Shipping notices from Australian ports and sailings
Shipping notices list vessels and schedules from Barns, Phip, & Co. Limited and Adelaide Company, Limited. Sailings include Cairns to Townsville, Townsville to Mackay and Melbourne, and return routes to Sydney and Brisbane. Additional lines note Austalian Sternships, Mélbourne and Port Douglas calls, with sailings by AO Line and Changsha.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Thorstay
Aramad
Seth
Thurstay
Adelaide Company, Limited
Townsville
Ensbare
Thursay
Satandar
Brisbane
Rapari
Vessel in Townsville May Be Refloated Next Tide
Shipping notes report a vessel jettisoned and another 650 tramspiered to the Tiname. It is expected the ship will be refloated on the next king tide.
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Townsville
Fenwick and Co Stock Report from Brisbane
Fenwick and Co reports sheep market dull with declines to 1/68 to 3 lower and overm stocked tomb market. Cattle yarded 1100 head with prime vealers irregular. calves market practically unchanged with 530 sold. Prices and buyers include W. Teyier Barth Toolharra Cliftem and B. Paoli.
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Femwick
Brisbane
Fenwick and Co
W. Teyier
Barth ‘Toolharra
B. Paoli
Cliftem
Tomw
Unclear Market Prices and Sales Details Noted
Fragmentary pricing notes show ET per unit figures and per hundred trends. Mentions Berevold from Ep with prices near £0 and averages around £8 13s 1d, plus Yarramss entries from £6 10s to £9. average about £7 13s 1d.
Melbourne Metal Exchange Official Notice
Melbourne Metal Exchange lists head office at Charters Towers with branches in Melbourne Ravenswood Charters Towers and Cairns as agents for Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek. They solicit copper and argentiferous lead ores for Cairns representative J Newton care of Samuel Allenami Sons Ltd and ship copper ore to Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Company of Australia at Port Kembla paying for metal contents in kind and silver.
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Charters Towers
Melbourne
Ravenswood
Cairns
The
Sulphide Corporation Limited
Cockle Creek
J. Newton
Messrs
Samuel Allenami Sons, Ltd
Mining notes list of shares and values from local brokers
A report from A H Clarke on share listings includes values for Curella Hampilen Hill End Amal Iguana Consola Kalamadan Maretha Gold Mines Tyrconnell Tyrconnell No 1 Syd New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Cairns Pictures and other coal and metal stocks with bid and price indications.
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Oo Hill End Amal
Iguana Consola
Kalamadan
Maretha Gold Mines
Tyrconnell
Brig
Tyrconnel
Minnie Moxham
Oaks
Thompson's Oaks
Con
Po. A
Metsia
Bowen River Coal
Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd
Cairns Pictures
Cough Remedies Promoted In Vintage Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Evands famous Cough Cever and No 2 Cherry Bake for cough relief. The copy claims the remedies loosen and cure coughing, urging readers to try the products without delay.
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Bette
T. P. Kelly
Factor counting in Returned Soldiers' Association cols
The Re turned Soldiers' Association grows in importance with press interest as soldiers demand priority over unions and the public. The piece condemns Trades Hall influence, political hypocrisy, and warns of possible measures by soldiers amid war strain and public unrest.
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Returned Soldiers’ Association
Trades Hall
Metal market report from Sydney London quotations July 4
The Australian Metal notes London metal quotations for July 4 with copper near 68 15s 8d, three months at 158 7s 6d, electrolytic tin 131 tes tas, lead spot 28 15s, three months 26 14s, spelter 68 13s, forward 44, tin spot 17 9s 6d, three months 17 0s 6d, silver spot down jd per ounce.
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Sydney
London
Boamie Dus miners vote in secret ballot during strike talks
A secret ballot among Boamie Dus miners on July 5 signifies the progress of strike actions. Reports indicate a majority favor continuing labor action as discussions with management continue.
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CH. Towers
Fragmentary 19th Century Mine Report Amid Odd Notations
The text shows a fragmented mining diary or report by a manager named Mir J Kenny. Entries reference ore, wages, a “Cicer anf G” brand, and efforts at tunneling or shaft work with unclear measurements and dates. It notes low production and ongoing work with limited visible progress.
