Shipbuilding unions face mass lockout plan in Britain
The Employers Federation of the shipbuilding trade warns eighteen unions that breaches of the 1909 agreement have led to a nationwide strike surge. If the next stoppage occurs, every union member in Britain could be locked out, with the Boiler Makers' Union endorsing the complaint and condemning the striking member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pur Prose Association
London
Employers' Federation of the Shipbuilding Trade
Three Kingdoms
Boiler Makers' Union
Settlement of Native Lands at Waahi Confab
Native conference at Waahi resumed with Mr Henare Kaihau outlining land splits among Maluti and Native Minister James Carroll. Of 600000 acres, 150000 to sell, 150000 reserved, 300000 to be leased or sold. valuers to determine leasing terms, with final decisions to be made by local committees to speed settlement. The Hopuhopu Mission Station block urged for immediate native handover. Kaihau urged Waikato council unity and swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waahi
Henare Kaihau
Kaihau
Maluti
James Carroll
Mahuta
Land Boards
Hopuhopu
Waikato
Brave Swiss fireman saves train from dynamite blast
A Swiss fireman in Berne on June 13 saved a train by throwing a dynamite cartridge out of a coal shovelful into the fire box, suffering burned arms. he will be rewarded for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Canada seeks Pacific mail routes via Vancouver to Australia
The Postmaster-General in Ottawa asks for tenders to continue the Pacific mail service with four route options from Vancouver via Victoria Suva and Brisbane or Melbourne and Sydney, plus a flexible fourth option. Vessels must sail every four weeks and fly the British flag. bids cover three or five year terms. service to start four weeks after the current Union Company contract ends July 31, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Canada
Pacific Mail
Wilfrid Laurier
Vancouver
Victoria
British Columbia
Suva
Brisbane
Honolulu
Auckland
Melbourne
Vantrouver
Union Company
Australia's New Prime Minister and Likely Ministers
A Melbourne correspondent profiles Andrew Fisher as Premier and cites W M Hughes and I Tudor as potential ministers. Fisher is described as energetic, principled, and capable of firm action, promising cautious progress in handling federation era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Fisher
W. M. Hughes
West Sydney
Afr I. Tudor
Yarra
Melbourne
Saya
London Daily Chronicle
Empire
Chamber of Commerce
Parliament Buildings
Australian wheat stocks and export prospects amid market slump
The analysis weighs current season wheat stocks against export prospects. It notes Australia has sold much of its crop early, but record harvests leave large stocks. It cites figures for the Commonwealth crop, requirements, surplus for export, and shipped quantities, with high early prices contrasting with later depreciation of remaining exportable stock. It discusses farmer sentiment on holding stock and weather-driven policy, and notes regional price realities in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Melbourne
Dr Fellows Pile Cones and A C Tabs advertised cure
An appreciative testimonial extols Dr Fellows Pile Cones and A C Tabs as a permanent cure for piles and constipation. The ad claims rapid relief within a week and lasting benefit, urging purchase from chemists and grocers with wholesale distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
A.C
A.G.M
Sydenkham
Christchurch
New South Wales Parliament Opens With Address in Reply
Parliament opened today with Alem bers swearing allegiance to the King. The Governor's Speech laments King Edward's death and notes prosperity in primary industries, manufacturing growth, and population rise. It warns revenue loss if land tax is imposed and outlines railway duplication and cross country links. A Workers' Compensation Bill was promised. The Legislative Council adopted the Address-in-Reply as the Assembly adjourned after a no confidence motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Edward
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
AP Gowan
Housa
Marine Misadventure Near Auckland of Energy Tow
The coastal steamer Energy bound for Kawau was towed into port tonight after being picked up in Whangaparau Passage by the Kotiti with a broken tail shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Energy
Kawau
Whangaparau Passage
Wellington Arbitration Court Dismisses Compensation Claim
The Arbitration Court dismissed two compensation cases. Robert Wylie sued Mc Lean and Son over an accident. Trasmus Paisley Robertson claimed against steamship owners Huddart Parker for injury to his left hand from timber handling. The court accepted a doctor’s report stating total loss of use, awarding costs of £3 3s and letting parties settle the amount under the Workers' Compensation Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Arbitration Court Today
Robert Wylie
Messrs
McLean and Son
Trasmus Paisley Robertson
Messrs Huddart, Parker and Co
Ulimaroa
O’regan
Mr Blair
Henry
Blair
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Quick Cough Cure
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a cure for chronic coughs and lung ailments. It claims rapid relief and urges readers to buy the 10d bottle as the best value, noting its “marvellous” effect on deep seated coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Politicians Quarrel Amid Banter and Blues
The passage shows Dismal Dan and Cheerful Charles trading quips about politicians. They mock the inability to agree while delivering playful rhymes about woes and a lighthearted feud among figures named Bashraw and Wodde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Charles
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Cough Cure
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a permanent cure for coughs and colds. It claims instant relief and warns suffering will end with a bottle, noting the 1s 10d size as best value.
Champion Custard Powder Ad 4d per A.M.
An advertisement celebrating Custard Powder labeled simply delicious with stewed and bottled fruits and puddings offered at fourpence per ounce. The line reads Champion Custard Powder and promotes its use in desserts.
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NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Monte Video
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Groton
Stern Oy Reahine
T Steorg
Aapelin
Ngeg
Riroutaka
Turakina
Toagarie
Tane An Wallington Uly
Met
Rio
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Limited
Lsat
Rem Weling
Wellington Wallington
tAleo
Wantero
Nicgle Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance
Pt.he
Nicoll Bros
Islington
Turnip
Nigoll Bros
Keen
Oxford
Alwaya
Government Isurance Department
Practical Watchmakers
Jones and Sons
Greenwich
New Zealand
Guardnieoe
High Street
THE
Centre For Sound Shopping
Ballantynes
J. Ballantyne & Co
Illustrated Journal OF Fashion
Lepton
Lipton
J /PTON
Buxton and Thomas
Ashburton
Lyndhurst
Tinwald
Ash
Burton Stores
Friedlander Bros, S
Sshburtan
Colman
Hereford Street
Cable News
Por
Hergio
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Knirholme
Tim
Carbine
Duke of Portland
America
Britain
Michael Scott
Norman Brookes
Pearces
Simpson
Felstead
Duncan
Archbishop Clarke
John Norton
Rute
Episcopal
Perth
Chad
Gibney
Adelaide
Vancouver Mail Service
Per Press Association
Wes
Westport Coal
Coalbrookdale
Zealandia
Barningham & 60., Ltd
George Street
Dunedin
Canterbury
Dominion
Beath
Corner Case Street
Wakanui Road
Corner Case and
Cameron Streets
Robinson
Proprietors
Royds Bros. & Kirk, Ltd
Christchurch & Invercargil
Australia
W.B
P.D
I[ousehold Drapery
Boor
EL. C. Barrett
East Street
Ars
H. F. Stevens
Sola Proprietor
A.M. Loasby
Colombo Street
New South Wales
Daxter
Nelson
T. H. Andrill & CO
General 11
CUSE
Tancred Street
Amber Tips Tea
Atalanta
Oates & CO
Burnett Street
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