Shipping moves and schedule for Australian lines via Townsville
Kuranda arrives Tuesdays and sails midnight for Port Douglas and Cook Town then returns Thursday leaving 11 o clock for Townsville. Australian steamers Igaring Cairns reach Townsville Sunday Bowen and Mackay on Tuesday Brisbane on Thursday. Vessels continue south the following Saturday arriving Monday and Melbourne on Thursday. Return trips depart Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday and Brisbane Saturday arriving here Thursday. Mourilyan arrives Tuesday from Townsville leaves 8 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown returns Wednesday and leaves 1 pm for Townsville. Lass o Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays and leaves for Port Douglas 7 am Mondays returning Wednesday and leaving 5 50 pm for Townsville.
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Kuranda
Townsville
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Cairns
Bowen
Bockay
Brisbane
Melbourne
Melburne
Sydney
Thursay
Arawatm
Mackay
Port Alma
Mourilyan
Lass o'Gowrie
Changsha Sails for Hong Kong Thursday
The steamer Changsha under A. O. Lime departs for Hong Kong this Thursday at 11 o clock in the morning. It is bound for the island and the Philippines with a cargo described in the harbor bulletin.
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Changsha
A. O. Lime
Hong Kong
Philippines
Shipping Notes From Queensland to Macknade and Johnston
The Kuranda is expected to reach Townsville next week to discharge machinery for Macknade and South Johnston. The barque Activ brought 550000 ft of timber from Auckland for Sydney and arrived at Sydney, anchoring in Johnstone's Bay. Moderate weather gave way to two heavy gales about 230 miles from Sydney, yet the Sarque remained undamaged. The Arawatta is set to sail for southern ports tonight at o o'clock.
Metal market report from London on copper and related metals
Mining news from London outlines copper prices at 106 to 106/5 with forwards 103/5 and 135 for electrolysis. Tim ranges 195 to 198/10 with forwards 190/10 and 190/15. Pignon at 58 and test around 25 to 95/5. Spelter priced at 93 and Silver at 27hd.
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London
Lions Flectrolytic
Fas
Cooktown Fields Report Shows Varied Tin and Gold Output
The report notes higher tin field production than before yet below other fields, with rainfall not boosting tin oxide. Goldfields output falls due to reduced alluvial gold, drought, and adverse conditions. Overall energy seems needed to lift mineral yields despite potential shipments delays.
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Cooktown
Tim
Scarce goods prompt large stock of Bermal and Mohair rugs
Mayers reports dwindling supplies yet holds a broad stock of Bermal hearth rugs in 27 by 58 inch sizes in greens reds and fawns. Velvet pile hearth rugs in oriental designs with a wide colour range. Mohair rugs 28 by 24 inches in green, plus Mohair door mats in green and red.
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Bermal
Mining notes on Queensland fields and yields update
The report covers Abbott Street Cairns operations with dredging progress and plant adjustments. It notes rainfall scarcity, varying yields at Grasstree United, Lode Hill, Kipling's Crossing, and Palmer Gold Mines, and mentions energy and water issues, elevator upgrades, and personnel figures across fields including Coen, Hamilton, Batavia River, and Tinfields.
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Romeo
Grasstree United
Lode Hill
Upper Bloomfield
Kipling
Palmer Gold Mines, Ltd
Davis
Victoria
Mt. Windsor
Coen Gold Field
Batavia River
Pascoe
Hayes Creek
Plutoville
Rimes
Pero Hamilton
King Na . N
Cairns Police Court Opens in Industrial Court
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Cairns police court session presided by Douglas at Industrial Court in Chilago. Mentions include Robert Craig the chemist and a 2008 event, with a four roomed Sachs Street auction and bail forfeiture references.
Band and Choir Plan Wharf March With Troops
A band and choir will perform at seven o'clock before marching to the wharf to accompany departing troops. The event aims to boost morale and bid farewell as units leave.
The Sugar Market and Government Control Debates
The piece discusses claims about withdrawing gold reserves and the impact on exchange, arguing that bank policies and government control of industries have historically failed. It cites telephony and state management in Australia, noting criticism of government departments and the public’s skepticism toward new controls. The author emphasizes efficiency and economy concerns in public policy.
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United States
Canim
Australia
England
Times
Europe
Babinda
Che Popetier
Australians Question State Control In Global Comparison
The article discusses Australian isolation from world events and debates state control versus democracy. It contrasts Australian transport rates with U S averages, noting higher state rates and concerns about speed, rolling stock, and public satisfaction.
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Bellamy
Wales
South Aus
United
False Pretenses Sentences At Atherton Court
Jack Benson on remand from Cairns was sentenced to six months in Cairns gaol for false pretences.
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Atherton
Jack Benson
Cairns
Diers Gift Day Observed With Soldier Tribute Planned
A Diers Gift Day event featuring a Soldiers Gift Afternoon is planned for April with full date and details to be announced later. Officials promise a community program honoring servicemen and fundraising activities.
Salvation Army Farewell Services in Cairns
Salvation Army holds farewell services in the Cairns hall for Captain and Mrs. Barnes before their transfer to Herberton. Captain Norman Srury of Hughenden succeeds them in Cairns with services at 11 am and 7 pm. All friends are invited. Tropolax tropical fever remedy advertised for sale in Cairns at 23 6d and 5s per bottle from Colinaim Lake Street Cairns.
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Salvation Army
Barnes
Cairns
Herberton
Norman Srury
Hughenden
Collina
Lake Street
Chemiat Cairns
Austral Pictures War Prices Prompt New Spending Image
A fragment mentions Austral Pictures amid wartime price pressures, noting the era’s cost concerns and a suggested spending pattern as the year shifts. The snippet hints at consumer behavior during hardship without detailing events or figures.
Recruiters Warn of Rejections After Volunteer Responses
The recruiting officer notes that a number of those who answered did not meet requirements and were rejected. This cautionary update highlights screening results and the impact on enlistment plans.
Craig's Skeste Rame Protects Homes From Mosquitoes
The advertisement promotes Craig's Skeste Rame as the trusted safeguard against mosquitoes. Hubert Craig, a chemist in Cairns, offers bottles at 1 shilling per bottle or 1 shilling 3 pence per dozen for relief from bites and sleep disturbance.
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Craig
Hubert Craig
Cairns
Northern Herald Wraps World Happenings and Local War Illustrations
The Northern Herald this week presents up to date items with illustrations including a motor ambulance by the Capen and District Red Cross and a Cairns district volunteers feature. It shows Corporal March and other Australians, Woodlark Island scenes, and Turkish batteries, along with wounded Australians and a wartime cartoon.
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Northern Herald
Motor Ambulance
Capen and District Red Cross
W. A. Brooks
Egypt
Cairns
March
Woodlark Island
Kalamaden
Hampton
HMLS
Canopus
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Adelaide Company, Limited
Australian Steamships, Limited
Fearnley and Co
Shipping Notes
Cooktown Fields
Warden's Monthly Report
Mayers
Abbott Street
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake Stre.r
Seta
Tunnel Creek
Palmer Gold Field
McEvoy
Llankelly Hill
Great Northern
Allan
Bryant
Tom
Hamilton
Bhagoolah
Rudd
Ebagoolah
Hiskaiaa
Itm
Mulgrave
Los Ae
Cairns Police Court
Daste
Atsomte
Industrial Court
Douglas Presiding
Chillagoe
Cqeet
Robert Craig
Caiima
H. Sheppard
Mareeba
Baninda
America
India
the. Post
Cairns Pictures
Diers
Austral Pictures
THE
New York
Marvin
Kate
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