Merchant Service Guild dispute over coastal trade crews
A proceeding details claims by the Merchant Service Guild regarding steersmen, mates, and other navigating officers aboard North Coast Company ships. It discusses classifying ships by tonnage, wage scales, leaves, and duty rules, with arbitration references and proposed pay structures for masters and officers across vessel types and divisions. The argument centers on qualification, payment, and working conditions for coastal and interstate seafaring crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. Hughes
North Coss. Company
Federal Arbitration Court
North Coast Company
Hughes
Crocs
Passanger Vassela
Tates
peTind
Pan Rlans
Mlasa
Inchnoraee
Nir Tasr
Gem
English Mail Arrives Fremantle With London Flight
The FP and O returning Mongolia brought the English mail to Fremantle this morning. The Sydney portion of the mail is expected to be ready for delivery on Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R.M.S
Mongolia
London
Fremantle
Sydney
Mall
Bakers Strike in Western Australia Fremantle
A morning report notes operatives in Fremantle marching for better terms with cooperative bakers in Perth and Fremantle reported as successful. Bread deliveries continued as usual. In Sydney last week clamp duty receipts on probate and letters of administration totaled £4480 1s 1d amid a rainy afternoon across multiple coastal towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Sydney
Union label case upholds limits on workers trade marks
High Court at Darlinghurst rules Part VII of the Trade Marks Act 1896 invalid as it concerns workers marks. Judges Grifith, O Connor, Isaacs, Higgins, Barton find Parliament overstepped, voiding registrations of workers trade marks and barring the Registrar from maintaining such a register. Plaintiffs include NSW Attorney General and several breweries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court
Darlinghurst
Union Label
Justles Grifach
O'Connor
Isaace
Higgins
Mitchell
K.C
Victoria
Mr. Glynn
South Australia
Thereal
Merlug
Culfee
KOC
Havin
Commonwealth Crown Solicitor
George Townsend
Commonwealth of Australia
N.S.W
Tooth
On Y
Toohey’s, Limited
Resvch's
Maitland 4Tewleg Company, Limited
Castutmaine Brewery
Woot Brothers and Company
Newcastle
New South Wales
Regzistrar
England
Lyons
Smart
Justice Barton
Justice O'Connor
Uni
Jumes O'Connor
The Mareeba Wreck Shifts Position Near Stockton Beach
Captain Newton of the Department of Navigation received word from Newcastle that the Mareeba wreck had moved its position and listed seaward, with the mainmast fallen. A follow up report said the vessel had broken her back and cargo was washing out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Department of Navigation
Newcastle
Mareeba
Stockton Beach
Great Sydney Storm Tests Coast Weather Limits
The Commonwealth Weather Bureau reports unsettled showery conditions across coastal and highland zones with southerly gales and heavy seas. Since Monday week Sydney endured continuous rain with gale force winds, roofs torn, telegraph lines cut, and record rainfall. a potential high pressure center near Adelaide promises clearing by Thursday though caution remains for renewed foul weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Weather Bureau
Riverina
Sydney
Bondi
Ovens Csotar
Manly
South Read
Manuka
Vancouver
Sydiner
snFe
North Sydney
Meadsr
N.5.w
Sydney Weather Bureau
Fea
Wilson
Adelaide
South Australia
Shin
Blue Mountains
Hunter
Manning Rivers
Blackheath
Moos Vale
Weather report from multiple towns shows continued rain and cold
Rain and snow sweep across the district with steady showers and heavy falls. Neville and surrounding high country centers report crops just above ground while Mandurama Lyndhurst and Cathcart see strong headway. Tamworth and Nuoke record significant rainfall and Peel River flooding concerns persist as forecasts hint at a promising spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral
Neville
Barry
Hobby
Taralga
Milton
Sunny Corner
Tamworth
Nuoke
Peel
Telegraph Lines Down Cause Citywide Delays
A Monday gale disrupted telegraph and telephone lines in the metropolitan area and across Sydney, Newcastle, Penrith, and the South Coast. Breaks near Exeter and Maitland delayed southern business. lines between central and suburban exchanges were badly crossed. Full restoration expected within a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Newcastle
Penrith
South Coast
Maitland
Exeter
Moss Vale
And
Ghout Sybary
Central Exchange
Melbourne
Linecomen
Gale Rips Manly With Destructive Winds and Rain
A southerly gale battered Manly exposing the area to heavy rain and strong winds. Corso was swept, trees broke, glass doors shattered, and Esplanade residences left with damaged hallways. Ferry steamer crews faced a tense period as several boats were withdrawn and a limited timetable ran. The last boat departed at 10.15 rather than 11.5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Corso
