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1911. NEW ZEALAND.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR (REPORT OF THE).
Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.
CONTENTS. REPORTS. Paga Secretary, Chief Inspector of Factories, and Registrar of Industrial Unions .. .. iij Inspector of Factories and Awards, Auokland .. .. .. .. ~ xx j v Wellington .. .. ~ ~ _ xxv Awards, Wellington .. .. .. ~ .. _. xxvii Factories, Christchurch .. .. .. ~ .. xxviii Dunedin .. .. .. .. .. .. xxxii Inspector of Factories and Awards at— Page xt Pa « e Page Gisborne .. .. xxxv Napier .. .. xxxvi Palmerston North .. xlii Greymouth.. .. xlviii Nelson .. xlvi Timaru .. .. 1 Invercargill.. .. liii New Plymouth .. xxxviii Wanganui .. .. xli Masterton .. .. xliv Oamaru .. .. Hi Inspector of Scaffolding at— Page Pag» Auckland .. .. .. .. lvi Nelson .. .. .. ~ l v ,ij Christchurch .. .. .. lviii Timaru .. .. .. .. li x Dunedin .. .. .. .. lx Wellington .. .. .. .. lyji Greymouth .. .. .. .. lviii Women's Employment Branches at— Auckland .. .. .. lx Dunedin .. .. .. .. ] x jjj Christchurch .. .. .. lxiii Wellington .. .. .. .. ] x j Nelson .. .. .. .. lxii Masterton .. .. .. .. Ixi Conciliation Commissioners at — Page Page Pag« Auckland .. .. Ixiv | Christchurch .. Ixvi | Wellington .. .. lxv GENERAL. EXPENDITURE OF DEPARTMENT FOR Year .. .. .. .. .. .. 114 Factories and Shops Acts, Returns under, &c, — Return of overtime worked in factories .. .. .. .. ~ .. 108 Return of permits granted to young persons (14 to 16 years) to work in factories .. .. .. 109 Return showing number of factories and shops in various towns in New Zealand.. .. .. 109 Requisitions from shopkeepers fixing closing-hours .. .. .. .. .. 5 Legal Decisions, Important, under Factories, Shops and Offices, &c, Aots .. .. .. 1 Shearers' Accommodation Act: Return showing number of sheds visited and accommodation provided .. 113
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Page Unemployed : Return showing number ol persons assisted by the Department— (a.) By occupations .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11l (6.) By districts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 112 Domestics assisted by Women's Branches .. .. .. .. .. 112 STATISTICS. Factories (Table 1): Number of persons engagod, weekly wages, ages, and sex,— Auckland City and Suburbs .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Christchurch „ .. .. .. .. .. 36 Dunedin „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 51 Wellington „ .. .. .. .. 22 Northern Industrial District .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 67 Taranaki , .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 69 Wellington „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 70 Marlborough „ .. .. .. .. .. .. 72 Nelson „ .. .. .. .. .. . • 73 Westland . .. .. .. .. .. .. 74 Canterbury „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 75 Otago District .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 77 Southland District .. * .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 78 (Table 2) : Summary of all Factories (by Trades) .. .. .. .. .. 80 Shops (Table 3) : Total number of persons engaged, weekly wages, ages, and sex, — Auokland City and Suburbs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 84 Christchurch „ .. .. .. .. .. .. 85 Dunedin „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 85 Wellington „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 84 Northern Industrial District .. .. .. .. • ■ 86 Taranaki „ .. .. .. .. . .. .. 86 Wellington „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 87 Marlborough „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 87 Nelson „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 88 Westland „ .. .. .. .. .. .. 88 Canterbury „ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 89 Otago District .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 89 Southland District .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 90 (Table 4): Summary of all shops (by trades) .. .. .. .. .. 91 Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, — Awards (Table 5) : Schedule of the rates of wages and hours of labour in the four chief industrial districts .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 92 Industrial agreements, awards, and cases dealt with under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 APPENDIX. Diagrams showing — (1.) Persons employed in the principal industries, 1895-1911 " .. .. .. .. At end. (2.) Total wages paid in important industries .. .. .. .. .. (3.) Annual increase of workers in factories (male and female) .. .. .. (4.) Accidents in factories, 1895-1911 .. .. .. .. .. .. „
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EEPOET. The Secretary, Department of Labour, to the Hon. the Minister op Labour. Sir, Department of Labour. Wellington, 24th May, 1911. 1 have I In- In in in presenl herewith the twentieth annual report of this Department for transmission to His Excellency the Governor, in accordance with section 68 of the Factories Act, 1908. and section 12 of the Labour Department and Labour Day Act. 1908. Tlie report covers tinlate financial year viz. from the Ist April. 1910, to the 31st March. 1911. I have, &c., Tlie lion. .1. A. Millar. Minister of Labour. .John Lomas, Secretary. I.\ submitting this, my first report. I have pleasure in saying that the promise of a better year as far as unemployment was concerned was more than fulfilled during the year. The signs of better times were evident when the last report of the Department was published, and the winter of 1910 passed over without any marked pressure from callers for work. Skilled tradesmen, with the sole exception of those engaged in iron-working pursuits, were generally able to get full employment during the winter, and, us the summer season approached, nil classes of workmen, skilled and unskilled. found ready employment. At times there was. in fact, a shortage of hands in the building trades. but no very serious inconvenience was caused to employers, although several large contracts were delayed somewhat in their completion owing to the dearth of labour. Plumbers and painters seem to have had a specially good year throughout the Dominion, and no difficulty has been experienced in placing all applying at the Department's offices. The total number of men assisted for the year was 7,102, or 1,404 less than last year. Of this number, 2,181 were married, and 1,921 single men and widowers. Of the total, 4,251 were sent or assisted to private employment, and 2.80 l to Government works. Of those applying at the Government bureaux for employment, the following persons have received practical assistance from the Labour Department since its formation : —
Year. Total. Married. Single. Dependents. Private Government Work. Work. 1891-92 1892-93 1893-94 1894-95 1895-96 1896-97 1897-98 1898-99 1899-1900 ... 1900-1 1901-2 1902-3 1903-4 1904-5 1905-6 1906-7 1907-8 1908 9 1909-10 1910-11 ... 2,593 3,874 3,341 3,030 2,871 1,718 2,035 2,115 2,147 3,124 1,830 3,704 2,860 3,130 6,712 7,393 6,305 10,391 8,506 7,102 1,054 1,808 1,836 2,007 1,880 1,084 1,163' 1,178 1,115 1,326 713 1,492 777 953 2,027 1,427 1,440 2,538 2,987 2,181 1,539 2,066 1,505 1,023 991 634 872 937 1,032 1,798 1,117 2,212 2,083 2,177 4,685 5,966 4,865 7,853 5,519 4,921 4,72!) 7,802 7,942 8,883 8,424 4,719 4,928 4,759 4,471 5,432 2,747 5,934 3,085 3,425 7,351 4,187 4,408 7,510 10,164 8,454 1,730 863 2,518 1,356 1,019 2,322 894 2,136 708 2,163 652 1,066 544 1,491 638 1,477 486 1,661 519 2,605 396 1,434 580 3,124 1,216 1,644 1,960 1,170 1,929 4,783 2,718 4,675 2,977 3,328 4,190 6,201 5,059 3,447 4,251 2,851 Totals 84,781 30,986 58,795 119,354 34,984 49,797
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A pronounced shortage of agricultural workers was experienced during the early summer months, and no difficulty was experienced in placing unskilled hands at this work, provided they were willing and active. This employment was largely sought by new arrivals from overseas, who desired the training in order to fit them to take up farming on their own account after the necessary experience had been gained. The clothing trades, including dressmaking and millinery, were very brisk indeed during the year, and a fresh wave of prosperity seems to have followed the tailoring industry, as the employees in this branch found very ready employment throughout the year. In factories, as will be seen from the reports supplied by the departmental officers, there has been a continued dearth of labour, especially of uirls and boys, and manufacturers have represented over and over again to the Department how greatly they have been handicapped through the want of hands. It has been suggested that the position could be met only by bringing immigrants to New Zealand, as it is quite apparent to even a casual observer thai sufficient labour is not available in New Zealand itself. As to whether there is much chance of getting factory hands in Great Britain to come to Xcw Zealand, I have very grave doubts. From time to tune the shortage of hands in our manufacturing industries has been pointed out in the Journal of the Department, and large numbers of this publication are sent to the High Commissioner in London, who in turn distributes the information throughout Great Britain. 1 know that several New Zealand manufacturers have tried advertising in Great Britain for hands without any apparent success. No doubt the severance of family ties is a factor against young women workers immigrating to -New Zealand, and again the employees in textile industries are able to earn fairly good money in the lactones of Great Britain, and do not desire to come to New Zealand as long as they are making a comfortable living a 1 Home. The official reports received by the Department from Great Britain bear out this statement —in fact, some of the more skilled workers receive wages in excess of those paid in New Zealand- — and when the difference in the cost of living is taken into account the skilled factory-worker a 1 Home has little to induce her to leave England, unless it be Ihe better working-conditions ruling in the Dominion as to hours and holidays. Factories Act. The check experienced last year in our industrial growth proved to be temporary. For this year it is my pleasing duty to again record an increase in the number of factories and of the employees engaged therein. The following table shows the growth from 1905 to 191 I (31st .March) :—
The increa.se in I he number of factories registered last year is 466, and there are 984 more hands employed than during 1910.
Year. Factories. Increase. Factory-workers. Increase. 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 19011 4,109 4,647 5,177 5,601 6,286 6,438 6,744 7,203 7,675 8,373 9,123 9,881 10,788 11,586 12,040 538 530 424 685 152 306 459 472 698 750 758 907 798 454 29,879 32,387 36,918 39,672 45,305 48,938 53,460 55,395 59,047 63,968 67,718 70,403 75,310 is,625 78,848 2,508 4,531 2,754 5,633 3,633 4,522 1,935 3,652 4,921 3,745 2,690 1,1)07 3,315 22:) VJio 12,302 262 77,806 78,790 I '''crease. 1.042 Increase. 98-4 1911 i2,768 466 Total increase 8,659 48,911
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The following table shows bow the wages were distributed amongst the leading trades:
Wages paid in the several Trades, 1st April, 1908, to 31st March, 1910.
It will be noted that there have been decreases in the wages paid in the following trades: Woodworking, iron and metal, stone, clay, and mineral, paper ami cardboard ; and ship building and repairing. No doubt the depression suffered in the building and iron trades is responsible for some of the 1 lei rcases shown. The figures published by the Department as to wages deal with the twelve months prior to 31st March. 1910, and, seeing that since that time the building trades have assumed their normal activity. 1 feel confident that our next returns will show a better result. As to the iron trades, the outlook is not so promising. The special inquiry instituted by the Government during the last, fewmonths will, no doubt, elicit much valuable information. Large increases are shown in the wages paid in food ; leather-working : light, heat, and power ; and miscellaneous trades. The total increase in wages paid over the previous return is £90,129.
Factories in New Zealand.
Wages paid during the Years Class. Increase. 1™***« Feroentage. 1909-10. 1908-9. £ £ £ Food trades .. .. .. .. 1,226,817 1,157,058 69,759 6-0 Clothing trades .. .. .. .. 847,688 844,621 3,067 (»■ I Printing and stationery trades .. .. 379,434 366,861) 12,565 :!• I Leather-working trades .. .. .. 363.751 348,454 15,300 II Light, heat, and power trades .. .. 163,316 117,879 15,436 9-1 Chemical and by-product trades .. .. 100,680 !>i>,267 8,413 ( .M Watch and jewellery trades .. .. 19,469 15,582 3,887 8-1 Basket and wicker trades .. .. .. 17,873 17.281 592 34 Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. 556,384 191,921 64,463 13-1 Decrease. Woodworking trades .. .. .. 958,902 1,035,489 76,587 Iron and metal trades .. .. .. 1.005.11! 1,018,657 I:!. 213 Stone, clay, and mineral trades .. .. 214,543 222,901 8,358 Paper and cardboard trades.. .. .. ; 22,150 24,504 2,345 Ship building and repairing trades .. .. 74,608 77,458 2,850 Totals .. .. .. 5,981.070 5,89()."i I 90,129 * Tin- total wages paid in Eaotories, as .shown in the various tables, are for the twelve months ending :ilsi March, 1910 -tlie figures for 1910—1 I. for instance, will not be obtainable from the employers until later.
Auckland City Wellington City ( Ihristohuroh <' i 1 \ - .. Dunedin City *Northern District .. Taranaki District ♦Wellington District Marlborougfa Dist rid Nelson District, West lam I District . . 'Canterbury Distriot „ ' Ol ago District 1 Southland Distriol Industrial District. ikland City lli'!"li)ii City istohuroh <Sty .. ledin City )rthern District .. anaki District . . ellington District rlborough Dist rid sun District stland District .. nterbury District Itago District southland Distriot Number of Persons engaged. Number of Workrooms employing Male Employees. Female Employees. ; a a™ Age .„„ ,„„ Age M 5"tl Up to 8 3 °S A A «S- A "5ff"j H |s Per i s . || | il ■ '• 627 1,265 6,310 579 1,053 I.r>2:! 11,357 1,251 214 94 1,559 1 :!44 75(1 4,100! :S88 707 1.27:! 7,562 1,148 913 161 46 1.120 294 1,048 5,323 267 1,067 1.892 9,891 1,365 1,174 154 65 1,393 364 963 5,028 345 l,093 ! 1,845 9,638 1,067 1,010 147 64 1,221 39ft 630 4,025! 106 23ll 265 5,593 1,326 1,357 153 21 1,531 llo 219 1,425 54 83 100 1,991 580 616 40 3 658 394 1,045 5,946 209 466 586 8.646 2,346 2,168 234 20 2,422 25 78 520 3 32 25 683 168 170 L6 I 187 69 142 700 22 65 89 1,087 387 329 28 3 360 93 190 1,084 58 109 102 1,642 381 350 56 1 407j 183 383 2,171 101 193 333 3,364 892 915 71 7 993! 100 252 951 46 113 206 1,668 513 512 30 5 547' 198 414 2,167i 86 175 242 3,282 574 622 86 8 716i I I ■ ■ 3,137 7,385 39.750! 2,264 5,387 8.48166,404 12.386 11,386 1,390 338 13,114 £ 027 344 2! 14 364 sm 110 394 25 69 93 183J lOOj 198 1,265 750 1,048 963 630' 219 1,045 78 142| L96 383 252 414 Number of Persons engaged. 5J 1,032,607 750,580 855,478 800,287 500,818 197,444 812,611 56,378 90,568 168,722 280,196 143,377 292,004 5,981,070 3,137 7.385 338 13,114 5.(181.(17(1 * Excluding Auckland, Wellington; Chrlstohuroh, and Danedln (litics respectively. * Exclu idhig Ail
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The outstanding feature of this return appears to be the falling-off that has again taken place in the number (if employees between the ages of fourteen and twenty years. Last year between these ages there was a total of 18,960 hands employed, whilst this year the total is 18,173, a decrease of 787. I have explained in another paragraph the great dearth there has been in boy and girl labour, but this continued falling-off of hands must be viewed witli grave concern. Mr. Tregoar in his report last year pointed out that with a. diminishing birth-rate and limited immigration then- is very little hope of any improvement being effected. I can but indorse this statement. Orders for local work have been refused over and over again iii the textile factories owing to there not being sufficient labour available lo lend the machines, whilst the fruit trade ami biscuit and confectionery trade, as well as others, can not at certain seasons cope with the work. As to the conditions of work —the pay, hours, and surroundings they must be described as very satisfactory. The factory legislation of New Zealand is looked upon as safeguarding the interests of the workers to a greater extent than in any other part of the world, and. quite apart from the strict requirements of the Factories Act, the employees, especially the boys anil girls, receive special consideration in regard to wages. For years past there has been a tendency lo pay Bs. to 15s. per week for a stait to both boys and girls, and it is not a rare occurrence for one factory-owner to bid against his neighbour in the same town to attract such labour to his factory. It would appear, therefore, that, at all events at present, the prosperity of our manufacturing industries is not so much dependent on the state of trade as upon the possibility of securing labour: the trade is assured, the labour is not. Undoubtedly the tendency of the boy and girl of to-day is to avoid the factory and seek work in offices. The skilled trades are suffering likewise. There arc comparatively lew apprentices offering, and the whole position calls for immediate review. Hundreds of girls ranging in age from seventeen lo twenty-five years arc co-workers with youths and men in offices, and the tendency of parents is to give the daughters, equally with their sons, a training to enable them to take up office-work in preference to any other. This, in my opinion, is one of the chief causes of tin- dearth of labour in both domestic and factory work, and when the point is reached that wages in offices will be lower than those in factories, then, and only then, can a turn in the tide be expected. The following return shows t Ik' number of factories in the four chief cities of the Dominion, classified according to the number of hands employed :
Overtime. The total number of hours worked by women and by boys under sixteen years of age was 365.628, an increase of 87.0(i(i hours over the returns of 1909-10. The dressmaking, tailoring, clothing, printing, biscuit, confectionery, and laundry trades, in point of extra hours worked, were the busiest. The details, according to trades, are given in this report. I'eniiils. During the year permits were issued to 1.111 boys and 1,273 girls to work in factories. A return giving details according to towns ami standard of education is given in this report. Accidents in Factories. The number of accidents recorded this year —viz.. 872—shows a considerable incrca.se over the number reported last year—that is, 735. Of this total. 638 of the accidents were slight : 145 might fie classed as moderate —that is, incapacitating the worker for a short period : and 77 were serious— that is, affecting the worker's earning-capacity for life. Twelve accidents were fatal, as against 7 last
Factories i-mploying Town. 30 Hands 31 to 51 to 101 to 151 to 201 to 251 U,:t()l to :Sf>l to 401 to 451 to and under. 50. 100. 150. 200. 250. 300. 350. 400. 450. 500. Over ' Total 500. Factories. Auckland Wellington Christchurch Dunedin : 1.11!) 46 34 7 5 .. 1 1 1,053 24. 12 3 2 2 1 1 1,296 23 20 7 2 2 1 .. 2 .. 2 1,136 23 18 9 2 1 2 4,90! 116 84 26 II 5 5 2 2 .. 2 1,513 1,098 1,355 2 1,193 2 5,159
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year. Of the fatal accidents, 2 occurred through an explosion in a cement-factory, 3in sawmills, 1 through a fall (internal rupture). J through being struck by a piece of flying timber,-and the other through a wire rope breaking and striking an employee on the head . a manager of a bacon-curing factory met his death through becoming entangled on a shaft of a gas-engine, and an employee in a freezing-works was killed by falling through an open hatch ; a sugar-worker, when adjusting a loose belt in motion, was caught and fell a distance of some 50 ft. ; a premature fall of clay in a brickyard was responsible for the death of another worker : an engine-driver was killed in a bacon-factory through falling on a shaft (it was surmised in this case that the worker became giddy and lost his balance) ; a worker in a bakehouse was found dead, with his head jammed between the body of the engine and the fly-wheel, probably an attack of dizziness caused a fall ; a worker in a meat-preserving works was killed through the bursting of a vat. The percentage of accidents to number of workers employed is still very low compared with other countries, being at the rate of one reported accident of any kind for every ninety workers, and one fatal accident for every 6,566 workers employed. The table here under shows the accidents which occurred during the year in each industrial district :— Northern Industrial District . . . . . . .. .. .. 325 Taranaki Industrial District . . .. . . . . .. 4 Wellington Industrial District .. .. .. .. ..229 Marlborough Industrial District. . . . . . .. . . 3 Nelson Industrial District .. . . .. . . . . .. 1 Westland Industrial District .. .. .. . . . . 7 Canterbury Industrial District . . . . . . .. .. 165 Otago and Southland Industrial District . . 138 A chart is included at the end of this report illustrating the accidents in factories during the years 1903 to 1910 inclusive. Every care is taken by our Inspectors, where necessary, in conjunction with the Inspectors of Machinery, to see that the lives and limbs of workers are safeguarded ; when an accident happens the whole of the circumstances are inquired into, and if there is any fault in the machinery or its surroundings, remedial steps are taken. Prosecutions. The decrease noted in last year's report is maintained this year. A total of 102 cases were brought before the Court, as against 111! last year. In 1909 the total cases reached 150. Ninety-seven convictions were obtained, and 5 cases were dismissed. The nature of offences under the Act an- summarized as follows:— Nature of Offence. x " ml,l ' , 1 ' of ( ' as, ' s v taken. Failing to allow weekly half-holiday to females and boys .. .. ..11 Failing to pay wages within the time prescribed by the Act .. . . 18 Failing to keep wages and overtime books .. . . .. .. 7 Employing persons under sixteen in factories without permits .. 11 Employing females and boys overtime without permits .. . . .. 4 Failing to grant statutory whole holiday to females and boys .. .. 5 Failing to keep register of employment . . . . . . . . . . 1 Failing to report accidents within forty-eight hours .. .. . . 7 Failing to post up prescribed form in factories specifying hours of work, holidays, &c. .. .. .. * .. . . .. 2 Failing to register factories .. .. .. . . . . .. 22 Miscellaneous offences . . .. .. .. .. . . ..II Of the dismissed cases, 1, for non-observance of statutory half-holiday, was dismissed because ii was shown that the holiday had been given, but changed from Saturday to Thursday I>\ a poll of electors in accordance with section-36; 1 for failing to register factory I his was dismissed as the Inspector could not prove that the goods made therein were for sale; 1 against a laundryman for employing a boy under the age of sixteen years without first obtaining a certificate of fitness—this was dismissed on a rehearing, a Customs officer giving evidence to the effect that when the boy landed in New Zealand three years previously he gave his age as fourteen years. Two other cases againsl laundrymen for employing male workers after 1 p.m. on statutory half-holidays were dismissed as there was a doubt as to the workers being actually employed. For details of the important decisions given during the year under this Act. see " Important Legal Decisions.''
