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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1905

Page

2

Shipping Arrivals July 27 With Vessels and Officers

Shipping arrivals on July 27 list Marloo s 3500 tons Captain Berg from southern ports with Thallon and Gibson and Jas Croker as agent. Peregrine 3000 tons Captain Ellis from southern Miss Crave with Mr Pottshard and two in second class. Howard Smith Co Ltd agents. passengers Miss Black Mr Crans ton and two second class. Peregrine 3000 tons Captain Elis to northern ports with Mrs Dodivell Mesars Dodiwell Parsons Roseweig and two in second class. agents Howard Smith Co Ltd.

Marloo Berg Sors

Orient Pacific Royal Mail Line Passenger Rates and Tickets

Orient Pacific Royal Mail Line announces transit to Flymouth and Londok via Naples and Marseilles with fortnightly sailings through Suez Ports and Sydney to Fremantle. Third class fares from 20 to 24 pounds, return fares from 26 pounds. special passes and prepaid passages available from England. Agents listed include F Green & Co and Elder, Anderson. Acting Manager in Australia David Reid. Sydney offices direct to GPO.

Uta Sydney Walon Fremantle England Kiturn Interstate Forte Monmgeres Lloyd Orient-Pacific Namerm Banagers F Green & Co EL Derson, Anderson Church Avenue London E.C David Reid Australia Marts G.P.O Sydney Ames Mackay

Imperial Government faces snatch vote test in Commons

In a disputed House of Commons scene the Opposition used a stealthy tactic to test government resolve. Despite byelections and narrow divisions, the Government retained a working majority, preventing a general election while foreign concerns sharpen. Telegrams hint Britain’s Baltic fleet move and shifting Russo-German alignments signal broader strategic pressure.

House of Commons Commons Germany Russia Norway Sweden Britain Japan Channel Baltic Korean Straits Edward Paris Poland

Methodism Reopens With Rev Donn and Rev Powell

Local front page notes the Methodist Church reopening after repairs. Services scheduled for morning and evening led by Rev A Donn and Rev T Powell. Community events include a land sale at Plane Creek and various court notices. Howard Smith Co. reports Peregrine’s swift Brisbane to Mackay run. Horticultural Society records autumn show finances and prizes.

Methodist Church Adonn T. Powell

Walkerston Hospital Hall Ball Raises Funds at Albion Hall

A Wednesday ball at Albion Hall Walkerston attracted 46 couples to aid Mackay District Hospital funds. Miss May Pugsley and Mr A Ericksson provided music until 4 am. A Cinderella dance followed on Thursday with strong turnout. Lucy Broad led a matinee with the Women’s Christian Temperance Union discussing women’s contributions. Afternoon tea was served at Mrs T D Chataway’s Mayoress residence.

Albion Hall Walkerston Mackay District Hospital Indio Wes Lucy Broad Miss Broad T. D. Chataway Women's Christian Temperance Union

Sugar Shipment From Mackay Brings 504 Tons

The first shipment of new seas on's sugars from Mackay was made on Wednesday last with Adelaide Co.'s steamers taking away 504 tons. Of this amount 338 tons were for Melbourne and 168 tons for Sydney. Footballers Social Delights Townsville Visit and 110 Couples Attend at Qfraids Hall with Imperial Orchestra providing music and Masters of Ceremonies duties by Dougherty Downs Hurley and Faye.

Mackay Adelaide Co Melbourne Sydney Imperial Footballers Qfraids Townsville Imperial Orchestra Messrs Dougherty Downs Hurley Fay

Pioneer Defeats Townsville In Front of Home Crowd

Townsville travelled to Mirani at the invitation of the Pioneer Football Club and led briefly as Murphy scored twice for Townsville. Pioneer rallied to shift play, Townsville still led 6 0 at halftime. Referee was Mr A G Stuart with Alexander and Eldridge on the lines. Evening dinner and concert followed, with Yorky Rawson praised. team to reuse same lineup except Cheetham set for photos.

Pioneer Townsville Mirani Pioneer Football Club Lownie Ane Murphy Murphy A. G. Stuart Messra Alexander Eldridge Pioneers Yorky Rawson Eese Ieroe Cheetham Ving

Australians v Ser-Tey match at ten Oval

The match opened with Australia winning the toss and choosing to bat. Opener Trumper top scored with 15 as Australia struggle, slipping to seven for 213 with several batsmen dismissed by Rushly, Smith, and Haves amid dull weather and fair wicket.

Ser- Tey Ten Oval Te Trumper Mig C.cesesessccuns Armstrong Rushly Hall, Low Smith Noble Mice Dull

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