Mareeba and district travel disrupted by weather delays
A fragmented report notes multiple travelers from Sydney visiting southern centres, with transport delays caused by wet season nuisance. Messrs Lawson Williams Smith and others are mentioned, along with factory visits and upcoming plans. The mood is unsettled as trains and motor travel face constraints, delaying movements through Mareeba and Mossman areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
J. K. Lawson
Sydney
Lawson
Douglas
Williams
Ades
Willams
Charen
Marea
Hfe
Mossman
Mount Motto
Mateebaight
Harei Sheny
Citlaenden
Atic Gutharttien
Gilfer
Tina
Herbertton Show Arrangements for Coming Benefit
Promoter details for a Herbertton Show benefit. Plans include a social by the Menting and the Salvation Army Hand Cairns to raise funds, a big jump event, a working bee to erect a new picket fence, and extended grounds setups at the show ground two miles from town with shuttle trains and locals assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hel A. Menting
He Beers Elc
Wright
Ankiday
Demedia Chabert Kidmer
Wirmroce
Barbank
Collyer
Nln
Wom
Merbarton Auuwement Club
Lenal
Sutton
Fairbanks
Bron Ja Ees
Salvation Army
Cairns
Show Association
German Losses and War Figures Reported
Paris dispatch dated March reports wartime losses with 198 submarines and 370 officers listed among casualties. The tally notes several ships lost in the Baltic and North Seas, with crews and officers missing or killed across multiple theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
North Sea
Baltic Sea
Germany
Price of sugar dominates Queens land talks
Sydney reports Mr. Rodgers returning from Queenland cites the Sugar Council and asserts that Australia cannot overhaul sugar interests without risk. He states the fall in sugar prices must occur without harming the sugar industry, explaining the need for a coordinated, gradual reduction. Also from Brisbane, cheaper meat prices are noted with declines in multiple markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rodgers
Qeenatnd
Australia
North Queenaland
Queensland
Women Medical Students Strike Over Teaching Arrangements
In London March protests erupt as women medical students demand changes to teaching methods and supervision. The lay doctors’ involvement is criticized while senior staff face calls for improved mentorship and clearer schedules.
Sydney police debate arms in force and restraint
An essay on police weaponry contrasts revolvers with automatic pistols and old rifles, arguing for measured use of force. It recalls the Mulgrave River incident and the dangers of baton and club weapons, noting historical examples and the need for control in policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Jy Inci Wadia Ik Comtesse
Adams
Tranter
Senate and
Wasson
Wien
Mulgrave River
Lyteria
I. Aragltons
Ted Es
Weil
Cairns
Vistary and the early struggles of a famed warship
Fragmentary OCR passage details the Vistary’s construction and early testing, noting seasoned oak timbers, vast timber volumes, and complex beaming for the hull. It references naval methods, provisioning of ore, and leadership by Sir John at Vincent, with emphasis on the ship’s arduous build and the discipline required to complete it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gether
Tiven Tien
Tnt
Ier
Wien Aly
Raed Vietery
Dark Forest Teenies
Aeron
Imp
Bos
Fragmented OCR Testamentary Notes on Naval and Civic Matters
A garbled item references Horatio Nelson and a ship, noting a cited sea victory and a waning career. It then shifts to athletic commission meeting news and public indignation over a figure named Richard, plus changes at a garden enterprise and election of John Kelly as vice president with details on officers and a suggested match-maker role linked to Dempacy and Williardgirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Nelson
France
Britain
Jon Fenday
Ate Athletic Commission
Bsport
Richard Hay
Madivor Suwaro Garden Enterprises
Riwling Wee
John Kelly
Richard Vcs
Frank Courtpauer
Franke Ys
Rickard
Dempacy v. Williardgirt
Rochards Troubles and Aged Charges At Madison Gardens
Special correspondent reports on Rochards troubles and a high profile resignation at Madison Gardens. Allegations involve charges against Alice Jack and Teimaty with possible penalties up to ten. John Ringling is named in connection with the case, as Willem Muldoon chairs the board and reviews the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porting Charwes
Alice Jack
Richard
John Ringling
Ametica-cleews
Sod Maich
Aket
Madison Squire’ Gardens
Willem Muldoon
The Doors of Youth Promises Fresh Complexion Claims
An advertisement touts a cosmetic treatment that allegedly clears brown skin tones and freckles to reveal a fair, youthful complexion. It markets wrinkle disappearance and age reversal with Derma products, claiming dramatic improvements and urging readers to try a facial line and related serums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postaue Sd
Mrs. Rewry
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Consult
Stacey & Stacey
Phoas
Townsville
Charters Towers
Fearmley & Co, Ltd
Rosale
Colman
Sowers, Priterows & Agucultiralits
Mosshan and Tablelands
En Eysis
Shreemars Leeparing
J. Swain
Shields
Tel
P.O. Box
Herberton
W.A
Taitoring
Phoae
Koko
Per Keon
Toon
Aamireh
Vincent
John Ards
Spanis
Astrong
Eiri
Bull
Somme
Ake
Jervis
Mckeney
Auditor General Commission
Agedttor
Queens and Machinery Ltd
Howard Smtl
Rokards
Promoti
oSihaknie Teats
Wormers Avenue
Main Street
Atherton
E. Markham, JR
A. E. Abel
Aus
Yorkshire Isurance Co
Cairns Furniture
H. M. Svendsen, Ltd
Pulmiture Warenmoule Laze
Cairne
Mt Eacham
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