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Shops and Offices Act. During the year just terminated, important and necessary amendments were enacted which provide for the registration of all retail shops. The definition of "shop" and "shop-assistant" is also extended, and now applies to hotels and restaurants and the persons employed therein. It also fixes uniform hours as well as the statutory half-holiday for the employees in hotels, private hotels, restaurants, tea-rooms, and oyster-saloons, for the whole of the Dominion. Under these new provisions time and wages books (for all shops) and half-holiday books (for hotels and restaurants) are to be properly kept; the. latter have to be signed by the employees before leaving the premises on the halfholiday. These provisions have greatly simplified the work of administration, enabling the departmental officers to see that (he law is more strictly observed than was the case under previous legislation. Special care was taken to officially notify hotelkeepers and others of these new provisions by circular letters and printed extracts from the Amendment Act. and so to assist them to comply with the law in this respect. Every consideration was shown by the Department's Inspectors before any action was taken for offences under the said Act. Shops. The following table presents a detailed report of the number of shops, employers and employees engaged therein, and the total wages paid in the four chief centres, and the various industrial districts (excluding the above four centres in New Zealand) :• —
Number of Persons engaged.
Comparing these totals with those for last year, there are 4,218 more persons employed in shops, whilst the number of shops has increased by 1,620, and the wages j>;ii<1 also show the substantia! increase of £160,341 over the previous year's total. Auckland City again lends the other cities in the total wages paid during the year 1909-10. the total being C292.067 ; Chrietchurch City is next with £269.476; then Wellington City, £239,532; and Dunedin City, £216,132. Adding the amounts paid in wanes in die cities to the surrounding districts, the order is as follows: — X Wellington .. .. .. .. .. .. ■• 535,385 Auckland .. .. .. .. .. .. •• .. 475,061 Christchurch .. .. .. •• •■ •• ■■ 388,577 Dunedin 372,440 I.,i-l year the lout cities were placed in the same relative order, but each combined district shows a considerable advance in the amounts paid on the previous year. No doubt the larger
Disi riot. Employees. Employers. Total Persons engaged in Shops. Number Total Wages of during Bhope. the Year.* Male. female. Male. Female. Auckland City Wellington City < 'hiistohurch City Dunedin City Northern District Taranaki District Wellington District Marlborough District Nelson District Westland District Canterbury District Otsigo and Southland District — 2,209 1.158 1,658 920 1,828 'ill 1,536 752 1,783 719 609 255 2,374 989 184 j 69 297 ; 147 571 j 207 981 502 1,582 J 285 1,440 212 1.254 321 1,112 '' 310 1,910 ' L79 653 25 2,485 177 171 18 330 31 620 90 1,029 57 5,234 4,230 1,314 3,710 4,591 1,542 6,025 445 805 1,488 2.569 £ 1,778 292,067 1,571 239,532 1,448 269,476 1,258 216,132 1.981 182,994 662 74,363 2,512 295,853 ITU 21,66(1 332 39,386 655 66,517 1,021 119.101 Otago Southland 599 197 799 351 732 70 610 76 1,598 1,836 769 60,160 687 95,148 Totals ■• 15,428 7,177 13,931 1,851 38,387 14,844 1,972,395 * As in the case of factories, the total wi iges paid refer to the available. rear MiO'.i0, tlie figures for 1910—11 not yet being
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returns for Wellington District are due to the fact that there are more towns of considerable size included in the district, such as Palmerston, Napier. Wanganui. and .Masterton. The number of employers actually working in their shops is 15,782, as against 13,481 last year, or an increase of 2,301 over last year's figures. Summarized, the position is that there were in the Dominion 14,844 shops, in which were engaged 38.387 hands, and paying £1.972.395 in wages. Prosecutions. Two hundred cases were taken, as against 186 during the previous year; in all. 186 convictions were obtained, and 14 cases were dismissed. The principal breaches were as follow : — ~ . r, , Number of Cases Nature "1 Breach. , Failing to close in terms of requisitions by which the hours are fixed by a majority of the shopkeepers concerned . . .. 77 Failing to close on statutory half-holiday. . .. 65 Failing to grant, the weekly half-holiday to assistants . . . . . . 29 Failing to pay wages fortnightly . , . . . . . . . . 3 Employing assistants after prescribed hours .. .. .. ..13 Employing assistants more than the prescribed number of hours . . .. 4 Employing assistants overtime without permit .. .. . . 7 For failing to keep holiday-book .. .. . . .. I Failing to pay overtime to assistants .. .. .. .. ..1 The 14 cases dismissed are summarized as follow: Two were for failing to give a half-holiday lo assistants : one. against a Chinese, was dismissed because tin- evidence showed he was not an employee : and in the other case proceedings had not been taken within one month after committal of the offence. A cycle and phonograph dealer was proceeded against for failing to close in accordance with a requisition from cycle-dealers, but the case was dismissed on the ground that he was principally a phonograph-dealer and not a cycle-dealer. Four of the dismissed cases were for employing assistants after prescribed hours ; the first was dismissed on the ground that half an hour's grace was allowed shopkeepers by section 37 ; the second that if the employee had hurried he would not have been late ; the third and fourth, as the evidence was conflicting. A case against a refreshment-room keeper for failing to pay wages fortnightly was dismissed, owing to conflicting evidence. The remaining 7 cases dismissed were for failing to close on the statutory half-holiday. 2 on the ground of insufficient evidence, and the other 5 because of some confusion which existed as the whether Empire Day or the 3rd of June was to be observed as the holiday in view of the King's Birthday. The shopkeepers concerned were in doubt as to their liability to close on the statutory half-holiday. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The year, industrially speaking, has been one of comparative peace, and there are only three cases to record of breaches of the " strike " and " lockout " provisions of the Act. The following is a. summary of the cases dealt with, including one of an alleged " lockout " : — Eighteen men were proceeded against by the Department in connection with the strike of butchers at Southdown, Auckland (where 27 men ceased work), owing to dissatisfaction with the rate of pay received by assistant slaughtermen. Nine of the men concerned were not summoned, as they could not be found. The strikers prosecuted were fined t'2 each and costs. The strike lasted seventeen da vs. Fifty workers engaged in discharging a cargo of cement at Wellington ceased work on account of the use of hooks being prohibited in handling the cargo. They were proceeded against for a breach of the strike provisions of the Act. A nonsuit was entered against the Department, on the ground I hat it had not been proved that a strike within the meaning of the Act took place, inasmuch as the evidence did not disclose that the men ceased work in pursuance of an agreement or common understanding between them, and with the intention of compelling or inducing the company to agree to the use of hooks or to put on extra men. P'resh proceedings were not commenced owing to insufficient evidence. This strike lasted one day. Another case (for lockout) under the Hawke's Bay Fishermen's Industrial agreement was taken against a Napier trawling company for a lockout (section 4of the Amendment Act, 1908). A i rawler had been running at a loss, and the owners asked for a conference with the crew in reference to a proposed charter and partnership scheme. Ostensibly to allow of this conference being held, the
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boat was laid up for two days, and it was alleged that this was done with the intention of compelling the crew to agree to the proposed scheme. The Magistrate held that the evidence was insufficiently convincing to impute such an intention to the defendant company, and dismissed the case. A few other minor disputes occurred, which were either trivial or outside the scope of the Act. The following precis of other important decisions delivered during the year are worthy of note : — The various shearers' awards made during the year contain new strike provisions, for which see award made. Vol. xi. page 117. When the Canterbury Shed-hands' dispute was brought before the Arbitration Court ii was dismissed by the Judge on the mound that as the procedure for the filing of the dispute had not gone through he had no jurisdiction, there being in effect no dispute in existence. The amendment made to the Arbitration Act last year providing that the Arbitration Court may in its discretion waive any technical irregularity or omission which may have occurred in the submission of a dispute to the Court —did not, in the opinion of the Judge, give it jurisdiction to deal with disputes not properly filed, as when the Shed-hands' dispute in the Otago District was subsequently brought before the Court the Judge held that, notwithstanding the amendment, he still had no jurisdiction, and dismissed the case. (Vol. \i. pp. 616 and 767.) During the year the Court had occasion (viz., in connection with the claim of the ('hristchureh Operative Butchers' Union for a new award) to point out to the union that in its application for increased wages no attempt was made to bring the case within the ruling already laid down by the Court in the Gisborne Painters' case (Award Vol. x, page 186). and intimated in accordance therewith that the union had failed to make out a case for any change in the existing award. (Vol. xi. p. 325). A case of interest arose in connection with the claim of the Canterbury Brick, Pottery, Pipe, Tile, and Clay Workers' Union for an award. In the healing of this dispute, in which the union asked for rates of wages as fixed in the Auckland award, the Judge stated that the evidence called by the employers made it clear that the cost of production of clay in Christchurch was greater than in Auckland, and that therefore Auckland pipe and tile manufacturers wine able to compete successfully in the Christchurch market. Under these circumstances the Court did not feel justified in fixing any higher rates of wages than those already fixed by the award. (Vol. xi. p. 230.) A case of interest to apprentices and employers of apprentices arose in connection with the Auckland Engineers' award, when the Stipendiary Magistrate fined the employers prosecuted for having failed to pay wages to apprentices who were absent from their employment for a few days at Christmas-time. The employers had deducted the wages in the belief that the mutual understanding between themselves and their apprentices justified them in making the deduction. The Court held that the employers were not so justified. They had no power to deduct anything from the apprentices' wages. (Vol. xi, p. 563.) Another case affecting the employment of apprentices was decided by the Court under the Christchurch Tailoring Trade award, in which an interpretation was asked for as follows: " Is an employer entitled to dismiss an apprentice from his service on account of such apprentice's prolonged illness?" The answer to this question was that a temporary illness would not justify an employer in terminating the apprenticeship. It. is only in the case of an illness resulting in incapacity on the part of the apprentice to perform his duties under the apprenticeship for the whole or a huge part of the unexpired term that his employer would be justified in terminating the apprenticeship. Also, that until the apprenticeship has been properly determined the employer is bound to pay tinwages of the apprentice. Further, that the time the apprentice is away should count as part of the term of his apprenticeship. (Vol. xii. p. 23.) If the employers desire to make provision to meet such cases as the above, their obvious remedy is to apply to the Arbitration Court for an amendment of their award. Another case, relating to the question of deducting wages for time lost, arose in connection with the Wellington Tailors' award, when an interpretation was asked as to whether an employer employ ing a weekly-wage hand can order such hand to take a full week off, owing to slackness of trade. and so escape paying wages during the said week. The answer to this question was that an employer who employs a. worker at a weekly wage is not entitled to order such worker to take a week off for any cause. So long as the relation of master and servant continues to exist the worker must be paid his weekly wage without deduction, save for time lost through his own default. (Vol. xi, p. 186.) 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preference to unionists. The reply to this question was that if the worker is really and substantially a foreman, then the preference clause will not apply, and the fact that he may occasionally do some carpenters' work would not affect the ease. On the other hand, if the worker is substantially engaged in doing the work of a, carpenter, although he may also supervise the work of others, then he would lie a journeyman, and subject to the award. (Vol. xi, p. 186.) A case concerning preference to unionists was decided by the Magistrate at Napier under the Napier Drivers' award, in which it was ruled that under the Act an employer cannot be prosecuted more than once for a breach id' the preference clause, although he may continue to employ the nonunionist concerned. (Vol. xi, p. 5711.) Another case, as to whether overtime rates should be paid to pieceworkers, was decided under the Canterbury Tanners and Skinners' award, ill which the Judge gave an interpretation to the effect that there was no reason why overtime rates should not be payable to pieceworkers. In a. previous decision the contrary had been held to be the case. (Vol. xi. p. 586.) Another case bearing on the same question is a decision given by the Stipendiary Magistrate under the .Manawatu Flax-mills Employees' award. This decision slates that in all cases in which it has been held that a pieceworker is entitled to overtime or holiday rates the employer is entitled lo call on him to wank whether he desires to do so or not. In addition to the decision relating to payment of overtime to pieceworkers, it will lie noted that a somewhat important principle is laid down viz.. that an employer has the right to call upon his employee to work overtime whether the latter desires to do so or not. (Vol. xi, p. 631.) A number of cases have occurred on various occasions in which partnership is brought forward as a defence against breaches of awards relating to employers and workers. Under the Dunedin Painters' award such a case arose in which the defendant was cited for employing two apprentices, being in excess of the proportion allowed by the award. The Stipendiary .Magistrate who heard this case decided that he had no hesitation in holding that the alleged partnership was not bona fide, but an agreement entered into with the intention of evading the apprenticeship provisions of the award. (Vol. xi, p. 634.) I might add that the Department frequently meets with defence of this nature. and some difficulty is experienced in ascertaining the true relationship of the parties. The following table shows details of expenditure of —((/) Conciliation Boards (under the old Ae{). for the years 1908 9 and 1909-10; (b) Councils of Conciliation (under the present Act), for 1909 10 and 1910-11 ; and (c) the Court of Arbitration for the three years 1908 9 to 1910 11 inclusive:— 1908-9. 1909-10. 1910-11. £ s. (1. £ s. tl. £ s. (I. Hoards -.. .. 1,472 12 3 14 14 0 Councils .. .. 294 7 0 2,562 110 2.897 6 2 Arbitration Court .. .. 5,336 16 7 4,325 13 3 3,897 13 5 £7,103 15 10 £6,902 9 1 1:6.794 19 7 This table includes the annual salaries of the members of the Court (£2.800) and of the Conciliation Commissioners (£1,500). It will be noted that the expenditure for Conciliation Councils shows an increase over last year of £335, whilst the Arbitration Court expenses are £428 less. The expenses of assessors of the Councils of Conciliation during 1910-11 for Ices and travellingexpenses are as follows : — Industrial District. " Fees. '.';',"'''"' v ' Total. i .\ 1 lenses. £ s. ,1. t s. ,1. £ s. ,|. Northern and Taranaki.. .. .. .. 425 5 <i 57 5 9 482 10 ii Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, and Westhjnd .. 277 4 0 83 0 5 360 I 5 Canterbury and Otago and Southland .. .. 215 14 o 29 2 9 271 16 9 Totals .. .. .. •■ 948 3 0 169 8 11 j 1,117 11 11 I | Comparing the totals with last year's expenditure (£Bll 10s.). there has been an increase this year of £276 Is. lid. Industrial Union Registrations. The returns of industrial unions for the year ending 31st December last form a separate parliamentary paper, H.-11a.
