Shipping Arrivals List From Townsville Harbor
Shipping arrivals include Hetoberro-Moantran Captain Moinehane from Townsville with passengers Mesdames J. Nielven and infant Kiine. a long roster of soldiers and civilians such as J. Fotey Mairan Ho Wetherspoon Miss EL Wurray and Private Shipton. Australian Steamship Line Lip.
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Hetoberro
Moantran
Moinehane
Townsville
Passenerrs
J. Nielven
Kiine
Weeds
Heownly
Fazana
Boy Troster
J. Fotey
Mairan &Uld
Wetherspoon
EL Wurray
Jimes Mesers Rose
W. Bucknell
A. Shover
FF Elesant
Ty Rickards
Wright
Metiie
Priser
Bigs. Howell
Cole Urida
Ro Alea
J. Srutage
Ab Lin
Woods
J. Farscher
Markager
Wry
Kepple Trotter
Shipton
Inehs Ash
A. A. Wriede
J. Keven
Gollan
A Wetherspoon
Evans
Teil Gates
Penem
Steamahope
Departures October 1 from Mourilyan to Cook Town
Passengers Messe Wrede Kepple and Ryim travel in the second saloon on the Australian Steamships Limited service with departures listed for October 1 from Mourilyan to Cook Town.
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Mourilyan
Cooktown
Messe Wrede
Kepple
Ry Im
Australian Steamships Limited
Vessel Movements and Timetables for Townsville Ports
Movements of Kuranda and Ausn steamers outline weekly routes to and from Townsville, Port Douglas, Cook Town, Bowen, Mackay, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Kuranda runs Tuesday departures with Wednesday and Thursday calls. return on Thursday. Wyandra appears in southbound schedule with Thursday reference.
Adelaide Company Steamers Schedule Cairns to Townsville
Adela ide Company Limited sails depart Cairns on Wednesday to Townsville on Thursday and reach Brehane Sunday then Sydney Thursday. Depart Sydney Saturday Brisbane Tuesday arriving here Sunday. Mortaltz leaves south this astertoon Taiyuan will sail for Hong Feng on 10 October Changtha will arrive from Hong Kong around 19 October Porpoise sails for Brisbane via Maryborough on 14th. Guidiah sails for Brisbane via Maryborough on 19th. Steamers Irive and Sheshane operate Mackay to Brisbane and Melbourne routes with midweek returns to Sydney. Mourilyan runs Tuesday from Townsville to Port Douglas Cooktown returning Wednesday and Townsville Friday. Lass o Gowrie from Townsville Sundays with teas on Tuesday at 530 pm.
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Wyandra Sedor
Taiyuan
Hong Feng
Changtha
Hong Kong
Porpoise
Burke Lime
Brisbane
Maryborough
Guidiah
Burke
Irive
Giewe
Mackay
Alma
Sheshane
Testley
Townsville
Lass O' Gowrie
Moon Phases First Quarter In October
Fragmentary notes show an October reference to the Moon phases with mentions of first quarter, dates and names. The readable items include generic timing words and scattered proper nouns, though many words are garbled.
Cairns Chemist Business Change Announced
A notice reports the Cairns chemist and druggist business being sold to Woo Green Life and acquired from T. P. Kelly. Mr A O Reilly will manage. W H Green Ltd promises continued customer service and seeks public support. The message expresses appreciation for past patronage and confidence in the new firm’s ability.
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Cairns
Werner
T. P. Kelly
Kelly
A. O. O'Reilly
H. Green Ltd
W. H. Green
Sheep and cattle market rebounds with mixed prices reported
Market opened firm but finished 24 points higher with 463 sheep and lambs and 178 cattle and calves traded. Merino wethers sold to gas 3d and prime lambs 24d to 28d, crossbreds to 275, heavy lambs to 35s ad, yearlings up to £8 10s. Calves 76 penned. overall values very firm.
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Finwick and Co
Brisane
Peper
Oniler Tate
Hide and Skin Market Report from Fenwick and Co
Fenwick and Co salesmen in Brisbane report varied demand across skins and hides. Marsupial skins show falling numbers and quality. cat horse hair weak. wallaby and goa skins prices mixed with firm firming for top lots. cattle and goatskins feature strong prices for best lots while medium hides sell slowly. overall attendance high but demand focused on light hides and shipment ready skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick and Co
Brisbane
Rome
Tulle
Forete
Bayers
Shievle
Joeyato
Perth
Otter
Gold and wool market report from Queensland sales
Melbourne Metal Exchange reports shipments and prices for gold silver lead and concentrates with freight costs rising. Wool values fall due to transport charges while trade notes top price for tallow and wool skins. upcoming sale on the 10th urges growers to submit lots promptly.
