Debates on Sweatshop Wages and Living Standards
The article surveys British and Australian views on sweatshop labor and a proposed minimum wage. It cites The Morning Post and The Daily Chronicle, notes wage concerns for home workers, and references Australia’s pension system alignment with Britain. It analyzes commissions and potential legislation affecting wage floors, registration of home workers, and health and safety rules, signaling a shift in empire wide social policy.
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London
Sini
Niin Wage
Morning Post
Yia
Havre of Commons
Home Secretary
Pierson
Taveal
Simuther
Persia
Lero
Baily Chronicle
Costas
Howie
Shel
Commonwealth of Australia
Britain
Nsw
House of Com
Lousion
Grindjing
Middleaven
Federal Capital Debate Ends In Melbourne Light
A lively article dissects proposals for the federal capital and predicts Melbourne as the likely permanent seat. It argues Dalgety and Casshetra plans fail to gain traction and laments NSW influence and wartime shifts in capital location.
Coomadoulburn Train Service Alterations Proposed
Town officials discuss revamping the Coomadoulburn rail link with the Railway Council. Aiming to accelerate service on the South Goulburn line, authorities seek timetable reforms to ensure a mixed passenger service between Cooma and Goulburn, with expected arrival windows around 7:30 to 8:10.
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Jimee
Cumnviasioneya Railway
Syuney
Ube
le Ile
Funie
Eaus
Goulburn
Queanbeyan Rivee Club Competition Announced
The Queanbeyan Club invites subscribers to a test of marksmanship with a 500 yard, 760 yard and one further distance course. The event will be judged by Mr. J Mennethy, a patron of the club, with a prize awarded for top shots. Shouting to commence next Saturday, and there will be no shooting on 16 October and 7 November due to Sydney and Goulburn prize meetings.
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Queanbeyan
Ile Cluts
Mtr
J Mennethy
Stab
Tre
Nyceanger
Southern Rivet Ration Debate At City Meeting
A garbled local notice notes a meeting of the above association to discuss arrangements. It mentions trophies and a large silver shield, with alterations in the current year’s program. Aimed at young scholars, the event references a series and service context, with dates and locations implied but unclear.
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Saograamnh
Gonbhury
Pris Bhowley
Henin
Fragmented listing for sale catalogue at office notice
A damaged OCR notice advertises copies of a merchandise or catalogue for sale at the office. It mentions dates, an email contact, and a price of one shilling. The readable details imply a sale or distribution event with limited availability. Names and precise entities are obscured by errors but the core is a sale/trade notice.
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Martig
Nshhy
Morale Road Race Faces Raiders At Cantera Plan
An obscure report describes a road race where Morale led by Mr Preebedy of the Raid, at Cantera, with DulVe's Calvers and other runners contending. The event featured a north east wind and a finish tense as riders battled the course, with prize medals and trophies announced by local officials and sponsors.
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Mr. Preebedy
Arathi W
Shelrifipe
Ag Tor Geidern
Ile
al Die
Bok
Tully
Shoebridge le
Tara
Shang
Saui
Jones
Sea
Remla
Cooma Hospital Demonstration Worthwhile Supplies Display
A disordered note outlines demonstration goals at Cooma Hospital with lists of equipment and personnel. It mentions categories of items and several names and locations, though many terms are garbled. The core intent is showcasing hospital supplies and staff roles.
Queanbeyan Club hosts Tarago Cup celebration
The Queanbeyan club held a lively event to honor the Tarago Cup, with Captain Moore presiding. Guests praised performances, toasted the health of Tarago Club, and noted high scorers and notable attendees amid a festive program and speeches by Captain Lynch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prisanbeyan
Vian
Moore
Ie Thie
Eulice
Cook
Lynch
Shana
Maxinvan
Gia
Arik
Tieaty
KC Kranahaw
Poole
Jun Meusty A
Flows MM al
Gibbs Ae
Hoinvon
T. Coalke
Ty Mowe
Ri Cooper
Moreham
Hlaps
Tavaga
Tarago
Queanbeyan
Taran
Riley
Yulick
Avy
Hye
Mites
Melbourne speech sparks heart trouble illness at Parliament
A chaotic account describes AM Chapinall delivering a passionate address in Parliament House, amid a medical incident involving heart trouble. Witnesses, including Dr Crivelli and various MPs, attended the scene as the speaker collapsed and was carried away for treatment.
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Melbourne
Parliament House
AM Chapinall
Crivelli
Pati Howse Altex
Dakin
Chapovin
Sakina
Tyra Ayne
Chapainn
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Erptrutine
Joan
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Dalgety
Casshetra
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Queanbeyan Rivee Clug
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Ats
Woodley
Moran
Joe
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Henneld Markell
George Sykonard
Cooma Hospital
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