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Mackay District Sees Mixed Cane Weather and Industry Strife
The Mackay district reports disrupted mail and weather for cane crushing with a strong forecast of a larger season as mills begin active crushing. The Royal Commission on Industry reviews sugar costs and the Homebush Foster agreement dominates testimony while direct action debates flare. Local deaths and illnesses, including influenza, mild compared with earlier waves, mark a period of hardship and loss.
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