SHEARERS' WAGES.
Australian and N.Z Gable Asso. Melbourne, Dec 1 A conjpuUory conference between the representatives of the Australian Workers' Union and the Pastorslists" Association of the Commonwealth re-t-ulted in the signing of an agreement which gives substantial increase undeall headings. The agreement operates from today, and will continue in force until a new award is made. The rate for shearing has been fixed, at 28s per hundred. 'Ihe wages for t?hed hands are to be; Adults £2 15s } and youth? £2 53. uther hands and crutching rates are proportionately increased'
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLV, Issue 6804, 6 December 1916, Page 6
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91SHEARERS' WAGES. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLV, Issue 6804, 6 December 1916, Page 6
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