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Legislative Assembly Hansard 1959 Queensland Parliamentary Debates [Hansard] Legislative Assembly WEDNESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 1959 Electronic reproduction of original hardcopy 1422 Supply [ASSEMBLY] Questions WEDNESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER, 1959 Mr. SPEAKER (Hon. A. R. Fletcher, Cunningham) took the chair at 11 a.m. QUESTIONS CHIEF OF C. I. BRANCH AND INSPECTOR CRONAU Mr. LLOYD (Kedron) asked the Minister for Labour and Industry- "(1) In view of the statement made by the new Chief of the C. I. Branch to the 'effect that Inspector W. Cronau is the most zealous and successful detective inves­ tigator Queensland has had, will he advise whether he is in accord with this statement?" "(2) What was the comparative seniority of the two applicants for the position of Chief of the C. I. Branch, the appointee and the Deputy Chief, Inspector Cronau?" "(3) Has the practice of appointing the Deputy to the position of Chief of the Branch been deviated from during the period of the post-war years up to the time of this appointment?" "(4) If Inspector Cronau was the senior of the two applicants and if his experience and service so obviously suited him for the appointment, did he give consideration to the concern that has been caused by the appointment amongst more junior men within the C. I. Branch, who are ambitious and work hard for promotion?" "(5) What factors other than length of police service and efficiency were taken into consideration when making the appointment?" Hon. K. J. MORRIS (Mt. Coot-tha) replied- "(1) The statement to the press was not made as quoted. Inspector Bauer said when pressmen spoke of Inspector Cronau, that Inspector Cronau was (I quote) 'one of the most zealous and successful detective investigators Queensland has had'." "(2) Both were appointed to the rank of Inspector on the same date, i.e., May 16, 1957." "(3) Yes. Inspector F. B. Kearney was assigned from Toowoomba to Inspector in Charge of the C. I. Branch in 1945, and Inspector T. W. Harold came from Roma Street in 1949." "(4) Yes." "(5) Administrative capacity, leadership, capacity to direct and control staff, ability to maintain and promote public relations, &c." "The Honourable Member is not serving the interests either of Police officers or good Police administration by making insin­ uations in questions which are not founded on fact." Questions [18 NOVEMBER] Forestry Bill 1423 MALANDA MILK SUPPLY (2) Is it a fact that the freight from Brisbane to Bundaberg (a distance of 217 Mr. AIKENS (Mundingburra) asked the miles) on draught beer is 127s. per ton, Minister for Health and Home Affairs- and on bottled beer 127s. per ton, whilst "(!) Is it a fact that bottles of milk are from Cairns to Townsville (a distance of put aside by the management of the 211 miles), it is 194s. 3d. per ton on Malanda milk depot at Garbutt and that draught beer and 143s. 6d. per ton on these bottles only are used as samples for bottled beer? testing purposes by officers of your (3) If the freight charges are as stated, department?" will he explain the reason for these "(2) If not, will he inform the House differentials?" from what source and under what circum­ stances are samples of Malanda milk for Hon. G. W. W. CHALK (Lockyer) replied­ testing obtained in Townsville?" "(1 and 2) Freight rates at present apply­ "(3) How are milk samples for testing ing for the carriage of beer between the obtained from dairymen and warm milk under-mentioned places are as follows:- supplies in Townsville and, if in a manner different to that employed in obtaining Rates per Ton samples of Malanda milk, why the From To Mileage I difference?" Bulk Bottled "(4) How are the Malanda road tankers 8. d. 8. d. cleaned at the Garbutt depot after deliver­ Brisbane ll'[aryborough 168 Ill 6 107 0 ing their cargo of milk?" Cairns Ingham .. 144 147 6 143 6 Brisbane Bundaberg 218 127 0 127 0 "(5) If they are cleaned by internal hos­ Cairns .. Townsville 211 180 0 143 6 ing with water, in view of the fact that the area is unsewered and the depot is "(3) There is severe competition situated on hard, unhydroscopic land, how between unlicensed road hauliers as well are these sluicings, which must be con­ as competitiOn with shipping services siderable in quantity, disposed of?" between Brisbane, and Maryborough and Hon. 0. 