Shipping industry notes from Townsville rites and officials
March 13 Moarlyan to Townsville rites list names including McCedall Wallurmett Stewart Cole Conner Kopper Duncan Bie Fyfe Musses Jacqumin Fyte Me Ress Roteme Kattin Franks Mciunnes Wilson Smith Rev Rowman Co Private Revterant Kavanagh Pollard Milchy Dr Gibson Ait ken taker Hall Anderson Burnett bopper Dazueneff Miller Wilson Vathee MecMilams Anderson Hypes Hall Robertson Engren Reilly Riday constables Lamidy Selly Davis Jarrett and Australae Steamships Ltd agents named among second class shipping役
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moarlyan
Bam
Townsville
McCedall
Wallurmett
Stewart
Cole
Child
Conner
Kopper
Duncan
Biedon
Fyfe
Musses Jacqumin
Fyte
Me Ress
Roteme
Kattin Franks
Mciunnes
Wilson
Smith
Rowman
Revterant
Kavanagh
Pollard
Milchy
Gibson
Aitken
Taker
Hall
Anderson
Burnett
Bopper
Dazueneff
Miller
Wilsom
Vathee
MecMilams
Hypes Hall
Robertson
Engren
Reilly
Riday
Lamidy
Selly
Davis
Jarrett
Australae
Steamshyps, Ltd
Departure notices and schedule snippets from March listings
Partial departure notices for ships to Cooktown Portrae and Portuaire detail schedules and agents. Mentions Amstraliag Stopes ships Ltd and Paring departures with times around 2 30 pm on Wednesdays. Includes a Craig's Skecto Bane note and a safety advertisement for insect protection and malaria prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewes
Minghane
Cooktown
Messrs Dower
Lawton
Mac
Amstraliag Stopes Ships Ltd
Ageots
Mining prices and brokers quotes from Cairns stock exchange
A Cairns stock exchange report by sharebroker A H Clarke lists Tuesday quotations for Corella Hampden St Mungo St Andrew and other mines. Prices show bids and offers in shillings and pence for several mining ventures including Mareeba Gold Mines and Bowes Coal, with various lot sizes and bid rates across multiple listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corella
G. Hampden
Met Cuthbert
St. Mungo
St. Andrew
Auctioneer Notes at Bow Street Yard
Market listing from Bow Street brokers shows a range of horses and prices including Brilliant Extended at 2/4 and New Minnie Moxham at 1/3 with fractions noted. entries mention Brilliant Deeps, Brilliant Block, Papuan, Hampden, St Bie and Victory among others with prices or bids listed in old currency. The fragmentary OCR preserves names and bid tags without clear sale outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch. H. Towers
Brokers
Bow Street
Bonnie North
Ge Clarks
Mills’ Ee Unik
Minnie Moxham
Brilliant Freehold
Queen Cross
Papuan
Hampden
St. Jaar
Wee Bad
Victory
Bowen
London metal quotations report from Sydney March 13
The London metal quotations for March 12 show copper standard spot at £13 0s 0d and lead soft foreign at £30 16s 0d. Forward lead and tin details are incomplete in the readable text. a partial summary notes standard tin price and old price references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
The Beach 2 True Delight at Gres
The fragment suggests a seaside theme with a focus on delight and a location or brand Gres. No clear event dates or persons are readable. Further readable details are needed to form a precise headline and summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gres
Public entertainment tax notice under 1916 act issued
A Brisbane notice outlines the Federal Entertainment Tax Assessment Act requirements for proprietors and organizers of entertainments. It directs registration with the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, Desmond Chambers, by letter at Adelaide Street and warns personal liability for taxes on admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmond Chambers
Adelaide Street
Brisbane
Taceien
Seare
Sambicanes
Sidlesae
Tosoia
Siminston
Bagdad Victory Shapes War's Global Stage
The Post reports Allied gains in Mesopotamia with the seizure of Bagdad, praising General Mantle and noting strategic shifts across Asia Minor and Persia. It highlights Britain and Russia's strengthened alliance, Germany's failing oriental aims, and looming decisive events like the Maude-Baratov meeting, shaping Asia and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Turkey
General Mantle
Nixon
Lake
Townshend
Aylmer
Goeringe
Britain
Asia Minor
Wilheim
Persia
Maude and
Baratof
Asia
Europe
Russia
Afghanistan
Germany
Persian Gulf
Armenia
Mersia
India
East
Merger Notice At Caires District Hospital
A notice states a meeting of the Commuter of the abowr will be held at the Secretary's Office tomorrow at 4 pm. It directs readers to place grocery orders for Atherton Butter and other items with People's Cash Store, G. William, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caires District Hospital
Atherton
People’s Cash Store
G. William
Dent Go Fishing Ad Claims Speed and Safety Cars
An advertisement promotes Len Parker offering two cars for hire with speed and safety emphasis. It mentions a bulldog mascot car and urges calling phone 257. The copy also suggests buying a "Baek" car for private use.
