Grey Note Proposes Governor General for Macedonia
Sir Edward Grey suggests appointing a Governor-General for Macedonia for a fixed term. The plan envisions a Christian or Mohammedan governor mirroring Lebanon’s governorship. The proposal shocks Austria with believed support from Russia, France, and possibly Italy.
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Press Association
Avin
London
Edward Grey
Macedonia
Lebanon
Austria
Russia
France
Italy
Australian Proceedings and Local News Digest
Melbourne reports on patent medicines legislation talks with the London Chamber of Commerce and the Australian Minister of Customs, noting urges to protect legitimate trade. A Sydney strike by butchers leads to cooperative shops in Broken Hill. Naval regatta accident at Robart results in drowning of petty officer Richards. Markethong racecourse disturbance ends with a constable drawing a revolver to restore order. one jockey is arrested.
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Melbourne
London Chamber of Commerce
Sydney
Broken Hil
Naval Regatta
Robart
Richards
Wharf Labourers Strike Shuts Down Sydney Ports
A broad strike by wharf labourers paralyses most interstate wharves with Newcastle sympathy, affecting major firms Howard Smith Co and Union Steamship. Non unionist rates etc. led to a general stoppage with 900 in favor and 600 against a ballot among 3300 members. A conciliation board met but negotiations faltered as unions threaten broader action.
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Press Association
Sydney
North Coast
Iawarra
Howard, Smith and Co
Muddart, Parker and Co
Union Steamship Company
Adelaide Company
Newcastle
North Coast Steam Navigation Company
Newcastle and Hilmter River Company
Illawarra Company
Is &d
Wharf Laborers Union
Westralia
Moldavia
Gongala
Steamship Owners’ Association
Wharf Gabeuvere
Wharf Labourere Union
Wharf laborers' trouble may affect Sydney ships
In Dunedin on March 23 the wharf laborers dispute around Sydney could impact the Union Steam Ship Company indirectly. The Ship Owners' Federation meets in Alehourne today to discuss the issue, with shipping circles hopeful work may resume tomorrow.
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Dunedin
Sydney
Union Steam Ship Company
Labour Premier and Prince at Bard Mayor's Luncheon
Mr Thomas Price Labour Premier of South Australia met the Prince of Wales at a Bard Mayor's luncheon on March 12 in London. The Prince expressed great interest in Australian affairs during their conversation.
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Londour
Thomas Price
South Australia
Bard
Prince of Wales
Blackball Strike Hearing Resumes at Amatention Court
In Grey Mouti on March 12 the Amatention Court continued examining ten miners in the Blackball strike case. Miners’ counsel argued workers did not strike and could quit when dismissed without notice, while Crown counsel said the men breached disobedience. The bench said a decision would be given at 10 80 the next morning.
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Grey Mouti
Amatention Court
Crown
Court Resumes As Union Fined And Company Cleared
In Greymouth today the court resumed and fined the Union £75. The cases against the company were dismissed.
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Greymouth
Arbitration Court Rules Strike a Breach Under Act
In Greymouth the Arbitration Court issued a ten page decision holding that a strike can be punishable if an applicable award or industrial agreement is in force under section 15. It found the Union guilty of proposing a strike and fined £75 after reviewing the dispute and urging both arbitration and strikes cannot coexist.
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Greymouth
Arbitration Court
Inspector of Awards
Millar
Als
End of the Blackball Strike Comprises Crib Time Deal
The minister of labour reported that the Blackball strike has ended and workers will resume on Saturday. A compromise settles crib time, previously fixed at twenty minutes, with details outlined in the telegram from Greymouth.
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W. Burdet
J. A. Millar
Miners Reach Settlement After Slackball Dispute
Slackball miners in Greymouth, led by deputation Hickey and Fox, accept ten hour shifts with 20 minutes crib, reinstatement, and anti victimisation guarantee. Union approves terms after meeting at Bleekhbail. work to resume Saturday at 8 AM. McCullough credited for securing agreement. general manager Leitch says mine will run more smoothly.
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Greymouth
Mapeh
McCullough
Hickey
Fox
Bleekhbail
Wain Hig
Ali Leitch
Minister Removed in Assembly Clash Over Censure Motion
In the Assembly a dispute caused a stone to be hurled as Mr McCowan rejected a press claim he would withdraw his censure motion. The Speaker ordered removal of the Chief Secretary Mr Wood after repeated interjections. Wood was later readmitted and apologized. McGowan’s censure failed 46 to 80. Carruthers to resign for Franco British Expo. Philp amendment to Address rejected 87 to 0. Debates adjourned.