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The following total shows the number of unions and members in both employers' and workers' unions from December. 1904. to December. 1910. inclusive :
It will be seen that there has been an increase of 560 members in employers' unions and 2..)7-_' in workers' unions over 1909. The actual number of unions on the register has remained stationary in regard to workers, and there has been a decrease of two in regard to employers. The roll of membership of industrial unions of workers has increased b\ 22.130 members during the last five years. In the following table the workers' unions axe shown in trade groups, with their respective percentages of increases during the period of eight years from 1903 to 1910:—
For the. purpose of comparison 1 have also shown the totals for the year ending 31st December, 1909. It will be seen on reference to the table that the whole of the groups show an increase, with the .'xceptioii of the mining trade and " other trades " not specified. In the case of the miners there has been a decrease of 404 members, and in the case of " other trades " a decrease of 793 since 1909. The work in connection with the registration of industrial unions continues to be fairly regular. For the. year just ended, 24 workers' unions (with 521 members) and 6 employers' unions (with 359 members) were registered, whilst 7 workers' unions and .'! employers' unions voluntarily cancelled registration. Six associations of workers were also registered during the period. The provisions of the Act permitting of the amalgamation of unions in the one industry was responsible for the can collation of I unions, which amalgamated and re-registered under one name. Eleven workers' unions, 7 employers' unions, and I association of workers were cancelled as being defunct, having failed to send in returns according to section 17 of the Act. Under the amendment passed last session 3 workers' unions availed themselves of the power of altering their titles. This promises to be a very useful provision as. on a very simple procedure, unions can more clearly indicate their scope in their titles without having to cancel their registration as was the case prior to the Amendment coming into force. Forty-one complete and 12 partial amendments of rules were accepted during the period. Arbitral ion Court. <(v. For the six years, 1906-11, awards have been made by the Arbitration Court, as follows:— Year. Number. Year. Number. 1906 .. .. .. 52 1909 .. .. .. 88 1907 .. .. .. 59 1910 .. .. .. 89 1908 .. .. .. 98 1910-11 .. .. .. 74
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.. . Unions of Employers. Unions of Workers. Number of Number of Number of Number of I'nioiis. Members. I'mcm*. Members. ' lecember, L903 •■ 1904 .. 1905 . . 11)06 .. 1907 .. 1908 . . 1909.. 1910 .. L03 3,080 258 27.640 109 3,292 -j?:; 30,271 113 -'5.276 261 29,869 L09 3,337 271 34,978 12! 3,630 310 15.614 J22 3,918 325 19,347 12(i 3,702 308 54,519 118 4,262 308 57,091
Trade. 1903. 1909. him. Increase pei Gentover Figures for 1903. Agriculture Building Clothing and textile . . Engineering and shipbuilding .. Food Mining Printing Transport Other trades 1,285 3,717 3,158 l.lll 2.21)7 1,145 708 7,749 3,190 3,454 6.252 t,319 3.059 6,473 5,093 1,151 16,246 8,472 4,142 6,857 1.717 3,383 7,357 1,689 1,163 17,104 7,679 235-4 84-2 19-1 134-8 220-3 131 64-2 120-8 140-7 Totals 27,640 27,640 54,519 54,519 I 57,091 57,091 Increase of unionists i 29,451 29,451 106-6 106-6
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Cases taken by the Department for enforcement of awards, &c. in the Arbitration Court total 5, as against 35 last year. Most of the cases are now taken, in accordance with the Amendment Act passed in 1908. before the Magistrate's Court, a total of 651 cases being dealt with in that Court. The, total number of cases taken by tin' Department in both Courts is 656, of which 534 were won. and 122 dismissed. Of the 74 cases of enforcements of awards dismissed during the year, 15 were considered by the Stipendiary Magistrates as trivial and excusable, and were disposed of accordingly under section 16 of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Act, 1908. In 16 instances tin-cause of dismissal was owing to conflicting evidence, while the remaining cases, not being proved to the satisfaction of the Court, were also dismissed. Of the 54 cases for breaches of the Act, 50 were against wharf labourers for a strike at Welling ton. This was taken as one case. and. as previously stated in this report, the Department was lion suited. Of the remainder. :! were dismissed owing to conflicting evidence, while one against an alleged employer for failing to keep a wages and overtime book was dismissed on the ground that the apprentice was a contractor and not a worker. Full reports of those dismissed cases are given in the Official Book of Awards. Agreements, kc., made onder the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. In the Arbitration Court cases the Department was successful in 3 instances, whilst 2 were dismissed. In the Magistrate's Court 531 were won and 120 dismissed. The fines awarded to the Department in the Arbitration Court amounted to £2; in the Magistrate's Court. £682 17s. 6d. The fines in the. cases taken by unions amounted to £19 16s. (in the Magistrate's Court). The following is a table showing in detail the cases taken under the Act during the period:—
Cases taken by Department for Enforcements of Awards, &c.
Magistrate's Court.
Fines— £ *. &. Departmental cases .. .. .. .. .. .. 528 lt> (i Union cases .. .. .. . . . . .. 19 1 (i (I
District. Won. Dismissed. Withdrawn. TotoL : l_ Northern .. .. .. .. .. 1 Weetland .. .. .. .. .. 1 Canterbury .. .. .. .. .. 1 Otago and Southland .. .. .. 1 1 .. 2 1 1 .. 1 Total oases taken by Department .. .. 3 2 .. 5 I \ Fines ..£2 0 0
District. Won. Dismissal. Withdrawn. Total. Cuses taken by Department for Enforcements of Award8. Northern .. .. .. ... .. 93 32 .. 125 Wellington .. .. •• .. .. [ 212 L9 .. l>31 Westland .. .. ■• .. .. 1 1 •• 2 Canterbury .. .. .. .. ..I 100 10* .. [10 Otago and Southland .. • • 17 4 .. 51 Total cases taken by Department .. .. 453f 66} .. 519 ( Vr.sn* taken ft// Unions, Northern . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . 5 Wellington .. .. .. .. .. 4 5 .. 9 Canterbury .. • ■ • • • • • • 5 .. .. 5 Otago and Southland .. .. .. '.. .. 1 .. I Total cases taken by unions .. .. 14 6 .. 2o LI 6 20 Grand totals .. .. .. ..467 72 .. 539 72 I I 539 i i t _ i__ * In 1 case appeal is pending. jln 7 instances cases were referred to the Court of Arbitration. * In 4 oasea ilic Department appealed to the Court of Arbitration, which uphold the appeal in I! instances and dismissed the other.
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Cases for Enforcement of various Provisions of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1908.
Most of the other cases were for enforcement of section 58 of the Amendment Act for failing to keep wages and overtime book: but the total also includes cases for enforcement of section 5, Amendment Act (taking part in strike and creating a lockout); and section 63. Amendment Act (tailing to exhibit copies of awards in factories. &c.). The following is an analysis showing nature of cases taken under the Act for year ending 31 si March, Mill : Number of Cases Mature ot (Jttence. . , taken. Failing to pay award rate (minimum wage) .. .. .. .. 119 Accepting less than award rate (minimum wage) .. .. .. 59 Failing to pay overtime rates .. .. .. .. .. .. 38 Accepting less than overtime rates .. .. .. .. .. 17 Failing to give preference to unionists .. .. .. .. . . 53 Failing to indenture apprentices .. .. .. .. .. 9 Failing to give notice to the Inspector of the taking on of apprentices* &c, and of the expiration of the probation period .. .. .. 2 Employing more apprentices than allowed by award ill proportion to journeymen .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18 Failing to pay wages at weekly or fortnightly intervals . . . . . . 29 Deducting from wages, and failing to pay wages in full . . . . . . 28 Dismissing workers because they were entitled to the benefits of an award . . 2 Aiding and abetting and taking part in it strike .. . . . . 68 Creating a lockout .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 Failing to keep wages and overtime book .. .. .. 56 Failing to exhibit copies of awards .. .. .. 5 Having bespoke work done on other than own premises . . . . .. 4 For miscellaneous breaches of awards (by employers) .. .. .. I1U For miscellaneous breaches of awards (by workers) .. .. .. 68 Grand total .. .. .. .. .. 676 Total number of cases againsl employers .. .. .. .. 474 Total number of cases against employees .. .. .. . . 202 Inspectors of Awards have also had a considerable amount of work to do in the collection of penalties imposed by the. Courts, having collected a sum of £5:17 10s. from employers, £88 9s. from employees, and from slaughtermen (who were fined in 1907 for a breach of the strike provisions of the Act), £24 10s. during the year. The following table gives a complete analysis of the collection of these penalties : — Return showing Total Cases and Penalties paid and owing bij Employers as at 'Alst March, 1911. Total number of cases in which penalties inflicted, 1,903. _ s . ( |. Percentage. Total amount of penalties .. .. .. .. 5,266 0 6 Total amount paid to date .. .. .. 4,911 19 8 «.>3J Total amount outstanding . . .. 354 0 10 6f Of the amount unpaid, £137 5s. 6d. is owing by employers who have gone out of business, and whose whereabouts arc at present unknown : several arc reported to have left the Dominion. £54 10s. is owing by employers who have promised to pay off their fines by instalments ; £67 8s. 4d. by employers against whom warrants of distress have been issued, but who have " no effects " (several of these arc bankrupt, and are now working for wages, and are paying in small instalments) : £49 17s. 6d. by employers who, through illness, &c, are in very poor circumstances, and cannot pay at present;
Industrial District. Won. Dismissed. Total. Penalties. Northern Wellington Canterbury Otago and Southland 45 2 .. j 22 52* .. 6 . 5 47 74 6 5 £ s. d. 92 15 0 50 6 (I 6 0 0 5 0 0 Grand totals ; .. .. .. .. 78 54 132 j 154 1 0 *In cases against 50 alleged strikers the Department was nonsuited.
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£2 by an employer who was accidentally killed soon after the fine was imposed : and £42 19s. 6d. of the total amount of penalties is owing by persons only recently fined. Steps are being taken in the usual way to collect the amounts owing. i Return showing Total Cases, and Penalties paid and owing by Workers (other than Slaughtermen), as at olst March, 1911. Total number of cases in which penalties inflicted. 604. r Bi ,|. Percentage. Total amount of penalties .. .. .. .. 576 19 0 Total amount paid .. .. .. .. 185 15 9 844 Total amount outstanding .. .. .. .. 91 3 3 15| Of the amount of £91 3s. 3d. outstanding. £74 2s. lid., representing nearly 13 per cent, of the total amount of penalties, is owing by workers whose present whereabouts are unknown (distress warrants were issued against several of them at various times, but were returned either for the reason given, or. where warrants could be served, there were no effects to seize ; some of these workers were only recently lined, while others disappeared either before or just after the penalty was imposed); £5 10s. is being paid by instalments :£3 13s. is owing by men against whom distress warrants have been issued, but so far without effect; £1 12s. 4d. by two workers who were recently drowned : and £6 ss. by workers only recently fined, for the recovery of which the usual steps are being taken. Out of the total amount of penalties inflicted on slaughtermen—viz., £1.330—it will be noted that there is still an amount of £295 outstanding, or 22 per cent, of the whole. Return showing Position of Slaughtermen's Pines us at Hist March, 1911. Total number of cases in which penalties inflicted. 266. £ Bi ,i. Percentage. Total amount of penalties .. .. .. .. 1,330 0 0 Amount paid within three months .. .. .. 422 10 0 31j Amount paid within six months .. .. .. 70 5 o 5j Amount paid over six months .. . . .. 542 3 6 41 Amounting outstanding .. .. 295 1 6 22 Of the amount of £295 Is. (id. outstanding. £195 Is. 6d., representing I4j per cent, of the total amount of penalties, is owing by 72 slaughtermen, who at present cannot be found. I am afraid, owing to the long lapse of time, tlie difficulty of tracing these men is very great, although the Inspectors will not cease their efforts to enforce payment of the penalties if they come across the men in the future. The business dealt with under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. 1908. during the year ending the Hist March. 1911, is summarized in the following table:— Industrial agreements .. .. .. .. .. .. ..17 Arbitration Court. Awards . . . . . . . . . . 74 Enforcements of awards (conducted by Department) .. .. 5 Enforcements of awards (conducted by unions) . . .. .. . . Nil. Interpretations of awards .. . . 33 Other decisions (amending awards, adding parties, &c.) .. .. .. !."> Appeals from decisions of Stipendiary Magistrates .. ..7 Application for awards refused .. ... .. .. ..2 Cases under the Workers' Compensation Act .. .. .. ..2-1 Magistrates' < 'oiirls. Enforcements of awards (conducted by Department) .. .. .. 519 Enforcement of awards (conducted by unions) .. . . . . 20 Enforcements of section 5. Amendment Act (re strikes) .. .. ..68 Enforcement of section I. Amendment Act (re lockout) .. I Councils of Conciliation. Recommendations .. .. .. .. .. .. 87 (See Reports of Conciliation Commissioners.) Inspectors of Factories. Permits t i under-rate workers .. .. . . .. 165 Secretaries of Unions. Permits to under-rate workers , . ~ . , .. . , , . 124
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Councils of Conciliation. The results of the work of the Commissioners of Conciliation is summarized in the following table :—
It will be seen that the total number of cases fully settled this year is only 2 short of those for last year. Considering the total number of cases dealt with in the last two years (189). it appears to mc to be extremely satisfactory that 132 of the cases have been fully settled, whilst the cases referred to tin- Court i.e., in which no settlement has been come to by the Conciliation Commissioners and their assessors —for the two years, total but 20. The cases in which a partial settlement was come to total, for the two years, 37. The reports of the three Commissioners appear in this report. Moneys recovered kor Workers dndxb various Acts. Inspectors of the Department have recovered the total sum of £1,250 13s. Id. on behalf of workers, as detailed by the table given hereunder. The amounts consisted mainly of money due for backwages, payment for holidays, overtime. &<-. The cases were not considered serious enough for prosecution, as the lapses were found to be committed through inadvertence. The following table shows the amounts collected under the various Acts according to industrial districts : —
Workers' Compensation Act. There were 21 cases brought before the Arbitration Court under this Act. 17 less than last year. As a, result. 7 workers partially incapacitated by accident received various amounts, totalling £715 17s. lod. In one case a worker wholly incapacitated by accident received £335. In I eases the widows and relatives of fatally injured workers received various amounts, totalling £1,556 ss. In 2 additional cases arising out of fatal accidents the defendants admitted liability for the amounts claimed, and the Court had merely to apportion the totals between various dependents : the amounts thus apportioned totalled £608 ss. In 2 cases the Court decided that the plaintiffs were entitled to the benefits of the Act. but ordered the parties to come to a private agreement as to the amount of compensation. Five cases were dismissed. Undoubtedly the less number of cases brought before the Court is due to the fact that the majority are settled by private arrangement between the parties. Such settlements are rendered fairly easy of calculation, as tin- Second Schedule to the Act fixes the amount of compensation payable for certain classes of accidents. Then, too, the cases already decided by the Court itself form excellent precedents for cases that subsequently arise. 1. A widow, resident in Victoria, claimed compensation for the death of her husband, a coal miner who was killed on the West Coast. It was claimed on plaintiff's behalf that deceased was domiciled in New Zealand at the time of his death, and that, his wife must therefore be considered as being likewise domiciled in New Zealand. Evidence showed that deceased had come to New
■.. , Number in which ao r j , . - ... - Nuniln-i , . ,. Settlement was made. ,,, . fodustrtal Dbtrict. fully aettled. I** , ' , - v and whole Dispute 1,,,,J - Pel tied. ,. i , was referred to < ourt. Northern and Taranaki .. .. .. ; 17 7 2 26 Wellington, Marlborough, Nekon, and Weetland 19 5 1 25 Canterbury, and Otago and Southland .. 29 2 5 36 ! Grand totals .. .. .. 65 1-1 8 87 i I
Industrial Dial riot. Under the Industrial Conciliation and Ai bit rat ion Art. Under the Factories Act. I fader the Shops and (Ifficefl Acl. Under the Wagex Protection Aoi. Northern Taranaki Wellington Westland Canterbury . . Otago and Southland .. £ 8. 113 13 13 9 196 L2 43-1 7 272 3 <l. I 7 8 8 8 £ s. 17 3 54 !) 48 17 1 6 13 18 6 14 d. 8 0 r> o 3 3 E 8. 31 5 14 9 19 i (I. 2 6 I t B. 12 5 0 15 (I. I o I.OHO .030 6 6 11 11 142 142 8 8 7 7 64 17 3 13 t) I
