Towns and visitors fill Cairns notes in Aramac arrivals
The Cairns column records visits by Charles Murray Abbott Street professionals and pilgrims passing through Townsville, including Liew Treacy of Melbourne and Major MicNamee. Notable items mention Captain Ruland, Robert Bradley of Merchant Sevvide Gold, and Richard Thoraton recounting early career in theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruland Robert Bradley
Sevee Gold
Australasia
Sydney
AIL SN Company
Harrison Receives Distinguished Conduct Medal for Valor
Port Douglas engineer corporal William John Harrison, son of Mr and Mrs T Harrison of Killaloe, Port Douglas, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field. He served with the Engineers from the Peninsula and was severely wounded in France losing use of his left arm. he protected wounded soldiers and helped clear wreckage under fire, earning the honor cited in the London Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra T Harrison
Killaloe
Port Douglas
Melbourne
William John Harrson
Harrison
Engineers
France
Erisharr
D.C
Londom
Jalpee Francourt
Dame
Aeder
Dairy feeding needed as drought effects loom in district
Reader letters the meteorological data from Melbourne show Herberton and Atherton rainfall averages. August to October are driest periods. Farmer E A Heale argues for extra feed, silos, and possible government aid to sustain dairy herds and prevent losses while awaiting rains. He urges practical schemes and local action for the dairy industry’s survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteorological Bureau
Melbourne
Atherton
Herberton
Blertierton
Athertom
Obie
Stow
A. Heale
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. J. Overland's
R. J. Overland
F. G Locke
Lake Street
Cairns
Fearnley & Co.,Ltd
Gare Wire
Portland
Shirley
Fearnley & CO. Ltd
Wharf Street
Mergee Frick Om Appliances
Spence Street
Cairms
Gelling Bros. Ltd
Seche Strest
Caius
Sosse
Ergune
Estey Bookig
Paling’s
Quece
G. W. J. Laer
P.O
Cairen
Charles GT. Murray
Abbott Street
Kerr
Mr. F. Tolche
McDonnell’ Creek
Liew. Treacy, M.C
H. Mitchell-Lett
Tome House
Abbott Stree Cairns
McMaster
Cairns Disct Hospital
Aramac
Townsville
Major MicNamee
DSC
Ruma
Wia Innisfail
Greenville Nursery
Battle
Mra
WN. Wheeler
Nelson
Mcleod Street
England
Mulcahy
Carns
Cooktown
Sire
Muckingham Palace
W.C. Griffin
Cairns Hariop Board
Aramacan Sabuday
Towneville
Artitraton
Harbor Board
Mavor of
Cains
Ald Gelling
T Quilty
AW LU
Richard Thoroton
Arthur &. Lilley
Corporal Harrison
D.C.M
Post” and “Herald
Kureen
Goscell I
Crescent
Treat
Ted Tetaree
Proming
Berk
Bright
Ping
Lark
B. Burt & Company
Gores
DELCO
Soir City
Gordlal
INTER
Smellie & Co., Ltd
Breadth H.ai
San Sar
Baer
Begs Fane
H. J. Bulcock
Crete
Peete
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