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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1938
Page
3
A fragmentary report notes a ceremonial gathering where the king of the National Anthem was connected to a sugar event. An apology from a gentleman named Mr. Sam Jones is mentioned for his absence which prevented opposition to Mr. Averon in the Garssaion.
Mr Atkinson and Mr Jares discuss the sugar embargo impact on Australia. They say the embargo harms consumers and the economy, with prices quoted around 253 per ton in England and 43 duty. Queensland growers argue higher prices and protection are needed, while other nations seek market access.
Mr A C Henderson argues the sugar embargo protects Australian interests and workers in Mackay Queensland, citing duty history, export profits, and government roles. Mr Atkinson questions gains while praising stability, with figures on production in Australia and overseas, refinery costs, and industry employment amid shifting policy.
A New Year’s Day basket picnic occurred on the beach with WULO QE and others in attendance. The Loyal fan MULOOF lodge met Tuesday with 12 members present, appointing officers including PG Bro G Weiner and PG Bro Soran Fo. A festive lodge dinner followed with dancing and toasts as visitors from Port Douglas and Cairns joined.
Mossman January 4 report of a New Years Eve party in Port Douglas at the Port Douglas Hall. Attendees enjoyed a well decorated venue with music by Andreassen and Miss M Reynolds with Mr Richards leading ditties. Dancers gathered at midnight to sing Auld Lang Syne and party into the early hours. Novelty dance prizes went to several couples including Mr W and Miss A Hiake and Mr K Richardson with Miss Mo Crees and others.
A London dispatch from December 24 discusses early television's expected spread into millions of homes, noting rising demand and projected set prices. It cites a 1087 baseline, growth of new viewers every four months, and mentions prices from £35 to £120 for complete receivers.
A long European newspaper feature surveys advances in camera tech, textiles from synthetic fibers, pest control experiments using toads, and safer oil well fire extinguishing methods. It notes new television coverage of industrial and sporting events, and mentions French forests aiding wartime materials, with experiments on artificial silk, wood alcohol, and other composites.
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