Rights and Hours Bill Aims Eight Hour Workday
A historic proposal by Te Labor Opposition leader Mr M Gowan seeks an eight hour day across NSW. The bill defines terms, sets eight hours as a standard workday and 48 hours weekly, sanctions penalties for overwork, and lists a schedule of many trades covered by the act. It also allows exceptions for accidents and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M‘gowen
Te Labor
Moewen
Anc Crider
Corporation Sole
Ag-Grezai
New South Wales
Hall
Boarde of Water Supply and Sewerage
Harbor Trust and Navies
Heo Department
Sok
Drink in the Dark Scuffle and a Shot
George Bray hobbling on crutches pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering the Guilgong Hotel in Surry Hills on July 24 and stealing liquor. He fought Constable M Alpin, was shot to stop him, and was found guilty with a ten months hard labour sentence by Judge Rogers.
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George Bray
Darlinghurst
Guilgong
Bourke Street
Surry Hills
James Wotton
M‘alpin
Tft
Secused
Waverley
Woollahra
Rogers
Visitors Arrive in Sydney for AWG Spring Race Meeting
Visitors from Victoria South Australia and other states flock to Sydney for the AWG spring race meeting opening this afternoon. Railways report heavy demand with the southern line carrying large numbers in two train divisions and northern services remaining strong. Steamers offload large racegoer contingents and hotel capacity is largely booked as sunny weather delights attendees after a recent windy wet spell.
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Sydney
AWG
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Germans' Adventure at Water Police Court
Flora Kirtan and May Byrne pleaded guilty at Water Police Court to stealing a gold watch and chain, five coins, and about £13 10s from Wilhelm Halimick on September 24, along with a metal watch and chain, scarf pin and about Ss from Moritz Bourke. Prosecutors were German sailors on the Goelsenan. They lured the pair to a Bourke Street house where the loss occurred. Each woman was fined £6 or six weeks' gaol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Kirtan
May Byrne
Water
Wilhelm Halimick
Moritz Bourke
Goelsenan
Bourke-street
Organ Recital At Sydney Town Hall By Richard H Kay
An excellent programme is planned for Sunday afternoon at the Sydney Town Hall. Organist Richard H Kay of St Pauls Church Burwood will perform pieces including Bach Prelude and Fugue Guilmant Marche Funebre et Chant Seraphique Bennett Barcarole Sullivan The Lost Chord and Handel The Hallelujah Chorus.
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Sydney Town Hall
Richard H. Kay
St. Pauls Church
Burwood
Bach
South Africa Case in Water Police Court
Septimus W. Smith aged 32 faced Water Police Court on a fraud charge from Cape Colony after being identified in King Street Newtown. Detective Jones testified Smith claimed to be from New South Wales and denied understanding the South African extradition warrant, with adjournment granted to review depositions. A separate note mentions a financial statement due next Wednesday and a testimonial letter praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic pain relief.
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Septimus W. Smith
Water Police Court
Cape Colony
South Africa
Jones
King Street
Newtown
Smith
New South Wales
Sydney
Fraser
Adelaide
Witnere
Anid
G. Diamond
Payton
S.M
Tramway troubles and concerns over ticketing dishonesty
Denis Guilhen describes risks in ticket issuing and running journals, detailing how misordered tickets and misread numbers could let a conductor evade charges. He criticizes the special officer system as ineffective against dishonest conductors, notes personal strike-related issues, and urges better conditions and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis Guilhen
Kevne
Lamb
Becaus
Treventw
Whits
Ike
The Horoscope Aural Kinetics Cure Ad
A Melbourne paper prints a testimonial promoting the Earoscope and its Pure Natural Aural Kinetics as a cure for Deafness head noises and ear discharge. Subscribers are urged to contact the Faroscope Association in Sydney for full details at no charge.
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KEV. Co
P. Poster
Henry Gainford
Adelaide
S.A
Gentle
Tee
Faroscope Association
Pittstreat
Sydney
K.S.W
Feeds and Extractions Fees Show Narrow Price Range
Price notes list small increases from two measures to one pound one shilling, then another to three pounds two shillings, with entries dated February 6. The terse line items cite old currency forms and abbreviated notations rather than full descriptions.
Tram Conductor's War Service and Back-to-Work Debate
Richard Simmonds, a tram conductor, described his six years in service and admission that he returned after the strike out of necessity. He denied volunteering during the strike and cited misplacement of tickets and faulty records as recurring issues. The Appeal Board heard testimony about prior reports and a passenger vs ticket discrepancy, with the board adjourning after 10:20 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lamb
Richard Simmonds
Special Ofricers
Gase Wire Tecenuy
Boecdi Jacation
Newtown
Opyo
Market Street Disturbance Charges Alick Flanaghan
Alick Flanaghan 19 a laborer faced Water Police Court for allegedly wounding Constable William Clinton during a Market Street disturbance in City. The constable grabbed his arm and was struck. a pen knife found on Flanaghan's person matched holes in the officer's clothing. Flanaghan claimed self defense and was committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alick Flanaghan
Water Police
William Clinton
Seth Ullimo
Flanaghen
Pianeghan
Flanachan
Flanaghan
Carter
Mth Ultimo
Dr Sheldon's New Discovery Praised By Patient
Pambala P Sims of Pipe Clay Creek road Pambala NSW writes that after severe influenza two bottles of Dr Sheldon s New Discovery cured him. The cough and lung remedy is advertised as an unequaled cure for chest complaints with prices 1/6 and 1 with availability everywhere.
