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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1927

Page

8

Sugar Embargo Debate Highlights Queensland's Industry

Prime Minister Bruce defends sugar embargo as vital to North Queensland and White Australia policy. He cites wartime needs, road projects, and sugar’s broader impact on industry, wealth, and regional population. He recalls past embargo decisions, price stabilisation, and Australia’s favorable sugar costs compared with Britain and Europe.

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Efficiency Keynote Amid North Queensland Debate

The speaker urged government focus on efficiency in the sugar industry, resisting outside influence and promising strict controls. He highlighted potential power from by products and a proposed celutex factory, warning against overproduction and the need for district welfare. Applause followed.

Bruce Queensland

Mr Draper Sees Hope in Cairns Prosperity Policy

Mr A J Draper, Cairns Chamber of Commerce president, urged reliance on sound government and national policies to secure local prosperity. He praised the government’s breadth of vision and expected Bruce and Cabinet support to advance Barron Falls and regional industry development, stressing health and contentment as keys to progress.

A. J. Draper Cairns China Ieee Australia Hruce Orthy Mison Gepp Barron Falls

Lausanne Gathering Opens Faith and Order Conference

In Lausanne on August 5 a thousand clergy and officials led a procession to the Lausanne Cathedral and Rumine Palace for the Faith and Order Conference. Ninety national circles were represented, with the Roman Catholic Church the sole Christian religion shown. the aim is closer unity within Christianity amid memory of its dream.

Lausanne Rumine Palace Wnre

St Monica Building Fund Soiree Aids Bazaar a Bright Night

In Hibernian Hall last night promoters of St Monica Church Building Fund staged a social to raise funds for the Sweet Stall and Valais Consant stalls. The hall hosted card games, decorations of palms and colors, and Mrs Amies’s Orchestra performed. Prizes were awarded in a novelty dance won by Missagon McAuliffe and Mr Ryan.

Hibernian Hall The Children of Mary C.V.M.S St. Monica's Church

Prince of Wales broadcast planned for Peace Bridge ceremony

Montreal reports WOT Schenectady will broadcast the voice of the Prince of Wales to the British Empire via short wave during the International Peace Bridge dedication. Australia Africa and Britain are expected to hear the program with reception noted in major centers.

Montreal Schenectady WOT Prince of Wales British Empire International Peace Bridge Niggara Australia Africa Britain Aers

Innisfail court probes shooting of strike picket Hynes

Testimony from Sub-Inspector Meldon and witnesses recaps a wounding near Currajah railway siding during a strike at Wangan. Statements identify Warnecke firing ten rounds and another man firing two shots as police question motives and delays in pursuing the shooter.

J. Ho Currajah Mielliow Warneke Warneler Meldon Lietoetiwes Kerimcal Cattell Slies Warnecke Aoman Jack Hy Hynes Van Jack Hynes Hiynes Neeke Winess Bean Mick Gaunder Signe Stevie

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