Port of Cairns Ship Movements and Arrivals
Vessel traffic in Cairns reported with arrivals from Sydney and Melbourne, departures for Fremantle, London, and Singapore. Notable entries include Aroona arrival May 2, Changte sailing June 1, and numerous UK and New Guinea service movements by Burns Philp, White Star, and Howard Smith lines.
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Albans
Olive Sudalan
Wwe
Cairns
Avelaite To
Adelaide
Sydney
Jawa
Joel Able
Teaver
Caine
Tee Cains
Aroona
Cairne
San Horber
Adelaide Crocs
Momba
Prishane
Dhe
Cairtes
Fioma
Newcastle
A.O
Changte
Qeimisten
Loomer
Bristle Jane Hi
Ormonde Tei
Oronsay
London
Teaves Londen
Anetratia Mesers
Burns Philp and Co
Royal Mail Fine
Omewanl
Maldavia Feft Sydpy
Fert
Feft Svdliven Mawtleaves
Fremantle
Urates
Ateameras
Dave
Marsing
Sydnney
Brisbane
New Guinea
Montero
Doe
Mataram
Sydney Fine
Java
Malabar
Singapore
Howard Smith
White Star S‘ramere
England
South Africa
Vedic
Capetown
Tone
Ambises
Briefone
Elas
Syathey
Wire Ees
Ratlaville
Lowlon
Toenville
Anewet
Herminius
Townsville
Kila Ora
Maimea
Pago
Honolulu
Sierra
Ene
Tune
Howard Smith Ltd
the Navigation Co
K.P
Sourabaya
Watavia
Tasman
Melbourne
Houtman
Tows
Oats Word Reaches For Bread of Gold
Fragmentary text hints at a proverb or cryptic phrase about oats, gold, and bread. The lines suggest a metaphorical image of value and sustenance, with a curious central image of a cap and a ro? farmed bread of gold.
Southern Markets Weekly Report Focuses On Trade, Prices, And Regions
The Southern Markets Weekly Report outlines market activity across New York and surrounding areas with notes on supply chains, price trends, and regional trade conditions. It highlights warehousing, transportation, and commodity movements, emphasizing current values, timing, and logistical considerations for buyers and sellers.
Mining Market Report from Sviinen May 28
Fragmentary mining notes show metal prices with Lead and Silver values listed. The dull OCR yields unclear figures but indicates shifts in the lead market and silver pricing amid trading activity.
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Sviinen
Gi &G
Time Steamer Held Up By Cook Strike
Brisbane reports Time, Howard Smith steamer, held up on May 27 while departing Rockhampton. An assistant cook quit at Brisbane. a marine cook refused Sydney duty, then walked off the ship later that week amid unclear replacement plans.
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Brisbane
Howard Smith
Time
Rockhampton
Ceater
Sydney
The Catspaw
The fragmentary text appears to be a garbled notebook entry about a shipboard or maritime scene. It references a person or role possibly a commander and a Seamen’s journal, with unclear names and place cues making exact facts hard to extract.
Bombed passenger steamer Crmbistony arrives near Nererrow
The Crmbistony, a passenger steamer, arrived this afternoon after crossing from the Serth. It bears Greta thi oo Nererrow, and local officials report it will remain in port for inspections and repairs.
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Crmbistony
Death and Memorials at Penoscille Hospital May 25
A garbled notice from Penoscille Hospital records the death on May 25 of a person named Adi Jane tray and lists relatives including Anne Cailies and Rob er Nelson. It mentions hospital staff and a memorial service led by Matron and Nurses with doctors and scholars noted for aiding after a recent accident.
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Nelson
Anne Cailies
Rober Nelson
Jate
George
Thole Noles
Wi. Keeble
Giortonvale Memorial Hospital
Keeealousale
Avtaulaiee
Deaeleere Aid
Torihany Ale Belreok
Mir J. Prawen
Aryl
Nileena Mera
Crete
Attal Niieemmingeers
In Memoriam Koukle y In loving memory of a kind husband
In sad but loving memory of William Rockley who departed this life on the date shown. He was a good and kind husband and father and is survived by his wife and children. Heaven has gained a loving soul and he will be missed by all who knew him.
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Koukley
Iain Ory
William Rockley
Daimgh- Hor
Henie
George
Reuters World Service Special Arrangement Update
A terse Reuters World Service report notes special arrangements affecting global information flow. Limited details outline broader cooperation among agencies and potential impacts on coverage scope and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
World Service
Notice to the Public
Notice to the public presents a fragmented garbled text about a public matter with unreadable details and no clear action or dates. The readable fragment refers to a notice but lacks concrete entities or instructions.
