11 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
1
Fearnley and Co Ltd discussed steam pasties and freight arrangements with USIS involving AIKNS and all parts of the Wetgib. The brief note mentions Yaetrake eton Ave as a location reference in the exchange.
Shipping movements outline arrival and departure of steamers between Melbourne Sydney Townsville Cairns Brisbane and Port Hedland with schedules. Vessels sail for Tue and Fri departures, ports include Keppel Bay Brithane London and Sydney, with segments mentioning Townsville Melbourne and Sydney routes and weekly patterns.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a travel schedule with multiple departures. Names such as Trevor and Cartatt Marassar appear, with ports referenced and tentative dates in June. The legible bits suggest journeys to London, Southampton, and Hanskom, among other destinations.
Carpentaria Chamber of Commerce met Mr Murphy to press for Gulf development. Proposals include railway from Kerumba to Leichhardt fields, extension Cloncurry to Mt Isa, dredging Norman Bar, veterinary service, Gulf chart, and a port on the Gulf. Murphy pledged to advocate once in Brisbane.
The fragmentary clipping references Geri Gale and the Hemp Co. light, suggesting a business move or leadership note. Details are unclear but imply organizational change or relocation involving Geri Gale and the Hemp Company.
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