Townsville Passage Schedule Log Lays Out October Sailings
The dispatch lists multiple vessels with planned departures and routes from Australia and beyond. Kuranda and others set sail to Cairns Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville with passengers and cargo. Canberras and Tyunshan departures and Hong Kong connections are noted amid a busy October timetable.
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China
Japan
Morinda
Pisoni
Kasaim
New York
Cairns
Apia
Suva
Nowaines
Leyuka
Melbourne
Kuranda
Townsville
Wiyandra
Sydney
Kallatira
Brisbane
Bombala
Kanowna
Sydney Uth
Wyreema
Cairne
Innisfail
In- Hisfail
Lovinda
Canberra
Maize and Livestock Markets Report From Roma Street
Brisbane markets on October 7 1924 show maize sold at 3 shillings 4 pence with other sales at 3 shillings 24 pence. Sheep Lambs 14000 penned cattle 2500 yarded calves 300 penned pigs 100 penned. Cattle market weaker for pigs and lower overall. cows better, bullocks unchanged. Figures indicate market conditions and quantities for pigs sheep cattle and calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Roma Street
Fenwick and Co
Gor’ Ivetton
Great Northern Freehold Tinco Mine Log Update
The mine manager reports at Great Northern Freehold Tinco that the 120 level rise was raised 10 feet to 25 feet above the old level. The ore body shows mixed rock with lode splitting, 300 level shows one man prospecting, 380 level winze advanced 5 feet, 100 tons ore sent for treatment, and a camshaft installed with crushing resumed at 10 head.
Cairns Port Growth Seen Driving Wharf Extensions
Figures from the Cairns Harbor Master show overseas tonnage at Cairns rising from 29 431 in 1910 to 41 004 nett register in September 1924. The port’s record shipping volume underscores calls for extending wharfage space amid financial stringency and space constraints for large vessels like the Wangaratta.
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Cairne
Cairnne
Cerne
Harbor Board
Cairns
Wangaratta
Brisbane
Treasury
Innisfail Heat Wave Ahead of Annual Show
The district endured a severe heat wave with near 100 degrees in the afternoon and thunderstorm threats. For the Innisfail annual show this weekend, Secretary Mr O Callaghan reports 640 entries received across all sections, with many more submitted recently.
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Innisfail
O'Callaghan
Boy Jack Anderson Injures Foot At Albion Teeworks
A boy named Jack Anderson employed at Albion Teeworks stepped on broken glass causing a severe puncture wound to the foot. First aid was given by the Ambulance Brigade and further medical attention advised. The Kuranda mail run resumed to Cairns and Cooktown after delays, with complaints about Lass o Gowrie’s lack of accommodation. Mail closing times for Cairns and intermediate ports are listed with specific cutoffs and fees. Licensing Court in Innisfail reviewed provisional hotel certifications with renewed applications anticipated at next sittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trodom Glass
Jack Anderson
Albion Teeworks
Ambulance Brigade
Cairns
Cooktown
Lass O' Gowrie
Innisfail
Licensing Court
Innisfail End
Messrs. 3. x
Mighell
J. T. McNamee
J. S. Boyett
Wie
Calas Railway Earnings for September Report
The Cairns Railway Department earned £28 020 in September, up £1 001 from the prior year. Principal items show passengers £4 585, parcels £755, general goods £21 071, and livestock £479, with sugar imports from Millerave Rebinds and Hambledon driving much of the rise. The Chillagoe State Smelters shutdown limited metal lifts from that centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calas
Cairns
Mulerave
Rebinds
Hambledon
Chillagoe State
Weather Reverberates Across Herberton and Innisfail Districts
A Sunday afternoon thunderstorm struck Herberton bringing light rain, followed by heavy evening showers and rain lasting until 9 am Monday. The 24 hour highs reached 82 and lows 68. Innisfail and Johnstone River district saw high winds from the sea and a lingering unsettled spell, with clearing skies and fine weather reported as Easterly winds set in.
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Herberton
Innisfail District
Innisfail
Johnstone River
Penny Savings Bank Directors Meet at Cairns Weekly
At the Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank on Saturday afternoon last the secretary was the director in attendance. The deposits totaled 28/474 and withdrawals paid amounted to £7/5/-. The directors for attendance on Saturday afternoon next, the 10th October, are Messrs. Henriques and Tatton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Savings Bank
Cairns
Messrs
Henriques and Tatton
Dance at Edmonton Raises Funds for The Diggers' Nominee
A successful Wednesday dance in Brophy Hall Edmonton featured M C R Speicer and pianists Miss Wingfield and Mrs Jenson. Proceeds support The Diggers' Nominee in the Queen's Competition, raising nearly 20 in funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Brophy Hall
R. Speicer
M.C
Innisfail Police Court Mosquito Complaint
A prison inmate at Innisfail Police Court complained that mosquitoes in the cell keep him awake all night. Guards may need better arrangements as the issue of nets and beds with wire matting is raised amid warm weather and poor sleeping conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
Kelly
Teese
Aboriginal Man Killed by Train Near Seymour Creek
The body of an Aboriginal man named Micky, 41, was found near the Ingham Cardwell line at Seymour Creek by Miss Louisa Sullivan. The right leg was severed above the knee and the left leg nearly severed. He appeared to have been struck by a train at midnight on Saturday night.