0. MADSEN (Warwick-Minister Bundaberg, and reduced rates were intro­ for Agriculture and Stock), for Hon. H. W. duced by the previous Labour Govern­ NOBLE (Yeronga), replied- ment, of which the Honourable Member for Cook was a member, in an endeavour "(1) No." to retain the beer traffic for the Railway "(2) Samples of milk from the Malanda Department. factory at Garbutt are obtained by the 'The present Government has continued departmental Inspector visiting the factory that arrangement." and selecting samples himself from the stock in the cold room and off the filling line." PAPER "(3) All milk on the road, whether warm or supplied by the Malanda company, is The following paper was laid on the obtained in the same way. The procedure table:- is set out in Section 133 of the Health Regulation under the Primary Producers' Acts." Organisation and Marketing Acts, 1926 "(4) Tankers are cleaned out with a to 1957. steam hose as soon as possible after having been emptied." "(5) The Malanda factory, although in FORESTRY BILL an unsewered area, is connected to the West SECOND READING-RESUMPTION OF DEBATE End sewer." Debate resumed from 17 November (see RAIL FREIGHT ON BEER p. 1378) on Mr. Muller's motion- "That the Bill be now read a second Mr. ADAIR (Cook) asked the Minister for time." Transport- "Further to my question directed to him Mr. HODGES (Nash) (11.11 a.m.): I am on November 12 regarding railway freight very pleased that the Bill has been re.ceived charges in Northern Queensland as com­ in such a co-operative manner. In the circum­ pared with Southern Queensland,- stances I think the debate should be k~pt (1) Is it a fact that the freight on to the minimum to allow this compreheJ?-SIVe draught beer from Brisbane to Mary­ and effective measure to be passed as quickly borough (a distance of 160 miles) is as possible. Without having any desin:. to Ills. 6d. per ton and on bottled beer stifle debate on this or any other mea~ur0 I 107s. per ton, whilst the freight from say that when a Bill is received as this one Cairns to Ingham (a distance of 143 has, lengthy speeches are unnecessary. miles) is 147s. 6d. per ton on draught The Minister is to be congratulated on beer and 143s. 6d. per ton on bottled bringing in what may be rega:ded as the; beer? first comprehensive Forestry Bill. I have 1424 Forestry Bill [ASSEMBLY] Forestry Bill already spoken about the work of the depart­ matters to which I wish to draw the Minis­ ment and on this occasion I wish to con­ ter's attention. These people hold consider­ fine my remarks to just one or two aspects able quantities of Crown timber for their of the Queensland timber industry. own exclusive use, and thus they have a tre­ I am very interested in the licensing policy mendous advantage over their restricted com­ petitors. That is detrimental to the economics of the Forestry Department. Some people of the sawmilling industry in this State. It are licensed to operate sawmills, others who is not playing the game with the purchaser or may wish to acquire licences sometimes find the people generally. it very difficult to do so. Some licensees obtain supplies of Crown timber, others have Mr. Graham: Don't you believe in free to rely solely on private sources for their enterprise? onerations. In one section of the industry Crown timber supplies are bought at auction Mr. HODGES: Yes, but I do not believ" while others enjoy the privilege of non-com­ in monopolies. petitive sales for their supplies of Crown timber. I have been very interested to know Mr. Graham: It goes to the highest bidder the reason for the discrimination. Recently the Government appointed a committee of Mr. HODGES: It goes to the highest bid· inquiry to investigate the granting of con­ der but when areas are restricted for his sole cessions to various sawmills. The stability of use as he is in a position to get the sup· the sawmilling industry is of great importance plies because of his stronger financial position, to sawmillers who enjoy these privileges. The that may be to the detriment of seven or holder of an unrestricted sawmilling licence eight small millers and is also detrimental to has the advantage of receiving supplies of the economics of the industry. The restrict,.d Crown timber under sound forestry manage­ competitor must pay considerably more ,or ment in the hands of officers of the Forestry his supplies, and the additional cost must have Department. He is virtually guaranteed a serious repercussions on the development of supply of raw material for his mill in per­ the sawmilling industry in this State. On the petuity. Obviously there is a considerable other hand the Crown through its very benign monetary advantage to this privileged licensee. instrument, the Forestry Department, grants If any hon. member doubts me let him offer certain persons very valuable concessions. to change places with any of the good-time That fact must be brought home to those who sawmillers in the State. I guarantee that the receive them. Maryborough sawmill of Lambert Hyne and some of the other large sawmills would not Unlike many other industries, sawmilling change places with these companies.
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