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P. Sims
Ciay Creek Road
Pambala
N.S.W
Dr. Sheldon
Special Terms of Payment on Furniture and Pianos
Public notice offers flexible payment terms for furniture and pianos with cash price advantages retained. Interest applies only to the extended period, and a recess of interest is allowed when payments are anticipated.
Public Notices and Classifieds from Early Sydney Advertisements
A dense mixed-page notice lists subscriptions, trustees, and partners in businesses across Sydney and New South Wales. It names firms, individuals, and roles including accountants, auctioneers, and insurers, with addresses and dates. also includes ads for watches, tailoring, furniture storage, and auctions.
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Sucter
W. Cox
Humffray-street
Ballarat
Vic
Chamberlain
Gospel Truth
Clergyman
A. T. Pittar’s
Oxford-Street
Mark Foy's
Pitt-Street
Civil Service Stores
Ty Guyatt
Sd. Guyatt " CO
George-Street
Stoney
Ane Line House
Oxford Square
Oxford Street
Prince
Alfred Bospital
T Bee
Thanes
Sid Reptember
Lear
Werpreeemer
Houkly
F. and Loom
Caillore Chocuiase Oo
Ciguccvsverderssverevesass
Powbert Ponte
Warren Brick Works
Samen's Waven of
Sunteaiewa
N.S. Wales
Chincke Chire
Ametralasia
J Pulstera
T. W. Rate
Feen and Co
Raphael
Mise D. Rennie
EL A
Ritry
A. I. Ee
Homty Vresce Secede
Smigitgte
Dimon Santee
Ers Barco Brothere
Saxton and
Binna
Berar
Spears
Stephen
Sephen Ale
Shocemith
Wilese
Geo
Wikies
Asetanes
Wile W. D
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Australia
Bird
Winneyer
Wiwiever
M . Wrisht
Hraioa
On. Yates
William Beaumount Small
Australasian Cor Teration of Public Accountants
Sydney Institute of Public Accountants
As & Pariner
Uimperial Chambers
le O'Connell Street
Syaney
A. Barris
Saall
A. Harris
Imperial Chamibers
Goumeli-street
Geteber
Slonday
Rodern
Park
George-st. Superior
Ely
Howard Looryer
Honter-St
City
Sanders Vy
King-St
Illiard Tabla
Ueld Meyal
Chicago
Brisbane
New Zealand
Myerson
For
Crychair
NOLAN
Time, and CO
Crarge-Street
Hasmarket
Fuhness
Skentwigery
Cullery
Crocnery
Heuschelt Goods
Kings Crowe
Laringturet
Oxford-at
Wei
C. B. Vintiner and CO
Camperdown
Albert Nicol
Gomt
Corstal
AM Waverbey Rd
Wallies
Rng
Redfern
Mitchell and Cranston
Abercrorable-Street
Cleveland-street
E C Donnelley
Castlereagh-st
Elizabeth St
Sekudson
Wga
Tobert Watson
Phillbost
Whitehead and CO
Parcel Express
King and York Ste
W. Stone
Piretlass
Hooman Epeciality
Moogre-St
Bondi Junction
Central
EK. Birtles
Harrington
Ensign
George ST
NTAR
G.P.O
Melbourne
Eriebane
Mills & Mills, Rds
LDS
City-Hoad
TEL
City Finance Company, Ltd
Mason Ric Clum
SlauEr Tare
Fred M.william
Palene
N.S.W. Mont DE Piete D. & 1. Coy. Ltd
Castlereagh Street
Neastle
J. Bloom
Bathurst and
Castlereagh Sts
N.S.W. Mont DE Piete D. and I. CO. Ltd
George Street West
Grace Beos
Giebe
Joe Davis
Park-Street
W. Gonwin
Phillip St
Kingst
Leweet Spierestan Ferniture
Plano
M. Davidson
Elizabeth-street
King-street
Joel Phillips
iBome Securities
Post Vshre
Metropolitan
Richardson and CO
Savings Bank OF
D. Mitchelis
Co. R. Studyes
Castlereneh St
Cyril
Hanterst
Leni
Mortente
G. A. Raves
Stock Exchange
Pitt-st. Lend
J. G. Read
Pittet Cor Parker Tel
Tost and
Howl
Moorest
Grosse-at
Critt
Aurofeiia
W. Berekman
St Bing-street
Neetrws
M. D. P. Company, Ltd
Castlereagh-street
Carser
Ustralian Mutual
Sockert
Ug, Pon Leifer Astirlamce
Subueran
C.F
Treasury Hilla
A. W. Meeks
Chime
J. T. Walker
Pexjanin Short
Burns
Te Bon R. J
F. BK Winchcombe
Fairfax
the Clevers Mararer and Actuary
Richard Tes
Frs
PVA
FSS
Robert Fh. Cameron
SF Pillstrest
Fper
Faymarket
Fermanent Land
Butleing
ASD Investment Cot. Ltd
Georgeh Sthser
Haymareket
Estes
J.T. Tilhock
Dirrectera Ofmce
Te & Sears Bulldtme Laake
Geeda
City Ce
Oun
Tertmom Reistamce
Robert
Bartor
Ander BP. Act
Intercolontal Investment, Lab and Building Company, Limited
Gpo
Preeholt
Bovedia
Paranass
Wallace
Elisabethst
Sear Market
Ashwood
Oppowice
ITV
Natural Aromas
Mick Simmona
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