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Bnsmiss
Seymour Creek
Sugar Cane District Notes Face Heat and Labor Shifts
Cornstail correspondent reports a satisfactory week for cane supplies in Crushing in the Jobnatene River District. Uncomfortable cane-cutting weather and seasonal work patterns limit new jobs, with mills and herds stable. Industrial disputes are rare due to prompt action by Industrial Magistrate Mr O Kelly, and regional flare ups have been avoided as cutting ends.
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Jobnatene
Cornstail
Simmer
O'Kelly
Johnstone River
Cairns Fire Inquiry Sheds Light On Factory Blaze
At Cairns Police Court an inquiry found a September fire in a furniture factory damaged the building and stock valued at 25 and 390 in water damage. The blaze, in the kapok-room of A J Draper Ltd in Lake Street, was attributed to a boy named John Raymond Allen playing with matches. Witnesses included Draper, Constable Dearden, and Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
F. CM. Hurne
A. J. Draper
Lake Street
John Raymond Allen
Allen
Dearden
Lake-street
Hoelod
Kapok-Roorma
Tee
Fee Allen Alen
Harold Lander
Witnness
Advertised Auctions On Fire Salvage and Machinery
A. J. Draper Lad will sell by public auction at Mesers Mower and Love 4 Garage at 12 noon today on a Hudson Super Six Motor Car salvage from fire. Messrs A L Nevitt Co will sell by public auction on the Company's premises on Friday Oct with quantity of machinery See ardyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Draper
Mesers, Mower
Love
Huedson Super Six
A. L. Nevitt & Co
Cairns Pierce. Ltd
Ardyt
Larrikins at Work and Weather in Hambledon District
The report notes larrikins operating on a reserve ground and property removal amid heavy oppressive heat in the Hambledon district. Weather turned hot with showers, clouds, and strong winds, complicating work and daily life as the day progressed.
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Hambledon
Innisfail Items and Palmerston Scheme Report
Innisfail area reports rapid sugar production by three mills. Cargo shifts from small riverboats to the North Coast railway, reducing wharf traffic. Bachelors Ball in Jappon district drew about 200 guests with music and dancing. Johnstone River Turf Club plans seven races and £150 added money for November. Parliamentary member Mr Pease cites delays in Maliverston Land surveys. potential shutter factory discussed under new Agricultural Bank Act. Plant nurseries supply fruit and stock for propagation and plantation projects in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolastone
BK. Bijas
Peels Siding
Johnstone River
North Coast Railway
Townsville
Brisbane
Louisfail
Jappon
Pane
K. Rungert
Silkwood
Johnstone River Turf Club
Merean White
Pease
Maliverston
Canana
Geparinental Nursery
Bribie Island
Caboclture
Port of Cairns Shows Growth in Oversea Vessel Traffic
Cairns Harbor Master Captain Brewaster reports a surge in overseas vessels entering the port since 1910. The 1910 tally was 27 ships with 2043 tons, rising to 129 vessels and 254 244 tons, with later years showing continued gains before adjusting due to channel diversions and wartime effects.
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Cairns
Brewaster
Joe Liel
Bette Scar
Aloe
Manly
Mixed News From Across Cities And Trials
The report covers Richard Symres granted bail on charges of alleged perjury at the Supreme Court, defamatory matter discussed in Brisbane court cases, and Henry Hurler Kenny's Brisbane defamation proceeding with a small fine. A Sydney street parade amid unemployment protests, and a Becken Hill mishap led to multiple deaths and a hurried funeral.
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Sto Folaw’s
Newfoundland
Richard Symres
Henry Hurler
Kenny
Brisbane
Certan
Hlarohl Pearce
Sydney
Sydney Ceeper
Aioy
Iiedividuals
Beoken Hill
Donald Melones
Jobo Crewin
Braker Mam Hospital
Cronus
Melones
Featres
Moraie
le Righ
X Nau
Disorderly coastal notices and storm reports muddy travel conditions
The fragment notes border issues and unrest in the district, mentions Kies at Cairns and J Sinclair injured at Howard St wharf. It records a northerly wind, a thunderstorm, heat, and transport concerns tied to North Cairns and Townville, with guidance about the North Caner Line and tramway service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kies
Cairns
Tunistail
J. Sinclar
Howard Staths Wharf
Sinclair
Che Amin
Hee
Sawyer
Kelly
J. Deterty
Barkway
Caner
Townville
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Richt
Ars
Outfeeers
Craig, Chemist
W. G. O'Brien
Shields
P.O. Bom Jia
Neary
Seary
J. P. Neary
General Draper
Abbott On
Greenville
W. H. Green
R. W. Curtis
MPS
U Medicinal
Pelaco
Eac
Harvard
F. H. Jones
Men's Wear
Amallwood Bros
Shields-Streat
Caren
Tel
HM. M. Svendsen Ltd
MacKay
MacKay & CO
D. Sander
P. McGinn
Changsha
Hong Kong
Aramac
Lass of Crowrie
Thoreday
Great Northern Freehold
TINCO
Wemoriam
Hanson
Seoegrerer
The
Cairns Post
Port OF
Levaka
W. Armstrong
Wwe
Hank
Awatralia Ltd
Elwe
Abr
Armstragig
Vocely Mir
AL Callies
de Wiest. Inc
Aenstrong
AL AW McManis
J. E Sulla
VO Vie Bart
Taylor
Armstrong
Sis
Hom
Hessoon
Colm
Pleusanthy
H. V. Watsow
W. J. Calder
Watson
Murwillirmbat
Advan Varia Aceon
Armstrenge
Arm Trond
Palmerston
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