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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1938
Page
6
A quirky column cautions readers to improve reading speed with exercises while debunking claims about green apples and ancient food preservation. It hints at a playful test of comprehension and memory, noting how focus can change with practice.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses reading speed in film, claiming a method to train the eye to read faster through rapid word flashes. It mentions ordinary people and a vague demonstration, with broken phrases about a process and visuals.
The article discusses reading methods for skilled readers, noting focus on phrase reading over word-by-word. It covers food preservation, seed ripening, and long term storage methods including meat and grain refrigeration and underground vaults.
England endures its driest spring in 180 years as prayers for rain go unanswered. Farmers and gardeners despair as rain showers desiccate en route, with airmen reporting distant storms. Drops shrink midair due to atmospheric layers, turning a downpour into a vanished mist.
In 1936 world patent grants totaled 159964. The United States led with 40215 patents, Great Britain 17819, Germany 19780, and France 10700. Relative to population, France appears most inventive, with Britain second and the US third.
London's May 7 report by a Special Correspondent says Ireland star Jack Doyle plans a summer comeback in Berkshire at a large country house. He will have a private swimming pool, car, chauffeur, and own trainer, with strict control over his training and schedule.
Industrial Health Research Board findings show productivity up 6.2 percent to 1.3 percent when music is played. Coventry women in a motor car factory report reduced fatigue and higher spirits from hours of jazz via loudspeakers. Wembley lamp plant notes radiograms run five hours daily with forewomen selecting records, claiming output gains above ten percent.
From Capital dispatch reports the Australian House debated the tariff schedule as part of a broader shift away from Sir Henry Gullett’s trade diversion approach. Mr Perkins defended duties to protect industry while acknowledging changes since Ottawa and Scullin eras, with opposition critics urging action to curb rising imports and restore a healthier trade balance.
A fragmented newspaper clipping outlines rising tensions between religious groups and political factions in South Africa. It notes factions debating representation, labor parties, and domestic policy while referencing figures and events shaping the national discourse. The piece highlights conflict over unity, governance, and legitimacy within the dominion era.
A fragmented report notes London stock brokers aiming to organize channel expeditions to catch sharks. The piece mentions associated names, dates, and an unfolding plan involving fisheries, legalities, and coastal activities with unclear details.
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