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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 25, 1905

Page

2

Shipping Memo Skews Names and Ports in Fragment Text

Fragmentary OCR lists several names and ports with unclear roles. The jagged lines mention Mossenywts Miss Halloran Messrs, A. Mariashure, Howorl Smith Co, and Nov dates, but the meaning and context are obscured.

Mossenywts Miss Halloran Willhiameon M. Williermeon Frook A. Mariashure Howorl Smith Co. Titel Aments Allietya Drei Saps Weissemyers Nitsa Thomas Wains Tames Croke Magi Berner Vern Pert Dassenger Forsiike Otel Grillimon Rtt Infiml Cherian Wal Kinsem Morse Vensts Lurtes Marsey Amd Secuml Howard Srath Goitt Allingw Dor North eTn Tasseryets Messrs Mh. Harden Rosemwerie S. Baur Whitehall Teles Talles Croker

New Turbine Steamer Hints at Fast Passage Details

The report describes the new turbine steamer built for the Atl Rn line. It covers hull dimensions, cargo compartments, and steam winches. Passengers will have a dining saloon and deck accommodations. The vessel is designed for high speed and rapid area handling under expert supervision.

Biogara Hinzarn Whypel Mercere Workman Clark Mitt Meliines Vleree Amd de

Bishops and Socialists Clash Over Public Morals Debate

The piece outlines a controversy between church bishops and Socialists about political influence, temperance, gambling, and public welfare. It notes bishops defend Christian charity while Socialists press for broader social change, criticizing church involvement in politics and outlining views on gambling and intemperance. The discussion references prevalence of “shouting” in cities and historical notes from New Zealand.

Church of England Binet Thit Soetubisna Trav Ahowe Niu Ting Agan New

Birth Rate Decline Tied to Luxuries Not Australia Only

The piece argues against liquor and licensing easing, linking rising birth rates to social reforms and women’s increased public roles. It notes bishops overreliance on South Wales Commission findings and predicts birth-rate falls as prosperity and luxuries grow, a trend not unique to Australia.

Australia South Wales Commission Tre

Land Sale Report by Mr OK Joseph on Allotment 2

Mr OK Joseph reports disposing of Allotment 2 in a land sale on behalf of Mr ML JL Thairne. The report notes the transaction was satisfactory and completed to the buyer’s and seller’s satisfaction.

OK. Joseph ML JL Thairne

Temperance Sunday to Be Marked Across City

The community schedules a Temperance Sunday event at the Presbyterian Church with services and a parade. Volunteers will deliver literature as part of the observance and emphasis on sobriety.

Temperance Suntan Glifkerett Will & He Regalia

Australian Army Exam Passes Reported

In a wartime notice, Lieutenant Stuart, already passing the infantry examination, visited later to complete his written assessment for a commission in the Light Horse. The article notes exam results and calls attention to the ongoing training sequence.

Stiart Satan

Mackay Hoy Passes Fifth Year In Medicine

On Wednesday Ward t waved a telegram from his Jack reporting that he aims to finish the fifth year in medicine and return home by train. Ward is in Melbourne studying medicine and Mackayites are pleased he has passed successfully his fifth year.

MacKay Hoy Ward Jack Melbourne Wackayites Hnsair

Walkerston accident linked to nearby building site

Reports on a shunting and drowning incident at Walkerston suggest the troubled building was almost part of the Albion Hotel quarter mile up the creek. Nearby regatta events offer free balcony access at Paxton’s store with the Adelaide and Howard Smith Co. wharves bearing discounts. Arthur Kleem er suffered a minor acetylene gas generator accident while assembling a unit and misread a passing Amibrulenor.

Walkerston Albion Hotel W. H. Paxton Aluls.n. Co Adelaide Co Howard Smith Co., Ltd Chamiler

Police Court and Small Debts Court Session Summary

The report covers a Police Court session with defendants Mr. Conk and Mr. Mus, detailing fines for drunkenness and various incidents. It also notes a Small Debts Court case between Millington and White, resolved by settlement with costs and itemized payments. A separate Horticultural Society meeting discusses a May show, chrysanthemum planting, and junior exhibitor sections.

Yesterbes Macgreariy Robert John Conk Dhambonness Ferre Tin Mus Noahele Blane Wren Neil Tim Net Wright Blond Thatta Millington Mactish Aml Michael Maenish Vredeme Watthl Westerday

Charters Towers Visit Notes Mention Local Officials and Visitors

The fragment records visits by Mr and Mrs Porslike of Charters Towers and others including Miss Thomias, Matron of a hospital, and Mr Gere, with plans to travel north to Townsville and Mack, plus mentions of associated functions and a holiday trip in the region.

Aml Porslike Charters Towers Dumyphter Morse Wilkinson Owas Townsville Thomias Focal Hospitil Oretrrnes Tee Helihiy Gere Resi Onecnshed Vie Cote Mutifie Assi Temnaddowm Mack M. Batsem

Restive Russia Frays Looming Crisis Across Cities

London reports on Russian unrest with government measures, strikes, and peasant actions. The Zemstvo Congress weighs reform as mass protests surge, while factory closures threaten industry in St Petersburg. Witte suffers a partial paralysis episode amid political turmoil. Despite pressure, employers push back, and secret orders risk escalations across Russia.

London Russia Polivetman Rishinel Watde Yal Newoh St. Peters- Tite Thew Owen Girt St. Petersburg Jimivss Warsaw Uber Zematwin Congress Thas

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