Town and Country Notes from Cairns District
Community column notes arrivals and visits in Cairns and surrounding towns. Mentions Mr Fraser returning from a trip, supply of Bishops Curate goods, Craig’s cough syrups and other chemists, local tradesmen like Collins and Stead, hospitalities, weather, and upcoming social events including a men’s meeting and Aquatic Dance at the Shire Hall with several brief local observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilks
George FY
Pottis
Collins
Bowdy Collins
Strat
Immigrant arrivals to Brisbane on steamer Cranell
Within a few weeks over 270 immigrants will arrive by the steamer Cranell, tomorrow. Most are Germans assigned to the colonies, with several Dutch captives among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brishale
Wedmerley
Brishane
Ami
Cranell
Dee
Holland
College Opening and Local Notices From The Presbyterians
The article reports on the college opening with Emanual Ovflere and a meeting with the Presbyterian Church leaders including Minister for Public Instruction Sandy Medagger and Principal John Makinjovm. It mentions Hev. Scott Fiet cher and A F Baker among attendees and notes concerns about disease control. Also includes brief items from TIRETOWN about Governor’s party arrival, washing practices, and a tram explosion injuring a tram manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Ovflere
Presbyterian Church
Fermali
Sandy Medagger
Local Shop Promises Honest Growth and Customer Focus
Loyal customers and friends are told the business aims to grow through honorable means. The note emphasizes commitment to service and steady improvements in offerings and operations.
Our Principle and The Best Goods at The Lowest Prices
Our claim centers on selling cods at low prices with full satisfaction promised to customers. We emphasize honesty, prompt attention, and rapid dispatch, asserting that customer prosperity and small orders matter as much as large ones.
No Matter How Small Your Purchase
The ad proclaims constant aims to supply customers with the best goods at the lowest prices, emphasizing affordable options and steady value for shoppers.
Coal Mines Trouble Across Regions Reported
Reports from London and Liverpool detail labor disputes over emigrant rates to Australia and wage adjustments for sailors. In St Louis a crash during a test flight killed Ray Wheeler and injured his passenger. Spanish fighting raged on Merogeo heights with several casualties. Oregon forests burned tearing through twenty four square miles and triggering evacuations and ash threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Missouri
Wednnesday
Ray Wheeler
Giger
Eaerion
Wis
Accident details and shipboard incident in the city
An incident described by Armstrong Ledlie & Stillman explains a car accident involving a large roof piece that fell and caused a crash into wood blocks. The bar cane struck another object, lifting it and guiding the vehicle into the area, where it wedged and halted the progression. Bizarre mishap reported with references to a lorry and wedge effect.
Plows Fraud Victims Seek Man Who Cheated Adelaidians
Reports from Adelaide describe a stranger posing as a YMCA official who defrauded citizens of more than £104 by passing worthless cheques. He claimed links to Rev Thomas Cook and promoted a State guide book, hiring offices, clerks, and a printer before targeting victims at a YMCA prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
YMCA
England
Evargetint
Thomas Cook
J. J. Vireo
London
Ely
Man charged with murder after wife attacked
A court heard that a man named O Mahoney allegedly struck his wife in the home, leaving her badly injured. The Crown pressed for a guilty verdict on a murder charge as the jury weighed the evidence.
After the Weasel: Melbourne Waterways and the Arischemy
Fragmentary maritime note describes the steamer Arishemy loading goods and the crew dealing with a damaged vessel. It mentions Welbourne and a suspect charge, with uncertainty about the ship's cargo and destination.
