Shipping Arrivals and Passenger Listings for March
A fenced list of passengers and names includes Mesdame Poland, Lock 12 children, Pendegh, Muirhews Madden, FE M. ber, Vowrner Rathgen, Graiham, Larsen with 5 children, Jones Dickson, and many others aboard ships to Sydney. Also notes captains Repara and McKennie and various travelers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repara
Capt McKennie
Sydney
Mesdame
Poland
Pendegh
Muirhews Madden
FE M.ber. Pasient
Vowrner Rathgen
Graiham
Larsen
Grefordan
Lotteries
Thompson
Jones Dickson Wrasrs Muse
Beaumont Mansford
F' Tierney
Roland WI. Norman
HH. Eatery
Po Newry
CG. Comino
Aoe
Metreads
P Horn
Flore
Chick
F Clarke
F. Roman Lavelle
H. Miller
Redford EC
Jordan
Wallice
Doble
Clarke
McAlister
Fraser
Willians
Jim
Movements of Vessels and Shipping Notes
Shipping notes describe sailings of Kersuda and other vessels from Townsville and ports like Port Douglas Cooktown Lucinda Mouriyan Maroni Gowrie and Innisfail. Vessels depart Tuesday and Wednesday with connections to southern steamers and arrivals from Townsville on Sundays and Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acottaian Steamelipa, Limited
MW van Aroees
Souther
Leawes
Port Doeglas
Cooktown
Lucinda
Gowrie
Townsville
Mouriyan Maroni
Cardwell
Dunk Island
Innisfail
Southern Steamers
Damaged Steamer Arrives at Cardiff After Collision
Senator Russell reports new information that Australport formerly Ardan Wenn arrived at Cardiff on March 21 severely damaged from a collision. Two to three crews needed for repairs. Australport discharged a full cargo at Hawre and proceeds to Cardiff in ballast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Russell
Austraipert
Cardo
Australport
Hawre
Cardiff
Local grocer opens stock of groceries drapery and shoes
Mr A M Waddell has just opened stocks of groceries drapery and shoes with cash terms and Royalesurance Company listed in a local page item amid moon phase notes and scattered notices from March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babindsa Township
Kirk's
Sabinda
Queensland Insurance Company
Norway trade push boosts Australian exports to Norway
A cautious note on prior export squash gives way to optimism as Norwegians push for direct trade with Australia. A Melbourne firm plans a joint venture to market Australian wheat and meat in Norway, following recent Argentine meat shipments and growing European interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Australia
Wheat for the U.K. in the United Kingdom until imperial orders
Wheat supplies for the United Kingdom are slated to continue under imperial orders until Band completion, with shipments coordinated to ensure steady availability amid ongoing controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Price disparities in cheese prices spark discontent
The high cheese prices fixed in England provoke adverse comment among Victorian factory sales reps. The Imperial Government pays Australasian producers up to old per ton, while Canada’s price is lower wholesale. The price and quality gap is conspicuous, fueling discontent amid minimal quality differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Imperial
London metal quotations sustain range in early markets
Sydney report lists London metal quotations steady across copper, tin, and electrolytic prices with standard copper at 36 pounds per 100, electrolytic tin at 1149 pounds, tin spot at 213 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence, and three month tin values near 27 pounds 5 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Cairns sharebroker reports quota ton prices for mines
A. H. Clarke Cairns sharebroker lists quota ton quotations for Corellia Hampden St Mango Volcan Tommy Burns Lode Hillub More Hill End Amal Sewana Consols Mareeba Tyrconnell New Minne Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Timer Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowentoal and Coke Co Ltd and others with prices per ton and basic bids including nicknames and shorthand terms typical of mining shares in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Clarke
Cairns
Corellia
Hampden
Cuthbert
St. Mango
Samee
Volcan
Tommy Burns
Lode Hill
Ubmore
Hill End Amal
Sewana Consols
Kolamadac
Mareeba Told Mines
Tyrconnell
New Minne Moxham
Oaks
Wos
Oaks Reserve
F& Timer Oaks. Com
Over Metals and Coal
Bowen River Coal
Bowentoal and Coke Co. Ltd
Oil Market Report From A. M'Callum & Co Bow Street
