THE COMMONWEALTH.
INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS.
(By Cable.—Prcea Association.—Copyright) SYDNEY, December 9. Speaking; at Wagga, the Hon. Mr Beeby said the present industrial lairs were a failure. The Government would be forced to repeal them and fix a living wage, and leave tho adjustment of conditions above that minimum to With tho maintenance of the machinery of voluntary conciliation and arbitration. many trades showed a tendency to restrict output. The present industrial laws were rediKiinj; tbo mcontivo to greater efficiency. It was the intention of tli6.._, Government t> make unions and not individuals responsible for strikes.' SYDNEY MAYORALTY. (Received December 10th 11.0 p.m.) SYDNKY, December 10. Mr Tt. D. Meajdier ha.s been reelected Lord Mayor.
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Press, Volume LII, Issue 15770, 11 December 1916, Page 8
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