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ana#pltt#r Arbitration Court Case tion "They are slaves who will not dare Divi All wrongs to right, that All rights to share." and 1710T HEARING COMMENCED MONDAY, JULY 2, 1928 The MANAGERIAL NOTES. star the "The Footplate" is published rate monthly. The hearing of the General Claim Mr. Kean, for the A.R.U., informed dust All Branch Secretaries and Execu- for increased wages and improved the Court that his Union had a nun' ers ' tive Officers are empowered to act as conditions was commenced before His ber of members employed in the varl' Honor, Judge Drake-Brockman, in the a I agentp for this jou rnal. Hand your ous grades covered by the claim. W Fed eontrrbutions, name and address to Commonwealth Court of Conciliation had been served with a log by the and Arbitration, on Monday, 2nd July, not them. We do the rest. Commissioners, and should be permit' juri at 2.30 p.m. ted to be in attendance and take part Phone, F 2285. that in the proceedings. He could not give Lit .—To ensure publication, The Logs served by the Commis- van the number of A.R.U. members cover' Stat *contributions must be in not later sioners upon the A.R.U. and the A.F. ed by the claim in Victoria, but ad' U.L.E., together with the Log served M than the 19th of each month. Branch mitted the number was small. the reports should be in the hands of by the A.R.U. upon the Commis- sioners, were also listed for hearing According to figures supplied hinrl shor Editor as soon as possible after the Awe monthly meeting. Write on one side at the same time. there were 214 members covered by com of paper only. the claim in South Australia, and 790 The following advocates are con- , in New South Wales. In Tasmania dise ducting the case : Subscribers should see that "The and the Commonwealth, the A.R.U. the had no members covered by the claim• mar Footplate" is sent to their private ad- Victorian Railways Commissioners : dress, and not to Loco. Sheds. Sub- Mr. W. Swaney. He later admitted that a large propor' pre` scribers will be held responsible for tion of the 7,90 in N.S.W. would be Tril rea: any failure of delivery due to change N.S.W. Railway Commissioners : fuelrnon, who were not covered by the of address. They should notify Postal Mr. R. Blanch: present claim. Boa wit] authorities of any altered address, and His Honor suggested a Conference: forward same also to their Branch South Australian Railways Commis- torr sioners : Mr. P. Cherry. with a view to determining a line 01 Lay Secretary. ciemar•cation, stating he did not want 1V Commonwealth . Railways Commis- to exclude the A.R.U., if they had e, cati sioner : Mr. V. Allen. cla'nr to be present. mis Tasmanian Railways Commissioner: Thd suggestion by His Honor was tion acceptable to both parties, and it wa•` ASSIST YOUR BRANCH Mr. R. Proctor. to agreed a Conference should be held T SECRETARY BY PAYING Australian Railways Union : Mr. between representatives of the tw° cod i R. Kean, assisted by Mr. W. Robeson. Organisations. tionn YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS Mr. Drakeford then made applica' the Australian Federated Union of Lion for the N.S.W. Division to be re' mat Locomotive Englnemen : QUARTERLY. Mr. A. S. leased from Federal jurisdiction, as in Lea Drakeford, M.L.A., assisted by Mr. B. N.S.W. there was a competent Stat e con, Chifley, of N.S.W. Tribunal, with power to deal with all mai matters in dispute between the C0_,111' not In opening the case, Mr. Drakeford r missioners and the men. The N.S.' any made application for permission to members were working to a 44 hour 1V JOIN THE alter Clause 52 (2) of the Claim relat- week, which could not be obtaine d at 1 ing to method of promotion from from this Court, as the hours section 1V Cleaner to Fireman. of the claim had already been de' for termined by the Full Arbitration on

Loco Self-Denial Fund The alteration was not contested, Court, and fixed at 48 hours for the Me; so permission was granted by the week. A similar application had been beir NO ENTRANCE FEE. • Court to alter the claim as desired. made previously to the Full Arbitra' C tion Court, the Court stating that the Mr. Drakeford informed the Court proper time to make application to be CONTRIBUTIONS, 1/ per Week that he had been instructed by his released from an Award was when ° Organisation to object to the Aus- new Award was being considered. C BENEFITS .. .. £2 per Week tralian Railways Union participat- Mr. Blanche, N.S.W., informed th° l ing in the hearing. The first Award Court that he would oppose, the aptl Cou DEATH LEVY, ls. per Member y; -' was made in 1925. At a Conference ^' cation for the release of the N..S the Division. Over 800 Members have joined this held to consider matters in connec- t and tion with the complaint, the A.F.U. Mr. Cherry informed the Court tha ce nt Fund. representatives attended and similar l, he had been instructed to make apPl objection was taken by his Organisa- cation for the South Australian Co" mer Get a Rule Book on Joining. tion. Mr. Justice Powers, who had missioner to be struck out of the pecr 4 decided the case, held the matter over. ceedings. hadO but when the case came before the Mr. Swaney stated that he had been fen Court, the A.R.U. did not send a re- instructed to make a similar applic a, rea DO IT NOW AND HELP YOURSELF presentative. If the A.R.U. were -'er- tion regarding the Victorian RailwCS' 1V mitted to take part in the case, it Commissioners. he G. S. SAMSON, Secretary, ed would lengthen preceedings and cause At this stage, the Court adjourn won N Hall St., Moose* Ponds. embarrassment to his Union. until 10.30 a.m. the following da- July 9, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE. June-July, 1928. 263

Federal Executive together not .later It was agreed to consider the Log Tuesday, July 3, 1928 than the end of July, so that a meet- of the A.F.U.L.E. first, each item to be Mr. Blanche objected to the applica ing of the two Executives could be ar- taken in order as set out in the Log, tion for the release of the N.S.W. ranged to discuss, and if possible, and report only in respect to a com- Division being granted, contending reach an agreement. plete agreement. that, in the interests of uniformity Mr. Drakeford then replied to the Agreements Reached : and stability, a Federal Award was statement of Messrs. Blanche, Cherry 1. Enginemen shall be provided more desirable than a State Award. and Swaney. with a water bag of suitable The fact of employes performing sub- At 12.15 p.m. His Honor delivered capacity. stantially the same duties, meeting at judgment upon the following applica- 2. Engine Drivers, Electric Train the border, but receiving different tions :- Drivers and Rail Motor Drivers rates and conditions, would cause in- 1. Application by the A.F.U.L.E. shall be supplied with watches dustrial unrest. N.S.W. Commission- that the A.R.U. be not permit- to be kept in good order by the ers'had objected, in the first place, to ted to take part in the proceed- Department. a Federal Award, but once under ings. (Agreement subject to the Federal jurisdiction, the Union should Judgment reserved pending Confer- Court deciding that the matter not be permitted to change to State ence on line of demarcation. For the is not one for the management jurisdiction, because it was thought present, A.R.U. to have the right of to determine). that for the time being, greater ad- appearing in Court and Conference, 3. Cleaners and Firemen shall be vantages could be obtained from a but the carriage of Case to be in the called up in order of seniority State Tribunal. hands of Mr. Drakeford. to pass the Firemen's and Driv- Mr. Cherry made application that 2. Application by A.F.U.L.E., that ers examinations respectively the South Australian Commissioners N.S.W. Division be struck out of in accordance with existing should not be bound by a Federal the claim. practices set out in Regula- Award. There was a State Tribunal Application not granted. tions andIor Awards of Boards competent to deal with all matters in 3. Application by Commissioners or Courts. dispute, except those considered by of South Australia and Victo ria 4. One month's notice shall be the Commissioner to be matters of that they be struck out of the given to each candidate of the management. He admitted that the claim and dispute referred to date fixed or the approximate previous determination of the State State Tribunals. date, for his examination. Tribunal had been quashed for legal Applications not granted, as there 5. For temporary firing duties the reasons, but this did not prevent the are no State Tribunals competent to senior available Cleaner at the Board being called together to deal deal with all matters in dispute. depot concerned shall be se- with the matters which could be de- His Honor then ordered the Parties lected. termined in accordance with State into Conference, stating he would be (Subject to the Court's defini- Law. available if required. He considered tion of the word "available" and Mr. Swaney made a further appli- it advisable for the Parties to first provided that the Court decides cation on behalf of the Victorian Com- confer and see if many of the items that the matter is not one for missioners. The Railways Classifica- in dispute could not be settled by the management to determine). tion Board was the proper Tribunal agreement. 6. Any employe required to tem- to deal with the dispute . Court adjourned at 12.30 p.m. porarily perform the duties of The Classification Board had award- a grade to which a lower rate ed increased rates and improved condi- of pay is attached than that tions to many grades. He admitted ordinarily received by him, shall the Board could not deal with such Compulsory Conference. be paid at his ordinary rate of matters as Engine Time, Annual pay. Leave, etc., but the Commissioners The Parties met in Conference on (Agreed to on the understand- considered these matters were for the Wednesday, 4th, and Thursday 5th ing that it does not apply to management to determine and should July, the Commissioners being repre- temporary reductions in grade not be the subject of an Award by sented as follows :- in consequence of punishment). any Court. Mr. R. Blanch, N.S.W. 7. Employes to whom this Award Mr. Swaney concluded his address Mr. B. Hall, N.S.W. applies shall be given as nearly at 12.30 p.m. Mr. P Prendergast. N.S.W. as possible one month's notice Mr. Drakeford made application Mr. D. Cameron, Victoria. of the date on which their an- for an adjournment until 10.30 a.m. Mr. W. Swaney. Victoria. nual holiday are to commence. on Wednesday to permit of a reply to Mr. P. Cherry, South Australia. (Agreed to provided the Court Messrs. Blanche, Cherry and Swaney Mr. R. Proctor. Tasmania. decides the matter is not one Mr. V. Allen, Commonweatth Rail- for the management to deter- being prepared. Court adjourned at 12.30 p.m. ways. mine) . For the A.R.U. : Mr. L. Phelan. 8. A copy of this Award shall be Wednesday, July 4, 1928 For the A.F.U.L.E.: posted on notice boards access- Court resumed 10.30 a.m. Mr. C. Collins, Federal President. ible to the employes at all en- gine sheds or depots where Mr. Drakeford reported - to the Mr. A. S. Drakeford, General Secre- Court that his Unioh had considered tary. members of the Union are sta- the question of a line of demarcation, Mr. A. Ainsworth. N.S.W. Division. tioned. and had arrived at a decision as to Mr. B. Chifley, N.S.W. Division. certain grades which could be struck Mr. F. Myers. Victorian Division. 9. Union Officers shall be allowed out of the claim, providing an agree- George, South Australian to --ost in a designated place, Mr. H. at each engine shed or depot, ment was reached with the A.R.U., Division. an order made by the Court. He ard. Tasmanian Divi- all notices required to be noti- or Mr. H. Barn fied to members, provided that had not been able to arrange a Con- sion. ference with the A.R.U., although Mr. H. Griffin, Commonwealth Rail- the Officer in Charge shall be ready and willing to confer. ways Division. entitled to remove any notice Mr. Kean informed the Court that Mr. C. Collins was appointed Chair- he thinks should be removed, he had no authority to confer, but man, and Mr. P. Pendergast, Secre- on the ground that it is offen- sive or objecionable. would give an undertaking to call his tary. 264 June-July, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE. July 9, 1928. tc m s^ and why engine is not fully prepared sl at Maryborough for reasons too ob- Branch Reports. q l vious to need explaining. Sending a Cleaners away from Maryborough tr and compelling them to sign a declara- M tion that they would not claim ex- WODONGA.—The usual monthly sisted financially. meeting of the Wodonga But the present penses while away from Maryborough, Branch was wages and the system of computing M held in the Guards' Room at Wodonga shows to what length the poor un- the rise and fall with the purchasing fc on Sunday afternoon, the fortunate super Cleaners are driven. 10/6/28, at power of £1, does not allow for any- gi 2.30 p.m. Comrade R. Murphy pre- thing or, at the least, very little to Told that if they don't sign some one la siding over a very fair attendance. will soon be found who will. The be saved. The recent case of the tl- opinion of this branch is that the The minutes of previous meeting being: Railway Officials issuing instructions C read and confirmed in the usual man- on the preparing of engines (Donald working of such a stunt is not playing at the game fair, making fish of one ner. Correspondence received, read case), should awaken Enginemen to th and dealt with in satisfactory manner. and flesh of another. The final busi- their full resposibilities. The Geelong ness w The News Letter, with its usual Loco. men will be giving some of of day was to ask that arrange- T] amount of interest to members, was their esteemed comrades, who have ments be made for a visit from a m read and keenly listened to. We have recently retired, a night of all' nights General Officer or Executive mem- tc learned that the hearing of our ber to the branch in the near future. on Saturday, June 16th, at 8 p.m., al general case before the Court is not when many good things will be said. Arrangements for the welcome and at very far distant now. General busi- There will be many distinguished visi- meeting was left in the hands of A ness was then brought along. There tors present, with a right royal time Secretary and Chairman. Meeting was a fair amount of discussion over for all, and Special Meeting on the closed 5.10 p.m. C. H. MORRISON. some of the local items. But a few Sunday, which will be presided over that had to go through other chan- by Executive Officers.—A. W. CHIS- DONALD.—A Special Meeting was nels, and when they are put in order, held on Sunday afternoon, May 28, HOLM. should prove very beneficial to mem- to welcome and hear the address of bers. At last our shed is getting the Mr. J. Crough, from the Central Ex- DONALD.The usual meeting of the roof attended to; also the fly door and above branch was held Sunday after- ecutive, who had been sent along at the request of the branch. A large windows at our Cudgewa residence. noon, 13/5/28. The Chairman, C. attendance was to hand to hear the We will miss the choruses that we Morrison, presiding over a well at- splendid address given by Comrade used to get from the blowflies and tended meeting. Traffic is still con- smaller ones while we were trying to tinuing to be busy, everybody work- Crough. After being suitably intro- get a day's sleep. However, we are duced by the Chairman, Jim lost no ing full time. Several items of much very pleased that the Department time in getting way on and for over interest were dealt with. The main suitably responded to our request. ' two hours held the grade in great question dealt with was the recent Work at this Depot is holding out introduction of Preparing Engines in style. The information conveyed by fairly well, compared with other De- our Comrade was highly appreciated, Maryborough for the round trip, and the sending around of Executive pots. The Cudgewa stock, and the Maryborough-Donald. This stunt, Weir Ballast trains play a very im- which is only a recent innovation, is members or General Officers to the portant part here. Holidays are now(N country branches Is undoubtedly a not one that can be considered as in full swing, but unfortunately we conducive "to the Slogan of co-operate good one. His address regarding have a few of the junior men on the for mutual efficiency." Instructions Superannuation conditions, past and cards of standing down. But let us present, was very interesting and in- have been issued and posted that 30 hope that the column on the sheet for minutes are allowed for engine re- formative. Interspersed with his re- these names will be a vacant one in quirements on pit, 10 minutes turn marks was that dry humour of Jim's, the near future. Meeting closed 4.30 engine, place kit away, withdraw which left everybody smiling and p.m.—G. H. LYNCH. trimmings, sign off. 30 sorry when his address was conclud- -minutes en- ed. Driver Les. Walker moved gine requirements include filling lubri- a vote GEELONG—The quarterly meeting cator. The Maryborough crew only of thanks to the speaker, which was of the Geelong Branch was held in being supplied with cylinder oil for carried with acclamation. Meeting Drivers' Room at 2.30 p.m., Sunday, finished 5.40 p.m.—C. H. MORRI- the forward trip. Donald crew issued SON. 10th June. Mr. Fuller presiding. with the oil for the return trip. The Sorry to have to state the attendance crew who hostie these only partially was poor considering the number of STAWELL.—Our monthly meeting prepared engines at Donald are ex- was held in members of this Depot who have Sun- pected to cool the lubricator down and V.R.I. Rooms 10/6/28, at day available. If the Sunday trains 2.30 p.m. Climatic conditions were fill same in the time allowed for hostl- come into operation they then may not up to the standard, but owing to ing engine. The crew taking have some excuse. Whilst Mr. F. Myers, the State President, on this engine out are allowed 15 minutes in- subject, we, as Railway workers, being with us to present Retiring stead of 60 to take over engine and should oppose this for all we are members certificates to two of our get to T.R. point. It is very evident stalwart Unionists, namely Comrades worth. Why should we have to for- that the instigator of this time sav- sake our Sunday and home life to suit J. Dwyer and G. McConville, and also ing device is relying on the fact that the whins of a few ? If the Railways to address members generally on a loophole is left in the Award, by Union business, a no not pay, and cannot be made to not having been dealt with by the record crowd at- pay, without Sunday trains, things are tended; in fact it was the largest at- Arbitration Court, relying on Reg. 76 coming to a pretty pass. Traffic in tendance we have ever had, which to justify something unprecedented the Geelong district is very slack, goes to show what a little organising in this district, and the opinion was marired celaners and others are do es. Branch business was made stand- voiced that it was a breach of the as ing down practically full time. If the brier as pccsürle, so as to give our Award. As such action was a varia- Depot require any men for emergency worthy President all the time avail- ^ t ion of existing customs, it was finally able. Mr. work, the Depot expect these com- F. Myers, on rising to speak, d ecided to forward the matter on to was given a rousing reception, said rades in question to be sitting on the he t Executive. As drivers here are not door step waiting to be called. If his first pleasing duty was to make upposed to carry spare superheated other comrades of the footplate earned presentation of Certificates, which he o il, this is perhaps the reason why did sufficient to lay bye some of their t in a capable manner. He then he "onus" of replenishing the lubri- addressed members on Union matters salaries, these comrades could be as- c ator is placed on the Donald crew, in general, which was a treat to listen July 9, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE. June-July, 1928. 266