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Zealand a year before his death, and during that year had remitted various sums to Victoria for the upkeep of his wife. His wife contended that it was his intention to make a permanent home in the Dominion, and relied on statements in his letters to prove that contention. The Court held, however, that there was not sufficient proof_of the assertion that the deceased intended to make his permanent home in New Zealand ; the fact that during his year's residence he had not saved any money wherewith to bring over his wife and family told heavily against such an assertion. In giving judgment, the Court held that " although residence may be some small prima facie proof of domicile, it is by no means to be inferred from the fact of residence that domicile results, even although it may not appear that the party had any other residence in existence or contemplation. The plaintiff has failed, therefore, to discharge the onus of proving that her husband had abandoned his domicile of origin and acquired a domicile in New Zealand, and judgment must be for the defendant." (Decisions, &c, Vol. ix, p. 13.) (2.) In an action brought by a bushfeller against his employer, the evidence showed that while plaintiff was (on a Sunday) putting a new handle in his axe. he accidently cut off his left thimb. The decision hinged on the question whether the accident arose out of and in the course of plaintiff's employment. In holding that the accident did so arise, the Court said " The tools used by the workers engaged in bushfelling are provided by the employer, and it is the duty of the workers to keep these tools in proper order. We are satisfied from the evidence (hat it is customary for the work of repairing and sharpening tools to be done outside the ordinary working-hours, and that this work is frequently done on Sundays. In proceeding to put a new handle in his axe the plaintiff was doing part of the work which it was his duty to perform. lie was doing this work on his employer's premises, and at a time which is recognized as a proper time for doing such work. That he was doing this work with the knowledge and approval of the defendant is proved by the fact that the latter supplied him on Sunday with the new handle that was to be put into the axe. These facts bring the case clearly within the terms of the Act. and the plaintiff is entitled, therefore, to compensation." (Decisions, &c, Vol. ix, p. 21.) (3.) In an Otago case a threshing-mill worker claimed damages in consequence of an accident sustained in the course of his employment. The Court, in deciding the question of liability, declared that the case was on all-fours with that of Attwood v. Smith (W. C. Reports. Vol. ii. p. 24). and that the person liable was therefore the farmer whose corn was being threshed, and not the mill-owner who was doing the threshing. (Decisions, Vol. ix, p. 25.) (4.) In another Otago case the plaintiff was a bagger on defendant's threshing-mill, and, while travelling from one farm to another, he was told by the defendant to hold the riddle on one of the wagons. He slipped, and the wheel caught and jammed his foot. He was able three months after the accident to do light work, but his foot still required medical attention. In giving judgment, the Court said, " The case cannot be distinguished from Attwood v. Smith (W. C. Reports. Vol. ii, p. 24). According to that judgment, claimant is a mere volunteer. If the claimant was a servant at the time, what were the wages ? If there were no services there could be no wages, and therefore absolutely no basis to go upon. The owner paid nothing at all while going from farm to farm, and any service rendered he got for nothing. It was unsatisfactory, but the claimant does not seem to have been employed between farm and farm. Judgment for defendants." (Decisions, Vol. ix, p. 26.) (5.) The plaintiff in a Canterbury case was driving a '-art along a, street when he received an air-gun pellet in his eye. The pellet was fired by a mischievous boy, who, however, swore that he fired at the plaintiff's back, and that the accident was caused by the plaintiff's suddenly swinging round in his seat. The question for decision was whether the injury sustained by the plaintiff in these circumstances could be said to have arisen out of arid in the course of his employment by the defendant. The Court held that the accident was not tlie result of any peculiar danger incidental to the employment of driving, nor was it the result of anything the plaintiff was doing in the course of his work. It therefore could not be said to have arisen out of his employment, and judgment must be for the defendant. (Decisions, Vol. ix, p. 28.) The Shearers and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act, 1908. The Inspectors under this Act throughout the Dominion have had a busy time during the year, ami. as a result, the accommodation generally shows a further improvement on the con ditions which previously existed. A very pleasing feature of the year's work has been the manner in which the Department's requirements have been met by a large proportion of the sheep-farmers upon whom notices for improvements have been served. In some cases the farmers have asked to be furnished with plans and specifications of the accommodation the Department considered necessary
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to meet the requirements of the Act. These requests were immediately complied with by supplying all information on the subject. Unavoidable delay has been occasioned through a number of properties having changed hands during the year; in such cases it has been necessary to again commence proceedings by issuing fresh notices to the new proprietors. There have also been numerous cases in which unavoidable difficulties and delays have been caused, especially in the Gisborne and Tolaga Bay districts, through the difficulty experienced in carting the requisite building material to the various stations, owing to bad roads, which in many instances were rendered quite impassable by the heavy and continuous rains and floods experienced just prior to the time when the work was to have been commenced. On a request being made for an extension of time, the request has been granted, providing that the circumstances warranted it. On the other hand, there have been cases in which the proprietors have actually defied, or ignored the Department, and in these circumstances application for a Magistrate's order has been the only alternative. The following cases have been brought before the Court :— At Kaikoura a sheepowner was proceeded against for failing to provide proper accommodation for his shearers, and the Magistrate adjourned the case in order to give the defendant an opportunity to comply. On our Inspector paying a subsequent visit, he found that the Magistrate's orders had been satisfactorily complied with, and at the adjourned hearing the case was accordingly withdrawn. At Herbertville a similar case was brought before the Court, and the sheepowner. who had failed to comply with a notice which had been served on him. was ordered by the .Magistrate to carry out Unrequired improvements within two months. In this case also the order was fully complied with to the satisfaction of the local Inspector. Costs and expenses to the amount of £1 13s. were allowed. Three cases at Tolaga Bay and one at Gisborne were dismissed by the Magistrate on the ground that the notices had not been served as required by the Act. his Worship holding that service by registered letter was not sufficient compliance with section 6 (2), notwithstanding the fact that receipts for the letters were held by the local Inspector, and produced by him in the Court. I need hardly point out that this decision means more expense and delay in carrying out the provisions of the Act. Wherever possible I shall instruct the Department's officers to deliver the required notice at the time of the original inspection, so that a second visit will not be necessary. Another case of neglect to comply with a notice issued by the Department was heard at Wanganui. and the presiding Magistrate ordered the defendant to carry out the required improvements by the 30th June, 1911 ; and again, in the same Court, another sheepowner, charged with a similar offence, gave a satisfactory undertaking to the Magistrate that the notice would be fully complied with before the next shearing season, and the case was thereupon withdrawn. During the period under review numerous complaints were received from Secretaries of Unions in various parts of the Dominion as to the accommodation provided for the shearers at certain stations. These complaints were promptly investigated, and in some instances were found to be justified. Tindefects complained about were at once ordered to be remedied, .and, as a rule, the desired improve ments were duly carried into effect; on the other hand, a large number of the complaints reported to the Department were groundless. Some of our Inspectors have from time to time suggested, at the instigation of the shearers them selves, that the use of tents for sleeping purposes be in certain cases allowed. These cases have arisen in the warmer climates and where Maori shearers are employed. In many cases the Maoris prefer tents, and even go to the extent of pulling down bunks provided for them in accommodation buildings. It must be admitted that tents are preferable in such cases, especially where, as is usually the case, the Maoris take their families with them, and anything approaching privacy cannot be obtained except by means of tents. There is also the advantage that, when shearing is over, which is a matter of only a few weeks, the tents can be cleared away and the place easily cleaned up. The suggestion has, however, been looked upon as being liable to abuse. The plan has in a number of instances been given a trial, it being strictly stipulated that in no case could the proposal be entertained unless the shearers themselves expressed a preference for this kind of accommodation. The result in the few instances allowed has so far been satisfactory. During the year a total of 320 places were inspected under the Act. Of this total, 205 were found to be satisfactory. Minor alterations were necessary in 29 cases, 27 required extensive alterations, and in 16 instances no accommodation whatever was provided. In 43 cases additional buildings are to be erected. The whole of the work requiring attention, as indicated, is now in hand, and I hope to report that the buildings have been completed, added to, or altered, as the case may be, before next shearing season opens. Details showing the inspections made, and condition of the accommodation provided in the several districts in the Dominion are given at the end of this report.
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Scaffolding Inspection Act. This Act continues to work smoothly, and the Inspectors are doing very useful work in safeguarding, as far as possible, the lives and limbs of the workers engaged in working upon scaffolds. The accidents under the Act unfortunately show a large increase over the returns for the previous year (there being 121 accidents as against 66 in 1909 10). although it cannot be said that any of them were due to structural defects in scaffolding. The following totals show particulars regarding the accidents in the different districts :
It will be noted that 50 per cent, of the accidents are slight—that is, necessitating only a day or two's absence from work. There were 5 fatal accidents, as against 2 during the previous year. Of these 5 fatalities, one man lost his life through a sudden gust of wind blowing over a trestle on which he was working ; another through a fall off a roof owing to a mis-step ; in the third case the workman slipped on a clay bank and rolled against some projecting steel bars, one of which penetrated his body and caused blood-poisoning, from which he died. The remaining two accidents were caused through falls off scaffolds, one from a height of 16 ft. and another 50 ft. There were 34 cases taken before the Court under the Act for the following offences :— v , (..a Number of Cases Nature ot Offence. . , taKcn. Failing to notify Inspector of intention lo erect scaffolding .. ..28 Failing to notify Inspector of accident . . . . . . . . . . 5 Failing to comply with directions from Inspector re erection of scaffolding . . 1 Two of the cases were dismissed, one on the ground that when the scaffolding was erected it did not exceed 16 ft. in height, although since the time of erection the ground had been excavated. The other case was dismissed as it was proved the scaffolding was not 16 ft, from the " structural base." Servants' Registry Offices Act. I have little to report in reference to the working of this Act, which continues to give little or no trouble in its administration. From the various inspections made throughout New Zealand it would appear that the provisions of the. Act are observed. The abuse pointed out in last year's report as to certain registry - office keepers selecting men for employment when the vacancy had already been filled has not been so evident this year. The Inspector at Palmerston North refers to a few cases of the kind which happened during the period, whilst the Masterton Inspector points out that advertisements are kept in the Press after the positions have actually been filled. In this latter ease men are attracted to the town only to find that the work is not offering. There were two cases under the Act; both charges were against one defendant for conducting a servants' registry office without a license. Convictions were obtained in each case. Industrial Statistics. The industrial statistics contained in this report are compiled on the same lines as in the previous years (see tables 1-5). The Department has had under consideration for some time past the question of improving upon these statistics. They have hitherto been based on information gathered mainly as on the Ist April In each year, when, of course, some trades are not in full operation, while others may be particularly busy; the information gathered does not, therefore, give a fair indication as to the extent of the industries carried on throughout the year. The Department accordingly has in view the matter of making these statistics more comprehensive by covering the operations of the various industries throughout the whole year, and at the same tirrie of making them more reliable by securing more definite data from manufacturers.
District. Slight. Moderate. Serious. Fatal. Total. Auckland.. Wellington Nelson Westland . . Canterbury OtagO and Southland 45 7 7 •) 11 1 I 3 8 6 1(1 5 1 5 (i I 1 1 70 II 1 4 20 15 61 30 30 27 124
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As it would be impracticable to attempt to collect such complete data every year, it is proposed to do so once in five years only, in the year in which the census is taken, especially as the census Department also collects statistics concerning the industries of the Dominion at that time, which statistics, I should add, have in the past to some extent duplicated those collected by the Labour Department, In order to avoid the overlapping, arrangements have been completed by which the Labour Department will, in future, collect all information concerning hands employed, wages paid, time worked, &c, while the Census Department will confine its attention to information relating to the cost and value of manufactures, Ac..: the statistics compiled by the two Departments to appear in a joint publication and to be embodied in the statistical volumes issued by the Government. When the notices were issued to manufacturers in April of last year, intimating the returns that would be required by the two Departments, some exception was taken to what was termed their " inquisitorial" nature. I cannot, of course, speak regarding the information required by the Census Department, but I would mention that, before issuing the notices so far as they relate to the Labour Department, full inquiries were made from large and representative manufacturers and others which went to show that no great difficulty would be experienced in the collection of the information required. Whatever difficulty was anticipated by employers was, I believe, largely removed when it was found that it was not proposed to ask for the information more than once in five years, and also that the filling in of the wage-sheets supplied by the Department would be a more simple matter than the compiling of an intricate return showing averages. &c, although in the ease of large firms it necessarily entailed an amount of clerical labour in copying the items from the wage-books. This statement would appear to be borne out by the fact that very little difficulty has been experienced in the collection of the wage-sheets, and I would like to take this opportunity of expressing the thanks of the Department to those many employers who so readily acceded to the requests of the Department, and also to the New Zealand Employers' Federation, for assistance rendered by them. I trust that when the statistics are published their usefulness to all concerned in the welfare, of the industries of the Dominion will warrant the extra trouble taken this year. The returns are now coming in rapidly, and it is hoped that the compilation of the statistics will be completed in about six months' time. Table 6 (showing comparison between minimum award rates and rates actually paid) is being omitted from this report, as it is proposed to compile the same from the more complete information above referred to. Cost of Living. As indicated in the last annual report, I have endeavoured during this year to obtain some reliable statistics in regard to the cost of living. For years the matter of obtaining some data of a reliable nature has received the earnest consideration of the Department, and the lead established by the Commonwealth of Australia was taken advantage of during the current year in instituting an inquiry on a smaller but similar scale throughout this Dominion. The method adopted in the Commonwealth of supplying booklets in which workers could keep an account of household expenses was followed in New Zealand, with certain modifications. The inquiry was limited to the chief towns of New Zealand, 750 books being sent to each of our officers in Auckland. Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin respectively, who in turn sought the co-operation of unionists and workers of all classes for the purpose of keeping a correct tally of income and expenditure for the twelve months commencing from the Ist October, 1910, to the 31st September. 1911, inclusive. Full publicity through the Press was given to the fact that the Department was seeking this record, and the co-operation of the public concerned was asked so as to bring the matter to a successful issue." The whole of the 750 books were not fully distributed in any of the centres, an average of about 600 only being issued. Some of the members of the unions declined to assist in the matter, while others took the matter up enthusiastically, no doubt because it was the desire of the officials to obtain the records for future use. in presenting then cases before the Court of Arbitration. The information supplied by individuals will be kept strictly confidential, and it is hoped, if the booklets have been faithfully kept by a sufficient number of workers, to publish an interesting return, either prior to or in connection with the next annual report of the Department. Regular haif-yearly returns continue to be published in the Department's Journal showing the the prices of commodities and rents in the four chief centres, and the prices of commodities in the secondary towns of the Dominion. As the return was inaugurated in 1906, the various changes from year to year in the prices of food used from day to day afford interesting study, although for comparative purposes the period (1906-10) is rather short. The usefulness of the return will increase as the years pass by.
