Government to lease Osborne House for naval cadets
Defences announce a 12 month lease of Osborne House Geelong from January to train 24 cadets starting February 1913. Facilities will be augmented using local technical schools to save cost about 6000 pounds, while Jervis Bay naval college should be ready by 1914 to absorb cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne House
Australia
Eta
Seustor Pearea
Defence
Home Affairs Department
Nidertake
Ravral College
Jervis Bay
Uder
Osberme House
Geelong
Ling
Tye
Wval Coldone
Jarvis Hay
Osborn House
Tle
Technical School
Silready
Flinders Naval Base
Westernport
Jervisky
Goelong Harbor
Naval College
Os Wane
Th. Chambers
Way Ours
A. Fy Hinchson
Marhor Trust
Worker wage scales and promotions proposed by union
The document details wage scales for mechanics foremen instrument fitters and electrical staff, with yearly salaries ranging from £72 for youths to £895 for engineers. It outlines a 41 hour week, six seven hour shifts, overtime rules, Sunday double pay, and entry by examination. It also covers junior education support, injury pay, seniority based promotions, and union preference for promotions and leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cbb
SIS
Electric Light Power
Aykabus of the Technics] College
Technical College
Othr
Feas
Day baking in Queensland amid new Brisbane board plan
Brisbane Tuesday reports an amended determination for the bread and pastry cooling trade in the central district. It appoints day labor only in the trade. The Brisbane District Board is weighing adopting this measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Central
Theg
Trades Congress in N S W
Sydner reports that the Trades Union Congress debated federated labor and equal representation with the Labor Conference executive to pursue proposed clauses. A motion from the Newcastle Miners' Federation urged restoring unrestricted strike rights by repealing existing industrial legislation. The matter was deferred pending a Labor Federation establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydner
Trades Union
Congress
Labor Conference
Newcastle Miners’ Federation
Geelong West Tennis Bazaar Aims to Raise 150 For Court
Tennis enthusiasts in Geelong West form a club and aim to raise £150 for a new court. A bazaar at Town Hall on Pakington Street featured decorated stalls prize awards, gramophone music, and band performances led by Mayor Dr. C W Dickins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong West
Pakington Street
F. Allen
Messrs
Weddell and Titel
Dragers
Godee
J. C. Bennets
Hie-Major
H. J. O'Helin
T Ai Hughes
Wvalpied
Craweour
Wynne
Whitners
A. Craweour
W. Harrison
E. Hughes
Fist Pond
Bennett
Rashleigh
H. 5
Crancour
Suffered for months constipation and headaches
A NSW woman Mrs S. Smith reports months of headaches and fatigue from constipation. After trying pills, Saxo-Tonic Pills are praised as a tonic with purgative effects. She credits the treatment with renewed energy and ability to work, stating she would not be without them. Price listed as 1s 6d to 2s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Tilver
Birs.s. Smith
Nife-street
Mast Orange
Nsw
Large Federal Surplus Exceeds Treasury Estimates
Revenue returns show Customs and Excise and Post Telegraph Department incomes far above Treasurer's forecasts. Customs and duties total about £1,002,297 higher than expected, with eleven months in New South Wales and Victoria driving gains. Telegraph department finances also better, by £38,593, than budget projections, led by Victoria’s large rise while Queensland, West Australia, and Tasmania show declines. Overall, expected year end increases surpass last year by nearly £1.75 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasuree
Customs and Excise Department
Custom Telegraph Department
Customs and Denies
Mary
Liu
New South Wales
A. R
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
West Australia
Tasmania
Post A and Telegraph Department
Fisher
Geelong Chamber Debates War Readiness and Defences