to. He practically touched on all ashes on it, and the ashes on our pit to certain Enginemen of this Depot, matters in . connection with our organi- does not need "Top-dressing" to make caused comment to the extent that a sation. At the completion of his them glow. No need to take the few extracts from the same diary in speech, Mr. Myers was asked many kiddies to the Beach here. We find regard to repairs to engines, would questions, all of which he answered in plenty of sand in the bunkers here to be welcome news, as at least such ex- a capable manner. A hearty vote of let them play in. Well, things here tracts woùld reveal an effort to put thanks was then extended to him by are very quiet at present, ,standing both Enginemen and engines on the Mr. Geaney„ seconded by Mr. David- down for some of the lads, worse luck; 100 per cent. mark. Correspondence so 1, which was carried by acclamation. but I suppose things will rise again received by a certain Driver of this Mr. Myers then thanked all present (wages won't get a place). Well, Depot, who, with a train of live stock, for the patient hearing he had been alter a few timepieces had been pro- and an engine in perfect order, just . given, and was pleased to see such a u::ced for comparison, the Chairman out from overhaul a few weeks, while large gathering present, he stressed decided to terminate the meeting at hauling over the load, made up time, the point that we were nearing our 12.30 p.m.—J. BYLES. and for so doing, received congratu- Claim before the Arbitration Court, lations and kind regards from the and if any member had any evidence ARARAT. — The usual monthly D.R.S.. Supt., was commented on to they wished to submit to improve our meeting was held in the V.R.I. Rooms the extent that Enginemen of this working conditions, to send it along. on Sunday, 10th June, with a fair at- Depot have put up a better perform- tendance of members being present, The Chairman, before closing the ance with dirty boilers, and the cor- meeting, made an appeal to members with Mr. R. James in the chair. There respondence they receive are cautions. to see if the same number could not is no doubt we would have had a The Supers are getting a rough spin attend the 2nd Sunday ineach month, larger attendance only for having 3 in this Depot, and all local effort to and "Help those who help them."— inches of rain during the week-end, employment A. E. DANS. and most of our chaps see enough of d fruitless, the fact that bovegrti s the rough weather while out on the paid for the period ending the 26/5/28, KORUMBURRA.—The usual mon- track, but we can assure our com- and the shed undermanned on several thly meeting of this Branch was held rades it is most comfortable at the occasions to such an extent that only in the Institute Class Room on Sun- V.R.I. rooms, with a bright fire for the tube cleaners being available to do day, 10th June, at 10.30 a.m. Driver our comfort. After the Secretary had calls on the afternoon shifts of 24th, Teddy Dent presided over a decent read the minutes of the previous 25th, 26th of May, while little or no muster of members, mostly drivers meeting, also getting through the cor- cleaning was done on these respondence, which was a bit bulky, dates, and (I think Mum must have ordered a the crew of No. 16 goods worked long load of wood in, Saturday), hence but most interesting, as there is al- hours without relief, a the good muster of "King Pins," only ways something good to listen to, and recurrence of long hours and no relief to No. 16 three (3) Firemen turned up, must be it is only those who attend the meet- goods occurred through lack ings who get the proper information of man satisfied with things generally, pleas- power on 9/6/28. Another method of ed to hear it. Our worthy Secretary, from it. The Chairman gave an out- making up the period ending 9/6/28, Driver Frank Speed, opened up with line of deputation to Loco Foreman. has been adopted here. The penalty the News Letter, which was worth Several more items were listed for incurred in working a Sunday shift the next deputation. Mr. C. Tait, listening to, and gives one something in the shed being taken to make un to "chew" on. Minutes of previous Fireman, was nominated to take the the 96 hours. In this regard the meeting read and confirmed. Glad to place of Fireman A. Hargreaves on whole penalty was taken from one see the argument over Guards want- the Coal Board. Since last meeting, man, while portion was taken from ing to wear Motorman over their caps, one of our junior drivers has left others. Members are pleased at the has been well and truly knocked on the the depot for Nyora, in the person of prospects of having our case heard head, as too many cooks spoil the Driver W. Major, and we wish him at an early date, and it is to be hoped broth, from a "Loco." m good luck in his new location. Things an's point of that after the hearing, there will be view. For my part, the only thing are very quiet here at present, several no further need to protest against in regard to a Guard's duties that in- cleaners standing down daily for such practices of making up time by terests me, is to see that he lifts his some time, and we think it a disgrace taking penalty, as has been reported van brakes when starting on a trip; that the Government of the day have from time to time, as no doubt under marvellous how forgetful one can be. allowed the cleaning time to be the present system, no penalty exists, brought down to 2 hours per engine Oh, and while we're at it, has any- although nrovided in the Award. The one had a round or two with K109 p.;r day, when the engines a re in such absence of the smell of horse manure, lately? I have not cooled off y3t. a dirty state, and enginemen are not mingled with the steam, is much ap- She's it. I'll swear she has "consump- allowed any dirt money to keep their preciated by the Enginemen, and can tion" (both coal and water). One has clothes clean. Things are moving a bit only be accounted for by change of only to hear her cough, to take pity faster with our new Loco Depot, as method in repair to tubes, stays, on her. Good thing to do is to soak we can see the roof being put on the etc., under supervision of the new her wheels in a tub of hot water and new shed, and the subway at Albert L.H. Boiler Maker of this Depot. The mustard and put an "Antiphlogi- Street is just about completed. Well, farewell remarks of Mr .Smith, C.M. stine" plaster around her chest comrades, roll up at your next mon- Engineer, as published in the May (steam) might do her a little good, thly meeting and give the boys a hand issue of the Victorian Railways Maga- but I think she would look better the 2nd Sunday in each month.—A. C. zine, should go a long way in inspir- tucked up in a cot at Newport, and ROMER. ing the Enginemen, for at least one the knocks, I think, that is what the Chief has retired, being proud of the K on the back and front signifies. MARYBOROUGH.—The monthly Drivers and Firemen, who, it is to be Any how, one good thing about her meeting was held in the Workers' hoped, that Mr. Smith's successor will is, one has not the trouble of shovel- Hall on Sunday, 10/6/28, at 2.30 p.m. be able, at the end of his term, to pass ling coal forward, the b angs and The attendance was like the weather, remarks similar, as recognition for bumps she registers adjusts the coal and although there was room for im- duty well done. The recent rains in handy in the bunker. I found out why provement in'both, much good can re- this district should do much to bring most of the Firemen were not at the sult from business put through when about a record harvest, and the En- Meeting, they held an "angling" meet- finalised with the local and other ginemen are hopeful that in view of ing in the coal stage pit, all off the officers of the Department. The read- the extra engine power that is ne- same mark, or I should say, all off ing of the correspondence having re- cessary to handle the harvest, that the same side, as the other side of vealed a few extracts from the En- some real effort will be made to have the pit has about three (3) feet of ginemen's Instructors Diary in regard the engines ready for their task, as

