Railway Dispute Brings Changes to Melbourne Games
Telegrams report unsettled railway dispute affects Melbourne events on January 4. Details are garbled but indicate Mossréney’s adviser and Mysluey batman involved, with implications for participation in Adelaide and Frillay events. Macartney’s withdrawal may influence weather and event inclusions at the Virginia baton park.
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Unprecedented Irrigation Land Demand Sparks Housing Pressure
Amid dire times in Melbourne, demand for irrigation land soars, pushing up to 200 pounds per acre with improvements. Widespread unemployment nears 15,000, as electrical outages and strike actions compound the economic strain. Streetcar services are curtailed, with tram cables limited and Sunday service suspended.
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Melbourne
Ambitious Greater Sydney scheme and fatal Woy Woy incident
A deadly Woy Woy accident leaves four dead as a party attempting to erect a railway line is struck by a train near Gladyx. authorities suspect the group chose a shortcut to avoid bridges. In Sydney, Lord Mayor Lambert begins duty and pledges to push the Greater Sydney plan and municipal reforms.
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Trade and labor unrest loom in Australia Canada talks
Reports say trade union unrest shadows Australian Canada talks on a reciprocal agreement. Prospects for early settlement fade as officials discuss ratification delays and broader trade policy, amid ongoing marine steward strikes and judicial proceedings in Ottawa.
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Demand immediate action to prevent worst of unemployment
Kalgoorlie on January 3 reports a meeting of nine workers and members of the Legislative Assembly as speakers. A resolution unanimously demanded that the Hover won’t come to our onsis men immediately to prevent the variation that is imminent. The posting has become intolerable with credit stopped and hundreds, men, women, and children on the verge of starvation.
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Prowler article quotes rail reform debate and stock response
An excerpt discusses a railway reform proposal and the reaction of executives to the plan. It notes that the railways would remain property of the people, with the proposal aiming to alter the system of management rather than nationalize the rail network. The passage reflects debates on governance and state control.
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Meeting of the Perth Expires Committee Chooses Fresh Petition
The Perth Expires Committee met this morning and decided to approach Mr. Headidan and Colonel Pope this afternoon with a new petition for consideration. Mr. McCallum will resume gathering particulars they have on hand.
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Trains to Be Rus Detour Forged in Kalgoorlie
Perth dispatch reports the Disputes Committee hearing a plan to allow timber shipments to Kalgoorlie. The decision grants ten entry woods and assures mines will reopen and operate.
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Strike disrupts freight and proposes Cue Mullens motor service
Reports from Yerth detail a union wage dispute with the Premier denying pay during strikes. Mines have halted output and the railway department remains a wage battleground. At Cue a public meeting backed forming a committee to study emergency motor mail transport to Mullens, aiming to restore communication.
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Mass Meeting Backs Railway Union Amid Strikes
A January mass meeting at Geraldton backed the Railway Union with a resolution. Anxiety over a broad strike risks paralyzing state trade, with reports of shortages and disrupted supplies. Trains and motor vehicles cope as communities weigh long delays and plans to sustain essential services.
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Uncertain Transport Services Amid Rail Strike Fallout
In Perth the Metropolitan Emergency Transport Service and allied teams work to move workers during a railway strike. Cabinet discussions continue as emergency passenger and goods transport is refined and seating arrangements for stranded workers are reviewed by Cabinet and the strike executive.
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Midland workshops set to reopen after annual halt
The Commissioner said enough men could be transported from homes to justify reopening the Midland workshops on Monday after the cuspersry annual halt. He hoped the move would be worthwhile and urged readiness for resuming work tomorrow.
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Northern District Opticer Association in Perth talks strike and arbitration
The article reports telegrams to the Mayor about water transport and jetty work, calls for arbitration in railway and union disputes, and a meeting in Geraldton. It notes Premier J. and government stance, public support, and possible Midland Railway actions to manage coal supplies and keep services running amid shortages.
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Geraldton Friends Note Quick Recovery After City Hospital Stay
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