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Women's Employment Branches. These branches, whilst not showing the same result as to the number of persons assisted last year, continue to do very useful work. For the twelve months just ended, 2,244 women and girls have been assisted to employment mostly in domestic service. This total represents a decrease of 547 persons assisted over those for the year ending 31st March. 1910, and is to be accounted for solely by the fact that applicants for employment were not offering. The difficulty in securing domestic workers grows more acute from day to day, although the conditions of employment continue to improve, both in regard to wages paid and hours worked. Competent domestics can easily command positions at from 15s. to £1 per week and found, in addition to obtaining holiday-leave weekly. As pointed out in almost the whole of the report* of officers in charge of these branches, this dearth of domestic workers entails great hardship upon family life, especially upon those parents having young children to bring up and the ordinary housework to attend to. The position is put very clearly by Miss Bremner (in charge of the Wellington office). The fact that such high wages can now be secured by girls prevents any families, where the income is only moderate, obtaining the assistance of an extra hand. I cannot emphasize too strongly how greatly this must affect the health of mothers and. incidentally, the birth-rate. Of the total number of women assisted (2.21 I). 117 were married, and 1,827 were single or widows : 235 came from Great Britain and 70 from the Commonwealth of Australia, the balance hailing from either the North or South Island of New Zealand. " Sedgwick " Hoys. At the end of January last there arrived in the Dominion a party of 50 boys who had been selected in England to take up work on New Zealand farms. The inaugurator of the scheme, Mr. T. E. Sedgwick, chose the boys, and the High Commissioner for New Zealand passed them as being suitable for the work they were 10 undertake in New Zealand. The party comprised. 25 lads from Liverpool and 25 from London, and their ages ranged from sixteen to nineteen years. Each boy was required, previous to selection, to pass a strict medical examination, and to produce two certificates as to character. On the arrival of the lads, they were met on the vessel, and the impression the boys made was very favourable. Positions were already secured for all of the boys, and the work of arranging for their transit to their respective employers was undertaken immediately after they landed. The majority of the party were sent away to their destinations within twenty-four hours of arrival, and although some of the boys travelled as far as Whangarei in the North, and to beyond Invercargill in the South, there was no hitch in the arrangements, and all the boys were at work within a lew days after leaving the ship. The Department instituted a new procedure with regard to the future of these lads. In order to equip them to take up agricultural work as a, livelihood, an agreement was entered into between the farmers, the Department, and the employees, in which it was agreed as follows: — (1.) The term of engagement (generally three years, but varying with age of employee); at certain wages weekly : and for payment of pocket-money. (2.) For the employer to teach the business of sheep, agricultural, general fanning, &c ; to maintain the employee with proper food, clothes, &c, and for proper treatment; and to afford opportunity at least once every Sunday to attend place, of divine worship, if such place is within three miles of residence. (3.) For the employee to serve truly and faithfully during term, to conform to orders, in- honest, upright, and diligent. (4.) For the employer to pay wages (except pocket-money) to the Secretary of Labour or his appointee, who will keep in trust for employee, and after any debts are paid hand over balance to employee, on his reaching twenty-one years of age (or earlier, at discretion of Secretary). (5.) For the employer to have right, if employee guilty of misconduct, or for other reason approved by Secretary, to dismiss employee, fourteen clear days' previous notice in writing to be given to Secretary ; if conduct justifies instant dismissal, notice to be given by employer to Secretary within three days. (6.) Secretary to have power to appoint visitor to employer's farm at reasonable times, to inquire into treatment of employee, and as to whether employer and employee are abiding by agreement. Secretary to have power to terminate the agreement if employer is not abiding by terms of agreement, employer to have no redress or remedy for such withdrawal or loss of service.
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The rates of pay vary from ss. to 15s. per week. and. except in a few instances, clothing is provided in addition. As the boys were generally larger in stature and older ill years than the Department at first expected, many of the employers gave the question of wages reconsideration, and the Department was thus, in the ease of boys over seventeen years of age. able to make agreements satisfactory to all parties. Arrangements were also made as indicated in the agreements that the earnings of the lads were to be kept in trust by the Secretary for Labour until the term of agreement expired. A nominal amount of pocket-money is allowed each boy. Printed booklets with a few notes for guidance as to conduct, and the relation of the Department towards them, were handed to each lad before leaving Wellington, together with ready-addressed letter-cards, so that they could communicate on or before the 10th of each month. These booklets also provided money columns in which the boys could keep a check on their earnings, and incidentally learn a simple system of book-keeping. The experiment, so far as the Department is concerned, has been fairly launched, and satisfaction has been expressed on all sides as to the thoroughness and completeness of the Department's arrange ments. It marks another step forward in the immigration question, and it is hoped that the result will prove successful. It is too early yet for any real weaknesses to become manifest, but, even after two months' experience, there are several suggestions to make in order to meet difficulties likely to arise in the future. Time is the only true test as to whether the boys and the employers will remain loyal to the agreements entered into. During certain seasons of the year, when labour is difficult to obtain, some other employers offer tempting wages for special work, and it is only reasonable to assume that some of the lads will be inclined to be led away by this promise of extra remuneration. On the other hand, during winter, some of the employers of the boys, owing to slackness of work, may wish to get rid of the boys, and with a view to testing these points. I certainly urge the desirability of the scheme being given a fairly thorough trial. The boys are new to the work, are in strange surroundings far removed from relatives and friends, and have been brought up in two of the world's greatest cities. Their appearance on arrival showed that the majority of them had known some cruel hardships, and a lew questions as to past experiences made it clear that the want of regular food and occupation was their chief need. Registration of Barmaids. By section 36 of the Licensing Amendment Act. 1910, the duty was imposed on mc to register barmaids who at any time within one year before tin' passing of the Act (i.e., prior to 21st November, 1910) had been employed as barmaids in any licensed premises for any continuous period not less than three months; applications for registration, accompanied by statutory declaration, are to be made before the Ist June, 1911. On receipt of the applications and declarations in the forms prescribed by the regulations to this Act. it is intended to make inquiries as to the bona fides of each application, and to verify the statements of declarants. Every endeavour will be made to complete the registration by the 30th .I unc of those fulfilling the requirements of the Act, and, providing there is no undue delay in tho receipt of the applications and declarations, the work of registration should be completed by that time. Labour Journal. The Journal of the Department has now reached its nineteenth year of publication, and it continues to receive a good deal of support from the general public It has a very wide circulation outside the Dominion itself, and in Great Britain the number of readers has increased largely during the period. As was mentioned in the previous report of the Department, it does not receive the support of persons directly interested in the Dominion itself that one would expect, although everj care has been taken in the compilation of the monthly returns relating to the state of trade and employment in the chief and secondary towns of the Dominion, and also in the selection of reading mailer. The decisions of the Courts affecting labour generally are culled from the English Labour Gazette and from the Canadian and American Journals of similar Departments, and every effort is made to keep employers and employees in the Dominion up to date in this respect. The poor support received from secretaries of unions throughout the Dominion in the offer made to them some two years ago to publish their own reports (in respect to the industries in which their members are concerned) is also surprising. The reports received from such a source range from two to six monthly. Possibly the explanation for this apathy on the. part of unions' secretaries is that they are quite content with the reports of the Department's officers.
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Other Publications. During the year Volume xi of "Awards. Recommendations. Agreements. &c., under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act" was published. With the volume an improved appendix was included, showing the various recommendations, agreements, awards, important interpretations, and enforcements under the Act since its inception to the 31st December, 1010. An additional column was included, showing the area covered by each award and agreement, and the whole appendix to date has been revised to show the exact trades covered. This volume should prove very handy for reference purposes. Digests of the decisions under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act and Workers' Compensation Act are also well in hand, and will be published in June next. These two digests summarize the decisions of the Court of Arbitration under the respective Acts for the year ending 31st December. 1910. Vol. ix of cases taken under the Workers' Compensation Act was also issued during the year. This volume contains the whole of the cases decided upon by the Court of Arbitration during the year Ist January to 31st December. MHO. with complete index. Vols, i■ ix. The Departmental Library. The library at the Head Office continues to grow each year in size, completeness, and usefulness. Fresh supplies of books are continually being received from nearly all quarters of the world, including the United Kingdom. Canada. France. Germany, Holland. Belgium, Russia. Sweden. Spain, Austria. Italy, Denmark. Argentine. South Africa. Commonwealth of Australia, and the several States of America. From the United Kingdom and the Australian Commonwealth have been received a valuable set of legislative measures which makes the Department's collection of labour laws practically complete and up to date. Various other publications have also come to hand dealing fully with social and economic subjects, such as workmen's insurance against unemployment, old-age pensions, &c. : A publication of great interest to all who make a study of labour legislation is the " Bulletin of the International Labour Office " (published in Berne. Switzerland), which gives a general survey of Acts passed throughout the world. Four volumes are already complete, and the fifth is now in progress. The opportunity afforded by the Department to the general public to use tin- library lias been availed of to some extent during the past year, but to the officers of the Department itself the library has proved of great service an almost indispensable aid in its everyday work. General. The correspondence of the Department, inward and outward, continues to show an appreciable increase During tin- year there were 15,993 letters despatched, and 14,561 received : 1.259 telegrams were sent from the Department, and 1.239 received. In addition to these totals, there were approximately 40,000 circulars issued in connected with the Department's work. The increase in the correspondence work this year is no doubt attributed partly to the distribution and placing of the Sedgwick boys, to notifying employers and workers of the requirements of legislation passed last session, and a good deal of additional work was also imposed by the provisions of the Licensing Act. 1910, relating to the registration of barmaids. Notices totalling many thousands were also sent to occupiers of both factories and shops and to employers generally under the awards and industrial agreements mad? by the Court of Arbitration. In ordinary correspondence alone the work during the year has been the heaviest on record. Conclusion. I cannot close this report without referring to the valuable work done by m\ predecessor, Mr. Edward Tregear, 1.5.0.. who retired from active service al the end of January last. Fortwenl\ years, liom the inception of the Department, he filled the position of Secretary for Labour with conspicuous and marked ability. He was and is still regarded with the deepest respe; t and esteem by the whole of the staff throughout the Dominion. J. LOMAS, Secretary for Labour.
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REPORTS OF LOCAL INSPECTORS OF FACTORIES AND AGENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR. AUCKLAND. Sir, — Department of Labour, Auckland, 9th April, 1911. I have the honour to submit for your consideration my report for the year ending 'llsi March, 1911. liABOUIt. During the year all classes of labour have maintained a satisfactory condition. All branches of tlie building trade have been brisk, and continue so. In tlie skilled labour trades the only exception to the general activity is the iron trade; engineering and its branches have not been busy during the year, and are still languishing. Unskilled labour lias had a very successful year, the activity in tlie building trade, the extensive contracts in connection witli the city drainage scheme, and the work done in street-formation having given employment to a large number of men. Throughout the year 1,150 men were sent to work through this office — i.e., 246 married, with 723 dependents, and 1,204 single men. Eight hundred and eight wove sent to Government and railway works and 642 to private work It is satisfactory to note that so large a proportion is sent to private employ, as it is evidence that this branch of the Department's work is growing in favour, and holding its own in the estimation of private employers. Factories Act. This Act is, as usual, working very smoothly, and is giving very little trouble so far as evasions are concerned. The period under review- lias been a very satisfactory one. Most factories, in all branches of trade, have been working full-handed and on full time, and in the clothing and shirtmaking trades there lias been a general complaint from factory-owners that they cannot tret enough hands to cope with tlie work, and that in consequence there are many machines idle. As already mentioned, the engineering factories are not busy, nor have they been so at any time during the year; the work done has been mostly repairing. During the year 1,513 factories were registered, a decrease of 28 as compared with last year. Four hundred and forty-nine permits to young persons have been issued — i.e., 195 boys and 254 girls. There is a decrease of 55 in the number of permits issued to boys since last year's return, and an increase of 9 in the case of the girls. Two thousand and twenty-two women and boys worked 70,417 hours overtime during the year. Two hundred and thirty-nine accidents in factories have been reported during the year : 4 were fatal; 23 wore of a serious nature; and 212 of a slight nature, consisting of bruises or cuts incidental to factory-life. There is always an element of risk to persons working amongst machinery, and every care is taken to sec that gear and belting are protected in order to minimize the risk : and should cases come under the Department's notice which warrant attention they are at once referred to the Inspector of Machinery for action. There were 15 cases before tlie S.M. Court for breaches of the Factories Act : 3 were taken against Chinese laundrymen under the amendment of last year for working on Saturday afternoon. These cases were dismissed, it being held that tlie amendment was ineffective in such cases. Convictions and penalties were secured in the other cases. The sum of .£l6 7s. Id. was paid into the Department as arrears of wages due to workers. to whom it was duly disbursed. Shops and Offices Act. The provisions of this Act are very generally observed, with the result that there is very little attempt at evasion of its requirements. There were 1,778 shops registered for the year, as a result of shop to shop inspection. During the year 829 persons worked 13.930 hours' overt inn (415 men 8,606 hours, and 414 women 5,324 hours). There were 14 prosecutions for breaches of the Act, resulting in 13 convictions with penalties, and 1 dismissal. During the year the sum of £5 ss. 2d. was paid to the Department by employers (beingarrears of wages due to assistants), and in turn paid to the persons concerned. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are at present 31 offices registered. Very little trouble is experienced in the administration of this Act. Its provisions are w-ell known, and the fact that so many of the persons who register at these offices also apply at the Women's Branch of the Department acts as a deterrent against abuses. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. So far as this office is immediately concerned—viz., in respect to the enforcement of awards and agreements, ice. —this Act is working fairly satisfactorily.
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Five hundred and ninety-one inquiries have been made into alleged breaches during the year. with the result that 173 cases were taken before the Court; convictions were secured in 121 instances, while 52 cases were dismissed. The remaining 418 complaints inquired into were discovered to be either unfounded or the offence so trivial or technical that the offenders were officially warned. In addition to the above number of inquiries, there arc many cases inquired into by tho Inspectors and myself which have not been of sufficient importance to require being placed on record. In the course of the period under review £89 18s. 7d. was paid to the Department by employers as arrears of wages Awe to workers, and in due course this amount was handed to the workers concerned. Conclusion. In conclusion, 1 have to thank the officers of the Public Health, the Public Works, and the Inspection of Machinery Departments for their willing assistance rendered whenever required. I also wish to thank the members of my staff for the cheerful and willing manner in which they attend to their various and ever-increasing duties. I have, «fee, James Shanaghan, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
WELLINGTON. Sir, — * Department of Labour, Wellington, 20th April, 1911. I have the honour to submit for your consideration my report on the working of the Factories. Shops and Offices, &C, Acts during the year ended 31st March, 1911. General. Notwithstanding occasional depressing statements received from some of the retailers in the city, an analysis of the reports from all sources shows trade and business throughout the year to have been fairly good, and undoubtedly a marked improvement on that of last year. In most eases where shopkeepers have complained, trade has righted itself according to seasons and circumstances. In the meat trade alone slackness is evidenced by the closing of several butchers' shops. Confirmation of a general improvement, however, is manifested by the fact of there being no dearth of employment during the year, and also by the reports received from manufacturers, who have had a very busy year. This has been particularly noticeable in respect to the clothing, shirt, woollen-milling, and boot, factories, and occupiers in these industries have constantly deplored the scarcity of female labour, declaring that this shortage of workers has been a very decided hindrance to a proper development of their respective businesses. The main cause of this difficulty is, no doubt, the limited population of young people in the Dominion; but another undoubtedly is that so many avenues in what, is deemed to he more genteel employment, such as clerical work, are now open to female workers. An advertisement for a dentist's assistant or a lady clerk will draw fifty applications, perhaps more, to one response to a similar advertisement for a hand in a boot or clothing factory. Building Trades. —Beyond the new post-office, there have been few large contracts in band during the year, but the statistics of the City Building Superintendent show the total value of the building-work for which permits were issued during the year was £343,403, whilst for the previous year the value was £366,819. This shows a decrease for the year, but the margin is much too small to cause anxiety, and must indicate that work has not been far below normal conditions. Work has also freely offered in the country districts. A slight depression was reported in July, but this was of very short duration; and constant employment may be said to have generally offered in the building trades throughout the year. Woodworking Trades. —The furniture trade revived beyond expectations, and business is reported as being very much brighter than during the previous year. Boxmnking ami coopering have been very steady,, but sawmilling has been on the slow side. Leather Trades. —Boot-factories have been at high pressure. Ope firm built extensive new premises. Occupiers complain strongly of the scarcity of female machinists, and the failure to secure this class of worker prevents employment being given to a large number of male operatives. Saddlery and harnessmaking has been sufficiently steady to employ all competent workers. Clothing Trades. —Clothing, shirt, and woollen-milling factories have had a very busy year, also experiencing great difficulty in securing female labour. This has occasioned considerable overtime being worked. The printing and bookbinding trades report the year as the best for some time, good steady business being maintained throughout. Coachbuilding lias been slack, due no doubt to the great advance in tlie use of motor-cars. Several firms have added a department for motor-car work, and in this branch and in motor and cycle shops business has been brisk. The revival in the frozen-meat trade was noticeable by the increased activity, in season, at freezing and preserving works; and in tanning, currying, and fellmongering works full employment has been maintained. In the match-making industry up-to-date additional premises have been built and machines installed for the making of wooden matches, a process hitherto foreign to the Dominion.
