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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
5
A wide ranging document outlines wage reforms for hairdressers and wigmakers, detailing apprentice terms, journeyman and master wages, holiday pay, and hours. It prescribes standard weekly schedules, Sunday and holiday pay rates, and penalties for employer violations, including temporary layoff rules and travel expenses. The notice emphasizes union involvement and requires employers to post and honor agreed wage scales and working conditions.
In a matter before Registrar Harry Hocker a certificate was ordered to be released from sequestration. The registrar directed that ten pounds be paid to creditors. a declaration from Jemima Mrows and Charis Preshfield supported the application. An adjournment was set to the ith next on the bankrupt’s affidavit.
Testimony in a parliamentary inquiry at Tarnemont House reveals coupon trade disputes. Witnesses including Mr. Ash and Mr. Coyla discuss fair value, redemption rates, and retailer impact while contending over witness conduct and inquiry timing.
In Adelaide on Thursday the intestate contest between Victoria and South Australia concluded with South Australia winning two wickets. Notable batsmen include M'Kenzie, Warne, O'Connor, Whitty, and Gebrs. Bowling highlights feature O'Connor with 65 overs, Whitty 35.4 overs, and several maidens. South Australia posts 7 declared and pursues a 436 run tally. South Australia’s second innings sees Mayne not out and key scores from Claston, Petlow, Woodford, Armstrong, Gebras, and Laver.
The officers of the Stage Emplomen Association await conference with Mr Marty Rickarts of the Tivoli Theatre on job acceptance for music hall workers. A trade guild has been adopted by theatre firms and cinema owners. The Stage Emplomen Society executive sent three delegates to Mr Richards to secure a working log before meeting other music hall firms. The commissions proposed by the Stage Hawley Society were accepted and a log for music halls is expected to be agreed.
The following candidates passed the logs history examination in merit order: E Kew sri, tC Elliott, R C Janssen, E W Kirke, HOL L O'Neill, R C D Garnock, E Bris combbe, H G Walker, R A Gale, K Sul'rsa. A rising purpose under the Mining Act is proclaimed. Forty bags of Hunter River onions were sent in Spenny the morning, with a wood sale at eight pounds per ten.
Private cables show London spot toad closing around 213 174 Gi ton with minor losses. Copper and Australian shares fluctuated, Melbourne and Sydney markets reporting firm to mixed results as traders react to global metal prices and local demand.
Frederick Augustus Cooper a well known Victorian barrister died in Melbourne this morning. He was son of Robert Cooper of Juniper Hall Sydney a large distiller and brewer. He served as a member of the New South Wales Parliament and was an uncle of Sir Thomas Cooper of Queensland. He was called to the bar in Sydney in 1864 and later practiced in Queensland New Zealand and Victoria. He resided in Melbourne since 1883 and leaves a widow and children.
In Balmain Police Court, Robert Wood faced a writ of prohibition after an inspector accused him of selling vinegar on July 24 that failed to meet salary and quality standards. The court found the article contained adulterants and fined Wood £15 with three months’ hard labor, while an appeal claimed no evidence supported the conviction.
At about 6 o clock this morning a floating object near North Steyna Hoard Manis appeared to be an overturned boat. J V Seldom of the North Stoyar Life Saying Club retrieved the bow portion from heavy seas and towed it to shore. The fragment is identified as part of the Irene launch wrecked at Cape Three Pointa on Wednesday.
In the Wagga race brief two garters are noted with betting at 20.1 on Eppo. The time markers show 4 minutes for a face and 6 furlongs, with a final time recorded as imin 178ee.
Our Orange correspondent reports on an Orange Jockey Club inquiry into the recent meeting where Sea Dog weighed light and Cablegram was awarded the Stewards Purse. Trainer Shannon received a warning for carelessness in handling the weight bag, apprentice Lackey E Johnston was exonerated. Two days’ spring meeting at Orange yielded £615 1s in takings. prize money about £10.
Sheep and lambs sold well but with ample supply and lower prices while cattle trade eased. Buyers including Sydney Meet Preserving Co and exporters attended, with prime and medium quality sought. total stock fell short of demand, lifting competition but pushing values down. Cattle numbers reached about 2614 head with mixed prime and handy weights, while trucks were booked for Monday's sale.
A drapery firm in a metropolis plans to issue badges to shop assistants as part of union membership incentives. About 200 workers will be asked to join the Shop Assistants Federation to receive the badges and leaders, with distribution set for a few weeks. The policy aims to boost branch membership and ties the badges to union leadership control.
J A Minnett of New Zua tan Insurance received a telephoned alert of a supposed Irene stranding at Cape Three Falls but no sign of the vessel was found. The Hero tug, carrying Captain Cuthbert, searched the area and returned to Sydney with no success.
In Melbourne the Labor party moves to form a ministry as tensions rise. Mr Fleher, a teacher, is noted as a key figure while deliberations continue under tense guard. A member who arrived late will be paid and the assembly adjourned briefly before reconvening at 3 o clock.
Fragmented report on Sydney wool sales listing two library catalogues and multiple bidders. Mentions buyers from Hinds, Harrison, Sones, Devil, and Lambe with lots including forty bales and a pair of Sawyers Beloay. notes market sections, parcel markings, and prices up to XX over G. Wartain.
John Wilson or John Masin, described as a 2 percent dealer, was judged at Water Polles Court after being seen carrying a felled garmet and apron worth £1158 from Joha J. Moon draper’s shop. Moon testified Wilson was observed walking away into a back lane with the goods. Another man, Frank Scalper Wilkon, received three months additional forced labor for a separate duck theft from a stairman.
Mr Wade and Mr Hogan opened the Hehed DE Arts addition costing 22500 with a large turnout. The ceremony impressed local residents and the builders pledged further public events over the next three days.
Fragmentary text references a May event or tour, unclear persons or places, and a possible quotation. Unable to determine a definite event or names from the fragment.
A fragmented local notice discusses immigration concerns, highlighting council interest and public sentiment. The item mentions proposals and opposition within the community, signaling ongoing political debate and possible policy considerations.
Unclear text with many garbled words but hints at aviation topics and guidance. No clear names, dates, or events identified. Summary reflects fragmented references to pilots, tips, and measurements without concrete facts.
The text outlines shifts and losses in state matters with references to sine Reach and legal figures. Mentions Weller forks and a Mr. Breeieh Thurniva, with notices about retailers, and warnings a rave appears in the print.
A fragment describes Williame Wiehsed Murrect arranging an entertainment at a music hall with performers including Mary Presion and Barrett. The piece mentions a stage, a singer, and various regional names while noting the crowd’s anticipation and a planned appearance by multiple artists.
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