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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1903
Page
2
A 1900 discussion argues white workers can cut cane but shortages threaten mills. Data show rising white labor share in Mackay and Queensland, with calls to extend transition time while evaluating long term labor policy and economic impact.
Weather notes recount heavy rain and thunderstorms across towns including Brisbane and Adelaide with river rises and river at Mari en noted. Rainfall totals reach up to 2.1 inches in places and hail damaged buildings in Barcaldine and Langton areas while wheat drying is hindered by showers.
The article reports Leake and Nowermlberih arguing that imperial interference endangers both Britain and colonies but self-government requires free, voluntary devolution. Galloway cites Malfour's speech and the Free Federation, warning partition and party divisions threaten the national question and colonial autonomy.
A garbled telegrams-based report details a court proceeding where multiple parties faced charges of cannibalism and other alleged crimes at a hotel event. The verdicts and attendance implications are unclear, but the piece mentions a banquet, a police officer appointment, and references to witnesses, digestion of the case, and potential sentencing.
The PRP gathers with officials including Fowkies and Swayne to receive agricultural reports from Queensland and other bodies. Proceedings cover cattle control, stallion registration proposals, land and tenant rights, central mills, and preparations for an upcoming show committee, with President Shannon declined and Bore elected.
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