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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 25, 1929

Page

10

Payments for Cane Systems Compared Hambledon Growers

A Worree meeting of about fifty Hambledon Mill suppliers debated paying by analysis versus a flat rate for the 1930 cane crop. Debates centered on co efficiency, mills, and whether to pressure CSR for an analysis scheme, with growers citing better returns under other mills and concerns over signs of misalignment between payment and sugar value.

Worée Hambledon C.S.R A. W. Brown E. C. Earl Mr. Earl Mulgrave Cane Prices Board CSR Weill Woree Badila Earl Cane Board Cane Price Board Moore Seenee Rails Mr. Moore Chairman Queensland Sydney Heligoland Mourilyan Goondi CBR Earle C.c.s Mr. W. Reid C.S.A Mr. Cooper Eerl Hambleden Chateau A. J. Draper Mulgrave Mill Hambledon Mill Directes Earlet Chapman

Cane Prices Board dispute at Edmonton growers meeting

A meeting of Edmonton cane growers discusses payments under Cane Prices Board figures. The chairman notes disparities between mill payments and grower earnings, with debate over financing, profit shares, and fair compensation based on cane value rather than quantity, amid calls for better terms.

Cane Prices Board Ezbinda Moummen Mulgrave Hambledon Tle C.S.A E. C. Earl Mr. Earl C.S.R. Company

Chinese Civil War Shrinks Pekin Hankow Rail Resources

Amid the Chinese Civil War, virtually all Pekin Hankow railway stock has been commandeered for troop trains. Chiang Kai Shek marshals 100000 troops at the Hunan border to halt the Kai Min Chun advance on Hankow. An air visit by Finance Minister Soong to Hankow signals possible peace talks, though Kuo Min Chun resists monetary settlement and vows to crush the Son regime. If Chiang does not stop Kuo Min Chun, Wina may fall and forces may retreat to Nanking. South of the front, Wuchau fell to the Ironsides army as Kwangsi Kwantung border campaigning continues and Canton is being prepared as a fallback.

Pekin-Hankow Chiang Kai-Shek Hunan Kai Min Chun Hankow T. V. Soong Kuo Min Chun Son Chiang Wina Nanking Wuchaw Ironsides Kwangsi-Kwantung Canton

Cane sugar dispute at Hambledon mills and farmers meet

A heated exchange among Hambledon sugar company officials and farmers centers on cane efficiency and a proposed agreement. Members discuss 7-coefficient pricing, sweetness from northern cane, and suspected underpayment to farmers, with critics accusing the company of misallocating profits and calling for better transparency and consistency across Mulgrave and Hambledon mills.

Coal Crisis Looms as Conference Fails to Settle

Canberra reports the Coal Conference, summoned by Prime Minister Scullin, ended with little prospect of resolving the coal dispute. Sydney notes the ARU chief Champion vows federal force may back workers, warning that NSW’s police move at Rothbury Colliery could trigger interstate repercussions.

Canberra J. H. Scullin Sydney A.R.U E. Champion New South Wales Rothbury Miners’ Federation Railway Union Federal

Clemenceau, Former War Minister, Dies at 68

Paris reports M. Clemenceau, who served as Minister for War from 1917 onward, died today at age 68. The veteran French statesman passed away in Paris, authorities said, marking the end of a pivotal era in wartime leadership.

Paris M. Clemenceau

Australian Rugby Beats Halifax 58–9 in London

The Australian national rugby team defeated Halifax 58 to 9 in London on November 23. Australia led 20 to 9 at halftime as the match concluded.

London Halifax Australia

England's Third Test Team for Wigan December 4

England selects Sullivan and Brown of Wigan along with Atkinson of Castleford and O'Rourke of Leeds for the Third Test against Australia at Wigan on December 4. Other named players include Ostler, Hutt, Thomas, Fildes, Woodleigh, Butters, with reserves Mason and r.

England Wigan Sullivan Brown Atkinson Castleford O'Rourke Leeds Onee Davies Arrington Ostler Hutt St. Bentham Halifax Thomas Lee Fildes St. Helen's Woodleigh Butters Swinton Mason

Queensland Deseret Plant Plans and Tariff Plea

Sydney November 22 Mr Matthew Bloomer founder of Bloomer's Chains Ltd and works manager arrived Newcastle reporting plans to establish a large plant in South Brisbane with over 100000 pounds capital and a 50000 pounds plant employing 400 to 500 men He criticized the Queensland Government for not aiding the industry as promised He noted the firm makes 180 kinds of chains and he planned to seek a higher tariff on imported chains in Canberra

Sydney Matthew Bloomer Bloomer’s Chains Ltd Newcastle South Brisbane Queensland Canberra

Beasleys Dilemma Hits Labor Council Vote in Sydney

Sydney Labour Council declares the Industrial Peace Conference black. It plans to urge delegates to rescind the executive’s recent decision to represent at the conference. The move pleases Communists and could force Mr J A Beasley to choose between Scullin and Labour Council loyalties.

Sydney Labour Council J. H. Scullin Melbourne Industry J. A. Beasley Mr. Scullin

Boys Arrested After Obstruction Placed on Rail Line

Two boys were arrested yesterday and will face charges in Children's Court for placing an obstruction on the railway line at Hill Street crossing Muswellbrook. The Brisbane Express, moving slowly, struck the object. The driver halted the train and officers found a drawbar placed near the points connecting the Shell Company siding with the northern line.

Sydney Hillstreet Crosking Muswellbrook Brisbane Express Shell Company

New South Wales Post record score in Australia Test

Sydney report: New South Wales posted 8 for 629 declared after a mammoth innings on Saturday. England struggled to 171 for three at stumps as the visitors chased a daunting target.

Sydney New South Wales England

Australian Military forces report warns of budget cuts

Brisbane November 22 The annual report by Inspector-General Sir Chauvel states the Military Board exhaustively studied economy options but cannot maintain gains without more funds. It warns that without increased funding the Army cannot sustain existing positions and will need further reductions. key programs including senior leadership training, development, buildings upkeep, and coast defense rearmament may be cut.

Brisbane Sir Chauvel Military Board

Stribling to Fight Carnera Again in Paris in December

London reports indicate Stribling and Carnera will meet again in Paris during the second week of December with potential opponents including Denier and Heeney. Details suggest a controversial outcome could affect earnings if fouls are called.

London Stribling Carnera Paris Denier Heeney

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Hambledon Growers Page der Ici Cargements Moe E& C. Earl Innisfail Sewacinek Mr. Axentra Mr. Chapman Plane Creek Peembleden F. C. P. Curlewis C F Edmonton Am Inci Ham Powe C.5.r Fae I Ti Curlewis Labour Kangaroos MR. Beasley W. v Allsopp Cesar General Chauvel Stribling and Carnera
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