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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
3
A long article outlines a Central Mills project on the Johnstone River to solve labor shortages. It details a white labor settlement scheme, funding, allotments, farm sizes, and labor allocations with figures on acreage, blocks, and expected yields. It mentions officials and committees guiding the plan and the aim to attract workers to the coast.
The report covers Mr M. Boy’s views on a weekly subsidy for transshipment and transport costs to aid cotton and sugar shipments, with proposals for Government aid, a state refinery at Townsville, and criticisms of private mills. It notes potential vessel movements, government involvement, and the impact on farmers and producers in the sugar industry.
Mr Molle returned from a six month tour to the Hawaiian Islands where he observed sugar cultivation trials at Hone ule. He notes methods using irrigation and planted plots with careful water management to improve yields. Trustees supervised by Dr Maxwell oversaw experiments aimed at cane protection and pest control, with hopes to expand successful practices and labor implications for island growers.
Mr Kenna asked in the House about the classification of central mills. The Treasurer replied with three classes A B and C detailing mills under each. Class A includes major mills such as the General Sugar Mill Coralba and Plane Creek with others listed. Class B includes several mills currently in that group. Class C covers mills taken over by the Treasury and controlled by the Comptroller of Central Sugar Mills with current examples named.
Farmers report frost damage and labor shortages slowing cane growing and milling in Bundaberg area. Springhill and Gin Gin districts suffer poorer yields as frost and weather strain harvesting efforts. workers seek higher wages amid uncertain prospects for the season.
Reading from a damaged OCR, the report notes a lighter crop in the North Kolan area with labor shortages and disrupted milling. The fragment mentions Sepected altet and a break in production at Evvixta Mill impacting several positions and the overall harvest quality.
Weather remains unsettled for plantations and crops likely to bottom between 60 and 70. Some states plan mating around a ten day fortnight, but full crop generality not expected for five weeks. Town pecs trading from August first list about 9478 tons. correspondence notes data up to doubt.
Kahtor Mercury reports mild frost impact. Cane and sugar prospects improve. a mill at Cattle Creek is likely with low cost machinery and new contracts. Government may take over Tomer Shire lines to cut transport costs. Palms estate to crush next year after partial production this year as European farmers expand cultivation. District-wide cane yields look strong into next year, but risk remains if Government actions raise sugar costs. August 1, 1905.
A bulk trial at the central mill produced six to seven tons, slightly better than usual. The mill will continue experiments with another trial planned early next week. Pleystowe Mill and a related matter at the Treasury are noted with a claim of £8241 in principal and interest.
Zam-Buk marketed as a universal healing balm for skin ailments including eczema rashes ulcers and sores. An advertisement fragment touts relief for wounds burns and other irritations but provides no verifiable medical evidence.
London reports five tourists killed in the Alps yesterday. The accident increases Alpine fatalities as travelers confront treacherous conditions and mounting danger in the mountain regions.
Reports from London indicate partial disruption of American goods inflow to Shanghai and Canton with signs of government disarray. Famine fears in Spain grow as children go hungry while 15 000 workers mobilize with rifles amid unrest and possible revolt.
War Stores Regulations trigger control measures by the War Office in London. Peasants in Courhhind province, Russia, sack 22 municipal buildings, plunder state funds, and destroy defense facilities. In Tainemne Russia, peasants invade estates and kill three landlords.
Brisbane telegram reports the Queensland National Bank held its half year meeting. The balance sheet shows a net profit of £2,000, the chairman notes a promising outlook for the coming season in dairy farming sugar and pastoral industries. Wool clip expected to rise supporting stock prices and increased money circulation awaiting investment.
Brisbane traders protest the Trade Marks Bill and Commerce With Other Countries Bill. The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions and sent them to Queensland MPs and the Federal Minister of Trade and Customs. The article notes notices of several other bills and parliamentary divisions with debates on marsupial pest control and stallion tax.
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