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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1928

Page

3

Sugar industry notes from world reports on cane yields

The article surveys sugar production in the Philippines, Cuba, and Natal with notes on mill capacity, cane yields per acre, and sugar content. It mentions Beant baler use in converting surplus megass to locomotive fuel and discusses irrigation plans, drought impacts, and the Mallon steam process in sugar extraction.

Java Natal Zubilanedds Natal Estates Company W. BR. M'Aller Hawaiian Sugar Technologists’ Association

Gordonvale Branch Wraps Up Busy Christmas Efforts

Officials of the Gordonvale Branch completed a hectic season despite a recess. A Beatties benefit raised funds for the Yorkeys Knob Beaside Home and six bereaved children received Christmas cheer. The High Jinks Company kept the committee active as receipts reached 42/1/6. Memorial Hospital received four oak forms and chairs, plus a nurse’s cushion, donated by the Paddy’s Market group. Members visit Memorial and General Hospitals before a two month break, sending Christmas and New Year wishes.

Beattie the Wire Ceal Yorkey Knob Beaside Mesdames Lan E. Parry Memorial Hospital Me. W. Bell Moffat General Hospital Meadames O'Neill Nat Gordon

Maling Estate Sequestration Sought In Bankruptcy

In Sydney on December 20 a petition to the Judge in bankruptcy, Justice Long Inees, sought an order sequestrating Silas Maling estate for 1 705 pounds owed to the Commissioner of Taxation following a final judgment in the Supreme Court. No appearance was made by Maling and the petition was adjourned to the next day.

Sydney Commissioner of Taxation Justice Long Silas Mall Maling Supreme Court

Five minute telephone delay cost Rye lifeboat crew lives

London report from the Board of Trade inquiry reveals a five minute delay in handling a distress call led to the Rye lifeboat disaster with 17 deaths. The lifeboat launched at 6 45 and the Alice's crew were rescued after a 6 10 message, delayed by misrouting from North Foreland to Rye.

London Rye Board of Trade Alice North Foreland Hye Coast Guards

Lancaster Compass Sparks Prohibition Violation Case

Montreal reports Mrs. Lancaster arrived in New York for an air tour carrying a compass that had four ounces of alcohol inside. Customs officials required it to be drained, but Captain Lancaster appealed and was allowed to carry the compass away in its intact state after authorities considered the prohibition violation.

Montreal Lancaster New York United States

Sydney contract case clouding Babcock Wilcox affair

In the House of Commons Mr Henderson inquired about the Babcock Wilcox Sydney matter. Officials stated no information and a stay of proceedings had been requested. MPs pressed whether the firm’s tender was lowest and if removal would punish workers. officials said a decision could not yet be made.

London Howe of Commons A. Henderson Admiralty Babcock-Wilcox Sydney Hannon Mr. Radford Col. Headlam T. Buchanan Clyde Col Heaclam

Kodak Cameras and KODAK Kiln Thas on Sale

Advertises a range of Kodak cameras including No 1 Pocket Kodak No 1A Series III and Cine Kodak models with varied prices. Mentions Vanity Kodaks in multiple colors and sizes with emphasis on affordability for all pockets.

Kodar Kodak VELK Noaen Hit Frsigen Init Carbine Lena Vanity Kodaks

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