Sugar Industry Progress and 1940 Sugar Output Report
The fortieth annual Bureau of Experimental Stations report shows the north district driving a drop in 1940 sugar production due to drought and floods, with Bundaberg and Burdekin districts bucking the trend by increasing output. It notes irrigation gains, Farm Peak System effects, and varying yields per acre, predicting continued industry resilience despite lower prices.
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Bureau of Experimental Stations
Townsville
Burdekin
Roseman
Invicta
Rabin
Bundaberg
Makay
Beth
Queeosland
Queensiana
Sigsr
Anslaznne
Australia
Stupus
Penctica
Exer
Haw
Jutie Soalyeis
Brishene Laboratory
Hess
Ane
Erlinders
Budawi
Ostyis
Cooktown District Notes Detail Local Social And Mining Updates
Last Friday night staged at Standen's Hall featured euchre and dancing with prizes won by Mr Monty Williams and Mrs H Lee among others. The Red Cross branch planned a charity luncheon and moon excursion proceeds to aid funds. News notes include timber shipments from the region, ore production at Shemali mine, railway staff changes, and local residents visiting Cairns and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Standen's Hall
Mes~ Famen
Armbrust
Chatheld
Shentard
Monty Williams
Herb Savage
L. Murray
D. Ayres
H. Lee
W. Foley
Red Cross Society
Enhed Donald
C. Haylen Ward
Hayles
Win Gladwen
Thuewiay
T O'Sullivan
Cairns
E Brown
Ineal Hospital
Vivienne Adams
J. Teichmann
Satuer
Meiss
H. Costello
R. Hoare
Perseverance
Innisfail November Meeting Details and Death Mention
At the November 30 meeting of the Innisfail Horsemen Society the group discussed plans for a Shire Council building wall project and other garden work. The gathering noted a death, with Mrs Cremer reporting the society’s award fund details and a design draft being reviewed. Several motions were discussed, including rule amendments and committee actions, with names like Mr Williams and Nic Williams appearing in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inia
Horsemen
Crete
Cremer
Mr _Williams
Winter Quarters London War Outlook and Evacuation Plans
December 1 report from London describes conscription scale and the largest army ever stationed in Britain, outlining potential evacuation of France. It notes troops under canvas, transport readiness, and immediate actions required as plans firm up for summer operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
France
Shotier Snob
Japan policy alarms Australia says Canberra envoy
The special representative in Canberra cites serious concern over Japan's policy shifting toward the Axis and East Asia. He warns of implications for Australia’s security and calls for careful handling of Pacific and Southeast Asia matters while seeking clarifications from Tokyo.
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Canberra
Ter
Frederick Emacs
Pacific
Japan
East Asia
Paris
Tidorchine
Greater East Asia
South Seas
Ory
Asus
Erika” Goverronen
Conleys
Anlentin
Asia
Jenin
Uwe Mar Jaga Fvn
Yeinedom
Loxing
Crineee
Commonwealth
Allen Latham
John Latham
Toki Welope
Rermorneal
Almetey Ip
Seeman
Answers to What Do You Think
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss weights and measures for lemons and crown, referencing dueling systems such as avoirdupois and Troy. Mentions 12 ounces to the pound for Troy and a pound for avoirdupois. Contains stray phrases about attacks, cleanliness, and feathers.
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Spence ST
Risbane
Warwick
Toowoomb
Wdaberg, Rockhampt
A. J. Draper
Clipper
A. J. Draper Pty.ltd
MC Eme Home Furnishers
bin Monde
Edmonton
Br RG
Gordenwale
Igpea
Toco
Ryan
Ateea
Rainer Naty
Hata
Jack Savage
Borinis Shilingon
Mise
L Dewetta
Rela
Hallomian
Hoy
Monte Carlo
Brown
Mus ‘Fatford
Bob Thamae
Dossetta
Fogarty
Darce
Rene
Nate Heen
Imei Weber
Shipton Plaza
Kenny
Mugrave
H. Boyle
Berton
Balin and
Exrington
Shemaliver
Frriubal
Froslem
Austalian Associated. Press
Iso
Ene
Lees
Alfie
Ren
Col
Yacok
Queensland
Sarina
Australian National Power Alcohol Proprietary Company Limited
Pita
Pts
Kia-Ora
Pete
Mynor
Nestle
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