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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1938
Page
2
Fragmented OCR from Brisbane notes describes government plans, protests, and public meetings with scattered names and places. It references officials, conventions, and marine stretches, hinting at political tension and upcoming events. The garbled text mentions Mr Ba and various civic actors amid unclear dates and locations.
Fragmentary report discusses betting practices and a political fair, naming officials and proposals. It mentions promises, parliamentary actions, and possible reforms, with references to a government inquiry and public scrutiny. Strong entities include J. J. Togere and Dania, though the text is largely garbled.
An interview with M Stokoe Motes Pry Lids after seven months in Germany describes familiar euro style notes and around 250 marks in circulation. He notes German business is split between powerful monopolistic groups and smaller firms, with autarky goals and party control shaping trade and confidence in the economy.
Stanley Yeemane, a laborer, was fatally struck in Beresford Road Woolwich when a steam roller ran over him and rolled onto his body. His left leg was crushed and his right leg severely injured. The inquest found the roller acted negligently.
A garbled OCR snippet presents a jumble of words about protection, a reoccurring theme of path and ascent, and a reference to a great name. It hints at a dramatic aim or ritual but lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete events to verify. The readable parts suggest a fragmented commentary rather than a distinct incident.
A historical account describing Farouk, the two year old king who ascended Egypts throne in 1936 and has since become an absolute monarch in practice. The piece notes his dismissal of Premier Mustapha Nahas Pasha, his autocratic stance, and his mix of courtesy with arrogance as he leads the nation. It also highlights his education in Italy, his use of Arabic, and his effort to rule in his own right while balancing ceremonial duties.
The description notes a man described as tall, well built and very good looking with blue eyes admired by Egyptians. It hints at a marriage contract signed in the bride’s father’s presence though the bride was absent, and warns the subject might gain weight and develop a double chin if not careful.
In a constitutional strain, King Farouk shifts toward a Palace Cabinet, dismisses ministers, and bypasses the Premier. He clashes with Nahas and Ebeid, stoking distrust of the constitutional process. A December decree dismisses the government amid royal-blue shirt protests and a weakened parliamentary bond.
Sir Paul Latham Bart 32 year old MP for Scarborough and Whitby announces he will not seek reelection citing lack of time to spend with his three year old son. A special appointment is named to find a candidate. Latham first won the seat in 1931 and has held it through multiple majorities. The piece also touches on Egyptian politics and Farouk’s constitutional clashes.
The Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco Bay will be built on a reclaimed mile square site near the bay. The project features iconic bridges and a man made island to host a world class fair through 1939 with an expected 20 million visitors and a focus on international friendship and trade.
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