Debates On Central Sugar Mills And Farmer Interests
A Queensland parliament debate critiques government controlled sugar mills. Mr. Swayne accuses ministerial influence of favoring mills over farmers, citing retrospective payments, wage disputes, and district award differences affecting cane growers and harvests. He highlights Proserpine Mackay cases and claims treasury concessions worsened farmer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.too
Swayne
Ee Welfare
Crown
Queensland
Co-Operative
Jacmers
South Johnstone
Proserpine Mills
Mr. Smith
Slso
Proserpine
Mackay Mills
Proserine
Commie
Mr. Collins
Mr. Swayne
Proserpine Sugar Mill Delays Spark Farm Conflict Dialogue
Letter from a Proserpine farmer accuses government and the Bureau of Central Sugar Mills of favoring workers over growers. He cites delayed start of the South Johnstone mill, cane losses, and wage concessions impacting costs, urging Treasurer Theodore to justify policies. He alleges strikes and union pressure at the Proserpine mill and questions management advice and board decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone
Ith
Goond
Mornlyan
Mil
Aga
Proserpine
Bureau of Central Sizar-mills
Freserpime
Australian Workers’ Union
Crowe
Bureau
Australan Workers’ Union
Theodore
Government
Central Sugar-Mille
Tressurer
Proserpine Mill
Australian Workers Union
Camegrowers
Srowers’ Board
Bor
Controversy Over Labor Control and Government Ineptitude
A fragile protracted dispute cites Treasurer replies and growers' grievances. The letter accuses the government of misstatements about strikes and labor deployment, alleging rising losses at mills and railway costs, and criticizes officials for mismanagement and self interest.
Returned Stilore and Soldiers' league ends annual meeting
The annual meeting on February 22 led to a reorganization of the branch administration and a new council. Officers named include state president W. F. Stevenson and treasurer F. Lo Dawson. Committees were formed for finance and management as the league adjourned after adopting reports and several motions on land, elections, and repatriation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoperia Leags
W. F. Steverson
F. Lo Dawson
A. Dark
Western
Congress
Messra. G. Mather
Wile Ray
Barnett
DD Dawson
Central
W. F. Stevenson
PF. Dowelas
Dyett
Comenitee
Carmel
Messrs
H.aaman
H. Jh. Taylor
HB. Ho Hineonsa
A. H. Moss
W. Wilder Nehgan
Vier Prevident
Am Treasceter
Board of Managemen
Resideptallok
J. RK. Foster
Galpert
WM. Mauldock
GG. Lawson
J. (. Ellett
Finance Committee
Mesers
K. Pt. Cottam
Erk B. Wike
J. Birnie
J. R. Foster
Leche Welson
Srditers
Ater
Queensland
Melbourne
Diepense
Trou
Hunter
League
Malanda Heed Shortage Report Sparks Public Debate
Police complete examination of documents shows Malanda bread shortage amid fluctuating supplies. Reports allege officials, magistrates, and traders face scrutiny as the city reviews flour allocations and public access to daily loaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malanda
Polwe
Cairns
Englich
Cordonvale Notes Reflect Busy Town Social Season
Residents report heavy rainfall pushing soil erosion and field work delays. Local cricket matches, tennis club events, school committee elections, and a charity dinner highlight a busy Cordenvale scene with visitors Archthal and Wall Sworth praised for sportsmanship and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulwrace
Matthews
X Cricket
Wesiness Cains
Messrs
Archthal
Wall Sworth
Stevens Barton
Feaster
Sendar
Hambeden
Watliaims
Crouch
Clem
Techalé
Williams
Hambledon
Federal Hall
Ciaran al T
W.rt
Ims
Mesma
W. C. Griffin
Bourne
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Peeramon
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Halanda
Townsville
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Australia
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Aspro
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Spain
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Barre
Grashebich
Mire
J. M. Thrash
Inglewood
Loserpine
Firnehane
M. A. Macken Sie
Epen
Odd
Malanda Flour Supply
Pow Poa
Eral
Cordonvale
Heralt
Miss Black
Uds
Wie
Elace
Leta
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Craven Darihigh
Iid
Stampa
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