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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1938
Page
5
An article discusses the Netherlands Indies with notes on Java and surrounding archipelago. It contrasts land area, population, and agricultural potential with Australia and Europe, outlining migration, governance, and economic links while warning on food imports and colonial administration challenges.
Local Atherton notes show C A Walker from North Borneo touring north by air and continuing on to Sydney then England We also hear of visitors from Cairns Milla Milla and Tamaulin plus updates on residents returning to live in Atherton Greek christening at Atherton with many guests noted J Quitter from the Peanut Board reports harvesting in Kingaroy area and Atherton district progress A death of David Haynes aged 79 mourned with service held at the Anglican church and cemetery final remarks touch on Australia Dutch relations and economic links in the Far East context.
The page surveys early aviation activity around Cooktown, Townsville, and Cairns. It notes Winged flights, air routes, and aircraft types including Lockheed, Britannia trophy items, and Percival designs. It mentions pilots, air lines in Australia, and plans for aerodrome events and youth aviation clubs.
CHAS FIXTER of Loumba asks the Semaphoreator MF Purcell if a faster method for lantana control is effective. He proposes treating a divided grass lane with arsenic pentanide solution and asks how long until stock can graze again. The letter seeks a demonstrable answer of broad reader interest.
The article reports Saint Bernard dogs traveling from Switzerland to a Tibetan monastery at 14,000 feet. Monks and porters accompany the dogs as they seek refuge, guided by an elderly monk who has long cared for the dogs. The journey aims to protect them from mountain perils and ensure shelter at Augustinian Monastery during the trek.
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