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Several linns engaged in the manufacture of sauces, pickles, and oilmen's stores have built new factories At Evans Bay an extensive and modern laundry has been built by a shipping company; this will take away from local laundries the work hitherto distributed to them. At the same place the company is building extensive repairing works and stores. When completed, this new departure will be a big industrial asset to the district. The Factories Act. The full acceptance of this Act as a necessary measure by all concerned makes the enforcement of its provisions now an easy task. Every factory in the district has been visited during the year, and the conditions obtaining for the welfare of employees have been brought up 10 the requirements of the Act. In a number of instances the means tor escape in case of lire have required improvement, and in some cases. whilst provision has been made as to the mode of exit, staircases, iVc, the approaches have not always been kept clear, and it lias been necessary to impress on the occupiers the necessity of keeping the avenues of exit char at all times. During the year several new buildings were erected for factory purposes. Before the erection of same was gone on with I wrote to the owners suggesting, in their own interests, that plans be submitted in order to ascertain whether the requirements of the Act would be met; and in the preliminary survey of the plans various adjustments were shown to be necessary, which if left to the completion of the buildings would have entailed considerable extra expense and delay. I have since written to the secretary of the Architects' Association suggesting that plans of all buildings likely to be used for factory purposes Ik submitted to the Department before erection is begun. In the interests of their clients it is hoped that this course will be followed. Following on the amendment passed last yea,-, attention has been given to the workinghours of laundries, in order to see that, as required by the amendment, no work has been done, by either employers or employees, before 7. to a.m. or after 7 p.m. without permits. Undoubtedly this amendment was made to prevent Chinese laundry-proprietors from competing unfairly with Europeans by working excessive hours; but so far. owing no doubt to slackness of the trade, the restriction has not appeared necessary. The extension of the limit of overtime under section 22 will, mainly on account of the scarcity of female labour in many industries, be found very useful. The provisions of section 32 (aa) ami section 38 (3), prohibiting deduction from the weekly wages of young persons on account of lost time and holidays respectively, might, I consider, be extended to apply to all females irrespective of age. Several factory occupiers have expressed the same opinion, urging that this universal application would be preferable to tho present discrimination as to age. With regard to the time foi- taking proceedings for offences under sections 32, 38, and 54, I respectively submit that the limit of time (section 61) should be extended to at least six months. During the year 1,098 factories were registered, an increase of 31 over the previous year. Certificates of fitness to young persons under sixteen years of age to work in factories wenissued to 393 persons, 149 boys and 244 girls. This shows an increase of 107 on the number issued last year. During the year 54,902 hours' overtime was worked by 2,010 boss and women, an increase of 12,280 hours on the number recorded last year. There were 107 accidents reported, an increase of 44 on the number reported last year. Two were fatal. Both occurred at meat-works. Of the others, none was serious enough to call for comment. In every instance specific enquiry was made, and advice given in respect to compen sntion, &c. Prosecutions. — Although there have been a number of breaches and omissions on the part of occupiers, such a ready and prompt compliance has been given to requests for adjustment that it has not been necessary to take proceedings in a single instance. In connection with these adjustments a sum of £36 6s. sd. has been recovered and disbursed to the workers concerned. Sinn's and Offices Act. During the year 1,571 shops were registered, an increase of 33 over those of the previous year. Inspection was made of every shop in the districf, careful attention being paid to the con ditions obtaining for the health and welfare of the assistants. In this respect the reports were very favourable, adjustments being necessary in only a few instances. The Amendment Act of 1910 now brings hotels and restaurants more completely under the Act, particularly with regard to the regulation of the working-hours. As these are fixed on a fairly liberal scale—a ten-hour day—little difficulty is anticipated in its enforcement. The weekly half-holiday, now assured to all workers in restaurants, while previously only waiters and waitresses were entitled to it, removes a hardship which existed far too long. In respect to the keeping of a " holiday-book," difficulty is experienced in getting tho assistants to sign it before leaving the premises, as required by the amendment. The provision requiring the occupier of a shop to keep a wages and time book is already found to be a great factor in enabling Inspectors to enforce the law respecting wages and overtime. Clause 13, requiring the registration of each shop in the name of one person as occupier, and the restriction of evening work to such person and his family, was, I understand, enacted to meet cases of unfair competition by small traders working in partnership to the detriment of those employing a number of assistants. While no doubt this provision has bad the desired effect, considerable complaints are made by small traders at the interference with their business. Personally I think that the abuse which this amendment was designed to prevent related only to one or two industries, and if the amendment bad been limited accordingly very little real complaint would have been heard.
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. . 1 think the time is i ipe for general closing-hours of all shops, except in a few trades, to be 'fixed. This opinion is voiced by a great number of shopkeepers, ami is continued by the number of " requisitions" fixing closing-hours in the respective trades in force under section 25, which are got up by the shopkeepers themselves. The enforcement of the provisions as to closing and ceasing work has been very complete during tin year, systematic inspection having been made on each closing-day and in the evening of every working-day in the week. I would suggest that provision should lie made to specifically class laundry receiving-depots, dyers', tailors', and boot-repairers' premises as shops, as in my opinion the present interpretation of a shop does not include them. There is no provision such as in the Factories Act for insuring propel- means for escape in case of lire in shops. I submit this should be remedied by inserting a clause similar to that in the Factories Act. I find that the close inspection made in respect lo the provisions of the Act generally has tended to make shopkeepers more fully recognize their responsibilities. This is manifested by there being only i 7 prosecutions during the year. Conviction was obtained in each instance, but no case calls for any special comment. A number of minor eases were settled, without recourse to Court, and a sum of £7 19s, Id. was recovered and paid to the respective payees. Warrants for overtime were issued to 856 shop-assistants, who worked 16,887 hours' overt imp during the year. Servants' Registry Offices. During the year I original licenses were issued, and 6 renewed. Inspection of all offices disclosed a full compliance with the law,,. No complaints from any source reached mc. Shearers' and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act. Inspection was made of all shearing-sheds under the scope of the Act within a radius of twenty-five miles of the city. The report in every instance was favourable. Workers' Compensation Act. In respect to accidents in factories, advice was given to persons injured as to the benefits lo which they were entitled under this Act. The Department's advice lias also been sought by outside claimants. I again submit that no settlement should be effected without reference being first made to a Magistrate or an Inspector of Factories; also, that in no case should a worker have to bear the cost of any medical certificate be is asked by the employer or insurance company to produce. I have. &c, E. Lb Chen. The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
Sir,— 21st April, 1911. I beg to report on the administration of the various awards under the Industrial Con oiliation and Arbitration Act in the city and suburbs of Wellington since my resuming charge of this work in June last, as follows : — There have been no casus calling for special mention during the period under review different from those dealt with in previous years. A great deal of work has, however, been done under the Act, and a very large number of complaints of non-observance of the various awards have been made by union secretaries requiring a good deal of careful investigation. In many instances breaches were disclosed, but a considerable number ol the complaints were found to be groundless. The offences committed show a large decrease on previous years, and the flagrant breaches, so conspicuous in years gone by, have now almost completely disappeared, hi almost all cases it was found where breaches bad taken place that they had been committed either through ignorance on the part of the employer or through carelessness. There is now a greater tendency on the part of all concerned to endeavour to observe the terms of the awards. A few employers, however, still exist who attempt to "dodge or defy the awards. I have found cases during the year where an employer has persuaded his employees to sign the wages-book for a wage equal to the award late, where in fact the employees were receiving only a few shillings per week, and in some cases only their food and clothing. Such cases are difficult to prove, and it is usually after an employee leaves or falls out with his employer that the breaches come to light. In BUCh cases both employer and worker should be severely dealt with. The preference clause under the awards continues to give dissatisfaction to many employers, and many breaches of this clause have been committed. An employer is frequently too ready to take a man's word as to bis being a member of the union, or else does not even bother to ask if he belongs to it. The mere fact of an employer asking a man if he belongs to a union, and receiving an affirmative answer, is not sufficient, and I have always advised employers, when engaging men. to ask for the membership tickets. If this were (lone fewer breaches would occur. Some difficulty has been experienced under the Carpenters and Joiners' award in getting employers who have started business without any capital to pay their workers their wages at the required time. In several cases during the year I found that employers bad started in business in this way, and were dependent on progress payments I'm- their men's wages. Until such payments were forthcoming Hie men had to go without their pay. Prosecutions for this offence were taken during the year.
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The difficulty in getting employers to keep the proper time and wages book that has been experienced in the past has now almost disappeared, and it is very rarely an employer is found not to be keeping such a book. A groat deal of attention has been paid during the year to the accommodation provided for workers jn hotels and restaurants who are working under the Cooks ami Waiters' award, (one rally speaking, the accommodation provided was good, but instances were found where an improvement was required, and in all cases any suggestions made by mc were readily given effect to. In this connection 1 have received great assistance from Chief Inspector Schauer, of the Public Health Department. The number ol complaints received from union secretaries during the year was 298. All of these were carefully investigated, and 44 prosecutions wore taken. The investigations of the other complaints did not disclose breaches which warranted Court procedure, and wore settled by the collection of back wages. Tin- fines inflicted amounted to £45 155.. and back wages collected to £81 10s. 6d. In addition to the investigations abovi mentioned, a large amount of general inspection-work has been done, and numerous visits have been paid to all the suburbs of Wellington, including Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Akatarawa. Day's May. ami Wainuiomata. The above work has necessitated a large amount of office-work, and, in addition to this, information and advice under the various labour laws has been given lo the numerous callers asking for same. I have, Ac, C. F. Aldridge, The Chief Inspector of factories, Wellington. Inspector of Awards.
CHRISTCHURCH. Slit,— Department ol Labour, Christchurch, 22nd April, 1911. 1 herewith submit my report on the work of the Department in this district for the year ending the 31st March, 1911." The year just passed has been an uneventful one. Trade generally has fully recovered from the depression of the previous year. The tightness in the money-market has disappeared, and cash seems plentiful for purposes of trade and for investment. Building operations have continued without intermission during the whole year, anil tlie winter months passed without any noticeable falling-off in the trade. Certainly the class of buildings erected did not provide much work I'm- stonemasons, ami. in consequence, many of the operatives in this trade left for other cities of the Dominion where this class of work was more plentiful; the operatives in the other branches of the trade were kepi fairly well employed, and a good year must be recorded. The agriculturalimplement trade has been about on a par with previous years, ami no appreciable improvement has been noticeable. The boot and shoe trade lias not been quite 80 prosperous as in some past seasons; several manufacturers are of the opinion that the protective duty has succeeded ill keeping the shoddy boots out of the country, but the importations of the better class of boots and shoes have increased during the year; the female workers in these factories have been kept nearly constantly at work during the year. and the male workers have made fair time, but the very decided falling-off in the amount of overtime worked clearly indicates the position of trade. Another factor that brought about some slackness in the trade, and caused a number of the workers to leave foi- other districts, or to take up employment out of the trade, was the closingdown of one fairly large hoot ami shoe manufacturing business; fortunately, most of those thrown out of work ultimately succeeded in getting employment in other factories. The clothing manufacturers have bad a ver\ big year, the number of workers engaged being ever on the increase. Employers have complained frequently about tin- scarcity of female workers in the costume, clothing, ami bat and cap making departments. It is bard to understand the difficulties some firms have in obtaining the necessary labour, seeing that good wages are offering, ami the general eon ditions of the factories in regard to sanitation ami other essentials necessary to insure the health of the worker are strictly complied with. The labour laws have been administered without the difficulties which usually arise when enactments are amended or extended, as the employers are well organized, and watch with interest any new- legislation affecting them; and the general secretary of their association issues circulars bearing upon the principal sections of the Acts altered and amended to the members of the various employers' unions. The attention given to repairs to workers' dwellings has entailed a considerable amount of work. Care has been taken to see that the work done to the order of the Department has been properly carried out. Most of the supervision of the work has fallen upon the shoulders of the Scaffolding Inspector, who has shown special aptitude for the work, bis past practical experience helping him considerably. Shearers' and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act. A number of stations and farms have been visited to see whether the accommodation provided is in accordance with the requirements of the Act, and, as a result of the Department's inspection, improvements have been effected.
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Men's Employment Bureau. Consequent upon the improved conditions of trade and labou,, the number of applicants for employment shows a falling-off. The Department was able to place nearly all applicants who were prepared to accept employment or who were employable. Many of the applicants wire new arrivals. Altogether 077 persons were assisted -viz., 501 single and 176 married men, with 111 dependents. Women's Employment Bureau. This department has succeeded in placing all suitable applicants, but the supply of domestics docs not nearly meet the demand; 591 winkers were found employment in suitable positions. A detailed report and summary is furnished by Mrs. Mitchell, the officer in charge. Factories Act. A general inspection has been made of the factories in this district, which includes Lyttelton, Kaiapoi, Sumner, New Brighton, Woolston, Belfast, and the Spreydon, Heathcote, and Waimairi Road Districts. The inspection has been systematic, and entailed considerably more inquiry than formerly in regard to wages. &c, on account of the numerous employees in the various factories coming under one or other of the awards or agreements in force in the district. The workrooms and sanitary conveniences have been from time to time improved, until at the present time they may bo regarded as very satisfactory indeed. There are still a few obsolete places that will have to be vacated shortly to make room for the erection of bigger and better buildings, so that in a few years the whole of the factories in the district should be of up-to-date structure. The number of breaches of the Act has decreased. There is the usual small number of employers who have failed to make themselves thoroughly conversant with the Act, and have failed to give increases of wages when due, or to pay for overtime worked. The total amount of arrears of wages collected through the Department was £13 LBs. 3d. Sixteen cases of breaches of the Act were taken before the Court, and judgment was given in favour of the Department in every case. The penalties amounted to £13 155., with the usual costs. During the year 1,356 factories wore registered under the Act. an increase over last year of 45; 11,946 persons were employed—viz., 8,239 males and 3.707 females (including employers personally engaged). Permits of fitness to work in factories were issued lo 167 persons under the age of sixteen years —viz., 237 to males and 230 to females. During the year 2,83] males under the age of sixteen years and women worked 100,615 hours overtime, an increase in the number of those working overtime of 255, and in the hours worked of 28,991. During the year there were 123 accidents in factories, none of which were fatal; 10 were serious and 11-'! were slight. The principal cases were as follows: Leg broken in three places. bone in wrist broken, loss of thumb, two ribs broken, loss of lingers, See. An inspection of the premises or of the machinery in use at the time of the accident was made in every case, anil advice tendered to the injured person in respect to the proceedings to be taken in claiming for compensation, See., and generally the workers' interests were well safeguarded. Special precautions have been taken to sec thai adequate fire-esqapes have been erected where necessary, and means of exit provided in workrooms situated on any Boors above Hie ground. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The past year has been a comparatively uneventful one. There have been no strikes or lockouts. So far as this district is concerned, the Act is working very well indeed, and little difficulty has been experienced in enforcing its provisions. The number of cases taken before the Court shows a very small decrease from last year, but there is a distinct falling-off in the number of serious cases. Many of the cases taken against employers and workers have been for failure to comply with the requirements in regard to the keeping of time-books, which has caused Inspectors trouble ill ascertaining the hours actually worked by the employees in cases where overtime pay luent has been claimed. The provision of this Act ami of the Factories and Shops and Offices Acts, milking it compulsory for employers to keep hooks showing wages paid and hours worked, has been of considerable assistance to Inspectors. The amendment to the Shops and Offices Act of last session, making awards and agreements entirely subservient to any statute, will necessitate bringing offenders before the Court for breaches of the statutes instead of for breaches of award. Difficulties in regard to the employment oi i bers of an employer's family still arise, through the failure of the employer to realize that he must comply strictly with the award, in respect to preference to unionists, deductions from wages, ,Ye. Several of the awards now make provision excluding members of the employer's family from the operations of the award. During the year 41.3 complaints were lodged by secretaries of unions and others, and in every case careful inquiries were made, and action taken against the offenders where the breaches were found to be intentional or serious. Many of tin- cases reported were found to bo trivial, or had been committed through the oversight of the employers or of their book-keepers. This specially applies to cases where employers had failed to give increases of wages when due, or to pay proper overtime rates. Secretaries of unions are becoming more conversant with the various labour laws, and they generally require thcii members to give more definite particulars of alleged breaches, which enables them to decide beforehand as to the necessity of the case being reported to the Department. It is customary for Inspectors when inspecting factories or shops to make careful inquiries as to whether the various awards or agreements are being complied with. During the year tinDepartment collected in arrears of wages due to the workers the sum of £266 7s. 3d.
