Tlio suggestion tlisfct trades un on officials were receiving exorbitant salaries was denied at 'Oi meeting workers held in> Hamilton. “To lhe best of my knowledge there has been no man in the Auckland Trades Hall getting more than £5 a week. ’ stated Mr. G. Davis, secretary ot the Auckland Drivers’ Union. Many were paid nothing more than a few shilJings, he added. Mr. Campbell, secretory of the Auckland Painters’ Union, confirmed the remarks made by Mr. Davis, adding that hoi would have earned more h.v taking lip relief work. Several speakers suggested that the Prime Minister, Air. Savtago, should make an authoritativo denial oil the, allegations. Old silver. Highest prices, given for old silver of any description, or more if taken in goods,. . Large or small quantities. —A. Stoneham and Co., Ltd., Jewellers, Gisborne.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12870, 25 May 1936, Page 3
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135Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12870, 25 May 1936, Page 3
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