Weekly Commentary on Arbitration and Referendum Powers
The author argues against extending government power to set standard hours and basic wages through a referendum. He defends the existing arbitration system as impartial and effective, warning that political control could lead to wage cuts, longer hours, and reduced protections. The piece questions why voters would replace a functioning system with politicians who lack trade discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Evatt
Parliament
Cabinet
Menzies
Chifley
Fadden
Victoria misses by a third on home construction target
The article notes Victorian ministers boast the target for homes built was reached at 68 percent completion, leaving 32 percent or about 32 homes per hundred behind schedule. It criticizes the use of targets and argues many homes remain unbuilt with families forced to improvise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Victoria
Igjre
Firewood and General T. Gainey Adirem Nuemariah P.O.
Firewood and General T Gainey are listed with a P O box in Adirem Nuemariah. The item appears in a fragmented public record noting a mailing address.
Sandmount State School at Yarroweyah Katanga Junction
This article records Sandmount State School No 2529 opened in 1886 at the junction of two south from Yarroweyah and east from Katanga. It details early teachers including Mrs Ainsworth and Miss Warburton, lists founding families and later attendees, describes several building changes from 1886 to present, and recalls large 700-person picnics with dances in the Maidment barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandmount State School
Yarroweyah
Katanga
Ainsworth
Merrill
HB. Edwards
McVea
Warsnop
Veacher
Warburton
James Walsh
John Power
Simon Flanagan
Thomas Leavey
Henry Sears
James McGifford
John Graham
M. Lee
John Smith
Rodgerson
Charles Thompson
Thomas Holden
James Maidment
Michael Neil
Charles Williams
John Jackson
William Rogers
Gib Chapman
John Adams
Harry Bunnett
Percy Graham
John Lawler
Martin Shannon
John Sheehan
Thomas Kline
Osmond Bassett
Ken McPherson
Alex McPherson
T. Mitchell
Bruce Tunnock
Nomurkahites
Roses in Bush Form Better Than Standards Say Home Gardener
The Home Gardener notes Adelaide growers favor bush roses over standards for fuller blooms and easier care. Standards are waning. bush roses on simple stocks, sun exposure, and pillar trellises are recommended. Planting timing blends with May end. select by grower guidance. mini polyanthas suit borders. sun exposure essential. avoid shade and shaded fences. top cultivars include Poinsettia The Doctor Ellen Poulsen and Golden Salmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Victoria
Ellen Poulsen
Clarification from Mr Tully on railway service meeting
In a letter to The Editor Mr Tully explains he acted as a messenger for a Railways Department official. He says he requested Citizens' Association backing for a Numurkah goods traffic improvement report and did not seek association favor for local carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Association
Mr Hyde
Railways Department
Numurkah
Hyde
Te. L. J. Tully
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coats
B.icon’s
Bitcon
Rae
Numurkah Butter" Factory
Guenther
Ole
Firewood & General
T. Gainey, Jun
Adirem—Nuemariah
P.O
J. Robinsons
Mr Tully
Rennies
Anne Campbell
Honkin’s Buildings
Atlantic Products
George Dudley
Numurekah
S. G. Davis
Marklejohn
A. C. Venables
Numurkah Grocery Store
L. R. Carey
Goulburn Valley
L. B. Carey
Radio and Sports Store
T. G. Freeland
S.E.C
Feelang
Pansy
Viola
Melbourne Biser
Gem
Shamrock Hotel
Hamon
Mc Cormick
Deering
McCormick-Deering
Gerald Heard
District
Medius
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