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no doubt great hardship will be im- . Depot Foreman, and a rather interest- the Secretary's Correspondence Box, posed and Drivers will be called on to ing meeting closed about 5.30 p.m.- with the number of cars written on accept the responsibility of having to , S. H. BROGAN. same. Complaints were made that t t educate young men, who will be rush- there were no lights on the 7 car ed on to the job. The result of the' COLAC.—The Half-Yearly Meeting boards on the following stations on 1 deputation to the D.R.S. Supt. was was held on Sunday at 2 p.m. Com- the through lines, namely : Hawkes- made known to the meeting, which, rade Mitchell presiding over a fair burn, Toorak and Armadale. The after making allowances for the attendance. Members were surprised Secretary was instructed to have this financial stringency, had done a good at the attitude of the Department in matter attended to. The Secretary t^ job. The 15th of June ends the first regard to the engine time at Donald. then reported on the various items f half of the financial year of the Union, It shows what the Department will put dealt with since last meeting, and, in and it is hoped that the returns' over the men, they are not out to doing so, advised all members to take f, will show all members financial, or if play fair. Members are pleased that a note of any cars that had Radiators not so, a pledge to be financial through our case is to come on shortly Hope in with no switches, and put a note, the second half of the year with the the Union will come out on top. Re- with the numbers on, in the Secre- Branch 100 per cent. financial at the plies were received from the D.R. tary's Box in the Mess Room, so as to S.S., end of 1928. The meeting closed at and not one of the grievances have such cars attended to as soon as 4.15 p.m.—F. CHAMBERLAIN. submitted was rectified, the same ap- possible. plies to items placed before Fitter- Correspondence was read from the 1 BENDIGO.—The usual meeting of in-Charge, he win promise one thing following : From A. S. Drakeford, the above Branch was held on Sunday, and does the other. It was decided M.L.A., re the case before the Fede- 10/6/28, Mr. Milburn in the chair and by the meeting to send our Secretary, ral Arbitration Court, in which he A. Hyatt, to Melbourne to interview considering the weather, there was a stressed the point that every effort Mr. Collins and Mr. Drakeford, in very good attendance of members. should be used to have a good case The usual routine business was gone regards to the working of the men, put up before Judge Drake-Brock- through, and, as usual, News Letter the attitude adopted by the Fitter-in- man. The Secretary requested that and correspondence received a fair Charge, the D.R.S.S., also the Store- some members should be booked off

amount of attention. Members are man. We are greatly dissatisfied the Lo go through and prepare any fre," pleased to know that our case will way we are being treated. The old evidence that was at h and, and after shortly come up again before the sore of Fitter-in-Charge doing Loco. discussion, meeting decided to book rr Court and are looking hopefully for- shunting was in evidence every day off Mr. B. Deveney, Mr. T. Smith, Mr. ward that the Court will more fully last week, he passed a disc signal at J. Gault, Mr. Thompson and the Sec- recognise the responsibility placed on danger, and also run through a lock retary on a suitable date to go bar. The Garratt is back from New- Enginemen as a body regarding their through evidence and prepare the work and the safety of the public. port and takes up her running on case. From the Divisional Secretary ivionday.—C. KEMivIIS. That responsibility is growing every respecting correspondence, from G. day with longer trains, larger engines Kellam, in which he claims 4 hours BALLARAT.—The usual monthly and the increased number of compli- and 4/6 expenses on account of not cated methods that are being intro- meeting was held in the Ballarat East being utilised to relieve on the Sun- duced for the working of traffic. We Waiting Room on 10/6/28, at 2.30 day shift at Altona. It was decided n p.m. The attendance being small ow- also realize the work the General that this correspondence be held over a Secretary has ahead of him, and we ing to very bad weather. Mr. M. pending a reply from the C.M. Engi- feel confident that again he will aquit Shannon presided. Mr. Lonsdaie, of neer ; also from the Divisional Sec- himself as he has done in the past. the Engineers' Union, addressed the retary, re proposed alteration to Rules Members must not take things too meeting on the advantages of being for Annual Conference, these altera- n easy though, and allow all the work to a shareholder in the Co-operative So- tions must be dealt with by the July r be placed on his shoulders, but do their ciety, and expalined the position very meeting. Also respecting ex-Driver n part by assisting in word and deed clearly. He was given a good hearing J. McKeowan's application for the 7th and accorded a hearty vote of thanks. to render his task easier. it is not Unit. Also re the Circular issued to a case of "Ask and ye shall receive." A good deal of discussion arose over the Donald men respecting altering It is rather a case of fight, and still correspondence, and several items the method of preparing and stabling more fight, until the day comes when were listed. We were disappointed the "C" Class Engine that runs No. we can acclaim the fact that we are that we were refused a hot water 3 down from Maryborough to Donald. the victors. service at this Depot, but intend to Letters were also received from Mrs. protest until we get some considera- J. T. Groves and Mrs. F. Harcombe, We are at present engaged pre- tion. We see in the local paper that thanking members for letters of sym- r paring for our Annual Smoke Night, 60 crews are going to Ararat from . pathy and floral tributes. t and in the hands of Comrades "Gol- here, but don't know where the infor- Notice of motion for future debate die" Collins and Jack Pollock, who mation came from. Complaints and by N. Pout, "that the Branch meetings t pull their coats off and "incidentally personal grievances were few for a be held at Jolimont, as member" ire during the next few weeks, pick wonder, probably owing to small gath- not turning up at Loco. Hall. pockets"; only one result will be ob- ering. The meeting closed about 5 General Business. tained, and anyone who has ever at- p.m.—M. SHANNON. Compalint was made that a light at tended our annual knows what that the crossing on the up line at Thorn- means. Traffic has been very slack JOLIMONT.—The Jolimont Branch bury wants attending to, as it obscures this last few weeks and only by keep- held its Ordinary Meeting in the Loco. the Driver's view The Secretary was ing a number on holidays, that we Hall. on Sunday, June 10th, 1928. Mr. instructed to attend to this complaint have been able to carry on. However, A. Pout in the chair. Questions aris- and take up with Mr. Balmer. Unem- ing from the there is every prospect of the heav- minutes. Members ployment was then discussed, and a iest season known approaching us, wanted to know if the green thin ma- resolution was carried that the Union and it will not be long now before terial was still used for hoods over take up a collection for the unem- d on the we shall be on our tiptoes an globes in guard's van when it was ob- ployed, and that it be sent on to the

move for all we are worth. Needless jected to at a previous meeting. The Executive for consideration, with the to say, it will be a great relief, par- Secretary explained that he did not view of bringing this proposal under ticularly for the Supers, who at pre- think this material was now used and the notice of all Branches. sent spend most of their time Stand- requested members to take the num- The proposed alteration to the Ros- ing Down. A few items were listed bers of cars with lamp covers on of ter was then discussed, it was decided this type, and put a slip of paper in for the attention of the D.R.S.S. and that as there were three weeks day THE FOOTPLATE. June-July, 1928. 267 July 9, 1928.

standing orders were again suspend- shortage of Hostlers, and who would shift running on the "A" sequence, ed, this time to allow the Chairman to have been driving, had they not been that the day shift be put on the `B" n Roster, and an afternoon shift substi- report the death of our late respect- compelled to do this work, were not ed comrade, C. Devereux, who had being credited with driving time for ^t tuted in its place. passed away alter a very short ill- promotion, was discussed, on the evi- It was also decided that we accept ness, and was buried on Monday, the dence produced, where in correspond- n the idea of moving 5 men from the 4th June. As a mark of respect and ence the Control Officers admitted that "C" sequence to "B" sequence, but as esteem, members stood in silence. the junior Drivers would have been e a matter of principle, we are not s favourable to doing two weeks after- Correspondence . driving Had it not been necessary to In . regard to the complaint that send them Hostling, it is most diffi- Y noon shift running every four months s if it can be avoided, and we expect Drivers were being requested to ex- cult to understand why the C.M.E. n this to be done as soon as possible.— amine their own trains in the Mel- will not allow this time to count for e J. CROUGH. bourne yard, if they happened to be promotion, surely the Commissioners special or emergency trains, resulted will not permit this injustice to con- STATE MINE.—The monthly meet- in the correspondence reveahng the tinue. ing of the Branch was held in the fact, that the cause of complaint, was The question of Acting-Fireman not Drivers' Room on Sunday, 10th June, not due to shortage of Train Ex- having time credited for promotion before a good muster of members. aminers, but on account of the Ex- purposes when employed with the Some of our members have still the aminers not being informed that the Hostlers ,although junior men were e habit of staying home or enjoying trains were running. Leading hand firing on the road and which has caus- train examiners states that a man is ed a considerable amount of concern themselves elsewhere on . meeting days, but in the case of some of these always kept available for emergency to the men who have not yet com- e delinquents it is nothing to be sur- wort and to test specials that are not pleted their firing time for promotion, placed on tine Board. They also re- was also sent to the Executive for 1 prised at, following on the disclosures that have been made to the office here, quest that llrivers insist that Ex- immediate action. respecting the remarks of the mem- aminers do the testing of trains and Other matters which were listed bers at our meetings. Members are an Examiner can always be located and taken up at local Conference with asked to come to the meeting and air arrival cabin. at the the Chief Foreman, were the re-in- The old grievance regarding the troduction of secondhand sponge their grievances, and as far as the outside world is concerned, their re- condition of the North Melbourne cloths. This matter, which was the Loco. Sned, which allows more water cause of complaint two months ago, marks should be kept secret and not given outside, as has been the case to come in than it keeps out in wet and which was discontinued, caused at this Depot. weather, and the obselete and oil a good deal of resentment, for it was The correspondence being read and soaked lockers, which Enginemen justly claimed to be a menace to received, the News Letter was read have to put up with, was again venti- health. The Chief Foreman, however, and listened to attentively, members lated. 'There is certainly just cause has agreed that Enginemen should re- generally being pleased to hear that for complaint. For the Firemen lock- ceive 2 new sponge cloths, and has our general claim for wages and con- ers, in which they keep a kit, measures issued instructions to that effect. ditions was to be heard at the end of deep, 14 inches wide and 20 2 feet The action of the Board of Disci- this month. Following on the judg- inches high. The space that is left' pline in dismissing the apepal made ment given in the Donald case, it looks to keep clothes and food in is 10 inches by Driver G. Wilkinson against being by 14 inches wide. The lockers are reduced to the rank of fireman for as if our organization has not a very, built in tiers. Of course, this would twelve months on account of losing Prosperous road ahead of it. So much Publicity has been given to the finan- not matter, only it frequently happens time when running light engine from that the man in the locker above has Wodend to Melbourne, was resented 5 cial state of the Railways, that it does a leaky lamp or two in his kit, or the by the members, who, however are not see impossible for us to expect oil escapes from his feeder, to the de- now awaiting the result of the further much lightening of the burden we are triment of the man who has his appeal made by him to the Commis- now asked to carry sioners. It was decided to request General business was very light, clothes and food stored below, and is that Comrade Wilkinson be given all very few complaints being heard. Our the cause of him not being able to day shift during the time he is back social fund is growing apace and it go home as clean and tidy as he would firing. was resolved to hold our Annual like, and certainly makes him feel un- The report that the Department Smoke Social on June 30th, at which comfortable in the train when fellow we are to have the pleasure of welcom- passengers move awa" from him on have now reduced the cleaning time to ing one of the members of our Exe- account of the affensive smell of kero- two hours for running engines per day, was the cause of much concern, cutive. We can assure the Executive sene and oil which clings to his especially as there are so many un- member who is lucky enough to make clothes. There is no need to mention employed at the present time, and the the trip, that he will have a royal how unpalatable his food is after welcome to this Branch, and we hope being stored in such lockers for a few engines are in a dirty condition now, to hear some interesting news of the hours. The Drivers lockers, which are when they have had over 3 hours per doings at Central. A committee was a little larger than the firemens' lock- day cleaning. It was decided, that in formed to make preparations for our ers, but which have to hold a kit box, the event of an unsatisfactory reply Smoke Night, and the meeting closed 19 inches long by 15 inches wide, a 2 representations to be made that the at 1 p.m. to allow the committee to gallon bucket, a shovel, 2 8-pint tins cleaning time be reverted to three allot jobs for the committeemen to of oil, a hand lamp, and slush lamp, hours per engine per day, that the carry out.—J. M. DRUMMOND. are just as obselete as the others. matter be ventilated in Parliament CENTRAL.—The ordinary meeting These matters were forwarded to the Mr. A. S. Drakeford, M.L.A., Fed- of the Branch was held in the Loco. Executive, with a request that they eral Secretary, reported that, although Hall, Victoria St., North Melbou rne, be again ventilated before the Com- no definite date had yet been fixed for the hearing of our claim before on Sunday, the 10th June. misioners. In the absence of our Chairman, Mr. The other old complaint, that ar- the Court, Judge Drake-Brockman W. Bishop, who sent an apology, rangements be made for the employes has stated that he will call the parties stating his inability to attend, was coming off night shift to be paid at an to the claim into Conference on his due to his being confined to bed with earlier hour than at present, was also return from West Australia, he antici- a severe cold, Mr. R. J. Collins occu- discussed and sent on to the Execu- pates returning about the last week pied the chair. tive for attention. in June, so there is every proq'nett After the minutes of the previous The complaint that Acting-Drivers that our claim . will now be heard at meeting were read and confirmed, when employed Hostling owing to the an early date. It is hoped that mem- F 268 june-July, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE. July 9, 1928.

