Shipping notices from Cooktown and Port Desaylus
Shipping list records passengers and agents for March voyages from Cooktown to Port Desaylus aboard Moegrilyar and HL Koo. Names include Mesdames arr Royd Trezise Imms Barham Kyle Peterhed Gerton Austealian Steamshops and many others with family members and guardians aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moegrilyar
J. Minchaee
Cooktown
Port Desaylus
Mesdamesarr
H Royd
Miss Trezise
Mesers
W. Barham
ML Kyle
J. Peterhed
Gerton
Lomter
Musgrave
HL. Koo
Mee Kobieeos
Ramage
Fo Lher
Burne
Departures March 15 Southeastbound Ships and Agents
Listing of Australian steamship departures with captain names, destinations including Melbourne and Townsville, and ports such as Adelaide. Mentions Burns, Philp and agents, with a roster of listed passengers and crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somsiail
Robinser
South
Australian Steamships
Lanter
Pannga
Riker Tatton
Kerting
Misses Blackley
ED Daly
Hansen
Losberg
Mowers I Small
Grant Watkins
Harris
Horsemen
Kilmer
POG
Close Kerring
Marker
Lamech
Gulliver
Iovineton
JO Russell
Hogan
Joice
Pavsted
Teenpleton
Amd Nz
Stramaiups, Limited
Movements of Vessels and Shipping Schedules
Burns, Philp & Co Limited ships Kiranda arrives every Tuesday for Townsville and departs midweek for Port Douglas and Cook Town, resuming on Thursday. AUSN steamers leave Cairns on Saturday for Townsville, with Cowen & Mackay on Tuesday. Vessels proceed to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane with return sailings starting Saturday.
Adelaide Company steamers and town services timetable
Adelaide Company, Limited. Steamers leave Cairns on Wednesday. Towner flies on Thursday Bowen and Mackay on Friday reaching Sydney on Thursday and Melbourne on Sunday. Leave Melbourne for return on Tuesday, Sydney Saturday, Brisbane the following Tuesday, return here on Sunday. Steamers travel Townsville Saturday arriving Mackay Sunday morning, Fort Alma Sunday night, and Brisbane Tuesday morning. Leave Brisbane Wednesday, arrive Sydney Friday, and Melbourne the following Monday. On the return from Melbourne to Sydney Friday, Brisbane the following Monday, depart Brisbane next day and reach Townsville the following Friday. McIlwurne arrives every Tuesday from Townsville, leaves at 8 am for Port Downs and Cooktown, returning Wednesday, and leaving at hour for Townsville. Lasso Crowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays, leaves for Port Douglas on Mondays, Gees Tuesday off, leaving 5.30 Be Townsville.
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Kuranda
Townsville
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Thursay
Brisbane
Cairns
Towner
Bowen
Mackay
Sydney
Melbourne
Trislay
Wene
Arrve
Fort Alma
Lasso Crowrie
Townoville
Fearniey and Co Sails for Honshoneva Ports Saturday Moment
Fearniey and Co led Chamesho 4.0 Lime sails for Honshoneva ports on Saturday moment at a clock and will not colt at Fiery Drain.
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Chamesho
Honshoneva
Brisbane wool sales open and close amid mixed results
Fenwik and Co report the Brisbane wool sales opened yesterday and closed the same day with a mid sized offering. The higher grade wools held firm while many clips sagged from adverse seasons. Declines of 4 to 10 percent appeared in some shipments due to winter conditions and drought influenced lots across Alpha and nearby stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Fenwik and Co
Aneathella
Monk
Alpha
Butter Price Rise Report From Brisbane Market
March 16 dispatch notes a butter price increase in the Southern district of Cucensi with a rise of four eighths per cwt. The new prices list first grade at 1350/8 per cwt, second grade 125/8, and third grade 1230/8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Exports Surpass Imports in 1915 Trade Totals
United States merchandise exports for 1915 reached a record level at £734,386,740 with an excess over imports of £361,551,190. December exports alone stood at £38,341,750 while December imports were £35,055,700, the highest monthly totals of the year. Gold movements show inward and outward flows with 1915 imports at £35,787,850 and outward gold movement at £533,706,600 in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wade
Glasses fitted for reading and sewing
An advertiser offers proper glasses for those with weak eyesight, emphasizing summer aggravation of eye troubles. Four pairs available to suit different needs, promising satisfaction with spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes
T P Kelly Chemist and Optician amid Cairns Stock Exchange notes
Abbott street sharebroker A H L Clarke reports stock prices on a Thursday session for Corella Hampden St Mungo St Andrew Vuleam Lode Hill Hill End Amal Iguana Kalamadas Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnel Oaks NL Oaks Reserve Thompson’s Oaks Bowen River and Bowes Coal among others with varied bids and prices in Cairns markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corella
Hampden
Mr. Cuthbert
St Mungo
St Andrew
Vuleam, B Ltd
Gilmore
Lode Hill
Hill End Amal
Iguana Consols
Thompson's Oaks
Pen Imme
Bowen River
Bowes Coal and Coke Lo, Ltd
Peafy Cairns Pictures
Catro's Old Gold Letter Highlights Cairo War Report
