Waterside notes on wheat exports and arbitration cases
A quiet week at Victoria Quay as steamers resume activity and wheat shipments rise. The Waterside Workers' case opens at Melbourne arbitration court with evidence from Fremantle union leaders and industrial figures, while Geraldton tensions flare over pay disputes and port shipments face disruption. Captain Watson’s Dundee and other freighters are noted for upcoming sailings and cargo plans.
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Lin
Melbourne
Lt Will
Tve
Commonwealth
Higgins
Awalinat
General Workers’ Union
Geraldton
Milne
Alfred Holt and Co plan new Australian traffic ventures
The Local Government Journal of Australasia reports Alfred Holt and Co have taken a bold step amid rising competition in Australian traffic. Orders are placed for new vessels about 60 feet long with gloss tonnage around 209,000. The move aims to begin next year with innovations and significant capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Holt and Co
Inesay
Britannic launches world’s largest steamer at Belfast
The White Star Company unveils the Britannic a 60 000 ton liner described as the world’s largest. It features watertight electrically controlled systems wireless Marconi signaling and submarines sounding equipment. Estimated pier and port upgrades in Melbourne and Sydney projects are also noted with large sums proposed for wharfage and harbour schemes.
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White Star Company
Belfast
Marconi
Victor Dock
Melbourne
Sydney
Johnstone
Mackwattle
Roselle
MacKayco
Cottesloe Beach Notes Highlight Local Foreshore Scene
A detailed reminiscence of Cottesloe Beach and its surroundings describes Monument Hill, the reef off the coast, and the pros and cons of facilities. It notes bathing spots, floodlit sheds, a pending diving platform, and the Johnson parade road opening by Minister WD Johnson. Local leaders discuss open foreshore plans to attract holiday makers and residents alike.
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Cottesloe Beach
le Nestle
Mosman
Rocky Bay
Monument Hill
Hocky Bay
Fremantle
North Fremantle
AL Cottesloe
Cottesloe
Bath Yurenien
Coltenioe
Visunde
WD. Johnson
Bz Singleton
Cotesloe Beach
Johson
Freshwater Bay
Mownan’s Bay
Peppermint Grove
Claremont
Sirusaw
Wis
Jnl
National Party urged for unity and strong stance
A fragmentary political note argues for a united National Party to challenge the governing parties. It predicts party discipline and a potential clash with opponents in the broader taxpayer landscape, urging voters to scrutinize opportunistic leaders and the party’s long term aims.
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Enol
A. N
Comay
Eble
Cheap Fruit Prices and Rail Rates on Goldfields
The article notes historically cheap fruit remains scarce for goldfields workers. High railway rates between the coast and the goldfields keep prices steep, hindering market benefits. It suggests relaxing duties to halve freight costs to aid local fruit availability for miners.
Carter and O Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Goods
A public sale led by Myre Carter visits leading cities in the East to offer “special purchase” goods at half the usual value. Crowds line up as the purchaser claims no questions on genuineness and items are described as being disposed of at absurdly low prices.
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Myre Carter
East
Twigue
Fremantle
Meeting of Members and Porters Set for March Seven
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a meeting of members and porters is proposed for March 7. The document mentions Liberal nominees and a list of names, with unclear roles and locations. No clear outcome or organization is fully readable.
Opening Dance of the Season by The Society
This notice invites liberals and others to join or attend the opening dance of the season at Vicpowta Hall on Monday. Tickets available through the Society Secretary HW Ball or by members.
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Incurston Wit
Y.laswalt
Phirow
Vicpowta Hall
HW. Ball
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Arundel St
South Terrace
J. Moore
Boureney
Waterside Notes
Victoria Quay
Atock
Ayla
Mosary
Owens
Monksfield
Fremantle Lumpera’ Union
Kapunda
Robert Laurie
R. Laune and Co
Mr. McLennan
Premantis Stevedoring Co
Mongolia On & Aimilar Serrand
Onlens
Alvera
Ockerbs and Co
Algern
Darling and Son
Ackerby and Co
Char Wa Hacine
Tho Es
Kurnaipl
Dongatta
Capoun Watson
Sydney Henry
Mroome
Watson
Broome
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Bulenery
Australia
Britannic
Tasmanie
Purnat
Lash Katurday
Moviton's Bay
Andy
Vie Joredhore
Mae cabGe
Fund Wenilite
Togara Vo
Omer
Mi UA Windom
Rs Tt
Snaoesy
Mannan
Weouh
Kail
Bowen
Martie Usister
Wiekwon
Bright Sisters
Princese ‘Theatre
Poyth
Carter
Dan Alse
Fey
Lobascher & Angove
Home OF Best Values
Wiz Hove
Irewal Clt
Ol Filer L Manlle
Ibieris Anil
Gulag
Hood
Sd Val Lion's
Pan Liberals
Dung
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