Titanic disaster aid and delays reported in London Paris and Madrid
Reports from London Paris and Madrid describe delays in ship delays and compensation payments. A Paris note cites a £40 60 payment and a Parisian trust fund. London mentions Titanic related figures and crew welfare efforts. Madrid notes an endowment of £11 000 for widows and dependents of Titanic crew members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAS Don Torthy
Sie
Meme Temay
Notes from the Mulgrave in the Sugar Country era
In Mulgrave district rainfall boosts cane milling as Mulgrave Mill expects a 3000 ton crush. Nelson football team lost 19 to 3 to Cairns, with remarks on developing local talent. The Nelson Progress Association passed a decision about relocating cricket pitch and renaming Nelson to Mulgrave. Local commentary notes river naming as Mulgrave River and issues with postal town names in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmj
Mulgrove
Nelsom
Onze
The
Hainhows
Cairns
Nelson Progress Association
Griffin
Ang
Poringi
Ling Tame
Nelson
Mulgrave
M. Liederstof
Mir Boevington
New Zealand
Railway Damage Case In Melbourne Leads to Claim
The case filed in Melbourne on September 25, 1911, involves plaintiff Miss Katie Hutear of Williams Street seeking 607 pounds for medical expenses and damages related to an incident at Harvey's Gully along the Mansfield line. The record notes ongoing action and a settlement claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Harvey's Gully
Katie Hutear
Williams Street
Tailors Strike Near London Makes Patchy Return
Disorderly report details tailors resuming after a strike in the West End while East of others press for nine pours day. The postal inspector visits the district as a new post office opens soon and telephone work is to follow. Government hints at moving the railway station site and Carrick entertainers draw a strong crowd on Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonthon
West End
Demann
Meee
Government joint payment creates £60 credit balance
The text notes a government joint payment leading to a credit balance of sixty pounds. It mentions papers being ordered and a catalogued file set in preparation, with references to a 68 move catalogue in string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tring
Mining Quiet at Stannary Hills and Innisfail Land Rows
Mining news from Stannary Hills notes continued quiet. A pumping plant machinery for the Dead Finien project near Innisfail should be installed in about six weeks. Thomas Campbell, formerly with the company, left yesterday for personal selection at Innisfail. About 12 months ago two land groups were formed outside Innisfail with thirty selections. few have progressed to planting on the land, while some join protests against land grabs by capitalists. Hospital matters show little progress as committees seek amicable adjustment of duties rather than conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornish Wit
Finien
Thomas Campbell
Yoswrday
Innisfail
Jone
Shipping Hauls Various Passengers to Melbourne and Suva
A fragmented shipping list records passengers and crew aboard multiple vessels bound for Melbourne and Suva. Named captains include Midddleton and Roberts, with extensive steerage and cabin passenger mentions across several ships and dates in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuranda
Captain Middleton
Townwillewa Jorts
Oon
Misses Carroll
Sawyer Prost
Mesdanes J.yon
Soyer
Newport
Glocor
Vermes
Philpanil
Tyrinn
Cartain Roberts
Melbourne
Cumming
Offinien
McBride
Lorsin
Test match schedule and Australian fixtures listed in 19th century programme
A fragmented programme lists Australian cricket fixtures and opponents in England for the year. It includes May matches at Nottingham and Lord's, July tests at Leeds and Lord's, August contests at The Oval and Manchester, plus domestic fixtures against Notts, Oxford University, Cambridge, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, and others with dates largely in May to September.
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England
Ee Austra Ne
Booth Tune LO
Iseee Parigi
South Africa
Lord's
Australia
Leeds
Lords
Manchester
Fineland
Nottingham
Astralia
the Oval
Angland
Ragland
Cambridge
CambTidee University
Bradford
Porkshtt
Lantaaire
Surrey
Bath
Somers
Leon
Esse
Sheffield
Yorkshire
Liverpool
Lencaghine
Edinburgh
Srot
Glangog
Scotland
Leicester
Leicestershire
Portemouth
Hampshire
Brighton
Sue Atgost
Derry
Derbyshire
Worcester
Worcestershire
Cheltenham
Olucestershire
Cordit
Starberoweth
Hastings
South of England
Mareeba Show Visitors Prepare to Exhibit Hats
Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith Millinery Fixperts from Melbourne will visit Mareeba a few days before the show. They will present a solemn display of hats and take orders for hats to be created and delivered in time for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
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Regeete
Magnesia
Robert Crag
Tucker
Townsville
Dorrett
Mossman
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Craig
Robert Craig
Chensiat
G. J. Boulter
Keorboora
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Fierberton
Tine Cabra
Mir Wirt
Churchill
Sydney Bux
Llow
George
Hillman
Aoed
Epper
Towneville
Mato
Camm
Rockhampton
Amd Wee Harvey
Sutuey
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Ersenon Ao
Watsonville
Constande TL
Martin
Mies Poterdy
Westerial
Herberton
Were
Watoon Cairne
Foe Southers
Cyettia
Chirp
Yungsbarra
Royle Cairma
Wetlfertinen
Yang Buri
Cairne
Arilla & Dine
Trian
Tolg
Toa
Apter
Arishane
Mir
Mamger
Arishkane
Snelling
Onoms
G. Lisha
T Street
Atreator
Jane
MER
South Wales
S Aldwyn
Shipping Matters
Mamy
Wnions
Morocco
Mengla
Merogeo
Pontland
Oregon
Oregge
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Newcastle
Wedngsiay
Pelow
Heri
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Ques
Fie
Telegraph
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Tony
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Aries
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Meney
Rec
O'Mahoney
Welbourne
Tueedas
Otendigaemt
Isu
Mines Sameved
Paris
Tnea
Spirit OF
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Tudkfay
W. T. Stead
Titan’ Pensions
Hewy
Tailors Strike
Fersia
Hailway
Carrick
the Post
Rosalind Denham
Molly
Mia
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Reid
McLeod
Friexe
Burdett
Ridmore
Morris
Munro
Schmarcher
Jame
Summerhase
Crook
Elliott
Mclnwre Carr
Pletcher
Guenceley
Daniel
Steerage
Mates
Philp
Notts
Northampton
Northagw Amami
V. Mac
Oxford
Oxford University
Birmingham
Warwickshire
Mareeba
A.J.D
A. J. Draper
Abbott Street
Losdon
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