Shipping Arrivals List From Australian Steamships Ltd
A fragmented shipping arrivals record lists captains and passengers including Mourtilean, Nase, Hutcheon, Stacey, Newell, Taylor, Hanson, Savage, Favell, Campbell, Hatchees, Lawis, Krown, Brown, Griffiths, Draper, Barker, Bird, and others aboard Australian Steamships Ltd vessels. The uneven text mentions towns, ports, and crew roles, indicating a mixed roster of travelers and officials arriving at port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourtilean
Mine- Nase
Froesy
Tmas
EL Saraor
Ferwucom
Satan
Taylor
Wow
Bird
Pegarte
Me Bell
K. Mathers
Waly
Caddow
K. Stare
J. Fetgnece
Constable Lhet
Australian Steamships Ltd
Movements of Vessels and Townsville Arrivals
Barna, Philp, & Co. schedule Keranda to Townsville every Tuesday with port calls to Port Douglas and Cook Town. AU S.N. steamers depart Tairms and reach Townsville Sunday Bowen Mackay Thursday Brisbane Thursday return to Sydney Melbourne sequence. Wodonga departs south Thursdays. Adelaide Company steamers route Tuesday Brisbane Sunday Sydney Thursday Melbourne return. Rupara heads south this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barna, Philp, & Co., Limited
Keranda
Townsville
Michlight
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Thoreday
Townsvile
AU S.N
Tairms
Bowen
Mackay
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Wodonga Ts Dee
Fearnley and Co set sail for Hong Kong ports in October
Fearnley and Co and Taiysan from A.C. Lines plan to sail for Hong Kong ports on 16 October. Chanesha from 4.0 Line will arrive from Hone Ket via ports on or about 28 October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fearnley & Co. Taiysan
A.C
Hong Kor
Chanesha
Hone Ket
Australian Steamer Schedule Through Townsville and Brisbane
The steamers depart Townsville on Saturday and reach Mackay Sunday morning then Port Alma Sunday night and Brisbane Tuesday morning. They leave Brisbane Wednesday for Sydney Friday and Melbourne the following Monday. On return Melbourne arrives Wednesday, Sydney Friday, Arabase the following Monday, then Brisbane next day and Townsville the Friday after. Mockfean arrives Townsville Tuesday, sails at 7 am to Port Douglas Cooktown return Wednesday, then Townsville. Lass o Gewr comes from Townsville Sundays and departs Tuesday at 5 pm heading the return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steemahipa
Townsville
Mackay
Port Alma
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Mockfean
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Lass o'Gewr
Moon Phase Notes and Timeline From October Entries
Fragmentary notes describe moon phases and dates in October, referencing a full moon and various unspecific events. The legible items mention October, a full moon, and scattered words like Nyeo and Geseber, with unclear context or names.
The Tides. Wednesday, August 3s
Unclear text fragment shows partial header style with time 259 am and fragmented weather or tide notice. Core details are unreadable. no complete events or entities identified.