The Geelong Chamber of Commerce met with Mossee C G Dobbin in the chair to discuss war readiness, defence policy, and local issues. Topics included the death of Mr Hitchcock and the nomination of Howard Hitchcock to the council, plus calls for extended rail lines, more letter carriers, and a naval cadet brigade under Captain Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Comtecrec
Mossee CG. Dobbins
Dann
D. Aitken
TL. Langloruv
W. A.alkin
DB. Gibb
T. &. Humble
W. TH. Thacker
Je Gill
Dr R. Williams
Air Seven Af
MR. Purnell
ID. A. Anderson
H Thipott
A. T. Haidinp
Goo
Marlin
A.A. Cunningham
RJ. Fietcher
T. A. Dickson
Ar. Langhorne
Langhorne
Afr
M. Hitchcock
Srat
Hitcheack
Jargro
Iis
Syn
Pathe
Thacker
Daun
Howard Hitchcock
Pe SP Aley
Wensleydale
Merking
Tinekor Re. Wortendt
Abbis
Air
A. L. Waller
Aitken
Gibb
Westen
Arca
M. Gill
Iran
Melbourne
B. Neehervnise
Great Britain
Montter
Associated Chambers
Australasia
Richardson
Poe
Sone
Femergener
Gaelong Delewater
Messra. Purnell & Robbins
New Zealand Cabinet Making Denial In Wellington
Wellington reports Prime Minister Kenesie denies rumors of a progressing coalition ministry. The Opposition caucuses in Wellington as talks about policy surface for potential Treasury presence follow. Chronic cheat complaints note Woods Grass Peppermin Gare price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Kenlsie
Treasury
Won On the Past and Other Stars at Sun Pictures
Fink and Rowe present the racing drama Won On the Past at Majesty's Theatre with Randwick scene as a feature. Gau mont Company production runs BOO feet. Also shown are Thrown to the Lions at Hibernian Hall nightly. Thursday pantomime Gold Those and the comedy Repead and Tied with special program for next Sunday. Prices reduced to 6d and 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fink
Owl
Ab Bs
Majesty’s Theatre Tonight
Rowe
Gaumont Company
Ak Randwick
SUN Pictures
Hibernian Hall
Snc
Letter of thanks from Angus McLaren fund correspondent
A letter to the editor from Angus McLaren thanks donors and supporters after the Angus McLaren Fund donation total reached 300 pounds. He singles out the mayor Dr Williams, secretary Mr Manning, trustees, firemen, Geelong Municipal and Harbor Trust bands, Giesers Godfrey Hirst and Co Pro, Ltd, and the public for generosity and personal kindness following an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McLleaaren
Drs 2
Wildiams
Fi Manning
Geelong Municipal
Harbor Trust
Baneds
Nuhr
Giesers
Godfrey Hirst
Ae Angus- Melaren
Kilconn
People and Drapers advertise blankets and quilts sale
George Ritz Gerald and Co of Moorabool Street Geelong offer a large assortment of blankets and down quilts with special prices. Full double down quilts priced 21 shillings sixpence and up. Also advertised are post card frames and photographic pictures from 11 to 12 shillings sixpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enltnea
George
Ritz, Gerald, Et CO
Moorabool Street
Geelong
Reneint
Thacker
Ryrie-Street
Kardinia Park Meet Debates Ground Improvements
Geelong officials and the Grounds Committee of the Fire Brigades met to discuss improvements at Kardinia Park for fire brigade demonstrations. A special Park Committee meeting was planned to decide funding and fencing, with deputies seeking cost estimates and possible use of the grounds based on future revenue and bank arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kardinia Park
Mewtow
Chilweil
Clutterhugh
Geelong
Cr. Williams
Crs
Strong
Geo. M'Donald
Cairns
Ald. Gurr
Drs
Ring
Yaylon
Fire Brigades
Cantains Pitterson
Smith
Kicis
Lieutenans Sandford
Watterson
Piveman Schweitzer
Nardinia Park
Prangis
Corio Oval
Schweitner
Patterson
Qnr
Cluttertuck
Kardinia
Fwneini
Williams
Inter-Brigades
Clutterhuek
C Sapien Patterson
Gay
Ric. Schwertser
Gr. Chitterbuck
Francis
M'Donald
Sandford
Chigterbuck
Geelong West
Dr. Cairn
sElieyb Kardin
Pbrt
Phi Gerund
Antain Patterson
Cree Williams
Beas
State Teachers' Complaint Department Replies
