[Editor: This poem by A. E. Grace was published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 25 February 1893.] The Swagmen of the Darling! Does a thought ever come to the men of the city, Who know nought of bush life — its troubles and trials — Of their brothers who merit a share … [Read more...] about The Swagmen of the Darling! [by A. E. Grace, 25 February 1893]
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The Snagger’s Lament [poem by T. C. Luke, 15 March 1893]
[Editor: This poem by T. C. Luke was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] The Snagger’s Lament. I’m only a snagger, you know me, I thought I would tackle the game; I reckoned some fast man would show me The path that … [Read more...] about The Snagger’s Lament [poem by T. C. Luke, 15 March 1893]
Looking forward: Freedom of contract in 1923 [satirical article, 15 March 1893]
[Editor: This satirical article focuses on the concept of “freedom of contract” (a tactic used by employers to undermine union awards); written in 1893, this fictional story was set in 1923 (30 years in the future). It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record … [Read more...] about Looking forward: Freedom of contract in 1923 [satirical article, 15 March 1893]
A Queensland back block story in verse [“Lambing Down His Cheque” poem, 15 March 1893]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] A Queensland back block story in verse. No resident of Australian towns or cities for any length of time, however ignorant of the customs of the Australian … [Read more...] about A Queensland back block story in verse [“Lambing Down His Cheque” poem, 15 March 1893]
Courtroom anecdote [15 March 1893]
[Editor: This untitled anecdote is an extract from the “Humula” column, published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] [Courtroom anecdote] “John Smith, alias Jones, alias Armstrong,” yelled the Sergeant in a back-block police … [Read more...] about Courtroom anecdote [15 March 1893]
Secretary’s report [by W. G. Spence, 15 March 1893]
[Editor: This report by W. G. Spence was circulated prior to the 1893 conference of the General Laborers’ Union. It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] Secretary’s report. To the members. Ladies and Gentlemen — I … [Read more...] about Secretary’s report [by W. G. Spence, 15 March 1893]
Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ Union, commencing August 1, 1892 [by Rose Summerfield, 15 March 1893]
[Editor: This report by Rose Summerfield was circulated prior to the 1893 conference of the General Laborers’ Union. It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ … [Read more...] about Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ Union, commencing August 1, 1892 [by Rose Summerfield, 15 March 1893]
The Labor Press of Australasia [15 March 1893]
[Editor: This article was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893. Aside from the introductory paragraph, the article is a republication of text from the Review of Reviews (Melbourne, Vic.).] The Labor press of … [Read more...] about The Labor Press of Australasia [15 March 1893]
Questions of interest [by W. Percy, 15 March 1893]
[Editor: This article by W. Percy suggests that the Amalgamated Shearers’ Union should establish a strike fund, as well as implement a scheme to assist workers financially when they fall ill or become incapacitated (this was in the days before the advent of sick leave, universal … [Read more...] about Questions of interest [by W. Percy, 15 March 1893]
[New Australia] [15 March 1893]
[Editor: This untitled item about the “New Australia” colonists is an extract from the “Notes of the Month” column, published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] [New Australia] Have the New Australia parties who are about to … [Read more...] about [New Australia] [15 March 1893]