A Boiling Caldrmon on China and World Crisis
A cautious Eastern affairs writer argues that the Chinese crisis ranks among historys great turning points. Britain and others watch Chinas move toward unity amid revolution and Soviet arms influence, with the slogan China for the Chinese gaining prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Great Britain
West
Mr. Arthur &. Maxwell
Seconc
Peking
London ‘Times
Federations Discuss Shipping Crisis At May Council Meeting
A May meeting of the Paiplowers federation of New Set Wales considered actions amid a looming disorganisation threaten ship traffic. Officials warned of delays in steamship services including vessels Corker Tejnyg and Kath cone with potential impact on Abelbourne port and Australian trade.
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Symen
Council
Othe Paiplowers Federation of New
Pedera de Cma
Ramaport
Stiriben
Abelbourne
Lom
Mellwraith
Kaehern
Syeley Creanerento
Strombel
MOURILYAN MILL TRAINS TRAMWAY WORK NEARLY FINISHED
May 23 reports a tramway upgrade near Moonradar with a remaining section to Liverpool Creek and Cowley to complete the line. Monrilyan Mill finishes overhaul and is set to begin crushing on June 7, enabling faster transport and smoother handling of the grain.
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Inniseatl
J Dwliy
Cowley
Liverpool Creek
Monrilyan Mill Hss
Andeis
Interesting Public Lectures At Lake Street Mall
Under the Public Lecture Committee the University schedules talks in the Goldfellows Mall Lake Street. Dr Whitehouse speaks on The Problems of Race with Eastern slides on Wednesday the 20th at ? p.m. De W Kevan discusses Our Mobile Earth on Thursday the 21st in Room ?. Mayor will preside and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
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University of the Followine
Oaldfellows
Lake-street
Weesday
At & Pam
Dr. Whitehouse
de W. Kevan
China and World Power Shifts Highlight Bolshevik Influence
The discussion focuses on revolutionary movements and anti foreign propaganda across Western nations, noting Moscow’s role over Britain. It examines China’s potential rise with a central government and vast population, warns about Japan's looming impact, and questions effects on Australia amid global tensions.
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Great Britain
Moscow
Britain
China
Japan
Australia
Cairns Weather and Local Tax Figures Reported
Fragmented weather data notes 610 degrees and 70s among garbled figures for Cairns. Town Clerk Mr A F Wilkinson lists Queensland Cairns City and Shire Cancer appeal contributions and payroll figures, with multiple dated amounts and employer names in a disorganized snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FO Wilkenson
Queensand
Cairns City
Messrs
Mederaf’s Ltd
Department of Labor
Alfred Taylor Lied
Halford Preaches at St. John's Cairns Visit
Visiting Bishop Halford preached at St. John’s Church of England in Cairns. He spoke on the church militant and spiritual, urging Christians to serve with love and spread the gospel, noting Christ as the greatest Leader guiding three-score years of effort to conquer the world.
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Halford
Hishop Halford
Cairns
St. John’s Church of England
Halfordt
Church On Earth
Chris Hane
Christ
Obituary of Mr G A Nelson in Habida district
The death of Mr George Albert Nelson occurred Saturday afternoon at age 72. A Habida resident for more than 40 years he leaves a wife and family. The funeral conducted in Cairns was private with sympathy sent to surviving relatives including Mrs Sarah Toomey of Freshwater and several Vallely relatives.
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George Albert Nelson
Habida
Thin District
Cairns
Sarah Toomey
Freshwater
Wire J. Vai Michral
Glendon OK Kambul
Mesars
Thomas and
Josepha Vallely
Redlynch
M. Vallely
Japan approves reply to antiwar proposal pact plan
The cabinet approves a reply to an American anti war proposal stating Japan will support the plan so long as it does not conflict with the League of Nations agreement or self defense actions. Japan is prepared to attend a conference to substantiate the pact.
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League of Nations
Japan
Deplorable Conditions At State Hospitals Questioned
In Parliament at Sydney on May 25 Dr. repor ting conditions at Newington Hospital for Women and State Hospitals. The Minister for Health acknowledged past neglect and said the government would appoint nine nurses at Newington as soon as accommodation could be provided.
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Sydney
Wall
Newington Horpital
Arthur
Newington
Innisfail Sugar Cane Levy Ballot Paper Details
The article outlines the Innisfail District Sugar Cane Levy ballot process. It specifies voting procedures, district names like Central Sugar Mills and Mourilyaly River Central, payment timing from cane deliveries, and the Under Secretary’s certification and publication requirements.
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Innusipadl
Dinesh Gieuiriet
Macraeva
Pally Rayer Central
Paathy
Ambveliure
Aid
Aml Ib
Ophall
Welty
Wren
Catalina
Vaid Fail
Tally River Central
Tate
Ula
K Ik
Tinisfaill
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Brisbane
Lauzette
Tinondi
Mourilyaly River
South Jahy Central
Limisfail
Italia Missing After Polar Crossing Sparks Anxiety
London May 27 reports mount over General Nobile s airship Italia with 18 crew aboard. Wireless messages from Berlin and Wadi son claim distress and landings but remain unconfirmed. A storm on return raised fears of drift toward Siberia and possible forced down from ice weight.
