Unfair Act Debate Affects New South Wales Council Motion
The Orange Municipal Council this week moved to petition Cornella counties across New South Wales to repeal the Returned Soldiers Preference Act. Al O Gardiner urged broad support, claiming the Act harms workers and youths who were children at war start. The mayor and others opposed, saying it is a government matter and not the council’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
Orage Municipal Council
Cornella
New South Wales
al O Gardiner
Coupell Io
Juin
Leroghiut Bbe
Ald
W F. Matthews
Oregdy
Lake
Luis Cownell
Premier outlines closer settlement plan and land acquisitions
The Premier announced government moves to acquire selected estates by purchase or resumption under the Closer Settlement Act to subdivide for closer settlement. The program starts with voluntary purchases, with potential compulsory powers, followed by careful estate selection, phased payments, and open access to developed land while avoiding land price shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevetin
Steward
Durithe
England and Australia Wage Trends and Strike Impact
A historical comparison notes England’s reduced living costs and rising employment during downturns, while Australia sees mixed wage changes and rising strike activity. It highlights the shift from volatile mining and pastoral labor to arbitration led improvements, including eight hour days, defined shearer duties, and better worker housing under Federal Awards, reducing employer coercion and stabilizing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasseps
Arbitration Court
U8ro
Mes Hut
Profesor Shenn
Tneir
Goa
Wool Report Reflects Shifts in Global Demand and Australian Arbitration
The report notes buyers active in the wool market with demand from Germany, France, and Japan, and Australian prices moving variously by 5 to 18 percent. It discusses the impact of restrictive purchases by Japan, stockpiling in telemanufactures, and government hints at heavier Australian purchases. It covers wool prices, the 1907 arbitration wage changes, and the Workers’ Union push for compulsory arbitration, noting real wage gains and the Arbitration Court’s role in offsetting cost of living changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbitration Court
Berlin
Australia
Farmers and Grutlere Cooperative Co. Ltd
Hridicane
Stant
Sydney
Brisne
Germany
Yorkshire
France
Japan
Ane Bey
Whiteh Nao
Farmers & Graziers
Pastoralists Federal Council
MET
Fiat
Australian Workers’ Union
Util
Commonwealth Btalistician
Crewe
Grasiers’ Association of
New South Wales
Renee
Clerk Granted Four Months Leave to Visit Mother Abroad
Mr J B Sword, a clerk with Gilgan drm Shire Council, is granted four months leave of absence to visit his mother in England. He will travel to London by the Manganul for London on July 2.
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J. B. Sword
Gilgandrm Shire
England
London
MAKING A BLUE BED IN WINTER GARDENING
Garden notes urge winter alterations to beds borders and shrubs with pruning and rockery work. Plant blue flowers including belladonna bells bellamoss blue butterfly and others with care. Emphasizes soil renewal manuring lime options and gradual applications for better growth and pest control.
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Bwan River
Anchum
Cape Forge-Me-Not
Western Australia
Coring Spring
Nine Choice Roses Catalog Offer by Sherrerd & Bon
Roses advertised for garden use at ten pence each with carriage free. Catalog lists nine choicest varieties, with a bundled selection option of three reds, two whites, and three yellows. Offer limited, orders via Bent 10, state desired varieties and paper reference.
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Johnny Harkett
Venables
Tooheys Pilsener
Ata Health
Vanderfield & Reid Ltd
Parkes Forbes
Orange Council
Mr. Stevens
Mveddroma
Alladin
Federal
KELLY
A. Ison & CO
Rankin ST
Forbes
Neal
Lucky Enougl
Auatralia
Auviralis
Ausstralia
South Australia
Wool Report
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Joan
Victorial
Lim Foz
Ferlis
F. c
Sherrerd & Bon
Fesial
Bex
O.F
Aydney
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