Unemployed question sparks Trades Hall tensions in Parliament
The meeting discussed the Trades Hall allegiance and Peacock Factory Act fears and warned MPs not to deviate from the party line. Reports touched on the Heidelberg to Eltham railway opening, financial concerns, and debates over spark arresters amid a Royal Commission inquiry into locomotive safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Trades Hall
Peacock
Messare
Altairs
Labour Party
Heidelberg
Eihom
Lord Hopetoun
Mr Speaker
Collingwood
Victoria
Eltham
Frankston
Fern Tree Gully
Lloyd
J.P
North Melbourne
Johnston
North Alebourne
Royal Commission
Mosquito Menace in Tropical Australia and Africa
A long note recounts Sir William McGregor in Lagos and malaria risks in tropical colonies. It describes how mosquitoes spread disease, recommended quinine precautions for whites, and measures like draining pools and kerosene to kill larvae. It contrasts Lagos with Sierra Leone and Australia, urging proactive pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austalia
Africa
America
Asia
Sir William M'Gregor
British New Guinea
Aberdeen University
Sir William
Chelle Islands
Mauritius
Lagos
Gulf of Benin
Sir William McGregor
Sierra Leone
Pot Bien
Wiliam McGregor
Australia
Fruit shipment report highlights price drops and storage lessons
The Agricultural department received a report from Mr Sinclair on Victorian and Tasmanian fruit shipped by the RMS Omrah. Tasmanian fruit suffered high temperature effects and low prices, while Tasmanian pears sold well when packed single-layered. Grapes and pears may fetch higher prices if shipped in cooler, separate chambers. a suggested change in handling and temperature practices is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Sinclair
R.M.S. Omrab
Vicar of Wakefield
St. Germains
Covent-garden
Omrah
Sinciaw
D. M'Alpine
M'Alpine
De Morse Indian Root Pills Advertised Testimonials
A fragment adverts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills claim to purify blood, cure skin eruptions, liver issues, and digestive troubles. Testimonial from Albert C Park of Victoria praises relief from sluggish liver and pimples after two bottles. Pills priced 14d per bottle or six for Os 6d, packed in amber bottles with full name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
A. Murray
Albert C Park
Vic
de Morse
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