Maritime movements and sailings to Melbourne and beyond
A collection of ship itineraries and arrivals with dates and destinations. Vessels including The Wyreem Canberra Weaver Morinda Kallatine and Eastern ports are listed as sailing toward Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Fremantle from Hong Kong London and other ports, with tentative dates in October and November and notes on race logistics for the Melbourne Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyreem
Melbourne
Canberra
Sydney
Brisbane
Cooma
Melbour
Syney
Oetsbels Porte
Artfurs
Hong Kong
Calene
Southern Porte
London
Breemantle
Otower
Cooktown
Don
Memorial notices for Sa Histon Gordy and Amelia Langtree
In loving memory notices from families of Sa Histon Gordy and Amelia Greenhalgt Langtree. Fathers and wives remembered with words of love and grief as relations note October dates and enduring affection. Names include Tom, Gordon, Owen, McQuillen, and Langtree among others in somber memorial lines from bereaved families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Ortobet Isa
Coltrane
Xan
Memorial notices for family and friends in mixed text
A compilation of bereavement expressions and toasts for various relatives, including Kayrooz Kayrooz, Sam Cisha Keay, and Gwen McQuillen, with references to October 16 as a death date and messages of sympathy from spouses, children, and friends. The legible lines convey funeral sentiments, remembrance verses, and signatures from multiple families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Allence
Kayroos
Kayrooz
Etter
Satye
Annie
Fayrooz
Tiana
Sala
Rome Wien
Geir Jong
Sam Cisha Keay
Jon
Turbulent Greek Turkish ties loom as Allies tighten control
The piece discusses Allied control over the Turkish region near Constantinople and the futility of Turkish risk for Greece. It notes Greek political shifts under Mudania terms and mentions influential figures like Venizelos and new Prime Minister Zatima. It also advertises F L O'Brien dentists visiting Babinda October 17 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indora
Britain
Constantinople
Europe
Smyrna
Threce
Athens
M. Zatmla
Alliwe
Venizelos
Smyrns
Thrace
Greece
Real Economy Bath Soap and shop notices on display
An assortment of dated advertisements and notices appears from Cairns shops. Collector items include Bath Soap claims promising long lasting lather at 8d a cake or 4s per box of six, plus various fashion and textile offerings and in-store promotions at Skeaens Abbott Street, Chita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Cairns
Bradla
Eaton
Othine
Hasith Interests Urge Action on Abbott Street Channel
A council urged urgent attention to a dangerous water channel on both sides of Abbott Street. Post Office carver area most affected, with heat intensifying risk of an epidemic unless channels are conserved. Plans include government help for surveys and potential remedies to protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Street
Armistice Set Pivotal Step Toward Near East Settlement
In Cairns Post from October 16 1922 readers learn that the Armistice talks mark a clear move toward settlement in the Near East. The Allied command at Constantinople and British forces at Thanak underpin the progress though many details remain unsettled as negotiations continue under wartime strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Mudanla
Nese
Constantinopli
Marington
Ahe
Terme
Imperial Heel opening and public meeting announced
A fragment reports A B Jackson of Peeramon opens the Imperial Heel in Atherton on Friday October 26 with sample listings and prices from Cairns. Public meeting led by Mayor J G Heary to be held at the Old Fellows Hall with further notices and donations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poulter
Muresba
Werberton Hospital
Ghive
Herberton
Herberton Amuse
Newton
Cowan
Anil Alge
Meadermes
Kamashy
Imperial Hote
A.B. Jackson
Peaer Lida Sydney, Tailors and Outfitters
Imperial
Atherton
Aldeerian
Oldfellows” Hall
Sheikers
Grant Variety Enteriumene On Monday at Kalvay Concert
An event listing notes a Monday variety interval titled Grant Variety Enteriumene held in aid of the Kalvay Concert Mand. It mentions a mengr syne ott escent at fency dancing and a mix of vocal and instrumental performances. Whitwick venue advertises prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fency
Whitwek
Whitwie
King Vol Disqualification Shocks Jockey Strines
In a weekend racing caper Jockey Strines was disqualified for six months after stewards ruled King Vol lame and racing irregularities at the Fixing Handles Coltmn Races. Owner TJ Rete defended the horse, saying he had no prior knowledge and that the horse’s lame condition explained the outcome with the bookmaker Horace Rest confirming betting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Stalft
Reet
Val
Staines
Ninotias
Wiese
New Zealand Champion Wins Fort Worth to Melbourne Cycling Race
The world famous handicapped road race from Warrnambool to Melbourne was won by New Zealand rider T Osta in 8 hours 2 minutes. Strong crowds watched as riders battled near the finish, with several crashes in the closing miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melly Furday
Ascot
H. Arai
New Zealand
Osta
Boxing Scrap Sees Godfrey Outpoint Anatestia in Thrilling Match
Melbourne reports a dramatic lightweight bout where Godfrey outpointed Anatestia amid a packed stadium. The French fighter showed endurance despite a bleeding nose and a rough finish. Sullivan defeated MacBride in a separate decision after a sawtooth second and third round exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melboune
Jory Sullivan
MacBride
Jon Bath
Shilo
Ater Givnrowels
Eambeste
Sullivar
Chile
Tieelerre
Sullivan
Rowing Championship Held at Somh Meine
A rowing meet at Somh Meine featured events in the Ehangiot Sculls with Cueewelen mich as the standout. The Senior Faure Wie led into the final stages, with strong showings from Hampton and Baindauier Whinky. details on placements were limited by the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priatane
Ueensiant Fenwlis Agsorien
Chaminiinshiy Megara
Somh
Cueewelen
I Berg Winntna
Faure
Hampton
Baindauier
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Conon
Brees
J. P. Neary
General Draper
W. H. Green, Ltd
Cairns and Inmibrail
Coemnstand
W. Pink, Jewealer
W. Mighell
Ftatones Seaget
Eason Gygeal
Wroceee
Prmovnmt Solicitors
Trom Atte Cairns
Jowortil
Isn Court
Dommell
C. Hamlyn-Harsis
Peeters
Eien Rare Et
Ana C. Cabot
Phome
le Ran
Agente
Ivy
Feary
Mayer
Amayeydaeh Ltd
Wu and
Kaabelerer
Lake Street
Undertakers Am
Langtree
Maresbs District Hospital
Amelia Greenhalgt
George Langtree
Mea Worrom
Mequiller
Oma
Gute
Carpeiona USA
Imalag Felon
Mts
Mea
Mecquillen
Tor Torin
Bablede
F. L. O'Brien
McGrath and O'Brien
State
Babinda
Wedne
Babinds
Lomex
McKimmin ‘and Richardson Ltd
Pownavilli i & Bint Fangre
Kentimery
Mens
Donald
Bkown
Skeaa’s
Chita
Marth
J. Tray
Aitia Unlimited
Commonwealth
Cana
Distriet
North Ieenstand
Brady
Tabieland
Port Douglas
Tamlefail
Toby Ge
Northern Herald
Toby C
Nortland
Ras Bler
Berter Bag
Yanlatail Park
Innie Air
Howe
Cairne
The
Cairns Post
Cairne Diner
King Vol
Strines
Dieratioind
Imnambool
Melbourse
New Cralander
BOXIN
Dever
Godfrey
Anatestia
Godley
Aren's
Ny Victory
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