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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
13
Hon treasurer GM Thomas and secretary oversee finances of a weekly penny paper. The balance sheet shows total assets £185 11s, with current account at the bank and accrued interest for three quarters. Notes mention undrawn interest and compliance with audit requirements as of April 30 1939.
The article records fervent Canadian reception for the King, noting warm welcomes across provinces. Leaders praise his character and ties to Champlain era heritage, invoking Norman and French imperial phrases as Canadians pledge fidelity under royal symbolism.
May Kade Lindsay, wife of Sir Ronald Lindsay, oversees a restricted guest list for a Roy Bardin party at the Washington Embassy. She excludes many invited Americans, insisting the list avoid certain names while some requests are still considered. The social maneuver sparks debate over inclusions and exclusions among prominent society.
Canberra May 17 The Government referred tin plate industry plans to the Tariff Board for a public inquiry to decide if and how support should be provided. Broken Hill Pty proposed local manufacture with plant costs estimated between £2.5 and £3.01 million, creating about 1008 jobs and reducing import dependence for cans and related uses.
In Canberra on May 17 the Government signaled willingness to support the Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration in deciding the shorter working week issue. Senator G. McLeay said the government would aid the court in fully examining the economic impact before any broad adoption of shorter hours.
AUCKLAND May 1. The Argentine Government has dispatched expert D. Lezica Alvear to New Zealand to study meat and dairy industries. He will spend six weeks in New Zealand before a three month tenure in Australia, marking the first such official mission.
At yesterday's Cairns Shire Council meeting a State Advances Corporation notice on the Babinda School of Arts building prompted talk of offers for cash or kind. The Returned Soldiers League may negotiate, with Dr J A Martin supporting council discussion and aim to ascertain league offers.
The Gardenvale Shire Council, at its monthly meeting, voted against conducting Sunday night picture shows. Debate cited morals and piety, with supporters arguing against curbing public recreation and noting prior extensions. the motion to permit Sunday screenings for 12 months failed 8 to 4. The council advised Mr Lane that Sunday night pictures would be refused.
The death of Wan Jom John Boragor Tully at 24 follows a battle with a persistent illness and blood poisoning. He played football locally and was a beloved son and brother who supported his mother and family. his funeral drew many mourners, with services led by Archdeacon Brown and many friends from theatre and sports communities.
Canberra reports the Senate notes Great Britain’s lamb quota limits have been reached without anticipated disruption to current market supplies. Senator G. McTeay and the Minister for Commerce commented that no artificial hindrance is expected in marketing lamb within the United Kingdom for the remainder of the year.
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