12 Oct 1905
Page 1
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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
1
An old OCR fragment lists WM. GEO. HODGES as auctioneer and general agent with mining forwarding and accounting roles. It mentions various firms, likely at a station or yard, including a Salem reference, and lists several company names and financial terms, all in a jumbled trade context.
A lengthy 19th century tribunal record details Parish of Hosur and Mackay town matters. It notes land allotments, roadwork, and public works proposals, with council debate over rates, surveys, and notices. Mentions the Shire Council, Clerk of Works, and the Mayor, plus references to local properties and parcels.
An insurance and estate notice referencing the Royal Exchange and The Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited. It notes figures and names related to a parcel, properties, and associated agents, with references to street names and town locations. The readable portion hints at a formal listing of parties and property interests under an insurance framework.
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