New Arbitration Bill Opposed by Railway Chief
Mr W Fletcher general secretary of the Railway Service Association spoke at the annual railway picnic in Muswellbrook. He condemned the proposed Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Bill as mental and physical conscription that would strip workers of liberty even in private life. He warned Labor had failed and said government moves to deregister the association were vindictive, doubting the Upper House would approve a bill he likened to Communism.
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W. Fletcher
Railway Service Association
Muswellbrook
Fletcher
Forbes Turf Wicket Likely Abandoned Due to Costs
Forbes cricketers face unaffordable playing fees and overtime costs for two days of weekend play. Old men note no funds for road work this year and council subsidies. townspeople have partly funded players through the season. The newly laid turf wicket, costing about £300, may be abandoned as a result.
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Forbes
Brisbane Wool Sales Rise Maintains Market Momentum
The Secretary Farmers and Grazier Co operative reports on March 10 that Brisbane opened sales on March 9 with 10 000 bales catalogued and 45 000 bales to be disposed of this week. January values were 20 to 25 percent higher, with super wools running least in gains. Compared with Sydney last week, values were a shade higher across the board. Though offerings were below previous sale standards, selection was good. Competition was keen and animated as Japanese buyers dominated bidding, with Germany France Italy and occasionally America and AI manufacturers also active in the market.
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Farmers & Graziera’ Co-operative Co
Brisbane
Sydney
Germany
France
Italy
America
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