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Newspaper
Fremantle Herald
Location
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
2
The Watemaw representative reports a upcoming week with labor disturbance at the wharves. The mail steamer Rhine Five may face delays while Viets and Arthur vessels may be affected. Eight hours day observance planned. workers to remain at the port from Saturday through Tuesday morning.
A discussion in the West centers on a proposed labor only tender for painting and cleaning the Nill of the State steamer Buel used in the south coast trade. Critics argue it shifts labor costs while others note foremen and wage terms, raising questions about party principles and Trades Hall reaction amid ongoing arbitration cases and port work.
Steamer Kwinana sails in with oil and cargo bound for Weusthang and Chiba, while the Leon Blum and Chronos are chartered or fixed for Australian routes. Australien and Mongolix arrivals, cement cargo, timber loading, and passenger movements feature as Fremantle port operations continue with multiple vessels at sea or en route.
The Khyber is expected to reach Premaitle from the Eastern Gates early Monday on its voyage toward Lenin. Industrial action around the Eight Hours' Day may affect labor at the Lumpers' Union, but required labor will be provided to support the journey. The Khyber will adjust speed to replanish its port of call while continuing its forward voyage. Meanwhile the Yankalilla arrives with substantial cargo and is set to load timber at Banbury for Melbourne, departing Wednesday. Upcoming sailings include the Gorgon on October 31 and the Paroo on November 4, with the State steamer N2 to Port Darwin via intermediate ports on November 1. The Kooringa has discharged Newcastle coal and sailed for Albany late Wednesday night, and the Kurnalpi will depart for Geraldton tomorrow at noon. The Bishop of London retells a personal tale about feeling provoked during a sermon.
The article describes a Caledonian Society function with songs by Hewks and Ms Melrose, violin pieces by Mian Dukes, and prize lists. It recounts officers and figures including Lord Donor and Lord Ruthven, noting military connections and island roll totals, with references to Edinburgh Castle and local gatherings.
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