Market notice from A M Callum & Co brokers detailing oil-related transactions and holdings including Brilliant Extended and Relient Deep with prices and blocks noted. Names such as Ronnie Bundee and Clark's appear amid East Mexican and New Brilliant Freehold references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. M’callum & Co. Sharebrokers
Bow Street
Ronnie Bundee
Brilliant
Con
Teame North
Sd. Relient Deep
Pan
Clark's
Oper
East Mexican. Com
Paws al
New Brilliant Freehold
Mosham
Court Actions and Adjourments Reported in Local Meeting
The record notes Werden's Count Harbern before Warden A A aeam regarding Richards C Louch and H S ne on Re turn Creek with acres for Mimister s Exemptions. Rosa W Ross Kiely A A Rose and E A Ryle, cl songs Bemantis withdrawn in court. Young and J H ek re adjourned for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pothaeae
Richards
C. Louch
Rosa
W. Ross
Kiely
A. A. Rose
E. A. Ryle
Young
J. H
Cloncurry Copper Prospects cited by Gordon Morrison
Gordon Morrison of the Ducheas writes that Cloncurry copper prospects and the State smelting works relate to recent ore shipments. He notes that the ore body remains among the largest in the district per mining officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Morrison
Ducheas
Ger
Euperis
State Smelter Proposal to Aid Copper Mining Down Under
The article argues for a State smelter to process vast copper ore deposits in Cloncurry and similar towns. It contends current development is hampered by lack of government support, noting ore could yield revenue and alleviate hardships if scientifically treated, while criticizing mining sharks for exploiting discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctor
Elicu
School of Mines
Cloncurry
America
Arizona
Developed
Debate on Censorship and Public Truth in Australia
The article argues censorship harms public understanding and calls for fuller release of wartime news. It cites British and Australian practices, urging transparency to reduce rumor and strengthen support for the war effort. It stresses that withholding information harms the public rather than the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australia
Theritish Admiralty
Great Britain
Briish
Navy
Saturday Event Aims to Aid Red Cross Funds
A fragment notes a forthcoming Saturday event intended to support Red Cross funds. The text suggests fundraising activity but lacks details on organizers, location, or exact date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Court records reveal Lawrence Bernard guilty plea case notes
A police court session before Mr. T. A. Ferry noted Lawrence Bernard admitting guilt after claiming he had just left hospital and met friends. Details of the defaulter at home and associations with Michael McMahon and others remain unclear from the fragmented OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
T. A. Ferry
P.M. Lawrence Bernard
Vietions
Aime of
Tos Ia
Michael McMahon
Notice and Local Advertisements From Cairns Region
Public notices reference postponement of a state school benefit with details to follow. Local ads announce a boot store opening in Sabinda, insurance agency, cinema program highlights, a liquor conviction list adding Jang Chin, and an appeal for volunteers to be sent to the front. Also promotes remedies, piano sales, and mosquito product by Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jang Chin
Ferry
P.M
Northern Soldier and Royal Veterans in Egyptian Service
Pte James E Gallogly enlisted in October left behind in Egypt with horses while comrades joined Infantry for Gallipoli. He spent eleven weeks in trenches at Selva Bay served against Senussi and saw action in the Romani battle. A photo will join Northern Meralds gallery. Mr Ho Spencer solicits Senate candidates for forthcoming elections and led Returned Soldiers National Political League. Senior Sergeant King halted a dispute at the police station when a black awake snake was seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Gallogly
Gig
Egypt
Gallipoli
Selva Bay
Ho Spencer Rou
Senate of Me
Returned Soldiers
Natonal Political League
Australia
King
Genmley
R. Brambey
Warge of Eton Before Mr T A Fergx in Cairns Court
A brief report notes a Saturday session in Cairns Police Court with Mr T A Fergx presiding over the case involving a national or local figure referenced as Warge of Eton. The outcome and specifics are not detailed in readable text.
