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Queensland Parliamentary Debates [Hansard] Legislative Assembly THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 1946 Electronic reproduction of original hardcopy 468 Co-operative Societies Bill. [ASSEMBLY.] Questions. THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER, 1946. Mr. SPEAKER (Hon. S. J. Brassington, }'ortitude Valley) took the chair at 11 a.m. QUESTIONS. DUMARESQ-::YIACINTYRE 'WATER ScHEiviE. lUr. NICKLIN (Murrumba-Leader of the Opposition) asked the Secretary for Public Lands- '' In reference to the Dumaresq-Mac Intyre irrigation proposals-(1) what is the total area in Queensland which it is expeeteu will benefit under this scheme, (2) in what parishes in the Goondiwindi land agent's district is benefited land situated, and ( 3) will he give a broad outline of the pro posals, particularly as to the sizes of farms in the benefited area and the purposPs for which irrigation will be applied 1 '' Hon. A. JONES (Charters Towers) replied- '' The agreement between the Govern ments of Queensland and New South \Vales regarding the proposals for conservation of water on the border streams will shortly be the subject of legislation to be brought before the House. ~When the measure is introduced, information on the lines sought will lw given.'' IXQUIRY INTO BREAD INDUSTRY. Mr. KERR (Oxley) asked the Secretary for Health and Home Affairs- '' ~Will he consider establishing a special committee to inquire into all aspects of the bread industry in Queensland on the fo!Jmy ing points of reference :-(1) Hygiene, &e., in bakeries and in delivery and handling of bread; (2) improving quality of bread, standardising varieties of bread, and methods of weighing; (3) bread zoning; ( 4) licensing of manufacturers and distri buters; ( 5) price of bread to the con sum er '1 '' Hon. A. JONES (Charters Towers Secretary for Public Lands), for Hon. T. A. FOLEY (Normanby), replied- '' The question of further improving the quality of bread is receiving consideration. I am advised by my professional and tech· nieal advisers that the bread standards prescribed in the Queensland Food and Drug Regulations are the most comprehen sive. of their kind in the British Empire and .are not excelled in any country; also that Queensland bread generally is at least equal in caloric value to that of bread pro duced in any part of the British Empire or the United States of America. I am further advised that Queensland produces the strongest and most uniform wheat and :flour in Australia, and in the opinion of more than one authority the best quality bread. I n~ould refer the hon. member to the answer to a question asked by the hon. member for Sandgate on the 5th instant.'' State's Tourist Resources. [19 SEPTEMBER.] State's Tourist Resources. 469' STATE'S TOURIST RESOURCES. nnd expressed themselves as being absolutely staggered at the potentialities. I say quite Mr. JESSON (Kennedy) (11.4 a.m.): I definitely that there is nothing in the world move- to compare with Queensland in the way of '' 1. That, in the opinion of this House, tomist resorts. It can be said to be an all the development of Queensland's tourist the-year-round resort. The Atherton Table resources, particularly islands of the Bar land is in the North. Then there is the West, rier Reef and the northern wonderland and the coast offers magnificent beaches and between Bowen and Cooktown, is in the bathing facilities. national interest, and that every effort be made by the Commonwealth and State The personnel of the Queensland Tourist Governments to develop the tourist industry Development Board is- and to facilitate the provision of all modern Chairman: Mr. E. A. Ferguson, Assistant forms of transport and accommodation, so Under Secretan- of the Premier's and Chief that Queensland may share in the overseas Secretary's Department. tourist trade at as early a date as possible. Mr. J. P. Haney, Surveyor-General of '' 2. That this resolution be brought to Queensland. the notice of the R.ight Honourable the Mr. F. P. Byme, Secretary of the Prime Minister.'' Queensland Licensing Commission. I move this motion with a complete knowledge Mr. W. A. Rogers, Secretary of the Co- of what this State, and particularly the ordinator-General's Department. nortl1ern part of it, has to offer to the world In those four gentlemen we have represen in the way of tomist resorts. It has wonders tatives of the various sub-departments that possessed by no other country in the world. will play leading parts in planning and plot I do not wish to be thought parochial but ting the future tourist trade of the State. naturally I must speak of the electorate I I know from my own personal knowledge that represent because in it is unquestionably to these men have visited most of the Queensland be found some of the greatest tourist attrac resorts and consequently even at the moment tions, especially on the coastline. Of course, have a great knowledge of the subject. In I am fortunate in being in that area, but as addition, they are leaving Brisbane at an I have pointed out I wish to deal with this early date to visit the various areas, carry subject on broad lines. 