Railway Demurrage Rules and Delays Discussed
A chamber meeting reviewed freight demurrage at Long Reach station. Mr J Bleinders noted trucks turn quickly and future gains unlikely. Minister Dusagn said unloading times and consignee checks were under study, with regulations limiting loading windows and exemptions for certain days. The discussion covered advice notes to consignors and yard inspections by station staff.
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J. Blelenders
Minister For Public Instruction
Mtr. O. H
Mir. E. Dusagn
Longreach
Dugean
Te Chamber
Ponsignens
The Banks Trophy and CQRA Placings Show Winners
The CQRA announced the 1084 placings at last week's event and noted the presentation of trophies to trainers with 22 winners. Basham won the Jockeys' trophy after a keen contest, final score 30 to 9 in a dead heat to Rafters 39. Owners included W. Rubin, Moor W. O'Neill, J. W. Rafter, W. Hart, Edkins and HC. mB. A. WI. Basham achieved 13 seconds, 18 thirds. Rafter 2 seconds, 8 thirds. Townsend 24 seconds.
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CQRA
Basham
Rafters
Mr. Bana
W. Om
H. Rubin
Moor
W. O'Neill
J. W. Rafter
W . Hart
Overhead Bridge Debate Between Chamber and Minister
A letter from the Chamber to the Minister questioned safety on the overhead railway crossing stating trains stop briefly as longer trains pass and urging a bridge. The Minister replied he would consider the matter in light of the Chamber's concerns and signatures in the petition.
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Tapas 2
E. Dame
Dewees
Chamber
Minter
Abe
Ebe
Stan Sen
National Council of Women of Queensland
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Bulimba
Satis
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Eagle Street
Brisbane
Emerald
Wow South Wales
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Newcastle
Yass
Harden
Orange
Forbes
Dubbe
Aries, Bi
D. Basham
K. Rafter War
National Council of
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Longreach Printing CO. Ltd
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