Aftermath of the rail strike shifts power dynamics in Australia
An analysis on the end of the railway strike argues the losers are the workers who bear the penalty, while the state loses revenue. It contends strikes threaten steady jobs, wages, and investment confidence, urging lessons for Victoria and broader Australia amid Trades Hall influence and parliamentary politics.
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Victoria
Australia
Labour Party
Labour
Trades Hall
Reioneioes
Amd
Ee Pane
Suike
Victorian Railway Strike Lessons for Voters and Politicians
The piece argues the Victorian strike clarified how rail services can run with fewer staff, saving over £100,000 a year, and showed the public benefits of restrained labour actions. It warns against using strikes to punish the public or threaten state operations, stressing the need for prudent economy without abandoning workers' rights. The author endorses steady governance over socialist trends and notes the strike's sobering impact on capital and wage security.
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Ita
Victora
Irvine
Strange Sunday train whistle disturbs local churchgoers
Siears of Rews reports a Sunday train whistle startling worshippers during service. A scheduled freight passed with about forty empty trucks, later another train, the engine apparently broke down at Crow, delaying service as a second engine was procured.
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Melbourne
Crow
Shipping disaster near Port Stephens claims eleven crewmen
A North Coast steamer Oakland foundered off Carvhage Tree Island during a fierce gale near Port Stephens. Eleven crew members drowned. survivors were rescued by the steamer Bellinger. The Oakland was en route Newcastle to the Richmond River with a government coal cage and passengers.
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Pancers
Scales
Wood
Reed
Caiman
Oakland
Newcastle
Richmond
Sephens
Bellinger
Truancy and public drunkenness cases from Twalealton Police Court
Monday at Twopalcon Police Court three truancy and drunkenness cases were heard. F Shells argued lack of notice from the head teacher might justify an explanation. a child’s absence prompted the charge. Thos King faced a separate charge for lax supervision of a child. Thomas King and John P McLoughlin appeared for drunkenness, the latter fined 5s for riding and failing to control a horse. A stage carriage license matter was also noted.
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Muddiedi
Wan
Seine
Stewart
Tory
Joiel
Sven
Gwen
Siti Hy
Theur
John P. MiLouglan
Ien McLaughlan
Jax
Untitled Tennis Meeting Spreads Across Local Grounds
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tennis gathering with mentions of players and spectators. The excerpt records a Saturday event with various individuals including a Mr. Mile, a Mrs, and several players, noting matches and outcomes in imperfect form. The text hints at a social gathering tied to a local club or school and references a fashion or cultural moment tied to the venue.
Land prices rise and local life noted in a coastal district
The report notes a sharp rise in land values near the Meemyan railway project with parcels previously bought for £3 per acre now asking £6. It also mentions lively local activity including five weddings in the past months, a plan for music, and a cordial, though mixed, view of community events.
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Bolle
Jinay
Meemyan
McKenzie
Rosedale
Tims
Bunds
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