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Press, Volume LII, Issue 15657, 1 August 1916, Page 10

The Musicians' Union of Australia has served a new lot of wages and conditions on every employer in the Commonwealth, and the increases sought range up to .50 per cent, on the existing rates. It is expected that, the log will come before the Commonwealth Arbitration Court in about a month. The union is asking that for grand opera o r ballets casual engagements shall be paid for at the rate of £1 lis 6d, while for weekly engagements tho rates shall be £5 per week of six consecutivo performances. Five shillings for each rehearsal during the day are sought, with 10s for rehearsals after 6 p.m. The union is also claiming that for general theatres and picturo shows the player of any instrument with mechanical or orchestral effects shall be paid not less than £10 per week of six consecutive performances. A minimum of £7 per week is sought for conductors. A time limit of two and a half hours is fixed for picture shows. For pianola players a minimum of £3 per week is asked, while for circus performances the minimum is set down at £4 per week.

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