Phase notes and ship movements May updates
The record details ship arrivals and departures, listing vessels such as Canberra Orungal Barwon Mackarra Tarcovla Aldinga and Aldinga Cairns Brisbane Sydney and dates in November and December. It notes departures from Southampton and England routes via South Africa with specific sailing days and ports.
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Canberra
Cairns
Barwon
Sydney
Brisbane
Tarcovla
Adelaide SS. Company
Aldinga
Adelaide S
Bete Messrs
Samuel Allen and Sons Lad
Jervis
Southampton
Britene Bee
England
South — Africa
Toequetecies
Axa
Euripides
Wounds From Altercation Result in Bail for Loftus
The report notes bodily harm to Emanuel Jam with Loftus held on $40 bail after one surety of equal amount. Medical evidence shows Loftus treated on November 7 for facial, neck, arm, and chest cuts, including a three stitch facial wound. Doctor disputed knife-caused origin, warning untreated injuries could be dangerous.
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Emanuel Jam
Loftus
Wiv Nis
Mt Tyson Hotel Fire Inquiry Opens
An inquiry into the October 11 Mt Tyson Hotel fire and the destruction of the hotel and four shops opened this morning before Mr J Auer acting at Tobin with five witnesses present. The proceedings reviewed the blaze and its aftermath in detail.
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MT. Tyson Hotel
Tully
J. Auer
Tobin
Capone
Copper price notes and irregular figures listed
The fragment lists copper figures such as 70/1/3 and 85/10 with unclear context. Additional items mention bars at 75/12/6, pay details, and various garbled terms including 2212/6 and references to STAC Litothe and 2013 lobs, plus a vague American electrolytic mention.
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American Electrolytic
Brisbane Produce Market Report for November 20 Declines and Sales
Brisbane market notes weak demand with low samples for local hay and chaff. Prices for lucerne hay reach 4/8 and 4/6, wheat and oats scarce with several lots rejected, potatoes and turnips in heavy supply, and overall market cautious with further declines expected as buyers hold back.
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Brisbane
New England
Lucerne
Ferale Cares
Gemand
Pelingas Separation Rescue Near Townsville
Townsville dispatch reports a mid river incident when a woman and rescuers were pulled overboard. A Townsville resident, Mr Lyne, aided by Stee Prenic Bay Life Saving team, performed a rapid rescue. The victim was hospitalized and remained under care this morning.
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Townsville
Lady
Jone x
Porter Assigned to Innisfail Good Shed Task
Innisfail November 19 report notes Mr S K Page secretary of the Chamber of Commerce announces receipt from Mr Houghton Inuigail Station master of two items.
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Innisfail
S. K. Page
Chamber of
Houghton
Inuigail
Road to Townsville Ingham Movement
Ingham movements discuss a proposed road to Townsville via Mount Spec. Report notes Mount Spec is more accessible than previously thought, hinting at broader plans but lacking full details.
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Townsville
Ingham Movement
Ingham
Mount Spec
Prime Minister Receives A W U Deputation on Arbitration
Canberra November 19. Prime Minister Mr J Scullin met a deputation from the A W U which urged arbitration. Scullin replied the government would prepare an Arbitration Bill for Parliament next year and that repercussions would be borne in mind.
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Canberra
J_ Scullin
A W_U
Scullin
Mimi
Angry crowd storms rugby match in Marbonne
Paris reports an angry mob invaded the Marbonne field during a rugby game and attempted to lynch the referee who had to be revived after extended medical care.
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Paris
Marbonne
Obituary of Northern Pioneer Henry Lully at Tully General
The obituary notes the death of Henry Lully of Warrinl Station near Bile, who passed away at Tully General Hospital. He was brought to the hospital about ten days ago by Mr. Henry. The notice reflects a Northern pioneer background and mentions November.
