Departures and listed names aboard a vessel
A clipped notice lists passengers and crew connected with departures including Newell Hanrahan Croland Beets Swannack Foote Neorge Messen Newell Bartle De Cohney Cuthbert Kern Horter Sanders Jotineer Watson McGarsees Webster Ray Mel doo Trasdale Keane Dentere Byrne Hicock Denneh Scanton Sergt Mayor Wier Yates Domptee Pike Rivers Arthur McCue Hatt ery Stapforth and others with agents Barie Way Co Lath for Chama amit japon Boret Philp Co aerate Cet Marerem Singapore and Pores The Co Col agente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det
Wisieuge
Tre Somihres
Porns
Paseragern
Merdarees
Mars
Foote Sud Wetamt
Newell Hanrahan
Uml
Toar
Guldres
Beidger
Missee
Croland
Beets
Swannack
Foote
Neorge
Messen
Newell
Bartle
Mengelte
de Cohney
Cuthbert
Kernbell
Horter
Sanders
Jotineer
Watson McGarsees
Webster
Ray
Meldoo
Trasdale
Keane
Dentere
Byrne Hicock
Denneh
Scanton
Wier
Yates
Domptee Pike
Rivers
Arthur
McCue
Hattery
Stapforth
Agra
Barie, Way & Co
Lath
St Allan
Chama Amit japon—Boret, Philp & Co. Ltd
Aerate
Aerate Cet .—Marerem
Singapore
Pores the & Co, Col
Agente
Movements of Vessels and Schedules Across Ports
The document lists arrivals and departures for Burns, Philp & Co and Adelaide Company steamers. It records Karanus and AUSN steamers traveling to Townsville Townsville to Port Douglas and Conk town with midnights, a sequence of arrivals at Townsville Bowen Mackay Brisbane and Sydney Melbourne, and returns including Melbourne Sydney Brisbane cycles. It notes waterside timetables and weekly patterns for port calls and departures.
Fearnley 2 Co to End Port Shipment to Hong Kong
Fearnley 2 Co and Toryuan plan to end a shipment route to Hong Kong via port. Changsha reports AiO Lined oil arriving from Hong Kong around 2 October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fearnley 2 Co
Toryuan
Hong Kong
Changsha
Aio
Australian Steamships timetable with port-to-port routes
Steamers depart Townsville Saturdays and reach Mackay Sunday morning and Port Alma Sunday night before Brisbane Thursday morning. From Brisbane they travel to Sydney Friday and Melbourne the following Monday, returning to Sydney Friday and onward to Melbourne. Brabane sails next to Townsville via Brisbane, with Mawrilyan from Townsville to Port Douglas and Cooktown weekly, returning Wednesday. Gowre serves on Sundays with $40 per month on return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Steamships, Limited
Townsville
Mackay
Port Alma
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Brabane
Mowrilyan
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Ato Lahres
Gowre
Ville
Jourier
Shipping Notes Belgian Line of Steamers
AUCKLANDS October 7 Ve Robert Burtix former Active Com for Belgian who has just returned from a Europe visit states the Mercian Governeent is preparing for resumed business and has formed a line of steamers under gun control free from conde counts. The Government decided to send a sensitive Geet and a company formed under the Belgian Lord Company to head sailings when the port is clear. A company has been formed to establish a direct line of steamers to Acetrabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aucklands
Robert Burtix
Europe
Nora Belgian Liord Company
le Clear
Acetrabia
Wholesale price list from Lucerne and local produce market
The document lists wholesale rates for various commodities including Lucerne hay at per ton, oats hay, dairy products such as cheese, and several farm staples. It shows per ton or per bushel pricing with unit variations and notes on chaff and other feed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerme
Lucerne
Oaten Hay
Raven
Wholesale Fruit Market Quotations For Fresh Produce
Wholesale fruit market lists best wholesale quotations for coconuts lemons pears oranges mandarins passion fruit pawpaw mangoes and limes with quantities per sack and per ton. Prices vary per item and unit, reflecting market rates for Victoria apples and green pawpaw availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locoanut
Lemoos
Victoria
Imperial Wool Problems and Shifting Plans Across Colonies
