Lease exemption request for Koorboora mine six months
John Moffat, registered lessee of Mineral Lease No 8 called Fairplay at Koorboora, seeks a six month exemption from labor covenants to concentrate scarce labor on other leases. Application notes wasteful segregation, partial machinery work, and aims to boost wolfram and tin output pending reorganization. Hearing set at Chillatoe Warden's Court May 20, 1918. objections due May 18, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennysor
Koorboora
Chillagoe
Sim
Wolfram
Chinery
Chillaroo
John Moffat
D.c. Macdiarmid
Chillatoe
Roth
King Arthur
Portia
Six Months Exemption Granted At Chillagoe Mines
The document notes wage and labor covenant exceptions for two leases named King Arthur and Portia Extended at Chillagoe. It cites six months exemption to improve efficiency and machine installation pending re organisation of the wolfram and tin mines. Objections due by May 18 at the Warden's Office.
Memorial notice for Chartera Towers May 14 19tt
Obituary notice from a grieving spouse and aides memorializing Chartera Towers. Ceremony wording expresses loss and reverence for the deceased. No additional biographical details or funeral specifics are provided in the fragments.
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Ran
Chartera Towers
Grimsbew-strent
Cnires
Shipping schedule for Vrelerla line to Melbourne
The Adduide Company announces the Vrerela shipping itinerary with Repera departing the south on Wednesday. The Cairns route lists arrival in Melbourne at 8 p.m. on Saturday May 25, via Cairns, with Wednesday sighting plans and unspecified intermediate legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adduide Company
Repera
Seersias
Buigce Exchange Listed Names From 1914 Trading Row
A damaged OCR fragment lists several names and terms from a 1914 Buige Exchange item. Mentions Mr A H Parke sharebroker, Mr Cuthbert, Andrew Vulcan, Gilmore Loge, Coker metals, Kitchener, Bowes, Cal Coke Co, Tad, and stock notes including 1927 and 100 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Parke
Cuthbert
Andrew
Vulcan
Baid
Gilmore
Misia Gms
Coker Metals
Uosi
Kitchener
Bowes
Cal Coke ‘Co
Fragmentary OCR: Local Trade Terms and Names
Fragmented text shows scattered names and figures with unclear relations. It mentions merchants or companies such as Annealie and Commerc, with numeric tokens like 1/0 6 15/0 and 6 Rises Cock sate 5 6, but readable context is minimal. The piece appears as a garbled ledger or market note with no coherent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowes
Iene Co
Annealie
Arann Bas
Commerc
Rca
Public Works Commission sights tableland plight and lessons
The Post argues the Public Works Commission trips reveal harsh rural realities. It urges lawmakers to experience farm life to understand transportation, housing, and timing gaps hurting rural workers versus townspeople, noting persistent neglect of agriculture under wartime strain.
Fragmented editor notes from a historical page
Disjointed OCR text fragment shows editor and author dialogue about recess and a color theme. No clear event, names, dates, or locations are readable. The legible bits hint at a halted editorial exchange and a war reference, but specifics are missing.
Gark's Store Promotes Busy Weekend in Cairns
Local shopper notes imply Gark's Store attracts many customers during a busy period in Cairns. The fragment hints at health and savings themes while promising fresh offerings and value for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gark
Cairns News Fragments Mention Cyclone and Local Notices
Fragmented radio and newspaper clippings report upcoming events in Cairns including a noon street gathering, a séance by the Red Cross, dental health reminders, and a note about a cyclone discussion. References to Mayers and Whiteside as sponsors, local rail and bank mentions, and a senior sergeant prosecuting a case are noted among assorted items.
Hookworm’s Silent Toll On Body And Society In Cairns
A medical notice warns that hookworm infections weaken bodies, reduce endurance and weight, and hamper growth in children. Carrier spread damages communities, lowers work, and fuels poverty and illiteracy. eradication hinges on fly-tight and water-tight toilets and proper stool tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Oak
Sech
Fife
Cairne
Word betweened of the deat h or Corporal W Taylor in pannc
The 25 year old Corporal W Taylor of Cairns formerly served at Gallipoli where he was wounded. He returned and was wounded again at Porieres. He has two brothers in service, Jim and another, both away two months to years. Their mother is Mrs J Taylor of McLeod Street Cairns.
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W. Taylor
Pannc
Osthattahion
A. Gallipoli
Porieres
Khows
Eiesaleien
Inian
Mt. Mcfigan
Reilway
Seamvice
Les
Jim
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Vneville
High Court
Supreme Courts
Zea Alp I. B. Notary Public
KN. Maebone
J. H. Bhrownlee
Land, Mining & Insurance
Hws
Grace Street
Herberton
Jhn Moffat
R. A Dunlop
R. A. Dunlop
D. C. Macdiarmid
Chilleoe
R. A. Dunlop, Wi
Chillaon
Dunlof
Bey Egies
Hoten Hess Vom
Craig
Murray
Marsland
Te Berec
Coles
Ae Maver
Children's Woollen Gallery
AS. Hughes
Miss Smith
Melbourne House
Abbott ST
Greenville
W. H. Green, Ltd
House
Oboe Ga
Highies
Buigce Exchange
Neart
Ments
the Insurance Office OF Australia Ltd
Marine
Fe Roden
F.G. A
Seoyge Calas
Fearnley & CO
A E. Abel
Castoma
Mercantile Broke
Cuan Tang Rouge
Oman
the Post
C. Igi
Laf
Legislative Council
Assembly
Avery
Smoore
Cain
Caires
M.L.C. Boos
Shores
Mayers
Eee Cecers Care
W. J. Whiteside
Sant Set
Red Cross
Catetene
Solnot
Toni
Harry White
Babe
Babinda
Cai Cairns
Pamey Savings Bask
Hiza
Brown
A. Norictar
Emmerson
Mackay
A . Os
J. H. Waite
Fox's Imperial Hotel
Cairns AP. & M. Association
Merecha
Mareeba Show Association
Caims
Tenia
Dantese
Barronaes Council
Penal Ss
Keeble
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