Port Douglas road journey reveals tropical panorama
A visiting party traverses the Douglas Range toward Port Douglas, admiring Mossman sugar town and May’s Lookout, with views of Cape Kimmerley, Daytree River, and offshore reefs. The route is praised for fertile potential, roads, and settlement prospects amid prospecting for rail or road improvements.
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Gosemary
Mossman
Cape Kimmerley
Daytree
Lew Roberts
Charlie May
Hawkesbury
New South Wiles
May
Ace
Fuer Douglas
Bam
Ranke
Paci
Douglas
Tropic
Road upgrade could boost trade for Tableland and Mossman
The article describes a proposal to open a road linking Julatten and Mossman with Port Douglas, noting lower construction costs and minimal engineering hurdles. It highlights anticipated benefits for the Tableland and Mossman regions through better access to Port Douglas, improved agricultural supply, and potential prosperity from increased trade.
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Dows
Messrs Roberts
May
Rorschach
Mossman Road
24 Mile
Ares
Julatten
Tableland
Port” Douglas
Mossman
Port Douglas
Tourists Seek New Coastal Access Through Far North Queensland
The article discusses opening a road from Cairns to Jalatten and Koranda via Ma-Fecha, to boost tourism and trade in Far North Queensland. It highlights scenic lookouts such as May's Look-out and Bulli Lookout, the Mareeba tableland, and the potential economic benefits for coastal residents and farmers.
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Cairns
Daintree
May
Schnapper Island
Cape Kimmerley
Sulvie
Bulli Lookout
Mareeba
Ansar memorial observance and farewell to Mrs. Crowther
The article recalls the Ansar memorial service with wreaths for the departed, honors Mrs. Crowther who serves four years as honorary branch officer, praises her work for women and children, and notes her forthcoming replacement by Mrs. Hardy. It also lists election of officers and acknowledgments by the Cairns Shire Council and associated members.
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Crowther
Bern
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Frances Willard Childhood Reflections Spark Temperance Legacy
The piece recalls Frances Willard as a fearless, independent girl whose upbringing blurred lines with her brothers. She urged girls to vote and cherish country loyalty, sharing memories of family scenes and her mother’s quiet support for strong minded ideas.
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Frances
Nes
Manos
Mary
Oliver
Conrad
Willard
Maine
Wisconsin
Josh
Note Revised by GBS Refuses Free Book Request
Bernard Shaw received a letter from two women asking for a free copy of his book "An Intelligent Woman's Guide" for a newly formed women's society. GBS rewrote the letter and signed the bottom note: "Demin no, 2 woman's."
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Bernard Shaw
Woman's Society
G.B.S
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