Passage Schedule Fragments From Towns to Cooktown and Townsville
Fragmented OCR lists ships and sailors with weekly routings between Townsville Cooktown Loomida Point and Port Annglas. Mentions Australian Steamships Limited Myan Adelzize Company Linited and Varga with arrivals Tuesday Friday and Wednesday journeys. details are partially garbled but indicate regular departures every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and varying port calls.
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Kesanly
Jameet Cooktown
Weasel
Townsville
Loomida Point
Arravares
Myan
von Porte
Coole van
Port Annglas
Cooktown
Lucinda
Lass Towne
Ingi
Nmista
Townselle
Moon Phase Notation From March Newspaper Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes mention last quarter moon around 104 am on March 6 and later references to March 2 and March 6 with unclear terms. No coherent event or entities present beyond celestial timing references.
The Tides Monday March 25 Market Report
Brisbane March 22 MacTaggart Bros report describes a dull market with few offerings yet quick agreement at the finish. Prices rose about two higher than last week as yarded goods sold, including rail-related items, with values up slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
MacTaggart Bros
Ewermeespehve Vee
Hw Rail
Fia
Mining report update from several mines
Lepper shows about 10 tons of ore for sampling on a creek, with face still showing. Tarack notes little work this week, while Lyre Moon reports cyclone damage and water issues. St Marrick mines carting stone to the battery and expect completion by weekend. no fresh news from the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepper
St. Marrick
The Rambow Presents Unique Mimers Trio at The Froghole
The Froghole Extenuate and New Pradlaugh join the Rambow as the only mimers 2" pres ent producing pre mni ties.
Cooktown Warden's February Report Snapshot
February month notes show tin recovery and work shifts for seven men at Hill Co. operations. New site setup at Neftover, extensive washing and cleanup, and parcel releases from Mt. Harty and Dewer's. Mentions of whisky and local suppliers among sparse activity.
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Tostin
Atnil
Winifred United
Ted
Tim
Em- Hill Co
Mt. Harty
Weathered Post items and war notes from Cairns 1918
A fragmentary 1918 Post page lists a Masome Hall meeting for visitors, telegrams on Justin McCarthy wounded, refunds to Cairns and Innisfail relief funds, a military promotion and a brother killed in action, plus notes on Mayers Ltd letters, Butter Factory manager recruitment, cyclone damage to Babinda shops, and Blake's Stock sale with bidders and prices.
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Blake
Tarzali
J C Harding
Deile
McMahon
Keogh & Sdames Blake
Turmer
Cyclone victims and local notices in Vigo Ocean district
A Wasa native of Vigoacc New Geinca and T A Ferry report on a beche loss and drowning aboard a tugger near Hin Island amid cyclone activity. A subscription raised £13 for cyclone sufferers. Local officials protest railway cuts while Aboriginal Billy faces suspicion in a Sheridan Street incident as police pursue two suspects.
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T. A. Ferry
Phaeminenad
Inal
Vigo Acer
New Geinca
Ad. Fao Teves
Latand
Hares Tam Salow
Ioe
Niphee Barrier
Hin- Island
Akaroa
Malley
Srg Ace Re Mt
May Crookes
Billy
McIntosh
Sheridan Street
Lewis
Norris
Guimg
French Classes Resume at Cairns Technical College
Miss Haig's French classes at Cairns Technical College will resume next week. Details will be advertised soon. The Australian Clerical Association reports its annual general meeting at Hibers Hall, to begin at sharp o'clock on Wednesday next. An advertisement promotes a remedy and a needlework product. The launch Hazel broke free and was secured at Burns, Philp's wharf by Skipper C and Engineer Hamilton of the Victor. Optical specialist H F Stacey announces visits to Atherton Malanda and dates subject to alteration. Weather on the Tableland remains boisterous with easterly gales and heavy rains.
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Miss Haig
Cairns Technical College
Australian Clerical Association
Hiber Hall
Hamilton
Victor
Burns, Philp’s
H. F. Stacey
Cairns
Atherton
Malanda
Abbott
Bavarians Push Front Near Ornes. 299 Taken Prisoners
German forces launched a surprise south west of Ornes overrunning initial trenches and reaching Brele Ravine, taking 299 prisoners. German and Bavarian units cooperate with Ane tro-Bt against Allied positions in broad western front sectors.
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London
Ornes
Brele
Anetro-Bt
Opened Long-Expected Offensive On 45-Mile Front
Report describes a British front assault with German infantry clashes and air reconnaissance targeting railways roads and aerodromes as the drive unfolds. It notes uncertainty about scope and timing, with Britain preparing for emergencies and discussing manpower recruitment targets and depot divisions to sustain forces.
Australia’s Army Survey on Enlistment Requirements
An impartial survey reviews the Royal Commission data on monthly enlistments needed for reinforcements. It cites 1914 to 1917 totals, noting deaths, desertions, and embarkation figures, with 202,118 still abroad and 110,517 in France plus other theaters. It discusses future drafts and possible heavy losses.
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Europe
Egypt
Australia
France
Palestine
Tata
Sigine drivers' Certificates Candidates Listed
A list of successful candidates in Driver Certificate examinations at Charters Towers. In merit order: Foon A Harris, J. T. Davies, V. J. Martin. Harris placed first, Davies second, Martin third.
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Es- Charters Towers
Foon
A . G. H. Harris
J. T. Davies
Camen Tse
V. J. Martin
Shipping Losses Across Civil Fleet Stir Debate in London
London editors react to Sir E Geddes speech with reassurance yet call for fuller figures on merchant shipping losses. Papers note excludes ships under repair, suggesting a 40 percent net tonnage reduction last year. Critics label the speech a defense of the Admiralty and urge shipyard effort and War Cabinet support.
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London
E. Geddes
Telegraph
Are
Admiralty
Lord Pirrie
Huns Bagged In Dover Coast Action
Allied forces report sinking of four enemy craft off Zeebrugge as Dover houses shook during the engagement. Weather described as near perfect with light haze, as ships landed on the coast to reinforce Dover defenses. The action, despite earlier setbacks, is seen as evidence of improved Allied dispositions and losses on the German side.
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Dover
Zeebrugee
Napsdate
Enormous Damage After British Raid on Mannheim
Paris reports from Basel that the British raid at Mannheim caused enormous damage to many houses. Several areas of the town burned, explosions hit a power plant, and fires burned for hours. The population fled. women and children moved toward Switzerland amid ongoing anxiety about possible further raids. German newspapers push a cautious stance, avoiding reprisals.
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Paris
Basle
Mannheim
Ereed Kee Ater
de Birkken
Switzerland
Dutch Shipping Requisition Under Entente Pressure
The Entente faced no alternative but to compel requisition of Dutch shipping amid protests and strategic pressure. Officials warn the move aims to secure essential wartime logistics, while Dutch authorities respond with caution as tensions rise over maritime neutrality and wartime needs.
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Entente
Holland
Ofjc
German Forces Press On In Global Struggle
A terse report notes Germany advances and a broad battle to press their will upon the world amid ongoing conflict. Allied responses and strategic aims remain central to observers following the dramatic turn in the war.
In a Tight Corner There Is a Beating Oath
A terse snippet hints at a tense moment with unspecified players and a sharp. The fragment suggests a conflict or pressure scenario without clear names or places. Further readable context would define the involved persons and setting.
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