From a study of the latest statistks it would appear that the strike madness ia Australia, involving- as it does loss of time and wages, and disruption of industry, reached its highest level in 1919, which was probably the most serious vear the Comonwcalth has experienced (says the Melbourne Age.) Previous to 1919 the most serious loss in wages was incurred in 191 1. when it amounted to £2,594,505. But last year this amount was exceeded by £S9S,I2S. when the estimated loss in wages' was £3,492.936, representing 5.652,720 working da vs.
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Patea Mail, Volume XLV, 14 January 1921, Page 1
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91Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 Patea Mail, Volume XLV, 14 January 1921, Page 1
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