On Saturday a meeting of teachers discussed the "future of the classified roll" as per the Education Act. Officials defended restoring high school teachers to the classified roll and argued transfers to elementary posts would be unlikely due to higher pay in high schools and seniority rules under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widsterday
Lim Advcntion
IBLO
Piers
Sytem
Mas Wy
Billson
Aiah
Tate
Public Service Act
Public Service
Education Department
Ure Public Service
Weason
Wader Jyhick
le Actherefore
Donmiltea
Sheen Academicat High
Belvoirs
Hamilton
Primary Teachers Registration and New Examination Rules Adopted
Melbourne council notes year long registration activity with 504 applications 100 granted 55 refused and many required to train or sit exams. Proposals set for junior and senior primary certificates and options include training institutions exams continuations and university provisions. A motion calls for simplified English spelling and a committee to study women teachers' status in Victoria compared with other colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meelbourne
Victorian Education Department
University of Dldbourne
Anil
Wheary Anl
Meducation Department
Ywssilig - Tirough
Fligh Bethal
Peo Meribers
Corea
Iacker
Lic Council
Trevisterod
Moor
Numili
Thave
Manzen
Bir
M'Rae
Leeper
Boul of Education
Ma. W
Littlejohn
Seofeh College
Secondeil de Moelion
Birthday honors and health elixirs in late 19th century notices
A fragmented page shows a birthday honor notice tied to the British federal government and Sydney, plus an advertisement for a health cure named EERNOT ILLS OF HEALTH. It mentions blood purification, liver and stomach support, and a dispensing chemist in London with a long string of unclear contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Sydney
Sikbar Rox
Bozes
W.C. Remot
Geelong
Liv
King's Birthday honors in London and Melbourne notes
Reports from London and Melbourne recount the King's Birthday celebrations and related honors. Sir Robert Powell and other officers receive medals for service to the P and O liner rescue. Melbourne musicians Leila Doubleday and Mrs. Arthur Alexander perform at Aeolian Ball. several Geelong figures move on to travels, appointments, or hospital visits as the harbor trust prepares for leave and council changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wils
Uistly
London
Chien
Efigh
Cothussinners
Ceneral
Ty Kur George
Oliner Bethi
Robert Bad Powell
Wellingeton
Leila Doubleday
Melbourne
Arthur’ Adexanden
Chas. Hamilton
The
Anas
Geelong
Barlock
G. F. Holden
M.A
Geelong H Arbor Brest
Heiden
Stawally
J. Dudley
Harbor Trust
Tie
Atelbourne
Rombala
Queensland
TY. S. Mare
Howard Hitchcock
Geelong Chamber of Commerce
Ha Ftuther
Marriott
Macsny
Chamber of Commerce
Mackay
Associated Chambers
Geelong Wedding and College Open House Highlight Week
News of the Week covers a Geelong wedding illustration and a push for improvements along the Western Beach Frontage. It notes the Morrison Memorial Hall opening event with invited guests, a Geelong Victory over Collingwood, and mentions the East Geelong State School program and local educational groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Morrison Memorial
Macthur
Hammerton, & Sons
Woodon
Saturdas
U YW
G.A
Bortarl
Ington
EAST
G . Works
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Eor
Jervis “Bay
Trades Congress
N.S.W
Ceelong West Tennis Bazaar
Tncrense Oe
New Zealand
Entertainreats
Trosa
Rinlay
Plains
Tel
Aitchcocks
Fcr House - Furnisher
Molop-strest
Oppositis Salvation Alemy
Cabmers
Peper
Priess Ta ‘Sui
Valerie Desmond
Prich
E. Griffiths
Star Book
Ryrie Street
Harbinia
Dra
J. Wriehte
Quorn
Council OF Education
N. Robertson
Ieschorsiju New Boa
Cressive Couribries
Henderson
Henturton
Robertson
News OF the
Ilenigo
aAtlas
Stoornbool
Ernoon
Nica
BROS
Atornings
Strom
Ghiapicens Aswell House
Percy
Thacher
Tianoforth
Leschiti Delhed
Coutiberpoint
Daniad Orehveies Tistrimonts
Jesson
Purnell
Ryriestreet
Dpurnell's
Ryrie-sirest
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