The Weekshare Dest reports difficulties in continuing negotiations among the Araty Council over colonial wool control. A modification of the wheel plan or a broader scheme may be needed as no agreement has been reached. Australia and New Zealand resist further restrictions while South Africa pushes for free export and potential harm to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontwon
Araty Council
New Zealand
South Africa
Mining Notices and Mineral Claims Unclear Scan
Fragmented OCR text lists mining references and locations from various sites including Hampden Mt Cuthbert Chittagor Hil Bod Awal Mareeke Gold Mines Seow Mite Meehan and Thorspton’s Oubs with scattered notes on reserves and dates. No coherent event or outcome evident due to garbled phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vuleas
Chittagor
Mareeke Gold Mines
Yyreonstell
Ole al Thorspton
Tore bEpe
Yao
Ceal Baws
Sowen Kau
Towers Share Market Report From Ch Towers
Market notes from Ch Towers dated October 7 list numerous horse names and betting odds such as Bommie Drumdee Bonnie North Brillant Deeps and Brilliant Block with various paid amounts and line items. Several entries reference striding horses like Mexican and New Brilliant Freehold and include abbreviations for owners and payments. The fragmentary text mixes horse names with bids, pays, and farm or stable references, creating a partial betting market snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Bommie Drumdee
Si Bonnie North
Brillant Deeps
Prilliant
Clarks
Ralamardon
Metal Market London and Sydney Quotations
The article lists October London and Sydney copper prices with spot and forward shifts. Copper and electrolytic Copper advance by £1 higher, lead forward up £10, spelter forward up £1, tin weaker at Cal lower for near term, silver at 32d per ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Kochs Mixture Attracts Cairns Buyers And A War Council Meeting
The ad praises Kochs mixture as a trusted cure with rising demand and offers Cairns visitors a postage incentive to buy. A Yongaburra meeting is planned at Wilfon's Hall in Yongaburra next Wednesday to hear Sergeant Mackay discuss war and Red Cross topics with Cairns War Council secretary Mr. Williams and other officials attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch's
Cairns
Robi
Craig
Yongaburra Fe
Wil Fon
Yongaburra
Roth
Mackay
Red Cross
Williams
Cairns War Council
E. H. Heal
Chamaman Eacham Shire Council
Malta natives urge fair work stance amid wartime in Australia
Immigrant Antony Gamblin writes to a Townsville paper urging humane treatment for Maltese immigrants in Australia. He argues Britain has long held Malta and claims workers would seek wages, join unions, and support homeland efforts while aiding injured soldiers, urging unity and mutual aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antony Gamblin
Townsville
England
Malta
Britain
Australia
Serviers
National service fuels renewed war spirit and unity
The call up machinery stirs keener patriotism across classes as thousands fill in cards awaiting regularised national service. Supporters urge shared burden while critics are few and feeble, and loyalty grows with talk of national and racial unity. Local notes include hotel ads, a hospital concert, and mills striking over pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Universal Service
Cine 5
Eliitte
Roumania
Australia
Gordonvale Registration and Examinations Report
Gordonvale held registration and examinations on Saturday with 119 registered and 114 examined. Of those, 4 percent were fit, 45 were unfit, 23 doubtful, and 3 temporarily unfit. Cairns district totals reach 478 registered, 473 examined, 181 fit, 197 unfit, 193 doubtful or temporarily unfit. The registrar will return to Gordonvale for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Cairns
Waddell Opens Large Groceries and Drapery Stock in Babinda
Mr A M Waddell announces the opening of extensive groceries, drapery, boots and shoes stock in Babinda with cash terms. He is an agent for the Royal Insurance Company. The Red Crows Equipment Guild calls a committee meeting at the workshop Tuesday at 4 pm, urging all committeemen to attend due to the importance of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af Babinda
