Parliament debates education reform and inspector duties
In a long committee session the Legislative Assembly reviewed the Public Instruction Department budget totaling £1,188,856 and urged reforms. Speakers critiqued inspectorate marks, urged more inspectors, better school buildings, and stronger links between primary schools and university. The debate highlighted pay, efficiency marks, and the aim to modernize secondary education. The Legislative Council adjourned after late sittings and bills progressed.
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Legislative Assembly
Public Instruction Department
Levy
Department of Education
United States of America
France
United Kingdom
Germany
New South Wales
Lynch
Hogue
Gilbert
Mr. Guibert
Mr. Edden
30'Neill
Rats Mlebt RM
Tim Laueheer
Meehan
Manly
Harris Street
Balmain
Humor of large hats disrupts Exeter tramway travel
In Exeter England the craze for massive The Merry Widow hats clogs tram streetcars as women struggle to enter. Narrow streets and tiny cars force hats off to board, provoking laughter from some riders while others fume at the inconvenience and crowding on the stairs.
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Exeter
England
0-CE-O-LO Shampoo Promises Family Shelf Staple
A vintage ad touts 0-CE-O-LO shampoo as a long awaited household essential, claiming it meets a widespread family need with its new formula and reliable performance.
Surf Bathing Boom At Randwick Council Meeting
Randwick Council heard a submission from The Covertrue Syndicate for a three month trial of a surf bathing contrivance on Coogee Beach with option to hire for five years at 10 percent of takings or annual rent. Similar devices used in the Baltic and Isle of Wight were cited to ease crowd pressure. Council asked baths and finance committees to report after demonstrations. E Lindsay Thompson sought permission for canvas dressing facilities at Coogee Beach with multiyear leases and annual rents of £10 each, plus exclusive rights for certain costumes and storage, with eventual council ownership at lease end.
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Randwick
Coogee
Dahme
Baltic Sea
Inle
Wight
Cooger
Mheda
Synticate
Baths
France
Commaltier
E. Lindsay-Thompson
Cooges
Muli
Iease
Stock Traffic in the Suburbs Meeting at Aaron's Exchange Hotel
A meeting of the Homebush St tug Agents' Association convened at Aaron's Exchange Hotel discussed Homebush Council restrictions on stock transit to Pleminston saleyards. Buyers faced fines for ignoring hours. delegates pressed for access, arguing yards are undersized and routes via abattoirs and Glebe Island complicate business. The motion to appoint a standing committee to lobby councils was carried.
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Homebush St Tug Agents’ Association
Aaron’ Exchange Hotel
Homebush Council
Pleminston
Stock Boards’ Council of Advices
Stock Owners’ Association
Farmers and Eqiailers’ Association
George Malis
Albanine
Sydney Meat Preserving Copany
Homebush
T. A. Field
Glebe Island
Drabble
Fred. Badgers
Mackay
Gunn
M.L.C
F. A. Mackensig
Slater
Drummoyne
Ale
Australasian tennis stars lead Town and Country Journal sport feature
The current issue showcases a superb series of photographs from the Australasian lawn tennis championships. Leading players Wilding and Alexander are pictured in fine attitudes, with maps and captions highlighting the event. The issue also covers a Melbourne cricket match between Government House and Federal Parliament selections, the Bond Swimming Club carnival, and the Arthur-Webb sculling championship, all accompanied by numerous snaps and portraits.
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Wilding
Alexander
Melbourne
Lord Dudley
Government House
Fisher
Bath
Bond Swimming Club
Arnal-Webb
Bile Beans Promised For Liver and Digestive ills
A Ravenswood woman recounts her summer illness and how a course of Bile Beans restored appetite and strength. The testimonial claims relief from biliousness and improved digestion, praising the remedy as a general tonic and bowel regulator amid the season’s heat and poor appetite.
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M. McManus
James-atrret
Ravenswood
Udergo
Macy
Tehe
Bookbinders Wages Board Hears Claims on Hours and Apprentices
A meeting of the Bookbinders Wages Board at the Industrial Registrar Office settled some points and plans to call evidence on others. Union demands 44 hour week Mon to Fri plus 4 on Saturday with 60 journeymen and a 1 to 3 apprentice ratio. Overtime to pay time and a half for first three hours and double time after. Employers offer 48 hour week Mon to Fri and 4 on Saturday with specific wage rates for different trades. Disputes over holidays labor classes apprentice terms and transfer provisions remain.
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Bookbinders’ Wages Board
Useless Mourning and Final Wishes of John Binimaster
A fragmented obituary mentions the late John Charles Binimaster of Teddington and South Kensington, noting his wish for a simple funeral without powers or wreaths. The text also references various personal and professional associations and places, though much of the wording is garbled.
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John Charles Binimaster
Teddington
Te Selene
Art Department
South Kenstagtes
Ein Wil
Global tipping systems across cities and hotels described
A London talk surveys tipping customs worldwide. New York’s restaurants require large tips, Paras hosts receive tips from staff, and a hotel in Japan charges tea money for daily stays. Australian hotels see little tipping, Tyrolean inns reward small gratuities, and Atlantic liners detail a fixed 3 12 pound tip split among stewards. Russia and Germany differ from Britain.
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New York
London
Paria
Rotel
Sonaire
Walter
Japan
Ciary
Tyrol
Europe
Vimes
Russie
Germany
Britain
Watered liquor charge outlines adulteration and penalties
A blurred court notice describes watered liquor alleged to be adulterated with water and sold. The defendant faced charges of selling adulterated spirits, with fines and possible hard labor. several details are illegible but indicate assessment of penalties and restitution.
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Heart
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Suis
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Woman's Budget
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Boya
Meriak
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Tor
Pina
Ualket-Stheet
Sydnet
Essence OF Parliament
Imperial and Royal University
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Mart
Alea
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Alf Anoris
Fromis
Cult
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Prue
Panama
Woolrow's
Woodrow
Mqueen and Co
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Tress and
Woodrow's
SueyrGudh
MT Ovis
Alpacack
Alpaca
Mobair
Eton
Deir
Russia
Assam
Te aeLk
Serge
Larry
Newcat
Aptedia
Australy
SAS
Aelink
Browes
Ceorge-Street
Sydney
Victoria Markets
Fense
Panthersies
Sheehy
Kew Boats Wales
Willian-street
Dsmith
Australasia
Australia
ASD
Mortlake
Sissiom
Itt
Berta
Hartowanouin
Cy Conner
Iy Faa
Ara Strvady Puretualue Marist Komolit
Iy Fang
Merck
Aaron Ou Shin Estates
Enea Vaile
Nas Estate
Saetearr
Arthur Rickard and Co., Ltd
Ao Pyttetreet
Paling
Bria
Goa
Wales
Suntars
W. H. Paling and ID Co., Ltd
Evans
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