Important Industrial Decisions on Retention Money and Lost Time
The Industrial Court at Babinda met Friday to arbitrate cane-cutting disputes between farmers and workers. Cases included a William‑ggng vs A. Buncl claim for 14¼ days lost time and travel, and a disputed extra rate for burning and plant cane. Decisions discuss shifting time, verbal vs written agreements, and retention payments, with awards for specific gangs at set daily or per-ton rates. Names include Mr A H O’Kelly, Mr F C I Curlewis, Mr J Murphy, and Mr N W Taylor, with references to MacDoughlln Creek, Pawngilly, and Barkers.
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Lndwasrial Agin A
A. HH. O'Kelly
Babinda
F.C. I. Curlewis
J. Murphy
The
Australian Workers’ Uni
Mopa
Mactannell's Creek
Tas
Fartori
Bowie
Baida
Rahinds
Macdu Bell
Wevk
Curlewis
Er Bone
Habinda
N.W. Taylor
Pawngilly
Fiegana
Air
Taylor
Holland
Morland
Aml
Land's Gang
Murphy
Kiilland
Kanes Gana
Keeping apprcient. Navy secrecy shifts in the Atlantic Fleet
A London Telegraph letter argues naval gunnery drills in home waters keep the fleet efficient. The piece notes a policy shift lifting secrecy after the Great War, inviting observers to autumn exercises to show the public the navy’s readiness and warn that sea power remains vital to Britain’s island empire.
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Henry Oliver
Mr. A. Hurd
London
Daily Telegraph
Admiralty
Wkat
Lon
Board of Admiralty
Tefault
Alan Cobham
Earl Beatty
Versailles
Aiteni
Forestry Dept Spark Controversy Over Timber Sales
January 10 report from Cardwell district shows consternation among timber writers as Forestry Department denies authorization to sell timber. Ranger in charge resigns amid rumors. A local contractor’s 700 cord wool supply halted by department order delays bridges and sugar area farmers. Cardwell ALP engages MLA Mr Pear on policy and exodus fears in the district.
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Forestry Department of
Atherton
Cardwell
Mourilan
Wisnen
Forestry Department
Cmt
Cardwell Shire
Peres Pear
Motor Cyclists Why They Are Careful
A London Daily Mail view argues motor cyclists are unfairly blamed for road danger. It notes riders are often young and seek excitement but warns all road users face risk on greasy surfaces. Improvements now make machines safer and quieter exhausts reduce nuisance. When riders are seen and not heard the motor cyclist may lose the public ogre image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Harol Bowden
London “Daily Mail
Melae
Unclear Bride Delays Best Man Amid Big Local Dream
A garbled OCR passage notes a bride delaying marriage to the best man, mentions distances between London landmarks Edgware and Charing Cross, and cites a claimed 5,000,000 pound project cost. It hints at grand plans in the countryside and a dramatic rail or road upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morden
Idackder
Charing Cross
Edgware
MARES RAPID HEADWAY
A fragmented historic note mentions MARES RAPID HEADWAY and adds Thig Fest to Sara and Kidney Gne. It references health issues, secretions, and individuals like Mrs. FP. Condos, West End, Townes, and Erie, with unclear events or dates and several garbled phrases.
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Sara
Condos
West End
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WS. Williams Cairns
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