Local notices and auctions amid Cairns shipping news
The column lists hotel bookings from Krumanda to Port Douglas for October and November with dates and venues. It notes a police court charge sheet and an auction at Mr J Hoare’s premises and mentions shipping traffic from Newcastle to Cairns and Townsville. It ends with remarks on soldiers parcels and a remedy promotion at Craig's Vic-Bevel Pharmacy.
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Krumanda
Cairnns
Gould
Craig's Vic-Bevel
Bridge Fire Sparks County Alarm in Remge Region
Wednesday night a burning bridge on the Remge hilltop near Mt Melley attracted Hap gah Frew and locals. They alerted Douglas Shire Council Chair Dr J F Reynolds and farmers Wick and Matt Cay, prompting a rapid response to stop the blaze and protect the toll road crew.
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Hapgah
Frew
Mt. Melley
Douglas ‘Shire
J. F. Reynolds
Wick
Matt
Funeral notices for deceased spouses and daughter
The Friends of Mr Robert Can Yon are invited to the funeral of his late wife from his residence Rodalmere Florence street at 4 p m today. The friends of Mrs J M Pywe are invited to attend the funeral of her late daughter and the friends of Mr and Mrs Frank Pyne are invited to attend. H M Svendles Undertaker and Embalmer.
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Robert Canyon
Rodalmere
Florence Street
Frieda
Mra
J. M. Pywe
Frank Pyne
H. M. Svendles
Usdertaker
Metal Market Brief from London on October 11
London metal market report lists Cooper at 7300 pounds per ton and 59108 pounds for ward with minor variations. Lead shows quotations EM/1/6 and Ex/1t/8, indicating daily price movement and standard invoicing terms.
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London
Cooper
Special Hair Dye Informer Reward Mentioned in Notice
A terse notice references a payment to an informer for information related to a case in the set, with Mos named among the parties involved. The document implies a reward or stipulation tied to unnamed authorities and the intended payer.
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Mos
Government scammer John Douglas arrives from Cecktown
A report states John Douglas, referred to as a government scammer, arrived from Cecktown on Thursday morning. The note mentions income tax and other returns and references Hodels Limited and Laxo THE JOHN pouGas in a secretarial context.
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Hodels Limited
Laxo
John Douglas
Laure
Cecktown
Greek Island voyage schedule and passenger list noted
An old notice lists the Greek Island voyage of the big meter boat Defiance to Port on Oct 19 from Ceirns to Tokeerine with passengers including Mr Mads rgn Mrs Madiegen Mrs Hoare and others and 11 in second class. It also mentions Oct 13 Gowrie to Tnsvill e with J Syem OD Foustes and E W Marriott among 11 steerage passengers. Also promotes Perice antiseptic Tooth Powder by RK Craig with drinking-water safe mouth freshness claims.
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Mourtiyss
Ceirns
Tokeerine
Mads
Rgn
Madiegen
Hoare
N. Moller
FH. Pya
Koertarn
Allem
Smash
Tiredale
Mies
Grite
Gecodra
Andger
RK. Wardlaw
Witham
Marta
Sam
Gowrie
Craig
RK. Craig
Music in the Street Daily Wages Ad
Mr. E C Earl lists farmhand vacancies with daily wages in a street advertisement. The notice notes wages were intended for farm work and seeks applicants. The fragment confirms labor recruitment and pay wording seen in the public notice.
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E. C. Earl
Christmas Cheer at Northars District Fund Meeting
At a meeting of the Northars Districts Patriotic Fund on Thursday an amount of £30 was pledged toward supporting soldiers at the front.
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Northars Districts Patriotic Fund
The Austral Theatre Screens The Jockey of Death
A fragmented notice advertises the Austral Theatre screening the film The Jockey of Death amid sensational showings. The text is garbled but hints at a wartime or thriller feature drawing crowds.
