Solphidle Corporation Limited Ore Buyers Advert
Branches Melbourne Cairns Herberton and Ravenswood buy gold silver lead concentrates and ores. Copper ores sent to Port Kembla Electrolytic Company. Gold and silver contents paid in full. Power sampling plant established and ore sampling offered at fair charges. Quotes and information from AL G Oxley Cairns Wharf Street or Thomas Newton Herberton P O Box 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Cairns
Herberton
Ravenswood
Solphidle Corporation Limited
Cockle Creek
Nsw
Electrolytic
Port Kembla
Alg
OXLEY
Wharf Street
Lexaf
Thomas Newton
P.O
Arrival of Ships Kuranda and Lass O Gowrie
June arrivals list two Australian Steamships. Kuranda under Captain Raven sails from Townsville with passengers Miss Lang Messrs R H Les le P Smith Williams W B Tanner A Monro J H Payne and 15 steerage travelers. Lass O Gowrie commanded by Captain Stewart proceeds to Townsville carrying Mesdames Lilley Griffith W How ard P English and numerous passengers including Messrs GN Lethe Griffith C Mille E Eden A J Sehon Pemalish L Murdoch J McFadden among steerage passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuranda
Raven
Townsville
Miss Lang
R. H. Lesle
P. Smith
Williams
W. B. Tanner
A. Monro
J. H. Payne
Byrne, & Co
Vessels Departure and Arrival Schedule Noted
Berss Philp and Co led Kuranda arrives each Tuesday from Townsville and departs at 11 p.m. for Cooktown. It returns Thursday and leaves at 11 a.m. for Ta via ports. Wodonga sails south Saturday. Adelaide Company Limited Parings sails south Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuranda
Townsville
Cooktown
Wodonga
Mourilyan
Southern Mail
Port Douglas
Inda
Lass O' Gowrie
Cairns
Mourilyan Harour
Cardwell
Lucinda Champer
Dunk Island
Innisfail
Southern
Steamer Waitotara Abandoned After Collision
Melbourne June 20 The Navy Office reports the steamer Waitotara of the Asian Steamship Co caught fire at sea and was abandoned. The crew were rescued by the steamer Pacifique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Navy Office
Waitotara
Asian Steamship Co
Pacifique
Log steamer Allinga sails from Cairns with Brishame Fall Moon cargo
The Allinga leaves Cairns bound south with a logs cargo for Brishame Fall Moon. An astronomical note lists phases from Last Quarter to New Moon on June dates. An ad promotes Craig's Skecto Bane as an anti mosquitos product and Hoadley's Fruits and Tomato Sauce as preferred brands.
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Allinga
Cairns
Brishame
Market Report on Skins and Hides Prices in Brisbane
Fenwick and Co reports softer demand for general commodities with lower values overall. Marsupial skins show firm demand and high prices for scrub wallabies and other species while opossum and kangaroo skins sell at strong rates. hides and calfskins are firmer but limited by shipping and labor constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick & Co
Saleameny
Brisbane
Senderes
Matee
Goa
Penwick's Stock Report Summary
The report notes lambs generally 2s lower than last week and cattle yarded at 610 with the market opening firm, rising to 5 and then easing, but closing at day’s highs. Wethers and crossbreds are listed with buyers identified in Cambooya and Pittsworth. Calves were easier and totals sold are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rong Ae i Bane
F. Kates
Hendon
J. Kelly
Mr. Seurt
MacTaggarts Hides Report From Brisbane Trade Prices
MacTaggart Bros Brisbane report notes brisk enquiry for habitats and opossums with no tu in of catalog at high rates. Sold kangaroos Reds wallaroos brush wale and whip tails per dozen with blue and red hides making strong prices. Copies of their circular with full price details offered.
