The Farmer's Boy and the Wage Debate
A fragment recounts a War Service Committee discussion led by Mr. F. Watkin about daily wages. A farmer argued for lower pay citing hard work, while Watkin suggested 20 to 28 shillings per week as adequate. The farmer proposed a reduced schedule and factory milking duties, highlighting tensions over poverty and labor conditions.
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Mort Armidaly Eaplu
War Bervier
F. 4 Watkin
Howe
Watkins
Mr. Watkins
Watkin
Supreme Court Hears Contested Sheep Sale Case
In Armidale the case of Levi Bootton versus Jon Tidge and Co. centres on a disputed sale of W.KE mer a wethers. The jury found for the plaintiff for £1109 28. Cr. The suit charged misdelivery and invalid mortgage actions tied to sheep delivered and unpaid sums. The defense asserted lack of title and authorized sale by agents. proceedings proceeded with courtroom detail and evidence.
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Supreme Court
Tustion Pring
Seatton
Levi Bootton
Armidale
Aagwine
Jon Tidge and Co
Ttd
Stock and Ste Tin
Plaintif
Tameforth
Solit W.ke Mera
Eirenenstanesa
Nnn
Pehrinry
Ah TV
Mach
Omnb-Prarchiser
Shine
Tlw
T. Davie
Tamworth
Tarworth
Davia
Hurrawony
E.8
A. Bank
Pomweton
Hinweseg
Aekinge
Davie
Blakam
Messrs
Crhal Creagh
Tor
Windeyor
Anim
Messite
M'Danell
Moffith
Orma
Venereal Disease Bill Outlines Drastic Public Health Provisions
The Venereal Disease Bill proposes sweeping powers for public health authorities, forcing medical disclosure to parents or guardians for minors and penalizing failure to report or cooperate. Offenders face fines and possible imprisonment. the act would also regulate treatment and possible withdrawal of rights for those with contagious infections.
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Ealing
Ramen
Soldiers Help and Red Cross Drive Draw Wide Public Support
A local drive supports Red Cross membership and soldier welfare with a Christmas tree fundraiser, a public welcome for returning troops, and a large War Chest appeal. Donations from individuals and groups fund comforts, nursing classes, and hospital needs, with events at the Town Mound and calls for volunteers.
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Mey
Treauone
Dante
Cy Threwley
Willie
Amanat Chem Pre
Anzacca
Dinet
Ehichether
Sephora Fe Shan
Nesten
Fragmentary OCR Note From City Page
The readable text hints at a transit or meeting record with scattered place names and times. Names like Pippen and Eda Street appear amid garbled notes, suggesting a clerical or schedule snippet from a local page. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.
Wage rulings shape weekly pay for workers
The court ruled on union demands to curb wage options and set a weekly minimum with keep, proposing 48 percent as a base for some and matching adult and youth rates. It addresses Sunday work, pay scales for skilled and unskilled labor, and potential future reconsideration by the commissioner.
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Duebion
Suiry
Atstralian
Kole
Touhn
Hunt
Ual
Deere
Phot
Neva
Tia
Boyodwey Phops
Prelate Policies Insurance Contract Offer
Specialising in policy protection for children and endowment contracts. Weekly compensation and medical fees included. Aimed at careful planning for business notes and personal protection. District Manager H. W. Pp Son and W. HL Pereira will provide full information.
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Nfermaa
H. W. PP
W. HL Pereira
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Hmrhar
Timon
Moog
Weaver
Mullen
RED Cross
Ind
Rasors
Wien
Elieie
Panini
Red Cross Society
Mieg 4
Bluoxlind
Weelend
Migen
Pummer
Meses Worrall
Atkin Ani
Putin
Mra
Witte
Norra
Mes
TE. W. Curtin
Mos
M. K
Kingabown
Hudson
Malan
Round and Co
War Chest Werk
Mead
Tuelpoet
Harris
Deerlalits
Retinas
Tinanier
Pippen Orig
Pam
Uinese
Ren Eddy
Phun
Dyer
The
Australian Provincial Assurance Association, Limited
Omoca
Falconer St
Smith
Uralla
POMON
Cluaper
Piddygion’s
Mex
Fhekingens
Iti
Hanry of
Mallam & CO
A. W. Finch
J. McBonald’s
Tatternall's
J. McDonald
Beotes
Armidale Boot Emporium
Frank Claverie
Beardy-street
the Royal Butchery
W. C. Hillard and Sons
Royal Butchery
W. Co. Hillard and Sons
G. Highfield
Mallam
New England
W. A. Hirschberg
Rhardy-Street
Phonh Win
Tle
Nouwse
Whybrow's
H. S. Whybrow
Ao Almirally
Binad
Eric
Beardy Street
Harry J. Court
Rusden Sttreet
Ghop
Hovie
AL Clause
Vebiclea
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