Royal Packet Movements And Passenger Services Across Ports
Movements and sailings of Royal Packet Navigation Company ships and other lines described for Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Fremantle. Listings cover departures to Singapore London and London-bound routes, with dates May through August and notes on ship names like Ormondee Orvieto and Orsova, detailing outward and return schedules, cargoes, and port calls.
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Mindalla
Sydney
Nur Queensland
Carne
Royal Packet Navigation Company
Tava
Singapore
Wiew
Melburne
Brebane
Mesers
Howard Smith
Mateon Line
Creane Stram¢nin
Eer
Sea Francisy
Va Sova Pug Pogo
Honglula
Sierra Cit Sagner
Avril
Sonoma Ences “Sey
Samuel Allen and Sone Ltd
Cain
Londim
Orvieto
Lea
Burns Culp and Company
Gattay
O. R
Hoslanie
Sydeemer
Laghaye
Mar
Moldavia Parc
Fremantle
Adelaide
Brine Jane
Tuwmavitle Auet Cairns
Pordadale Jeaver
London
Methouene
Sanes
Brose Bane
Transville
Perndate Sesves
Lonina Selember
Toe Premantie
Townay Trivia Night Slinks Through Rural Meet
A fragmented note describes a local trivia event at Bertedin venue with uncertain details. Mentions a rugby reference and a late night incident tied to a scribbler and a subscriber, plus an unclear amount related to a pot or rack.
Mining in Australia tale from Daily Pepeess
Fragmented OCR notes describe an Australian mining tale mentioning Lund Maldon and a wife at a door, with vague references to law, retirement, and a South African voyage. The garbled text also mentions Sydney, an engineer, and the Haltians, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Maldon
Gerry
Cme
Weary Land
Tn Australis
Ee Oman
Inmet Yromancy
Sai ‘Ehen
Sydney
Yale
Army
Australasian match report highlights early wickets
Australasian team began against Essex at Leyton with Woodfull taking early wickets. The fragment notes scores and players in a cricket match summary, but the garbled OCR limits specifics beyond the teams and first-innings breakthroughs.
Fragmentary London report on cricket and aviation limits
A garbled London dispatch describes restrictions on flying and a fragmented cricket scene. Names such as Walker and Wiewand appear amid incoherent phrases about ereceters and back at the bowtie, with unclear references to individuals and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tir Australan Press Association
Liverpleyshire
Cantrot
James
Wall
Walker
Sand Waller
Abel Lee
British Press Opinions on Braskmans Fearful Play
London May 6 reports on Britich reception of Braskmans fear art, describing mixed critical reactions. The Chronicle notes sensational elements and hints at national anxieties, while others praise creative daring and social provocation in the controversial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Braskman
Australia
Nflchery
Viradenan
Gwrt
Murillae
Unemployed Canresra Meeting Reveals Military Impression
In a May 6 gathering at a local cafe, attendees discussed harsh winter conditions and wartime disruptions. The Mintetee Tir Pndustey highlighted factory and industrial impact, while officials noted weather hampering travel and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canresra
Bewsleys
Tate
Caren
Dyson’s Etchings Show in Brisbane May 7
May 7 report from Brisbane notes Senator Elhoe and Senator FROTH among visitors to a Dyson etchings exhibition. The fragment mentions Miss Dapase Mayo spotting the senator and discussion of travel plans to Cato Thritdin. The article hints at a possible future exhibit and concerns about weather impacting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Fraley
Dapase
Mayo
Elhoe
Toa
Holt
Daly End
Asker
Fireman's Ordeal Suspended 50m Bridge
Paris officials report a mysterious disappearance tied to a fireman during a failed ascent of a 50 meter bridge. A search of the line yielded no clear clues as rescue teams investigated a latticed structure where the man reportedly hung and was released after being freed from the upper girders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Niew
Terrerran
Paper Makers Limited forms to build Tasmania mill
A Tasmanian company named Paper Makers Limited announced on May 5 its plan to establish the paper pet industry at Burnie Tasmania. It reports ownership by several metropolitan newspapers and notes the purchase of Surrey Hite forest acreage of 125000 acres and a factory site of 180 acres at Burnie. Total cost of these properties exceeds the stated sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lmited
Burnie
Tasmania
Parchane
Surrey
