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Preference to British workers in sugar industry debated
In Parliament Mr. Martens cites letters and press reports showing high foreign labor use in Queensland sugar mills. He says British preferences should guide employment and gives examples from Hambledon, Goondi, Towerville, and Mackay areas. A government reply questions wages and the extent of foreign labour.
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Martens
Herbert
Lilley
Mr. Mackay
British Preference League
Innisfail
Pritchard
Tudson
Curlewis
Doherty
Quensland
Vielorhial Macnade
Tageluvo
Hagar Thelining Company
Cinly
Larneers
OAC
Hambledon
Aloe Crave
Milis
Catroy
Rev
Soldiera League
Australia
Maxwell
Canberra
Goondi Mills
Towerville
Telegraph News
Canberra Times
Sigar
South Johnstone
Tully
Townsville