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Sydney
McCowan
Wood
O’sullivan
McGowan
Carruthers
London
Brisbane
Philp
Witness Dr Moorhougs Attends Te Oranga Home Inquiry
Christchurch March 12 the Te Oranga Home inquiry heard Dr Alice Moorhougs medical officer describe the home as well run with orderly supervision. She praised the matron as kind and motherly and opposed corporal punishment, noting some girls were so depraved physical discipline was used to deter absconding. She urged more accommodation for proper inmate classification.
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Christchurch
Te Oranga
Alice Moorhougs
Hama
Hymatron
Miss Mills
Miss Hand
Ram and Eve Fair sales limp in Christchurch market
At the Christchurch ram fair on Thursday demand was weak with station owners securing drafts to cushion price falls. English Leicesters ranged from 1g to 6s, Border Leicesters 1g to 5gs, Romneys to des, Lincolns 2d 8 to 4gs, Shorthorns 1g to dgs, halfbreds 2es to 8gs, and Corriedales 1gs to eS. Multiple Ashburton breeders posted sales across breeds including Border Leicesters and Lincolns with varying lots and prices.
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Christchurch
Lincoln
Southdowns
Corriedales
Ashhnurton
Border Leicesters
P. Drummond
Junior
Highbank
TL Blackley
Rakaia
Malcolm Macfarlane
Coldstream
Saga
W. Anderson
Ashburton
M. Macfarlane
Lincolns
Charles Witherl
Shropshires
John Cochrane
Itigin
T. E. Upton
Elgin
Bes
Leonard White
Lies
John Stringfellow
Chertsey
J. Bonifant
Lindersigned Quotes Prices F.C.R. Country Stations
A fragment notes quoted prices for Fielding Communications Radio, Country Stations to, with the Lindersigned as the source or signatory. Details are incomplete but indicate a pricing outline or proposal.
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F.c.r
Seeded Raisins and Dried Fruits Price List
A compact price rundown listing assorted dried fruits with per pound and per case rates. Items include New Seeded Raisins New Currants New Sultanas New Raisins Cooking Figs Layer Figs Reyesent Figs Good Figs Dates Cooking Dates Seeded Prunes with case quantities and bulk offers.
New Zealand employers to test Factory Act interpretation
In Dunedin on March 12 it was reported that the New Zealand Employers' Federation will bring a test case on section 14 of the Factory Act 1907. The Labour Department says weekly wages apply regardless of full week work. employers insist a full week must be worked before pay is due except for holidays for women and boys. The case may be heard in Wellington soon.
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Dunedin
New Zealand Employers’ Federation
Labour Department
Wellington
Deer Shooting Season Dates by Districts
Wellington reports deer shooting seasons set for several districts. Wanganui runs April 1 to May 16. Wairarapa April 1 to May 15. Waitaki April 1 to May 14. South Canterbury April 1 to May 30. Otago April 1 to May 30.
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Wellington
Wanganui
Wairarapa
Waitaki
South Canterbury
Otago
Compensation ruling in Dunedin case against Minister
In Dunedin on March 13 the compensation case Dldham versus the Minister of Works resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff for 490 pounds. Each party to bear own costs.
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Dunedin
Dldham
Minister of Works
Man found with throat cut at Duke of Edinburgh Hotel
Saunders, who recently arrived from Sydney with a wife and two children, was found in a hotel bedroom in Wellingon with a deep throat wound. Doctors say injuries unlikely to be fatal. The incident is treated as an attempted self harm.
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Wellingson
Saundders
Duke of Edinburgh
Saunders
Sydney
Dispute Settled in Wellington Industrial Talks
A long running clash between the Wellington Merchant Service Guild Industrial Union of Workers and the Union Company with other employers has been settled. The parties reach an agreement ending the dispute.
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Willington
Wellington Merchant Service
Industrial Union of Workers
Union Company
Requisition Circulates for Liberal Nomination in Sebryn Seat
A requisition is in circulation asking farmer Me W J Dickie of Lauriston to stand as a Liberal candidate for the Sebryn seat at the general election. It has drawn a large number of signatures in a short time.
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W. J. Dickie
Farmer
Lauriston
Sebryn
Farmers Co operative horse fair draws buyers and sellers
Ashburton New Zealand branch held a horse fair to 70 head sold and unsold. Entry favored aged inferior stock with modest bidding. prices ranged from £4 to £58 10s for various draught hack and mare types.
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Ashburton
New Zealand
Fire damages fencing and feed on Maronan road
A fire on the Maronan road yesterday afternoon destroyed a length of fencing and some tussocks and feed before being subdued. The cause is unknown.
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Maronan Road
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Weat Street
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Tvow Property
Havelock Street
Lewis Gawsey
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