Shipping List From Mourilyan March 14
A cargo ship voyage record notes March 14 from Mourilyan under Captain J. Miscoe to Ireee Croketown. Passenger names include Mesdames Rik, Cleary, Rebectord. Messrs Dew, Hurst, Lethe. and others. Second class Australian passengers listed with Mrs and Master Lowe among several names.
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Mourilyan
J. Miscoe
Croketown
J. Rik
Codchiki
Cleary
Mian
AH. Dew
Whurst
Lethe
S&s
Bocharsa
Jovee
Bridge
Pyasey
Pa Eosre
Gawkiow
DM Kyte
Lowe
Burns, Philp
Departures to Townsville Include Several Vessels
March 14 departures list captains Mindane and Day sailing from Townsville. Names mentioned include Mesdames Math and Mews G. Sat, C Walls, J. Anderson, Bem, and the second saloon aboard. Agents Burns, Philn, and Co. listed for limited steamship passages.
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Mourilyan
Captain Mindane
Townsville
Pasternets
Mesdames Math
Hstean
G. Sat
C Walls J. Anderson
Bem
Auedian Steameships
Lamited
Waports
Burns, Philn. and Co. Lra. Td
Movements of Vessels Include Berms Philp and Co Ships
Berms, Philp and Co. run the Kycasda from Townsville every Tuesday evening to Cooktown and back, returning Thursday morning then departing again for Townsville. Wrendra sails south on Saturday.
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Kycasda
Townsville
Cooktown
Wrendra
Adelaide Company Limited Merstta Front on Samay
Adelaide Company, Limited Merstta, appears from the south on Samay in an itemized notice describing a business shift or movement. The fragment outlines a regional heading and an entity involved, with sparse context for full detail.
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Merstta
Samay
Maritime Schedule Fragments Irregular Passenger Arrivals
Partial shipping timetable notes Mooritran arrives 5 am on Tuesday and departs 7 am for Por, Douglas and Cooktown. Returns 5 pm Wednesday and travels to Lucinds and Tewn ville. Gowrie bound for Torneville arrives Sundays with Tuesday departures for Cams t ) p m Moertlvan Harowr and Card well Jocinda Gump Mi. Donk Is land Sod Townsville. Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Yownville and Innisfail and departs Thursday for Townsville. Coarecing with erothern steamers.
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Mooritran
Athers
Por
Douglas
Cooktown
Lucinds
Tewn
Ville
Lass of
Yownville
Innisfail
Townsville
Erothern
Moon Phase Timetable for March
The notes list moon phases for March including First Quarter at 244 am and 6th March, Last Quarter on 7.2 pm, New Moon on 23rd March, and First Quarter again on 496 pm, with several unclear local times and notes. The entries mix times and terms in a provisional calendar.
The Tides
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dated item mentioning Priday and Monch with a time reference around 8 p m. The readable text is insufficient to determine event, place, or outcome.
Victorian Oversea Trade Returns for February 1917
The Victorian Customs Department reports February 1917 overseas trade totals, compared with the prior February. Exports in certain items such as woollen fabrics and flour fell while butter and several food products rose in value. Overall export values show mixed movement with increases in butter and other foods amid declines in others.
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Melbourne
Customa Department
Mining Market TOWERS SHARF March Quotations
Market report lists share quotations from Towers Shar f Bow Street brokers for March. Items include Rowe Daedee Kellhast Extended and Emihast Deepa with prices and lot specifics, plus notes on Brilliant Block Hampden and Hatliante Feeehold.
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CH. Towers
March
M'Callum & Co. Sharebrokers
Bow Street
Rowe Daedee
Tod
Ronnie North
Deepa
Brilliant
Clark's Bay
Bart
Pes Tod
Milly
Sara
Minnie Mochamr
Hatliante Feeehold
Hampden
Andrew
Queensland Mining Annual Report Highlights Copper Output
The Under Secretary for Mines reports Queensland's mineral output value at £4,021,007 for the year, up £696,146 from 1915 due to higher metal prices for munition production. Gold yield declined amid mine exhaustion, while copper showed strength with 19,520 tons valued at £2,365,343. Lead and tin prices noted, and overall mining activity discussed.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Commonwealth
Fay
Gem Mining boosts industry in wartime Queensland
Brisbane reports wartime impact on Queensland gem industry with revival efforts in sapphire mining on the Anakic field. Markets opened in England and France, with London and Paris price levels sustaining field prices despite higher shipping risks and costs.