Spd
Bost
Heavy Downpour Over Sydney Stirs Council Debate
A flood of water totaling about 200 100 000 tons drenched Sydney over eight days, prompting suburban council discussions on street and gutter damage. Residents blame councils for lack of planning while others note the continual burden on ratepayers. The text questions water management and potential savings if a catchment or storage solution had been devised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Rose Bay
View of Warships Suggested By Evening News
A Morning report notes a New Zealand correspondent urged the American Fleet to alter its path near Sydney Heads. The proposal would let spectators line the coast five to six miles offshore, easing Booth Head crowding. The Premier said the idea was good and would be forwarded to the American Admiral in Auckland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa
New South Wales
Sydney Heads
Auckland
Booth Head
Evening News
Murder near Maitland reduced to life servitude
At an afternoon meeting of the New South Wales Executive Council a Cabinet decision changed Frederick Davies Green’s death sentence for the April attack on a Maitland girl named Lillian Bridge. The sentence was commuted to life servitude due to the jury’s finding of his limited mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S.W
Coupell
Frederick Davies Green
Lillian Bridge
Bear Maitland
Levantin
Grean
Steamer Moresby Arrives After Gales From Solomon Islands
The Island mail steamer Moresby arrived in Sydney this afternoon after a 64 hour voyage from Brisbane. A living gale on the New South Wales coast produced winds around 65 miles an hour, with a strong current felt north of Sydney Heads. Captain Bayldon R.N.R. noted the current’s possible news value. Island matters on Malaita and Marovo were quiet, though a punitive expedition against murderers failed and a youth was shot. A crew member observed native celebrations after looting two trading stations. Burns Philp manager W. H. Lucas, aboard, travelled to Brisbane and then to Sydney by the Moresby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moresby
Solomon Islands
Sydney
Federal Wharf
Darling Harbor
Brisbane
New South Wales
Seal Rocks
Sydney Observatory
Bayidon
R.N.R
Evening News
Port Stephens
Malaita
Marovo
W. H. Lucas
Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Company
Sydmer
Tomorrow's Rugby Match and Union Team Selections
The team to play New South Wales at Vines Cricket Ground is set with changes due to injuries. M Evedy and Gibbs are out. Vassall and Chapman join the three quarters. Saxon moves to half. Morgan and Jane form the halves. Union team to Britain selections to be refined at tomorrow’s council meeting. possibly add one more to assist Stan Wickham. A farewell banquet for the New South Wales Rugby League team is planned at Enoglah on the 12th, with discussion on travel plans and return passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Vines Cricket Ground
Hare
M'Evedy
Gibbs
New Zealand
H. A. Vassall
FE. Chapman
Saxon
W- Morgan
Tuono
Jane
Great Britain
Council of
Union
Stan Wickham
X.S.W
Enog
ABC
Roome
Pitt Street
Gillinap
Mr. Gillipan
America
South Africa
Quirindi Polo Carnival Opens Amid Showers
The first ball of the Quirindi polo carnival was held last night despite rain and the ground being creasy. This morning the polo matches began with Scone team defeating Ohio by nine goals to eight in a four-goal handicap contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecion
Scone i
H. Doyle
P. Parbury
A. Hall
H. Osborne
Ohio
H. Bloomfield
F. Nivison
A. Nivison
J. Nivison
Australian cricket team invited to tour next year
Alderman W. P M'Elhone honorary secretary of the Australian Board of ticket Control received a cable from the Marylebone Club inviting the board to end team Australia next year. Other board members will be communicated with and a reply sent after consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P M'Elhone
Australian Board of Ticket Control
Marylebone Club
Team
Australia
M'Elhone
Tenders Opened for Public Works Projects
Tenders for new public works were opened by the Public Works Department tender board this afternoon. Erection of a new ee school at Collarendable drew seven bids led by M. M'Lean at £1400, the lowest. Alteration and addition to Wallsend public school saw eight tenders with T E Quiggan proposing £163.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Works Department
Ee School
Collarendable
M. M'Lean
Wallsend
T. E. Quiggan
Wood Auction Records Small Supply Amid Delays
A very small wood auction resulted in only two truckloads of orewood offered for Bakers wood, totaling 138 tons, up six pence. No other wood classes were submitted as rains delayed arrivals.