bers will realise that they should All supply evidence of a concrete nature of these comrades have recently Special Meeting. retired, and on this festive occasion As usual, the Delegates from Cen - that will be of value to our Advocate they were presented with Retiring in supporting our claims, which so tral were motored round Geelong, Certificates, travelling rugs and bags. seeing the sights of the City, and vitally affects every member of the Many other old, retired Enginemen, Organisation. members of this Branch sincerely from many quarters were also pres- thank Comrades Harris and Feather' Result of Wreath Fund drawn ent. "What a reunion of other day., 11/6/28:—First Prize, Ticket No. 32; stone for the hospitality in making when they all meet." During the their cars available for the occasion. second prize, Ticket No. 588; third evening many vocal and instrumental At 2.30 p.m. Comrade Chairman prize, Ticket No. 5.—W. T. WIL- items were rendered; likewise the nec- Fuller declared the special meeting LIAMS. essary toasts, and responses from open and extended a hearty wel- such person as the -Federal Seecre- come to Comrades Collins and Drake - tary (Mr. A. S. Drakeford, M.L.A.) ford Both comrades gave a full ac- BENALLA.—The monthly meeting Geneeral Secretary (Mr. C. Collins), count of the working and financial po- of the Benalla Branch was held on members of Parliament, local and dis- sition of the Organisation, also touch- Sunday, June 10th at 2.30 p.m. trict Railway Officials, and not forget- . ig upon such subjects as Arbitration Comrade Ben Taylor presided. There ting the responses from our retiring Court matters, Superannuation, ap- were the same old faces present. The members and visitors. The evening peals, and many other items of minutes of the previous meeting were terminated at midnight, and appar- Divisional and Federal importance. read and confirmed. News Letter ently members present, also above read The meeting was brought to a close and Listened to with the us- mentioned personages, spent a very at 6 p.m. on accoount of the Dele- ual interest and great disappoint- enjoyable evening, members being gates desiring to return to Melbourne ment felt as the result of Judge reminded of the special meeting on on Sunday evening.—A. W. CHIS- Brockman's decision re the Donald the Sunday afternoon at 2.30. HOLM. case. but we are in hopes that things will right themselves in time. We are very pleased to know that our case is coming before the Arbi- Complimentary Social by Seymour Loco. Men to Federal tration Court towards the end of the month, so that is something to look forward to, and we hope that the Secretary representatives of our Union will be successful in their endeavor to obtain Seymour set itself out on Sunday, had its difficulties, and to do their best increased pay and better conditions May 20, to pay tribute to the Federal for our members. We had a notice of to have it returned to Power at the Secretary, Mr. A. S. Drakeford, next elections. They were glad to motion at our last meeting re the al- M.L.A., through the medium of a teration of the rooster,but owing to know that Mr. Drakeford had won his Complimentary Social, held in the way in a most difficult seat to Parlia- the mover (Comrade Padgett) being Federal Hall in his honor. absent on account of having an ment, and believed that his wide know- all-night sitting on the 11 p.m. There was a great assemblage, con- ledge of railway affairs would, if pilot, better known as the "11 sisting mostly of A.F.U.L.E. mem- availed of, be of great help to the Gov- p.m. race special," we had to bers, but there were also members ernment. After referring to the work postpone the business until next and officers of the A.R.U. and private clone by our comrade, both for Rail- meeting, when we hope to have citizens to the tune of nearly 100. waymen as a whole and Locomotive a roster drawn up to present to Promptly at 3 p.m. the Chairman, men particularly, Mr. Jarvis called on the Depot Foreman. Work is very Mr. A. Hinchcliffe, got the program the men to drink the toast, which was light here just at present, and a ma under way and as it was Sunday, the responded to with enthusiasm. jority of our shifts are night work. music had to be cut out. The toast of On rising to reply, our Federal Sec- The Cleaners are still standing down, "The King" was followed by that of retary was given a great reception by but not on account of the cleanliness "Our Society," proposed by A. E. all present. When this had died down. of the engines, as some of them could Lonsdale and replied to by Mr. H. Mr. Drakeford, first of all, thanked do with a good wipe. We trust that Green. the Branch for its kind invitation to after the end of the financial year The toast of the day, "State Parlia- him to be there. It was a pleasure, they will take a turn for the better. ment," coupled with the name of the indeed, to meet old comrades, and the A few items were put forward to take Federal Secretary, Mr. A. S. Drake- newer and younger members, who to the Depot Foreman. but more are ford, M.L.A., was allotted to Mr. H. were booked to carry the fight on when available through the week, if all Jarvis, who was in great fettle. Harry the old battlers passed away. Mr. members were to come to the meeting said he felt honoured to be called on Jarvis in proposing the toast, and Mr. and bring their grievances forward, to propose the toast, which was coupl- Green in his remarks, had been too I am sure we would flood the market ed with the name of a man who was flattering towards himself, but he and they would put in a very pleas- esteemed by all railway men, and par- would not be human if he did not feel ant afternoon and be helping a good appreciation at the way in which he and just cause. So, turn up, boys, as ticularly by his comrades of the foot- we have plenty of 'seating accommo- palte. As Federal Secretary and had been received. He had spent more dation, and you will hear what our M.L.A. for Essendon, he was occupy- than half his years in the service of Officers' are doing for us, and by help- ing a positoin in public life, of which the Union, and he would take the op- ing them you are helping yourselves. they, in Seymour, felt proud. The portunity of repeating what he had —H. J. NICHOLLS. Branch desired to have Comrade already said on every occasion, that Drakeford at Seymour so that they he could do so publicly, that he had could meet him again personally, and no desire to sever his connection with GEELONG.—Geelong Branch held that the younger men could make con- the Union, if a way could be found of their Annual Smoke Social in the tact with him. The fact that there keeping it without injustice to anyone. West Geelong Town Hall at 8 p.m. were so many young members present (Applause). Whether that .view met on the 16th June. Weather condi- proved that his good work was known with the unanimous approval, he did tions being good for this time of the and that he was held in high regard. not know, but he believed it was the year, prompted many to turn up that The State Parliament was looked on desire of ninety per cent. of the mem- possibly would not have otherwise as a remedy for their troubles as citi- bers, as well as his own. done. At this particular function we zens, and with the Labour Party in Mr. Drakeford then gave a review were bidding au revoir to Comrades office, but not in power, they could of the work of the Federal Union, J. J. Anderson, H. West, T. Walker, not expect to get results. He asked showing what had been achieved since T. Oke, M. Saunders and G. Fitch. the men to recognise that the Party its formation, and how it had grown.

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He dealt with the results obtained em from Federal Awards, and his em-.