Mining Quotations Reported by Cairns Stock Exchange
Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke lists Tuesday quotations for miners and brokers. Prices and bids cover Coretta Hampden Mt B St Mungo Vulcan Chillagoe Lode Hill Gilmore Hill End Amal Iguana Kalamadan Mareeba Bowen River Coal Spees Coal and Cole Cairns Pictures.
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Cairns Stock Exchange
A. H. Clarke
Abbott Street
Coretta
Hampden
St. Mungo
St. Andrew
Vulcan
Chillagoe
Lode Hill
Gilmore
Hill End Amal
Iguana Consolt
Kalamadan
Mareeba
N.L
Bowen Riven Coal
Spees Coal and Cole Co
Cairns Pictures
Metal Market London Quotes Briefly Reported
Sydney wires report London quotations for October show copper and lead prices rising on spot and forward markets. The standard and spot rates for electrolytic copper are noted with forward positions and related price adjustments in shillings and pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Warden's Court Hearing Noted in Herberton
Fragmentary report from Herberton Warden's Court shows proceedings led by Mr A A Weis with unclear details about a land matter, an acre size and an approval referenced, leaving several portions unreadable.
Settlement Terms In Trespass Case Against Doubleday
Parties reached terms of settlement by consent in a trespass suit. Judgment for plaintiffs for £8 in full satisfaction. Plaintiffs PF Sorensen and A Sulester. T and M Moriarty noted. Defendants' money owed acknowledged. withdrawn in court by solicitor Mr. Doubleday.
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Doubleday For Plain
PF. Sorensen
A. Sulester
M. Mori Arty
Mr. Doubleday
Plaintif
Pro Conscription Letter Advocates Yes Vote in Australia
A reader from Arncliffe urges a yes vote, arguing German victory would devastate humanity and democracy. He praises Gallipoli, France, Belgium, and Allied sacrifice, warning a peace now would harm the world, and suggests anti conscriptionists study his concluding line for practicality.
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W. A Lloyd
Bay Street
Arncliffe
Sydney Daily Telegraph
International Arbitration, and Peace Association
Germany
Nietzsche
Australia
London
New York
Gallipoli
France
Belgium
William Woodenhollern
Babinda Theatre welcomes public and Atherton registrations noted
The Babinda Theatre hosts a public welcome this Friday night as the Harbour Executive committee meeting is rescheduled. Atherton military registrar results show 42 examined with 16 unfit and 2 doubtful. exemptions 3. Herberton fire-day results: 24 examined, 20 passed, 2 temporarily unfit, 2 deterred.
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Atherton
Herberton
Conscription Event Postponed by Weather in Gordonvale
Postponed due to prevailing weather conditions the conscription gathering planned for tomorrow in Gordonvale will now occur next week. Foxwell Bros Tilers Brisbane agent Mr P F i is currently in Cairns and residents seeking high class sullas may contact Mr Coxwell at the Strand Hotel. Merriwinni School will open tomorrow with Mrs Hall as teacher and an expected attendance around forty. An article titled Sugar as a Weapon from the Cairns Post May 13 1906 has been reprinted by the Empire Producers' Smee for distribution in Lon-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ‘Owe
Foxwell Bros. Toilors
Brisbane
Cairns
Coxwell
Strand Hotel
Merriwinni School
McMahon
Merriwinni State School Committee
Miss Hall
Cairns Post
Empire Producers’ Smee
Lon
Disorder Condemns Cairns Woman Over Conscription Remarks
A Cairns resident reports attending a meet on conscription last night and claims she felt she might die. The speaker urges all young single men to enlist voluntarily and to avoid being compelled, while older men should stay out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Boots and Shoes Supplied by Agent for Queensland Insurance
A magnificent stock of Ladies, Gent's and Children's Boots and Shoes offered with guaranteed fit and style. Inspection invited. Terma cash, Agent for the Queensland Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terma Cash
Queensland Insurance Company
Vandals Attack Gordonvale Locomotive and Cane Burnings
On Sunday morning a stone shattered the locomotive gauge glass in Gordonvale mill yard and struck the driver. In the same period, 25 acres of Mr. Griffin's cane were set on fire. The mill pressurized by over long farmers, who aim to finish the cane cut or burnt as the blaze continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Mr. Griffin
An Undesirable Pupil at State School
An undesirable pupil presented for enrolment at the State School on Friday afternoon. The head teacher administered a severe caning, likely deterring parents from future attendance. The new arrival was described as brown, five feet eleven inches, a healthy specimen of a snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
David Cod
Amendment Allows Parents to Sign Grazing Applications
Mr Salisbury the Land Commissioner explains a revision to the Land Bill permitting parents to sign grazing applications for sons away at war. Applications may now be received and submitted to comply with sub section 3 section 66 of the Land Act.
