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  2. STRIKE COMMITTEE.

    A statement was issued during the afternoon, under the signatures of Messrs. Claude Thompson, W. Padgen, and P. Adler, in behalf of the Press sub-committee of the ...

    Article : 445 words
  3. ATTITUDE OF THE UNIONS.

    "We are remaining strictly neutral as far as this trouble is concerned," said Mr. Telfer, secretary to the Australasian Institute of Murine Engineers, when interviewed ...

    Article : 134 words
  4. THE BIG UNIONS.

    As a result of the meetings which had been held during the day, representatives from the big unions, on their own volition, sought an interview with the Cabinet last night. ...

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  5. SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNMENT.

    A large gathering of commercial travellers, many of whom at the present time are in Sydney against their will, met yesterday in the social hall at the Commercial Travelers' ...

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  6. EFFECT ON TRADE.

    It is not expectod that the revival of the Prices Commodities Commission will affect groceries. So far there has been no increase in grocery prices, nor is there likely to be. ...

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  7. AUSTRALIAN WEATHER.

    The high pressure which on Tuesday was centred over the Tasman Sea has receded, and has consequently stopped the progress of the Antarctic disturbance. This disturbance is now centrally situated to the south of the Lecuwin, where the barometers are as low as 29,58 inches. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 147 words
  8. MASTERS AND ENGINEERS.

    "So far we have not been involved, and at the present I do not anticipate any trouble as far as our organisation is concerned," said Mr. Allen, secretary to the Federated Masters ...

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  9. MILK VENDORS' DECISION.

    Last night a meeting of the executive of the Amalgamated Milk Vendors' Association, representing nearly 300 milk vendors, was held at Cory's-chambors, Railway-square, Mr. J. ...

    Article : 150 words
  10. COAL-LUMPERS.

    The reports in circulation lately regarding the attitude of this union are entirely misleading," said an official of the Coal-lumpers, Union yesterday afternoon. "We have never ...

    Article : 164 words
  11. PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Estell, ex-Minister for Labour and Industry, asked if it was a fact that ex-railway servants, who had been dismissed because of ...

    Article : 307 words
  12. FURTHER MOVE.

    A statement embodying far-reaching possibilities was issued at midday yesterday, before the interview with Mr. Fuller, on behalf of the Defence Committee. It was ...

    Article : 362 words
  13. GAS EMPLOYEES.

    Mr. Rawlin, secretary to the Gas Employees' Union, said yesterday that up to the present no meeting had been called of the members in regard to the strike. "There is ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. MEAT SUPPLY.

    In view of the threatened action of the slaughtermen in connection with the strike, the Government decided yesterday that certain regulations under the Metropolitan Meat ...

    Article : 204 words
  15. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 572 words
  16. CONTROL COMMITTEES.

    The Strikers' Defence Committee has appointed sub-committecs to assist in the work of what are termed control committees in connection with the strike. "This was ...

    Article : 117 words
  17. A.W.U.

    It was rumoured yesterday that the members of the A.W.U. organisation would throw their lot in with the strikers. From inquiries made yesterday, it was ascertained that Mr. ...

    Article : 51 words
  18. MEAT INDUSTRY.

    Mr. Furse, secretary to the Meat Industry Employees' Union, together with other union representatives, sat in conference with the Strike Defence Committee yesterday ...

    Article : 97 words
  19. MARCH THROUGH CITY.

    There was a big procession of strikers and sympathisers through the city yesterday, its object being as much to keep the men out of mischief as to create a demonstration. There ...

    Article : 613 words
  20. LOCO. STRIKERS.

    Mr. Ainswortn, socretary to the Locomotive Enginedrivers, Firemen, and Cleaners' Association stated last night that 3100 members throughout the State were practically ...

    Article : 142 words
  21. WAGES DUE TO STRIKERS.

    It was decided by the Cabinet yesterday that the Railway Commissioners should be asked to make provision to pay to all workmen on strike whatever money was due to them when ...

    Article : 69 words
  22. THE ELECTRICIANS.

    A meeting of the railway and tramway members of the Electrical Trades Union will be held in the Trades Hall at 11.30 a.m. ...

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  23. INTERFERENCE WITH ENGINE.

    When the engine of the north-west mail train was at Newcastle last night it was found that the Westinghouse air connection rubber pipe had been interfered with either ...

    Article : 107 words
  24. SHIPPING.

    Cantara, s, 2602 tons, Captain Ritchie, from South Australian ports. G. S. Yuill and Co., Ltd., agents. COASTWISE.—Macquarie, s, from Port Macquarie; Lubra, s, Galava, s, Pelaw Main, s, Coolebar, s, ...