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Mir. J. Kenny
Tellows
Delly Grey
Ievel
Inet
Leaders and troops face off over truth at Gallipoli
An editorial denounces trade halls for not supporting troops, urging leaders to defend enlistment and oppose strikes that hindered supplies. It argues that in victory they should welcome soldiers with flags and honor the dead of Gallipoli, challenging dissenters.
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Gallipoli
Waddell Opens Large Groceries and Drapery Stock
A. M. Waddell announces new extensive inventories of groceries, drapery, boots and shoes in Seore at Kaki. He acts as cash agent for Royal Insurance Company and invites valued customers to inspect offerings, noting the town would suffer disgrace from any shortage or delay.
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Seore
Kaki
A. M. Waddell
Boon
Royal Ingerance Company
Babinda Township
Kirk's
Babinda
Queensland Insurance Company
Debtor Court Docket At Caines Small Debts Court
On Wednesday before Mr. A B cueoe PM the court delivered verdicts in undefended cases. Wallace & Wallace vs Gadd for goods and gel delivered £4 7 6 costs 5 6. Commins & Campbell vs Whesler Winkel for goods sold and delivered £16 0 11 costs 8 6. Cummins & Campbell vs Bisya Aphos for goods sold and delivered £6 4 0 costs 5 6.
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Goede
Cote
Inaccurate Cough Syrup Ad Leads to Town Stir
Fragmentary OCR text hints at local remedies and odd characters seeking work. Mentions Craig’s Cough Syrup with White Pine and Tar, a “Bunshine Melly” aiding townspeople, and a scene where Har riet helps Peta amid social ties. Narrative quality is garbled with misread names and actions.
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Craig
Bunshine Melly
Harriet Goed
Peta
Pete
Joni Ube
Molly
Bento
Throat Pillows Promised Relief in Cold Weather
Tickling Throats feature Dy. Steads Throat Pustille praised as soothing for hoarseness and coughing. Ad notes 1s per box and mentions Freshwater Creek project to aid patrons traveling to the Hull.
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Box
Kelly
Hull
Kochs Fever Mixture and Its Rising Demand
The strong man and worker bear the brunt of fever carrying mosquitoes and Kochs Fever Mixture is touted as the sole certain remedy. Bottles priced at 4/ and 3/ with postage paid extra, Robert Crag Chemist Cairns, proprietor. Death of Mr EB Torpy in Sydney noted. he was active in mining and hotels in North Queensland and once a journalist in Johannesburg. Several intestate estates in Townsville are named with public curator to administer.
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Dr. Koch
Robert Crag
Cairna
Terpy
Caires
EB. Terpy
Sydney
Bright
Torpy
Queensland
Chillagoe
Northarensland
Johsenesburg “Star
Intestate Esteten
The
Supreme Court
Townsville
Dom
Gerdeser
John Fletcher
Wi- Ham Jackson
Tinaroo
Domenico Jacuzzi
Domenico Tacuzzi
Babinds
Williams Noss
Rosevale
Red Cross Day Celebration in Cairns Tomorrow
Ged Cross Day marks Red Cross fundraising for returned wounded soldiers in Cairns with a 1.15 p.m. procession led by the band from Mr. A. B. Gibson’s residence. Abbott Street opening at 1.45 p.m. features stalls, tea, foods, crafts, raffles, rides, Pierrots, and fortune telling to support the cause.
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Red Cross
Cairns
A. B. Gibson
Abbott Street
Ambiguous OCR Fragment Teases Mystery Pieces
The fragment hints at a list of programs titled Om the Servias Frestier with references to Cry of the Tarts Light and The Spots of Freese. It mentions Topical Bol and several programs but lacks coherent details or clear events.
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Sian
Vital Coleus Statistics for Quarter Ending June 30
The vital statistics show Cimemy Nese two, oc tage 36, Geeths fifty two for the quarter ending June 30.