The weekly bullion note cites a Cairo journalist of war noting gold had entirely disappeared from circulation as those early shortages affected daily life. The fragment reflects disruption in commodities during the conflict era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
War
Sugar industry output and legal battle over cane division payments
An analysis notes 1915 output at 1 060 708 and value shifts, with a £1 033 decline from 1914, and a total value rise to £1 428 708. It criticizes the CSR Co classification by north and south districts, arguing inequities, while the board rules that six separate agreements cannot be treated as a single collective agreement under section 15. Mitchell then withdraws to pursue mill-by-mill deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
CSR Co
Mitchell
Ore flow at Grasswork mine shows limited stope activity
Nearly 30 tons of ore remain at Grass. Rainbow reports very little shown in the stope. Twelve tons sit in the hopper. Good Friday notes fair progress but troublesome water. Belgium mentions liquor trouble water. Operations ongoing with ten tons in paddock. About 1y tons shipped to Silver Valley for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
St Patrickh
Silver Valley
Copper mine activity and new shaft work noted
The Empress copper mine shows continued good prospects with seemingly unlimited ore supply. Three men are working on the Blue Jacket property where a fair erected and an anomaly discovered in the dump. Barratt, Shepherd and others are sinking new shafts on formation in the copper belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empress
Blue Jacket
Barratt
Mining notes from Ch. Towers on Bonnie Dumke and related bets
A mining column from Ch. Towers dated March 16 records Bonnie Dumke born September 3 and 9, with several bets and payments noted for Brilliant Deeps, Brilliamt Block, and Brilliamt Extended, including prices and statuses. Mentions Chrk's bt WG LT and Wexican with tabulated payments and odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towers
Bonnie Dumke
Bonnie North
Chrk
Wexican
Cane Prices Board tightens CSR policy at Brisbane session
The Post reports the CSR Co. upholds a hard line against the Cane Prices Board. At the Central Board sitting on the 1st, the company deployed its strongest arguments and brought key figures to the fore. The proceedings spotlight a tense dispute between management and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CSR. Co
Belgium
Mrr
Knox
Brisbane
Mitchell
Ford and party tributeers crush seven tons for Imors
A brief item from CH. TOWERS notes Ford and party tributeers crushed seven tons for Imors at the Brilliant P.C. The report mentions a march 15 gathering and a tally of tonnage achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Ford
Brilliant P.C
Queensland Minerals annual report for 1915
Brisbane dispatch reviews the 1915 annual report of the Under Secretary for Mines Mr Heery Mer highlighting wartime impacts and the value of mineral output at £3,334,586 with notable increases in the sector despite war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Mir
Heery Merhowethet
Tropolax touted as effective tropical fever remedy
Advertisement extols Tropolax as effective for dengue and malaria and urges readers to obtain the genuine product from Lima's Lake Street Chemist in Cairns. It promotes the medicine at six pence and claims it will be kept handy and shared with friends for tropical fevers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
Cairns
Cairns Pictures Serial Tale Unfolds in Turbulent Family Plot
William Laurence inherits a crest of wealth after his father’s death and swears to protect younger brother Jim whose cruel nature worsens over twenty years. Jim pursues Jemsy Strong and loves Eve De Lane while Melema Leigh attracts Governor Wil Gem. A deadly shooting and a drowning occur as family intrigues escalate before a last mercy from Melon shifts fate.
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Chars
William Laurence
Jim
Jemsy Strong
Eve de Lane
Melema Leigh
Wil- Gem
Jack Strong
Jenny
Melon
Justin
Bekme
Barixda Store Opens With Groceries Boots and Shoes
Mr A M Wadiell announces the opening of a large stock of groceries and apparel at Barixda. The advertisement lists groceries depots boots and shoes and notes agency for Royal Insurance Company. A royal Crown Heed to-night is mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Wadiell
Em. Toes
Royel Insurence Company
Starr Bowkett Society Receipts Reach 55125 Gd
At the Cairns Starr Bowkett Building Society meeting on Saturday receipts totalled 55125 Gd. Mecra Miller and E Isbister are the directors to be in attendance next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Starr Bowkett Building Society
Mecra
S. Miller
E. Isbister
St Patrick Day Events Highlight Social Roundup
St Patrick Day is observed as a holiday with races at Woree and a ball at the Hibernian Hall tonight. The day focuses on social events and festive gatherings in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woree
Hibernian
Two Men Plead Guilty at Mossman Police Court
At Mossman Police Court on Tees day two men admitted being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. One man was fined 5s 0d with 3s 6d costs and 11 103 and 35 6d costs for the other, while a separate drunk was fined 10s.
