Western Fires in HUGHENDEN and Surrounding Districts
A large bush fire rages west of Hughenden for days, possibly starting at a drover camp below Marathon homestead, burning extensive Marathon country Moselle Downs and Tamworth areas, with Stamford surroundings swept clean. Winton line passengers report blaze near Whitewood. strong southerly winds drive fire northward. A second fire Friday near Watten scorches Mt. Watson grazing lands, causing heavy grazing loss and concern for the owner’s stock.
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Hughenden
Marathon Homestead
Marathon
Moselle Downs
Tamworth
Stamford
Winton
Whitewood
Watten
Mt. Watson
Mexican turmoil and Huerta gains threaten US fleet plan
Reports from Washington say Huerta may arrest another Madero family member and several officers while Mexico stalls the capital march. The US fleet remains scheduled for the Mediterranean, despite rumors of delaying actions to handle the Mexican situation. Indications from Meneo City cast doubt on a lawful presidential vote amid Catholic fears and a looming power shift.
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Vera Cruz
Huerta
Felia Diaz
Shwaterah
Washington
United States
Mediterranean
State Department of
Mare attack kills man at Homemesh farm
Owen Crewe, while caring for horses at Homemesh, was fatally bitten by a draught mare with foal at foot. He died after hospital admission, following the savage attack witnessed during the October encounter.
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Peak Hell
Owen Crewe
Homemesh
Sed
Motor Leusthe, Huts or Com plete, Skis Dieghies Ponts EERFAIRS
Motor Leusthe features in a mixed item list including huts, skis, and dies with Ponts EERFAIRS. The fragmented OCR provides no coherent event or clear entities beyond these terms.
London General Markets report mixed with colonial bonds and commodities
London market notes show bank three month bills at 4.5 percent, British Consols firm, and Australian New Zealand quotes ranging around 4 percent. Wharf prices for wheat and butter drift with supply concerns, while Australian wool and cane exports face depleted stocks and weak demand amid global price pressures.
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London
Queensland
New Zealand
South Australian
Tasmanian
Bradford
Aew
Zealand
Strike Ends as Island Workers Return to Old Terms
On October 27 at Thursday Island the Ishorets went on strike but returned to work today on the previously agreed terms. The resolution restores the prior conditions and ends the industrial action as reported in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursday Island
Kaiser visit draws vast crowd in Wiemna event
The article notes the Kaiser meeting with a large popular ovation in Wiemna as part of a broader visit marked by welcoming ceremonies. Details are sparse due to fragmented text but emphasize the significant public interest and support during the encounter.
European Agency Wholesale Buying Across British Continent
European Agency reports wholesale buying operations across the British continent, uniting agencies under one umbrella. The move aims to streamline purchases and expand distribution networks for member firms within the region.
Transport Schedules and Vessel Movements Across Townsville Routes
A series of maritime and passenger movement notices outlines weekly departures and arrivals among Townsville, Port Douglas, and Cairns with frequent back-and-forth sailings. Ports such as Townsville, Cairns, Bowen, Mackay, and Melbourne feature, with vessels including Australian steamers and local mail steamers. The schedule lists weekly patterns for departures on Saturdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, and notes connections via rivers and coastal ports, giving times like 11 p.m., 3 p.m., and 10:15 a.m. and references to anticipated return legs.
Werrison Promotes Fisheries Fees and Angling Profit
Mr C H Werrison honorary secretary of the Northern Tasmanian Fisheries Association reports past season yields in the Northern Division rose £10 from the previous year. Kewmees set a fixed season fee and weekly rates while commissioners defend fees as subscriptions for protection restocking and fish production. Anglers gain sport and know the fee supports pastime benefits though some fines and public interest arise.
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C. H. Werrison
Northern Tasmanian Fisheries Association
Quay
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Prince of
Elbschloss Lager
Burns, Philp & Company, Limited
the Bates, Caieee
Esquiries
London General Markets
Austria
Wiemna
Bexgerer Fram James
Keiser
Kaiser Span
European Agency
Cairns
Mayeshiga
Orig
Stillman's
Perth
Or & Tha
St" Be
Armstrong, Ledlie
The
Cairns Post
Nukes, Fhilp , Co., Limited
Townsville
Keranda
Port Douglas
River Porta
A.U.S.N
Ovrery Townsville
Su Wey
Asy
Mabowree
Welteniay
Areving
Waris
Melbourne
Wa.m
Smith Co., Limited
Nakashiba Bros
Hakata
Nakashiba
Emporium
Sachs Street
Japan
Norte
Telephone
Inspectieg
Snteraing
Poe
Tessliar
Porte
Tinchintrosk
Cooma
Towneville
Mol
Prarsley A Co
Emmre
Ta Siveste
Paine
Northern Herald
Cairns District Weekly
Cable and Telegram
Mining and Commercial Intelligence
Industrial Information
Sektior
Cis
Sports
Cairns Athletic Club
Sheffield
Ted
Nonsma
Hoo
Tary
Perms
A.m. LD A.m
Ste
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