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Coleus
Cairns Ambulance Brigade June Activities Report
The Cairns Ambulance Brigade logged 16 office cases, 32 transports, and 161 accidents during June. Total missions reached 1g with 1334 miles traveled.
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Cairns
Fragments Describe Weather and War News Briefs
Fragmentary OCR notes reference heavy rains, public impatience, and mentions of German forces. The jumbled lines mix weather with wartime phrases, creating a terse, unclear item. Exact details and proper nouns are unreadable in the source.
Toagaies the great fever medicine and tax details
Desinatie from W. A Collis CPA Callections notes a fever medicine adage and lists month end totals for Jum amounting to £5345/18/4. Principal items include Workers dwelling payments £271/3/, income tax £143, machinery fees £22/14/, duty stamps £65, license fees £1497/2/6, fees £40/5, and court fees £37/17/.
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CPA
the Cairns C. P
Lighthouse inspection party heads north to Tooby Island
The Lighthouse Service leaders J F Ramabotham director of Commonwealth Lighthouses Goodwyn Surveyor General and Capt F W Hood District Officer of Light houses with W Forrester Portmaster of Queensland begin an inspection voyage toward Tooby Island as they head north.
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Sevice
J. F. Ramabotham
Directo of
Commonwealth Lighthouses
Goodwyn
The
Commonwealth
F. W.hood
W. Forrester
Queensland
Tooby Island
Ambu lance Bene fits Collected at Gordonvale and Cairns Centre
The General Secretary of the Queensland Ambulance Brigade Mr Barrett handed to Mr M J Hogan the sum 2 7e/9 6 collected for welfare benefits at Gordon Vale and Aloomia. The Gordonvale Centre will receive subsidy on this.
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Queeensland Ambulance Brigade
Barrett
M. J. Hogan
Cairns Centre
Gordonvale Aml
Aloomia
Gordonvale
Gale of Gossypium Park Exhibits Attract Attention
A Wednesday event at Gossypium Park Homestead drew strong attendance and interest in fibre displays. Joseph Campbell attended as a guest, while Victoria’s Chief Inspector of Explosives showed special interest in waste cotton pulp and potential reforms in processing and trade shifts.
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Gossypium Park
Gosypium Park
Iraas
Joseph Campbell
Victoria
Campiell
Fee
Guiere
Grand Concert and Ambulance Brigade Notes
A grand concert feature lists performers from Australia and Japan with songs including Siges all to Time and Holdier Boy. Cairns and Atherton centers discuss ambulance logistics, staff, and funding. Barrett praises progress and urges unified administration and public support. Babinda opens a new boot store and Palace Theatre schedules a film program with Metro Pictures and star Clare Kiba Yours.
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Give
Mien K. McCarthy
Serta
Miss FE Porter
Maly
Mie EF. Horas
Comeda
Mim E. Lyons
India
Mims A. Foster
Japan
Mies J
Palace Theatre
Palate Theatre
Clare Kiba Yornemm
Wate Futore
Ferther
Metro Fies
Caires
Metro Wiese
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McDonnell & Hanmam
Cai
Hiwi Court of
Australia
Supreme Courts
New Zealand
A. J. P. MacDonnell
H. V. Klanunam
H. K. N. MacDonnell
Lares
Nets
Albers
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake Street
Irave
Srrive
Mackar
Alma
Eristate
Peters Oere
Mocrlyan
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Lass O'Gowrie
Peamicy and Co. Sales
Taiyuan
A.O. Line
Hong Kong
Changsha
AO. Line
Shipping Notes
Owen Whittick
Vipes
Cigars
Robert Craig
Eoch
Malsha
Mulgrave
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Cairns Stock Exchange
A H Clarke
Sharebroker
Aho Street
Weidneeday
Curella
Hampilen
Mr. Cuthbert
St. Mungo
St. Andrew
Bod
Ray
the Post
el S.Q
Herertom
Koch
W. A Collis
Catmes
Nances
Atherton
Athertom
Cheenshand
Hogar
Vince
Lance
North Queersland
Ballinda
Cairns Red Cross
Ravemswound
Friezland
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