Share Market Rumors Drive Mixed Copper and Silver Bids
Adelaide trading notes show stronger speculative interest with gains in Wallaroo Moonta and M'Gregor while Sydney prices hold at noon. Various copper, tin, and mining stocks move with shifts in buyers and sellers across Wallaroo Moonta, Broken Hill, Chillagoe, and Great Boulder Main Reef as markets digest limited private cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenton
Spdary
Adelaide
Popper
M'Gregor
Wallaroo
Sydney
Cheiur
Mecourn
Froken Hin Junction
Tis
Aj.s. Bank
Mount Molloy
Junction North
South Oriental
Ditte
Kylon Copper
Commercial Bank of Sydney
Tooth and Company
Chaffer
Broken Hill Junction
Union Bank of Australia
North Columbia
Broken Hill South
East Mexican Iron
Mount David
Mungana
Gandstone Development
New Brilliant Freehold
Bonnie Dundee
Queen Central
North Smithfield
Visit to a Meat Factory at Glebe Police Court
Walter Armitage of the Factories and Shops Act brought two cases before Glebe Police Court. Albert Sloan trading as Union Meat Company faced fines and a gaol term after pleading guilty to filthy premises at Taylor street Annandale. Inspector described the factory as the dirtiest seen. premises later reported as in good condition. Robert B. Preston Camperdown faced a breach for an ineffective fence around a moving machine. a 10 shillings fine plus costs was imposed with seven days in gaol if defaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Armitage
Glebe
Albert Sloan
Union Meat Company
Taylor Street
Annandale
Barnett
Robert B. Preston
Chester Street
Camperdown
Late Shipping Arrivals and Island Mail Steamer Dispatch
August 4 arrivals show Moresby 1764 tons under Captain Baylden from Solomon Islands to New Guinea Maitai Port with Zitens under Captain Newton from Wellington and New Zealand ports. Departures set for August 11 with Westralia for Hobart. Island mail steamer Sara to depart Lime Street Darling Harbour at dawn with a list of passengers including Mr Conbranch Mrs Drew Colonel W H W Comnelly and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moresby
Baylden
Solomon Islands
Anl New
Mesers, Burns, Philp, and Company
Sara
Lime-strest
Darling Harbor
Fuji
Conbranch
Farquhar
W. HW. Comnelly
PF. B. Blaggatt
G. H. Allen
Mies Brooks
Drew
Merc. Gallins
Mise Collins
Tenri Lechandeur
Ravane Petre
G. Simpson
Foster
ecRlld
Infant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merchant Service Guild
English Mail
Bakers
W.A
Araluen
Bellambi
Eden
Gabo Island
Jervis Bay
Kiama
Mount Victoria
Nimitybelle
Port Estaphana
Sydnay
Wollongong
Mareeba Wreck
Bathurst
Burraga
Ano Prospecti
Broken Hill
Bombals
Catherine Hill Bay
Gloucester
Green Cape
Katoomba
Lake MacMurrurund
Quaric
Parramatta
Fort Stephens
Raymond Terrace
Taree
Ulladulla
Windsor
New South
Murrurundi
Berga
Muswelitwook
Bendemeer
Narrabri Diner
Nemcastia
Cooma & Rockley
Scone
Singleton
Emmavrilie
Springwood
Sidney Hs
Euriowt
Jerry's
Wandervia Bay Works Creek
Windsora
Tetman Nee Kiandre Burwood Vis Kurrajyons Ie
Strathford
Lawson
Carlton
Maitland Glebe
Wahreonga
Miltie Mosman
Hunter's Rit
Val Wrens
Green
Rugby League
W.A.T.C. Races
Ally Sloper
Boisdale
Charlemagne
Nigel
Aid
Maine
Quirindi
Incorporated Phonographic Society
Moore Street
Govt. Savings Bank
Barrier and Copper
Police Court
Westralia Fc
Hobart
Misdio
Londo
Sundar
G.M.S. Ferdiitz
Brdoer
Vm Porta
Bremen
Colombo
RVM
S. Monspna
One
Queenscui
Bombala Je
Puverina
Sybory
Barrabool
Port Kembla
Tannefele
New York
Oberhausen
Hemburp
William Hargrave
Cdrs
Mart Martin
Gloucester Street
Ac Folam
B.C
Rookwood
Yoni Peete
Hoffnung's
Pitt.st
G.P
King St
Pitt-st
Willoughby Terminus
Chatewood
Chatswood
Arthur Rickard & Co., Ltd
Pitt-Street
Eary
Tutton's
Queen's Walk
Western Suburbs Cricket Association
Erskineville
A. Gretman
Boe
Henderson
Incandescent Coy
Geost
Bydnsy Arcade
Brdpey Arcade
Georgest
N.S.W. Rugby Union
Sydney Cricket Ground
Sydney Grammar School
Newington College
V. Hill
Fairfax & Roberts
Hunter Street
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