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Kighty-three cases were taken before the Courts during the year for breaches of awards and agreements —viz., 49 against employers and 34 against workers. Of those, judgment was obtained in 76 cases, and 7 were dismissed. Of the 76 eases referred to, two of them were referred to the Arbitration Court during the pluvious year for interpretation, judgment being given during the present period in favour of the Department. The total penalties for breaches of awards or agreements amounted to £76 55., with the usual costs, it was found necessary to prosecute four employers for failing to comply with section 58 of the Amendment Act of 1908 in regard to keeping wages and overtime books. Judgment was given in every instance in favour of the Department, the penalties imposed amounting to £5 and costs. The following is a tabu lated statement showing the number of cases of enforcements taken before the Court, with par ticulars of the offences :— Against employers— Employing boys under eighteen years of ago to drive ... ... I Employing boys at less than the minimum wage ... ... .'i Failing to pay overtime rates ... ... ... ... .., 5 Failing to pay the minimum wage ... ... ... ... 12 Employing youth without first employing fully paid man ... ... 2 Employing more than the proportion of boys to men allowed by award -'i Employing apprentices at less than minimum wage ... ... 2 Failing to indenture apprentices ... ... ... ... 4 Failing to pay wages in full weekly ... ... ... ... I Failing to provide proper sanitary conveniences ... ... ... I Failing to engage labour at proper place ... ... ... 2 I'mauling an employee without consent of union ... ... ... 4 failing to pay overtime rates to pieceworkers ... ... ... 4 Failing to notify Inspector of the discharge of an apprentice ... I Employing more than proportion of apprentices to journeymen allowed I Total ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 49 Against workers — Accepting less than the minimum wage .. .. ... ... 6 Failing to enter in time-book daily hours worked ... ... ... 17 Leaving employment without giving week's notice ... ... ... 2 Boarding with employer without consent of union ... ... ... .'1 Leaving employment without permission of employer ... ... 6 Total ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 34 Permits to Under-rate Workers. —The amendment of the Act of 1908, giving Inspectors the duty of issuing permits to under-rate workers, has worked well, and the falling-off in the number of applicants indicates clearly that there arc fewer incompetents than formerly. Most of the per mils issued were in cases of old age. and a few in eases where youths had completed their appron ticeships, and who realized they were unable to take their place as fully competent journeymen, and expressed a desire to work for a short period as improvers. In a number of these cases two permits were issued to the same person during the year. Permits were issued in the following trades: Carpenters, I; rattan and wicker workers. 2; painters. 2; brick and tile workers, 1; Plumbers, 2: boot trade. 12; typographical, 1: bricklayers. 2; cycle trade. I; aerated-water workers, 2; grocers, •!: engineers, I : ami coachworkers, I. This number does not include per inits issued by unions. Sum's and Offices Act. The provisions of this Act have been well observed generally, especially in regard to the closing-day and the half-holiday for assistants, ami although the number of breaches of the law have increased considerably this year, in many instances the breaches were the result of carelessness or forget fulness on the part of the occupiers iii failing to close at the proper time, and not on account of the occupier's deliberate intention of gaining an advantage over other shopkeepers in the various trades. The early-closing movement has made considerable advancement in this district, as at the present time nearly all of the principal businesses close under requisitions got up by the shop keepers themselves in accordance with section 25 of the Act. The following trades are now closing under requisitions in this city and district :In th.- City of Christchurch Hoot ami shoe shops. chemists, cycle and motor shops, jewellers, grocers, butchers, hairdressers ami tobacconists; in Riccarton, Spreydon, Beathcote, and Woolston districts—Grocers; in New Brighton and Sumner districts—Croeers ami storekeepers. Careful inquiries were made by Inspectors in regard to the wages paid to the employees; also as to the sanitary conveniences provided in businesses where both sexes were employed. The provision in the Amendment Act of last session making it compulsory for time anil wages hooks to be kept has helped Inspectors to ascertain, with little difficulty, the hours worked ami wages paid to the various employees. In a few instances it was found that the workers had not had their increases at the proper time, or deductions bad been made for holidays. The Amendment Act of last session considerably extended the scope of the Act, mainly as regards hotels. See., and entailed a considerable amount of additional work: and although the award governing the hotels in the City of Christchurch provided for wages, hours. &c, this condition did not obtain in the outlying districts. The hotelkeepers, so far. have shown a readiness
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to comply with the law; the special facilities provided for in the Act allowing For holidays on special occasions, such as during the Carnival and Grand National weeks, have been appreciated. Section 13 of the Amendment Act (making it compulsory for the occupier to register his shop in the name of one person as occupier) has created some little dissatisfaction in the case of partners holding equal shares in the business, as il practically compels one partner to do all the overtime work during the time the shop is open for business. No doubt the object of the section is to prevent snraller shops from gaining an advantage over large shops by means of partnerships. The repeal of a part of section .'! and of subsection it) of section ti has resulted in reducing the hours of the assistants in several trades—viz., butchers, from 56 to 52; hairdressers ami tobacconists, from -V! to 52: hotel-workers, from 65 for all employees to 62 for males above the age of sixteen, and 58 for all other workers. This concession to the workers has been still greater to many of those employed in hotels in outside districts, as formerly there was no restriction as to the number of hours worked, there being no awards or agreements. The number of shops registered during the year totals 1,151, in which 2,772 persons are employed—viz., 1,896 males and 876 females. The amount of overtime worked by the assistants at stocktaking ami other special work has increased slightly. 1,145 persons having worked 14,853 hours, as follows: 661 males. 9,621 hours; and 484 females, 5,232 hours. The prosecutions under the Act numbered 63. Penalties were imposed in 57 oases, and (i were dismissed. 5 of them under section 112 of the Justices of the Peace Act. as being excusable; and one case, where two actions were taken against an employer for employing a shop-assistant to drive a butcher's hawking cart, and for keeping the shop open, the Magistrate held that the selling constituted the breach of failing to close, ami that both charges were the result of the one offence. The total penalties tinder this Act amounted to £49 10s., with the usual costs. I would again urge the necessity of provision being made in any subsequent amendments of the Shops and Offices Act to provide for the erection of a suitable fire-escape in all cases where the business of a shop is carried on on a floor above the ground-floor, especially in the case of restaurants and tea-rooms employing a large number of assistants until nearly midnight in upstair premises, with no alternate means of escape for the assistants or customers in case of fire. Servants' Recistuv Offices Act. No difficulty has been experienced in regard to the offices registered under this Act. Books are being kept in accordance with the provisions set forth in the schedule to the Act, and, although there has been a number of changes in the several businesses, the newcomers continued with the former occupier's books. There have been very few complaints as to the fees charged, which, on inquiry being made, were found to be in accordance with the scale of fees provided by the Act. During the year 2 new licenses were issued and 9 renewed. WoitKKiis' Dwellings Act. During the earlier part of tlie year the work entailed upon this office under this Act was very light, but since the passing of the new Workers' Dwellings Act of last session the amount of work has been very heavy indeed. The constant application of the occupiers of the dwellings for repairs, <fee, has necessitated frequent visits of inspection, as well as the supervision of the various contracts let. Many inquiries have been made as lo the conditions laid down in the new Act to enable workers to purchase dwellings under the twenty-five and a half years purchase system. Tho present difficulty here is as to the land to be built upon, some of the applicants desiring expensive sections, and others wishing the department to purchase dwellings already erected, &c. When the Act is properly understood, and the system is under way, tho difficulties of the present should bo overcome, but in the meantime the extra work entailed is considerable. Shearers' and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act. In all cases where reports have been received as to the conditions provided for the housing of farm labourers being inadequate or unsatisfactory an inspection has been made, and directions given for improvements to be made. In nearly every instance the requirements have been complied with, but there are one or two cases which will probably have to come before the Court before the directions given are carried out. In one case an application was filed for an order of the Magistrate to compel a farmer to provide proper accommodation. The application was heard at Ashburton, and an order was made by the Magistrate directing the occupier to provide a new building with separate sleeping ami dining compartments of certain proportions; also sanitary conveniences, water-supply. Sec, the work to be performed within three months from the date of the order; 7s. costs were allowed. Several shearing-sheds were also visited, anil it was found that improvements ordered the previous year had been made. Tt was necessary to order certain improvements in one other case. Scaffolding- Inspection A< t. The administration of this Act has given very general satisfaction to the numerous workers who are compelled to trust their lives on scaffolding in connection with the erection or repairs of high buildings. The employers also recognize the benefit of the inspection of their ropes and gear, which relieves them of a lot of anxiety; in fact, most ol the large builders direct their foremen and scaffolders to take particular note of the Scaffolding Inspector's instructions, and to carry them out. Inspection of scaffolding has been made also at Aniberley, Rangiora. Oxford, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Geraldine.
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It was found necessary to take ten cases before the Court on account of employers failing to notify the Inspector of their intention to erect scaffolding above the height of 16 ft. Nine favourable judgments were obtained, and one case was dismissed. Penalties amounted to £12, with costs. A separate detailed report is furnished by the Inspector of Scaffolding. Workers' Compensation Act. The benefits of this Act to the workers have now become generally known, and are very much appreciated by them, especially by those who are employed at dangerous callings. There has been a tendency to accept settlements without recourse to the Arbitration Court, probably on account of the amounts offered by the employers or the insurance companies 'Doing considered equitable. The schedule of the Act, which stipulates an amount to be paid for the loss of certain limbs, joints, &c, ami the handy little book recently edited by Mr. Jolliffe, of the Crown Law Office, enables one to readily compute the amount of compensation to be paid, and have probably had something to do with the many settlements made. General. The passing of the Workers' Dwellings Act of 1910, and the consequent taking-over of the whole of the administration of workers' dwellings, has added considerably to the work of this office. The amendment to the Shops and Offices Ac; bringing hotels, &c, under the Act and the special legislation in regard to the registration of barmaids have also been responsible for additional clerical and supervision work. At different periods of the year difficulty has been found in coping with the work, and it has been found necessary for considerable overtime to be worked. The record of correspondence shows that 4,946 letters, 596 telegrams, and 9,560 circulars were sent outwards. Conclusion. The thanks of the Department are due to the City Council's Inspectors for their assistance in connection with sanitary matters in or about factory or shop premises. The officers of this Department deserve thanks for their willing acquiescence in coping with the large amount of work which has been done. W. H. Hagcek. The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
DUNEDIN. Sin, — Department of Labour, Dunedin, 18th April, 1911. I beg to submit my annual report on Hie administration of the various labour laws throughout the Dunedin district for the year ending -'list March, 1911. I.abour-conilit ions during the year have maintained a satisfactory level, although, as is usual iluring the latter part of the winter, a number of labourers were unemployed for some time. This can hardly be avoided, as the conditions in the country during the winter months are, of course, such that very little outdoor work can be undertaken. On the other hand, building tradesmen have for the most part been fully employed. This also applies to the iron, boot, and woodworking trades; in fact, it may be said that very few- competent tradesmen have lost time through slackness during the year. The order-tailoring trade has been busy most of the year, and a large amount of overtime has been worked. As regard:- female workers generally, most of the trades have been very busy, as the overtime records show, and, in fact, throughout the whole period employers in the clothing, woollen, and boot industries have conqilained that the dearth of female labour has considerably hampered their operations. The retail trades also have experienced a prosperous year, the business done being a distinct advance on that of previous years, while the Christmas trade is reported lo be a record one. The position may be summed up by saying that, generally speaking, it has been a year of good solid business and general prosperity. The Factories Act. There have been 1,193 factories registered during the year, an increase of 111 over the previous period. Overtime. —A very large amount of overtime has been worked, principally by females in the clothing trades; many applications for overtime bad to be refused owing to the limit provided in the Act having been reached. The following shows the trades working the most overtime: Tailoring and clothing factories, 711 females and lads under sixteen years of age worked a total of 29,125 hours; biscuit and confectionery making, 199 women and lads under sixteen years worked 8,570 hours; dressmaking and millinery, 440 poisons worked 6,715 hours. The total overtime for women and boys under sixteen years of age was —2,192 persons, 72,610 hours. Permits to Young Persons to work in Factories. —490 permits were issued to young persons under sixteen years to work in factories—viz., to 210 boys and 280 girls. In this connection I regret to state that, notwithstanding the facilities provided for free education, many parents neglect the opportunity, and permits have to be refused because the children have not passed the
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Fourth Standard. An unsatisfactory feature is that frequently the child cannot be compelled to return to school, on account of having reached the exemption-age, and, though refused a permit to work in a factory, may be employed in a shop without any restriction whatever. Prosecutions. —As usual, there has been very little friction in the administration of this Act, the number of cases taken before the Court being only 12. In all cases convictions were obtained ami fines inflicted. Numerous other cases wen discovered in which the circumstances did not warrant a prosecution, but warnings were given, and matters adjusted by payment of back wages, &c. One of the cases taken to Courl is worthy of note: A girl had been employed in a factory foi- a period of six years. At the commencement of her employment she was paid a higher rate of 3s. or 4s. per week beyond the minimum rate fixed by the Act, but during the last two years had been paid 3s. per week less than the Act provided. The action was defended, it being contended that the total wages paid during the six years was more than would have been paid if the minimum under the Act had been adhered to, and that therefore no broach of the Act had been committed. The Magistrate ruled against this contention, holding that not less than the minimum could be paid during any period. It was also contended that the action must be limited to a period of two months previous to date of the commencement of proceedings (vide section 61 (a), but the Magistrate ruled against this also, and fined the defendant £2 and costs. Accidents. —The total number of accidents during the year was 94; most of them occurred in the engineering and woodworking trades ; Engineering- 36 accidents. The most serious of these was the loss of the second and third fingers through a ram (which was being erected) falling on the hand. Most of the accidents were such as crushed fingers, burns. See., and in no ease could it be attributed to insufficiently guarded machinery. Woodworking trades, 16 accidents. None was of a serious character. One was traceable to want of a guard on a " buzzer planer " ; it has since been erected. One fatal accident occurred in a brickyard through a fall of clay. One serious accident occurred to a girl employed at a box-shaping machine in wax-vesta factory. This girl was cleaning the machine, when she thoughtlessly put her foot on the lever which controls the machine, thus putting it in motion, and resulted in her losing portion of the two fingers and thumb of the left hand. The remainder of the accidents occurred in various other trades, but none were of a serious character, nor due to want of guards to machinery. C,e/i<rat. The important amendments made to this Act during the year in regard to the payment of wages to boys ami girls under eighteen years of age for all time excepting that lost through their own default, or while the factory is closed for cleaning, or repairs to machinery, has tended to more regular employment. Holidays w-hich were previously given are now refused. throwing tl nus on the worker of taking a holiday and losing the payment therefor. Tt is not vet possible to state whether the amendment will accomplish what was intended, as in tho event of a slack season there is usually nothing to prevent an employer from dismissing his hands. T have to express my thanks to the officers of the Health Department re sanitation of workrooms, and to the Superintendent of tho Fire Brigade Station re fire-escapes, for their assistance readily given when asked for. All factories have been visited during the year, and all alterations suggested have been readily carried out by the employers. The Inspectors carrying out this work have invariably received the utmost courtesy and consideration from both employers and employees. Shoi-s \xn Offices Act. The administration of this Act caused very little friction until towards the end of the year, when tho amendment made during the 1910 session was put into operation. Tho principal cause of the trouble was the repeal of the provisions which make the hours of employment in a shop subject to the award of the Court of Arbitration. This amendment reduced the hours in the butchering trade by four per week, and for a time matters were somewhat disorganized, but the employers displayed a sincere desire to observe the law, and soon made the necessary alteration in workinghours. Tn respect to the extension of the Act to licensed hotels, private hotels, and restaurants, all concerned have shown commendable anxiety to comply with the law, with the result that it is now in fair working-order. These remarks may also be applied to tho provisions as to registering every shop in th" name of one person as occupier. One thousand two hundred and fifty-eight shops have been registered. Overtime. —201 males and 266 females, a total of 167 shop-assistants, have worked 5,041 hours overtime during the year. This has not been excessive considering the number of workers engaged in shops. Ceneral. The provisions of the Act generally are well observed, which is evident from the fact that only 5 cases' wore taken before the Corrt during the year. Fines were inflicted in 1 instances, and the other was struck out through the information not being laid within one month. Very few comnlnints have been received, and most of them were of a trivial nature. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 13 offices registered under this Act, and very little trouble has been experienced in administration, most of the occupiers being filly acquainted with the provisions of the Act. The same number of offices was registered last year. Scaffolding Inspection Act. The work in connection with this Act has covered the Otago and Southland Districts. There has been little or no friction, as will 1»- seen from the separate report submitted by tho Inspector (Mr. Barton).
