Cane Payments The Two Pool System
The article describes cane payments linked to a two pool system at the South Johnstown mill. It explains how earnings are allocated between pools, outlining the method and implications for workers and management.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
4
The article describes cane payments linked to a two pool system at the South Johnstown mill. It explains how earnings are allocated between pools, outlining the method and implications for workers and management.
The Sugar Cane Local Board sets the two pool system for the 1935 season at South Johnstone mill. No 1 Pool uses a 22s per ton interim payment with a relative percentage scheme, while No 2 Pool pays 10s per ton interim, both allocating costs, depreciation, and manufacturing expenses, with final payments determined by graded cane quality and season totals.
The district calendars a wet Easter while farmers in Slotrich plan early crops. Residents from Mirriwinni to Cairns, Deeral, and Gordonvale report Easter visits, travel, and social rounds with several locals cited visiting kin or attending gatherings. A Cairns politician campaign in Fishery Palla closes the notice.
Our Sydney letter notes West Moreton and Downs in Queensland placing with NZS points, while North Coast, Tablelands, and Western districts field strong displays in fruits, fibres, and tropical products. Macros owns leads in fruit display, West Moreton equals Western District in high scores, and tobacco, honey, and wool also feature prominently with varied points.
NSW voters face tighter race terms after a £25 deposit rule was imposed on candidates. The field shows 47 UAP, 26 State Labor, 25 Federal Labor, 38 Communists, four Centre Party and 25 independents amid shifting party lines and a new Centre Party candidate challenging the Health Minister. Industrial wage changes loom, with a projected rise of 1s per week for Taales and adjustments affecting government costs and transport services.
Prime Minister emphasises no restriction on trade between countries and urges producers to improve efficiency in production and distribution. NSW Government plans fruit marketing legislation with grower input. Advocates for an Advisory Council to advise on industry matters, with States considering conferences to form joint council. Reports indicate advertising drive and altered acreage figures in the agriculture sector.
In Molloy District exceptionally fine weather allowed most locals to attend Easter archery in the morning and a euchre party and dance in the hall by evening. Cricketers from Mt Cartine spent time at Port Congist.
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