Arbitration court to review shift and wage changes at smelters
A detailed notice posted at the Smelters gates on January 16 announces a 44 hour week for day workers and adjusted pay to meet the new 44 hour standard under Justice Higgins award. It states carpenters receive 21 shillings, others 18 shillings 6 pence, and notes retroactive pay disputes, Saturday double time, and potential wage reductions if metal prices stay low. The company plans to seek a review by the Federal Arbitration Court and cites ongoing production stoppages since 1919 and resumed operations in January 1921 amid dispatches from General Superintendent Somerset and Melbourne sources.
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Justica Higgins
ASE
Boilermskere
Carpertere
Federal Arbitration Court
Loura
Bme
Somerset
Somerset Jerk
Melbourne
South Australia
Board of Directors
Bes
Lt le
Broken Hil
Broken Hill
Justice Higgins
Josties Higgins
Justice Higgice
Ir Justice Power
Ihs
Carpenters
Maughan
Tle
Maughau
Ma Justice Powers
Fay
Justices Powers
Justice Powers
Justice Higging
Joetics Higgins
Port Pirie
Laborere
Istorera
Justing Power
Arbitration Court
Breath Dilemma and a Cure in Morse’s Indian Rent Pills
The article warns that foul breath harms social appeal across genders and ages, caused by constipation and stomach disorders. It touts Dr Morse's Indian Rent Pills as a cleansing remedy to remove decaying matter from the system and improve breath.
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Sranscain
Morse
Carpenters Awards Spark Debate Over Wages and Hours
A dispute centers on double-rate for Saturday morning, deductions for absences, and the balance between wages and hours across carpenters and builders’ laborers. Mr Justice Powers defends court positions while Mr Somerset offers counterpoints citing 1914 to 1921 award changes and port Pirie smelters practices.
Port Pirie Rifle Club hosts LeLievra Han handicap Cup
The fourth aboot for the LeLievra Han handicap Challenge Cup was fired on Saturday and Wednesday last at 600 yards. New member J Parr won the shoot after joining in March, with several other new members competing but scoring lower. The event featured two sighters, sight shots, and a double shoot with a handicap limit of 77.
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J Parr
A Visitor's Impression of Port Wakefield
A visitor arrives at Port Wakefield and finds no sea at first sight, only a shallow river with wharves and tugs. Pepper trees shelter birds, and a litter of old saltworks shows age. a jetty is hoped for, while town life features dancing, a mayor, and a dog awaiting its lost mate after a fatal accident.
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Port Wakefield
Port Wekefield
Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Promises Cure All Ills
A quirky note on using Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for influenza and colds. It humorously warns a broken heart could worsen from excessive emotion, while stating truths that things are found last because we stop looking. The piece blends health quackery with aphorisms on attention and emotion.
Horticultural Supplies and Garden Goods Offered
A listing of flowers seeds bulbs and plant products includes seeds, bulbs, beads, cat flowers, wrenibe, posies and bouquets. It advertises agricultural seeds fodder grasses ornamental shrubs palms ferns and pot plants plus up to date horticultural requisites manures insecticides spray pumps garden tools and related poultry and bee products with expert advice available.
Australian Wheat Pool debate in postwar market
South Australian farmers weigh the wartime wheat pool versus a return to free market selling. The Australian Wheat Board is praised as a state backed, efficient seller protected from political manipulation, with critics fearing foreign capital and merchant control. The piece argues the pool stabilizes finance, freight, and prices amid global instability, urging retention of official c control.
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Australia
Nexieet
Prain-Grewere
Astralian Wheat Board
Ihs
Australian Wheat Board
South Australia
Victoria
London
World Finance
Commonwealth
Farm Hand Ignatiog Galvin Dies Quietly in Paddock
Ignatiog Galvin a 22 year old farm hand for Messie Seaman & Sone was found dead in a paddock near the homestead of M. C. Copp. Coroner J. E. A. Baum and Dr McEwen concluded death from natural causes after on site examination. Galvin had worked about eight weeks and showed no signs of struggle. He had no prior district ties.
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Sergi. Hansberry
Balaklava
Ignatiog Galvin
Messie Seaman & Sone
M.C. Copp
J. E. A. Baum
J.P
McEwen
Seaman
Galvin
Meesra Seaman
Ade
Funeral Attendees Reported at Balaklava Cemetery
Several mourners attended the funeral held Tuesday at Balaklava Cemetery, with attendees noting the ceremony and burial details.
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Laide
Balaklava
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W. J. Fimlott
Northern Assurance Company
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National Library of Australia
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Justice Biggine
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J. Parr
K. Cameron
T. H. Wengel
E. H. Sampson
Capt. Jons
LJ. Speers
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Adelaide
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