Wages Boards Topic Marks Seventh Australasian Meet
The seventh annual convention of the Carriage and Waggon Builders Association of Australasia opened in Pitt Street. Delegates from multiple Australian cities and New Zealand attended as President Olding spoke on imports and taxation not hindering trade, and a paper by S W Waring discussed the origins and impact of Wages Boards, noting debates by New South Wales unions and the need for capable board members and sensible wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriage and Waggon Builders’ Association of Australasia
Employers’ Federation
Pitt-street
C. H. Olding
Toowoomba
Gympie
Brisbane
Armidale
Forbes
Sydney
Melbourne
Ballarat
Launceston
Casterbury
Victoria
New South Wales
Australia
Trade regulation in New South Wales seeks active permits
The text discusses permit issuance control for ageing workers under factory regulation in New South Wales. It warns unions would push to keep permits within their hands, fearing the Trades Hall would end permit issuance entirely. Mr. Waring reviews his Victoria Wages Boards work and recounts witnesses' treatment during coachbuilding board examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Waring
Victoria
New South Wales
Uistr
Tradex
Waring
Remarkable Canterbury Letter on Street Lighting
A century old missive from Canterbury residents complains about dangerous gas lamp light at a dark street corner near Telegraph Hill. The letter urges the council to place a light on the opposite road side and warns of dangers at night, detailing grammar and spelling quirks in its earnest plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornella
Camterbury
Canterbury
Plesher
Etting
Lasher
Remarkable Piano Found Hidden by Inherited Treasure Sale
A Clacton woman bought an old piano at an auction and could not extract a malevolent tune. Her son-in-law moved it and discovered a hidden hoard valued at over 1060. The treasure trove is claimed by the legal representatives of the pianist owner, with royal ownership pending if unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clacton
England
Peraox
Milk vendor case at Newtown Court over refusing sample
A Newtown Police Court hearing involved W G Salman sanitary inspector charging Sidney Farmer of St Peters with preventing milk analysis after demanding a pint for O'Brien. Farmer poured milk away and later refused a sample, leading to a guilty finding with a modest fine and costs after considering there was no prior complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peters
Newtown
W. G. Salman
Sidney Farmer
Minasreet
St. Patrik
Defendant
Salmon
O'Brien
Love
Witness
Balinam
Towm Hall
Witarse
Salman
Lor
Tam
Train Ferries for the English Channel Proposal Revisited
The article recalls a renewed scheme to tunnel the English Channel being delayed by military and political concerns. It discusses using large American style train ferries to move entire trains from Calais to Dover reducing journey disruptions, noting support from the Board of Trade president and limited military opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engit
English Channel
Englend
Calais-Dover
America
United States
Great Lakes
Jerth
London
Paria
Board of Trade
Lkely
Strange Telephone Court Ship Fraud Exposed in Zurich
A Zurich woman was arrested for defrauding a wealthySpinster by posing as a suitor named Herr Heringufeld. The victim, living in Windinhood, received marriage proposals by phone and letters, sent money, and handed over about £100 to a supposed intermediary. The scheme unravelled when the fiancé vanished and the woman faced charges of fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switserland
Windinoh
Arguvie
Tramway plan for Wester suburbs direct access to Showground
A special council committee reported on a tram route from Tyne Street to Randwick with a new line near the Showground Cricket Grounds. The plan would connect to Circular Quay via Castlereagh Street and Plit Street, but the estimated revenue was deemed insufficient to fund the full line. The committee urged joint action by St Peters Meadwick Waverley and Canterbury councils to press the minister for works to build the short terminus at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester
Macrickville Connell
Apecial
Randwick
Aix Milux
Haif
Ranawick
Cevetond Street
Dulwich
Randwick Mor
Sharpe
Circular Quay
Castlereigh
St Peters
Meadwick
Waveriey
Canterbury
Remarkable Arctic Voyage of the Resolute and Its Aftermath
Narrative recounts the perilous 19th century voyage of the ship Resolute and related vessels. It describes abandonment, survival, and eventual rescue by British and American crews. The British Royal visit to Cowes honors the recovery and preservation of the vessel and its artifacts, highlighting the alliance symbolized by the ship's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Hite
Mule
Awsistaunis
Iacrepid
North Sear
Sir John FravRlltant
Chury
Kahe
Apnalline
Caplain McHire
Bet
M'Clure
Bylcher
AineMarly WaCoru
Ituw
Dr Arlbing
Bia Vaprona Cormmauil
Jorkv
Mofile
Wellington
Engiand
Erryone
Arctic
Iain Bodingtony
Genter Henry
Dave Biralt
Goa
Slam
Lancaster
Ani
Ike
Davie
England
United Stace Mangloss
TSBK
Mer
Great_ Britain
Iniin Kranklin
Mieromegand
Fendere
Ahaudonia
United
Rintes
Ervay Tink
Peril
Senate
America
United States
United Sayen
Bern
Vie
Ander
Milesty
Resntutn
Newt Cowes
Caplan Hartatemn
Sesmour
Portsmouth
Quen
Prince Ponsort
Prince of Wales
Prise Crs
Royal
Trinvess
Alice
Osborne House
Hieureieaid
U States
Telendly
Hin Addresa
Phi
Cabin
Tents Seized for Rent and Campers Gather
A town council meeting discussed tent seizures for rent and a growing camper presence at a harbor beach area. Alderman Parson urged action while Alderman Mullican proposed holiday-related changes. The dispute centers on regulating temporary lodging and enforcing permits for campers and vendors.
