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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1924

Page

11

Australia and London discuss easing exchange burden

English economists closely tied to trade with Australia seek a modus vivendi to remove exchange difficulties. Sir Andrew Caird argues for using Australian material, easing imports to pay exports, while warning against destroying secondary industries. Experts note liberal currency aims and risks of inflation, urging joint stock banks to issue Commonwealth notes and rediscount British bills to convert London balances. Copper markets rise with uncertain outlook.

United Australia J. F. Darling London Notes Board The Commonwealth the Courier Andrew Williamson London Bank of Australia Andrew Caird Australian Land and Finance Led Augratia South Africa Arai New Zealea Il Comonwealth Bank Comomowrann Hank Comonwealth Commonwealth Bank

Global lead and metal price shifts in postwar reports

A historic trade note describes rising lead demand and production constraints, with prices on the London Metal Exchange and regional quotes showing sharp increases since 1919. It cites depleted ore supplies, smelting capacity strains, and upward trends in zinc and copper markets alongside fluctuating silver values.

Rad Diering Stariat London Metal Exchange Apor Amer Eec

South Africa Race Problems Highlighted by Australian Delegation

An Australian parliamentary delegation touring South Africa reported stark race tensions and a looming demographic shift toward a black majority. They noted white supremacy risks, low South African sugar yields, and heavy black labor in domestic service, with many workers earning about 2 a month.

South Africa S. G. Rerie Australia Australlia Karroo Westratia Zululand Natal Neensland Ceap Bern Ernie Cebriv Ib ‘Dumbatt eternor-General

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