>ng phatic statement that any suggestion Retrenchment and Superannuation and that too much expense has been in- ely curred in running the Federation, was her without solid foundation, and did not Some little time ago the Commis- over 10 years' service the employe, in ing do the Union justice, was received sioners issued an instruction, I un- accordance with Section 39, already on. derstand, that in the event of per- quoted, is entitled to not only nan with lengthy applause. a re- ing manent employes in future being re- fund of his own contributions, but also Organising work, Arbitration work, quired to perform lower grade work to a sum which compounded at 4 per vel- propaganda research, and other fields for a few days only, they are to be cent. interest would be sufficient to ke- were covered in a most interesting allowed to retain their classified rate meet the Government liability at ma- ac- speech. of pay. Should, however, their ser- turity of po- pension. This is the deci- vices be no longer needed for an ex- sion of the Board. ich- Mr. Drakeford next dealt with the tended period in the grade to which Take one concrete example : ion political position. A. is He agreed with Mr. they are classified, they are to be in- practically the youngest contributor ap- Jarvis that the Hogan Government of formed in writing that there is no at present who has had 10 years' ser- had had, and would have, tremendous longer work available for them in ce. difficulties to face, and that patience vice (has just turned 26 years of age) ose their grade, and, as an alternative to is contributing for 5 units of pension must be shown. The Government dispensing with their services, they at 7/11 per le- fight against the vested interests on fortnight and has been ne are to be offered employment in a so contributing since 1/1/26. behalf of the Railways, was a gallant Sup- IS- grade in which they can be placed at posing he was offered a reduced status and illuminating one, and contrasted the equivalent rate of pay and con- strongly with that of Bruce in selling or rate of pay through being no ditions attached thereto. longer required in his present grade, the Commonwealth ships. The mem- As this vitally affects all Railway say, in December bers should do their best to gain a next the position employes—it is no new right (it would be : I majority for Labor first in Federal exists under the Railway Acts)—I politics ,and then in the State. Refund of contributions paid considered it necesary to get an exact into Fund ...... £30 After traversing many of the politi- interpretation of section 39 of the Consolidated revenue liability cal and industrial activities, and the Superannuation Act, which reads:- to meet half pension at ma- work of their Union in detail, Mr. 39. (1) In the event of the re- turity ...... .. 209 est Drakeford said he was glad to see the trenchment of a contributor, he he President and Secretary of the Sey- shall be entitled to receive the Total .. £239 to mour Branch of the A.L.P. He asked contributions paid by him and The employe could claim this as a them not to be content to pay affilia- the actuarial equivalent of the lump sum or equated to a pension of a- tion fees through the Union, but to share of pension payable by the £11 p.a. in lieu of accepting a reduc- ,v- join up on the A.L.P. and give it their Treasurer into the Fund and ac- tion in grade, status or pay. The if personal service. Particularly for the cruing to the contributor under older the employe the greater is the - battles which were facing them. He this Act up to the date of his amount due either as a lump sum or rk was delighted to meet the younger retrenchment; and within one pension. il- men, whom he had not met before and month after his retrenchment I am not suggesting that employes ve to re-new friendships with other com- he may choose to receive pay- should ask for their rights under the m rades. ment in the form of a lump Superannuation Act. It is purely a as Mr. Drakeford concluded an address sum or as a pension. personal matter with each individual of well over an hour by making an (2) In default of such choice the who should certainly seriously con- c- appeal to the young men to come for- Board shall determine in which sider all aspects of the case before )37 ward and offer their services and form payment shall be made. sacrificing a position. n, ability to the Union and the Labor (3) Where an officer who has Section 39 (quoted) is an important ed Movement. These, he said, offered a been retrenched and is in re- section, and I emphasise the point that to field for advancement in a great cause ceipt of a pension, re-enters all employes should grasp its meaning e, to every earnest and capable worker. the service, the following pro- for future reference, and also that the ie He told the audience that he would visions shall apply : decision given is an official one by the ^ o long remember that day with his Sey- (a) The pension shall not cease Board. It is very much more liberal mour comrades, whose kindness and to be payable; and than that operating in South Aus- r. faith in him would help to smooth (b) He shall contribute as pro- tralia. A comparison (approximately r. away troubles that had to be met, and vided in Part III of this Act, as far as S.A. is concerned) will show o whose whole-hearted support was the but shall not be entitled to this . te best answer possible to the few who claim any further benefit in Vic. S.A. el found some satisfaction in making respect of his previous ser- Lump sum ...... £239 £60 le the task of those who had the honor vice. Pension .. .. 11 3 e of representing them more difficult (4) Where an officer who has been Recently many S.A. Comrades were ^ f than it need to be. retrenched and has received retrenched on the lower figures. ?- payment in the form of a lump Retirement 'through ill-health at any The toast of the visitors was pro- ,cl sum under this section re-enters age carries a full pensoin, so the two it posed by Mr. T. Zock and replied to the service he shall contribute by Messrs. Ryan (President) and issues must not be confused. d as provided in Part III of this G. RICHARDSON. h Dean (Secretary A.R.U.), and by Mr. Act, but 'shall not be entitled W. Reid, one of our old members and f to claim any further benefit in Branch Secretary, retired on account respect of his previous ser- ,t of eyesight trouble, and by Mr. Ted. vice. Assist your Branch d Ward and Mr. Lou Moore, Control Retrenchment means either dispens- Officer. ing with services after 10 years' ser- Secretary by Paying After numerous questions had been vice through no longer being required asked Mr. Drakeford, and answered or reduction in grade, status, or pay your Contributions by him, the gathering broke up after for the sane reason. Under 10 years' one of the best days Railwaymen had service only, a refund of contributions Quarterly. had in Seymour for a long time. paid into the fund is granted, but

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^ AUSTRALIAN FEDERATED UNION OF LOCOMO- Trades Unionism in Australia TIVE ENGINEMEN. Fifth Floor, Tattersall's Building, Al It has been said that the early set- adult population or Vicwria would Swanston Street, tlement of Australia was not favor- now be pernaps 50 per cent. it was Melbourne, C.1., Vic. able to the growth of Trade Union- _.1 the i..uustry ti,at t.ie Applications are invited form ism. It has also been said by the pressure or cneap (;hinese labor was persons who have had Locomo- same writer (J. J. Sutcliffe, "His- nrst felt. Later it extended to the tory of Trade Unionism in Austra- tive experience for the position factories. Thanks to the workers lia")—that unionism occupies a posi- influence, legislation was enacted to of Assistant to the Federal Sec- tion relatively stronger in Australia keep tins menace within bounds. retary at the Head Office of the than in any other country in the world. After the Amalgamated ivliners rts- rom these two statements we may b' sociation was formed. rile next lug Union, at a salary of Seven learn, or at least assume, much. The organisation or worxe s was the pounds per week. earliest settlers were about 70 per Shearers' Union, the strongest union Applicants are to state their 7 in cent convicts. Either they could not Austialia to-day. une man, vr ii- have had much influence in forming :ham iuthrie Spence, played a very age, qualifications and experi- -our national character, or else they important part in both oiganisations. ence, and applications must be were a very virile class. To have tus book,"Australia's Awakening," is lodged with the Federal Secre- grown from a beginning "unfavorable a M , recognised' text'-nowt on the history to unionism" to the leading position of Australian Unionism. From that tary, Mr. A. S. Drakeford, at the da

in the world in that direction, in book we learn how bitter was tne address given above, not later We about 140 years seems to prove that struggie between Capital and Labor, than August 31st, 1928. La there were strong men and women in particularly in the early '90's of last The person appointed to the lna our earlier population; or that the century. The Trades Unions have rei early social and economic conditions been blamed for causing tne dep.es- position is to reside, after ap- SE : of this continent were of such an un- sion which occurred during the per- pointment, in Melbourne. just nature to the workers that they iod following the great maritime Further particulars are ob- ha were simply forced into demanding strike of 1890. But r. A. Coghiaii, Se a fuller share in the good things this in his ' . Statistical Account of Aus tainable from Branch Secre- to wonderful country provided. For _ilia and New Zealand," gives quite taries, Divisional Secretaries, te ^ Trades Unionism had its origin sim a different view of the matter. or from the Federal Secretary ]ne ply as a means of the material im- Trades Unionism and Friendly So- provement of the masses. at the address given above. la] cieties came together; indeed, were (Sgd.) Arthur S. Drakeford, of Unionism in Australia, or elsewhere, connected in the beginning. As the at as we understand it, did not hava union members obtain more anti General Secretary. wF much growth until the first half of more of the "full fruits of their la- bor," so will the Friendly Societies the nineteenth century. Until the BRANCH SCERETARIES FOR THE vo Industrial Revolution, indeed, there dwindle. As the workers' wages and YEAR 1928. as does not appear to have been much conditions improve, so will the neces- AItAIiAT.—Mr. A. Romer, Albert St. al sity for ` need for it. Before that the workers Lodges" become lessened. BALLARAT. — Mr. W. Whitworth, cp were, or aspired to be, their own The working class will be enabled to 519 Lyons St. masters. industries were small. pay for their own medical require- BENDIGO.—Mr. W. Sheard, Spring dc Large numbers of people were not ments individually. Gully Road. employed by one master. In Australia wl Since the federation of the six BENALLA. — Mr. H. Nichols, Cun- before the gold discoveries, the chief U States of Australia, industry, and ningham St. n^ industry was wool-growing. This did consequently Trades Unionism has CENTRAL.—Mr. W. T. Williams, 35 v not occupy many men. Those it did made great progress. The jealousies c employ were scattered over wide Oban St., Hawksburn, S.E.1. fo between the States have largely passe COLAC. — Mr. A. Hyatt, Coranga- areas, and the men had little oppor- ed away, and the Unionists, perhaps tunity for exchange of ideas. But mite St. more than any class, have begun to DIMBOOLA. — Mr. D. Morrison, Nor- even this state of society had its ben- think Australian. The clause in the efits. The scattered inhabitants hau inandby St. Constitution providing that an indus- DONALD. — Mr. H. Shearer, Myer opportunities for reading and study, trial dispute must involve more than and they no doubt availed themselves Street. one State before Federal action can ECHUCA.—Mr. H. R. Spence, Sut - of these opportunities. This had its be taken, has helped this. Perham effect on the next generation, and I on St. the fiscal issue has been the greatest hence there was an inborn desire for cause of unsettlement between union- GEELONG.—Mr. A. Chisholm, 4 Mel- at least material betterment. This ists. This has had a retarding ef- bourne Road Geelong West. was shown when the need for the fect on labor legislation. The two HAMILTON. — Mr. W. Philpott, formation of unions, and other means leading States, New South Wales and Sedgwick St. of improvement, became necessary. JOLIMONT.—Mr. J. Crough, 27 Ep- Victoria, have always been curiously after the prosperity of the early divided on the merits of Protection som Road, Kensington, W.1. years of the great gold production, and Free Trade. Notwithstanding KORUMBURRA. — Mr. F. Speed, the turning of men's minds to other this, unionism in politics has made Bena Road. and more stable industries, opened remarkable progress. The first Fed- MARYBOROUGH.—Mr. F. Bacon, 75 the way, and the necessity, for Trades eral Labor Government, under J. C. Inkerman St. Unionism 'Watson, was formed in 1904. Ever STAWELL.—Mr. A. E. Dans, Orien- Perhaps the most interesting feat- since the labor unions have played an tal St. ure of early Australian unionism is important part in Federal Politics. SEYMOUR.--Mr. J. J. Vidler, Butler that is was directed against the intro- It behoves us to 'do our bit" hi Street. duction and employment of cheap, col- continuing the good work so well be- TitARALGON.—Mr. A. E. Lewis, Ma- ored labor—chiefly Chinese. In the gun by our forefathers. We have a bel St. years to come, even more than now, noble heritage to look back upon. Let WONTHAGGL—Mr. W. Stibbs, Hun- —the fight against the Chinese will be us see to it that our children may ter St. valued as an early contribution to have the same great traditions to in- WARRAGUL. — Mr. F. J. McKee, wards the White Australia policy. spire them as we have. Albert St. Had the employing class had its • HENRY POTTAGE. WODONGA.—Mr. G. Lynch, Have- fling, the 11 per cent, or more of the Ex-Loco. Driver. lock St. June-July, 1928. 271 July 9, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE.

