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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
6
Mr J A L Thomas MP argues that Labour is set to form the government as war revealed mass hardship and unity across classes. He says the working man now distrusts old parties and supports the State serving common good with broad candidate representation to contest hundreds of constituencies.
A London Spectator article argues labor reforms are essential and outlines wartime wage abuses. It cites an Australian Engineers example criticizing ASE practices at Vickers Woolwich Arsenal and other plants, noting inflated pay, idle time, and reduced productivity driving huge war costs.
A war era vignette discusses a freezing officer in France and a glass of water with frozen teeth. It then cites Viscount Grey on peace as a real, fair settlement and condemns continuous economic boycott. The piece notes harsh press criticism of generals and a Wellington biographer's observation of rival expectations.
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