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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1921
Page
10
The article discusses motor cycle demand and engine power versus economy, noting supplier pretexts and consumer caution. It mentions proposed price reductions from April 18 and hopes for international races, including the Australian tour and Indianapolis comparison.
The article notes rising material and labor costs and weak demand shaping output in the motor industry. It warns prices for manufactured articles may fall later as producers adjust inventories and production shifts toward machines rather than consumer goods.
The piece argues that after the war deflation, unemployment, and reduced production threaten Australia. It notes workers’ unions remain alert, wage pressures rise, and governments must address shortages as industry declines and employment drops across major sectors.
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