A. M. Waddell
Royal Insurance Company
Red Crows Equipment Guild
Babinda Township
Kirk's
Babinda
Queensland Insurance Company
New Century Carbon Remover Promises Quick Engine Clean
Motor car owners are urged to try the New Century Carbon Remover claiming rapid engine cleaning. A fresh shipment has arrived for Parker and Fitzsimmons, car repairers on Lake Street, Cairna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker and Fitzsimmons
Lake Street
Cairna
Shark head remains after line shows large predatory catch
The Cooktown Independent reports a fisherman hooked a shark with a stingray bait. By morning only the head remained, suggesting a larger predator tore away the rest. A note warns bathers to beware as such sightings become more frequent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gherk Harbour
Herb. Taylor
Cooktown
Mosquito problem and Skeetshane remedy advertised
The notice promotes Skeetshane as the sole reliable mosquito killer for homes and outings. It warns mosquitoes spread disease and fever and urges purchase from Robt Craig Chemist in Cairns at 1/ per bottle, 6/2 for a dozen, with street address hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
Craig
Cairns
Streeto- Ve
Campaign for National Service Voices at Upcoming Referendum
Cairns Conscription Committee conducts a vigorous campaign with meetings in Parra matta on Monday with J Morris J Allen and J G Hoare presiding. Tomorrow night at the monument Rev S Mitchell and W Williams speak under Mr Sealey. Further meetings follow at Tramway Hotel Hambledon Redlynch Kuranda with Hoare Sealey Booker Medlock Michell Heartih Law Drake and Model among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service
Cairns
Parramatta
J Morris
J’ Allen
J. G. Hoare
Sealey
Monument
5. Mitchell
W. Williams
Tramway Hotel
Hambledon
Messrs
I. G. Hoare
P Allen
W Wiliams
A. S. Booker
Messrs. Medlock
Michell
Heartih- Law
Drake
Redlynch
AS. Booker
F. Model
Courage Until Victory in Australian War Debate
Lamond, former manager of the Australian Worker, urges Australians to vote with secrecy for democracy in wartime. He lauds the Prime Minister and the Shearers' Union president, stressing the need to defend the country with a strong majority for Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamond
Australian Worker
Commonwealth
Australia
Birt
Shearers’ Union
Hughes
Redmond Speech Opposes Dublin Castle Return and Unionist Rule
A Times Weekly Edition report covers John Redmond addressing the Irish question in the House of Commons. He criticized the nomination of a British Unionist Chief Secretary and warned that restoring Dublin Castle with a Unionist executive would inflame Irish passions. He urged his party to watch, criticise, and oppose the new administration while recalling Ireland’s war service and the threat of internal conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opos
Weber
Redmond
Times
House of Commons
Yas
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Redmood
Dal
France
Cairns Harbour Board to Hold 9 O'clock Works Meeting
Cairns Harbour Board works and executive committee will meet tomorrow afternoon at 9 oclock. Cairns Town Council plans a special meeting tomorrow evening to amend a rare beable Growers issue. Babinda Cane growers meet at 10 am tomorrow to discuss cane cutters pay retrospective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
Mulgrave
Hart
Harbour Board
Cairns Harbour Board
Cairns
Cairns Town Coune
Babinds Camegrowers
Cairns War Council Meeting This Evening
The Cairns War Council holds its monthly general committee meeting tonight at eight in the Council Chambers. All members are urged to attend. business includes general matters and election of an executive member. The executive meets at seven. District Court notes report local sentences for bicycle theft, lamp theft, and public indecency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
District Court
Towinsville
Sir A. Runfedge
Gustav Poulson
Timothy Carnody
Thomas Wooters
Aoe
Cairns Training Regina for Men Only Drafts Direct to Townsville
