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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1954
Page
3
The article cites agricultural experts predicting major gains from new chemicals in weed control and crop protection. It notes more effective herbicides and potential double output within ten years, citing brand names and studies while warning on adoption timelines and regional differences.
The article profiles Ernest Churchman Murray, head of the Atomic Energy Commission, describing his religious devotion and insistence that God guides his stance on nuclear energy. It notes supporters say his faith shapes a humanitarian ethic, while the tension between faith and atomic power is explored through his public role and private beliefs.
A fragmented reminiscence links Murray to sugar cane harvesting, private enterprise, and energy pioneers. It names Thomas E Murray and the Murray family, touching on electric and welding device inventors, public health trustees, and prewar industrial progress. The text hints at atomic energy debates and anti‑war production themes alongside cane mills and farm cooperatives in New South Wales and Queens.
A historical piece from Queensland and Mackay districts highlights sugar cane harvesting evolution and factory processes. It notes Australia’s sugar economy, production volumes around 1.25 million tons, and a £30 million value at current prices, plus the sector's employment and regional distribution across New South Wales and Queensland.
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