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Lully
Fox Moss Marriage Notice in Yorkshire England
Marriage notice for Fox Moss and Molly says the wedding occurred on the 18th in Cace Yorkshire England. It notes Walter T Moss of Southport and Mrs Moss of Cucania Queensland and requests attention and thanks to Ambulance Gordonvale and floral tributes.
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Fox—Moss
Cace
Overblow
Yorkshire
England
Molly
Walter T. Moss
Southport
Mrs. Moss
Cucania
Queensland
Harrogate
Jesce
Gordonvale
Cairns Civic Progress Seen In Optimistic Outlook
The Cairns civic gathering praises past achievements and looks to future growth. Mayor Collins and Chamber of Commerce leadership project expansion in agriculture mineral resources timber and sugar as the district builds a stronger city and port.
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Yesteray
Cairns
W. A. Collins
Chamber of Commercce
H. K. MacDonnell
Let Us Get On With The Job In Our Magnificent Province
A call to belief in ourselves and our district urges recognizing undeveloped opportunities in North and the nation. Viewers can see potential, and locals should claim it. The speaker emphasizes keeping a proud, diligent course for a province whose voice will proclaim great achievement.
Scullin Faces Early Test as Parliament Opens
The Governor General's speech outlined non inflammatory topics, aligning with Scullin's policy and signaling a tense session ahead. With Scullin holding numbers, the Prime Minister's major tests will be Industry Defence and Finance as he seeks to avoid antagonizing the Senate.
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Commonwealth
Scullin
Senate
Industry
Defence
Australia
Far North Meeting Aims To Tackle Railways And Community Welfare
Tonight the Far North hosts a meeting on railway related issues and other important items. The discussion will cover matters affecting every resident and business person in Cairns and the district. Public interest is urged to support leaders taking action for the city’s progress and welfare.
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Cairns
New
Ald J. C. Birch
Hibernian Hall
Come In the City Police Court Bail Forfeitures
Ted Kelly and Frank Donohue each forfeited five shillings in bail after appearing in the city police court. Sidere chore ed with being drunk in a public place. Mr A H O’Kelly P M presided.
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Ted Kelly
Frank Donohue
Sidere
A. H. O'Kelly
P.M
Meeting of bers to West Australia with the A L
A meeting of the bers to West Australia with the A L is set for tonight at the office of J N Tempant and Co. All boys and parents and others interested are invited to attend.
Court grants auctioneer license in yesterday's session
The court yesterday approved licenses for A. H. O'Kelly as auctioneer and for Horsfall and Nicholson to slaughter calves and pigs.
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Sing Court
A. H. O'Kelly
P. Um. Am
Horsfall
Nicholson
Non-Suited in Magis trate Court over Little Mulgrave dispute
A. Puliani of Little Mulgrave sought 15 pounds 10 shillings from A. Locke in Magisterial Court. The plaintiff failed to appear and the case was adjourned for an hour. Mr C K Bennett itemised costs at 2 pounds 12 shillings 6p professional plus 15 shillings 6p court costs and 1 shilling 1p for witnesses travel.
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A. Puliani
Little Mulgrave
A. Locke
C. K. Bennett
Fatal Fall During Innisfail Raid Observed at Innisfail
The magisterial inquiry into the death of Williams who fell during a police raid on a gambling premises near Innisfail Chinatown continued. Witnesses described two doors, a landing, and a rear room used for gaming. Williams appeared to disappear from view near the landing as police entered around 9 pm. The inquiry adjourned to Halifax for further evidence.
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Innisfail
A. E. Aitkin
P.M
Williams
James Quinn
Waterside
Day
Casey
Weise
Landin
Ms. Aldcia
Shershy
Halifax
Police Probe at Anzac Park Yields Restitution Order
Detective James and Wootten confronted a suspect in Anzac Park after a stakeout with plain clothes. They recovered 6 shillings 3 pence from Rosenfelt’s pocket and the bench ordered restitution of the sum.