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Austral Theatre
The
Hun
Volunteers Needed for Relief Work at Cairns Zed Guild
The Cairns Zed Cross Equipment Guild seeks volunteers to craft arrows eric for wounded soldiers. The workshop at the interbore invites anyone with spare afternoon or evening hours to join the relief effort and provide services.
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Cairns
Eastern Shipping Schedule From Hong Kong to Melbourne
The Taiyuem arrives from Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon and sails to Melbourne via Townsville Brisbane and Sydney on Monday the 18th. The Shaneths leaves Cairns for Hong Kong via Thursday immediately and Fort Darwin on Wednesday the 20th. Feariey and Co Ltd give brief shipping notices.
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Taiyuem
Hong Kong
Melbourne
Townaville
Brisbane
Sydney
Shaneths
Cairns
Homg Kiar
Thuewiny
Fort Darwin
Feariey and Co, Ltd
MR GORDON'S SUCCESSOR NAMED AT HARBOUR BOARD
Towneville report states W Chapman was unanimously elected chairman after the death of Gerald Gordon. Chapman has served about four years, representing the harbour payers and interests.
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Harbour Board
Towneville
W. Chapman
Vetaney
Geraid Gordon
Cheigman
The Sign of the Cross at Cairns Theatre
Monday and Tuesday next at Cairns Theatre presents The Sign of the Cross with Jim Zorieen in a wide range of dramatic roles. Praises call the acting noble and dignified and the staging detailed while a public health note advertises the College of Health in Brisbane for women’s troubles.
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Tueeday
Cairms
Jim Zorieen
Ten Forsout
Alwat
Mercia
Whittick’s
Tropical Service Misreads Rates Amid Wartime Confusion
The note describes unclear pricing and service terms tied to imperial forces, referencing Australian rates and stargate cues. It suggests local officials face confusion over who governs and when, with fragmented phrases about deployment and approvals.
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Vines Cuperiea
Imperial Forces
Gan Oates
Catran
Steamer Wynodra to Deck for Renewal
The steamer Wynodra, possibly renamed Theraday, will lay up for renewal and painting. Departure is planned from Aristans to Cairo or Ortobee, with schedule details unclear.
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Wynodra
Theraday
Cairee
Australia Day Statement From Northern Districts Meeting
At the Northern Districts Patriotic Exuberive meeting the Mayor Alderman I Itlom said no official statement had been prepared by the Australia Day Committee secretary Cairne es. He suggested the day's efforts would likely be avallabeled for the next event.
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Northern Districts
MORE MEN WANTED FOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITING MEETING
At a Northern District Patriotic Executive meeting Mr. F C Hodel urged expansion of volunteer numbers and said Imperial authorities asked the Commonwealth Government to boost enlistment. Mr G J Mayers noted past efforts and called for local action, while Hodel suggested a committee to organize a recruiting campaign.
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F. C. Hodel
Mayers
Bayer
Hede
Cam
FAMOUS VALIES. TRAIL AND Winstone SALE AT ABOTT STREET
Trail and Winstone offer deep discounts on clothing and footwear in Abbott Street shop. Various items marked down including tweed trousers, shirts, ladies shoes, and gents boots with reduced prices. Open tonight at 7 pm in Mercery shop featuring fabrics and leather goods.
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Winstone
Tweed Trouers
Mack Catto
Halihase
Ralthone
Trail
Winstem
Mercer
Teather
Abbott Street
Palace Theatre Presents Detective Drama and Variety
A local program at the Palace Theatre features an American detective story where a sleuth uncovers the secret of an alchemist while exposing a diamond plot. The show includes comedy acts, additional local pictures, and a special mention of three notable features earning praise from audiences.
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Pisares
Gareth
Chabal
Nalions
Regulations Issued Under The Cane Growers Act
Brisbane reports regulations require every cane grower to prepare a list of all cane growers and their acreage, notify the chosen mill, and complete this within 21 days after publication. details outline how cane to be supplied and mill selection.
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Brisbane
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