Australian pastoral award debate on shearing rates in 1844 era
The article discusses the weighted values and legal considerations of the pastoral industry in New South Wales and Northern Territory regions, detailing incentives for shearers and the impact of wage scales on productivity. It references historical figures, court actions, and the evolution of award standards affecting workers in the sheep industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queunsland
New South Wales
Byschey
Msi
Australia
Fragmented Reflections on Travel and Duty Across Seas
A fragmented lament on global travel, migration, and maritime labor. It portrays sympathy for ship crews and displaced workers, notes shifting attitudes toward seafaring nations, and questions the value of distant journeys versus local employment.
The Search for Oil In Australia and Rumors of Maritime Losses
Fragmentary report discusses oil expeditions near Australia, mentions ships, wrecks, and legal notices. It references alleged government actions, speculative profits, and a publicized inquiry into oil prospecting, with vague dates and unnamed figures.
Crusoe a Scot in Seventeenth Century Tale Notes
The fragment discusses Daniel Defoe's Crusoe character Selkirk and sources like Dampier and Captain Rodcman, noting historic context, literary derivation, and the evolving portrayal of Robinson Crusoe and Selkirk. It analyzes influence from Beutel and nautical literature while highlighting the era's colonial and maritime themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata
Selkirk
Seindel
Monster Etkirk
Jonny
Dampier Sity
Fort
Ted
Beutel
Defoe
Raters
Selvik
Rodvinsan
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Lion TY
Abe
Burns, Philp and Co. Ltd
NAMFE
Beth
Iver
Tate
We. Murphy
Sre
Pires Aatesse
Rai Oe
Gelling Bros. Ltd
P.O. Box
Peters
Ruuthern
Tvan
Marge
Kahwaron
Neesele
MM Mares Apy
Huvumien
Pan Ati
Wrenn
Beni
Shaw
Ranguron
Defor
Holbrook
Holbrooks
CEAR
TRA & Winstone
Cairns
Boland
Cood
Servies
Economy Corner
Stein
Doland
Holand
Noland
Rene
Colgate
Woland
Rolands
Chittren
Tadien
Elaetic
Snl
Toland
Danas
Chihiro
Crete
Sipinus
Worand
Roland Alwace
Boland’s Limited
Cairne
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