Licensing Court session notes and local association meeting
In Cairns Licensing Court Detective Meldon described finding a bottle of H. Mergington at Chinese premises on Sachs Street. A Hambledon suppliers meeting in Gordonvale discussed uniting the Hambledon trade while the Northern Herald promotes illustrated weekly fare and Naval Brigade drill images. President Wilson is shown amid war talk and a page featuring Queensland Eques references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Bune
Cairns
Meldon
Sachs Street
To Hambleon
Gordonvale
Messrs. C. Hollamby
W. Armstrong
G. Hansford
F. Carlewis
United Association of Hambledon
Constance Keys
Caita
Thursday Island Naval “Brigade
Wilson
Childers
Queensland
Hinchiskeock “Proce’s
Cairns Ladies Orange Lodge Meeting Notes
The Cairns Ladies Orange Lodge held a Thursday meeting in the Methodist vestry with strong attendance. Worthy Matron Mrs Leecham chaired as officers conducted business and an installation ceremony led by Mr Leferait Bhd. heer Loca Hobe and others were noted. The new WML promised to support members and promote the order's interests, ending with God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Orange Lodge
W. M
Mra Leecham
Lee Re
Heer
Millie
Bricfell
Lain
Floerty
King
Belgian Mothers' Aid Case Seeks Belgian Relief Contributions
Mrs Fluerty announces ready for dispatch a case of warm clothing totaling 1824 articles from Cairns W C T U to aid distressed Belgians. The fund remains open with thanks to contributors including Mrs Northage Mrs Woodward Miss Robins and others. Correspondence to Mrs Fluerty senr will receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cams W.C.T.U
Fleerty
Mra Northage
Woodward
Robins
Mcguire
Chance for Employ PatPatronam in Recruiting Movement
The text describes a broad recruitment movement offering opportunities for employers to display patronage and for employees to find work. It mentions Sud and Dey promoting signals of employment and keeping positions open for men returning, with firm representatives hopeful for follow through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Patrionam
Em Teat of
Sud
Emilitasy
Oan Annes
Thas Ie
Federal politics. wins votes for soldiers abroad
Melbourne reports a cabinet meeting debated provisions for civilians abroad and domicile intent when leaving the Commonwealth. Mr Fisher and other Agents General are mentioned, with Hughes not commenting on a Mansion Lawnces ton proposal to submit the conscription issue to the people. Government actions on import prohibitions remain blocked and seat decisions for election are unsettled amid ongoing offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Fisher
Australia
Hughes
Jensem
Lawnceston
Uches
Appeal Dismissed In Wage Award Dispute In Bundabere
Full Court of the Arbi tranoum Count today dismissed David Muirs appeal against RK Betherington Industrial Magistrate Bundabere decision. He claimed difference between Macnaughton and Dickson wage awards for August 1 to 28. Proceedings began February 16 1917. no extension granted by Industrial Magistrate. Costs awarded 10 pounds to respondent Fawnmead Sugar Co. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Clerks Wages and Wage Scales in Brisbane Division
A report from the compulsory conference in Brisbane outlines wage scales for clerks in the Northern Division. Rates vary by age and gender from 14 to 23 and over, with weekly or monthly engagements and overtime governed by the Industrial Arbitration Act. Local Cairns merchants and suppliers advertise in the note section, and a brief biographical mention references a war veteran with prior service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ders
Brisbane
Death notice fragment from Bessel Wilks obituary
Fragmentary record notes the death of Bessel Wilks and references burial arrangements and dates. The readable text hints at a January timeframe and a graveside or memorial context, but full details are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessel
Sugar Industry Debated by UCG A President in Australia
