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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1938

Page

5

King and Parliament Face Security and Acoustic Woes

London reports detail King’s golf outings and royal visits amid Parliament’s security and acoustics upgrades. Police guard duties for the King at Windsor and Westminster, with plans to install new sound-enhancing macrophones in the Commons to ease debates.

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Cement Industry Growth in Australia Shows Local Production Rise

Canberra reports broader cement industry statistics after a Commonwealth and State conference. Cement manufacturing, established before the Great War, now relies mainly on domestic output with exports limited to Paris Tolland markets. The report notes ten factories nationwide, led by Victoria and New South Wales, and highlights rising capital, plant machinery values, and imported tonnage.

Canberra Conference of Commonwealth and Australia Istown Ghansul New South Wale New South Wales New Seat Wales Australis Vitor Paris

Collision in Toowoomba in Thick Morning Fog

Twin cars collided in Toowoomba this morning amid dense fog. One party, returning to the country after a wedding, suffered concussion during the crash involving Charlee McGrath of Mount Tyson.

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Wool substitutes and the impact on Australian industry

A speech at the International Wool Conference by Sir Earle Page argues for stronger links between wool producers and consumers in Britain and Australia. He warns that reliance on wool substitutes harms employment, tax revenue, and allied industries, urging Australians to boycott artificial fibers for national health and economic stability.

Yoverny Abnuster For Commerce Sir Earle Page Great Britain Sir Earle Fage Betty Bey Dural Paul Cheyne

Ambiguous Street Rivalry Mentioned in Press Fragment

Fragmentary text references Bow Street Strand and Savile Row with hints of rivalry over preferred premises. Mentions newspapers and a “Gomatant” competition of charges at Savile Row, unclear specifics and dates.

Wit Savile Savile Row

Herberton Shire Council Adopts Budget and Rates Plan

The Herberton Shire Council sets the budget and rate framework for the new financial year and schedules a special meeting to finalize rate decisions. Dr. Davie resigns from the council due to health and business pressures, with tributes from fellow councillors and plans to continue local projects, road work, and timber-related issues.

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Council Hears Open Country Concerns and Bookkeeping Review

Hin camp council discusses handling 20000 acres of open country behind camps. Mr Maton to assist as accountant for one month to simplify book keeping. Chairman offers condolences to Dr Wieland on his bereavement.

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