On behalf of the Progressive Carpenters' and Joiners' Union, Mr G. W. Whippy, acting secretary of the union, and Mr. F. Ford, waited on the Minister of Public ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Wed 27 Jan 1915, Page 11
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