27 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
1
An extensive sale and employment notice appears, advertising a large stock of go carts and a call for applicants. The notice references low prices at a metropolitan clearing, plus job opportunities with wages and commissions, and requests applications with references by a posted box number.
The report details worker pay and conditions in cyanide mining, naming roles such as miners, tank watchmen, and boiler room staff. It notes wage scales, shift pay, and safety obligations, with a focus on high rates and the distribution of payments, amid references to labor leaders and the Car of Labor.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a court notice or criminal case summary. Mentions Walterlee Ni, Chart Justice Ninhialls, Ivaie Cel, and a sentence of 18 years with references to a tumor and a discharger. Text is garbled with missing or misread terms, but indicates a remand on a charge of ree and knowledge of prior acts.
Reports from New South Wales and Australia outline a mining venture with potential restart plans. Mentioned are Mr John Reest and a North Mauna operation facing structural and financial questions. Observations reference profits, wages, and possible government or investor involvement as discussions continue through July.
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