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Typo: A Monthly Newspaper and Literary Review, Volume 5

Wellington, 29 August, 1891

Wellington, 29 August, 1891.

Typo's suggestion that the time had arrived for the formation of a New Zealand Institute of Journalists has, I am glad to say, taken practical shape. On the 8th inst., a well-attended meeting of newspaper men, convened by Mr M. Cohen, was held in the lower press-room, Parliamentary Buildings, and Mr C. Rous-Marten was voted to the chair. Correspondence from journalists in various parts of the colony having been read, it was unanimously resolved that an Institute of New Zealand Journalists be established. Mr G. Humphries was appointed honorary secretary pro tem., and a provisional committee of ten, with power to add to their number, was appointed. The committee having held several meetings, a general meeting was called for the 29th inst., when the draft constitution was fully considered, amended, and adopted. Over thirty members were present, and the meeting was thoroughly representative. Full provision was made for the establishment of district branches, and their representation on the council. The election of President and Vice-Presidents was deferred for six months, to allow district branches to be represented. The following members of council were elected: E. T. Gillon, R. A. Loughnan, C. Rous Marten, and W. F. Roydhouse. The temporary appointments of Mr G. Humphries as secretary and Mr Weston as Treasurer will most likely be confirmed by the council.

On the 1st inst. a deputation of the Executive of the N.Z.T.A. waited on the Hon. W. Reeves in reference to clause 58 of the Factories Bill. It was represented by the deputation that the Labor Bills committee had reduced the age at which females could be apprenticed to type-setting from the limit of 18 in the first draft of the bill, to 16; that this had been done in the interests of a single firm, the Auckland Star, the only house in the colony employing females on a daily newspaper; that the work was detrimental to the health of females; and that the employment of women tended to cheapen labor. The Minister promised to endeavor to have the limit of 18 years restored. This, however, has not been done, and the Upper House has now reduced the limit to 14.

The tenth annual meeting of the N.Z.T.A. was held in the Trades Hall on the 22nd inst., Mr M'Girr, President, in the chair. The report of the Board of Management for the past half-year congratulated members on the prosperous condition of the Branch, the membership having increased from 121 to 143, and nearly every member being in work. Receipts for half-year, £172: expenditure, £140; carried forward, £32. Mr W. P. M'Girr declined re-election, and was accorded a vote of thanks for his long and valuable services. Mr E. Thornton was elected President, Mr R. E. Vaney Vice-President, and Mr J. W. Henrichs was re-elected Secretary. Mr D. Archibald was nominated for the Executive secretaryship. A good deal of routine business was also transacted.