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Star of Gwent. 11th May, 1878
The Tailors

There is some dispute amongst the tailors of this town, which it was feared a day or two ago would lead to a strike, but we have every reason to believe that matters will be amicably settled and a strike happily avoided. The masters are making overtures to the men for an advance in their rate of pay of one halfpenny per hour on the old log, but the men want more money, and asked the masters to grant it on a new log. This the masters do not seem inclined to do, but we believe, terms will be agreed to and a strike avoided.

Star of Gwent. 11th September, 1878
Opening of Corn Exchange

On 4th inst. a much desired need has been fulfilled by the opening of the Corn Exchange in High Street, on the site of the late Mr. Peter Napper's "Muffin Shop" at one time famous for its hot muffins and gingerbread.

The new building is to be known as the 'Tredegar Memorial Corn Exchange' and is erected to the memory of the late Lord Tredegar.

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'Newport First Stop' - 100 Years of News Stories
[ Contents ] [ Acknowledgements ] [ Preface ] [ Postscript ] [ Chronology ]
[ 1800 - 29 ] [ 1830 - 39 ] [ 1840 - 49 ] [ 1850 - 59 ] [ 1860 - 69 ] [ 1870 - 79 ] [ 1880 - 89 ] [ 1890 - 99 ]
[ 1870 ] [ 1871 ] [ 1872 ] [ 1873 ] [ 1874 ] [ 1875 ] [ 1876 ] [ 1877 ] [ 1878 ] [ 1879 ]

Newport Past
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