Two-shift fire-fighting system rejected in Brisbane
In Brisbane Arbitration Court today the two-shift system was refused for the city. The decision notes it is not yet in operation anywhere in the Commonwealth though used in Canada, Austria, New York, with potential adoption in June. Advocates say it improves protection and conditions for fire fighters, but costs and timing remain factors.
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Arbitration
Metro
Commonwealth
Canada
Auerhea
New York
Prince of Wales Arrival at Suva Fiji Renown arrives
Suva Fiji April 20 The Renown has arrived and the Prince of Wales will depart Thursday Crossing the line ceremonies were held on the 16th and 17th with Neptune’s staff aboard. Fine weather from Honolulu preceded a showery escort by Halve canoes and a flotilla to harbor. The Governor Sir Cecil Resort welcomed the Prince with a ceremonial landing planned for tomorrow morning.
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Suva
Neptune
Honolulu
Auckland
Sir Cecil Resort
Prince Seechened Seniece
Sadom
Mike
Mornine
Fiji
Occa
Papuan Oil Fields Taken Over by Company
A local report notes a definite action to assume control of the Papuan oil fields in Pape. A formal statement is expected, with promises of reimbursement for incurred costs.
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Pape
Anzac Ball Fashion And Women’s Changing Roles
A long extract discusses shifts in women’s conduct and freedom as emancipation grows. It notes younger women’ fearlessness, aging women’s acceptance, and looming societal changes over the next decades. The Anzac Ball is previewed with talk of costumes, masks, and weather concerns, aiming for a lively social gala with fashion references from London Times.
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Cairns
London
Paris
Devolfete
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Cormmic
Railway Rumpub
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Twinston
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Cairne
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Tableland Pig Farm
Valeria
Queensland Nationad Bank Limited
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Walter Varden
BP Toane
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