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Southland Times, Issue 20664, 20 April 1929, Page 19

An Australian scribe writes that already there are indications that the huge gates during the English tour have set the Australian players licking their lips. An inspired statement plaintively pointed out I that the unfortunate wage plugs upholding I Australia's honour were paid a wretched £3O i per match, plus 30s per day and travelling I expenses. Taking the average duration of I the tests at five days this works out at £7 I 10s a day, or £45 a working week of six i days —the travelling item is left out. This ' is "still, and no wonder a sympathising Press | is calling on the board to have a heart and I supplement.he dole with a bonus.