Port Douglas and Mossman District Famed for Sugar Industry
A historical tour through Fort Douglas, Cooktown, Mossman, and Port Douglas highlights the rise and fall of Port Douglas, the thriving Mossman sugar district, and the region’s rail and road links. The article details the Barron River route, climate, local industry, population shifts, and notable landmarks around the Cape York coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Fort Douglas
Cooktown
Cape York Peninsular
Mt. Molloy
Mareeba
Chillagoe
Mt. Garnet
Port Douglas
Cairns
Mossman
Sugal
Barron
Buchan Point
Cape Tribulation
Great Barrier
Woody Island
Green Island
Oyster Bay
Double Island
Hudson Bay
Cook
Wool report notes slower arrivals and firm market signals
The Wool Report from Senate Bell and Company Ltd. says wool arrivals slowed due to rain but stocks remain sufficient to complete catalogues. Indications point to a firm market for well grown types as sheepstone sales suggest. A continental move toward stabilised currency could ease barter-like exchanges, while Mariposa arrived in Auckland with 87 American tourists aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Australia
Europe
New Zealand
Warning to trespassers at Springmount property
Bruce Park warns that any person shooting trapping or poisoning on his Springmount property will be dealt with as the law allows, regardless of previous permissions. The notice stresses enforcement and implies action against trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Stuart
Malvern
France
Springmount
Notice on Trespass and Property Protection by A Baldwin
A Baldwn prohibits trespass by any person or persons seen shooting trapping or poisoning or otherwise trespassing on property. The notice states that all previous permissions are cancelled and directs adherence with no regard to individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Baldwin
Government extends land purchase near prison farm
The government has purchased Sageves land adjacent to Baur Plain Prison Farm to extend its activities. A prior hunting warning is issued for the Willamby area with strict enforcement and no respect to previous permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gecermment
Sageves Af
Baur Plain
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Manilla Agricultural Societ
J. How
Poe
B. Grill
Aey
Canberra
Cape Manilla
Feros
Glitsos
Jack
Paultleooly
John A, Bower
J. T. Robertson and Co
A. E. Coupland
General Carriers
Atlantic Usion
F. W. Williams and Co
Eloqura
Hazeldean
Arthur Suliman
Man‘illa Newspaper Co
Alton Richmond McLeod
Manilla Street
Manilla
C. E. Watts
Ching Sea
Manilla & District News
OF the
PAET
A McLeod
Dickson Inlet
Low Tslan
Mowbray River
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
Cassowary Valley
Mossman Township
Moxaman
Mostman
Disti
Reading
Melbourne
International
W. F. Stuart
Tennant Creek
Turner
A. C. Blanch’s
Royal Stables
Leo Oneill
Adie's
J. B
Ilroy Moe
Royal Hotel
Jack Kearns
Celephone
Rietor
B.Y
Wool Report
Senate, Bell and Company Ltd
Bruce Park
Willamby
R. A Timoson
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