Melbourne notes on idle fleet and political tension
The article reports reduced interstate shipping capacity due to trade stockness and weather, noting 25 ships and 150,100 tons capacity idle. It discusses rising unemployment in Melbourne and seven other ports, union influence, and political maneuvering within the Federation parties amid labor and roving opposition.
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Ile Im Sypeuey
Sis
Melbourne
Mii
Australac
Farle Pape
Feival
Lee
Amrane
Otychoers
Penberal
Yaarty
Alia
Coumntis
Beieli
Epewetiae
Connery
Clamery Pearty
Berl
Railway strike tense debate and policy evoked in Victoria
In Victoria a heated discussion unfolds over railway labor actions and reform as officials consider transport impacts. The piece mentions rail staff, government delays, and public concern in Melbourne amid plans to address the strike through commissions and policy measures.
Australian hens strike over heat and wages in Sydney and Victoria
Reports say hens in Sydney and surrounding areas refuse to lay as heat rises and wages fall below three shillings per dozen. Similar unrest spreads to Victoria with vegetable markets affected and experts noting rising costs and tensions. The public fears broader economic impact if poultry output declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Victoria
Dbea
Feeview
Farewell Function Noted At Mareeba Social
Mareeba social news records a farewell event with attendees including Messrs Alwo W Wilson and Frank Kelly. Mrs Watson received a token gift as part of the proceedings while multiple speakers praised years of service and camaraderie among workers.
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Mareeba Social News
Marerba
Presentataa
Elia de
Wilson
Batis
Watson
Cooktown Notes and School Meet Fragments
Fragmented column notes from Cooktown reference community events including a farewell at Poel Meeters, local school activities, and mentions of a large event week with discussions of personnel and locations. The garbled text mentions Pansee, Pawnee, Matron Brown, and various unnamed participants amid disjointed details.
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Matron Brown
Anal
Nate Saute
Athernen
Dane Pumiler
Tinea Wat
Daw
Atherton Model Band Contest Rejects Tickets and Plans
A garbled society note records a meeting where officers and members discuss a forthcoming event and offer allocations. The fragment mentions names like Mr Dost and Mr Ware and references duties, fees, and a vote on a council arrangement.
Dean's Backache Kidney Pills Claim Cured Mrs Matthews
An advertisement-style account recounts Mrs. Matthews of Hurnla Street praising Dean's Backache Kidney Pills for curing years of kidney pain and bladder stones without surgery. The testimonial notes relief after three pills, claims fourteen years of ongoing health, and warns to obtain the genuine product from Foster-McLellan Co. on Hamilton Street.
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Fo Matthews
Dean
Thad
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