Working Mour Clash Shapes No-Wage Hour Debate
The federal government moves to reconstitute the Commonwealth Arbitration Court to rule on standard working hours after NSW and union leaders resist the High Court decision on 48 versus 44 hour weeks. Prime Minister Bruce outlines a tribunal based inquiry while urging calm to avert industrial upheaval. The government notes rising postwar obligations and tax cuts, claiming progress toward unified policy and balanced finances. The piece cites reforms, pensions, defence spending, and national insurance plans alongside ongoing debates over fiscal arrangements between states and the Commonwealth.
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High Court
N.A.W
Bruce
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Commonwealth
N.S.W
Trades Trinians
Bruce-Page
Ifa
Australia shaped by old draught horse ideals
A Sydney Morning Herald correspondent criticizes modern draught horse types in Australia. He argues the old low stepping Cob is superior in balance, fitness, and practicality, noting high heads, springing steps, and costly piebald colors as flaws. He suggests demonstrable animals at shows could guide breeders.
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Sydney” Morning Herald
Australia
Anaes
Ford's improved touring car debuts in Geelong factories
Announcement from Australia’s old Motor Company headquarters confirms Geelong factories are complete and in full operation. The latest Ford touring car features a longer streamlined body, lower chassis, larger bonnet, raised radiator, double windscreen, and integrated petrol tank under the scuttle. Enhanced brakes, larger steering wheel, lowered seats, wider doors, and refined transmission improve smoothness and performance. Available in Imperial Blue, Empire Grey, and Sage Brush Green at £179 10s, the car emphasizes value at a low price.
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Old Motor Company
Australia
Geelong
Ford
Ford Works
Ford Company
Probate notice urges timely payment of duties on estates
Real estate text urges executors to settle state and federal duties on deceased estates promptly. It offers assistance to ensure taxes are paid, avoiding burden on successors.
Probate surety aids rapid duties payment
The G. P. A. Probata offers ready cash to cover duties, avoiding asset sacrifice to quickly pay duties before probate is issued. Full particulars available on application.
Keen Prices Crockery and Glassware Sale
A Melbourne notice markets a broad range of kitchenwares and Home goods with low prices. It highlights glass sugar basins covered jam dishes butter dishes and salad bowls, plus Pyrex ware and earthenware items. Also listed are electric torches traps golf requisites furniture and bedding, with local agents for Mitchells Machinery and an invitation to compare prices before buying.
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Melbour
Personal Responsibility and Frugal Living Habits
The piece urges readers to apply businesslike care to personal affairs, emphasizing saving money and spending wisely. It notes that many have family responsibilities and recommends adopting a savings habit, highlighting a Savings Bank Service via principal towns and agencies at all post offices.
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Glydesdales
Sydrey Mow
Woods
THE @GREAT PACIFIC LIFE ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Collins St
Melbourne
Victoria
H. C. Trevana, Esq
Gouldbur
Valley
P. Deana
Holdenson and Owneilson Fresh Food Pty. Ltd
Numurkah
J. B. Brooks
G.P A. Probata
Eoper R Engineering Co. L Co. Ltd
James Willians
Crockery & Glassware
Jin
Mitchells
Ordson
Shepparton
Numurrah District
Gordon Anderson
Cobram
Blas
Theatest
Oakland
Wan 2 Gs, Pty. Ltd
Cal
Peeple
R. F. Nesbit
Vairiness
Hugh ‘Thomson
Olliver’s
Ballarat
Oder
STUDE
Ek Caks
Ma. A
MR. Herb. Williams
Chevrolet
Fisher - Vail Hee
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