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A. B. Gibson
F.M
Mossman
Teesday
Fiji Natives Eager to Form Battalion for British War
Islanders of the Fiji group grow anxious to aid Britain by forming a battalion for active service. The Levuka crew in Sydney reports native warriors disturbed by the move, while the Pacifique notes Kamakas at New Caledonia agitated and appealing to the French Government to join the front.
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Fiji
Levuka
Sydney
New Caledonia
Red Cross Concert Dates Repeated For High Demand
Red Cross fundraiser concert will be repeated on Friday night due to overwhelming demand for seats. Organizers promise a brilliant program with dancing, music, and scenery for a masterful performance to aid the Red Cross Society. Box plan available at Palace Cafe on Thursday and Friday, 23rd and 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross Society
Palace Cafe
Clean sheet at Aires Police Court on Thursday
A clean sheet was reported at the Aires Police Court proceedings held on Thursday. No charges or convictions were announced, and the court adjourned after brief routine matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aires Police Court
Mounteers Offer Limited Prime Eppies at Hoare’s Mast
A cryptic notice warns that no ace of prime eppies will be served at Hoares Mast, suggesting limited or unavailable specialty offerings at the venue.
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Hoare
Auction Notice for Hoare Sale of Sires
Mr J G Hoare offers the wumheld fersiin s of Mr J E dearest Lake and Gotten Sires at 2.39 pm next Wednesday. The sale includes prized livestock and follows standard auction procedures in effect at the auction mart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hoare
J. E. Dearest
Lake and Gotten
Sale of Property by J G Hoare Tomorrow at Noon
Tomorrow at noon Mr J G Hoare will auction a four roomed Sachas1 cottage subject to lease details are advertised in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hoare
Mosquitos Attack as Weather Breaks
Mosquitos have surged with the warmer weather and are causing discomfort to visitors and residents. The notice promotes Craig's "Skeste Kase" as the only reliable safeguard against the pests, warning against imitations and urging purchase of the original product from Robert Craig in Chamit, Cairea, at a price of 1 1/8 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Robert Craig
Chamit
Cairea
Health recovery stories at Ladies' College of Health
The article highlights neglect and misery when a mother falls ill and how the Ladies' College of Health aids swift recovery. Testimonials from grateful mothers praise the home treatment and a new book that informs women about health issues and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childre
Ladies’ College of Health
Recruiting Movements Stir Bodies in Remote Centres
A stirring appeal for recruits drew men women and children to listen at Mungana where five young men enrolled despite a small population. Sergeants Mazin and Courtney held an open air meeting at Chillagoe with strong turnout but earlier enlistments limited new joins. Mazlin plans a swift return to his district after a successful tour.
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Mungana
Chillagoe
Mazin
Courtney
Mazlin
Tom
Austral Pictures Brings St Patrick's Night Special
At the Austral Thastre tonight a special St Patrick program will be shown with Copper as the star. A prize awaits the best rendition of the popular piece. A children's matinee is held this afternoon with all children invited to attend. High attendees are expected on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eperial
Bt. Patrick
Ss. Patrick
Land Court Record Summary of Parcels and Adjournments
Glendon holds 719 acres in South edge parish. K Glendon and T Vallely deed 20 acres. Jen B Sorensen portion 4 in Mar parish adjourned. Archibald Niven portion 47v in Sophia parish adjourned.
Palace Theatre Family Night Grants Free Admission
Tonight at the Palace Theatre a St Patrick's themed event invites children under 13 to enter for free with a designated dress code. The program, voted on by attendees last evening, promises entertainment worth paying for and aims to attract a large local audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick
Balece
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burns, Philp, & Co. Limited
Srovtit
Adelaide Company, Limited
Commercial
N Wool Sales
Fenwick
Murray
Marsland
Charlie Kemble
Peer Sedge
Ape Street
P. Pease
Mayers
Abbott Street
E. J. Harris Wreesera
Rete
T. P. Kelly
Cairns Stock Exchange
Me A
HL Clarke
Catro
Eoche
Maleria
Moses Hien
Wes
Howe
TIN
the Post
Queensland Minerals
Annual Report
Mareeba
Cairns Pictures
Barixda
Starr Bowkett Society
ST. Patrick’s Day
Mossman Cas
Kocyws
RED Cross
Crown Hotel
Austral Pictures
Land Court
Palace Theatre
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