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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1935
Page
2
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An August 21 1935 letter from F W Collard acting chairman of the North Queensland Co operative Bacon Association protests Pig Industry Act regulations. The group recounts repeated appeals for exemption from Parker regulations, the minister’s amendments, and calls for a twelve month exemption trial to prove a better system for primary producers and pig industry efficiency.
Letter from Atherton argues Mussolini’s policies mix labor, production, and population growth to secure national wealth. It warns Australia of risks from wage supports, marriage bonuses, and monetary schemes that depress real wealth and encourage poverty. The writer questions how to sustain growth without internal controls that stifle labor effort.
August meeting of Johnstone Shire Council discussed a letter from the Tully River District Canegrowers' Executive noting El Arish farmers object to paying the garbage rate as they can manage disposal themselves. The committee recommended informing the executive that the rate remains in force under regulations, as garbage in the Local Authority area must be disposed of accordingly.
The Jubilee Show in Queensland draws large crowds with diverse district displays and a strong motor section. While northern New South Wales artifacts boost Brisbane's supply links, criticisms focus on limited wool and sugar industry representation and a proposed £500 publicity display to improve propaganda and regional appeal.
The text debates whether a Royal Commission into horse racing and betting is needed amid calls from party members and government circles. It notes past inquiries, aims to curb illegal betting, and questions potential gains from a new probe while describing political maneuvering and recent wrestling match incidents as context.
Innisfail August 24 council debate on rates payment terms. Mr James Boyett argues rates should be paid semi annually, noting the hardship of instalment schedules during the poor season. Proposals seek by laws amendment to allow half year payments, with council eyeing revision to ease arrears.
The Atherton Tableland Maize Board met on August 7 under chairman L R Crouch. Officials announced Mr SF Peng as deputy to O L Hassell. A second maize advance of £1 per ton will be offered to growers from August 24. Receipts for July reached 181, with 1886 tons from Tolga or Kairi. A new crushing plant and Athmaze TM poultry mash were introduced. Reopening of shelters at Atherton and Kuranda faced weather setbacks, with 54,000 tons remaining to be processed. Pig feeding experiments prompted by Mr. Shelton were discussed with the Agriculture Department.
A Jolmcmon[e] Shire Council note dated August 24 reports a Main Roads Commission letter seeking gazetting of a coastal road from Mourivan Gate to Mourilyan Harbor. The reply states the request will go to the Commission for consideration at the next opportunity and informants note political opposition and possible scholarship changes to be discussed with teachers and parents.
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