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The Sugar Industry and Balmers Controversy in Queensland
The article discusses the Sugar industry turmoil in Queensland tied to the Ryan government policy on wage increases. It alleges the Central and Local Cane Boards, sugar mill proprietors, and the Corporation of the Treasurer of Queensland manipulated awards to shift costs onto growers. The piece highlights shortages, wage disputes, and protests by farmers against cane prices set by boards, with accusations of politically driven price reductions and inadequate returns to growers amid looming financial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pherues Tully
Dickson
Queensland
Lous
Commonwealth
Lickson Anward
Hime Myuiscer Hughes
Ryan Gavi
Wsina
Ryan Gove
le “Corporation
Sugar Mill
Dunge Iicson
Kerr
Bulioda Mil
Kere
Theonore
de Gibson
Ryan
Caucus
Proserpine
Theodore
Central Board
Central Guard
Qaceuo Ud
Rywu Gavi