Cairns Shipping Port Notes Departures Arrivals
Shipping news from Cairns reports vessels arriving and sailing for Sydney Melbourne Hong Kong Manila and London. The Morinda as well as Arafura Canberra Taiping and others are listed with routes dates and ports of call including Fremantle Adelaide Singapore and Liverpool. Local agents Burns, Philp, J. C. and Company coordinate movements.
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Mapua
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Carne Simday
Manila
Hongkong
Waa
Brisbane
Tanda
Hong Kong
Arie Wet JL
Manilla
Cairne
Gc. Albans
Sandakan
Pisko
Liverpool
Fremantle
Adelaide
Syel
Ort Alma
Site
Cairns
Duros, Shilp and Company
Wooodarra
Brinne
Rockhampton
Townsville
Suee Comal
Dye Gates
Hans Uilys Ad Company
Norwich
Adelante SS. Coy
Labar Fefi
Mallatina
Cuirie
Mearge
Singapore
EPL
Malabar
Sydney Anguet
Add
Changte Fee Townsville
Fnr
Stagel
Ormiston
Steel Mariner
New York
South Sea Islands
Campana
Aldinga
Ywetordin
Arilla
Fremently
London
Colobe
Port Said
Malta
Jervis Bay
Duce Fremantle
Largs Bay
Moreton Bay
Colombo
Liver
Fern
Dale
Orient Line
Allens
Rama
Brisbee
Suez
Orvieto
Ormonde
Oronaay
Dowdon
Maar, Burns Bally & Co
O. Royal Mail
Life of Steamvere
Mooltan
Karmoan Feft Prdvey Fooly U
Dave London
Aloja
Mon- 1
Anjenst
Moldavia
Ang
Comofim
Markunda
Messrs
Burns Philp & Co
Kairie Seems
Ateamna Maresina
Civinea
Mataramong
Selotion Tela
Svnew
Tulagi
Sue Sydney
Makambo
New Hebrides
Sue Lord Lowe Island
Towneville Aewust
Bisora
Overseas Mail Closing Notices at Brisbane Post Office
Fragmentary post office notice lists overseas mail closing times and routes including English and American mails. Mentions Esperance Bay Matra London and various closing figures, with unclear dates and destinations.
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The
Brisbane
Esperance Bay
Die Laveen
Matra
Ly London
Te London Labs
Ventura
Die Londen
American Mails Closing Dates and Vessel Details
Closing dates and vessel names are listed with port of destination Frisco and dates in 1924 to 1928. Entries include SS Makura SS Aorangi Maunganui Ventura and Sierra with various due dates and tonnage figures. The fragment references clerical notes on rates and payment terms and unclarified lines about United Kingdom and British Empire addresses.
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SS Makura
Due
Frisco
Ventura
British Empire
Brisbane Produce Market Report On Mixed Butter and Potatoes
The Brisbane market notes varied results with some lines selling poorly due to quality concerns while others showed better demand. Millet and hay prices slumped as inferior lots dominated sales, whereas select potatoes and sweet varieties fetched firmer prices amid keen competition.
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Siytembier
Moe Hetk
Furs and Skins Auction Yields Strong Westernia Demand
Partitioned notices report an excellent clearance of westernia furskins with Fenwick and Co salesmen and Avishai noting top prices. The auction lists include kangaroos wallaroos wallabies and other skins with varied prices and quantities as buyers show strong demand.
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Reisrane
Sequetber
Fenwick and Co
Avishai
Westernhia
Fenwick Wine Co
Obituary for David Thomson in deeply attended funeral
The funeral for David Thomson was held Saturday with a large gathering. Rev. Herell conducted rites at the grave, a Masonic service noted, and many relatives and friends attended from near and far including the Lovite family and numerous local employees and neighbors.
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David Thomay
Lovite
Poe Oh Harlan
Anthore
Angie Wil
Dave
Mhorrie
Meatl Mire
McConteen
Afr
Ctra Carbocrnae
Stemitanier Miller
Jewhoe
Atos
Mowiafram
S. Cole
Ralvinntons
Et Miers
Mewryrncubraun Cimyf
Mer
Hawes
Ro Challe
Lake-street
Mire
Low and Family
Neill
Mrs Swinburn Dies in Cairns Leaving Franks Family
The obituary notes the death of Mrs ALM Swinburn at Cairns on a Mombey afternoon. She was 50 years old, born in England, and long resident of Cairns. Sympathy has been sent to the Swinburn family. The funeral will be held at St Johns Church at 240 o’clock this Thursday.
