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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1951
Page
4
A London Newsreel item surveys festival preparations on the South Bank and the shift to modern venues. Commentary covers the new Festival Hall, government roles, and public reception as planners seek a grand, presentable space for visitors and Australians.
A garbled interview with Reve Morand discusses canned foods and their impact on American cooking and European digestion. Morand asserts improvements in stomach health and daily meals, noting better overall nourishment and interest in canned products, while offering unclear percentages and statements.
The event honors young French culinary talent with Rene Laget of Eauberge DArmaille named top chef for his 46 year old age and prison camp service. Laget's three recipes impressed judges as Laget claimed the prize amid controversy and praise for his wartime record.
Britain builds a monumental Royal Festival Hall organ in London, crafted by a renowned firm that already installed organs in twenty British cathedrals including Durham. The instrument, designed for concert hall use, will feature fan blowing and electro pneumatic action, aiming for classical tones to honor century-old composers while advancing modern craftsmanship.
Amidst Korea tension Americans prepare defenses and remain vigilant. Observers note wartime way of life in San Francisco and nearby bases. Thunderjets swoop past as bases like Pearl Harbor memorials underscore a heightened alert, with military readiness and civilian resilience shaping daily life.
A reprint of a Pravda article claims Polish grain harvests and immediate exports to the Soviet Union will ease Russia's winter shortages while Poland faces rising fuel and food fears. Moscow pressure, Sovietisation of Poland, and selective misgivings about Poland's governance are noted alongside coal and wood supply concerns and government warnings to conserve energy.
The BBC Midlands miscellany recounts pottery roots in Staffordshire with Colonel Wade noting the long craft history. Two Dutch brothers sought a porcelain secret in the 17th century and, failing with porcelain, turned to red clay teapots that survived, pottery lore surviving for centuries.
The Elers refined clay with a guarded method that produced admired teapots. Demand grew, prompting recruitment of less intelligent workers whose failure exposed the secret. Rival potters copied improvements, leading to the rise of modern British pottery before the Elers faded from view.
A vintage how to guide explains chilling and freezing methods for frozen desserts. It covers peach sherbet with gelatin, orange ice, and tips to keep mixtures cold before freezing, avoid opening the fridge, and proper whipping to avoid overmixing during freezing. It emphasizes quick freezing and creation of smooth textures.
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