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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
1
A Cairns Post reader page lists numerous merchants and towns from Gordonvale to Townsville and Port Moresby. The long roster names firms and individuals including Jack & Newell, O'Brien & Vandeleux, and J. Woodhouse among others, reflecting a broad commercial network across the region.
Shipping movements show Allens PHP & Co LTD schedule with Kuranda arriving from Townsville every Tuesday and leaving at midnight for Port Douglas. ATSN steamers Calves and Teven ned Mackey on Tummins bring vessels to Townsville and Sydney by midweek with return trips including Jeae Velhoorte and Hrelahare.
Maritime service schedule lists Howard Smith Company steamers from Townsville to Mackay and Melbourne with calls at Aristene Seine and Sydney. Peregrin operates monthly from Townsville to Brisbane, then onward to Port Douglas and Cook Town, returning midweek.
Incoming cargo from Hong Kong via Taiyuan and Port destinations in July is disrupted due to changes noted for the A. O. Line. Fearnley Co. Ltd. reports adjustments affecting shipments through ports and routes this month.
The Lowdon Directory offers global traders direct access to English manufacturers and drapers, detailing ports, sailings, provincial notices, and lists of merchants. It includes rates for advertisements and requests for forwarders to obtain current editions by mail.
In the catalogue from the House Furnishers chain, Haesof caused an advance on Stecka as part of a wall furnishings display. The item list highlights wall coverings, fixtures, and related home decor.
The ninth annual report of the Chamber outlines efforts in May 1911 with the North Coast Railway League and Hinchinbrook Shire Council for faster construction between Townsville and Ingham. It notes barometer placement proposals, Mt. Fox lands for a sanatorium site, road work toward Mt. Fox, and a call for government tin mining assistance amid wartime pressure.
The Brisbane Intelligence Bureau and the Chamber report 1913 trade at the port of Lucinda for the Pocket Queensland compilation for Panama Exposition. They note postal and rail service changes, including northern mail contracts and Saturday Townsville Cairns runs, with efforts to restore through overland mail.
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