Cairns Railways Passenger and Freight Movements Review
The report covers Cairns railways activity with data on month by month passenger and freight movements, ore handling figures, and comparisons to previous periods. It notes rising copper ore and mineral concentrates, ore shipments, and broader transport metrics across August and July, including tonnages, yields, and related indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyercamee
Ugar
Pesca
Pe Sarde Wade
Tome
Uly
Samme
Ohl SF
Cate
Electors Called to Choose Representatives for Commonwealth
The piece urges Australian electors to vote on Saturday for representatives who will form a national government and parliament. It contrasts Britain’s unity under Churchill with Australia’s Labour leadership, arguing for cross-party national cohesion to support the war effort and national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Eng
Milind di
Commonwealth
Great Britain
All Free Peoples
Menzies
Australis
Churchill
Britain
Csme
Commonwealth of Beitih
Rome
Untitled Historical Fragment on State Production Totals
Fragmentary OCR text referencing production totals and numbers for a state in 1999. Mentions cabtle counts and a 125000 figure, with garbled names and terms. The readable content suggests a report on production totals and quantities without clear context or coherent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistiatica
Bess
Aguinnt
Fragmented OCR reads like scattered names and dates
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Margaret Fienish and Shyam, with scattered numbers like 9030 and 38 and references to dates and prices. The text lacks coherent events, locations, or actions to summarize a single clear item.
aT FT MOWICAR SERVICe Lage wane
A fragmented notice from a local page segment references a service lapse or delay in motor vehicle service. Readable items include stray letters, partial names, and scattered terms suggesting an appointment or completion deadline. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
What shell we pay to our men from the seas
The passage asks how Australians should support sailors serving the nation and calls for unity across the country. It warns that after Saturday it will be too late to avoid regret and states that the people, not Parliament, bear responsibility for the government and amity in Australia during a critical time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Fragmentary listing of names and prices from a wartime record
A garbled OCR appears to show a list of names, prices, and brief notes with monetary figures such as 7, 5, and 22, plus place references like Gordonvale and Sithee. The text reads like a crowded inventory or payroll snippet with multiple personal names and old currency units, but most details are unreadable or broken.
Gift to Navy High Speed Hydroplane
Fragmentary clipping mentions a high speed hydroplane gift to the navy and references to Norwegian war effort. The garbled text indicates a wartime context with dates and contracts, but specifics are unreadable. The piece includes stray phrases about fitness in Australia and a ministerial scheme with figures like 13% lengths of tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Sterling Payments and Bridgeman Key Roles Debated
Fragmentary report notes Sterling Payments and Bridgeman, the general manager, cited in a discussion about delays and justifications. The account mentions a test trip and hours-long hold up, with uncertain details and garbled text around the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeman
General Manger
Collision at Grove Leaves Private Craig Injured
A cryptic OCR snippet notes a collision at Grove involving Private Francis Craig who sustained head and arm injuries. Additional fragmentary lines reference Private Sere and a need for medical aid, but details are missing and the event’s exact date and location are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Craig Stained
Sere Ee el
Courageous Deeds Mentioned in Tor
A brief report notes courageous deeds referenced in Tor, highlighting acts of bravery and community resilience. The article emphasizes recognition of these efforts and their impact on local morale and public spirit.
Plane in gale at Meleuchne during landing
A damaged report describes a plane flight in strong winds at Meleuchne in September. The aircraft was buffeted by a half gale, the boundary fence shuddering as it approached the airfield, and the crew attempted a precarious landing after lifting to safety altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meleuchne
Trom
ARS Ie
Australian Election Echoes in 1931 Labour Clash
Fragmented OCR text hints at Australian political turmoil with mentions of the Country Party, Labour, and government figures. It references leadership, power shifts, and constitutional debates in a period of intense party conflict and strategic maneuvering. The garbled content suggests a historical election or parliamentary crisis context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Country Party
Iyermeleed Laban
Leider
Australia
Mabe
Pellew
Manures
Sr. Certia Wnd
Tarinaa
Ate Arninet Jt
Laon
Aingt
Labour Veafervar
British Shipping Losses Announced by Official Statement
Official notice lists nine ships reported lost as conscripts and other vessels affected. The Admiralty confirms maritime losses after a series of incidents, detailing departures, routes, and the broader impact on British shipping and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merraevtnes
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Cairns Railways
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Cairns Patriotic Fund
Gore
Coivan Bartour
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Calens Digwies
Salat
Coe Soden
Margaret Fienish
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Waller
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AM Devine
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M. Baperieh
Barth
Hoterwerke
Pera
Hemte
Doustione
Sirensy
Crna” Timber Mowriyex Masomis Loder
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Campeon
Valle of Sualier
Sterling
Wales
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