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MacTaggart Bros
Brisbane
Sharebroker Quotations Ledger Entry Tuesday
A. HL Clarke reports a dated, fragmentary quotation list showing various securities and prices. Entries include Corellias, Ha b, Muns St fame, Vulcan, Faery Lote Hah, Prager, Lands and Oak, Thompson's, Bowen River Coal, and Conese we Donia with assorted bid and price indications. Data appears partial and irregular.
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Corellias
Prager
Thompson
Bowen River
TOWERS Sharea Market Quotation Report
Melbourne June 2 The Administrator of the Northern Territory reports shipment of wolfram valued at £5500 from Mrs Brown mine and tin concentrates from Crest of the Wave and Belle mines. Hatchets Creek has despatched 90 tons of wolfram. Westy Bros. report 20000 tons frozen meat ready for shipment.
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Melbourne
Northern Territory
de. Gilruth
Queensland Considers Direct Shipment of Metals to Imperial Government
Brisbane report says the Minister for Mines and the Premier discuss halting shipments of Queensland metals to England and opening negotiations with the Imperial and Federal Governments. A direct agent role for Queensland is proposed with no commission. Mareeba assay office could gain capacity for metal storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
England
Jones
Mareeba
Ryan
Syhteim
Commonwealth
Queensland Ore An Improving Outlook
Brisbane reports an improving outlook for ore research and mining with Premier and Mines Minister backing. They discuss smelting in Ipswich workshops, North Queensland public works investigations, and direct shipping to the Imperial Government for wolfram and molybdenite to benefit the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Brisbane
Jones
Ipswich
Public Works Commission
North
Cairns Land Court Grants Compensation for Reserved Land
H Christian's claim for land resumed by Cairns Shire Council for sanitary works is settled. Hon Dr Kidston awards compensation including free land, depreciation dish, and 25 costs. Murray and Marsland announced the decision. Macdonnell, Macdonnell and Hamlyn Harris acted for the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
H. Christian
Inda
Messrs
Murray & Marsland
Christian
Townsville
Kidston
Messra
Macdonnell
Hamlyn Harris
MacTaggart Bros Stock Report Brisbane
MacTaggert Bros report brisk cattle trade in Brisbane with yarding of about 600 head. Prices opened firm to last week, strengthened mid session, then eased to finish near the prior level. Market tone steady with competitive bidding throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
MacTagran Bros
Metal market update from Sydney reports London quotations change
The Sydney bulletin notes metal market activity with London quotations for fine copper and related metals altered as of June 20. Trading levels, price directions, and currency influences are referenced.
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Sydney
London
The Price of Tin in Postwar Markets
A clipped fragment from a 20th century page shows pricing discussion of tin and mentions market conditions. Names and dates are unreadable, but the note indicates scarcity and bidding trends affecting manufacturers and traders.
Cairns fund debate on government role and memorials
Discussion on whether the Government should assume control of patriotic funds raised for a memorial to fallen soldiers. Mr Booker argued for limited government interference while Mr Svendaen noted Cairns fund costs were minimal. concerns about care for dependents and administration efficiency were raised alongside praise for soldiers’ families. Mrs Newman’s Sauce—a household relish—advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker
Cairns and District
Cairns
E. Svendaen
Behal
H Spanleney
Russia and Extremism Face a Turning Point in War Time
The author argues the world misreads Russia and warns that extremism risks replacing progress with autocracy. He compares Australia’s hypothetical political chaos to Russia’s present, urging strong leadership under Kerensky to avert broader upheaval and potential German advantage.