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Cairns
Mombey
Alm
Swinburn
Frank Swinlove
Werhes
Tres
Ely
Dea
England
Bursts 4
Johns Chitech
Brisbane
Brishane
Uniras
Commonwealth
Funeral Notices and In Memoriam Remembrances
A notices page records funeral arrangements for Mrs. Wray and relatives with thanks to Mabel Clarke and Dewar Undertakers, plus an In Memoriam for Furcault dated September 4th 1922. It lists mourners including Mrs. Dracewell, Mr. Sullivan, Mrs. Wilse and mentions Trinity Lodge attendees.
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Mabel Clarke
1. Dorone
Mesdanel Christin
Joletene
Prook
TY Ellis
Far North Tablelands urged as Queensland heritage
Alderman Watson of Brisbane decries neglect of Far North riches and tablelands in a call for state unity and bold development. He warns that vast mineral and agricultural wealth remain underused while government policy favors party aims, urging liberal national roads and railways, freehold land reforms, and rapid growth for a thriving northern region.
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Cortes
Darien
Queensland
Reso
Alderman Watson
Brisbane
Tam
Arvendia
Far North
North gains in push for state development and justice
Alderman Watson argues the North suffers from distance from government ignorance of resources and political pull. He urges public action to open up the country obtain adequate services and fair treatment, warning that passivity will yield only crumbs.
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Jinstead
Wathen
North
Resoniana
Alderman Watson
Rail Motor Bookings and Infant Injury Report
The railway department notes rail motors Cairns to Rediutch and Cairns to Altoona carried 3 856 adults and 318 children for the week ending Sunday September 2. Dorothy Vernet 18 months Sheridan Street sustained burns on both feet after standing on hot ashes. Cairns Ambulance gave first aid. Town Clerk announces Queenstown shire appeal contributions totaling £1277 12s 4d with further receipts £1282 14s.
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Railway Department
Cairns
Rediutch
Altoona
Peet
Dorothy Vernet
Sheridan-street
Cairns Weather Report From Cairns Post
Weather notes from Cairns Post show yesterday readings with minities around 49 and 68 for the day, a moisture run and a high near 87 degrees. Barometric pressure varied near 30 inches with calendar style codes present for a routine atmospheric report.
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Cairns
Cairns Post
Pet
Mwore
Fingers Severed in Chaffcutter Accident at Freshwater
Melia Jaides, 19, a farmer from Freshwater, suffered severe injuries when the top joint of his third finger and other fingers were caught in a chaffcutter. Cairns Ambulance provided first aid and transported him to Cairns District Hospital for treatment.
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Melia Jaides
Freshwater
Cairns
City Police Court Roundup Shows Mixed Drunk And Obscene Language Cases
In the City Police Court yesterday morning before Mr A H O Kelly P M Alexander McKay faced a drunk charge and was convicted without penalty. James Cody, charged with drunkenness and obscene language, released on payment for the first offense and fined for the second. he failed to appear, and the 2 pounds 2 shillings 5 pence money was ordered to be extracted.
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City Police Court
City
Mrr
H. O'Kelly
Alexander McKay
James Cody
Cairns Railway Excursion Traffic Again Strong
Excursion traffic on the Cairns Railway was heavy last weekend with 2510 passengers on Sunday’s Innisfail trip. The Canberra special carried ４ passengers to Kuranda after arrival Sunday morning. A Cairns Bowling Club rail motor took 50 passengers to Commonvale and back. Tolga Football Club’s Mareola excursion carried 53 passengers.
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Cairns
Innisfail
Kuranda
Canberra
Cairns Bowling Club
Commonvale
Tolga
Mareola
Railway Appeal Hearing Schedules in Brisbane
Mer William Mark of Cairns appeals the appointment of A G Theek to Bridge Inspector in Brisbane. Evidence from Cairns Maintenance Engineer and Inspector Avastin to be taken on oath in Cairns. Hearing adjourned with dates to be fixed due to waterside trouble and other official business.
