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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1928
Page
3
Widespread cane harvesting and mill operations continue as rail and labor issues ease. Invicta mill reports over 4000 tons crushed, a strong showing for a small facility, while growers anticipate improved sugar prices for 1928 and exports.
Mr R F Farrar chaired the July meeting of the Lower Burdekin District Hospital Committee with fair attendance. A resignation from Dr T M Mansfield is tendered to take effect in September. The medical officer reports one death and one patient admitted last month. three births occurred in maternity. The board discussed visiting committee rotations, appointing an organizer for district subscriptions, and defining ambulance bearer duties. Argument over the organizer's role failed 10 to 3. the medical officer remains the authority on duties. Farrar thanks the committee and is encouraged to stand for chair again.
July meeting of the Inkerman Mill Suppliers Committee covers Cane Prices Board actions and mill appeal against local award. Discusses sampling, district interviews, irrigation circulars, water charges, and the need for quarterly Cane Growers Council meetings. Also notes railway safety concerns at Home Hill and delays to cane trains. Mentions diversification to bananas and fruit culture lectures for farmers.
Due to further improvements the Basge Road company decides to cut fares to 15 shillings single and 9? for return. Angus McDonald and Winstone announce the rate reduction with hotels noted.
A lively football match between Yungaburra and Tolga produced constant scrums and dynamique play. Yungaburra led early with a penalty and fought to win as Tolga responded with swift counterattacks and strong forward work. The game swung on exchanges from Sutherlands and Muggleton, with Tolga edging ahead late before Yungaburra pressed and failed to convert. The final score reflected a hard fought contest with both teams showing grit and skill.
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