the Tasmanian A.R.U. Gazette. the imputation in the article seemed to be that the A. F. U. L.E. Tasman- Tasmanian Division ian .Division was laying c aim to the credit of the introduction of long ser- MANAGERIAL NOTES. trial expansion of the Division, parti- vice leave to Railway men of this State. kU communications to be addressed cularly in Launceston, the Party This Organisation has never repre- to the "Manager," care of Assis- should be able to annex four out of nited on any occasion that they were tant or Divisional Secretary, A. F. the six seats. alone responsible for the introduction ti.L.E., Tasmanian Government In each of the live sub-divisions the of many of the improvements in the Party candidate was closely following service which have a general applica- )- Railways, Launceston. Correspon- dents must attach their names and the member elected to the sixth seat, tion. and in most cases was only defeated We would take this opportunity of address, not necessarily for publi- pointing out that such advantages as C- cation. by the very narrowest of margins. The final figures reveal the fact that, long service leave, improved holiday while the Labor Party candidates had leave to temporary or casual hands of MONTHLY NOTES. a surplus of some 11,000 votes re- the removal of that class tax in the turning no benefit, while all the votes Lorin of stamp duty on the pay sheet, etc.; were only urought about by ll' THE VERDICT OF THE PEOPLE. recorded for the Nationalists had to be counted and used to their full joint representation of the respective 1 - unions in the service. and that no value, in the election of the 15 mem- i The General Elections for the State particular union should lay claim -La douse of Assembly were held on bers returned under the banner of arose or many, of the improveme.,, May 30th. It was not until Thurs- this Party. It will thus be seen, al that apply to railway men as a whole. e day, June 7th that the final figures though Labor has lost two seats in r Were available, revealing the fact that the House, a very definite number, in EXECUTIVE NOTES. Labor had lost two seats. During the the aggregate, have swung over at Past three years "Labor" has held the this election to Labor. While there have been many mat- C reins of Government with 16 out of 30 Another feature, too, was the tre- ters claiming the attention of the Ex seats in the Assembly. mendous number of informal votes ecutive during the month under re- In the new House. "Nationalists" recorded, the figure reachig over view, at least some of the time of have 15, "Independents" 1, Labor 14. 35.1 per cent. This obviously in- the Officers has been given to the Several outstanding facts in regard dicates that something is wrong. election of Members' Representatives to the Elections call for particular at- When an elector is only asked "to mark to the State House of Assembly. Sev- tention. The first is, contrary to ex- the figures 1, 2, 3_ and so on in the eral weeks ago, upon the repre- Y Notations, there was an exceptionally squares opposite the names, in order sentation of the Industrial section, large vote in every electoral divisio.+ of his choice," informal votes should for the services of the Divisional of the State. Judging from the poor be very rare in any intelligent com- Secretary to render service as Secre- tary of the Bass Campaign Commit- attendances at meetings, those who rnunity. Were following closely the campaign While the foregoing sets out very tee came before Executive members. briefly the result of the poll, those Executive members endorsed the ac- had the idea that the percentage of tion of the Secretary in assisting in votes would be unusually small, where who have been closely associated with the direction desired. A number of as it has turned out to be exception- the conduct of the campaign, are now Executive members also rendered good ally large, the figures reaching 81 per able to look calmly on the mistakes service during the campaign. Al- cent. of the past with the object of turn- though the committee were not able The defeat of the Party was un- ing failure into success on a future to win an additional seat in the elec- doubtedly in the Division of Franklin, occasion. torate they were at least able to Where one of the retiring members Speaking of the future with a .keep the opposing forces busy, and, (Mr. Sheridan) was defeated by the House constituted as is the present finally the Nationalists were only able narrow margin of 40 votes. Cross- one, the horizon is somewhat beset to hold their three seats by the very voting was, in the main, responsible with clouds, and if the past per- narrowest of margins. During the for this reverse. formances of "Nationalist" Govern- month also, upon a request from -the In the Division of Bass, where the nents are any guide,-the path which Devonport Branch being received for Party held three seats in the last Par- their leader will be called upon to Divisional Secretary to attend a meet- liament. all of whom were returned tread will be no easy one. While the ing in that centre. Mr. Barnard at- this election at the head of the poll. prospect for legislation of a pro- tended the meeting, when there was In the cut up, however, the next La- gressive character is by no means a goodly number of members present. bor candidate (Major Davies) suffer sure, "The Footplate" expresses the Several matters of a local nature ed defeat in the count of preference view, that long before the full terni were brought up for discussion, some votes due to the last two Nationalists, i or which the present Parliament is which were allegedly breaches of trie With whom he was fighting out the Award. After members had expressed elected has expired, the verdict of their views on the subjects, Secretary contest for the sixth seat, being so the people "will reveal that the La- Placed that the Nationalist returned gave the Executive view. As a result bor Party will have again been placed of the visit a better understanding of soldier candidate was able to retain p control of the Treasury Benches what we are entitled to under the his position by the narrow margin of and continuing the work of placing the Award was arrived at. Several mat- seven votes. Had the returned sol- State's finances on a sound basis and ters were also listed for attention of dier Nationalist been excluded in further enhancing that spirit of con- Executive on behalf of the members Place of his confederate. it is general- fidence and era of prosperity that has at the centre mentioned. Clause 7 of ly agreed by those competent to ex- permeated its people during the reg- Award also still claims a good deal of Press an opinion, that Major Davies ime of the Lyons Government for the attention, due to. the frequency with would have received sufficient from greater portion of the four years which the hours extend beyond ten the Nationalist returned soldier's pre- oa.t it has held the reins of Govern in the shift. Some correspondence on ference votes to have returned him in ment in Tasmania. this subject is published in this issue the sixth seat. In this Division on for the information of members. this occasion the largest vote for La- "WE," NOT Reports of matters attended to in bor since the present electorates were conference with the C.M.E. also ap- introduced, was recorded, and it is pear in this issue. Several other Under the above heading a para- matters have been listed for the con- safe to say that at the next election graph apppeared hi a recent issue of for tho State House, due to the Indus-

r 272 June-July, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE. July 9, 1928. sideration of the C.M.R.,. but have Copy. not been dealt with, due to the dif- June 1 1928. ficulty in arranging time that is mut- Commissioner's Office, Commissioner forRailways, 'Hobart, 7th June 1928. riobart, through ually suitable. These will no doubt Mr H. C. Barnard, nave• been represented prior to these Breaches of Clau Divisional Secretary, A.F.U.L.E. e 7s of Award. to notes actually appearing in print. Dear Sir.— Launceston. If 'there is also some reference made in Dear Sir.— itly Executive direct that he ques- PI another portion of this issue to the tion of breaches of this clause of Pc questm of buying locally-made boots Referring to your setter of 24th April, 1 have now to advise you as their Award should againbe brought and shoes. This is a suggestion that b ilows: under notice, particuiai•ly as it refers should commend itself to all who de- to tne D. V . line No. 1. Fingal -33, and, to a sire to foster the trade of the local line Branch. lesser extent, No. 4 train. The report of tne iraflic Inspector tip article while it is of "course recogniseu At conference held in Launces .o has been received and has been dis- i Cie ta that in some instances the local article March 30th last. when you were ac- lie is not always suitable. When this is cussed between the 'frame manager companied by and Chief Mechanical Engineer, and the Traffic Fi the case every effort should be made an alteration in the train service on and other ()ulcers. The 'l'. M. stated to see that Australian-made goods the Fingal line has been made, with •A special train had been put on this ed are purchased. in foot-wear alone the result that the Enginemen are section to ouviate the excessive A ai hundreds of thousands of pounds per working much better hours. hours." This, it is understôod, lias thh E annum are sent out of this coutry for 2. been discontinued, and, nodule bank- the purchase of footwear. Unloading Ballast, Fingal line. The long hours previously incurred mg. one of the principal causes of in this connection have now been lim- late running, been reverted to. ed My Executive suggest, Sir, thrt an SUPERANNUATION. ited, and there is no further cause for this is a distinct breach of complaint. i'aith Lo 3. Derwent Valley line the part of the Traffic Manager, and Due to our space being fully oc- direct me to say. with all due fo cupied with other subjects, nothing The spread of 10 hours is still be respect, ing exceeded on No. 33 train, but that their members insist during rim- ed has ben written during recent months mal working„ to this clause of on this important question. However, this has been minimised to the ex- Award being observed. tn.. tent of 45 minutes by bringing the the subject is still receiving vers Yours faithfully, fo close and careful attention. A draft crew on later at Fitzgerald. This difficulty will be overcome by the re- H. C. BARNARD, L a ;Bill has almost been prepared. and Divisional Secretary. will, together with a synopsis, be moval of four cottages from Wester- way to Fitzgerald. and I have given The following subjects were d•::it made available for circulation. At the instructions for this work to be taken with in conference with C.M.E. a l at same time it is proposed to have an in hand. May 24th, 1928. the Union being fo explanation made to members by Yours faithfully, resented by President and Secretary, SE some one who is able to give them a at (Sgd.) F. P. St.Hill, Sectional iNiames on Miniature Elec- lucid explanation of the proposals in tric Sta ff, Devonport-Leith. C, the Bill This will enable members Commissioner. C • M • E • promised that this siiouid of the service generally an opportu- be attended to. Wi nity of expressing their views and June 13, 1928. Caution recorded against Driver Commissioner for Railways. B• Jones, delay to A. posibly make amendments they feel Hobart, through C. M. Engineer. Traffic. nit are desirable. Mr. Rule, an Executive Dear Sir,— After the facts from Union point Officer of the Public Service Associa- Clause 7 of Award. of view had been placed before him ; P tion, has recently visited Victoria and I have to acknowledge receipt of C.M.E. agreed to go further into South Australia, with the view of your communication dated 7th inst., he question and advise within the: clearing up certain points with the for which I thank you. and am direct- course of a few days. Actuary and Boards of Control in ed to say:- Tender-First Running, Antill Ponds. th these States prior to actually finalis- Parattah section, he 1—With respect to the Fingal line, ing the proposal as far as this is pos- my Executive appreciate the C.M.E. stated that he understood an sible prior to circulation. improvement that has taken place the trouble complained of was more tu1 from Conara end. I would however or less seasonal, and was over now C0 1 for this year. The matter would respectfully point out that the alter- 1 BUYING LOCALLY MANUFAC- ation mentioned by you has not im- have to be considered with the vie • ✓ M TURED BOOTS AND SHOES. Olt making provision for turning faci- proved the hours of the Enginemen 1 ities or suitable engines run on this th working from St. Mary's, Nos. 7 and s Under the above heading, a letter ection that could be turned on the re 8.. For instance, the week ending 9th, has been received by the Divisional t able at Antill Ponds. Fo the latest figures available,, the hours Load Table. Secretary of this Union, in which the ranged from 11.20 down to 10.20, so N^ employees of the boot trade in Tas- C.M.E. ses that the anticipated improvement has p 1 ted mania are appealing to Unionists to not materialized. will eds to oC. support the local article. It is point- 2. Unloading balla st. v1. R. within the near future. for hi ed out. among other things, if all There is no a pproval, further complaint in this direction, Hours of Duty, Rail Motors. Unionists and their families were to and the appreciation of members is ➢ use Tasmanian boots and shoes, the C • I • E. promised to see if some expressed in this connection. f output could be increased to 50000 orm of relief could be provided, with 3. On the Derwent Valley line. My t pairs per year, The Secretary of the .^^he view of keeping the hours clown Union (Mr. W. J. Smith) states that Executive are pleased to note that a ithin reasonable limits. further effort is to be made to bring G some of the factories are now work- the hours down to the maximum pre- eneral Equipment of Engines, ing short time, and the possibility is scribed in the Award. They do. how- Very little progress was made with that some of the men will be out of t he general equipment question. C. ever, suggest that the undertaking of M employment altogether. Then Un- the Traffic Manager, given at confer- E. stated that it was the Charge- ionists. where it is possible use those ;n an's duty to see that engines were ence with yourself and Union Rep e articles that are made in your own r,:sentatives, should be respected quipped prior to going on the road. State; help your fellow-unionist H e slid however agree to issue in- along. You can't go far wrong if in the meantime, as it was then st ructions that all engines to h e agreed. This is the only way under e you follow the slogan of the Labor the existing method of working, that quipped with boxes. footboards, etc., Party in this matter: p rior to leaving shops. With respect. the hours can be kept within the to i+ "Buy goods manufactured in your own terms of the Award. Back Boxes on "Q" and "R"en- (I r State first, then Australian, next g•i nes, some have already been fitted lia Yours faithfully, wi k British." Divisional Secretary. th two boxes, C.M.E. has now e a greed to ascertain if it is possible ce of