Wool prices slide in Sydney market on weak demand
Fenwick and Co report Sydney wool prices fell about a perch across most descriptions, except those meeting Japanese trade needs. Very faulty or short wools sell irregularly and are about 20 per cent lower than the last sale. The next sale starts October 7, with catalogues closing October 9. early particulars invited for wools intended for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick and Co
Brisbane
Sydney
London metal quotations for October market
The London metal quotations for October 2 show copper at 115 pounds for the ward, electrolytic advanced to 2140, lead steady at 29 pounds 10 shillings, spelter unchanged, tin at 172 pounds 7s 6d to 175 pounds 7s 6d, and silver at 2 1/2 pounds per ounce amid a fall in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Cairns District Seeks Local Training Camp for Soldiers
Residents at Cairns Council Chambers meeting urged establishing a training camp in the district to prepare young men before southward deployment. They cited benefits like local instruction, reduced influence risks, and economic gains from soldiers spending locally. The proposal notes Cairns has trained thousands for Brisbane since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cairne
Bashane
Brisbane
Council Chambers
Eoldiers
Market Report on Sheep and Cattle Sales by Fenwick and Co
Salesmen report dated September 27 notes sheep penned at 740 lambs 15g4 Bo 285 total, market short of supply. Cattle market oversupplied with weak demand and falling values. Beef sold at 38 per toolbs while bullocks and yearlings fetched lower prices. total 375 sheep and calves sold with reduced castle value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick and Co
Hide Market Report From Fenwick and Co Sales
Hides and skins described as available for sale with variable demand. Substantial hides were withdrawn for requirements. calfskins and sheep skins sold under keen competition. Totals included 2350 hides, 2056.10 cwt calisins and yearlings with best lots attaining higher rates and others selling at reduced levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick and Co
Mining Quotations Reported by A H Clarke Broker
Abbott Street reports a series of quotations for mines and mining shares. Entries include Corella Hampden St Andrew Volcan Iguana Mareeba Tyrcomell New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson’s Oakes and Bowen Coach and Coke Co with prices such as 2/6 6 1/3 and 355 shillings, reflecting a snapshot of market activity on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H.clarke
Abbott Street
Corella
Hampden
Cuthbert
St Mungo
St Andrew
Ify
Volcan
Bos
Gilmore
Biel
Hill End Avnal
Iguana Connels
Rolamadau
Pun
Mareeba Gold Mines
Nll
Tyrcomell
Aft
New
Minnie Moxham
Oaks
Thompson’s Oakes
Com
Fio
Order Metals and Coal
Sowen Riven Coal
Bowen Coach and Coke Co, Ltd
s + Cairne Pictures
Wardens Court Transactions at Herberton
In Wardens Court at Herberton before Mr A A Staines the session recorded mineral lease requests from Martin McRae and Victor Palmer for unseated acres and mining homestead stakes. The record notes adjournments at Mount Garnet and references several named individuals with short terms and adjourned dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Staines
Martin McRae
Victor Palmer
Merberton
Iast
Njean de
Tedbery Stepereon
Michael Casey
M.S
Sonia
atharverdt_in
Tigh
Janet Olver Reeve
E. W. Theopsom
Gssa
Condolence Vote at St George's Society Meeting
At a Tuesday evening gathering of the Ostens branch of St George's Society a vote of condolence was passed for families who have lost sons in the Empire's service, with all members standing in approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Society
Ostens
Hides Cairns Hotel and local business notes
Hides Cairns Hotel continues under same management. Local ads promote Cranch and Gordon groceries, Babinda boot store opening, and Queensland Insurance agent. Mosquito menace a concern with Skeetobane marketed by Robt Craig Cairns chemist at 1 shilling per bottle, post included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Portraits of Patriotic Soldiers in Northern Herald
The Northern Herald issue features a capital photo series of Cairns district recruits including G D Norris and W Northgate among others. It also shows northern subjects like Arawatta aground at Mackay and native police camp at Coen, plus images of Australia’s welcome to Mr Hughes and General Sir Douglas Haig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Herald
Iceue
Cairns
G. D. Norris
Brisbane
G. Norris
M. M. Kirke
Coen
Kuranda
Australia
Hughes
Douglas Haig
Flanders
Ee Ee
Ae World
Cairns Announced Extended Bargain Sale Event
Bargain hunters besiege the premises as Cairns extends its memster sale for 12 more days until Saturday October 14. A general clearing out match will move everything from shelves to bargain counters, bringing dormant stocks like silks satins sunshades drapery haberdashery and underclothing to ready buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cairns ejectment case over tenant Mary Smith