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Brisbane
March
Queensland
England
France
London
Parisian
Australian Metal Company Winding Up Ordered in London
Justice Younger orders final winding up of the Australian Metal Company in London arguing its extensive operations in the Australasian metal industry are of national interest and require dissolution.
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London
Justice Younger
Australian Metal Company
Board of Trades
Rich Crushing Near Kipling's Crossing at Palmer River
A Maytown correspondent reports that in February four tons of quartz crushed at Wonmacott's battery for B. Stim yielded 47 ounces 3 dwts of gold. The ore came from Mr. Denman's claim The Bee near Kipling's Crossing by the Palmer River Cooktown.
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Maytown
Wonma_ cott
B. Stim
Palmer
Mr. Denman
Kipling
Warden's Court Hearing On Mineral Lease Forfeiture
In Cooktown the Warden heard an application by the My. Amos Tua Mines for six months extension of mineral leases Nos 217 and 223. The b Coy. sought £1 in each case for breaches of conditions. G. A. Lowe moved for forfeiture on grounds labour compliance and lease non-fulfillment.
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Cooktown
My. Amos Tua
B Coy
G. A. Lowe
Forfeiite
Tasmanian Metals Extraction Company Reports Process Success
Acting manager Mr LN Ward states via cable that important developments confirm the commercial success of the company’s ore treatment process. The method, claimed to yield high grade zinc, lead, and sulphides, was previously thought to involve the Mountage Committee’s scheme.
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LN. G "Ward
Tasmanian Metals Extraction Company
Cable
Mountage Commamedeeban
Local official greets visiting figure amid mosquito protection plan
On Thursday the Mayor Ald. Don Aldanson informally welcomed Mr. Craig's group. The event touched on preparations for mosquito protection and a broader community effort, with emphasis on stockpiling goods and securing department support.
Metal market reports from Sydney and London quotations
The March 1 metal market notes from Sydney and London show copper prices steady with spot at £136 5s and three month contracts near £1 5s. Electrolytic copper is listed with bids around price ranges and standard spot rates quoted, reflecting market conditions in early March.
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Sydney
London
Coyne's Evolution From Extremist to Reformist Minister
The career of Cairns district visiting Minister of Railways Mr Coyne shows a notable shift from extremist ties during the General Strike era to a conscientious minister who now opposes strikes. He faced hostile reception at Brisbane Trades Hall yet remained committed to aiding returned soldiers, while Labour and union papers mixed praise and critique of his tact and political stance.
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Cairns
Coyne
Hunter
Brisbane
Trades Hall
Australia
Mr. Coyne
Labour
Harry Coyne
RSA Recruiting Night at Monument Aims to Honor Anzac Day
RSA plans a recruiting event next Friday night at the Monument in connection with Anzac Day. Returned Soldiers’ Association members will speak to raise support and recruit locals for the special town effort.
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RSA
Ciation
Sr. Mi
F. RK. Mazlin
Cairns Court Session and Local Notices
Land Court monthly session at Cairns will be held next Monday. Cairns Shire rates in arrears after April 1 will be recovered by legal process. The Cairns Band plans a music program tonight at Abbott Street corner. A Cinderella dance is set for St Monica's in the Herminian Hall tomorrow night. Prosecutions over a recent grog raid in Chinatown adjourned to Friday March 23. Francis X Bushman stars with Beverley Bayne in A Million a Minute at Palace Theatre tomorrow night. Dimbulah horse sale: 190 head of horses auctioned next Wednesday for several estates. RAC Church hall dancing event on Monday night to aid fund. Social and dance for Chas Fixter’s farewell Saturday at Babinda. New boot store open in Babinda at Kirk’s with a large stock and cash terms. The Minister for Railways, Coyne, arrived from the recent trip on the Mila.
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RAC
Maroney
Babinda
Recruiting meeting set at Gordenvale centre
His Honour Judge Jameson will visit Gordenvale today to address a recruiting meeting organized by the Gordenvale Recruiting Committee. Mr A S Booker and Recruiting Organiser F R Mazin accompany him. the gathering starts at 8 30 pm in the Federal Theatre with Mr G Clem presiding.
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Judge Jameson
Visi Gordenvale
Gordenvale
A.S. Booker
F. R. Mazin
Federal Theatre
G. Clem
Cairns Hospital Committee Accepts Mayor's Travel Offer
The Cairns District Hospital committee met Thursday as the secretary reported Mayor's offer to cooperate with commercial travel. Mr Henriques praised the idea, and motion by Mr Wilson to accept the offer was carried.
