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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1905

Page

2

Maritime Passenger List From Southern Ports Decks

July entries show ships Wollowra Buminyong and second vessel with captains Knight and Dowton. Passenger names include M C Ryan B Depham and Crouch Levy Cox Johnson plus two in second class. Howard Smith Co Ltd acts as agents for these northern and southern port sailings.

Wollowra Captan Knight Southern Parts Hiron Cranston Lincoln Lawrence H. S Walters L Abrabaine Jas. Croker Burinvong R. F. Dowton M. C. Ryan B. Depham Howard Smith Co. Ltd Knight Northern Ports Messrs. Crouch, Levy W. B. Cox Johnson Jus. Croker Buminyong RF. Dutton Howard Smith Co, Ltd

Queensland policy debate under Premier Morgan on railways

The discussion critiques the Labour platform with heavier taxes and state ventures, contrasts it with the Morgan Government’s approach. It notes balanced accounts via taxation and public sales, and highlights the Premier’s decision to prioritize railway extension as essential for progress, using various funding options beyond land sales.

Ueenstend Queensland Morgan Philp London Alexander the Great Paken

Progress in land sales and railway policy debate

The piece analyzes land sales to fund railways, opposing private railways on terms and arguing for using surplus land revenue for development. It notes Labour party divisions, hints at Morgan's policy, and predicts potential government success and expanded rail construction benefiting commerce and treasury. It cautions against stagnation and supports releasing state lands for growth.

Thomas McIlwraith Morgan State Labour Party Trades Hall Junta

Small Debts Court and Local Notices Summary

Debtor A R White faced £1 19s in a garnishee case against T Boyle in Small Debts Court. Police Court discharged Malcolm Livingstone on remand for drunkenness with a warning. A Wazes case settled out of court. Land auction notice for Mr J at Sandy Creek with about 1215 acres on a farm sale. Captain Petersen of the Pelican left for Sydney to retrieve the overhaul work increasing power. Junior member A J W Fudge to address electors at Britannia Hall with the Mayor presiding. Death of Mr William Tait, Homebush farmer, funeral attended by friends. Range Hotel sale clarified, both sales completed by A Brookes. Waxworks Vaudeville Company touring School of Arts. Miss Broad expected to arrive for Methodist service. Inspector-General Harry Finn to arrive, official welcome planned. Cemetery Trust trustees approved payments and planned laurel tree replanting and deed book. Accident news includes Ethel Trelor injured by cane wagon and Higgs, a carter, injured. Shocking gun accident near Plaine Creek injures Albert Jackson and James Johnson, with multiple ambulance trips. Town Band concert at School of Arts supported Mackay funds, with many new performers and a Geisha-dance feature.

Mackay Town Brass Band School of Arts Messrs O'Malley McLennan Blunt Dunhill Keane Goldstone Moyle D. Wright J. Timmock A. Martin Cameron Buchanan

Races and London tests amid Townsville football visit

St Lawrence reports good racing today with poor attendance. Results list openings and handicap finishes. London notes England’s fourth test selection with Bowrers and Townsville visitors expected to boost interest. Imperial Football Club social Friday promises a prominent guest list. Various church notices and local ad snippets follow.

St. Lawrence Free Love Coronation Nypunhia Woongalla Chieftan Shamrock B.J.C Speculation Tenny Trojan Vendetta Newport

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