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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
4
Malanda hosts a lengthy foundation day observance with civic leaders, wartime memories, and community actions. Speakers reference Australia’s past and future, praising volunteers, industry progress, and wartime contributions while noting commemorations and local honors.
A fragmentary overview summarizes editorial notes on new marsupial groups, methods, and setup in the Australasian context. It cites contributors such as Allan, GP Whitley, and Ft Paatther, with mentions of Drhert, Captain Pouk, and VFM Ringhees. The note hints at life histories, references, and contemporary research being highlighted.
Fragmentary text discusses the Ottawa Agreement Article 10 and its implications for trade between the United Kingdom and Australia. It references protection measures, industrial competition, and textile manufacturing, noting UK and Australian industry dynamics and possible Tariff Board decisions. The passage mentions British manufactory protection and Australian market considerations.
The article reports Mr Stevens of New South Wales discussing migration and industrial transfer within the Empire. It notes interest from British manufacturers to set up factories in Australia, potential skilled labor demand, and protective policies influencing migration and domestic industry growth. It also references parliamentary debate on emigration, economic conditions, and empire development strategies.
January 3 report notes George Davies selling Bartle Frere farm to Capra of Joe and Stratford. George Taney bought the estate of the hotel at Ret Masters. Gerard Osborne and Rodney Cusack, tied to school sports and patents, spent time at the Briceane Grammar. Ouhorne excelled in interstate school sports at Brshire, winning the broad jump and other events. Masters Tanseece Prandotinn left for Marist Brothers school. Roland Test for the Tes Charters. Towers school won scholarships. Alex Edwards coached and achieved 104 percent for a win in track running.
Lee Sang and Co. at 03 Grafton Street Cairns advertises wholesale fruit and produce, farm produce agents, wholesale wine and spirits, seeds, seed potatoes, poultry feeds, dog biscuits, laying mash, maize, and mash products for sale.
At the Victor Teachers Association annual conference, educators criticized current schooling standards and the scholarship system, urging longer schooling, citizen education, and less fierce competition. They debated education reform including abolishing merit certificates, reducing class sizes, and expanding state education from kindergarten through technical schools.
Conference debates raising school leaving age to 15 after tragic notes. A committee to survey recommendations for policy changes involving departments and administration to address school age issues and guardianship concerns.
Fragmented OCR text advertises a medical remedy named Mendace Remiet promising rapid asthma cure and life improvement. It references choking, burning sensations, sleepless nights, and frequent eating, urging immediate buy or subscription while claiming permanent relief.
A former member of the Russian Secret Service describes supposed pursuers and harrowing encounters in London. He claims to have been targeted by gunfire and explosive attacks during a week of danger, detailing alleged double agent activities and wartime intrigue involving Germany and the Ukraine.
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