Canegrowers Council holds Cairns meeting in redesigning sugar policy
The Queens land Canegrowers Council met at Cairns Shire Hall with members from Mackay Nambour Mt Bauple Bundaberg Proserpine Ayr Innisfail and Cairns among others. The secretary presented a quarterly report noting concerns over White Australia policy price supports and possible embargoes on foreign fruit competing with Australian sugar.
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Queenslamd Canegrowers’ Council
Cairns
Messrs. Geo. Johnson
Mackay
Kittle
Nambour
Beattie
Mt. Bauple
Maryborough
Christen ‘Seg
Bundaberg
Mann
Proserpine
Ferguson
Ayr
Cannamessa
Ingham
W. D. Davies
Innisfail
W S. Johnston
Mtexman
White Australia
W. Goodwin
Mra Cox
Association
Militants Claim Win As Terms Rejected
The militants celebrate a victory after the terms were rejected, ending their active campaign to prolong the negotiations. The outcome signals continued pressure from the group and a setback for the opposing side.
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Anj
Fragments Hint at Anxious Return and Missing Letters
An unnamed man returns home from a long absence, anxious about his mother's letters and the ferns he watered every evening, revealing a fragmentary scene of worry and family ties.
Fire wipes out Sauve farm. five children die
In Alfred Ontario a blaze consuming the Sauve farm killed Paul Baptiste Sauve and five of his children aged 2 to 10. The tragedy occurred today as the residence burned, with neighbors aiding but unable to save the victims.
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Alfred
Ontario
Paul Baptiste Sauve
Cane Prices Board Conference Letters and Replies
Growers' representative Mr T A Powell unable to attend due to simultaneous board and council meetings. Planet Creek Mill suppliers praise Defence Fund levy and urge compulsory voting with a fixed rate for non voters. South African cane growers seek details on the canegrowers' share and import impact. Copies of the 1929 Central Cane Prices award and Sugar Cane Selection forwarded for review.
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T. A. Powell
Central Cane Prices Board
Planet Creek
Jie
Defence Fund
Newfoundland's Trials After Storm Ravages Vessels
A Newfoundland hurricane battered the coast for five days wrecking several schooners after crews landed summer catches and eel supplies. Three schooners wrecked their crews, with several rescued. A Norwegian steamer reported losses and drowning near a pilot boat capsize. one pivot saved.
Paraphrased police rush for city council workers in Sydney
In RUS OF POU Sydney on December 5 Reinforcements of police rushed to view the Minister for Public We Mr Burtenshew. A barge with a city council work crew appeared as hundreds gathered at the Labour Bureau seeking entry but were kept back by a strong police guard at Parliament all day.
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Farleigh
Queensland
Fex
Tad Wes
Aed
Council Oor
Sydney
Bertenat Howe Low
Burtenshew
Lahour
Driver Nolan Sentenced After Fatal Tram Collision
Brisbane reports Norman Albert Nolan, 27, found guilty of unlawfully killing Jade in streets after his car struck a stationary tram as she alighted. Chief Justice Blair handed a strong sentence amid expressions of regret for the tragedy. Nolan, a 13 year Department veteran, collapsed his mother in court upon hearing the penalty.
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Brisbane
Norman Albert Nolan
Jade
Beats
Blair
Nolan
Shepasa
Sarza
Resigned public service reformer re admitted as clerk
A former public services reformer who quit his post to contest the Oxley electorate in the federal election has been readmitted as Clerk of Met Seasons. The move restores him to a ceremonial civil service role amid party turnover and elec tion dynamics.
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Hie
Positie
Ie Public Services
Oxley
Fedang
Met Seasons
Geophysical survey seeks ore bodies in Chillagoe district
In Chillagoe the Imperial Geophysical Experimental Survey led by Mr d C Ferguson searches for ore bodies suitable for treatment at the State Smelter. Minister for Mines Mr B A Atherton announced investigations by the Imperial Geophysical Survey of Melbourne. If results are favourable, State Mines Department boring tests would follow.
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Brisbane
Chillagoe District
D. C. Ferguson
B. A. Atherton
Imperial Geophysical Experimental Survey
Melbourne
Commonwealth
State Mines Department
Prince of Wales and Conciliation Efforts Reported
Readable fragments indicate discussions involving the Prince of Wales, Colonel Von Letow, and former German comrades. The report references parliamentary interest and ongoing attempts at conciliation amid tense postwar relations.
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Lombos
Ora
von Letiow
Untitled Memo At Washington On International Co Operation
Fragmented report from Washington on December 4 describes U S dialog with Mexico about responses to global issues. It notes possible coordinated messaging with China and Cuba, while relations with the Soviet Union and Russia are mentioned in context.
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Washington
Mexico
China
Russia
Cuba
Notable Scrimmage Delivers Thrilling Moments Between Teams
Tourists trailed in arrears but moved with tight defense as forwards and backs battled for possession. Oster and Davies stood out while Weissel held his own against a tough opponent. open play produced many thrilling moments despite the stern close.
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Oster
Fish
Davies
Weissel
Shire Council Considers Loan Tender for New Offices
At Tully on December 5 the Cardwell Shire Council discussed a proposed loan and opened nine tenders for the new shire offices. A petition with over 200 signatures urged a poll on the loan. The poll date was left to the Shire Clerk Mr Hull, returning officer, and the matter was deferred to the next ordinary meeting.
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Tully
Cardwell
Hull
McKeown
Winter
Military movements report amid rebel actions and rail focus
Fragmentary dispatch notes a punitive expedition toward Fukow Wom. Rebels' rearguard is overtaken at Hwachiying while main force concentrates on Chuchow and the first bridgehead beyond the railway.
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Fukow Wom
Hwachiying
Chuchow
Vregeiant
Steamer Ni Aground in Group Reported Total Loss
SAVA December 5 The steamer Ni which went aground in the Group last week is reported to be a total wreck immense seas are driving. A rocket line has been sent ashore and water and provisions are said to be needed. The captain, officers and engineer are safe.
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Sava
Prohibition Enforcement Facts From The Volstead Era
A historic summary notes Volstead Act enforcement with court activity including 56786 prosecutions and 36455 convictions. It mentions a 147 day average sentence, Newport’s Norman castle and a Welsh fortress detail, plus scattered totals like 1476.00 and 8663 years.
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Washington
Newport
Anorkx
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