Town and business directory snippet from Cairns era
A fragmented listing from the Cairns Post with names of agencies and merchants across towns such as Mareeba Malanda and Innisfail. The text references electric dental parlors Bennett and Bennetts Abbott Street Cairns civil engineer E Gregory Waters and other tradesmen and suppliers, plus a note that Port Darwin and Townsville figures visit for court matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittick
C. Worthay
G. Hughes Linnett & Holland
F. Wilkinson
Davies & Stoop W. Deal
F. M. Bremiey T. Prior Oo
Woodhow ‘ Mareeba
Cornell Eyes
Jack & Newel
Wilkinson H. Meke
WC. Smith
Peeramen G. E. Airey
Herberton F. A. Grigg
Wondecta F. A. Grigg
Tumoulin T. Merrin
Vy Temoulin U. M. Breese
Jameary Hills
Jack & Newell
Irvinebank W. Ganesoo
Irvinebank F. A. Kingsbury
Chillagoa
Cumming
Mungana C. McGregor
Ellasleigh
John W. Barr
Wolfram’ Betts Brom
Wolfram W. Leonard
Sunnymount
J. Grainer
Thoernborough
W. H. Anderson
Forsayth
A. Jago
Kidston
C. Speed
Hambledon
E. P
Edmonton
G. Brackeridge
Mossman
C. Hannsford
Mossman A. BR
Meldrum
Cooktown
Wes
M. Eliott
Dalrymple Oe
Innisfail H. Parry
Innisfail
Carr
Halifax
H. J. Hoffensett
Ingham J. Cosgrove
Ingham T. Gard
Victoria
Herbert River
Watson
Thursday Island
S Keary
Townsville
Presley
Port Darwin
Whitton Bros
Port Moresby
Shipping Movements and Arrivals In Coast Trade
Shipping movements report arrivals at Port Douglas and Cooktown with Ruesada and Tuce Gay due at midnight and return trips planned by A S steamers to Critma Townaville Bowen Macaay and Hriebane. Vessels proceed toward Sydney Melbourne and returning legs include Melbourne Sydney Priabane and Wodonga Vermen with multiple port calls and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruesada
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Critma
Townaville
Bowen
Macaay
Hriebane
Sydney
Melbourne
MatUrney
Priabane
Saturay
Wodonga Vermen
Sake
Adeleine Company Steamers Reach Multiple Ports
Steamers lease Cairns on Weslner day with Townsgiils on Thursday and How en and Macwas on Friday. They arrive Brisbane on Sunday then continue south to Melbourne and Weekentay. Wardifla is due from aeriuhern perion Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Howen
Macwas
Brisbane
Towins
Melbourne
Sane
Tuerar South
Wardifla
Aeriuhern Perion Suniay
Howarrs iompany travel schedule notes
The text appears to outline a travel itinerary listing departures and arrivals between multiple towns and regions. It mentions movements on Wednesday and Sunday with several named places, days, and destinations, though many words are garbled.
Fearnley & Co to Receive May Shipments of Parts
Fearnley and Co Ltd expects the A000 Line vessel Changin via Hone Kone to arrive with parts and Aer via Hone Fond, on 20 May to deliver the Priveunn 4 Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Changin
Hone Kone
Parts
Doch Aer
Hone Fond
London Directory Co listing trade guide and ads
The LeaeeuTM published annually aids traders worldwide to contact English manufacturers and dealers. It includes export merchant lists, ship routes, provincial trade notices, and agency advertisements with freight paid on a postal order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Reverend W. F. Harris-Walker Praises Clem ents Tone as Household Friend
The Rev F W Harris-Walker former Organising Chaplain to the Bishop of Grafton and Armidale writes from Sydney that Clem ents Tonic is a trusted remedy aiding sleep nerves digestion and general vitality. He testifies to long use benefits for himself family and many others and endorses Clem ents Tonic as the sole genuine product sold in Australia and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Seeieree
Clements Toale
F. W. Harris-Walker
N.S
Sydney
Corona Avenue
Waverley
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements
Trieed
W. F. Harris-Walker
Grafton
Armidale
Australia
New Zealand
Machinery Adverts Highlight Power Generators and Farm Implements
An 1880s classified item lists suppliers and devices including Mackay's Sunshine Farm Implements and Machinery, Kilgour Acetylene Carbide Feed Gas Generators, Spencer's Silverlite petrol air gear generator, and a household of machines for power bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LV. Mackay
Sunshine Farm
Spencer
Silverlite
Band of Power
Dismal Resolve Faces Ills With Folk Remedy
A fragment describes despair and the struggle to fight illness. It claims many ailments arise from the liver and gallbladder not performing their waste-removing duties and promotes a cheap remedy priced at 2 shillings 6 pence per bottle.
Controversy Over Clergy War Service in England
London debates whether clergy should enlist or serve in civilian roles during war. The piece notes mixed church positions, cites a Royal War text, and mentions priests and bishops weighing vows against national duty. It references Captain Bludd and a general question of clerical participation in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Orey
Germany
France
Church of England
Bludd
Australia
New Zealand
Canterbery
Meany
Iland
Amall
England
York
Lor Selborne
Fiji diver recalls coral reef marvel off Kadavu
Mr Midson, hired by Fiji police to assist in the Kadavu murder search, returns to Suva after diving north of Australia. He describes a surreal coral forest teeming with colors and shapes, noting large eels, unfamiliar fish, and a peaceful encounter with a shark, calling the scene unforgettable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fret. Midson
Fiji
Kadavu
Suva
Midson
Tropice
Australia
Cairns
Mr. Midsoo
Wittess
Inirylend
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Cairns Post
Hinterland Morning Paper
Agenits, “Post” and “Heralds
Court Howe Hotel
Bennett & Bennetts
Ennatet
Adbutt Street
Moe
E. Gregory Waters, Mace
Abbott Street
L. A. Miller
Centiat
Arts Buildings
Suttle-Street
Coaldins
Headrick Ltd
Wera
Australian Meat Co
Aveat Biboohr
Weat Espore Co. PO
Jack & Hewell
E. Wilkinson
Torker
Hanson & Sons
Lake Street
Catrxs
A. J. Draper Ltd
Ereerisns
Netioneering
Arthur H. Clarke
North Cucassena
James Lyons & Sons
Lyons
Wallace & Wallace
Tailors and Mercers
School of Arta
Colraa
Buderus Studio
Tolga
Moana
Freire
Ler
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, Ltd
A. J, Draper
Adelaine Company, Ltd
Howarssiompany, Ltd
Austretlog
Cemigm, Ltd
Nsyille
Shane
Sadney Fridmy
Bretane
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
London Directory Co., Limited
Abchurch Lane
Londos
Forgerly
Grafton and
Aral
Ar & Mesten
Boz
OTL
Mrs. Hughes
Miss Smith
Xorton
Ko. Kel
Sumpet
Aman
ISS Aplin
Lake-Street
Gelling Bros
Aubsmiths
Criterion Hotel
Abbott Sthert
J. G. Kipps
Proprietor
Cairea
Dan
Dome
F. G. Locke
Lake-St
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