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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1920

Page

4

Arbitration Court Rules Piece Work Only For Employees

Brisbane news reports the Arbitration Court held piece work awards apply only to employees and contractors on pure wage rates, excluding independent contractors. Meat works face closure due to waterside trouble, leaving 15,000 cattle untreated. three thousand camels reportedly rented, with further plant shutdowns expected. Sydney notes agriculture minister McGire pledges to secure high prices this season. meat shipped to Egypt at 13 shillings, described as a landmark export sale for Australia.

Brisbane Wesday Townsville Sydney Fridey McGire Suites du Avery Australia

Destructive fire at Cowra leaves premises damaged

Fire destroyed the newspaper office and two other premises in Cowra last night. Damage is estimated at 3,500 with the origin still a mystery. A Labour demonstration against late shopping occurred Friday night as unionists planned protests near big Gras So. An official wage declaration for state workers and a parliamentary inquiry into wages also feature in this chaotic report.

Bydovy Serima Fecal Beday N.S. W Wis

Protest by BU KIBYTERIAN Assembly Sparks Delayed Session

Fragmented report notes a protest by BU KIBYTERIAN Assembly amid questions over revenue and a proposed lottery reform. Officials attempted to address claims about misused funds and the impact on New South Weates, with discussion referencing religious groups and regional politics.

Its Briday Aserubis Awatralis Rowe New South Commonwealth Maman Peter Paul Queensland Victorian Victoria Pressut Gillies Beerburrum Wade Gilllee Sandy Stewart Textile Talon New South Wales Sheers Chartie Collin

Amway Employees Propose Pay and Rights Meeting

Amway workers, meeting with the union, resolved to request back pay and four months’ service adjustments. The discussion covered wage raises and employment terms as unions seek improved conditions for members.

AMWAY Cmway Arsenee Leo Yews

Warships Halt Search After Tasmanian Island Rescue Sweep

Melbourne reports no news on Stitt and Datzall nursing airmen or the Amnella schooner as authorities continue a systematic search of the North Coast Tasmania islands. The wrecked Southern Cross and its ore cargo are linked to the voyage as investigators persist despite warships ending the search.

Melbourne Stitt Datzall Amnella Southern Cross Tasmania Sir

Inspection of North Western Australia by Cabinet plan

The Prime Minister agreed to send an inspection party across Australia to report on the country subject to Cabinet approval. The party will include an engineer with land development knowledge to assess railway facilities and aid development in North and North Western Australia.

North Western Australia Melbourne Australis Hott Cannonweal Queensland Broome W.A Hughes Australia Aot Imen

Railway 44 Hour Week Report Shows Reduced Output

The Commissioner notes railway workshops operated under a 44 hour week with an 8 and a half percent cut in hours. Output declined in tandem, as production fell with the shorter schedule.

Belerniog

Trouble on Water Front at Wellington Harbour

Wellington Friday report describes a water front deadlock over employment rights on ships. Employers may discriminate in hiring labor and workers claim the right to compete for ship jobs. A complete halt to wharf work appears possible.

Wellington

Bankers Association Protest Over Russian Treaty Debt

London bankers protest to the government over a proposed treaty with Russia. They demand recognition of all debts by the Soviet government and payment of compensation for confiscation of perverse property. The note cites smashing of old liabilities and seeks assurances for former Russian establishments.

Bankers Association London Bankeerg Association Russia Mirscipaltiga Railway Coyn Iaxi Concen Fouin

Coal mining strike stalls after conference abortive

London reports a coal conference between owners and miners proved abortive with no progress. Prime Minister Lloyd George urged a further meeting after Hodges made a statement, but owners replied no lasting gains would be secured and said they would report tomorrow.

Lonson Hodges Lloyd George

Anti British Demonstration Ejected by Police in New York

Pickets and youths disrupted a Terrence tenary Celebration by forcing entry with banners against Britain. The crowd aimed to suppress the British anthem but police kept order and expelled the disturbers as the event proceeded.

New York Tuureday Fate Carnegie Trish Fautemon Dotradera Britain Chars Bnigrave Institution Americathers

Fragments of a Turbulent Campaign Night in New York

A garbled report outlines a chaotic scene with references to a senator, private cat, and a presidential bid. Names and details are largely unreadable, but the piece hints at a dramatic, possibly metaphoric derailment in a political contest and a disrupted social setting.

Leahy Speech at Olympia Spurs Queensland Election Debate

Mr Leahy, Country Party candidate for Bowen, addressed a large audience at the Olympia Theatre amid interjections. He traced the party’s origins, attacked Queensland’s taxation and debt, and urged support for a state partnership on steel works and rail projects while criticizing the current government's finance and land policies.

Jobn Leahy Country Party Bowen Jeeetenate Olympia Theatre Mayer A. J. Hall Scott Ms Leahy New South Wales Sydney Victoria Queensland Collins Commonwealth Theodore Pastoralara Jobn Bull Brisbane Gay Toba Bull Theodoredore J. B. Wan Natalie Dycide Toterast Priscipie Abd Ber J.B Weensland Australia Assounia Acme Wors

State enterprise costs and wage increases debate

A debate on wage rises and state enterprises highlights the critique of federal spending and taxation. Speakers argue higher wages won’t fix productivity while state ventures risk parasitic growth and heavier taxation, urging self run cooperative industries and constitutional reforms to temper politics.

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