Timber trade and political notes in Perth June report
In Perth on June 17 Metropolitan Mems reports the timber yard standstill ends as employers and workers resume work. The dispute goes to the Arbitration Court with a compulsory conference in progress. The piece covers sleepers contracts, Labor and Farmers candidates, Senate plans, the Wester Australian Women Conference debates on domestic service and equal pay, and concerns over meat prices and stock routes.
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Perth
Arbitration Court
Leachlon
Coffey
Labor
Dampier
Farmers ‘and Settlers’ Association
Gregory
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
Senate
Association
Liberal Party
Labour
Wester
Qne
North Fremantle
Naud
Philippine Independence and Australia’s Future in Pacific Trade
The article discusses the probable independence of the Philippine Islands and its implications for Australia. It notes American influence as a safeguard and warns that Philippine self rule could affect regional trade and destiny, reflecting on a long history from Spanish colonization to U S westernisation efforts.
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Phillipine Istana
Washington
Australia
Uncle Sam
Commonwealth
Amica
Japan
Phillipines
America
United States
Sam
Islands
Longest tunnel in the world progresses in the Alps
The second Simplon Tunnel in the Alps nears completion with 12 miles 48 yards of length planned for year end progress if the rate continues. Begun late December 1912, Swiss Federal Railways engineers enlarge the parallel gallery to meet rising tourist and goods traffic on the Simplon route at an estimated cost of £1,384,000.
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Alps
Simplon
Swiss
Federal Railways
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Stock Salesmen Union Assurance Society, Ltd
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Busy Bee Store
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Jewell, Weymouth, & Howson, Ltd
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Osram
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Geraldton Land, Investment & Building CO
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Prineval
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Kehee Samoval
Pata
Catherine Korting
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Brumwick
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Verites
Clements Tonic Ltd
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Croasleys
Smith
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Issuraner Co. Ur
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