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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
3
Article discusses industrial reform in the sugar sector, arguing for capital realignment and wage changes. It analyzes American and foreign influences, production costs, and proposed safeguards amid mounting tensions over prices and territorial control. The piece references Pacific and Philippine contexts and considers American responsibilities in sugar trade and imperial relations.
The article outlines promoters urging landowners to join a sugar scheme to secure blocks of land, with payments per acre and anticipated employment. It notes opposition from some supporters, concerns over timing, and the potential impact of European crop expectations on prices and storage needs.
A recent practical test of a 4 cup sand filter by J Rg Pudi manages at the Murnan and Mossman central mill MacKay shows rapid, efficient debris removal after clarifying operations. The unit operates at 2s per gallon and promises further details soon. Separate notes promote Keating’s Powder for bugs and beetles, sold by chemists.
Parliament hears Dr Maxwell's analysis of central sugar mills asset values and security. The report covers depreciation, land securities, mortgage lands, and the financial position of mills under absolute government control including maintenance costs and worker welfare bonuses.
A fragmented historical text presents neighbors and townsfolk discussing stories, beliefs, and events. It includes quotes and musings about truth, memory, and communal narratives, with uncertain attributions and scattered dialogue.
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