Hite Forest
Excerdet Oy
Labor extremism and unemployment folly in Cairns debate
The Cairns Post critiques Labor in the election campaign, labeling it extreme and irresponsible. It cites a Melbourne conference on unemployment proposing harsh, costly measures like socialisation, higher wages, longer school attendance, and pensioning civil servants, arguing such plans ruin taxpayers and betray workers. The piece condemns the conference as a mockery of brotherhood and a danger to relief efforts while urging steadier, nonpartisan action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Rman
Morvaxime
Brotherhood
Laur
Wil
TH. MacVilly
Abbott-street
Cairns
Forgan Smith Denies Large Loan Balance Claim
Mr. Forgan Smith challenges the claim of a large loan balance as of June 30 1929 blaming economic mismanagement and misrepresentation by opponents. The remark targets critics and defends current fiscal handling amid political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forgan Smith
McCormack and Theodore Expenditures Compared Across Years
The figures compare government spending from Revenue, Trust and Loan Funds. Theodore’s four-year outlay (1920-24) totaled 87,486,210 dollars. McCormack’s four-year outlay (1925-29) reached 108,538,748 pounds, 21,052,538 more than Theodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack Getirnment
Illuminativy
Theodore
McCormack
Smith
Mr. Smith
Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank Directors Meeting
The Cairns Penny Savings Bank held a Saturday afternoon meeting with Mr M. J. McGrath and Mr G. H. Thomas as directors and attendance noted. The Heposis amounted to £94 2s 1d. Upcoming attendance listed Mr Rollwagen and secretary Conny Me Ac Ho O'Kelly. P.M presided over Cairns Licensing matters including renewal for the Empire Hotel. Transfers of licenses were approved for Lyney Arsh Sinclair to Nicheland Chutes and Elizabeth Walker transfer. The Northern Herald photos feature pages on Cairns Eisteddfod winners, a pictorial record for friends at a distance. Magistrate's Court actions recorded include several plant, goods sold, and money lending cases with costs.
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Cairns
M. J. McGrath
G. H. Thomas
Rollwagen
Secre
Ttenaing
Conny Me
Ac Ho O'Kelly
P.M
R Ollowng
Lawrence John Boden
Rimpire
Lyney
Sinclair
Kuranda
Niasion
Taller
Nicheland Chutes
Thapman
Brans Walker
Viematter
Elizabeth Walker
Fspecuil Terest
Norther Herald
Cairns Post
A. HL. O'Kelly
Shell Company of Australia Ltd
Farragta
Balan
Kalle Tomonon
Tully
Hari Aalto
Narranine
Nsw
Dora Lyn S. Reed
Lex Prezsimmons
Gans
Love
Mareeha
McAllister
TW. Winkworth
XJ. Matcolm
Kaiet
Deliveyet
ELAS
Cummins
Camphet
le Farrugia
Obituary for Joseph Galligan’s death at age two in Gordonvale
The obituary notes the death of Joseph Galligan, two years old, in Gordonvale on Monday morning. Funeral services were held the same day from the residence Tactovalle, with Rev Father Moone officiating at the residence and Gordonvale cemetery. A large number of mourners sent floral tributes from many family members and local groups.
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Gordanvate
Sergeant Galligan
Joseph
Tactoavale
Father Moont
Gourdonvale
Sarah
Hyampbell
B. Roberts Ain
Walls
Chiristaen
Art Winfich
Rasmsen
Sail Family
Kathleen Kidbertsen
Gloeman
Taroni
J. Beaton
J. Johnston
Tam
Min
Sulla
Jes. W. Greenwoat
Senr
Jean Desimand
Central Cafe
Tlwmmas Jastr
C.H. Lidstone
Dan Kearney
We Aluitter
Edmonton
McCarthy
Ace
Kew Alley
J. O'Byrne
Carly
Beryl Stager
Pane Nichson
Mito J. Smitts
Lordongate Convent School
Airs
Badenowhnd Family
Monsiyy
Jasnily
A. Johnston
Nuew Brown and
Mand Mire
Burne
Mystery Vessels Near Cape Cleveland Baffle Searchers
At about 4 am near Cape Cleveland an overseas vessel Taranaki reported lights seen heading west then vanishing. A rescue launch with Pilot Lytton searched Bray Teland area but found no trace. Officials considered BoppIe but ruled it out. no explanation yet for the missing vessel.
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Townsville
Taranaki
Saibina Pector of Customs
Mr. Mahony
Wit Hanson
Cape Cleveland
Williamson Tefy
Lytton
Aho
Sap Tain
Famic
Bray Tnland
Bopple
Wilson Hart
Maryborough
Nominarty
The Place of Art and Its Social Duty
A report from the Royal Academy gathering quotes speakers on art's role amid industrial progress. A speaker argues refinement and civic virtue rise from art and wealth must support public welfare, while noting soldiers and technicians faced moral and social changes in modern society.
