40 Hour Week Debate in Australia Sparks Production Talks
A patchwork of opinion from the era questions whether the 40 hour work week improves productivity. Supporters claim shorter hours boost output while opponents fear a return to longer hours with overtime. The piece advocates examining policies under Mr. Chifley and urges clearer action on balancing hours and production.
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Tom
Tad
Alion
Debl
Wny
Australlia
Jess
Upper Blackwood Tribute to Mr. P. D. Forrest
A gathering with present and former members and staff praised the late P D Forrest for 26 years of service on the Upper Blackwood Road Board. The event honored his chairmanship, noting his public duties, and included a presentation and tributes from peers and the press amid reflections on district work and local governance.
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Upper Blackwood
P. D. Forrest
Ky Pune
Dietsivt
Il Wer
MG. B
D. Posrest
Darcy
Tong
Povse
Forrset
Streas Ik
Purse
Lod Forrest
Lord Forrest
PL D. Forrest
Dbsteiet
Rogip Feook
P. Lh. Forest
PD. Forrest
W- Inglis
Py . Forrest
Uiny
Perth
Porease
Ingliz
Me. K. C. Blechyndin
Currunt
Forrest
P. D.’ Forrest
Beachy
Douai
Bridgetown
William Forrest
Donnybrook
My Purne
Vorsent
Verth
Nowgerup
Porrmat
Upper Blackwood Road
P.L. Forrest
Doustow
Forgeat
Pulse
Tim Te Wee
Uey
Eric Connolly
Mr. Connolly
Chaiman
BD. Forrest
W. H. Chambers
Upper Black Wood
T. B. Forreat
Kent
Vic
Tadius
Wpperwoo
Upper Blackwood Road Board Historical List
The article lists early members and chairs of the Upper Blackwood Road Board from 1596 to the early 1900s, naming W. Puriast as first chairman and including figures such as A. Nix, M. Abel, Alex Forrexty, M. Moulton, W. Sinnott, and J. Inglis among many others. It notes long-serving members and reflects on the board’s influence and legacy as the district advanced toward prosperity.
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Luckwoml
W. Puriast
Fo A. Nix
TMG Go
Tames Blechynden
G. Ponix
Tgs Mowron
WA. Hark
Kalen
Chain
Thos Williams
M. F. Moulton
A. Hilton
W.fubbs
Ne Wai
BW. Dent
Whistler Wr FR
Chidzay
LL T. Waie
E. A. Rowky
Forrest
Meth Madden
Aj Murray
AL Riwon
J.C
Tmes Inglis
Rob
Theos Teais
Oll
Grunt
P.B. Forest
Ammon
Prakont
John Nix
W. H. Chambers
Infant Health Centre Donations Acknowledged
The Bridge town infant health centre records acknowledgments for donations received. Listed contributors include Biogsa/C A Ephies with £10, and W. J. Chevis plus Mra C Met A with others such as Polina Greenbushes, each contributing listed amounts. The note thanks donors and records token sums in pre decimal and currency notation.
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Bridgetown Infant Health Centre
Gate
Memories of 1897 an Evening With Harry Daoust
The reminiscence recalls Harry Daoust and Bridgetown area leaders from 1897 to 1991, noting his long service on the Upper Blackwood and Bridgetown Road Boards, his chairmanship, and a tribute gift. It reflects on local history, early residents, and a Windinup Agricultural Society tribute to community service across sixty years.
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Harry Daoust
Houst
Bridgetown
Upper Blackwood Road
Henry ‘Thomas Dent
Winnigup
Blackiwood
Reidgetown
Thos
Usgwr
Blackwood Road
Thlo
Pred Knapp
W. J. Cum
Upner Blackwood Board
W. A. Hay
Ety Chaiem
Raper
Windeetown
Mia Jonty
Queen Victoria
Harry
Wilver
Hin Tather
TL House
Mats
Ufep
Windigotenvn Apercultural Society
Mts
Taery
Lambs to 72 10 Auction Totals at Midland Junction
Auction report from Midland Junction shows lambs sold at 72/10 and averaged 61 4, with buyers noting strong demand and high regard for the quality. The sales were led by Mens Korn Bros of Boyup Brook and supported by local agents, reflecting lively activity in the sheep market.
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Midland Junction
Makel
LL Lambs Fran Mens Korn Bros. Boyup
Monsen Keder
Toothache relief ad for Bex product urges dental consult
An old advertisement promises quick relief from toothache with Bex while warning that pain relief does not fix the cause. It urges seeing a dentist promptly to avoid tooth loss and advises continuing Bex for pain relief.
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Bex
Learn by the experience of others in a strange note
Fragmented OCR text references learning from others and mentions relief, was phrases about 'absolute relief' and various misread words. The readable content is incomplete, lacks clear events or entities, and cannot identify a concrete news item or outcome.
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Blackwood Times
Loria Omlee
Juyeuinl
Tireviowix
Apunkera
Main Road Board
Lay
Grace
Haw
Boyup Brook
Mr. Yoyrest
Mr. Parrall
Jr. Norcross
Upper Blackwood Road Board Historical List
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