First Annual Cane Growers Conference Opens in Mackay
Delegates from all Queensland mills attend the Mackay Town Hall meeting under the Primary Producers Act with Geo Johnson welcoming Acting Premier W. Forgan Smith who officially opens proceedings. Smith outlines industry gains, sugar production outlook, embargo renewal, and proposed power alcohol and byproduct initiatives to stabilize cane growing and related industries.
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Mackay
Geo. Johnson
Canegrowers’ Council
Mc W. Fergan Smith
Marcel
Queensland
Cane Growers’ Council
George Johnson
Commony
Johnson
W. Forgan Smith
Hig
Organ Smith
Smith
Queensland Cane Grows Em’ Council
Council of Culture
Yoor
Aml S
Surat
Sarina
Plane Creek
Actwe
Australia
Ee Ie
J. Smith
Mator
Central
Sugar Cane Prices Board
Cate
Cane Growers Council Tackles Weighbridge and Tester Roles
At the cane growers conference in Katamia and Pioneer, discussions focus on weekly weighbridge tests by cane testers, inspector visits during crushing, and whether testers should be male or female. Delegates push for clear procedures and a model board award to standardize wages and duties across mills.
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Katamia
Pioneer
Coyne
Kalamia
Moory
Pritchard
Mackiniay
Mackinlay
Stevens
Henry
Central Board
T. A. Powell
Preystone
Scanlon
Tully
Polly Mill
Suppliers Association
Inkerman Mill Suppliers
Cane Price Board
Cane Growers Council
Model Board
Dennis Turbine fire test and setup described
The article reports a concealed test of a Dennis Turbine fire engine at Cairns with 45 psi to 175 psi output, first at the wharf and then Abbott Street. Demonstrations used canvas hoses, a 300 gpm capacity, and a high pressure pump while onlookers were soaked. the event was part of a loan approval process and noted improvements for difficult access sites.
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Cairns
Abbott Street
Connie Chambers
Public Accounts Committee Recommends New Sydney to Cairns Route
The Federal Public Accounts Committee proposes a three weekly voyage from Sydney calling at Brisbane Cairns Townville on return trips. Subsidies are considered necessary to support the service amid ongoing transport needs.
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Melbourne
Acemittee
Sydney
Bristo Cairns
Townville
Witnesses and Prosecution Clash Over Sugar Works License
The hearing details a dispute about beer casks and club premises within the Sugar Works area, with witness testimony about forged permits, a government proclamation, and a confrontation over a list seized from a club room. The Senior Sergeant questions license status as Quinn builds his case toward a possible dismissal.
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Quinn
Johnny Hoare
Wilson
Clib Room
PML
Innisfail Protest over No Appearance in Referenda Case
Magistrate laments no appearance of Division Returning Officer in referenda cases. Jammes Reynolds and others faced fines for failing to vote. charges adjourned to March 31 as representations were sought amid health notes and procedural doubts.
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Quinn
Mr. Quinn
Saxe Mer
Geen
Innisfail
Coun
T. E. Dwyer
P.M
D.K.C
Jammes Reynolds
Vandeleur
Fendant
Jewan
Dwyer
John Edward Hogan
Matilde Jane Figimmomis
D.eo
Rainfall Dashboard Reports Vary Across Queensland Coast
Weather records show heavy falls along the South Coast with scattered totals across the Gulf and Maranoa divisions. Darling Downs reports range from light rain to over 12 inches in Maryborough and Yangan to Dalby, while a clear morning follows showers near Pacific regions between Cooktown and St. Lawrence.
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Brisbane
Ray
Gulf
Maranoa
South Coast
Hawaiia
Maryborough
Darling Downs
Yangan
Dalby
Pacific
Cooktown
St. Lawrence
Bundaberg
Thargomindah
Shanghai Horrors Invasion Evacuations And Riots
Five thousand foreigners mainly Japanese and Portuguese flee the Shanghai native quarter as chaos expands outside the Settlement. Armoured trains spar with shadows of forces, looting and fires rage in the Chinese City with reports of killings and naked civilians, while British forces defend the Northern Boundary and suffer casualties. The scene depicts a city spiraling into violence and fear amid strikes and martial law.
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Shanghai
Merthetnars
Bhantung
Turmoil in Shanghai as Siege, Sniping Persist
March 22 Shanghai reports ongoing unrest as water services halt and strikers disrupt transit. Armored cars arrive from Hong Kong amid street battles in the International Settlement. civilians are wounded or killed as Nationalist sniping continues along the eastern border. British officers seek safe passage amid student demonstrations and tense escorts.
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Shangilal
Shanghai
Soo
Chinatown
Moon
Hongkong
International Settlement
Hanghal
National
Iat
Guing
Pywhame
Fred
Armored Car Patrols Reinforce Shanghai Settlement
The Northern run has been reinforced amid intensified patrols. Patrolled checkpoints report all armed guards admitted to the settlement. Security teams and local authorities maintain quiet streets as operations continue.
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Shanghai
Sniping Eases in Shanghai as Cantonese Forces Advance
The situation in Shanghai has eased with sniping nearly ceasing after a large Cantonese force moved into the native quarter to crush Shantang troops who refused to surrender. Authorities report many internees, while repatriation is controlled by Japanese officials. Refugees remain in streets with limited access to aid.
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Ceosa
Shanghai
Lae
Japan
Surrendered troops in Shanghai amid Cantonese action
Readable text describes fifteen hundred anti Reds surrendering to Settlement Authorities in Shanghai's native quarter amid Cantonese operations. The scene mentions Japanese and local guards, with unclear details on fate or disposition and a request for repatriation to Shawty.
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Shanghai
Marehi
de Hanting
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