Memorial notices and local auction items mixed in OCR
A foggy to-do of memorial acknowledgments, meeting notices, and auction ads from a late 1910s local paper. It lists a bereaved family thanking medical staff, an aquatic club event, a factory sale of chocolate and honey crumble, a county debts court verdict, and a village meeting in Redtyneh with details on sales, fundraising, and apparel prices. The jumble includes names like Owen McQuillen, Trembath Bros, and Craig's, with references to Cairn Debts Court and various local societies.
Final meeting of the Ladies Ambulance Committee in Atoomba
A final meeting of the Ladies Ambulance Committee will be held in Farmers Market Atoomba on Thursday evening the 20th at 7 30. F Mol ler, secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laies Atoomba Ambulance Committee
Atoomba
F. Moller
Market Report from Roma Street Oct 19
Heavy supplies at Roma Street with Lucerne chat well venited and demand good though prices declined slightly. Wheat and barley futures varied with crush wheat at 4 3d, pumpkins at 2 3d, sweet potatoes at 0 7s, and bran 6s 6d to 6s 7d. new season diggings refined and some buyers found for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drishane
Roma Street
Lucerne Chat
Yi Nea
Ronga
Bron So
Waentinen
Ano Theroe
Market report on hides and tanned goods trading conditions
The report notes weak demand for HIDES and tanned skins as Southern tanners struggle to operate due to uncertain shipping. Prices for medium and heavier hides slip while finer lots show declines, with some items fetching lower than prior notes. Agricultural and market terms indicate a cautious market with reduced activity and variable quotes across grades and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacTaggart Bros
Thureday
Aucion
Tekey
Tom Price
Imeddinme
Weavies
Mpelaland
Inlickien
Faultien
Astey
Titay
Dales
Salt
Bidhinteanne
Ait
Fragmented London metal quotations in Sydney note
In Sydney, dated entries list London metal quotations and related spot prices. References include Venoer tindard and several forward and spot figures such as 4d ve 24/ 98, 23/18, 26/2/6, and 4187/76. Also mentions American electrolytic copper at 13 venta per Ib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Det
London
Ben Peter
Ayote Ol Walt
Iheee
Cooktown Warden Report on Tin Mining Areas and Work Progress
Warden reports from Cooktown areas show no new reports from centres, hindering assessment of tin purchases totaling nine tons. Descriptions cover Bal and Hill Co properties, including Channel Camp tribute, Ry party activity, hydro-mining at Gold Mine and St John areas, Reef cutting efforts, and multiple prospecting drives with notable stone yields and battery readiness for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srastort
Fc Bal
Bade Hill Co
Ry “Fren
Party
C.F. Holmes
Slundie Kin
Wallis and Norris
Thunderbolt
Tritton St
Campbell Family Notice At Cairne Dit Hospital
In loving memory Campbell, at Cairne Dit Hospital on October 10, the only son of Mr and Mrs Campbell aged 19 years. Sincere thanks to the matron and staff for their care and to many friends for sympathy and messages received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kovertion
Anaya Lochan
Sora
I Roan
Tal
Weeatha
Menage
Campbell
Cairne Dit
de Robert
Ate
My Campbell
Lake St. Ca
Auditor General warns Caucus over state debt risk
The Auditor General urged timely measures as debt due over the next five years loomed. He warned that poor credit decisions could harm the state's lenders and jeopardize renewal terms. The note came amid debate on the Judges Retirement Bill and Land Acts amendments, with critics labeling the moves as repudiation. The piece argues for united opposition to restore sane government and prosperity, referencing the Cairns Hospital Committee and local meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joana
Supreme Court
Pletcher
Auditor-Geneva
Cases
Hadged Around With Law. Cairne Taw Somneil Debt Notice