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Salisbury
Local store opens large stocks of groceries and drapery
Babindas store run by A. M. Waddell announces large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms. Also notes Royal Insurance Agency affiliation and Cairns Chamber of Commerce meeting set for Friday 13th at 4 pm in Abbott Street secretary rooms. An advertisement promotes Koch's mixture highlighting health claims and distribution details by Robt. Craig Cairns OC Ist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babindas
A. M. Waddell
Royal Insurance Company
Ex-Chinese Educator Calvan Returns to St Albans
Ti Calvan, once a Chinese educator, plans to resume work in Peking after a six year tenure in Australia. He travels with a supportive party and expresses regret at leaving Fra landmarks. He reflects on his life choices and the path to his country’s salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwaring
China
Aes
Calvan
St.Albans
Peking
Australia
Mosquito Remedy Sold In Cairns Promoted For Comfort
An ad notes Skeeto aene as the only reliable mixture to prevent bites and aid sleep in the home or outdoors. Robt Craig Chemist Cairns sells the bottle for 1 shilling and 1 shilling 3 pence. A death notice reports Private W H MacKenzie of the forces in France died after severe wounds and burial rites were conducted by a chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
Craig
Cairns
Wi. MacKenzie
D. MacKenzie
Abbott Street
W. H. ‘Kenzie
T. M. Woodburn
France
Admiral Wallace directs film of Flatthe of Jun land ships
London paper reports Mr. Edgar Wallace directing a film about the Flatte of Jun land using model ships to recreate the action. The project aims to let the public see exactly what happened during that Hermic May gt.
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Admiral Wallace
Edgar Wallace
London
Junland
Ross Wonderful
Hermic
New Century Carbon Remover Praised by Car Owners
Motor car owners praise the New Century Carbon Remover for quick engine cleansing. Advert boasts rapid results without pulling to pieces, claiming great benefits and sanity for modern engines.
Art Unions Red Cross Carnival Totals Noted at Exhibition
A fragmented report from a carnival at the Exhibition lists totals for Art Unions and the Red Cross with numerous figures and codes. The Courier notes varied sums such as 16 540 and 41 906 among other line items, with unclear descriptors and stray letters interspersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lopo
Goa
Brisbane “Courier
Obscene Language Fined at Cairns Police Court
On Tuesday morning at the Cairns Police Court before Mr T A ree nay, the defendant pleaded guilty to obscene language. The Senior Sergeant said he was arrested the previous day for drunkenness and used vile language from 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm while in watch-house custody. The court fined him five pounds or three months in Cairns jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
T. A. Ree
Ferry
Freemasons Invest new officers at Tableland Hall
In Atherton at Tableland Examiner hall a large attendance of Brethren and visitors saw Wor. Bro. W C Prewett and H McKnight install officers. E Mazlin JW H Mazlin treasurer H McKnight secretary E Grindley ceremonial director W S Prewett PDSW Magee PA G 96 F A Browning LG A Dalaiel Tyler D Peberdy Satter praised Wor. Bro. Hendren for service and announced a Master’s Jewel for Wor H Kilner now in Brisbane military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ks Hall
Atherton
Crmati
Prewett
PDGSW
H. McKnight
Bro
E. Mazlin
J.W
H. Mazlin
E. Grindley
W. S. Prewett
P.D.G.S.W
Magee
P.D.A
Graf
Poreamen
A. D. Hendren
Mexwell
H. Kilner
Brisbane
Mulgrove Mill Returns Report
Molerave Central Mill reports week results with cane crushed 4862 tons and sugar produced. Comparison shows improvements in sucrose content and efficiency, including cane weight and wood burnt per sugar output, reflecting ongoing production metrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrove
Molerave Central
Po.c.s
Maine Chamber Denounces Disloyal Utterances at Irish Club
At a monthly Maine Chamber meeting last week the chair condemned an Assistant Minister for Justice remarks reported from the Irish Club in Brisbane. The motion denounced the utterance as unfounded, disloyal and seditious and urged Dublin relief aid be directed promptly to relieve distress. A member noted that if a minister had spoken thus, internment might have followed.