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Gram
James
Wootten
Anzac Park
Rosenfelt
Innisfail Chamber Responds To Bundaberg Letter
The Innisfail Chamber of Commerce secretary Ms K Page forwards a reply to Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce. The message acknowledges receipt of a Bundaberg newspaper item and a related letter.
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Annisfail
Pagand
Innisfail Chamber of Commerce
Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce
Bundaberg
Native Unrest and Communist Backing Reported
Fragmentary text reports native unrest tied to communists with claims of a planned plot against the industrial life of the Union. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Ted International
Marke
Union
Revolutionary call spurs labour unrest in Durban
The Third International issued written instructions to native Labour organisations urging a revolutionary struggle against native bills and oppression. They called for militant actions, incitement to strike and mining incursions on December 16, justifying Durban government crackdowns as addressing the agitator at the root of the trouble.
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Third International
Durban
Government bids for Brisbane Swift meatworks abattoirs
The Premier A E Moore announced the government would offer to buy the Swift Australia Company Brisbane meatworks to convert them into central abattoirs if conditions and price suit the City Council. An expert report put conversion cost at £100,000 with plans for local interstate and export trade, and negotiations must move quickly ahead of the upcoming killing season.
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Brisbane
A. E. Moore
Swift Australia Company Ltd
Vandalism Strikes East Perth Church Damages Reported
VANDALISM. Ferth Nov 19 During the week end St Bartholemew s Church at East Perth was desecrated. A large bill on the lectern torn to pieces. The organ damaged. Electric wires torn down. The building left in great disorder.
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Ferth
St. Bartholomew's Church
East Perth
Cairns Post Advises Endorsed Envelopes for Undelivered Mail
A letter to the Cairns Post from Postmaster W K Ryan urges local firms to endorse envelopes at the bottom left corner so undelivered letters return directly to senders rather than via the Dead-letter Office. The advice notes cost of envelopes at 20 pence and the benefit of quicker returns.
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Cairns
W.K. Ryan
Magistrate Rules on Shifting Camp and Water Supply Claim
In Ingham on November 19 the Magistrate refused the claim for shifting camp noting the award applied to shifting workers during hours. He also said the 300 gallons of water used in a week were insufficient to justify expenses for water and other costs, and the case now hinges on a court action for damages.
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Ingham
Indu
Hook Hookworm Department
Wang
Ministers vow to force Rothbury coal production
In Sydney Nev the Minister for Mines announced the government would operate Rothbury and other mines if needed. He said miners have until Saturday to decide on continued work while volunteers may receive camps on the mine grounds and full legal protection. The meeting adjourned with the minister pledging to stay until coal flows from Rothbury.
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Sydney
Nev
Weneer
Maitland
Rothbery
Bea
Weaver
Royal National Association outlines empire exhibition plan
At the Brisbane Royal National Association annual meeting £9,801 was spent on permanent grounds improvements over seven years. Receipts were £48,213 and expenditure £47,578 with £579 prize money and a £474 net profit. The president, Ernest Baynes, was re elected. J P Bottomley became life member. Secretary J Bain tendered resignation amid illness.
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Brisbane
Royal National Association
Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures
Ernest Baynes
J. P. Bottomley
Editor Wins Capetown Ambition in Early Postwar Era
A terse notice from Capetown reports editor victory on November 1, marking a notable achievement in press circles. The brief item highlights a shift in local journalism leadership and the ensuing impact on editorial direction.
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Woowra
Meskarra
Te Tame
Mackares
Jim
Urilla
Plona
Mir
Amc
Janice
Innisfail Goodshed
Lone A.W.U
W. Henry
Reuter
The
Cairns Post
Far North
Department of Public Works
Jappan West State School
Euramo
Imagistrate's Court
Gairns
Harry Hill
Hill
Chargou
Misa Rile
SUGAR
Innisfail Action
Royal Association
J. Bain
Bain
Capetown
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