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SHORTAGE DENIED. SYDNEY, October 17. A deputation of boilermakers and shipbuilders, aocompaaxied by 80 unemployed men, protested against the labour shortage report. Ihe Premier (Mr M'Gowen) promised to consult the union secretaries before acting on the recommendation of the report. " ".. October eiO. The Labour Council discussed the Shortage of Labour Comruifision's report. The general tenor of the debate was a, denial of any shortage in various indusMELBOURNE, October 17. During the week 500 implement-makers have been discharged owing to lack of work. Their union is urging this as a reason against the importation of further skilled workers.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3006, 25 October 1911, Page 26
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