'rhe motion refers to out investigations, and make recommendations .. the ''northern wonderland between Bowen and Their terms of reference are- Cooktown," but in the course of the de bate 1. The minimum requirements of Queens mention will be made of other resorts, which land from the point of view of tomist may give a lead to those who are planning resources development. the future tourist trade of Australia. 2. The selection of particular localities At the outset I will briefly touch on what is (or areas in which to mist facilities may be being done at the moment to start this very established), having regard to the factors important trade. The resorts of Queensland of existing transport facilities, and methods have been visited by many people, mostly from by which such facilities might be improved. the southern States, but the- overseas visitors to thes€- places have been very few. Perhaps 3. The means by wl1ich the tourist facili I should say the tourist trade has been very ties at Lamington Park and the Barrier small, for the reason that in the past our Reef islands might best be developed. resorts have not been so publicised as they 4. The best form of tenure and other have be€n recently. During the war they were conditions that might be offered to private Yisited by many Americans, Englishmen and enterprise to develop tourist resources in nationals from other countries who have been Queensland, such as the Barrier Reef, where in Australia, and it is now up to us to boost special opportunities exist, because such them in every way possible. We must get attractions arc not available elsewhere in nway from the old style of catering for Australia. tourists and do the things that will cause Or the world. tourists who return to their own locality to Mr. Bruce: advertise our attractions. · lUr. JESSON: That is true. That boarcf On 1 March, 1946, there was a conference will meet the chairman of the various shin at Canberra, attended by Commonwealth and councils and other bodies interested in this State tourist officers, at which the future work for the development of the State. tourist trade of Australia was discussed. It A point to be considered is tl1at tourist was decided that the general publicity angle trade not only serves to cater for the pleasure of our tourist business be handled by of the people, but constitutes Dne of the the Department of Information of the Com greatest advertisements of our industrial and monwealth Government, and that the State agricultural industries that one could pos Tourist bureaus and offices should be respon sibly have. People who are desirous of sible for advertising and arranging tours, &c. developing industries or who may wish to As a result a Tourist Development Board has place their sons on the land visit tourist been set up in Queensland. New South Wales, resorts primarily for pleasure but also in order Victoria, and the other States have estabhshed to see what is being done here. People from similar organisations. Recently a number of other States and overseas have visited them Parliamentarians from New South Wales came indeed we might say they came, they saw, and to Queensland and went north to Rockhamp they were conquered by the opportunities ton, Bowen, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. offering in that area, by the good government They were taken on fishing trips by local men of the country and other things, and settled 470 State's Tourist Resources. [ASSEMBLY.] State's Tourist Resources. here. I repeat that not onlv does the tomist I trust that the board set up in Queensland trade bring revenue to tl~e State but its will deal with that matter as expeditiously development senes to advertise the potentiali· as possible. I can imagine nothing worse ties of Queensland and to encourage people than going to a hotel and finding such a to settle here. For that reason I think this S•tate of affairs existing-it must have a board must also keep in mind the wisdom of detening effect on tourists who come hen' getting .away from the Barrier Reef and the from other parts of the world ar1d from other Lam~ngton ~lateau. For example, I suggest States. I was really astounded to learn that n;1 mterestmg tour through the Lockyer these hotels lacked such important facilities. ;,~lley, over the Darling Downs, through And the charges for accommodation also ,·ungaroy and back to Brisbane.