Local Mackay Transit Update and Sugar Cane Talks
The Mackay based assembly reports on railway open to Mackay, ongoing cane industry discussions, and Central Board pricing regulation. Key figures include the Mayor and local executives noting progress, with plans to resume railway construction toward Proserpine by April and to press the Royal Commission on Taxation for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Eusesein
Feo Unc
Ieee
Waa
Sehr
Mt Bare
Lew
Mackay
von Selva
Seger Council
Thesday
Rome
Melbourne
couRr Bay
Ress
Homing Mackay
Boorman
Ti Induaiey
Stiear
Central Board
Maci
Wees
Mi Railways
Farleigh
Proserpine
Sugar Tax Relief Debate and World Sugar Crop Outlook
The text discusses proposed amendments to a tax relief act linked to five year income averages, delays in operation until 1920 21, and notes on the world sugar crop estimates for 1919 20 and 1920 21. It references projections by Willet and Grey, price pressures from speculation, and potential wholesale dumping to influence prices. It also covers industrial department formation, court applications related to the Sugar Award, and the handling of requests by exporters and workers during postwar period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittesse
Sulit
Morava
Dan Benno
India
Januseat
Goring
Department of Industries and Ee
Board of ‘Trade of the
New Zealand
Orzaninarial Court
Ecome Portenge
Ws Pehl Ie
Meir
Difficult Labor Award Controversy Across Mills and Courts
The text details disputes over award procedures influencing labor relations, with references to court actions and employer concessions. It notes efforts to resist the award through various tactics, mentions defeats and limited successes, and calls for ongoing contact with the Arbitration Court to align practices across districts and avoid significant wage losses. It highlights regional tensions in cane-cutting areas and concerns about enforcement of the award.
Sugar Duty Reform and Labor Organising Debate
The article discusses possible improvements to the sugar award system, arguing for enforcement of existing provisions, and outlines employer proposals for amendments. It notes cane delivery quality in some districts, calls for practical demonstrations by a strong organization, and mentions a Cairns conference on northern district work coordination. It also references sugar import export statistics and recent Parliamentary discussions, with details to be provided by the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiven
Sugar Journal
Aiyr
Heclert Ty Moss
Cairns
Ipokis
Veeservet
Aweereil
Cabell
Lenz Rites
Wheeda
Swat
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Perdriau
Arate Oy Pirdriau Rubber CO. Ltd
Srisbane and All Bintms
Tableland Plumbing Works
Main Street
Atherton
E Markham, Jet
Murdoch
Poly
Jan Dupe
Lahal
B.S.A
Dn Park St. Ltd
Sydney
ASPA
Sidents
Meaiber
Kelly’s
Effar
Lisle Hole
al Toca Cox
Anien
A.W
Habor
Arbretion
Aflais
Ieimvaril
Katoomba
Nease
Bb Bintons
Mmeale & Company
1Qtaa Ltdy
General Merchants
Iwarding and Commission Aglats
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