    Article : 79 words
  25. MR. FULLER ANSWERS CRITICISM.

    In order to reply to general criticisms on the attitude of the Government, both inside and outside Parliament, the Acting Premier, Mr. Fuller, found it necessary again yesterday ...

    Article : 703 words
  26. NEW STATEMENT OF CLAIM.

    A statement last night, signed by Mr. Claude Thompson, of the Amalgamated Railway and Tramway Service Association, and authorised by the Defence Committee is as follows:— ...

    Article : 682 words
  27. THE WAITRESSES.

    A number of waitresses ceased work at the Railway Refreshment Rooms, Central Station, yesterday. The railway authorities stated yesterday ...

    Article : 78 words
  28. THE MINES.

    Twenty-seven collieries out of 41 in the Newcastle and Maitland districts were idle to-day owing to the strike, most of the remaining 14 collieries worked only part of the ...

    Article : 455 words
  29. DEPARTURES.—Aug. 8.

    Goulburn, s, for Melbourne, via Newcastle. ...

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  30. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Aug. 9.

    Bodalla, s, for Moruya; Nerong, s, for the Nambucca River; Macquarie, s, for Port Macquarie, IIastings, and Wilson rivers; Yulgilbar, s, for the Macleay River; Kiltobranks, s, for the Richmond River; ...

    Article : 65 words
  31. WALSH ISLAND WORKS.

    The Walsh Island Govarnment works we[?] closed to-day, as there was not sufficient electric power obtainable from the powerhouse at the oastern end of the city. Over ...

    Article : 111 words
  32. STEAMERS DUE TO-DAY.

    Kooyong, from Adelaide and Melbourne. Wakitipu, from Launceston, via Eden. Gabo, from Rockhampton and Brisbane. Rupara, from Queensland ports. ...

    Article : 30 words
  33. TROUBLE WITH CARTERS.

    Further trouble is threatened by the members of the Trolly and Draymen's Union, who refuse to cart goods from railway premises. ...

    Article : 105 words
  34. CLEARANCE.—Aug. 8.

    Goulburn, s, 2363 tons, Captain Dates, for Melbourne, via Newcastle. ...

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  35. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    PORT DOUGLAS.—Dep: Aug. 8, Kuranda, s, for north. BOWEN (1155m).—Arr: Aug. 8. Junce, s, from north. ...

    Article : 495 words
  36. RECRUITING.

    There will be a meeting at Martin-place tomorrow from noon till 2 p.m., and an evening meeting at 8 o'clock. The meeting at the corner of Bathurst and ...

    Article : 90 words
  37. POLICE COURT CASES.

    At Newtown Police Court yesterday Robert William Forster, 44, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to prevent a tramway officer from working at his lawful occupation at ...

    Article : 132 words
  38. INDEX.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 161 words
  39. MORE ALLEGATIONS.

    The following statement was issued lastnight by the Defence Committee:—"The committee has received information from Newcastle which goes to show that the Chief ...

    Article : 130 words
  40. MEETING IN DOMAIN.

    The Domain was the scene of a big mass meeting in the afternoon. At the start over a thousand railwaymen were present, and shortly after three o'clock, a crowd, headed ...

    Article : 404 words
  41. WHARF-LABOURERS.

    The Wharf Labourers' Union held their weekly meeting in the rooms, Sussex-street, last evening. The hall was crowded, and many of the members who were unable to ...

    Article : 249 words
  42. ADVERTISEMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  43. MOTOR TRADERS.

    At a special meeting of the executive of the Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales the following resolution was passed:— "This association desires to assure the ...

    Article : 509 words
  44. NEWCASTLE SIGNALMEN OUT.

    The Defence Committee reported last night that the signalmen who were working on the previous day at Newcastle were now all out. ...

    Article : 25 words
  45. IN THE COUNTRY.

    The local sheds are filled with out-of-service engines, and in addition there are about half a dozen abandoned onginos standing outside. The steam shed inspector (Mr. W. ...

    Article : 223 words
  46. THE MAILS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 130 words
  47. MISSTATEMENTS.

    "None of Mr. Ainswoith's statements published in the "Herald" this morning has any foundation in fact."—said Mr. Fraser, Chief Railway Commissioner, last night. Mr. ...

    Article : 181 words
  48. TO-DAY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 128 words
  49. POLICE PROTECTION.

    At the police headquarters it was reportdd [?] at present there had been no occasion for police intervention in connection with the strike. The police were on the alert, and their ...

    Article : 56 words
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