The Registrar reports Cairns will be a training centre for Cairns men only with outsiders drafted to Townsville. Training begins this morning at the shed with men marked absent from the parade to be treated as deserters after seven days. Lieut. Grose, Sergt. Woodlands, J. R. Woods and Corporal Martin command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Regina
Townsville
Brill
Aim
Grose
Sergis, Woodlands
J. R. Woods
Martin
True Words on Wartime Draft and Public Sacrifice
The Townsville Bulletin editorial attacks conscription and wartime mobilization, condemning professional soldiers and urging sacrifice while criticizing Australia for keeping youth at home. It argues that forced service would convert fit men into khaki and calls out a perceived hypocrisy in delaying duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Darcy
Berlin
Australia
Townsville
War Taxation Shifts Cited by Asquith Figures
The text notes wartime income tax rises and the combined burden from income tax, super tax, and excess profits tax. It cites prewar and wartime figures for an income of fyooo and a pre oie man, comparing taxes paid before and after the war. Mr. Asquith remarks on substantial progression in the total contribution since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Asquith
Dangers of Whooping Cough Warns of Severe Risks
The notice cautions that whooping cough can be deadlier than scarlet fever, stresses early proper treatment, and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective in loosening the cough and aiding expectoration, with wide retail availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberksin
Remark on recruitment and conscription debate in Cairns
A concerned letter from Cairns criticizes recruitment efforts and conscription policy during wartime. The writer cites low single men available for service, high exemption requests, and compares Australian and Canadian mobilization to argue for more effective recruiting and government action. The correspondent also notes overseas losses and questions why reinforcements are needed amid domestic sporting and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thadyly
Paige
Cairne
Canvaitier
Cairns
Canada
Australia
Goss Amstriam
United States
England
Ypres
Lear
Bert
Camada
Tooo
Wrenitioe
Geerd
Salesbury
Ploma
France
Pease
Rossville Patriotic Association Expands Committee
The Rossville Patriotic Association holds a September 6 meeting in Rossville to boost the Red Cross effort. Mr Nowditch is elected president with Mr Yearman as treasurer and Mrs F J France as secretary. Donations and weekly collections are detailed, with numerous locals contributing to support the Red Cross and wounded soldiers via the Chima camp and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
Red Cross Society
Patriotic Association
Nowditch
Yearman
F. J. France
Walden
Ayton
Cooktown
Shipton
G. Austin
C. Sikkema
H. Sikkema
B. Sikkema
M. Toohey
Parsons
G. Olmes
Messrs
W. Moore
Formasino
R Tremberg
FE. Jones
J. Kerr
S. Kerr
You Will Be Surprised How Much Better You Feel
A vintage ad claims Dr Shelden's Dierive Tabules improve digestion at once. It lists prices and sellers T P Kelly Cairns Jack Newell and mentions a Cairns address and a Wednesday delivery note.
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MacDONNELL @ HANNAN
Solicitors and Notaries Public
Commissionera
Afidaljirs
High Court of Australis
Supreme Courts of
Tix Commonwealth
A.J. P MacDonnell H. V. Fiennar
H. KN. MacDonnell
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
Bank
Hurme, Philp & Coy
Agen
Mataram
Borne Ploto & Co
Morale
Cape
Uriesendon
Perta Parsengers
Meetames
Clelank Urieet
Mike
Page
S Raye
Mueman
Mater
J. Baur & Master
White
The
Seeing Telwide Co
Skeetobane
Morris
Chenist
Rox Zyper
Sean
Spence Street
Lilley
Schriher
Stoward Smith
Abbont Lancet
Thurmay
Bratane
Adelaide Company
Thoreday
Briebane
Syd Neylom
Moriaha Beavee
Pett Woon
Seth Cinder Ga
E Harris
E J
Harris
Victoria House
Commercial
AH. Pheshacbegber
Abbothetree
Hampden
T. P. Kelly
Towers Share Market
New Frilliant Freehold
the Post
Fuller National Life
Pioneer Mill
Pon Mevars
Ze Stort and Co
Hunter's Hotel
Keoranuda
Kelly Chemist
Lid von Write Em
New York
Mies Bell
Lendom
Settiem
Cetanes
Bsss Ten
Sheldon
Jack & Newell
Poet
Herald
Rossville Patriotic Association
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