In Cairns Summons Court on Tuesday morning a woman named Mary Smith faced an ejectment order. Mary Smith, tenant of allotment 13 section 27 town of Cairns, held the house for three years under a weekly tenancy and failed to quit. The landlord is Sam Sing Ltd. represented by Chin Chuck. the applicant is Mr. H H Marsland for the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
T. A. Ferry
Mary Smith
H. H. Marsland
Chin Chuck
Sam Sing Ltd
Sam Sing
Town of
Cairns Small Debts Court Hears Garnish Order Precedence
In Cairns on Tuesday morning Judge T A Ferry presided over the Cairns Small Debts Court in the case of W B Pierpaint and J H Markham creditors against M Carswell debtor and P treasurer to the Cairns branch Qu Brigade tors. The question was whether the orders would wire precedence over the garnisher. The judge indicated orders would take precedence and costs were discussed with Mr Hamelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
T. A. Ferry
P.M
W. B. Pierpaint
J. H. Markham
M. Carswell
Qu Brigade
Marsland
Ferry
Ham
Gordonvale Rainfall Report and Police Conference Travel
Mr A C Napier at Packer's Camp near Gordonvale records 3.68 inches of rain in September, totaling 25.42 inches from March to September. Detective Acting Sergeant Meblon of Cairns and Acting Sergeant Keane of Innisfail depart this week for Brisbane to attend the Police Conference, while Acting Sergeant Hennessy of Cairns relieves at Louis Fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
A. C Napier
Packer
Meblon
Cairns
Keane
Innisfail
Brisbane
Hennessy
Louis Fail
No 2 Cherry Balsam Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for No 2 Cherry Balsam claims it cures coughs with relief from the first dose. It markets stronger formula described as wetter than usual and notes pricing: two bottles with postage one penny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelty Chemist
Girl injured in chaffcutter accident at Redlynch
A young girl named Eliza Hayes of Redlynch lost fingers on her left hand after being caught in a chaffcutter on Tuesday. She was brought to town by train and then to hospital by ambulance. Allan and Stark's spring summer catalogue is described as having photo reproductions of goods, with free copies mailed on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Hayes
Redlynch
Allan and
Stark
Spe
Parker and Fitzsimmons' Modern Car Repair Shop
Location description places the shop just minutes from the post office near Shields and Lake Streets. Under Mr. Fitzsimmons supervision the establishment reputably repairs all classes of automobiles with expert skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormr
Shields and
Lake Streets
Parker and Fitzsimmons
Raborcar Repairing
Fitzsimmons
Returned North Journalist Arthur Lilley Enters Cairns Practice
Mr Arthur Lilley, longtime legal professional, returns to the north and plans to practice in Cairns. He has taken an office near Hodel's Limited and will meet clients there soon, while available for consultations at the Imperial Hotel. He is greeted by many friends in the principal town of the far north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Lilley
Cairns
Hodel's Limited
Imperial Hotel
Far North
Referendum Supported Defence Act Extension Plea
In Cairns the Royal Society of St George (Cairns Branch) backed extending the Defence Act overseas to defend the British Empire during the war. At Cairns Police Court a man named William Johnson admitted causing a disturbance while attempting a recruiting speech, later stating he was trying to encourage mates to join the army. The magistrate discharged him after noting drunkenness and incoherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society of St. George
Cairns
W. Williams
Meljock
St. George Society
Hirnish Empire
T. A. Ferry
Pam
William
Scotty) Johnson
Serat
Kenny
Mareeba Red Cross Society Holds September Meeting
The Mareeba Red Cross Society met at the School of Arts on Friday afternoon September 1. Members present included President Mrs Lawrence and officers Mrs Oxley treasurer and Mrs Fraser secretary, with several committee and auxiliary members. Donations and drawings raised funds, prizes were awarded, and continued wool and clothing contributions were noted, concluding with plans to support Red Cross Kitchens and Christmas boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba Red Cros
Mareeba Red Cross Society
School of Arts
Mesdames Lawrence
Alphen
Murray
Kearney
Dowie
Browne
Plowman
Brownlie
Pearce
Harris
Oxley
Fraser
Galloecdond
Harper
Faa
Miss Masterton
Corporal Sizer
Darien
Kirby
Miss C. Strattmann
Noted Crock-Owner Praises Queensland Pig and Cattle Country