Waddell Opens Disston Knives For Farmers
A. M. Waddell of Babinda announces the sale of a few dozen Disston knives at 6/6 per dozen cash. Farmers are urged to secure winter supplies for the coming season, with agencies Royal Insurance Co and Yates' Seeds involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Waddell
Babinda
Disston
Royal Insurance Co
Yates
Proclamation Prohibits Tea Imports Without Ministerial Consent
A wire from the State Collector, Brisbane, states a proclamation gazetted to limit tea imports. It allows shipments from non British possessions only with the Minister of Customs consent and applies at port or waterway entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Booker
Brisbane
Auction Sale and Local Notices From Townsville
Auctioneer Mr J C Hoare sells a pony and equipage at his Marr i on Saturday at 11 a.m. Babindi’s Townsign Boot opens first shipment of men’s mercery with cash terms. Hughes–Ryan settlement noted. sugar mills undecided. Finney Isles & Co Ltd announce samples at Hides Motel. Mr C H Evans northern rep attends daily. Two men entombed after tunnel collapse near Bathinda. rescue underway. Hair light shade promoted as a perfect sham and tone. A four year old boy wanders from McLend Street. police search. Swanson & Co display ladies and children’s wear at Hices’ Heel sample room. Open hours listed. representative by Fo Hivestiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney Isles & Co. Ltd
C.H. Evans
Northern
Swanson & Coy
Townsville
Fo Hivestiel
Ambulance fundraiser cards still to be collected
Due to a shortage of collectors the Ambulance Appeal cards remain uncollected. The superintendent and bearer have their own duties but will attempt calls today or Friday to collect outstanding cards and hope for good results at the close of the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collec
Meeting of Carn War Council Reports Memorial Services Profit
The Carn War Council met on Wednesday with Mr A. Booker presiding and fair attendance. They announced net memorial service proceeds of £240. Distribution included a £100 repatriation fund cheque to start a small business and another to help a man buy a bicycle. The chairman praised the Red Cross Equipment Guild machinery project as a great success and noted its recent erection. A pending report on an age-related matter was also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carns War Council
Booker
Mai
Cate
Red Cross Equipment Guild
Plough Tractorisation Demonstration Near Woree Cairns
Tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Earl and Donaldson's farm near Woree a International Harvester plough-tractor will be shown. It handles ploughing harrowing truck hauling and general farming. It is the first Cairns district showing though sixteen exist in Ayr and Innisfail. Mr Joddrell of Innisfail speaks highly of its capability. The visiting representative will conduct the trial and supply information. Local agent is H J Bulcock Spence Street Cairns.
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Earl
Joddrell
Innnisfail
Cairns
Woree
H. J. Bulcock
Spence Street
Northern Herald soldiers gallery lists local WWI portraits and scenes
The weekly Northern Herald features a soldiers’ gallery with portraits of Pte. M. J. Fox Tolga Pte. J. Fox Tolga Pte. T. J. Mehrens H. Bragg Cairns Pte. A. J. Holder Stannary Hills M. F. Trazzi Cairns L-Corp. A. Osterlund Cairns Pte. G. Ball Atherton and related images. Also includes State Hotel Babinda opening Ministerial party Cairns Ambulance Malanda school O Sullivan Western trip Rosssel Island scenes natives with bananas village women with fruit a turtle catch and tea by a stream.
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Northern Herald
Herald
M. J. Fox
Tolga
J. Fox
T. J. Mehrens
H. Bragg
Cairns
A. J. Holder
Stannary Hills
Corps
M. F. Trazzi
Machine-gan Co
L-Corp
A. Osterlund
Pte
Gager Journal Reports Arbitration Award And Sugar Prices
The Gager Journal reviews Industrial Arbitration Court proceedings and prints the McCawley award for field and mill sugar workers. It notes portraits of Justice McCawley and the 1914 award author, plus Central Sugar Cane Prices Board figures for Bundaberg and related areas. The issue also covers deductions for a badly topped and trashed accident, regulation details, and broader industry interest.
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Gager Journal
Industrial Arbitration Court
Justice McCawley
Central Sugar Cane [Prices Board
Bundaberg
Aneers
Central
Canne Prices Board
Mic
Red Cross Day Activities and Local Notices
Community notices list Red Cross Day events at The Hundred Grillcats and committee meetings at the Secretary's office. A city council update references town commerce and public meetings with dates and local figures. Veterinary products are advertised for horse care at Cairns with prices and supplier details.
