Canberra steamer Canberra in war service and troop voyages
The Canberra, an Australian cargo passenger steamer, served in the great war carrying troops from Alexandria to Marseilles and Salonica. It joined a fast Mediterranean convoy with seven ships and Japanese destroyers, with several ships torpedoed but survivors saved.
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Devon
Marne
Bret
Australian Steamships Ltd
Canberra
Davy Maal
Australia
Melbourne
Cairns
Townsville
Swlnew Harbor
Fort Sand
Dooten
Alexandria
AUSN
Indarra
Kaiser-I-Hind
Malwa
Caledonia
Omrah
Amien
Carapous
Fritz
Mediterranean Couvvoy
Taranto
Martecvllis
Asta
Salonica
Leasowe
Leasowe Castle
Marseilles
Malta
Rossville and Tinfields Notes Celebrate Local Returned Soldiers
A large October 9 gathering at Shipton's Flat honored Pte. Neil Jenkins and Pte. Henry Sikbema Freuds. Residents of Rossville, Helen Vale, Romeo, Ayton, China Camp, and Cook Town attended. Speeches praised the heroes and called for lasting support as dancing, prayers, and raffles filled the evening.
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Shipton
Neil Jenkins
Henry Sikbema Freuds Wes Jpsent
Rossville
Helen Vale
Romeo
Ayton
China Camp
Cooktown
Messrs
S. Doolan
A. Baxtr
M. Doolan
D. Bolan
N. Bathe
W. Turner
W. Sykes
Miss Francis
W. Itorsweut
Tinfelds
FL. Francis
Jeremiahs
H. Sikhema
Mans
Atton
Walden
Cooktown Mail Route and Local Political Talk
The notice discusses Erem securing a Cooktown to Tinhelds mail contract and hints at local figures backing a national candidate. It suggests nonresident leadership is possible if the constituency unites with Mossman Dinhelds Isham, to back the national cause and win the seat. The Taplaland Land, Estate and Commission Agency promotes farms and services in Malanda with various agents and buyers urged to inquire.
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Cooktown
Erem
Tinhelds
Natonal
Mossman
Dinhelds
Eee Isham
Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Colds and Coughs
A wartime style ad touts Dr Sheldon s New Discovery to stop coughs and banish colds. It claims a few doses calm severe cold symptoms and recommends continued use for a day or two to prevent a second attack. The ad is brief and promotional.
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Sheldon
Price
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