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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 25, 1929

Page

13

Cane for payments debate over cane varieties and inspector power

A heated discussion on cane payments continues with Mr Moore and Mr Chapman clashing over inspector authority. Grievances focus on growing non sweet varieties and the impact on sugar yield, with proposals for amendments to limit central power and protect growers' livelihood as members argue for a balanced, majority sweet cane approach.

Earl Moore Claughter Chapman Bai Cunningham Badib Mr. Chapin

Amendment carried amid debate over analysis and loans

The meeting approved the amendment by a 29 to 19 vote, with a similar margin to carry the motion. Members clashed over analysis payments and loan sources, while the chairman urged farmers to wait for final payments before pressing petitions. A brief exchange touched on the Cane Price Board and farmer relief. Potatoes, fruit, vegetables, and water were noted as preventing rickets in children.

Farl Cadet Earl Moore Mr. Earl Weill Mer Eatee Jihe

Warwick Farm Meeting Divides Turf War Tote Dividend

Sydney November 24 AJ.C. Warwick Farm races feature Malden Handicap first heat with Eire 6 Tintees leading, Bouveret, Echo Point, Jean Margot, Lady Doris in chase. Alberic margins and a two-length gap highlight a crowded field, with time 1.14. Second event details show Green Moor, Backhampton, Mountebank among entries, time 1.14. Alberic wins, followed by Samite and Ketch, with odds and placements noted for a large field. Macquarrie Grove Handicap follows with similar field dynamics and times, continuing the busy program at Warwick Farm.

Tintees Echo Point Jean Margot Lady Doris Wea

Brisbane Assembly Debates Tax Bill and Arbitration Clash

In Brisbane the Treasurer W H Barnes moves to extend the super land tax with opposition calling it iniquitous and a breach of promises to abolish it. The debate covers government finances, alleged mismanagement, and references to previous administrations. The session ends with the second reading push and adjournment after 34 to 2 vote.

Brisbane W. H. Barnes K. Papes Lab. Heten Lhe G. P. Barnes Nat Warwick Cace W. Forgan Smith

Control board limits match to three days

Sydney reports that on November 22 the Board of Control announced the match between teams would be limited to three days. The notice came from Mr Oxlade, representing the board.

Sydney Oxlade

Memory's Win In Sunday Aquatics Race

Memory Alma wins Sunday afternoon aquatics race after a successful sale. Event details are limited but highlight Memory Alma as the victor in the afternoon session.

Memory Alma

British Government weighs Scullin migration request

London reports the British Government has not decided on migration representations by Mr J H Scullin the Australian minister. Officials say the government will avoid creating an ambiguous precedent and may seek a supplementary contract to adjust a vital clause of the 34 million scheme while adding new obligations.

Steteres Ao Ana Beemer Emae Oe London Australian Press Association Ue J H. Scullin Commonwealth

Butterfly fish in West Africa described in fragment

Readable scraps note butterfly fish in West Africa, with phrases about they then alight and move along the surface, but the text is fragmentary and unclear. The excerpt hints at behavior but lacks full context or coherent narrative.

West Africa

Train Plundered as Bandits Kill Passengers on Bulgarian Frontier

Belgrade reports bandits attacked the Orient Express from Constantinople to Paris between the tier station and Tzaribrod. Two passengers were killed, others wounded, the train damaged. Only the engine reached Tzaribrod. Bulgarian authorities closed the frontier and sent troops to pursue presumed Ouzenalt bandits.

Belgrade Constantinople Paris Tzaribrod Tzaribrid

South Johnstone Water Supply Proposal Debated

In Innisfail on November 22 Johnstone Shire Council set to interview the South Johnstone Co-operative. The inquiry scheme involves Rev James Sibree D D, church architect and LM.S. missionary to Madagascar, who has died at 93.

South Johnstone Innisfail Johnstone Shire Council South Johnstone Co-operative Mil Ox South Townstone Towns James Sibree D.D Lm.s Madagascar

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