Protection for Workers and the Wages Fund Debate
The Commonwealth Statistician reports 1986 factory output at £172,000,000 with wages and salaries about 16.1 percent. The text argues a substantial wages fund could be created by domestic production, reducing imports, boosting employment for Australia’s workers, and increasing domestic consumption of Australian goods. It defends boot and other factories against closing and cautions against shifting to foreign products or natural industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Alsey
Japan
England
America
Reetrader
Sir George Reid
Fulsford
Chamberlain
The Price Paid for Cane in Babinda and Hambledon
Dr Ot. Knowles Bahinda writes about misheading articles on the South Johnstone and Babinda mills. Farmers question cane payments, noting Babinda six to seven shillings per ton less than Hambledon. They seek inquiry into missing sugar funds and wonder if Balinda Mill failed or farmers were deceived.
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Ot. Knowles
Miter
Fibelly
South Johnstone
Babinda
Ralunda
Hambletedon
Mulgrave
Hambledon
CSR
Valedictory for Cairns Stock Inspector Gen Tanton
About 25 Cairns residents gathered at the Post Office Hotel on Tester night to bid farewell to Mr Gen Tanton the departing stock inspector. Speakers praised his 13 years of service, tact and veterinary help to the public and local butchers, with best wishes for his future.
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Cairns
Post Office
Stoc
Gen Tanton
H. Warner
Tanton
Houston
James
Doherty
Turner
Mr. Tanton
Woods
Mear
Bickmore
Tannton
Feore
Ces
Tim Writes The Formation Of M Gee Hetenie To One Of Ce Tessee
The fragmentary note describes a formation or event involving a person or group named Tim and references unclear terms like m Gee het ene to one of Ce tessee. Details are too fragmented to identify a clear event, date, or location.
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Tim
Mareeba to Form Local Fire Brigade After Disaster
Local business leaders in Charleville and Mareeba consider forming a bucket brigade to protect a key business district. A public meeting could secure government subsidies and insurance support, with gym lads and energetic youths ready to join a small hand reel squad to reach fires quickly and mitigate loss.
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Coencene
Focal Press
Charleville
Mwould
Wold
Hite
Easter bowls results reveal mixed dates and lively attendances
The four day bowls event drew good crowds though date mixing caused confusion. Results listed by day show players such as Favel James Overland, Hoole, Calder, Joyce, McMahon, and Bennett among many others. A note mentions Harry Jowne's hamstring injury and scattered scores across Friday to Sunday with multiple matches and players named.
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Ketr
Bickmore
Donald
Sony
Dixon
Fioden
Bennet
Weedward
Tyson
Armstrong
Orthage
White Kidd
Hoare
Monroe
Laughlin
Bennett
Joyce
Cooper
Overland
Lennon
McMahon
Hoole
Calder
Hides
Dickson
Ben
Favel
James
Boland
Dra
Per Vo Hoden
Onley
Northace Overland
Woodward Houston
Kidd
Dona
Dixley
Dobbs
Skeen Awkmore
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Dewars
Pew
Stacey & Stacey
Townsville
P Morley
Severin Street
Mulgrevs Road
Smith
Cigeof
Grasefelly
Mr. Gelston
Hullabuloe
Eo Mir
Gelston's
Cmerate
Mann
Iet
H. G. Bradley
Northern Nations Political Union
Commonuwealth Fi Bank
Australia
Savings Bank
Stor Prat
Oman
The
Royal Hotel
Mre
F.ross
Balinda Mill
R. Geo. Tanton
Kirke & CO
Commission
LHC
Nowell and Sanders
RED Bind Bicycles
Ey Eyetauo Insurance
Mareeba
Riaa
Casemorl
General Carriers
Customs and Commission Agents
Chandler Cours
Thone
Hox
Cajens
Lake
Cairne
the House of
Econom
Anthony Horderis
York
Anthony Hordern & Sers Ltd
Brickfield Hill
Sydney
Happy Sam
Joe
Amile Rooney Tim
Steelite Bootes
John Hunter & Son, Ltd
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