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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
7
The meeting, led by Chairman Me Grit, reviewed a proposed per ton ceiling for buying grubs and beetles to feed peat suppliers Hambifiton and Mulgrave Mills. The discussion noted peat prices rose when grub collections declined and cited Mossonan as a case of discounts affecting peat yield.
At a district gathering the beetle collecting methods faced criticism. Jarvis defended a scientist approved approach while others urged destruction of beetles and limits on where collectors may work. Debates centered on costs, supervision, and whether to levy funds for experiments or eradication efforts.
Fragmentary report covers matches at Gordonvale and nearby towns. Mentions Gordonvale Oras, Carton, Innintail Town, and Maree, with scores fewly noted and many unclear phrases. Describes training, juniors, penalties, and lingering results amid a noisy, garbled transcription.
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