Cooktown Notes Personal AKC and Public Notices
A garbled Cooktown newspaper fragment reports arrivals by the Merinda and rail passengers, obituaries, local council minutes, and plans for a Governor visit. It notes Mr William John McCanack’s death at Cooktown Hospital, a sudden death of Mr Happy-Box, and town council actions including finance, road and bridge work, and a public holiday proclamation for September 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John McCanack
Cooktown
O'Shea
Goodall
Moust
Bravesids
Happy- Box
Walker-street
Daves
W Rootsey
Rev. Lanham
Wraveside
Gookown
Connell
Martin
Kelly
Lees W. Chandler
A. M. Metin
Walden
G. C. Derticl
Ald
Uve
Chandler
Conneil
Dailitree
Chiandler
Romania
Romagnes
AIG Chandler
Jeter
Derrick
Williams
Leslie Orme Wilson
Tilly
Art Martin
Chinms
Lary Wilson
Miss Wilson
Bart Pouglas
Laura
Faruis
Lyon
Nist
Oddfellaw Hall
Mr. Son
Wy Sr
Savage'Srem
Miss SiMgrtin
Odaitelfoys
Samogan
Alge
Prilay
Lauies
Sho
Editor's muddy charges spark local controversy
A Cairne Post correspondent Aakers signs a letter alleging dynamiting fish by Buchan's policy, claiming a gathering of fishers witnessed an explosion. Mr Salter reportedly has seen no dynamiting in six months, while others in the same company face scrutiny as the author pressures facts and calls for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne Post
Ikke ‘Aakers
Buchan
Find’ Ling
Duce
Cips
Gaffer
Salter
Skew
Cullen
Main Roads Commission
Molloy Notes on Prospecting and Local Trade
July notes from Molloy describe prospecting near Cooktown Crossing and Limestone Mears Hillman with Jolson and Johnson. Four reefs uncovered, ore drilling underway, battery installation discussed, locals visiting Molloy for mining insights, and plans for a district meeting of the NWDRA to set a date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Johnson
Hillman
Jolson
Leanitry
Spurrier
Trade talks on meat import plans across Dominions
Delegates from Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa met to discuss meat and dairy trade policy. They debated bacon beef and lamb exports to Britain, aiming for faster agreement while avoiding steps that could embarrass the British government. Australia and New Zealand showed strong interest, with Australia seeking to ship beef and pork carcasses and maintain ties with domestic farming interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawas
Neale Chamberlain
Gilmour
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Rhoda
Free State
Mehieve Bruce
Catire
Ganiai
Dominion
Britain
Baron Pticas
Austealia
Oxford Tennis Club Mystery Note Sparks Local Curiosity
A fragmented OCR item from Oxford Tennis Club hints at a puzzling phrase or misread text. The readable bits reference the club name and scattered terms suggesting a stray message or archival note. No clear event or person is identifiable from the legible lines.
TULL District Competition Games Review
In the TULL District competition, a two chair tennis formation from the Tully Super Mill Club moved to compete. The home club with several players showed success, while Railways performed well against Euramo in their watches, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully Super Mill Club
Soem
Euramo
Lars Me' Gue
Fragmented 19th century case fragments on multiple parties
A damaged OCR page lists numerous names such as Mrs J cil and S Levis versus Winter and Caftvaght and C. Witter with small monetary amounts. It records coartged and Baas 4X Te fund, references to Wistar Mes, J C Habinger, Courtney, Conners, and multiple others including Miss Kam J A Winter and Lund and Wack. The text is disjointed with scattered sums like 85.1 and 46, plus entries for Barter Wy Coners and Hiabiageh Aa x, and mentions of street names and mills. The overall item resembles a cluttered court docket or list of civil actions with many cross-referenced parties and uncertain outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J
Beast
Peberdy
Mit
W. T
J.C. Habinger
Courtney
J. A Te Conners
S. E. Sueghens
W.T. Conners
K Courtney
Wy. Coners
Ae 'Hiabiageh
X. Uate
Mies Peberdy
J.C Habinger
E. Stephens
A. di Soares
Iis
Thos
Ube Fongep
W. J. Gaaners
Cardwell
Tully Sugar Mill
Chained To The Wool Shed Fates Of Pig Growers Highlighted
The Australian Country Party faction charges that Australian wool growers face exploitation and rising costs while export capital drains away. It cites government inaction and warns that reliance on wool risks harming the nation’s broader economy and future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australi
Psy
Australia
the Weekly
Billelin
Nationhoeel
Sone
Australian Country Party
Arrival in London for Strathfield tourney ends in London
The sole tennis team arrived in London after a long journey from Scarborough. They faced preparation delays as players like Crawford and Hopman were noted in transit. An hour later the squad moved toward Scarborough with plans to join a Strathfield tourney and await further travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solle
Condonac
Ain
Scarborough
Hopman
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Boston Darner & Fancy Worker
Gostantes
Hind
Whitkinv
Pestaman
Brown
Giarerian
Specifh
P.T.U
P .EU
Vance
Sion
Manchester
Dress
Lake Street
Cairns
Phang
Gilepittmertix
PO. Bos
Deyartitey Ly
Merinda
Mesduinas
C. “Donald
Pauline Ul Dap
J. Lan
le Weeks
Aleph AN Rina
Conedy
Christison
Weeks
Potter
Worthy Mise Campbell
Hogan
Sturinker
Messes
T. Howard
Sort
Swweisker
Btrs
Comercial
Hardy Wallace
Butcher
Hall
R. Featman
Commercial
Merida Ye
Ian
Manteld
Satavig
Molloy
Daintree Party
PoDacina
Iars
Paeoal
el A
Patielt
Noni
NWDRA
Fran Mossman
USIA
Curry
Ron
Spurgeon
Mt. Spurgenn
Jay Savinill
pAussinane
Smalles
Morlay
Broisman
Brost
W. Morlay
Toowbomba
Train Service
Iti
Oxford Tennis Club
Tull
Dasaper
Aia Moge Trant
Ane
Dover
Tas
Damonetrate
Raibeggs
Cardwell .V., Poly Soar Mit
Ars
Poor
Rick
V. Mins
Gila Zamora
Kebesdy
Kam J
AC Miller
Ang
A. Chesney
Lund and
Wack
Clements
Jervis
Tronmonger
Mareeba
Langbecker
Rand -Fon
Miss Kane
Mra
London
Big
Crawford
Ormonde
Strathfield Tourliament
Holbrook
Holbrooks
Worcester
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