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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1939
Page
2
Schedule from VLE Melbourne lists a 8:20 pm recital by the National Military Band titled Songs of the People. The program includes contemporary composers and spang appears in the notes. Late news follows at 10 pm with market reports and additional sporting updates, then recorded music at 10 am. Summary of the day’s news at 11:20. Close at 11:30.
On Monday August 78 1898 the Bright Breakfast Session airs from 7am. The Cairne Post News Service presents Mothers' Session at 10:30 with Clore at 12 noon Midday Melodies at 12:45 Theatre News 5:15 Music of Romance 20 Close 5pm Smile Club 5:30 Uimner Music 6:20 The Key tom Cocktail 6:40 Weather and Vides 6:42 Cairne Theatre News 6:45 The Crimea Trail 7:00 Plantation Melodies 7:35 The Broken
Betah motorists increasingly travel by land across Europe to India as the Automobile Association of London issues nearly 1000 itineraries. A new standard route system and printed sections offer petrol, road, hotel, and ferry details with reverse directions for return trips. Alternate routes run via Central Europe and the Balkans or France and the North African coast, signaling broader overland options for Australian motorists.
The Melbourne Carnival Car Rally promises £400 in prizes with first prize a £100 gold trophy from General Motors Holden. Awards cover Classes A to C and a special woman’s prize for top female driver. Rally runs from October 25 across Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Mildura, with the Perth to Melbourne section starting October 22.
The International Six Days MT trial, hosted by German authorities, will be held in Berchtesgaden Bavarian Alps. It is the world’s premier reliability contest drawing national teams and riders from Europe, with two subevents the International Treaty and the Silver Vase. A cross-country reentry race will also feature, testing motorcycles on mountain terrain and endurance.
The report discusses defense spending and its impact on unemployment, noting a transition of subcidential funds to defence accounts and the need to finance expansion through taxation rather than central bank credit if unemployment is low. It compares Britain’s early wartime experience to that of the past, forecasts Mr. Keane’s loan prospects, and highlights export price movements in wheat and wool amid defense mobilization and fiscal policy debates.
Brisbane reports rising war fears amid rugby union tour talks. Australia may face decisions on travel and matches as English hosts weigh response. Officials mention implications for the tour and Security concerns link to broader tensions in late August.
The article notes Mr. Bubeck sits firmly as party head while debates over ministerial arrangements unfold. It suggests the Premier’s wishes point to reshuffling sensitive departments and stresses potential protests from mass-organisations if Mr. Buleoch is removed, with threats of upheaval at a party meeting.
The display in the art section shows art in decline or modest talent. many works emphasize quantity over depth and technique. Critics note overbright tinting, lack of critique for promising artists, and a need for expert guidance to raise standards.
Over years the dressmaking trade in Bristain notes a steady rise despite popular ready made fashion from large stores. Home studios like Georgestie and Adelaide street push smaller operations, with rents up to £15 weekly. Many garments sell fast, but some shops fail as competition grows and urban warfare among suburbs heats up.
British motor sector eyes revising the horsepower formula used to tax vehicles. Trade bodies reportedly study a fairer measure reflecting engine power, aiming to boost British car competitiveness and lower consumer costs. Present 1612 divisor and cylinder based method criticized for ignoring stroke, speed, and pressure.
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