Inland Mission patrols Cape York Peninsula work described
The Australian Inland Mission led by Rev. John Flynn reports 18 trained sisters stationed in Northern Territory and South Australia hospitals and seven ordained ministers patrolling Cape York Peninsula. Flying doctors, welfare centers, and patrol efforts confront isolation with limited medical access amid mining towns like Iron Range and Batavia fields. A wartime style account notes emergencies and a seaplane aid reaching Thursday Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Inland Mission
Presbyterian Church of Australia
John Flynn
Alice Springs
Victoria River Downs
Northern Territory
Beltana
Oodnadatw
Innamincka
South Australia
Birdaville
Queensland
Dunbar
Cape York Peninsula
Hall's Creek
Marble Bar
Western Australia
G. W. Alberry
Cloncurry
Jean White
Normanton
Alan Vickers
P. J. Thomas
Thursday Island
Boody
Goode Islands
Cape York
Gulf
Cape York Peninsulas Patrols and People Endure Frontier Life
The report portrays Cape York Peninsula dwellers living tough frontier lives on York Downs and Merluna holdings totaling 440 square miles with about 12 000 cattle and 600 horses. It highlights patrols by men and the Padre's wife Joins packhorse expeditions through Siapoon Moreton Bramwell Riders Iron Range Packer's Creek Portland Roads and critiques of harsh environment while praising hospitality and resilience of settlers and Indigenous companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape York Peninsula
Mapoon
Bramwell
Cape York
Moreton
Coen
York Downs
Merluna
Aree
Padre
Thomas
Siapoon
Riders
Iron Range
Packer's Creek
Portland Rouis
Queensland
Ducie River
Straithburn Station
Holroyd River
Charmesan gift caskets promise holiday delight for women
An advertisement touts Charme san gift caskets as ideal Christmas presents for women of all ages. The copy emphasizes stylish packaging, the latest papers, and includes creams and lotions as featured items. Shoppers are urged to visit retailers to see the Charmesan line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charnes
Fragmentary Schedule Snippet With Times and Price
A partial OCR fragment shows times 9.0 a.m. 9.30 a.m. and a price of 30 dollars. Mentions Sam and the number 20 with aim. No full context or event details present.
ALM Outreach Across Cape York and Papua Regions
The speaker extols visiting Cape York Peninsula and Daru Fly River areas to deliver medical access, communication, and spiritual support through ALM. Mentions a new church on Thursday Island opening mid November and Rev. John Flynn’s anticipated but canceled participation. Donations for Presbyterian work to be raised by A Bleakley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape York Peninsula
Daru
Fly
Papua
Thursday Island
John Flynn
A. Bleakley
Horsham
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