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to have them fitted with steel boxes. on night service should be fitted not aware that this was recognised as If so, this is to be done, having them with electric head-light. This, how- enginemen's work as per agreement. lP.;• Placed permanently in a suitable ever was largely a matter of cost. Housing Arrangement, Single Fire- of Position Issue of "Slack" from Coal Plant man, Conara. gut Walking Time. Crews Relieved in C.M.E. has now agreed to fit "Nat- Existing agreement to remain :n Fers Launceston. ive" chute with screen similar to one a force as formerly. o C.M.E. agreed to allow an addi- at present in use on "Newcastle" side, Shedman, Hobart. tional ten minutes when Enginemen with the object of minimising the C.M.E. stated he had now almost travel in as passengers after being re- quantity of slack coal which falls on reached finality and an early appoint- lieved on the road. to tenders, which happens particu- Fireman Newman's Expenses. ment was expected to be made. larly when coal is becoming low in Engine Repairs. This matter has now been adjust- the plant. ed, member concerned having been C.M.E. advised that he had made 4 Paid away from home allowance for additional appointments to the fitting MATTERS ATTENDED TO WITH staff and anticipated steady improve- the period in question. C.M.E. ON JUNE 1st. Driver Ryan, Transfer. ment in the condition of the engines. This matter has now been adjust- Union view was expressed at some Adjustment in increase, Driver Higgs. length to the effect that members ed to the satisfaction of the Union Devonport ;t and the member concerned. thought the position was not showing 5 months back pay to be entered on any signs of improvement, if any- Lockers, Deloraine. forthcoming pay sheet. rid Lockers have now been provided thing the reverse. cc, for the use of Enginemen as request Record of Censor, Driver H. P. Jones. Staff for Necessary Shed Work, u Record to be expunged. oI- ed• 1 Launceston. r., • Weather Curtain. Injury Pay, Driver F. Rubenack. Half dozen have now been ordered Three days to be entered at half C.M.E. stated he did not think week for use North and South. as required. pay. ending 2nd June was a true reflex of Ladder for Use in Hobart, Coaling Fireman Burke Transfer Allowance. the position due to certain break "Q" and "R" Engines. Due to member concerned actually downs and members absent due to it This ladder has now been located not being classed as, a married man deaths of relatives. However, he pro- cn and instructions issued for it to be when the transfer took place. Re- mised to go into the question, as it was no doubt a matter of sta ff or staff - forwarded to Hobart. (Will Branch gulation allowance only could be made. y, Secretary ascertain if it has arrived, Merit Money, Washer-out, G. Flynn adjustment. c- and advise Div. Sec.) Clause 1g of award. Matter to be Coal, Conara Depot. represented to C.M.R. for ruling as to Clause 7 of Award, particularly re- Matter taken up with the Stores. whether the allowance should app'v ferring to Southern section. With the view of having Cornwall in view of member concerned now Complaints on this clause are A. Supplied. due to the fact that all holding the higher grade position. largely confined to the working on native is used from this centre for Pilot Light Engine, Burnie-Trowutta- Main D.V. and Fingal line. Letters at running of Fingal Branch Trains. Smithton Section. to the C.M.R. appear in the present n Pilot Working, or learning Engine - C.M.E. stated he had agreed to the issue as to action being taken by exe- to men Southern section of Main line. arrangements made by wire. He was cutive. C.M.E. agreed to employ Engine- nlen who do not know this section on the Southern end, so that they will be made familiar with the section. and enable them to take their regular turn in roster rotation from Laun- Head Office Matters eeston depot 1 Messenger Bicycle. Hobart. MATTERS FINALISED WITH pass to return to Traralgon to -, C.M.E. has issued instructions COMMISSIONERS' STAFF range sale of furniture. that machine is to be "shopped" for BOARD. Pass to be granted. epairs, and suitable lamp provided °^* use as required. Mrs. Davies, widow of late Fireman Driver W. G. Smith.—Application Notice re Basic Wage Adjustment. Davies, annlication for pass to return for compensation owing to furniture Deputation was informed that to Swan Hill to obtain medical evi- being damaged during transit, Mur- notice had been sent to the larger dence required by Repatriation De- toa to Melbourne. llenot, to be placed in shed for the partment. Carriers who transferred furniture information of the staff, prior to the Pass to be granted as special case. from truck to residence at Essendon adjustment being made. Notice wa, signed that furniture was in good exhibited in Launceston prior to ad Cleaner Day, North Melbourne.— order. Weigh Bill signed to this ef- 'ustment.—Div. Sec.) Not yet received injury pay previ- fect by H. Antonio and H. White. Issue of Watches to Drivers. ously authorised. Not prepared to accept liability, and C.M.E. advised that 16 additional Arrangements now made for full consider damage was done when trans- Watches had been requisitioned six pay. Day to collect same without fur- ferring from truck to residence. of which have come to hand. The ther delay. Smith to be notified to this effect. balance should be to hand soon, and ° ould be issued to Drivers and Act- Fireman McVeigh, North Mel- Fireman B. Sullivan, Ballarat.—Not TR' Drivers. The shortage of watches , bourne.—Protest against not being paid for all time lost owing to injuries Was due to the number of promotions utilised for Crane driving by Way received on duty. and Works Branch. Matter now adjusted. Delay due to Works Branch report that they now authority for payment for one period leadd Lights. going astray.. C.M.E. advised that very few fai'.- have a competent employe in their tr own Branch available for this work. lights were The question with repair of Commissioners not prepared to enekeros lamps was at present re- terfere with arrangements which a re Driver Wilkinson, Traralgon. — with the view of considered suitable by Way and Works Claim for additional expenses employ- having them put in a reasonable state Branch. ed relieving various places. Of repair, he did however ex- Authority now issued for payment press the view that engines Mrs. Birtle, widow of late Charge- of expenses to 8/11/27, as Wilkinson Which -ire more frequently used man Birtle, Traralgon, application for returned to Traralgon on this date.

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Cleaner Keighery, North Melbourne. Driver Burns, Whitfield.—No pay —Claim for payment of expenses Branch report that Collins should received time lost injuries received on not have used spark arrester brush to whilst temporarily transferred to duty. Off duty for three weeks. Warburton on account of bung mar- tighten up door of smoke box, and As reports show, Burns was work- that wheel is sufficient to tighten up ried at Warburton, but not r_turned ing at high pressure attending to hot to North Melbourne, after notifying smoke box door. Not prepared to box and taking water at Edi, full pay grant more than half pay, as it is Department that he was married. to be allowed. Keighery temporarily transferred considered Collins was to blame for the accident. to Warburton 16/3/27, paid one Acting-Driver Myles, Geelong.— month's expenses. Married 18/4/27, Claim for payment for cancelled shifts returned to North Melbourne 31/10/ Laborer Wardley, Maryborough on various occasions. Half pay received, time lost injuries 27. Will agree, as special case, to pay No definite dates given by Myles received on duty. half scale exp-nses from one month but will pay accordance with Award, Papers again referred to R.M.O.• of date of marriage, until returned to providing claim was lodged within North Melbou rn who reports that present injury is not e. Keighery will three months of date of shift being al- an aggravation of previous injury re- therefore be paid half scale expensess tered. 18/5/27 to 31/10/27. ceived on duty, January, 1927, but is The same to apply to claim of Act- probably an aggravation of injury re- ing-Driver Hyatt, Geelong. ceived to knee whilst playing foot- Fireman Bernard, Ballarat. — No ball. Not prepared to authorise more pay received time lost owing to in- Hostler Whitworth. Bendigo.—Ap- than half pay. juries received on duty. plication refund of fares paid Bendigo Now decided to pay full pay for all to Daylesford and return owing to time lost. Super Cleaner French. Stawell death of nephew whose parents were Compensation for loss of eye owing both dead. to detonator exploding in fire box. Cleaner Walsh, Dimboola.—Half Not prepared to grant refund as Cheque now sent for full compensa - pay received time lost owing to in- nephew not considered near relative. tion, £152/18/4. juries received on duty when assist- ing Hostler to put away engine. Driver Wilson, Warracknabeal.- Not prepared to grant more than Claim for first aid expenses when in- MATTERS FINALISED WITH MR. half pay. Injury not reported for con- jured on duty 23/8//27. STAMP, SUPT. OF LOCO. siderable time and no reason advanced Not considered case of first aid, as RUNNING. for same. Wilson was not examined by Doctor until some time after injury . Engine 404Y being utilised to run Warrnambool Colac Rest Job. train to Alvie on 3/3/28, contrary to Commissioners. decided rest job is Fireman Floyd, Geelong.—Summon- instructions contained in Appendix. to continue. Reply setting out details ed to appear before Geelong Court. Reports show this was necessary of cost and time of rest job and for trespassing when returning to his Owing to urgent loading, and that the change over job being forwarded. home at Geelong. District Supt. gave permission for Not prepared to interfere, as Floyd "Y" Class engine to run on Alvie line. Driver Nelson . , North Melbourne. was off duty and had no authority to Not paid for all time lost, owing trespass. Repairs Required to Wodon, a to injuries received on duty. Bath-room. Driver Nelson was absent from duty Driver C. Barron. Warburton.— Mr. Haines, Way and Works Branch on account of injuries from 16/12/27 Claim that present condition of health has inspected bath-room and recom- to 20/1/28, and received payment for is due to injuries received on duty, and mended that the repairs be affected the full period. that payment should be allowed for at once. He resumed light duty, but again time lost. went off on account of injury from Railways Medical Officer is definite Fireman. Linard, North Melbourne. 9/2/28 to 16/2/28. and .he has now in his opinion that Barron's condition received payment for this time also. —Protest against being ordered to as- is due to nerve trouble and has no sist to turn engine at Bendigo after connection with iniuries received on running passenger train, Melbourne Chargeman E. Cooper.—Leave and duty. otherwise, Barron would not to Bendigo. pass privileges reduced on account of have been able to continue at work for Fireman expected to assist when accepting transfer to position of several days after being injured. Not necessary. Upon this occasion, re- Hostler. Prepared to grant payment for time ports show turn table was in bad As special case, will agree to Cooper lost. order. retaining pass and leave privileges previously enjoyed, as he was origin- Lighter-up A. E. Cross.—Claim to Driver Brunton, Dimboola.—Protest ally removed from footplate owing be credited with previous time worked against engine brake being booked to injuries received on duty . for as Lighter-up in accordance with pro- attention, engine 909, but not attend - visions of Arbitration Court Award. ed to by Fitter-in-Charge. Cross entitled to credit for all pre- Fireman Sells, Colac.—Application Fitter-in-Charge instructed to give vious time worked. Rate of pay to be attention to all repairs booked by for refund of fares paid Colac to Gee- adjusted accordingly. long and return on account of ill- Drivers; and Brunton instructed not to book in Repair Book—"Repairs ness. Driver Hay. Bendigo.—Not paid 96 previously booked but not attended Matter re-considered, and refund to hours for period ending 15/10/27 on to"—but to confine his entries to be approved as special case . account of not reporting for further actual repairs necessary. duty after attending Board of Disci- pline as witnoss. Driver Kennedy, Maryborough Driver Cosham, North Melbourne.— Papers submitted to Crown Solicitor Cautioned to do better in future. Time No pay received time lost owing to for opinion, who stated it is a doubtful lost engine "508Dd" on 2/2/28. injuries received on duty 5/3/2?, case, so Commissioners decided to pay Records show this engine washed duty over three weeks. 96 hours for period. out two days prior to time being lost. No reason given by Cosham as to Kennedy lost 2 min. to Bet Bet and what caused him to slip, and reports Fireman M. Collins. North Mel- 14 min. to Maryborough, with only very indefinite. In view of further in- bourne.—Only received half pay time half a load. Not prepared to with- formation will now authorise full pad lost, injuries received on duty. draw caution.