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London
Royal Academy
Royal Aan
Ivan Shrike
British Art Policy Promotes National Exhibitions Abroad
A fragmented report notes ministers stressing art culture and education as essential, urging a coordinated push to represent British art abroad. It criticizes limited Royal Academy exposure and calls government cooperation to showcase Wrenist masterpieces and master craftsmen from diverse regions.
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Mie Raval Academy
Tariff reform discussion in Sydney meeting
May 6 a Sydney gathering formed to push tariff reform amid calls to curb excessive tariffs. James McMahon convened and argued sharp reform could require a year to implement, citing New Zealand’s success in preventing duty increases. He urged decisive action to lift Australia’s recovery and criticized indiscriminate protection.
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Sydney
James McMahot
New Zealand
Fantetam
Australia
Reduction of wages and costs urged by Windeyer KC
Mr Windeyer asserted a need to cut wages and costs, arguing the tariff aided industries and that material prices rose dramatically. He noted manufacturers in Amtralig faced pressure for decades, with the impact on the trade reaching far beyond small firms.
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Windeyer
K.C
Firth
Amtralig
Pakticiya Seove
Ok Ea
Cairns Election Report Reveals Hives Speech at Parramatta
Mr Hives argues at Parramatta that previous Gordonvale talks exposed government loan schemes and employment plans. He attacks opposition for bias while detailing state finances and the Loan Council, insisting the relief works aid workers without harming private employment and urging voters to judge Mr Smith on these claims.
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Hives
Gordonvale
Forgan Smnth
Sv Ito
Carter
Smnivh
Moore
Ail Pesteve
Clotuber Alau
Varios Sims
Senith
Tin
Joan Sida
Joan Matey
The
Loan Council
Mr. Smith
Thia
Thie
Mr Smith
Ilvaite
Smut Sweat
Sayiahind
Poe
Darwin Case in Review of Native Murder Trial
The Darwin proceedings on May 6 dealt with alleged murder of an aborigine at Mul Wingunds uvisain. The jury found the Crow Law official unfit to prosecute but Gov Resident Mr Asche appeared, indicating funds to pay counsel. Proceedings paused as questions of briefing and next steps were discussed.
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Darwin
Mul Wingunds Uvisain
Asche
Sresh
Entrikes
Towneville
Sim
Pt Leit
Jud
Entiken
Temmerrom
Hetero
Fragmented OCR note on elections and voter rolls
A garbled OCR passage discusses election rules and who can vote, referencing Cairns and electoral roll entries. It mentions that only householders or any person 21 or older with erectment on the electoral roll is entitled to vote, and notes uncertainty about re election on Saturday.
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Cairns
Nath
JJ Me
Ramat
Labor Leader at Gordon Vale and Political Bet
Fragmented OCR notes show labor leader at Gordon Vale with candidate O Reek or similar names. Mentions of government, committees, and employment concerns are garbled but indicate a regional labor issue linked to Gordon Vale and local ministers, with references to Moore and Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LABOR
Gordon. Vale
Fragmented Public Record on Riots and Prices in Hawbleton
A garbled report details unrest and agricultural price actions in Hawbleton involving figures like Smithy and Morning, with references to riots, a Primary Frydicers Organization, and the Cane Prices Act. It notes farmer reactions, legislative talk, and volunteers shaping the ballot process amid economic stress and fears of enforcement.
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Funyan
Atd
Naschitiers
Railwaymen back Work Rationing in May appeal
A Sydney May appeal reports railway workers backing a proposed rate work rationing plan. Commuters may face changes as officials push a structured schedule to balance labour demands and railway output amid ongoing shortages.
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Sydney
Commissioner For Railways
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Pea ‘Sens
Opiniaton
Meihunrae
Lairoe
Terem Alay
Manon Caves
Prise
Morinda
Nellore
France
Mining
Reuters News Service
EREEX
Woodfull
Australas
Rch
Essex
Leyton
Austrasia—Firet Tonings
Australarian Confedence
Aml New Zealayil
Onenet
Bo McKennaa
Lueenstand Uoneuine
Eigarorenee
Fonan Minisic
Strome
Auatralia
Dysons Etchings
Queensland
Ordeal
Tasmanian
Talepso “Post
John Galligan
vseRy Waar
Cleveland
Atien
Ford Thommen
Ute
MR. Hives
Parramatta
Serith
Watersidery) Federation
Athena
Tuliups
Alex
Hashane
Puneal
VP Hey
Ibtvaty
Elrelien
Mr Fd Renny
Elhack
Laois
Queeye Hotel
Lemuel
Gordon Vale
Hans
Arty
Atte Sana Vy Wa
Tad Ado Taine
Ieratety
Alinirey Parhianreny
the Tower
Grim
Meg Thea
Ako Ma
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