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Newspaper

Mackay Mercury

Location

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1904

Page

3

Port Arthur Siege and Far East Naval Action Report

The report describes heavy Japanese guns dominating Port Arthur harbor and a torpedo incident at its entrance. It notes Russian ships inactive, ships bombarding the area, and Japanese forces attempting to break through. Additional dispatches claim Austrian guns and Allied reinforcements. observers discuss strategic movements near Mukden and Liaoyang with river crossings and fortifications underway.

Port Arther Ube Che Rerhat Wan Port Arthur Bute Tocobes Wilbing Telegraph Leotiehan Pigren Bar Figoon Bay Times Keroki Tekin Hum River Mukden Tieling Oyema Liaoyang Taitee

London Cablegrams Describe War News and Labor Disputes

A long garbled cablegram roundup reports on European conflicts, labor disputes, and political developments. It mentions Armenian revolutionary activity, labor demands in Britain, Austrian payments, and political moves in Ireland and Britain, with various figures like Sir William Harcourt referenced in passing.

London Servia Kang Tuan Alfred Beit Frankprabe Butane de Jennesburg Valde Willam Vernom Harcourt Lilwral Ghanernor Austria Varcene Shay Huilaime Co Britain Trieste Great Britain Morocco el Menebin John Belmond Peader Jnab Wellowaliot Chammers Amelia Itawa Irash Erith Hnish Merlens Ly Irish

Townsville sugar panel to meet October 24

Telegrams from Townsville report a request for a conference on sugar industry retrenchment. The sugar debate prompts a meeting in Townsville on October 24 while economic strains and railway job cuts ripple through the region.

Townsville Chamber of Comfete Nes Towneville Sam You

Land Court Grants Certificates for Agricultural Homesteads

The Land Commissioner's Court met yesterday with Acting Commissioner Bill presiding. K McEvey's application for a certificate of fulfilment of conditions related to agricultural homesteads Moy Mia was granted. Certificates were issued for GL B Dark 163 acres Oxm parish Bertha Charlotte Cm Bas 170 acres Pelion parish John A Ditton 270 acres Homebush parish William A Webberly 291 acres Min Min parish for agricultural homesteads and farms.

Wh Bill K. McEvey Moy Mia Parish of Oxm Bertha Charlotte Pelion John A. Ditton Homebush William A. Webberly Min Min

Weatherwide rainfall drenches district with record totals

Torrential rains swept the district from Saturday through Sunday, with town totals reaching 10.57 inches and several centers reporting heavy falls. Townsville and nearby stations logged unprecedented sums while cane farming braces for improved but uneven cane growth after the wet spell.

Treasury Returns Show Mixed Month and Quarter Totals

Treasury releases for the month and three months to September 20 report total revenue of £1,020,444, up from £234,4 last year for the same period. Commonwealth payments rise to £1, . Territorial Revenue falls. Railways up while other items vary. Expenditure for the month is £168,611, down £20,060, with nine months’ outlay at £457,080, down £7,000.

Towneville Thore Mulway Satarday Escomg Townsville Goyer Howlar Brisbane S Fogarty Mergante Mp J Lee Kidgtour Hrinhane Mondar Treasury CommonWealth Tr&llways

Preferential Trade Message From Australian Workers

An October dispatch quotes Mr Walses affirming no division among Australian Workers over preferential trade. He says Britons should decide the matter and expresses support for preferential trade, noting the Australian public preference. The NSW reply to Chamberlain and the Federal Council visit are referenced in the exchange.

Walses Urna Geret Britain New South Wales Mc Chamberlain United Chamber of Manufacturers Austral Ori Deme Australia Mether Hall Liam My Alice Wood Street Stdory Street Bern Rowach Vanler Goon Howe Tee Fener Ranning Meare Christianern Reilly Ate Mlale Ag

Sydney racing results from The Warch Farm and Melbourne meet

Sydney results show Farm Stakes won by Loch Nenagh ahead of Attain with nine others starting. Warwick Handicap closely contested with Fireelay and Ninjas dead heated for first. Fireclar won runoff by ten and a half lengths. Melbourne VRC October meeting highlights include Hurdle Race won by Petherton Shilling Aloe Race won by Sincophere. Harvest Home paddock event won by Sapolem two lengths. Marjorie ya Decoration, Dangal, and three other stakes races listed with winners by small margins.

Sydney Itundhor Loch Nenagh Imin Lynee Warwick Fireelay Ninjas St Mean Inu Tisee Fireclar Smin Melbourne VRC Petherton Sincophere Smn Harvest Home Pullingagate Sapolem E Hanters Marjorie Ya Decoration Trianta Reval Br Bala

Mackays Edge War club in tense cricket match at Vietuna Park

In a rough contest at Vietuna Park the Mackays defeated War, with key performances from Wer and Blackstock as captains. Weir and DF Williams opened for the Mackays while Liesen Kitson claimed early wickets. the innings ended at 64 all out as conditions tightened and Rob Downs and Horley provided breakthroughs, leaving Mackays 3 for 22 at stumps.

Vietuna Park Mackays Serome Hull-Trarteinise Blackstock Weir Williame Liesen Kitson Mde Coptal Mumsett Blickwtock Downs Elseketonk Horley Thompson Eagles Worrie Ritson

Zam-Buk healing balm praised for wounds and sores

A testimonial from a Dudley worker describes Zam-Buk as a quick, effective remedy for a long standing leg wound, wounds from a fall, burns, boils, ringworm and other skin troubles. It claims rapid healing and usefulness for strained muscles, insect bites, and general household care. The ad promotes Zam-Buk at a shilling per bottle and offers a free sample by stamp.

Tam Wheeler Burwood George Curry Dudley Seweal le Zaneliuk Myles Heema Zam-ttak Co Pitt Iet Bpoegy

Local Statistics for September and Quarter End

Mr A A Gideon CPS provides statistics for September and the quarter ending yesterday. Month totals: males 19 females 18. deaths 6 males 3 females. marriages 4. licenses 4 tobacco licenses. other items include 2 for carriers hawkers. crop liens 1. Quarter totals: males 45 females 0. deaths 17 males 4 females. marriages 13. licenses 12 tobacco. crop liens 0. hiring agreements month and quarter. CPS receipts month 162134. quarter 873 Ue. land agent receipts month 319. quarter RAG Dafel.

A. A. Gideoo CPS Courtenmusly

Dr Wallace Remedies Ad From Upper Edward Street

Ladies urged to write to Dr Wallace of Spring Hull for necessary pills with post free guarantee. The notice claims a legally qualified physician and specialist offering up to date treatment with remedies guaranteed safe and reliable and great satisfaction.

Wallace Upper Edward Street Spring Hull Bris- Baas Quern Street Brisbane Queen Street

Australian Remedies and Peppermint Cure Mentioned

The passage hints at Australian products and a remedy called Weeds Great Peppermint Cure. A boy quotes a parent about beating rivals and mentions maternal guidance, in a dialect noting the East and Aribar Diosay.

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