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Fidelly
Maine Chamber of Commerce
Neder For Justice
Irish Club
Brisbane
England
Dublin
Northern Herald Shows Enlarged Size and Improved Facilities
The Northern Herald reports an enlarged format with improved mechanical facilities and secured paper supplies. The issue highlights include illustrated scenes and references to military figures and battles such as General Brusileis, Gen Carson, General Clayton, and actions at the Somme and Salonika with French artillery and No Man's Land observations.
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Herald
Airm District
Charret
Cairne
F. W. J. Slatcher
J. T
Clayton
Somme
No Man's Land
Verden
Salonika
Cairns Red Cross Meeting Notice
The final monthly gathering of the Cairns Red Cross Society will be held in the Council Chambers tomorrow at 3.90 p.m. Members are urged to attend the closing session and address ongoing wartime relief efforts.
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Cairns
Babinda Ambulance Seeks Sub Centre Breakaway
A public meeting of Babinda Ambulance contributors will be held at the Babinda quarters next Thursday evening to declare the sub-centre a separate branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda Ambulance
Babinda Quarters
South Johnstone Central Mill Starts Operations
An inland correspondent reports the South Johnstone Central Mill began operations this morning. By midmorning the plant workers were said to be performing tasks satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oor Innieail
Toeadas
South Johnstone
Bt 4
Stealing Case In Town Court Arrests Railway Official
Our Townaville correspondent reports Tuesday in the Police Court. Cole of the Railway Company faced trial for stealing a letter. The case adjourned until Friday with Brown, General Traffic Manager, as a party in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
R_, Brown
Old Timer's Death in Manly Sydney Pioneer of North Queensland
Theodore Bird a pioneer of Queensland passed away at his residence in Manly Sydney on September 1 after a life spanning mining trade hotelkeeping and public service. He came to Queensland with land order migrants, worked on Gilbert River and Faliver fields, ran a store in Cawla, and later kept the Royal Hotel at Watsonville before moving to Manly five years ago. He leaves a large family and a brother J Z Bird was long time sporting editor of the Rockhampton Bulletin.
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Manly
Sydney
Theodore Bird
Oversar
Remhomeire
Queensland
Enat
Rockhampton
Tiymph Anon
Gilbert River
Keckhaengeten
Tate
John Arvey
Ca Wia
Faliver Weoldield
J. Z. FL Bird
Ye “Abarat Bullesin
Rokhampten
Herbert River Notes Reflect Drought and Local Council Debates
The weekly weather notes report a prolonged dry spell with no rainfall for two weeks. Council discussions cover the Shire Mall site offer, East Ingham town division petition, dog tax relief for farmers, wage increase proposals, and plans for a new hall with a sub committee. A public meeting forms a Referendum Committee backing Federal Conscription, while the Herbert River Pastoral and Agricultural Association holds a full committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fir
Mr. Thallands
Lumeh
Mer. M. Nolan
East Ingham
East Incham
Ingham
Dr. Tooth
Heard
Johnson
Tee
Fie
Innisfail
Flynn
Tooth
Caley
Herbert River Pastoral and Agricultural Association
Dr Magnetic Lirinem Cure-All Ad
An advertisement claims the product provides quick relief for burns dusters boils and pains when applied. It mentions available at T. C. Kelly Cairn and Dewell and promises curative virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Kelly
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Macdonnell & Hannan
Public Carma
High Court of
Swirrslia
Supreme Courts
Commonwealth
New Zealand
J. P. MacDonnell
H. ¥. Hannam
H. K. NM. MacDonnell
E J. Harris
E Js. Harris
Victoria Howse
Department of Apriculture
Strek Acre
Fia
WRC
Stoel
Fearnley & Co
Ath
Ogem Peircer
Pth
Azo Am
Fall Maron
Owen Whittick
Beween
Crue
Fox
Skeetobane
Vice-regal Tatronage
Ia Solicitors
Spence Street
Arthur &. Lilley
Soliitor
Howard Smith
Hinterland
Hide and Skin Market
Melbourne Metal Exchange
Charters Towers
Melbourne
Ravenswood
Sulphide Corporation Limited
Cockle Creek
Nsw
Port Kembla
A. C. Wright
Wharf Street
Thomas Newton
SA Vy Hha
Prisbane
Japan
Italy
America
Warden's Court
Othinet
the Post
Babinda
By Heavey
Babinda Theatre
Cranch
Gordon
Hambledon (C. SR
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Kel
Ing Else
Koch
Consete
Herbert River Notes
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