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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 20, 1922

Page

8

Sugar Duty Debate Marks Tariff Board Views

Melbourne Oct 1 The Tariff Board assesses sugar duty amid arguments from sugar producers and manufacturers. The board cautions against unnecessary duty, arguing Australia’s sugar industry is economically vital and central to livelihoods, while urging balanced protection without inflating costs.

Melbourne Tariff Board Dali Bald Nigar Commonwealth Australia Cnti Sesmonally Ausitaia Migar Industno China

Melbourne views on sugar duty in Victorian press

Brisbane reports a Melbourne line that the Watt amendment failed and the government would face a duty rise or renewal of the sugar agreement. The Age accuses the premier of coercive pressure while sugar growers fear renewed protection. wheat growers are cited as seeking best world prices. The piece frames sugar policy as a long running political tool.

Brisbane Melbourne Thusday Prem Watt Sarre Ork Age Ppa Arias Zepma Binaasin

Bedroom Wrecked by Night Storm near St Lucia

Bir A. Berga of St Lucia reports severe storm damage at home after a fierce night event. The dwelling’s front area was wrecked and a verandah tile burst. phone lines were broken, halting communication to neighbors and others in the area. Berga’s 9 year old child, miraculously unharmed, was indoors during the incident and the front building was heavily damaged.

Bir A. Berga St. Lucia Mir. Bergin Airs Bergin

Useful Rains Boost Wheat Crops Across Districts

Toowgombe October 18 Splendid rain falls over the wheat districts. Wheat Board Chairman Morgan says rain will be of inestimable value to late crops and could lift total production by over one million bushels. Downs rain, though welcome, is deemed too late for most wheat but beneficial for millet maize and sorghum and favorable for cotton planting.

Toowgombe Mr. Morgan The Wheat Board F¢ Binns Brisbane Department of Agriculture Gibson Agroitora

Mr Pritchard Replies to Critics in Brisbane

The report cites Mr G H Pritchford responding to Mr Swayne amid debate on hema goduntey and CSA Cor tad beliefs. It notes Swayne's stance and calls for concrete examples while criticising evasive behavior and political hypocrisy within the wage east ir tras context.

Brisbane G. H. Pritchford Swayne Hema Goduntey

Prospecting Licenses to Visiting Geologist

A brief report notes prospecting licenses issued to a visiting geologist in Queensland. The licenses authorize exploration on Crown lands in the area of Oratla. The item highlights regulatory steps for outsiders seeking mineral surveys.

Queensland Oratla

Buried Alive: Mother and Son Fatal Well Collapse

In Perth on October 18 a well collapse killed a mother and her son. Local authorities report the incident as a deadly accident with rescue teams sealing the site and investigating the cause. The tragedy adds to regional safety concerns regarding shallow wells and construction hazards.

Doctor Charged Over Conduct At Sydney Hospital

Sydney October 17 The New South Wales Medical Board actions against Dr De Zlotkowski of Sydney follow a complaint by Arthur Kennet Pure Food Inspector Department of Public Health and by the Royal Alexander Children s Hospital and the National Association for the Prevention and Care of Consumption The board alleges he solicited parents and patients to hire him in private capacity and offered treatment in public hospitals or elsewhere The inquiry was adjourned with the complainant present and further action anticipated

Sydney New South Wales Medical Board Ato Curtain Covn al de Zlotkowski Arthur Kennet Department of Public Health Capady Maine Zlotkow

Constipation remedy claims and dubious health claims

An OCR fragment promotes Gruen salts as a universal health fix for constipation. It touts rapid relief, implies broad bodily cleansing and improved energy, and claims universal sale through chemists, with sensational language and dubious medical framing.

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