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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
2
A fragmented notation from Melbourne on Tuesday June 6 outlines call signs with deadlines before 6 pm and after 1.15 pm, mentions VLR, wave lengths, and a reference to Day 25 with 250n. The snippet preserves timing and operational identifiers without broader context.
A busy diary lists weather information and market reports for the day starting Tuesday June with multiple bulletins. Program slots include national news at 6 45 and 6 55 early bulletins, morning exercises, Australia and international news, and a noon weather update. The schedule also features sports results, film and musical segments, and late market reports.
A compact listing of programs and times including Midday Melodies, Pinta Pete in Ananna, Smile Club Session, Dine Ner Music, Godfrey Hamlyn Tells, Rhythm Session, Dad and Dave, Oh Halifax Gentle Man, Franke and Archie, How the Other Half Lives, Its a Fact, Celebrity Vocalist, The Woman in White, A Lady's Choice, Fred and Maggie, On a Beach at Waikiki, Torchlight Music, Slumber Set, and Goodnight detailing daytime and evening entertainment across Cairns venues with noted start times and show titles.
June 2 delegates visiting Dimbulah for arera testing of Siante 24 toured local tobacco area with growers. Eveningst stroke concert hosted by Dimbulah tobacco groups featured speakers praising advisory council plans and advocating strengthened cooperation for North Queensland tobacco industry growth.
The piece discusses open air staging from Greek and Elizabethan roots, arguing true drama reflects its performance conditions. It notes Shakespeare could set scenes indoors or outdoors, while Greek drama stayed open air, urging a modern evolution of stage form to fit contemporary audiences and avoid mere revival. The passage also references local comments by Mr Morphett and Mr Shoobridge praising noted Australian growers and regional industry figures at a toast event with visitors from Mareeba.
Sir Samuel Hosre, Home Secretary, spoke to the Newspaper Society in London about wartime press needs. He argued for cautious censorship, cooperation with press leaders, and an independent órgano to guard public morale, warning that crude propaganda would undermine trust in news. He favored a permanent safeguard rather than hard control.
A proverb notes that a ladder serves no purpose if it remains unused. The saying emphasizes action over possession and suggests value lies in use rather than mere ownership. It echoes practical wisdom about effort and utility.
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