Fragmented notice from a sparse 1920s clipping
A garbled excerpt mentions Pathete Fund and protests to ministers, with lines about allowances and collectors. It also advertises Henna Shampoo Powders and a price of 2/6 per pocket, with a Lake Street postal note.
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Collins
Lake Street
Cairns
War Council Meeting Sees Poor Attendance
Chairman AL S. Rooker regrets the Davis War Council turnout at Wednesday night meeting. He notes important war matters require discussion and a lot of work ahead before the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis War Council
AL S. Rooker
Salmatic Powder Promoted for Digestive Ailments in Cairns Ad
A passage touts Salmatic Powder as a remedy for indigestion heartburn and flatulence. It claims to stimulate natural digestions and relieve rheumatism by cleansing the blood of wine acid. Sold at Green's quality Chemists Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green's
Cairns
Motor Repair Shop Seeks Skilled Mechanic in Cairns
businessman Mr Len Parker secured Mr Thomas as chief mechanic for his Cairns motor repair shop after a commendable prior stint with Mr Jones, aviator, and work with A J motor engineers in Brisbane. Thomas impressed locals, indicating a valuable addition for motorists in the port town. A separate Cairns court case involved Vittorio Rubino charged with false statements to the Births Marriages and Deaths Registrar about a nonexisting marriage. the case adjourned to June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Parker
Thomas
Cairns
Jones
A. J. Motor Engineers
Brisbane
Parker
Cairns Sawamons Court
T. A. Ferry
Vittorio Rubino
Antonia Giribaldi
Soonson
Snce
Iter
H. K. N. Macdoonell
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. HL Brownlee
BAYER
Day Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd
Grace Street
Graham & Matheson
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Charters Towers
Adelaide Company, Limited
Parings
Verigee
Rune
Apeger
Craig
Ro Craig
Hoadley
Owen Wiiituck
Winsor & Newton
Phone
Robert Craig
the Governor General of
Australia
Ae Murray
Notary Public
H. Maraland
Abbott Street
Abo O Nhe
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake St, Catrns
W. H. Green, Ltd., Chemists
Commercial
Penwick's Stock Report
MacTaggarts
A. HL. Clarke
Towers Share Market
Towers
A. M'Cal'um & Lo
Bow Street
Bonnie Dundee
Arts
Bonnie North
Briliant Deeps
Brillant Block
Clark
East Mexican
Con
Kylamadan
Pan S
Mills United
Ad. S
New Brilliant Freehold
Mexham
Queen Cross
Papaan
boi/t
Aft
Hampden
St. Andrew
Oes Aids Pan
Baa
Anh
St. Mungo
Vulcan
Victory
Bowen
Territoria Metals
Metal Shipme
MacTaggert Bros.’ Stock Report
Newman
Hemehold
the Post
Thunsday
Mussia
Russia
Tudor
Toyiny
Labour Party
Petrograd
Italy
Kerensky
Napoleon
Ess
Mies
J.C. Hoare
Harmess
Dattie
Babindi
Hughes-Ryan
Meanlibe-Tamnisfail
Bathinda
Sibhur
McLend Street
Sheridan Street
RED Cross
Cairns Too
Catrus
Ald Tow Diorlasen
Rot. McManny
K Crag
J. J. O'Leary
Kerwin
Hutherford
Waddell
Matren Edwards
Wen Caneusa
We Cannon
Ac J. Draper
Robi Stun
Miss Draper
TR Mall
FP Benner
Alt Murrray
Abi Murray
Salflers
Wswal
Nieetne
Aloe Association
Toettnche
Senator Crewford
Senarne Cr Wiewal
Wes Bourte
rMitemsh
Cairne
Oormeere
Abderman Borlet
Pathete Fund
Berg
Og Neath
Iee
British Wen Indies
Dewar
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