Articles from page 12: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. VOLUNTEERS.

    Yesterday the Railway Commissioners received a considerable number of applications for employment. These are being dealt with by the Railway and Tramway Staff Board, ...

    Article : 238 words
  3. STRIKE DAYS.

    Sydney is settling down to the strike. The people are getting used to it. They do not like it, but they are making the best of it. There was a rush for the papers yesterday ...

    Article : 1,406 words
  4. THE MINES.

    Notwithstanding the plea by a member, of the Coal Tribunal that from a national standpoint the miners should start work, all the collieries were again idle to-day. This ...

    Article : 365 words
  5. WHARF STRIKE.

    Instead of the usual hum and hustle, the wharfs around the harbour side yesterday were desolate and almost silent, resembling a Sunday Pickets of strikers turned away several ...

    Article : 662 words
  6. THE CARTERS.

    The only new development yesterday in connection with the partial strike of the members of the Trolly and Draymen's Union was the determination of the Master Carriers, ...

    Article : 209 words
  7. SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNMENT.

    Willoughby Council has adopted the following resolution:—"That this council pledges itself to use every means within its power to support the State Government in its ...

    Article : 995 words
  8. THE TRAINS.

    "The suburban train service now provided is equal to present requirements for business purposes, and it is not proposed to add to it to any great extent." ...

    Article : 1,208 words
  9. IN THE COUNTRY.

    There is no trouble with the local railway staff. BATHURST, Friday. The Bathurst Freezing Works are feeling ...

    Article : 518 words
  10. TRADE EFFECTS.

    The entry of the wharf labourers into the strike has disorganised trade in Sussex-street, and merchants fear that if a settlement is not arrived at promptly there may be ...

    Article : 420 words
  11. STRIKE COMMITTEE.

    Yesterday the following statement was made available by the Strike Defence Committee:— "Delegates from the Newcastle Strike Committee attended the meeting of the central ...

    Article : 781 words
  12. POSITION AT NEWCASTLE.

    All the collieries, with the exception of two or three in the Newcastle district, were idle to-day. The collieries that were working bad a small number of empty trucks to ...

    Article : 663 words
  13. THE TRAMS.

    Yesterday's service showed a still further improvement, and was maintained without reporting to the voluntary help from outside which is available. It was run at the ...

    Article : 405 words
  14. FEDERAL SESSION.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday the third reading of the Public Service Bill (Preference to Returned Soldiers) was agreed to ...

    Article : 267 words
  15. GROWING TROUBLE IN VICTORIA

    Wharf-labourers are declining to load steamers for oversea ports, despite the fact that the Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, promised that the Interstate Commission would ...

    Article : 204 words
  16. AMONG THE UNIONS.

    A special general meeting of the Meat Industry Employees' Union will be held tomorrow morning to discuss the present trouble. ...

    Article : 502 words
  17. RECRUITING.

    This evening, at 8, there will be an exhibition of war trophies by Mr. A. W. White and Corporal macnamara will appeal for recruits. Trooper M. White will speak at Wollongong. ...

    Article : 170 words
  18. GAS SUPPLY.

    Owing to the difficulties with which the metropolitan gas companies are beset in procuring coal stocks, the Government invites gas consumers to exercise strict economy in ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. ABOUT 600 RESUMED.

    In answer to a question last night, the Chief Commissioner (Mr. Fraser) said that about 600 men resumed work in the railway and tramway services yesterday. "I think," ...

    Article : 161 words
  20. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 171 words
  21. MEN'S DEMONSTRATION.

    There was another procession of strikers through the city yesterday and another demonstration in the Domain, at which union leaders and Labour members of Parliament ...

    Article : 503 words
  22. POLICE FORCE.

    The Inspector-General of Police (Mr. Mitchell) stated last night that from the point of view of his department everything passed off satisfactorily. ...

    Article : 247 words
  23. MR. WILLIS'S STATEMENT.

    Mr. Willis, secretary to the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, stated last night it had been reported that the question had been asked in the House of ...

    Article : 194 words
  24. WORKS INSPECTED.

    Yesterday the Chief Commissioner (Mr. Fraser) and Mr. Fox (Assistant Commissioner) inspected the general arrangements in operation for the working of trains and ...

    Article : 261 words
  25. MORE MEN OUT.

    Members of the Permanent Way Branch, comprising guards, porters, and shunters, held a meeting to-day and decided by 23 votes, to 18 to come out. The local stationmaster ...

    Article : 57 words
  26. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 221 words
  27. THE MAILS.

    The postal authorities notify that, in view of the early hour at which it will be necessary to close the mails for despatch by outgoing trans this afternoon, consequent on ...

    Article : 224 words
  28. PICTURE THEATRE DESTROYED.

    A fire, which resulted in the destruction of the South Yarra Picture Theatre with its contents, occurred at about a quarter past 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The picture ...

    Article : 85 words
  29. A STRIKER'S PROTEST

    Mr. O. W. Brain, Chief Electrical Engineer, has received a letter from one of the men on strike, which must be typical of the feelings of many of those who have been called out ...

    Article : 122 words
  30. COAL SUPPLY.

    Inquiries among merchants who handle wholesale quantities of coal elicited the fact that there were ample supplies on hand in Sydney, or at grass. One went as far ...

    Article : 113 words
  31. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The South Australian Gas Company had expected a shipment of coal from Newcastle within the course of a few days, but yesterday was advised by its Sydney agents that ...

    Article : 192 words
  32. QUEENSLAND STRIKE.

    The railway dispute continues, despite the disapproval of the central executive. A mass meeting of the railway employees also decided to boycott tradesmen closing their ...

    Article : 109 words
  33. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 117 words
  34. LOYAL MEN.

    About 40 men remain loyal, including 20 drivers, but no firemen, who are sufficient to maintain the traffic. TAREE, Friday. ...

    Article : 76 words
  35. THE WAITRESSES.

    Speaking on behalf of the waitresses employed at the Central Railway Station, one of the hands stated yesterday that [?]o organised strike took place at the re[?]nment rooms ...

    Article : 97 words
  36. WOMEN'S DEMONSTRATION.

    A demonstration of women, consisting of relations and friends of the strikers, will be held to-day. Three taking part will start from Cook's River at 1 p.m., and from Enmore ...

    Article : 86 words
  37. FLOODS IN THE WEST.

    More railway washaways have occurred, and the traffic on most of the country lines has been suspended. ...

    Article : 28 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$