Brisbane reports T A Powell President of United Cape Growers Association led a four member deputation to Melbourne to press for a higher raw sugar price. He noted the Australian Joint Sugar Producers Association claim to gains and opposed handing industry control to the Commonwealth. Powell praised Premier Ryan and Agriculture Minister for a March 1 conference relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
T. A. Powell
United Cape Growers’ Association
Melbourne
AJSPA
Commonwealth
UGA
Powell
ALS
PLA
Central
Sugar Cane Prices Board
Uacg.a
Ryan
Agriculture
W. Greenaway
Queen Street
Innisfail Items Preview Local Events and Ferry Tender
Marely 13 and Mr Theodore and party expect to reach Morrigan Harbour by steamer John Douglas next Sunday or Monday. The Shire Council invites locals and an iwi function is arranged. Delegations will introduce matters and the South Johnstone sugar mill is set to start early. The South Branch bridge receives attention while Dharaji ferry tender went to Mr Wakelam. Council adjourned to a special meeting next week where an Inspector of Nuisances will be appointed. Councillors McGowan and Wilcox returned from Brisbane as delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Marely
Theodore
Morrigan Harbour
John Douglas
South Johnstone
South Branch
Wakelam
McGowan and Wilcox
Brisbane
Woothakata Shire Council Minutes Report
The Woothakata Shire Council met in March with Drs. Harres Harrison Iger McCormack Harley and the Clerk present. Correspondence covered fees for a Screenaseatee line station hearing objections amalgamation of funds and a map of the shire with bids for a four mile to one inch chart. The Kingsborough foot bridge work was approved under Dr Harrison supervision not to exceed 10. Funds and road maintenance requests were discussed including Tyrconnell boiler transport and a 1700 overdraft at the National Bank. Reports from inspectors and nuisances were noted and the chair was thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herberton
Mt Carbine
Northern District Patrionie Fund
Cairns
Harrson
McCormack
Nolants’ Fund
Messrs
Yates and Jones, Ltd
Brisbane
Shire
Harley
C Harrison
Kingsborough
Graimer
Kingsborough Foot Bridge
Harrison
Mt. Carbine
Mc. Arthur
Tyrtconnell Gold Mines
Tyrconnell
Grainay
Mr. McCormack
Cormack
Coucil
National Bank
Lad
Cr. Grainer
Cr. McCormack
Cr. Harrison
Cr Hare
Mt Mulligan
Ship Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macon
Macdonnell
Hamlyn-Harres
H. F. Stacey
Graham & Matheson
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Charters Towers
Cama
Herberter
Ravenswood
Sulphide Corporation Limited
Cockle Creek Nsw
Wolfram
Ismouth
Post Kembla
A. & Qxnley
Wharf Street
P.O
Thomas Newton
Harris
Brishame
Sth March
Thomas Henry
Harry) Harris
Annie Harris
Vertainly Keamy Street
AO Harris
Kenny Street
Cass Circus
Rand
Waterside
McLean
D. Dillon
Wo F Yan
Sowtar
Crawford
Annie & Coy, Ltd
Pest
Portrae
Wharis
Lelawle Company
Pam
Permer
Nak Seatac
Craig
Skecto Bane
Impies
Allmonquitess
Qwen Whittick
Abbott Street
KMAS
Onro
Sax
Conklin
Waterman
P.O. Box
Mes
Robert Craig
Murray
Marsland
Selichern and
Neuries
Abijah M . Notary Public
H. J. Marsland
Paling
J. D
Bon Ae
Strand Hotel
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Hirsutone
GREEN
Pianola Company
Pianolas
Steinway
Steck
Weber, Stroud
Acolian
Ianos—Steines
Weber
Lessing
Beckman
Joe Aantan
Jacob’s Music Store
Irs Hughes & Miss
Mi5s Smith
Cairns Stock Exchange
A. H. Clarke
Eeee
Welean
Rod Tommy Burns
Lode Hill
Camere
Bens
Sr Hil
Amal
Ilynana Consuls
Rulamadang
Mareeba Gold Mines
Rod Tyrcconnell
New
Oaks
Bowen River Coal
Bowes Coal and Coke Co. Ltd
Cathe Pictures
Moxham
Saint Smith
C A. Jenkinson
Kirk's
Babinda
Teros Cosh
the Post
House of Mirrors
Weere
Babinde
A. M. Waddell
Royal Insurance Company
W. H. Green
Cairns War Council
Alderman Donaldson
A. S Booker
War Council
A. Atkinson
Don
Messra. W. Wight
J. Wright
Geo. Taylor
Fred Hughes
J. Gregory
Atkinson
Carns Licensing Court
Wineh Sam Sing Ltd
Aeamd
Kenny
Sir Marsisne
Your Commtry's
Newman’s
Wens
Clark's
Sheridan-st
Kcken Rowbost Motors
J. O& Paxton
Koban
Seid
Sieger
Eseid
YMCA
G. Williams
Spence Street
South Africa
War Office
U.C.G.A
Mr. Ryan
Woothakata Shire
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