10 Nov 1911
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
1
Melson visited on Thursday and pupils received at the Nelson Hall. Pupils prepared for all the local examinations with terms on application at Palings Warehouse Carns or at the Nelson Hall.
The Cairns inquiry into the Sugar Company bounty scheme began with chairman Sir John Gordon presiding. Witnesses included H. Ogilvie and J. Lewis detailing costs for sugar production and protection, with discussions on agreements and compliance in the Mulgrave district.
Testimony discusses rate setting for piecework, fair wages, and living costs in the North. Mr Martyn argues equitable scales, condemns "white labour" discrimination and deportation of aliens, while His Honour challenges harsh contracts and urges humane treatment.
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