Sugar industry debate on tenant farms and compensation
In WSRANE on March 9, Mr Phillip Kirwan pressed the State Treasurer on tenant farmers leasing land from the Australian Estates and Mortgage Company. Farmers fear nonrenewal of leases and displacement, prompting calls for a general government scheme and possible compensation. The Treasurer agreed to study the matter, while discussions also covered government purchase of the Pigstone mill with substantial debts.
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Wsrane
Phillip Kkirwan
Lamis
Australiam
Saie Reche
Sodom
Kirwan
Meer
Forgan Smith
Pat Gillies
Mma
Thin
Theedere
Notable Crop Yield Despite Prolonged Drought
Despite extremely dry weather, isolated showers have produced favorable results. A block of 1 acres near White Recs yielded about 30 tons, considered excellent under the prevailing dry conditions.
Opilas and Mobaphia Bring Chinaman to Cairn Court Dock
A Chinaman, described as OPILAS AND MOBAPHIA with no unusual appearance, appeared in Cairn Police Court on Tuesday. He wore long hair and grinned profusely as the proceedings began.
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Cairn
Marsupial Boards Considered at Brisbane Conference
A Brisbane conference on August 4 debated creating local boards to control pests, with proposals to tax foxes and wallabies and to empower boards to decide which animals are pests. The group favored tying the effort to shire councils, while officials warned boards may be impractical. Recommendation: grant regulatory powers by regulation if a full bill is unlikely this session.
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Brisbane
Lempon
Cem
Lennon
Babisda Crushing Delayed To Mid September At Batinda Mill
Balinda Committee of Advice discussed the Batinda Mill crushing plans noting the start likely mid September. Executives aim to accelerate preparations to align with water supply, and consider sourcing HBabinda Cunha from one of two other total mills to aid Pabinda which faces shortages of portable tramways and trucks.
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Batinda
Balinda Committee
Pabinda
Cardboard News From Cairns Postel Department
E Reynard reports from a distant post in Cairns that Turks face strong Australian fire as aims improve. Hayward formerly in Egypt now heads to the front. Warm greetings to friends and store supporters, with note of Woods great peppermint cure.
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Wr. E. Reynard
Cairns
Meat Supply Prospects For Export To Victoria And South Australia
BRISBANE August 1 The Meat Supply article reports on plans by the Utehuet Island Government to release surplus meat for export to Victoria and South Australia. The Lands Minister Vanter says exports will begin Thursday and no arrangement exists with New South Wales. Queensland fears about infestation arise as cattle may be slaughtered in the north and sent south in a raw state. The Australian governments consider cooperation to ease supply and payment terms.
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Victoria
New South Wales
Oweald
Tider
Uveetsland
South Australia
Tealer
Queensland
Fromen
Bueer
Boy Volert
Ags
Promi
Luibis Te Forkeligre
Arcondancs
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Treasury
This Inc
Commonwealth Bank OF Australia
Mtd
Supreme Court details Townsville cattle murder case
The Supreme Court in Townsville opened criminal sittings with John Seth charged by Crown prosecutor Ross for unlawfully killing two cattle at Stone Mitre station, Ingram district, owned by Martin Mlyns. Isabella Fitcher testified she found wounds on a dead bullock and noted marks of a struggle. suspects claimed no brands or marks. Bodies were later burnt with evidence of lead found and house possession taken.
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Townsville
Supiue Cort
Juste Suan
Ross
John Seth
Ingram Distnet
Martin Mlyns
Kh. J. Tects
Isabella Miirabeth Fitcher
Svonlagh
Tab
Smith
Stomsitlver
Carmar
Conteh O' Domghue
Evidlpore
Fie
Sorith
Minister vows action on shire councils over interests
August 9 report shows Minister for Lands replying to a deputation. He warns that councils dominated by leaseholders may face Governor in Council intervention to protect public interests. He says powers are ready to enforce rate actions under the Lands Act if councils serve private corporate aims.
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Whishane
Mir. Hunter
Stupf
Queensland Railways Grain Dew Lines Work Advance
The Queensland Railways report that earthworks on grain dew lines progress is ahead of railbed, risking job losses as works close. Adamson notes contracts with outside firms for wagons and hoppers. Cabinet discussed paying for additional supplies if local firms can build at scheduled rates. The minister considering repeal of certain Rollem Act clauses and weighing local versus English tenders to retain state employment where possible.
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Wrisbane
Wr. Adamson
Hailways
Adamson
Mackay Proposal Aims Amalgamation of Ventral Mills
A motion from the Mackay Chamber of Commerce proposes amalgamating the Ven tral mills along the railway to one company. The Marian mill directors favor a feasible scheme and discussions followed a chamber viewing. The plan would include directors from central mills and regional groups to oversee a unified scheme boosting local industry and shareholder value.
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Mackay
Sagas
Ube Marev
Marian Mill
Ois
Tys Ae
Ome
Cath
Fioneer
Mirani Shire
Piote Hiver Farmers and Graxiets’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Mackay Harbor Amended Form of Inquiry
August 5. the Mackay harbor project faces amending inquiry with questions about evidence on ground maturity, site data sufficiency, and responsibility for delays. Mr Swayne arranged to place information before the Board amid ongoing deliberations.
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Bhuisbane
Tressner
Theeder
Mackay
Roerd
Swayne
Cheap Private Sale Properties by Co Woodward and Partners
Auction notice for multiple properties available by private sale. Listings include a two cottages complex with weekly rent, a six room house in good repair with gas and water, and a six room residence with adjacent outbuildings. Descriptions emphasize convenient location opposite Norman Park and Sherman Street area, with inspection times and commission details.
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Co. Woodward
Austronser
General Agest
AMP. Chambers, Calans
Norman
Tharsen
Sheridam Etrest
Bsuberpan
Racing During War Period At Flemington And Other Courses
Melbourne racing remains allowed on Flemington and other racecourses during the war. The column reports disputes among racing authorities and figures about continuity and endurance tests for thoroughbreds, with details of upcoming meetings, club plans, and notable horse sales and transfers affecting the sport.
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Melbourne
Flemington
Marebe Pony Club
J. Fibelly
Fibelly
Orttic
Busines
Tarver Eoll
Cairns
Atherton
Am Innisail Sport
bSanbov
Halley
J. Newells
Jaci
Taehun
Australian Steeplechase Final Scratchings Report
VELBOCRNE list of final entries for the Austrad ium Steeplechase includes Booligel Wid Pr ras Jack Guticap Chess Bus ra Tore Alacohnvab Battleship Rhembes Tetemg Minneboro Highland Clan Bros. SYDSEY August 10 notes latest scratchings Epsom Salsini Coguio Metropolitan Salimi.
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Booligel
Wid
Guticap
Chess
Busra
Tore
Alacohnvab
Battleship
Rhembes
Tetemg
Minneboro
Highland Clan
Bros
Sydsey
Epsom
Salsini
Coguio
Metropolitan
Salimi
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