Nationalist Victory in NSW Elections Sparks Major Shift
Reported results show the Nationalists poised to win a solid majority, with gains in seats such as Oakes over Gleemerton in Waw exi and Mutch defeating Peer in Botany. Figures suggest a 16 to 26 seat margin, replacing Labour influence and elevating Holman’s leadership alongside key losses including the Speaker Meagher and Premier McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Pall Ecandidate
Peer
Indouor
Philip
Me Doyle
PLL
Meagher
Lord Ayor
King
P. LL
Smith
Me Morrish
Afchulle
Lazzanna
PLLL
Crawford
Redfern
McKel
McGowen
Labour
Messrs
Edden
Nahibah
Nic
Woollongong
Black
Nonmumai
Holman
McGowan
de. Ree
Edierm
Messrs, Holis
Morrish
Griffith
Cairns College Names New French Instructress
Cairns Technical College appoints Haigh as instructress in French. She will begin duties in the second week of April with further particulars to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Technical College
Haigh
War Council schedules Anzac Day celebration plans
The War Council will meet tonight in the Council Chambers at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is requested from delegates of all allied societies to make definite arrangements for the Anzac Day celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caires War
General War Council
Toomght
Illness of Lydia Grant in England Army Service
A cable states Miss Lydia Grant, named to work in the Queensland VAD in England, is seriously ill with her brother Capt Grant, recently awarded the MC, at her side. The report notes Cairns Police Magistrate Mr P G Grant as her father. Other local medical cases and ambulance activity are described, including the Wongaburra sawmill accident and transfers at Atherton and Karri stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tila
Lydia Grant
Queensland
England
Capt. Grant
Miss Grant
PG. Grant
Cairns
Tragic drowning and school notices from Gordonvale
A boy named Samuel Evans drowned while bathing in the Mulgrave River near the new bridge on Saturday around six. The ambulance arrived too late. funeral services followed in Gordonvale with schoolchildren as pallbearers and Rev H Corbett officiating. Also reported are pupil teacher exam results at Atherton State School and stock on roads concerns raised by Inspector A H Cory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Samuel Evans
Mulgrave
New Bridge
Sues
Ger Lonvale
Swerdsen
Cairns
H. Corbett
Presbyterian Church
Itead
Mr. Johnson
Atherton State School
Herberton
Mary Johnson
Athertom School
Federal Election Campaign Opens Next Week in Bendigo
Melbourne dispatch reports the federal political campaign to begin in earnest with the Prime Minister due to announce a policy at Bendigo on Thursday evening. Parliament will be dissolved by proclamation on Monday and sitting members’ salaries will cease. election speculation continues as theelm senators remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bendigo
Weitsier
Australian Labour Manifesto Highlights War and Welfare Plans
The manifesto outlines Labour goals after Hughes era, pledging to resist conscription, maintain voluntary military service, and continue prosecutions of the war. It seeks press censorship relief, repatriation fund reimbursement, land loans to returned soldiers, employment schemes, tariff protection for manufacturers, and a sinking fund to repay debt. It emphasizes development of Australia’s resources, better naval and military accounting, and constitutional referendum review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australian Labour Party
Australin
Hughes
Liberal Party
Australia
Labour Party
Whcers
Commonwealth
Jane Ford
Irish Question Probed as Nationalists Meet in Commons
London March 25 The Manchester Guardian reports the government’s Irish policy aims at unity within a set period. Nationalists held a two hour meeting in the House of Commons and will not declare their stance until the government reveals the full plan. The meeting adjourned after ill attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tovernment
House of Commons
Mnenond
New Insurance Firm Forms in Johannesburg
A new insurer in Johannesburg launches with global backing and a paid capital in the millions. The company aims to expand coverage across key sectors and markets, signaling stronger competition in the local insurance landscape.
Winter Beach Treats Highlight Green's Sup Supersrict
A brief item notes a wintry beach scene and a promotional push for a product at Green’s Sup Superstric. The fragment mentions a four tone delight and a sales prompt likely aimed at local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green's
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Ero
H. F. Stacey Te
Optician
France
Northage
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Charters Towers
Ravenswood
Sulphide Coronation Limited
Cockle Creek Nsw
Wolfram
Electolytic Company
Port Kembla
A. Goxley
Kersuda
Owen
Teaves
Waites
Adsiside Company. Limited
Leser
Shipping Notes
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
SMAS
Swan
Conklin
Waterman
Phome
P.O. Box
Robert Craig
Eicney
Aes Cairns
Jorema
Avestralis
Seliakers and
Notsras
Goewes Bereer, Caren
Ijah Murray
H. H. Marsland
Paling
J. D
Sowtm
ND Hotel
Ee Monty Foe
South
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake
Green’s
THE
Chemists
Ges One
Jacob’s Music
Pianolac
SouTh Abbott Street
Commercial
U.K
Fem
Paley
Compazion—Newman's
Cairns Stock Exchange
Tod
Towers Sharf Market
Werden
Harbern
the Post
Newnham
Morral
R Craig
W. Lennon
Aneter
Tasmania
F. A. Medlock
Mr. JR. Medlock
Catis
South Orn
W. H. Green
Koch
Une Jath
Ss Mitchell
A. S. Booker
N. Mithell
Craig
Crag
Senate
Rs.w. Elections
Nationalin
Mgmimeers
A. H. Cory
Chat
Federal Politics
Aes
Ens
NEW Insurance
Hannesburg
Img Am Insurance Company
Seesal
Eees Supsrict
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