South Johnstone reports wet days and rainfall totals for the year, with mentions of various weather conditions and local incidents. It also lists accident figures from the ambulance superintendent for June, including numerous injuries at workplaces and on roads. The record mixes weather notes with a stretch of casualty details, reflecting a period newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone
Rman
Ain
Eustlie Guy
Chote
Jute Industry Sees Wartime Control and Trade Shifts
Wartime measures place jute under supply control as government orders drive sandbags camouflage gear and shipyard needs. Dundee mills face strong orders and price adjustments while imports from Calcutta rise and employment fluctuates with continued government demand into mid 1940s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Supply
Minister of Supply
Sondage
Dundee
Calcutta
United
Severa Rae
Scandinavia
Denmark
Germany
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Laney
AIRNS
Lsmot Saat
Simpson's SA
Apollo Soap. Ft
Sunshine Milk
Anya
Brightways
Lake Street
Cairns
O'S
Wouth
Hbo
Cous
Gqvernom
Tura el Che
Suilgr
Matstian
Llord
Commonwealth
Wien
Childrem
Great Britain
Mel Bata
Eveinier
Vine
Auatesiis
Pralesteul
Cathalle
Lex
Min
Havin Ely
Bruswer
Braxmer
Taut Austeain
Emmy Nubrote
Wales
Uae
Minto
Vla
Aligue Gueaat
Owen Tau
Usoe
Bowmitallak
Wehetie
Vievoria
Vallecie
Fiona
Me Cartin
Paerle
Pacific
Welland
Rayley
Frilom
Revere
Slizhi Latual Eda
Rowd Motors
Botat
Bea A Oey
W. Winkwerth Jr
Jute Industry
Seitien Control
Willard
Wilard
Pewter
Motor Sueflies
Abbottstres
Catrne
Brylcreem
Harald F. Mitchie
Dast) Pig
Lad
Metbowrms
Vik Radiola
Pew Fisk Radiola
Chandlers
Fisk
Ens Eaay
Patteen
Spence Street
Albert End
Charlotte Streets
Brisbane
Toowoomb
Bundaberg
Redhampton
Townsville
Babindi District
F. Hanush Radio
P.O
Griffin Bros. Goetonvale
P.O. Box
PHOME
Tilse
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