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A. H. O'Kelly
W. Marries
POM
Railway Appeal Bord
Mer. Wiliam Mark
Cairns
A. G. Theek
Brisbane
Fins
Avastin
O'Kelly
Thompson
Mr.Kelly
Welly
Turtle Bay Beachcomb ers Reunion Names Members
Surfer notes Turtle Bay Beachcombers band members for the reunion to be held at Turtle Bay on Saturday week. List includes Orchestra Cornet J Tracey F J Borland Trombone P Northage Ramptoons A Tracey Drums Foster Effects J Walker Williams H Pittard Banjo C Hanson Mandolin D Berndt Violins L Fenlon P Slogan E Cosgrove. Full practice at Pittard land Diack's Thursday night at 7 30.
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Turtle Bay
The
Turtle
Orchestra Cornet
J. Tracey
F. J. Borland
P. Northage
A. Tracey
Foster
J. Walker
Cairns and Brisbane Trade Ties Focus on Timber
A Cairns editorial urges closer commercial links with Brisbane to boost timber trade and manufacturing. It argues Brisbane’s growth and tram expansion need Australian timber, notes Cairns supplies high quality cabinet wood, and calls for rapid, direct Cairns Brisbane commerce under the slogan Buy Queensland goods.
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Cairns
Brisbane
Good Brisbane Wrestling Bout Ends In Draw
In Brisbane on September 2 Emily Metske and Morgante fought a six round wrestling match at the stadium. Both men scored four falls and the referee ruled a draw after a hard contest with headlocks and exertion through the late rounds.
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Brisbane
Emily Meeske
Owl Loonie Peegartes
Escom
Metske
Raul
Meeake
Morgante
Gardner Wins On Points In Melbourne Hawee Contest
In Melbourne at the stadium Pinkie Gardner 127 earned a points decision over Mike Yoke in a Hawee bout. The match marked Gardners first fall in Australia and drew local attention.
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Melbourne
Sptember
Pinkie” Gardner
Mike Yoke
Ional Gardin
Australia
Chillagoe prospects and mining talks fuel regional hopes
Mr Freeman outlines mining and agricultural potential at Chillagoe with fluorspar deposits from Mutdbvar to Mungana, possible water supply, and tobacco and cotton prospects. He advocates a perpetual lease system and warns tariffs on imported fluorspar to spur local work, backed by Mir Breeman and North Queensland supporters.
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Mr Freeman
Ceise
Amrertione
Geil Hohe
Chillagoe
Mr. Freeman
Mutdbvar
Mungana
Dorgalung
Australia
Yapatal Ane
Mir. Breeman
Queesland
Taz
Chilagoe
Lene
National Memorials Canberra Commission Forms Committee
Canberra reports the National Memorial Committee is established by the National Memorials Canberra Commission. Members include the Prime Minister, Home and Territories Minister, Senate Government and Opposition Leaders, House of Representatives Opposition Leader, Federal Capital Commission Chief Commissioner, and two Australian history authorities. The panel will advise on national memorial locations and street nomenclature in Canberra. Also noted is a youth scout event involving Earl Haig joining the Wolf Cub Pack.
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Canberra
Steciagavetic Jxswed von
National Memorial Committee
Home and Territories
Senate
House of Representatives
Federal Capital Commission
Castberra
Nes
Canegrowers Strive Over Levy Rates and District Costs
The Canegrowers column discusses levies across districts including Cairns, Brisbane, and Queen Street grower councils. It notes unusually low per ton charges and argues that administration in the Cairns district remains efficient due to cooperative management and strong mill support, despite tax pressures and factional tensions.
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Waris
Duider
Orpranisurin
Mulgrave
Cairns
Massnisir
Apeal
Tony Pre
Racine
United Cane Brewers’ Association
Bastic
Healthy Voyage Sir Austen Chamberlain
London September 3 The diner Orcoma traveling with Sir Austen Chamberlain minister for foreign affairs reached La Rochelle yesterday. A meeting and speedy recovery wishes were conveyed for the French President and the French Foreign Minister. The Orcoma arrives today at San Sebastian. Prime Minister Primo de Rivera sent a cordial letter wishing Sir Austen quick recovery.
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London
Austen Chamterlain
la Rochelle
Oreama
San Sebstian
Geneeral Primo of
Rivera
Sir Aue
Sir Austen
Austten
Kid Socks Wins Sydney Bout Despite Cowan Effort
In Sydney on a Saturday, 30 year old Kid Socks defeated Archie Coen aged 8.4 rounds as Cowan tired late but the decision stood.
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Sydney
Kid
Socks
Archie Coen
Australia
Cowan
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National Memorials
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