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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1929

Page

4

Sugar production debate overproduc tion and farmer payments explains costs

A correspondent argues against overproduction in the Australian sugar industry. He cites costs from cane farming, government embargos, and export prices, urging policy measures to aid smallholders and defend national interests. He condemns large growers and land speculators while urging fair compensation for cane per ton and regional adjustments to support yeoman farming and rural population growth.

Australia Lamabad Queensland Bruce Scullin McCornack Moore Australa Curlewis Cairns

Best Baby Soap Claim From Obscure Jumble Text

Damaged OCR text touts a baby soap claim with phrases about delicate skin and hair. It jumbles vendor names and features, making a vivid but unclear advertisement style snippet. The readable parts emphasize a product for babies and a promise of quality.

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Battle of Eureka History of a Blunder

A 19th century account recounts the Eureka hotel mob riot and the 1854 trial fallout. It covers James Bentley’s Eureka Hotel on Specimen Hill, Scobie's assault, Bentley's acquittal, and miner outrage driving calls for prosecution amid mass protests by 8000 to 10000 miners.

Ballarat Riot and Diggers Clash Over Bentley Case

Long report recounts the October 17 battle at Ballarat where police failed to restrain a digger mob, Bentley escaped by horse, and a military detachment restored order as officials faced blame. Subsequent inquiries led to dismissals and new probes, sparking mass meetings and renewed calls to end licenses.

Reid Bentley Guardian of the Peace Lynch Govenor Sir Charles Hotham Rot Ofheer Ballarat M'Intyre Fletcher Westerby Ballarat Reform League J. B. Humffray League George Black Kennedy Melbourne Mr. Stawell Te Hid Reform League

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