Swagman Union Formed on Lachlan in 1877
A historical note recounts a meeting at a Lachlan bend near Forbes in 1877 that formed a swagman union uniting various groups such as Lachlan Cruisers Darling Whisperers Murray Sundowners and Hog an Bumners. Officers including Sir William Wallaby and Sir John Eley helped set rules about ages fees swags and conduct among the longshoremen and swag era legends like Scotty the Wrinkier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrumbidgee
Bill Boygang
Yore
Queensland
Big River Gums
Stealia
Lachlan
Forbes
Yarran
Myall
William Wallaby
John Eley
T. "Billy Hsq
Aus
Johnny Cake
Walker and
AMP Policy Clause Remains for Debt and Family Support
A claim outlines that upon death the AMP policy will cover debts and probate duties and sustain the family until property realization. Signed statements reference Gavin Lucas Adelaide manager and district managers W A Read and Clare with office contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Mutual Provident Society
King William Street
Gavin Lucas
Adelaide
Farmers urged to join wheat pool for better marketing
An urged message explains farmers should unite to pool wheat sales. It claims full cooperation can improve prices, reduce losses, and help markets by securing better arrangements and compensation through collective action.
Burra Town Council weighs Burra water loss plan
Ordinary meeting February 2nd discusses reducing the Burra water scheme losses of about £1000 yearly. Council seeks detailed expense data before offering cost reduction suggestions. Unemployment relief grant of £117 12s allocated for works. debate over suitable projects and waterway clearance.
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the. Woollacott Esq
Pearce
Allen, Bevan
Euchenmeister
Biggs
Jennison
Burra
Clement Corte
Counell
Conneil
McDonald
Clare
Bevan
Church of England
Fass
Griffiths
Gr. Bevan‘sant
Council Dispute Over Licences And By Laws
A town council meeting discusses enforcement of delivery cart licences and hawker controls to raise revenue. Dr Bevan questions by law readings while Dr Pearce and others seek permissions to build and address bus drivers’ licence reductions. Auditors report missing vouchers and concerns over balance sheet authentication are debated.
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Messrs Allen
Wratés
Hat ‘Bean
Gr. Bevan
Clark
Dr. Bevan
Bevan
Cleark
Pearce
Municipal Association
Allen
Thomas & Sse
Piffis- Gr. Bevart
Shay Snen
Sassein
Special council meeting called to thrash out finances and works
The Mayor and council agree to a Monday night special meeting in the Lodge Room to discuss savings, public works, and committee procedures. The Town Clerk reports finances show subsidy cuts and higher overdrafts, urging committee review before major projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Pearce
Public Works
Gx Pearce
Kuchenmeister
Tha
Adelaide to Burra Carrying Rates Declared
An announcement outlines carrying business between Adelaide and Burra by R W Bruce with a 60 cwt Brockway track. Mercantile rates are set as reasonable for weekly trips on Mondays and Thursdays to midday on Tuesdays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wowFyang
Adeleide
Burra
Snakes Object to Jazz Experimental Music Study
An early 20th century note describes a music experiment with cobras in a hutch where the audience and fiddler tried different sounds. The report labels the snakes reacting to jazz and other tunes in a quirky scientific context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
SLAUG
Swagman’s Union
Gesven
Billabong
Bers
Sind
Matilda
Amanat
Scotty
Wrinkier
Lees
Naranders
Daring River
AN “A.M.P
Central
A.M
P. ‘Society
W. A. Read
J. Bartlett
Industrial Department
T. H. Woollacott Builders and Contractors
Aberdeen
Aiqdern
Soy Besack
Marsinn
Pisvedetes
Burra Town Council
Canberra
Hed Generel Treaming
D. Jones
Kooringa
Court of Appeal
Pacriege
Gr. Beyan
Esilway Department
Cr. Pearce
Espanda Corporation
Burrs
Gr. Beyen
Kapunde
Cri Beyan
R. W. Bruce
Ga’ Taylor Bros. Crystal
Jeffery & Byrne
Golden Fleece
Motor Spirit
Gaterpillar
Ceningry Bede Bros
Beage-Bros. Trecki
Tom Testa
TEME
Burra Motor Company Kooringa
Cirele
Circh
R. Crcles
Br Rs
Fox
Szabo
Saas
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