Labor Conditions Report Reveals Wage Strains and Shortages
Reports indicate widespread strain in 190,000 employer records as servants and farm workers face lower wages and scarce labor. Inspectors find uneven distribution of work, with men taking more hours in cities while women remain underemployed. Seasonal harvests suffer as farms pool labor, and factories show mixed productivity across regions.
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Seanon
Mie Outhibertany
Star Inspector
Tavern
Freezing Works Exports and London Connections Scrutinized
Testimony before Mr Justice Street examined Corio freezing works trade, export volumes, and contracts. Howard Leslie Cooper of Sin, Qoopre and Co testified exports rose from 73,000 to 270,000 in 1915 amid ongoing slaughtering at Corio works and occasional activity elsewhere. The London Produce Company handled meat contracts and possible American shipments. no direct US shipments noted. Justice Street prepared to travel to Adelaide with Mr T BR Bavin to continue examinations.
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Instier Street
T. TR Bavin
East Melbourn
Howard Leslie Cooper
Melbourne
Sin
Qoopre
Corapotters
Fregen Mem
Victoria
New Bath
Wales
South Australia
Corio Freezing Works
Feelong
New Sth Wales
New Zealand
Bavin
Fim
Nuilion
Lamb
Corin
Gavin
Cita Phewine
Met
London Produce Company
America
Loman Produce Company
United States
Bavins
London
United State
United Satee
Bima
Coopne and Co
Sims
Cooper Wml Co
Swift and Armour
Justice Street
Justine Berenk
Adelaide
T BR. Bavin
Melbourne Court Jury Foreman Dies After Trial
Mr H. 5S dhills of Malvern who cok wapeel woun foreman of a jury at the Melbourne Criminal Court on Tuesday afternoon, and died in the evening, is well known in Geelong. For years he was a special advertising representative of Geelong Advertiser and News of the Week, and was well liked by clients who were shocked by his death.
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H. 5S
Dhills
Malvern
Melbourne Criminal Court
Geelong
News of the Week
W. Guy
Bendigo
Guy
Sr. Wilson
Treasury Department
F. Davidson
Lofven
Melbourne
EE. Hendy
Australian Mounted Cadets
Gordon Wnoleo
Arrivd
London
W. ¥. Purnell
Jas. Wighton
Miss Parker
Newtown
Wighton
Parnell
Donald
Davis
Paine
Cure for Sciatica Through Blood Building Pills
The article argues a nerve weakness model for sciatica, urging a treatment that goes beyond symptom relief to address the underlying cause. It recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills to build blood and restore nerve strength, claiming the nerves cry for food and respond to proper nourishment. The message emphasizes seeking a permanent cure via strengthening the nerves.
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Williams
Saya
Geelong West council debates Sunday sweets sale and hospital representation
Geelong West council discusses a Sunday sale of sweets and contemplates hospital board representation. deliberations cover municipal access to hospital governance, Sunday trading limits, and police powers.
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Ceelond West
Local Council Discusses Public Hospital and Elector Seats
Neetown Chilwell council members debate hospital status and eligibility for seats under incorporation rules. A private Virginia Street hospital proposal prompts appeals and council views. Additional items cover road and traffic improvements and a plan for a conference to elect candidates for hospital governance.
Retirement of council member excites local notice
A town meeting discussed the retirement of Dr Sutherland from the council in August. Officials praised his long service and wished him well on future travels, noting his calm demeanor and lasting impact on council relations and taxpayer interests.
Corio Council approves hospital fund schemes and town works
Geelong council members including Cry, Walter, Sutherland and Taylor discuss hospital ward funding, road repairs, and public works. They authorize consultative meetings with hospital board representatives, approve reconstruction costs for a Geelong road, and accept tenders for ballarat street repairs amid public works reporting by the town clerk and engineers.
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Geelong Vorpital
Keely
Reilly
Taylor
Conone
Armylaves
Anein
A. Ehroular
Public Health Department
Mont
Plitaard
Spenifion
Geelong
Coretery
Moers
O'Brien
Engineer Aid
Conniee
Department of Agriculture
Howell
Shh
Agricoltuse Forewall
Geelove
A. Walter
Oty Cornell
Erade
Mpaire
Chapel-street
Texas
Ces
Cinldiy
Newtown
Chilwell
Coumel
Erpai Te Pyenefert
Geelong Citiens
Mann
Repeiee
J. MM
Pewler
de Feetion
North Goolong
Lefe
Coe Coldiby
Hin
Meillong
Kanda
Or Sharkey
Met
Sutterhamd
Tye Poundkeener
Mir W. Frill
Marmied
TL Ghivn
Moorpanyal
Accornia Ageregatig
Ener
Oliver
G. Wolbers Ender
Mlennan
Bathewell
Pringles
Mike
Pettitt
Women and Pain Relief Promise Ad Offer
A faulty ad claims a simple home remedy restores women to health after years of pain. It states free delivery of a promotional book by sending the cutout to Dept A2, LADIES COLLEGE GP HEALTH, hair's Buildings, Sat Colimpatient, with instruction to mail it.