Prominent Cairns Show figure W. M. Charles of Station near Gympie shares impressions from Cairns and Malanda visits. He extols pig raising in Atherton and maize country, notes Jersey cattle and Mlawarra stock, and admires climate and water availability. He mentions Babinda, Cane, and Mount Bauple proximity and cites labor as the main North Queensland obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
W. M. Charles
Gympie
Queensland
Charles
Ketherton
Atstalia
Malanda
Messrs. Davies
Cook
Atherton
Cairms
Babinda
Groceries Drapery and Sales Mark Babinda Auction Day
A store in Babinda announces large stocks of groceries drapery and shoes with cash terms. An auction at Newmarket saleyards will sell twenty draught horses for Mr Brownson. A Cairns hospital excursion to Babinda departs Sunday with cheap fares and Russell Heads trip from Deeral offered. An open air referendum rally with chairman Mr Sealey and local supporters aims for a high turnout on October 1. A band will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
A. M. Waddell
Royal Insurance Company
Messrs. al, Draper Ltd
Newmarket
Brownson
Charters Towers
Cairns
Russell Heads
Deeral
Wm Kern
Sealey
Cokers
J. G. Hoare
Williams
Booker
Band
Opportunities and Benefits of Koch's Mixture Sold in Cairns
An advertisement urges readers to buy Koch's mixture, presented as time tested and highly effective. It claims increasing demand and superior cures, offering bottles at 4 shillings and 5 pence with postage extra. Proprietor Rot Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
Craig
Cairns
Ie Koch
Rot
Queensland boys fundraising drive yields mixed results
A partially legible 19th century note indicates a Queensland fundraiser collected money on May 16 in Biboobra and Mareeba Goldfield, totaling £90. It was sent to the Queensland Agent-General in London to support a firm handling Christmas parcels, with requests to include a sample of Marche in each parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Biboobra
Mareeba Goldfield
London
Deplored On Tuesday Evening At The Meet
A brief report notes a somber mood after an event held Tuesday evening. Officials and participants reflected on the outcome and potential implications for upcoming competitions.
Leaving for the Front Farewell Party for Private Whitman
A Grimshaw Street farewell gathering at Ivy Villa bids Private Whitman good luck as he heads to active service. Neighbors gift pipes a fountain pen and tobacco pouch, with songs and a final cheers to his speedy, honorable return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Villa
Mesdames Treacey
Carr
Mate Low Whitman
Mra R. Craig
Whitman
A. Trouce
Conscription Debates on Naturalised Citizens in Parliament
Members question whether children of naturalised or naturalised German parents must serve under the Military Service Act. Prime Minister Hughes confirms: (1) children born in Australia to naturalised German parents are subject to overseas service. (2) sons born in Australia to German parents faced overseas service. (3) home service under the Defence Act for certain cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randi
Wemier
Herbert
Altved
Hughes
Isabiews
Mabie Co
Commonwealth
Voytem
L’rimae
Amstersia
Australia
Mr. Mughes
Honourable
RATIONAL SERVICE REGISTRATION AT CAIRNS DRILL HALL
All men aged 21 to 35 must register under the proclamation at Cairns drill hall today from 9 am to 6 pm and again Thursday and Friday with exemptions via forms from the Post Office or Registrar Captain X N Draper. Returned soldiers must apply. a doctor will be present for medical examinations as quickly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
At & Am
Thore
XN. P. Draper
Brisbane Protests Quiet as Stop Work Action Likely
October 3 Brisbane reports hint that a broad business slowdown may be avoided as unions back a limited measure against the Defence Act provisions. Anticipated protests are planned with unions declining to participate in a joint mass action while train services are expected to run normally. Police prepare for possible disturbances as officials urge restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Commissioner of Police
Peree
Wade
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Solicitors and Victaries Public
High Court of
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New Zealand
AJ. PB
MacDonnell
H. V. Hannam
H. N. MacDonnell
Graham & Matheson, Ltd
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Caires
Herberton
Ravens Road
Sulphide Corporation Limited
Cockle Creek Nsw
Electrolyte Company
Port Kembla
A.C Wright
Whari Street
Cana
Thomas Newton
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Adelaide Company, Limited
Carros
Rupara
Owen Whittick
Rgit
Sketobane
Craig, Chenist
Reptl
Otrerage
Spence Street
Carns
Hedel's Ltd
Lake Street
Commercial
the Post
Wardens Court
Naval
Isa
Cranch & Gordon
Grocers
Babinda Township
Kicks
Queensland Insurance Company
Kamerunga
J. H. Butterworth
Cet
Ae Rete Tae
Maryborough
Dons
Horse Sale
Federal “Hansard
Rational Service
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