COALMINE BOMBSHELL
WAGES REDUCED A THIRD. TWO EIGHT-HOUR SHIFTS. (By Cable.—Press Association Copyright. l (Received 10.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, this day. A bombshell has been thrown into coal circles by the announcement that the owners are reducing wages by 33 1-3 per cont, and intend to revert to the working day of two shifts of eight hours. The union anticipates serious trouble. lA. and N.Z. Cable.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 98, 27 April 1922, Page 5
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