Wimbledon Singles Second Round Yields Surprising Injuries and Wide Results
At Wimbledon on June 23, the AY Eng Inmet lawn tennis meet saw Watson defeat Yoncken after Yoncken suffered a shoulder injury requiring a surgeon’s aid. Several matches followed with mixed results as Froitehchen and Pevest advanced, plus notable doubles win by Brookes and Wilding. In cricket, Worcestershire defeated Gloucestershire by 180 runs with strong bowling by J Conta Luenelee and teammates.
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London
AY Eng
Wimbledon
Watson
FC Yoncken
Ron the Hind
TV Pamee
Concen Heirs
WY Pawop
Vic
Robins
Gard
Pwhilis Dunlop Dieenreleds
Elvewess
Phe Dich Minal
Froiteheim
Germany
Haye Crip
N. Pevest
N.S.W
Tindell-Green
Burnen
Ted. M. Jd. G. Ritchin
H. Roper- Parrett
Secon Point
FG. Lowe
Gormot
Peanee
de Cugia
France
J. CL Perse
R.harding
Norman Brookes
Alf. Wildine
Baird
Pall
Mo Mavrogordata
Raplish
Gord
Kingscnte
Engiich
Dunlop
Wees
Rolin
Millard
Morse's Indian Root Pills Forsake Backache and Kidney Troubles
Mrs. Mary Jolly of Ballarat Victoria reports relief from long standing back pain and kidney troubles after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She states the poisons in the back have been removed and endorses the remedy, offering permission to publish her testimony.
Government Meat Shops Profit Report Sparks Debate
A fragmented report outlines a profit for government meat shops with dates from March 1914 to July, noting fluctuations and ongoing discussions. It mentions officials and places but the text remains unclear about specifics and outcomes.
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Perth
Weinenlay
Ilione
Juste
Stonecutters Case Weighs Wages and Jurisdiction
A court of appeal hears the Stoneworkers case on wage levels and classification for various stone jobs. The decision focuses on proportional pay for different skilled tasks and whether the employer’s ruling stands, with testimony from union officials and a Coventry area workers’ meeting.
Tramways case details unfold in court hearing
Mr Arthur Wille, charged in the tramways case, faced opposition as Mr Justice Powers and Chief Justice Marks urged clear allegations. Mr Arthur argued a lengthy delay in presenting evidence while Mr Duffy and Mr Verges attended the ceremony, and the court weighed the defendant’s readiness to proceed.
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Arthur
Artott
Cliot
Artur
Jovtie
Celerny
Justion
Unclear OCR Text About Individuals and Water Issue
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions names such as Mr Ache Mr Chielios Duffy and Mr Attine, with references to a court and a water matter. Details are obscured by garbled content and no clear event or outcome emerges.
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Ache
Chielios Duffy
Attine Lund
Arthiur
Apul
Trade concerns loom as union and employers meet
A meeting between union representatives and the Toledo metropolitan trade council focused on wage payments and the impact on workers. Key figures including Clinton pressed for clarity while urging protective action.
Minegs Re-register Application for Industrial Association
A fragmented notice reports an application to the Industrial Registrar of the Commonwealth Coast for the reregistration of the Federavod Mining Employees Association of Atlivalic 2a as an industrial organization under the Act. The filing, signed by I. Tatey of Borellt Street, Beddon, and a later rule, references deregulation and production powers as reasons for the request.
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Westerday
A. M. Steveart
Commonwealth Coast
Conteinetion
Tay Federavod
Euiptoyes
Tatetey
Borreltstreet
Beddon
Carpenters Dispute Reported With Threats of Action
Fragmentary notes from Sylooe describe a brewing conflict among carpenters over wages and work duties. The text mentions potential strong measures and involvement of Mr Justice Be. The report is unclear on full details and outcomes.
Wages Board Hearings Shared Across Regions
A letter from the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce notes the Country Wages Board will hear representations from Geelong Castlemaine Warrnambool and other chambers. The aim is to present views to Parliament through the Country Panel on a statewide scheme outside city limits. The secretary warns the process requires careful coordination and may affect wages policy.
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Epa
Ate
Melbow
Batlarot Geelong
Cawtle
Kimpleyart Eulons
Tay
Gbaon
unclear historical notice about oil plan and meeting
Receipt dated the 23rd instant states cooperation in a certain matter. The letter mentions directing judgment, coordinating a meeting in Gemlong to arrange assistance and facilitate oil operations. The signer, Hevry Bichpevaibe, Secretary, pleads for clearance of any deficits and places offices for consultation.
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Gemlong
Fragmentary Ode Hinting at Violet Woods and Peppermint Cure
A fragmentary poetic line hints at a violet theme and a mysterious cure. The text suggests a mood of longing and a request to lower the eye to perceive a healing or remedy in a wooded setting. The phrasing resembles archaic or dreamlike verse.
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Tadve
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