Sydney Letter on union demands and democracy in peril
A Sydney letter argues that harsh union tactics, such as demanding written guarantees of work, threaten fray between employers and the Seamen's Union leader Mr Walsh. It warns that political patronage and mass politics erode democracy and urges self funding and responsible governance amid shipping and labor disputes. It cites Forsyth on Bolshevik Russia and critiques government manipulation of money for local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamen's Union
Walsh
JO Forsyth
Siberia
Rurmia
Rusela
Forsyth
Russia
Rusia
Melbourne
Maitland
Donley
Hunter
Concentrate Your Supplies in Markets Owned and Controlled by Producer
Management asserted control over the Quidfields trade with a 14 year commitment, declaring guarantees of the highest returns for consignments under our care. Notes from Kalgooblie branch quote H Pember and managers Saaman and Scanlan.
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Quidfields
Kalgooblie
H. Pember. Saaman
M. J. Scanlan
The Standard on Unions and the Working Class Strife
The article critiques union leaders and the push for a large scale labor coalition under the AWU amid high unemployment. It argues the real need is higher working standards and notes a growing rift between married workers and single supporters, plus criticisms of union officials who profit while strikers suffer. It also discusses employer and state roles, calls for mutual service, and touches on French marriage customs and family savings traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apirite
A.W.U
Olaf
Australian Natives Association meeting discusses future events
Australian Natives Association branch meets with A B Bruce chairing. Attendance rises. minutes from the board and circulars are reviewed. Monday night chosen for future meetings with March 14 set as the next date. quarterly syllabus outlined with events from March to May including a 50th anniversary smoke social and officer elections. The report then shifts to world news noting the North Sea plaice estimate and the rising profile of women horse owners led by Duchess of Marlborough and Lady James Douglas with Poethlyn and Visc mistress Torrington mentioned.
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Pei
Foresters
The
ANA
Duchess of Marlborough
Be Licky
James Douglas
Poethlyn
Mra. Peel
Royal Bucks
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Albany
Associated Fruitgrowers
Western Australia
Kalgoorlie
Growers
Freemasons' Hotel
York Street
W. R. Smith
Mouchemore &’ Con
Ailta
Wellas
Government Policy
Madame
Lince
Associa
A. EB. Bruce
North Sea
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