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London
Sispense
General Nobile
Bealiy
Berlin
Opko Meterological Station
Nobile
Wadison
Tyalia
Wevelock
Utis
Siberia
Italia missing amid storm near King s Bay
Reports from King's Bay say a heavy storm hampered the Italia search. General Nobile sent word the ship is not using all its penne and the Clita di Milano prepares to reach the area, but progress seems unlikely as Oslo confirms a Norwegian search continues with no news of Italia’s whereabouts.
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King's Bay
Birtles Arrives in Rangoon Exhausted and Stripped
London reports Francis Birtles reached Rangoon in a wrecked, exhausted state. He is penniless with only a pair of overalls, having lost most travel gear. Funds to cover needs were wired from London by Dunlops Ltd and Bean Cars Company.
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London
Francis Birtles
Rangoon
Landen
Dunlops Ltd
Bean Cars Company
Mackay Murder Case From Am Ambush Raises Tension
A chaotic account details an ambush and murder linked to Mackay. Witnesses describe gunfire at the mill area, with Dunn and others implicated in a chain of confrontations. The inquiry adjourned to a future date as investigators seek clarification.
Tully News Weather Report Of Heavy Rain And Visits
Very heavy rain fell in Tully since Friday, with over seven inches recorded. Reverend Wim Lint completed denomination work for the Kterhediat Home Mission Society and preached to large congregations. Guests included Mrs. Montanari at the parsonage, Mr. Moll from Singer Sewing Machine, and visitors from Rothwells Lad.
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Tully
Wim. Lint
Kterhediat Home Mission Society
Montanari
Marsonage
Moll
Singer Sewing Machine
Founygalien
Kearney
Rothwells Lad
Brisbane
Hawk
New South Wales
Dairying Manning River Dairy Co Limited Returns
April 1928 results show Manning River Dairy Co Limited paid suppliers fourteen pence for choicest butter and thirteen pence for second class. Turnover reached 13177 pounds 1s 8d with an eighteen percent drop from the prior month and about a one percent fall year over year.
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Fehseth
Federal Sensation Sparks Overnight House of Representatives Move
In Canberra early morning a sensational development occurred as the second reading of the Conciliation and Arbitration Bill passed without a division after keen debate. Government and Opposition backed the move with no protest voices, amid speeches and procedural tension in the chamber.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Unclear OCR: Speech Debate and Political Caption Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text references a speech by a doctor Notts in a debate with Newt and a prime minister. It mentions a squabble about a deal and claims the court or cotort cannot function impartially. Several garbled dates and locations appear, making specifics hard to determine.
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Newt
Wonder Caves Tour From Cairns An Inexpensive Discovery
Tourists can visit the Wonder Caves of Mungana via a budget package from Cairns. The trip includes rail motor transport, hotel accommodations, meals, and cave admissions with guided tours led by cave trustees. Visitors travel to Geck and Spe Cave and Cathedral Cave before returning to Cairns.
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Mumgana
Nowish
Wietanggee
Comtral
Vitis
Glatetrotters
Te Hone
Mungana
Cairns
Alice
Mowill
Mungona
Geck
Spe Cave
Cathedral Cave
Reilea
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Port OF Cairne
Ariel AG
Eaile Dane d
Chania
Southern Markets Weekly Report
Faerun
Metal Market
Meron
Ian
the Ormiston
Bewards
Reuters News Service
Che Cairns
Mourilyan Mill
G. A. Nelson
Mre. Toomey
Innisfail Levy
Sugar
Italia
Government
Oslo
Munk
Crathiagghier
Hout
Willian
Evra Mun
Tibet
Henry Stiehair
Emminnenr
Walterheuse
Lahore
Byarhad and Sons
Sant Din
Wittens
Barbat
Cullen
Ropa Fay
Eliel
Watchhouse
Kearory
Pon
Jin
Dunn
Phan
Te Hen
Deni
Ovi
Aman
Miller
Sinclair
Hoggins
Hailes
Tully News
Dairying
Manning ‘River Dairy Company Limited
Odin J
Phere
Cule Eivict
Dieter Tive
Tonermment
Wien
Rover
Sere
Tinhodd
Mia Waterson
Vector Etnters
Nerlarte Iin
Ctoovetien
Het Ashe
Weslo Gers
Mir
Haytes
Howley
Mir Sewllin
Tate Hans
Clark Page Dod
Scotti
Lathan
Dela
Tvwt
Corgi
DR. Notts
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