Coal Trade Grows At Clifton And North Bulli Mines
Brisk overseas shipping and rising coke output boost Clifton area coal trade. South Coast mines near Scarborough and North Built increase coke ovens and production. More workers employed, housing strain grows, and local efforts press to add rail stops and ambulance funds for Clifton Scarborough and Colliery districts.
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Wualdt
Chinen Cole Nery
Scarborwash
Noarige
North
South Clifton
North Bulli Collieeia
Owks
Norirn
Clifton
Gacket
Niles
Nir
Mur
Thermia
Onis
South Coast
Rapid USA
Clifton Progress Association
Kiama
Sydney
Cuffen
Bulli Shire
Rose Bay Seerage System Wanted by City Council
At Woollahra Council meeting the somitimate inspector reported poor sanitary conditions in Rose Bay bounded by New South Head Road Norwich Road and a 20 ft lane. Pools of stagnant water and direct connections to gutters risk hexion vapors and public danger. Council resolved to obtain a comprehensive sewerage scheme for Rose Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woollahra Council
Somitaty
Gage
Heer Bay
Mulwala. New Deslavery for colds and coughs
An unreadable snippet mentions Milton's New Delavery for colds and remedies. The legible parts reference long troubles with chast complaints and general ill health, implying a local advertisement or notice about a medicine. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awe
Mivlton
Avery
Citizen Soldiers Reported in Historic City Flame
Fragmentary OCR notes describe citizen soldiers forming to counter a water-related threat and preparing to light a Wolfe's Sehaapoe to confront danger. Details are unclear but imply local mobilization to protect a community from a crisis.
Hotel Robbery Trial Against Campbell and Curran
A hotel robbery case sees Alien Campbell and Curran charged after police traced stolen items including a watch chain pendant and gold jewelry to a pawnbroker. Corbett, linked by defense, testifies he was not present, and Curran pleads not guilty as he is remanded for trial following the hearing on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Lrew
Corbett
Murran
Curren
Waxerley
Alora Campbell
Paren
Rinkars
Aivamd
Curran
Thia
Frien
Richmond
Duend
Eaverhead Aso
Adires Corbett
Antil
Corbelt
Buried Alive and Medical Debate Sparks Alarm
A sensational report outlines a claim of widespread burial hoaxes and public health debates. It cites Dr Tie well of Harvard, recounts fears of people being buried alive, and notes medical caution against sensational discussion while noting legislative interest in death verification and funeral practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masuachussite
U S
Prrnana
Tim
Tiewell
Harvard University
Meneraliz
Picnickers and Dutt Aim to Include Walte's Schnapps
Picnickers and Dutt plan to include Walte's Schnapps in the upcoming event to offer a palatable beverage option for Samer 31 attendees. The move targets broad appeal and social reception at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutt
Walte
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Pellisson
Swift Anu Company
Murton
AMD
Saturdat
DFERN
Royal Agr
F. Konig &Co
Ollmen
Whalice Street
Value of Wages Boards
G—at __T
Mater
NRW
Marrickville Council
Ranhwilk
Romance OF
Manly
New Harbor
Mary Cornell
Che Elvan
Teporia
Rosil
Manly Wmv
Avram
Reilvy
Olinwe
Tautbor
Euis
Ronidensa
Mullican
Ahern
Scarborough
Colatair
Coladal Ules
Hill
Bell India
Glace Hospital
Price
Elc
Grace Kid Oxford
Fubemere
Horton’s
Rose Bay
Mulwala
Tobe
Wolfe
Enie
Calarael Dan
Water Board
Twn
Trevence
Peterborough
Grimsby
Vince
Erie
Hughl G Biead
Suriory
BretLe
Udu
Mere
Wedeht
Piner
Piace
Te Ie
Emnion
Etibie
Maby Paria
Torelen
Owe Frost
Waser Faberies
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