Town Clerk Mr AL I Wilkinenn expressed resentment over a formal notice process. A discussion suggested requiring additional sun and ey Biiad as the ta tle tanee pays Phair live ike Um ter kerenis of notices on tater ims Win Cove neatertung renin eth Hieron He iaAE Hire Men Avniine M Mates bel sae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne
Somneil
AL I Wilkinenn
Cairns Police Court Handles Recurrent Offender Case
The court heard Julie Chifard charged with repeated misconduct linked to truancy and disrespectful behavior. Senior Sergeant Teaker noted a pattern of lockups since May and the defendant received one month with hard labor after sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Chifard
Cairns
Inda
Teaker
Herts Partment
Goo
Theft of Queda in the Cairne Vales Court Outcome
In a Wednesday session before the magistrate, John Thomas Britton pleaded guilty to stealing goods valued at 43 pounds 15 shillings from a property in Gertonvale on October 17. The court granted him the benefit of Rule 656, ordering restitution of 43 pounds 18 shillings and imprisoning him for one month, suspended on good behavior with a probation term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queda
Cairne Vales
W. Simpson
John Thomas Britton
Gertonvale
Serge
Trothigg
Pision
Shoes and apparel sale features varied styles and discounts
An old time sale announcement lists ladies and men footwear and leather goods at reduced prices. Items include patent ties, leather shoes, medallion, area lace, and comfort lines with color and style notes. Mentions Aunt, Weare, and Lasley Alt brands and several price cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uta
Peeri
Hnitve
Plague Quarantine Drill in Cairne Hospital Meeting
A town meeting led by Mayor Jamnienon Hurl discussed plague control in Cairne. Officials hear plan for serum supply, first-come rule, and possible on-site quarantine lab to test rats and fleas, with Dr Elkington outlining procedures and timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinatown
Oldlock
Etkituton
Mayne Monel
Bikioghet Guaratine Orar
Hie Hoag
Tiwan
Adual
Elkington
Cairne
Eliington
Townsville
Tirikington
Waw Cart
All Party
Wnat
Through Chinatawe With the Aldermanic Farty
An ill formed record of a Chinatawe meeting with Aldermen and town officials. The account lists names including Ro Gelling G Twkle, J Wilks, Moh Bayes T Winkworth, Mr Hagane, and Town Clerk Me Wilkin among others. Occurring in afternoon hours with a procession and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tile Caine
Mayne
Ro Gelling
G Twkle
Wilks
Bayes T Winkworth
Hagane
Wilkin Aiub Des Etkinpton
Qmarantie Oiher
Janieran
Ard Clarke
Cairns Vogt
Love
Aidan
Drotnay
Wang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ream
Owen McQuillen
Hank
Laan
Tiatriet Pital
Owens Alan Lid
Aquatic Club
Kopluiste
Neenah
Levu Xe Horne
Phil & Co
Hambledon Mul
Redtyneh
Apan
Ralciy Albige
Terrious
Fathers! Association
Vathal Returned Sailors Fund Bolisters' Association
Timorrow
Trembath Aros
Simmonds Ltd
Crain
Aurora
Craig’s
Chemiat
Calen
Avetlon Bale Hurplus
Made Co
Monuter
Catena Small Debts
Cairne Spl
J. H. Holfsteta
E. E. Upbell
Ite
Nichott
Skeen
Tien Brinianres i
Robert Ci Craig
Meo Ai
Cates
Ake
Manefeld
Dri. Garks and
Scholes
W.H. Green Ltd
Onan Elaranet Eefin
Ccmaere North and South
Dreaf
Mrs. Hughes
Mids Bmith
MelbourNe House
Provo 234
Abbott Street
NEW Pharmacy
Atherton
Seeda
Peaphle
ELV
Vanra
Wtardgorave
Lonice Street
Dr. Nye
Bere No
Everlaat
Fey
Ben Briel
Cairns Post Ltd
Abbott BT
Thie Sanuier
Furner
Victoria Howse
E. J. Harris
Victoria
Lake Fr
Cairon
P.O. Bos
Demarev'e Pacer Putteran
Beml
A. Abdullah
Gordonvale
Hamlyn
Donnell & Harris
Wamissionern
Amdavis
Finh Court of
Australis
New Zealand
BOK
Donnelll
Hamlyn-Harris
Owen Whittick
Phone
Ambledon Mill Suppliers ‘Association
I Pa
de Ceaatie Ie Incnss
F.C. P
Roduce
Arket.i
Wet Allen & Soha
Revert Rey Kangaroo
Italy
Cooktown
Rrport S
the Times
Ber
the Post
Auditor-General
Hospital
Cairns Hospital
Morse, Sully
Harness, McMahon & Co
Ynibtr Anerion
Iy Lake Street
J. Skeen
Ford Motor Car
Morse, Sity
Harness
Chinatawe
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