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Cairns District Hospital
Stan Crauner Gatauienest ix
Henriques
H. S. Wilson
Babinda Railway Timetable Amended for Weekdays
The Cairns Babinda line timetable is amended with fast trams on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays setting a later morning departure and earlier evening return. Other services stay on the old timetable. Visitors are advised to check and plan accordingly.
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Sure. Sin Font
Brisbane Unemployment Deputation Seeks Right to Work
A Brisbane deputation urged the Premier to take drastic, permanent action against unemployment. They proposed a Right to Work, farm colonies on productive land, government marketing of surplus produce, ready-made farms, and compulsory unemployment insurance. Premier ally Ryan said the situation may be less acute and pledged to present the case to the Cabinet for possible action.
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Brisbane
Ryan
Innisfail Items March 13 Update on Local Works
March 13 notes mention nurses' barracks rising in the ital district and new houses under construction across areas. Sugar growers prepare worker barracks and repairs to the South Johnston badge disrupt tram service to Liverpool. Timber supplies from Mourilyan Harbour may be short as delays persist. Theodore and party arrive Mourilyan Harbour Monday at ten. Shire Council plans a reception. Minister Coyne expected March 10.
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Innisfail
Ital
South Johnston
Liverpool
Theodore
Mourilyan Harbour
Mr. Coyne
Veterinary Embrocation for Equine Ailments Arrives
To Horse Owners our Veterinary Embrocation from the prominent Englah racing stables has arrived and will be valuable for strains lameness rheumatism and other ills of equine flesh. Bottles priced 2/6 posted 3/3 RK Craig Chemist Cairns.
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Englah Racing
Craig
Cairns
Wounded private reported to Coombes family
Mr and Mrs Coombes of Edmonton receive a Melbourne Base Records Office wire stating their son has been wounded. Further advice will follow when additional information is received.
Lighthouse Office Move from Cooktown to Cairns Causes Debate
The Cooktown Chamber of Commerce received a ministerial letter outlining reasons for relocating the Lighthouse Office from Cooktown to Cairns. It cites higher costs and logistical delays at Cooktown, including water prices and material procurement, as key factors despite better climatic conditions locally.
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Cairns
Cooktown
Worktown
Canms
Ceres
Brisbane
Erratic Shopper Notes At Kellys Ab
Fragmented sale blurb notes price drops on menswear items at Kellys in Ab, listing cotton shirts trousers tweed pants and flannelette cashmere items with scattered price hints and promotional language.
Senate debate in Melbourne over Farle appointment inquiry
In Melbourne on March 15 the Senate debated Senator Gardiner's motion to refer Senator Farle's appointment to a disputed returns inquiry. The President ruled the motion out of order as debated. Senator Millen moved to free reading of the Supply Bill. Gardiner attacked the Prime Minister for alleged poll booth manipulation. The debate was adjourned.
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Melbourne
Gardiner
Farle
Senate
Ec Sah
Millen
Hughes
Electoral Amendment Four to enfranchise soldiers at front
Melbourne March 1 the second reading of the Electoral Amendment Four bill aimed at voting rights for soldiers at the front. It would grant a vote to current and former Commonwealth naval and military personnel serving outside Australia, including nurses, with age and citizenship restrictions. The bill’s passage followed debates on tariffs and War Precautions Act powers, with amendments ruled out and the bill passing all stages.
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Melbourne
Home Affairs
Gveat
Commonwealth Naval and Milit Forces
Australia
Young
Gallipoli
France
Worme
Forthcom
Tudor
Fenton
Queensland
SE. Co
Flood at Rockhampton Threatens Local Racecourse
Floods inundate low-lying areas in Rockhampton with the Fitzroy River rising sharply and waters breaking over the south of the city. Lakes Creek district and Callaghan Park suffer encroachment, threatening St Patrick's Day races while Yamaha reads six feet above summer level and the Dawson River near Tinga falls.
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Rockhampton
Fitzroy
Lakes Creek Way
Callaghan Park
Yamaha
Dawson River
Tinga
Same Old Strike Sparks Wharf Tension in Rockhampton
In Rockhampton on March 12 trouble erupts between the Australian Steamship Line and wharf labourers. The Leura, unloading two tons of general cargo, remains tied at the high level wharf as workforce dispute disrupts port operations.
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Rockhampton
Led
Chimpers
Leura
Khampton
Prime Minister vows charges to be tested in court
The Prime Minister said the Ministry would consider the Opposition backed Royal Commission inquiring into charges raised by Senator Watson. He promised to allow anyone to bring definite charges that could be proven in a court of law.
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Melbourne
Senate
Watson
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