Democracy under siege by minority rule in unions
A critical analysis argues that a small minority within the Sailors' Union and allied union leaders have seized power, coercing Australian workers through strike action. It asserts democracy is endangered as a minority governs, with widespread hardship for the poor and a shift toward autocratic control across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Europe
America
Oceania
Workers of
Fn Council of Trades Unionists
Australis
Australian steamer Lass Gowrie brings large passenger list
Arrivals report shows Tass Gowrie and Tas Minetian among passengers with names including James G Thirtell Bowman Stevens Seagall Sar ioe case on G Biren and D Noble. Several others listed with abbreviations and initials. Lass Gowrie arrived last night with a large number of travelers aboard as Australian Steamships Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tass
S.A. Bagley
David Win G. Warren
J. Sakmon
Australian Steamships, Ltd
Mourilyan Harbor Sailings Reported From Townsville Line
The Cairns Postmaster was advised Tuesday night that the Mounlyan ferry left Townsville at 10 am for Mourilyan Harbor Cairns Port ad Cooktown with calls at Cairns at 9 am Wednesday, Cooktown 7 pm the same day, Thursday noon at Cooktown, Cairns arrival planned by 9 pm Friday with Mourilyan calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Mounlyan
Townsville
Mourilyan Harbor
Port
Cooktown
Mining market notes from Sydney dated September 2
The Metal Market column reports August quotations from London and Sydney markets for commodities including copper, silver, lead, and gold. It cites spot rates, standard prices, and various grades, with sporadic figures and abbreviations reflecting old financial shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Londos Notarions
Coe
Lynch McSpadden Wedding in August 1919 at St Monica’s
The ceremony officiated by Rev Father Guinane joined Joseph and Mist Mespuaden to James Joseph Lynch in the presence of locals. After the nuptials the couple planned travel to Townsville Mackay Brisbane and Sydney by 8 o clock Saturday, with the bridal party due to depart Cairns Sunday and Townsville shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cains Stroog
Thersdale
Townsville
Mackay
Brisbane
Sydney
Cairns
Motlana
MecDONOGH To Mr and Mrs Woltrant Camp Baby Born
To Mr and Mrs Joe Seep Babin a daughter named August born at an address on Seche Street with Dr Clarke in attendance. The notice lists inked spellings of names and a birth event with medical presence.
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McDanoeh
August
Sachssirest
Clarker
Joe
Clarke
Australian steamships schedule from Mourilyan to Townsville and Cooktown
Shipping notes list vessels and routes among Australian ports. Mourilyan arrives Tuesdays then sails to Cooktown via Townsville and Lyngde Path, with calls to Eardmel Lucieds and Townes. The TSS Musiil ry sails for Fowevie From, around 30. Select 24 Urodyy nights, and Kaw welch departs. Sages and Timmaul movements mention Adelaide 8.8 with Wednesday arrivals and Tuesday departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourilyan
Townsville
Thirk
Cardavil
Sue
Unclear Fragment Signals Weekend Arrivals
Partial OCR text mentions arrivals and a Monday evening event but is garbled leaving locations names and specifics unreadable. cannot determine people or organizations to anchor a factual summary.
Moon Phase Report Thin and Fragmented Notes
Fragmentary OCR note on lunar phases references September and dates, with unreadable strings and partial terms. No clear events, places, or names to identify. content appears as garbled time series data or editor's note rather than a complete report.
Remarkable Nine-Year Service Milestone Highlighted
A fragmentary notice notes long service and recognition at Philp and Company's, with an employee celebration on Saturday last. The text is garbled but indicates a presentation or award from colleagues for many years of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp and Company
Emeloy
Mir
Beno
Hospital Sports and Spares Meet at Eight
Fragmented news item describes a meeting of Hospital Sports and The Spares Committee at a general council, with mentions of Mec Woodward and furniture, a store comparison, and references to shipments from Sydney Ayr and Germany. The text is garbled with many errors and unclear details.
Fragmented Cairns Newswire Neighbors Trade and Trials
OCR reads as a jumble of names places and events from Cairns and surroundings. It mentions Dredge arrival at Brisbane debates over regulation and public notices. The text references Local figures such as Mr Reg Beuncte and Reginald Beamets, farm union talks, and fires at Goricavale Lane with mentions of the United States and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ireland
Rearean
Richard
Incomplete OCR Item on Government Appointments Urged
Fragmentary text references government appointments and a central sponsor role. Mentions councils or agencies, statements by officials, and requests for responsibility in a planning matter. Specific names and places are obscured by OCR errors, leaving an outline of administrative action.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at sports event resumption and football match notes
Fragmentary text references a resumption and football exhibition with teams and dates, mentioning Ravenstorch and Gordonvale. It hints at preparations, weather, and arrangements for a match, with dramatic phrases and inconsistent OCR artifacts.
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J Hares
Cataxs
Aaperaile
Uwn
AY & Marsland
Subotera Ped Nowe
Spewor
Catras
Anna Murray
Inaekase Defoe
Australd
Hewingway & Komert
Seto A Perhane
Spontancy
Hom
Nevitt & Boden
Mars, Hughes & Miss Smith
Melbourne House
Abbott Street
Dalgety & Company Ltd
Capital
Ron ‘ SP Metal Buyers
Mera! Exchanges
London
Melbourne
Gresalsey Greiland
Sever
Leura Sineers
Mareeba
Daly Aard
Mareeba Reresentativ
Ality Aml
Victoria
Moss E J. Harris
Victoria House
Late Se
Cairme
J. Drezer
William Crame
Plexty
Whittik
Leete Ibe Mseh
Lou Nerer
Bellas Supclies
Owen Whittick Cairns
Craigsstile
Wiese
Robert Craig
Lille
R.craigee
Gordon Craig
Rhe
MaroeTh
Igo
Lso
Lennon
Green’s Worth
Rts
Shipping
Adelaide
Thes
Timmaul
Adam
Amirshas Seeamshipe
Commercial
Mec. Woodward Eit
Ides
Giayere Tacaney
Sydsey
Ayr
Germany
Secks
Rece
Abbaty Street
Lairns
EC. Wraght
Rumen
Gayor
Kevin Crags
Chennai
Carrna
Tory Helen” Board
Halls
Lasawar
Rede Trinity Tay
Vallette
L. Hutchinson
Wilson, Briabauy’s Frseclans
Idie
Lonperial
Sulin
Shiri
Sppurntmens
Conravention
Reg
Reginald Beamets
Glaus
Luerig Ap Renan
Mr and
Meantett
Smothey
Des FS Ueanett
Faye
Amaree
Ty Pears
Industral
Mr. Ferry
Bahia
Panly
Ferry
Goricavale
Mulgrave
Pat Tans
Pps
Firma
IM Et Taya
Athol
Wien 4
Rene Mere Jnvetvnn
Ely
Hunter
Wolfram Not
Pavisie Aia
Uaf
Fnfaenzy Core Ymedaiee Regeine
Tolga
Ne Geen Tame
V Foire
Ube Fm
Ravenstorch
Iu Nia
Gordonvale
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