June-July, 1928. 275 8. July 9, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE.

a.m. Stanhope, 31/1/28. ^ ul Drivers having to examine their tion, but will issue instructions that Arrangements now made train to i t 0 own trains at Dimboola when Train H signal is at danger, and the load leave 5.35 a.m. which will permit of exceed three-fifths of full' load, then an Examiner is away on repair work.— u p Request that additional Train Exami- train is to be brought to a stop 50 relief being sent by suitable train. t ner be appointed. yards from signal, it being considered Question of Purple Lights being ;i Not sufficient work for additional that from this point train can be used as danger signals for discs, and fo r examiner. When Drivers have to ex- started. amine their own trains, engine is conflicting with Purple Lights being — used as warning and caution signals booked out ten minutes earlier than Driver Hollis, North Melbourne. i .— usual, which allows the ordinary time, Caution and recorded for derailment by Ways and Works Branch. Matter investigated. Now decided rie plus ten min. for testing brakes. of trucks. Not prepared to alter existing prac- Hollis interviewed, caution and re- to remove purple lights from discs and again use red lights for danger signals .0. tice, as it is only when Train Exami- cord now removed. for discs. Box Hill and Essendon are' no ner is in section attending to repairs only places where red lights have re that this applies. Request that Trollies similar to been replaced by purple lights. ; is those used for Car Cleaners at Joli- re Steps required Seymour Pit. mont be provided for Engine Cleaners Way and Works Crane at Arden St. lot Report show work completed 10/4 at North Melbourne. fouling running roads without proper or 28. Steps now satisfactory. Not in favor of proposal, but will visit North Melbourne and make per- protection. Two Box Carriages required at sonal inspection. Definite instructions now issued that North Me:bourn for use of crews in the event of the goods line being ing waiting for first suburban train or Cleaner Waterman, Bendigo.—Re- fouled by the crane, that this is to be waiting to commence duty after ar- commended for dismisal by Foreman treated as an obstruction upon the Sa' rival by last suburban train. Jenkins, for idling his time. line and to be protected by the use of detonators and flagmen upon each side Mr. Harris, . Actg. C.M.E., not pre- Now decided Waterman's services pared to recommend that request be not to be dispensed with. To be cau- of the obstruction. granted. Papers forwarded to North tioned. IR Melbourne for information of Branch Driver Jordon, Numurkah.—G48 for . Undue delay by D.R.S.S. in meeting officials. losing time and running to Goods men to discuss local grievances at Schedule when mixed train was over- Dimboola. D.R.S.S. now instructed that he is Request that Electric Fans and loaded. vn Wire Screens be provided for Drivers Memo. sent to Driver Jordan, in- to meet men promptly. Do not antici- pate any further trouble in this re- to and Cleaners Rooms, North Mel- forming him that he should have made bourne. better time. Not to be otherwise spect. r`, Recommended by Mr. Stamp, but punished for time lost. Request that Standard Clothes he not recommended by Mr. Harris. 'or Laborer P. Calway, North Mel- boxes for Engines be made larger ie. Cleaner Abbott, Ballarat.—Recom- bourne.—Protest against caution and and fitted to all engines as they go mendation that services be dispensed record for washing his hands prior to through the shops . No alteration to be made to exist- r;a with on account of alleged unsatis- time of ceasing duty. factory conduct. Not prepared to withdraw caution, ing engines on account of unsatisfac- tory financial postiion of the Rail- ch Further reports obtained. Now de- as Leading Fitter Cox reports this . ways. ^n cided to give Abbott a further chance. was a deliberate case of idling time ed and it was not necessary for Calway Driver Cranston, North Melbourne. to cease duty at the time he did, even Driver Syme, North Melbourne.— —Protest against train not being if necessary to book up certain records Instructions received from Control to ie. made up in accordance with instruc- prior to knock off time. take one truck in excess of vehicle limit 26/3/28 on 3.55 p.m. up live S- tions, when running from Melbourne stock train, Seymour to Melbourne. er to Port Melbou rne on 17/3/28. Request that No. 14 Road, Spion Permission granted Control to issue ne Definite instructions now issued to Kop, be made a departure road only. Yard Foreman that trains must be . Transportation Branch report that necessary instructions. Consider no en made up in accordance with instruc- to limit this road entirely to depar- hardship or risk to increase vehicle limit by one truck, especially as ton- e - tions. Papers returned to Cranston ture, would cause congestion at times. nage for engine was not exceeded. ad for his information. Notice issued 3/3/28 that as far as practicable, this road to be restricted MATTERS FINALISED WITH MR, Protest against Fitter-in-Charge to departure trains. RYAN, CHIEF CLERK . C. M . E'S st performing Loco. shunting move- OFFICE. or ments, Colac. No time for crew running 7.35 p.m. d- Reports state average shunting does Stawell to Ballarat change-over to Fireman McCarthy, North Melbou rne. not exceed half an hour on any day, have a meal. —Application to be classified as Fire a Te and it is not practicable to bring on Instructions now issued for time for man having completed 313 days firing crew for this work. engine requirements at Beaufort to be on 25 September, 1925, ot increased from 5 to 20 min., which will Have now recommended to Com- rs Path wanted at Macedon where it is allow 15 min. for crew to have meal. missioners that McCarthy be classi-

,d necessary to leave engine to drop hand Instructions issued 29/2/28. fied as Firemen as from 26/9/25, as to brakes. he completed 313 days prior - to the Recommended that ,ath be pro- Driver Arblaster.—Complaint of operation of Regulation 81. vided. Papers forwarded. to Works poor visibility down home signal, Branch. Yarraville. Drivers Lowe and Busbridge, Geelong. ie Complaint investigated. Signals Not paid 96 hours for period ending Automatic -Signal 244, Footscray, Branch consider that good view can be 18/2/28. unsuitable position, as in the event obtained of this signal. Not prepared Matter now adjusted and men paid t. of stopping at signal with full load, to make any alteration. 96 hours for period. d load cannot be lifted. v Matter investigated. Not possible to Driver Bell, Seymour.—Complaint Driver Ezard and Fireman Causer, shift signal to more convenient posi- of excessive hours worked on '7.20 Port Fairy . 276 June-July, 1928. THE FOOTPLATE. July 9, 1928. ^

Not paid 96 hours for period end - Request from Maryborough, that Monday morning shift, Cleaner was ing 4/2/28 on account of being re- filling of position of Afternoon Fore- lieved on pit after 9 hours duty. employed 3 hours washing out, 4 man be held up until such time as the Matter now adjusted and men paid hours lighting-up, and 1 hour table pres nt Chargeman retires from the and shed. No cleanino' done on this 96 hours for period. service. shift. Matter still being followed up Not prepared to hold up position. with District Officers. Driver Myles Geelong. Comm . ss'.oners decided Afternon Claim to be paid 5/- instead of 4/6, expeses for bed and breakfast visit- Foreman to be appointed, Chargeman Geelong crew running 6.20 p.m. pas- to be retained, but to work Night senger train to Warrnambool, being ing Melbourne to attend Board of ■ Shift instead of Afternoon Shift,. No Discipline. booked to rest for less than 8 hours. date fixed for alteration. 4/6 only to be paid. Deepartment Matter submitted to Commissioners,

consider 5/- apples only for bed and but have now approved of the crew breakfast when employed as Engine- Cleaner Goudy not yet paid increas- being booked to rest for less than 8 man. ed rate on account of completir 313 hours. days firing as from 20/11/27.

Driver Worland, Geelong, Rate and back pay to be adjusted Relieving Fireman being sent to next pay. Not paid special class allowance, Warragul to work off annual leave, shift worked. whilst Cleaners are standing down.

Matter now adjusted and allowance Drivers McDonald, Provis and Matter now adjusted. All men now paid. others, North Melbourne.—Not yet working full time. paid increased rate. Driver Parker, Colac. Commissioners' approval now ob- Driver Desmond, Geelong.—Com- No reply to three memos. forward- tained, rate and back pay to be ad- plaint of having completed 2504 hours ed claiming expenses shift worked justed next pay. driving, but not yet received increas- 19/12/27. ed rate of pay. Matter now adjusted and papers Driver Maxwell, Fern Tree Gully.- - Records show Desmond comnleted returned to Parker. No trace of two Protest against walking time Gem- 2504 hours driving 10/1/28. Papers, previous memos. brook station to pump house being with Commissioners for approval to

treated as passive time. pay increased rate from this date. Driver Matthews, Stawell.—Appli- Instruction issued walking time to cation for transfer to North Mel- be treated as "active" time when it is Driver H. Penny, North Melbourne. bourne. necessary for the employe concerned —Claim for additional time shift Transfer to be arranged when Mat- to carry stores from the station to the worked on 3/3/28, on account of being thews can be spared from Stawell. pump house. under Transportation Branch orders at Seymour. Driver Cameron, Ballarat.—Claim Driver Coombes, Ballarat—Com- Matter now adjusted. Penny to be for additional payment, shift worked plaint as to method of shifts worked paid an additional 2i hours. 7/12/27, time deducted for interval at for period ending 4/2/28, and being Geelong owing to receiving trip allow- brought on for the 13th shift for the Driver Brooking, North Melbourne. ance. period to make up 96 hours. —Excessive hours worked 2/3/28. Papers returned to Geelong with Instructions issued Coombes to be North Melbourne report no men instructions that as this was a time paid 96 hours for the period exclusive available for relief purposes owing to tabled train, and if Cameron was not of the time worked on Sunday on the increased traffic on this date. Papers definitely notified of the time he was 13th shift. Papers returned to forwarded to Brooking for his infor- required to leave the shed, then he is Coombes for his information. mation. entitled to payment without deduction. Papers then to be forwarded to Bal- Driver Jones, Deniliquin. Applica- larat for necessary adjustment. tion to be paid an allowance for Dri- Fireman James, Ararat.—Claim for ver-in-Charge duties, as allowance has trip allowance shifts worked 14/12/27 Date of appointment of additional been discontinued owing to transfer and 7/2/28. Chargeman at Traralgon. of one man. Trip allowance now to be paid as Have recommended that the altera- Arrangements made for Driver-in- claimed. tion take effect as from 18/1/28. Charge duties to be minimised and Jones to be paid an allowance of 1 Driver Goode, North Melbourne.— hour per week as from 23/1/28. Driver Hyatt, Geelong.—Excessive Excessive hours worked 6/3/28 and hours worked 12/3/28, and being com- next turn of duty not being shown on Late Posting Shed Running Sheet, pelled to do a second turn of duty Relief Form. Geelong. after completing a full eight hours' Excessive hours due to no men District Officers report position now work and not paid for interval time. available for relief. Relief crew sent improved and more co-operation be- Reports show that it was an urgent at short notice so next turn of duty tween Transportation and Rolling relief job. Hyatt's total spread was not shown on relief form. Papers Stock sections. 8 a.m. to 7.5 p.m., and as the interval sent to Goode for his information. was in excess of one hour, and at the

Driver Truswell, Maryborough.- home station, not prepared to grant Claim to be credited with driving claim.

time„ shift worked as Fireman 16/2 Papers returned to Hyatt for his Driver Brain, Ballarat — Protest 28, on account of "off duty" man being information. against not being utilised to relieve sent for. Rail Motor Drivers for annual leave Due to no Cleaners being available Complaint of engines not being after being trained for this purpose. for firing duty. properly cleaned at Stawell, whilst Brain trained as Rail Motor Driver Not prepared to grant claim, papers Cleaners are standing down. so that he could relieve rail motor returned to Truswell for his informa- Returns submitted from Stawell Driver Hankin, who was required in tion. show that the cleaning time is satis- Melbourne for special work until such Insufficient Cleaners at Donald and factory. No instruction issued that time as Rail Motor Driver Kinane -- Cleaners' time being occupied upon cleaning time is to be upon a hard turned from annual leave. It was not other duties. and fast daily basis. Each Depot intended to utilise Brain for relief Reports obtained from District Offi- Foreman is allowed to use a certain purposes for annual leave. . Brain cers and time sheets of Cleaners show amount of discretion in making ul) notified to this effect. that on the date in question, on the arrears of cleaning time.

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