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Workers' Compensation Act. Many applications for information are received from persons who have met with accidents, Ac In every case of accident can- is taken to advise workers of the provisions of the Act. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration A< r. The administration of this Act has, as usual, caused a considerable amount of work; but I am pleased to be able I" sa\ that there has been no friction, both employer and employee having shown commendable fairness ami moderation regarding any breaches that have occurred; ami this has made the work much more agreeable than would otherwise have been the ease. Under-rate workers' permits have been issued as follows: Carpenters, 11; furniture trade, 7; canister-workers, I; bootmakers, 4c., 2; and one each in lotterpi ess printers, tailoresses, bricklayers, tailors, metal-workers, and carters' award a total of 30. The number of complaints of breaches of awards. Arc, investigated (luring the year was 474, ami of these 215 were found on investigation to he substantiated. In 225 instances no breach was disclosed, while in 4 cases the investigations veil nor completed at the end of. the year. Of the cases where breathes of award were disclosed, 51 were for failing to give preference to unionists, and 49 of these were adjusted by the workers joining the unions. Seventy-eight cases of failing to pay full award rates of wages were adjusted on payment of arrears due, totalling £249 125., anil warnings being given. In 85 eases the breaches were of minor importance and first offences, ami warnings were given in each case. Thirty-one prosecutions for enforcements of awards were taken ; of these, 13 were against employers for failing to pay award rates, and 10 against wmkers for accepting less than tiie award rates of wages. There were I cases against one employer for deducting wages from apprentices for holidays, 2 cases for failing to observe the King's Birthday as a holiday (it being a compulsory holiday under the provisions of the award), ami 2 for breaches of the preference clause. In 27 cases penalties totalling £30 125.. with costs £2 35., wele inflicted. In 2 cases breaches only were recorded, ami in I cases no conviction obtained. ruder the Act itself 5 prosecutions were taken against employers for failing to keep wages and overtime book, and penalties totalling £5, with CI 15s. costs, wen inflicted. The following summary .vill show the details Connected with cases settled out of Court, together with the back wages received ami paid to workers : — Statement showing Amount of Wages collected for Year ending -list March, 1911. . I Number. Amount collected. t s. d. Bakers ... ... ... ... ... 1 0 9 2 Boilermakers ... ■■ ... ... ... I 10 5 9 Bootmakers ... ... ... ... ... •> :i ,s 0 Brassfinishers ... ... ... I IM 0 0 Butchers ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 I 111 n Carpenters and joiners ... ... .2 2 10 o Carters ... ... ... ... ... ... 7 13 18 6 Engineers ... ... ... ... ... 3 9 3 0 Furniture ... ... ... ... ... 4 11 6 4 Grocers ... ... ... ... ... 4 64 7 lo Goldminers ... ... ... ... I 0 13 6 Hotel employees (including private hotels, tea-rooms, and restaurants) ... ... ... ~.24 48 11 4 Labourers ... ... ... ... ... 2 12 3 Metal-workers ... ... ... ... ... I 0 11 3 Plasterers ... ... ... ... ... I 3 13 0 Plumbers ... ... ... ... ... 2 9 110 Saddlers ... ... ... ... ... 2 I 111 (', Shearers .. ... ... ... ... I I 13 6 Slaughtermen ... ... ... ... ... I 1 10 0 Tailors ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 10 7 6 Tailoresses (shop) ... ... ... ... . . 5 is |0 2 Tailoresses (factory) ... ... *... 2 31 16 11 Tinsmiths... ... ... ... ... ... 5 7-11 Timber yards and sawmill ... ... ... 1 317 (i Waterside workers ... ... ... ... 1 fi 0 0 78 £249 8 I Employment Bureau. Women's Branch. -The business done has been unsatisfactory, owing principally to the dearth of domestics. This is shown by the large number of applications from employers for workers as compared with the applications from the latter. Lip to the present time the workers have not availed themselves of this branch as much as might have been expected, seeing that no fee is charged. A separate report is forwarded by the officer in charge of the branch. Mtn's Branch.—A large amount of business has been done during the past year in placing men in employment, the total number assisted being 1,536, made up as follows : 866 single men. and 670 married with 2.551 dependents. The employment to which these I men were sent was principally labouring-work, 1,197 being sent to private employers and 339 to Government works, the latter mostly railw-ay-construction. It will be seen that the majority were sent to private
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employers, which include the various local bodies in and around Dunedin. 1 have to express my thanks to the officers and members of the local bodies for their hearty and valuable assistance during the year, especially in the winter season when a large number of men were out of work. These bodies did all that was possible by pushing forward work during the periods named ami by engaging the men through this office, thus enabling the Department I" deal with the most deserving cases. Conclusion. I may say, in conclusion, that the whole of the work done (luring the year has been carried out practically without friction, and the courtesy ami consideration extended to the Inspectors by the employers ami officers of the various unions has enabled the work to lie carried out in a pleasant and satisfactory manner. I have. 4c, W. Newton, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
GISBORNE. Sir, — Department of Labour, Gisborne, 24th April, 1911. I have the honour to report on the working of the Department in Cisborno during the year ending 31st March, 1911. Details will show that the district has prospered industrially during the period, and that employers and employees have worked amicably together. The excellent prices secured for all staple productions have had the effect of bettering trade generally, and, as a consequence, constant employment has been found for all classes of lab -. This, in its turn, has benefited the retailers. Although the number of workers generally has increased considerably during the period, il is not feared that there will be any lack of employment for some time to come. The borough has schemes in hand for drainage, improvement to the water-supply, tramway, electric lighting, and road-improvement; the Harbour Board is engaged in improving the harbour; the County Council is engaged in road-improvement; ami altogether the outlook for unskilled labour is decidedly good. The export of frozen moat is expected to show a substantial increase for the season of about 50,000 carcases. Factories. There were lill factories registered (luring the year. The factories are well conducted, the health and safety of tho employees being as well cared for as is possible under the antiquated system of the drainage. As a complete ami up-to-date drainage scheme is now in progress, no doubt a great improvement in sanitation will be effected (luring the coming year. It seems an anomaly that although a man employing one person in a room has to register a factory, a builder can employ any number of workers outside and is not required to register. In some cases builders have at times a number of men employed, and not even an office, which makes inspection under awards very difficult and uncertain. Permits to work in factories were issued to 22 young persons during the year, and 89 women and boys have worked 4,339 hours overtime. During the year 78 accidents have been reported, 57 of a slight nature, incapacitating the worker for a few days only, while 4 were very serious, ami I was fatal. A very large proportion of the accidents occur in the meat-freezing works, where high-speed piecework is responsible for the cutting of hands, 4c. All accidents are inquired into, and I find the employers have taken all reasonable precautions to protect the workers. With the exception of one large firm, I believe all employers insure their hands against accidents. Shops and Offices Act. Although a number of complaints have been received and investigated under this Act, most of them have been found to be of a trivial nature, or quite.without foundation. It has been found necessary to take three cases to Court during the year. Fines were ordered in all cases. I find the last amendment to the Act, requiring shopkeepers to keep a wages and time book, of great assistance in inspecting, as previously it was difficult lo ascertain the hours worked and wages paid. There has been £26 arrears of wages paid to workers through the action of the Department during the year. One hundred and eighty-nine shops have been registered during the year, as against 182 last year, being an increase of 7 shops. Industrial Conciliation and AitniTitATiON Act. There has been no industrial unrest in this district during the year. The shearers have been granted an award based upon the conditions prevailing in other parts of the Dominion. A Labourer's Union with a large membership has been formed, and application made for registration. Ten cases for enforcements of awards were taken during the year; one was dismissed, and a total of £13 13s. penalties and costs inflicted in the remaining cases. There was also one prosecution for failure to post copy of the Timber Workers' award, and a fine of £2 and 7s. costs was inflicted.
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Some of the smaller employers neglect to make themselves acquainted with the provisions of the awards affecting them. Ibis appears especially so in the case of builders who have no registered factory. Arrears of wages amounting to £2.'! 1 Is. 9d. due to workers under awards have been paid through the action of the Department during the year. Shearers' Accomodation. I have inspected 12 stations during the year; 7 of these have carried out the improvements required by the Department last 3-ear, 15 had accommodation according to the Act, and 20 had received legal notice to erect or improve their accommodation. One application was made by mc to the Magistrate for an order to provide proper accommodation, but the case was dismissed, the Magistrate holding that a Post Office receipt for a registered letter was not proof of service of notice under the Act. Tho natives have almost a monopoly of the shearing in the district, and their custom is to take their wives and families with them. The women work on the board, and fill all positions except actual shearing. The sheep-farmers state generally that the Native women are industrious and expert, and quite equal to the white male shed bands employed in other places, but considerable difficulty arises in respect to sleeping-accommodation from the fact that separate accommodation should, I consider, be provided for the single men, for single girls, and for married couples. As we have no power in respect to any persons other than employees, we cannot take any action on behalf of children. The most satisfactory arrangement would appear to be for the married couples to live in tents and for the single persons to be housed in separate quarters, divided for the two sexes. The accommodation for shearers in this district should meet the requirements of the Act when the improvements required by the notices served this year are carried out. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 7 servants' registry offices in the district, and all are well conducted. Employment Bureai . The year has been a vor\ active one in regard to the employment of labour. Taking unskilled labour, there has been an almost constant increase in the number of applicants month by month, beginning in April, 1910, with .'!•'! applicants ami reaching a maximum of 110 during the month of March, 1911. The number Bent to employment in April, 1910, was 5, while in March, 1911, it was 73. Altogether there have been 612 applicants for employment, and work has been found for 338, of whom !).'> were sent to private employment and 2-15 to public works. The skilled trades have been very busy during the year, ami in some cases a slight shortage of labour has occurred. The building trades have been exceptionally busy, and it is encouraging to note that most of the buildings have been erected outside the business part of the town, thus indicating an increase of population in those parts, which will no doubt cause an increase in the number of business premises to he erected in the near future. Conclusion. In conclusion, I desire lo express my thanks to those with whom my duties have brought mc into contact for the courtesy extended mc, also to the officers of the various Government departments and borough officials for their willing- assistance rendered mc in carrying out my duties. 1 have, 4c, w. [|. Westbrooke, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
NAPIEK. Sin, — Department of I,about, Napier, 17th April, 1911 Herewith I submit for your consideration my annual report on the various matters that have engaged the attention of this branch of the Department of Labour for the period ending 31st March, 1911. General. It is pleasing to be able to state that the year just ended has, on the whole, been one of general prosperity in this district. The building trade has been very busy throughout the year, and on several occasions great difficulty has been experienced in obtaining competent journeymen. The furniture trade, however, was rather quiet during the earlier portion of the year, and during the winter a number of journeymen were either idle or working only half-time. However, the trade considerably improved during the last few months. The engineering trade, in its various branches, lias had a fair amount of general work on hand, and employers were enabled to keep their staffs at work throughout the year. Clothing trades —tailoring, dressmaking, and millinery —have experienced a busy year, and employers express themselves as well satisfied with the business done. Wholesale and retail houses report that although there was a stringency in the money-market in the early part of the year, business for the remainder has been exceptionally good.
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Shearing : The season finished well, and the clip was quite up to that of the previous year. The shortage of storage-accommodation experienced last year has been overcome by large additions which have been made to the already capacious stores of the brokers. Factories. Very little difficulty has been experienced in administering this Act. Factories visited this year have been found to be generally in good order, anil the few matters requiring attention have been seen to. There were 307 factories registered (luring the yt'e.w Fifty four certificates of fitness were issued to young persons under sixteen to work in factories to 22 boys and 32 to girls. lam pleased to be able to report that so many young persons have offered themselves for factory employment, which has, in a small measure, satisfied the growing demand for boys and girls Overtime. —During tho year 4,723 hours have been worked by females and boys under sixteen years. The total number of accidents reported during the year was 46. In all cases where the accident occurred in connection with machine! \ the latter was inspected, ami where necessaiw more protection was recommended, but it must be admitted that accidents sometimes occur in factories where the machinery is already well guarded, and in such cases nothing can be suggested to prevent a recurrence. There have been 9 prosecutions under this Act (luring the year. In each case the decision was in favour of Ihe Department. The lines inflicted amounted to £111, with costs £2 9s. The arrears of wages recovered by this office and paid to workers has been £8 9s. The amending Act of 1910 has brought about a very desirable alteration in respect to laundries, bringing the working-hours of Chinese laundries into line with those worked by Europeans; and, although most of the Chinese adopt the " no saver " attitude, they are now convinced that the law must be observed, and are accordingly making provision for their wages-books to be kept in English. The amendment to section 22, making the overtime restrictions more elastic, will, in my opinion, prove advantageous to all concerned. The ambiguity which has hitherto surrounded section 32, re minimum weekly wages of voting persons, has been completely removed by the insertion of subsection (aa.), placing restrictions on the deductions from the weekly wages for lost time. Speaking generally, the provisions of the Act are, on the whole, strictly adhered to. The majority of breaches occur on questions of interpretation. Shops and Offices Act. The number of shops carrying on business in this district is 304. The amount of overtime worked in shops has been 4,208 hours. There have been 17 prosecutions under this Act, with conviction recorded in each case. The total fines amounted to £35, and costs £5 Mis. The principal offences xvere for failing to close in accordance with the terms of various " requisitions," from shopkeepers fixing their own closinghours. Of the above prosecutions, 8 cases were heard in Napier, 7in Hastings, 1 in Dannevirke, and 1 in Wairoa. The 1910 amendment to this Act has considerably increased the responsibilities of Inspectors through hotels, 4c. being brought more definitely under its provisions, and also through the institution of wages and time-books for all shops. The ready compliance of shopkeepers with the latter requirement indicates that they are, as a whole, desirous of adhering to the provisions of the Act. Section 13 of the Amendment Act was the cause of a little comment, on account of partners other than the registered occupiers being placed on the same footing in regard to hours, 4c, as assistants, but when it was ascertained that the restriction would not apply to partners while working behind closed doors, any difficulty that was likely to occur appeared to be removed. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are two offices registered in this town, and I am pleased to report that they are both well conducted. There was one prosecution under this Act, in which a man was charged with conducting a registry office without a license, and he was lined .£•'>. with costs £1. Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Ait. During the year it has been necessary to take action against 2 employers under part 2 of the Act, for trucking with their workers, and in each case the employer was fined, with costs The total fines under the Act were £4, and costs £1. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The work necessitated by the administration of this Act showed a marked decrease in the number of prosecutions. This in a great measure is due to the number of agreements arrived at through the Conciliation Council, showing that where disputes can be settled amicably between the parties there is likely to be a more ready compliance by all concerned. There were 178 complaints of breaches of awards and industrial agreements, 4c, inquired into during the year. In 69 cases it was found that no breach had occurred, and 65 cases were referred to the Court. The 47 cases standing over from last year were also dealt with. Of the
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total eases before the Court, 4 were dismissed, in 2 cases the [nspectoi was non-suited, 4 were withdrawn, in li cases breaches were recorded, and in 18 convictions were obtained; -It cases were settled without the aid of the Court, anil a total of £65 17s. Id. back wages was collected and paid to the respective workers. Shearers 1 and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act, Speaking generally, the provisions of this Act are fairly well adhered to by the various station owners and fanners, and it is pleasing to be able to report that in an agricultural district such as this, in only one ease was it necessary to evoke the aid of the Court to compel an employer to comply witii the Act, This person was ordered to carry out the improvements, ami pay costs £1 13s. Employment Bureau. During the year 107 persons were assisted to employment. The results achieved under this heading have not been as satisfactory as one would expect. The facilities afforded employers to obtain suitable labour are not taken advantage of to much extent. The scarcity of farm labour does not appear to be very keenly felt in this district, as onl\ within the last month this office has had applications for employment from several milkers, plough men, 4c, but could not place them. The approach of winter will no doubt bring with it the usual slackness for unskilled labour, but it is to bo hoped that with the commencement of several public contracts, and the Napier—Gisborne Railway, much of the surplus labour will be absorbed. Again, the increased activity in the building trade will, no doubt, assist to keep the market clear of the usual surplus of labour during the winter months. A comparison of the figures of building permits for March give a good .idea of Ihe general prosperity of this district. During March, 1910, permits for buildings to the value of £5,827 were issued, whilst for the corresponding period, of 1911 the amount was £23,954. Workers' Dwelling Act, 1910. The number of inquiries from workers for application-forms, particulars, 4c, indicates that this Act is likely to supply a want among the workers. The question of house-rent has been in the past a serious matter for the heads of families, and the Act should help in a great measure to relieve a burden that has for years been borne by the workers. Conclusion. During the year my predecessor has visited at intervals Hastings, Waipawa, Dannevirke, and Wairoa districts, and the reports indicate that the factories and shops on the whole are well conducted, and the provisions of both enactments have been observed. The prosecutions under the Shops and Offices and Factories Acts have decreased (luring the period under review, and it is to be hoped that the year upon which we are now entering will see a further decrease. I have, Ac. Rowland T, Bailey, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
NEW PLYMOUTH. Sir, — Department of Labour, New Plymouth, 29th April, 1911. 1 have the honour to submit for your consideration the annual report of this office for the year ending 31st March, 1911. General. Although the building and manufacturing trades have had a fairly satisfactory year, there has not been any marked progress in the direction of an increased number of manufacturing establishments or in the number of hands employed. To many, no doubt, it is quite satisfactory that there has been sufficient employment offering during the year to keep the working section of the community constantly, or almost constantly, employed. To those who take a real interest in the place, however, it must be a matter of regret that such an old-established town, backed by closely settled country, and possessing many natural advantages, a good climate, and beautiful scenery, should be able to show- a gain of only 89 in population during the last five years. The natural increase of births over deaths should have given at least an increase of 350. There is no doubt that the slow advancement in the manufacturing trades is due in a great measure to a lack of support given by the people to local productions. Hoots, clothing, furniture, and most necessities are manufactured in the town of as good a quality as can be obtained elsewhere, yet a very large section of the community has clothing, boots, furniture, 4c. made outside of the town. The order-tailoring, dressmaking, millinery, boot and shoe, cabinetmaking, and upholstering, and printing trades have had a very fair year; and most of the employees have been fairly well employed. There has been quite a revival in the sawmilling industry in comparison with the preceding year the output from the local mills having been much greater.
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In spite of the set-back experienced in the dairy industry by the long spell of dry weather towards the end of the season, the output from the factories has been well maintained. The Kaupokunui Co-operative Company were very unfortunate in having their largest factory (which was generally acknowledged as the largest factory of its kind in the world) destroyed by fire during the busiest part of the season; the other factories in the vicinity, however, came to the company's assistance. It has been decided to rebuild on the old site, and the new factory will be more up to date in every way than its predecessor. Although there were no new factories established during the year, a number of extra creameries have been built for the convenience of the suppliers. The killing, freezing, and preserving industries have not had such a satisfactory season as was anticipated. At (he beginning of the season the output was quite up to expectations, but owing to the high prices ruling ami the shortage of stock, the season will be several weeks shorter than in previous years. However, in quantity of output ami number of hands employed trade generally has been up to the average of tlie last three years. Oil-boring operations: The prospects of ultimate permanent success in connection with oilproduction have never been more encouraging than at present. One well has been flowing constantly for over twelve months, and a good quantity of oil is being obtained at two other wells. (lasi ,\i. Labour. The number of applications received for casual work has been siderably less than last year. anil most of those who have called have been new arrivals. There has been a considerable amount of work offering in the country districts at road-formation ami bushfelling, which the best of the local casual workers have accepted. There is. however, always a number of men not fully employed who for various reasons do not leave the towns, besides a number who seem to have no settled home or occupation, and who make a practice of travelling from place to place The fact that this class has been conspicuous by its absence proves that there has been plenty of employment offering for those who are willing to work, whatever their qualifications. There still seems to be some reluctance on the part of employers to take advantage of the facilities afforded by this Department in assisting them to obtain whatever labour they require, whether skilled or unskilled. This is due, 1 think, to a want of knowledge of the functions of the Government Department of Labour. Sixty-four men have been assisted to employment during the year, 10 being sent to Government work and 54 to private employment Factories Act. There has not been much difficulty in seeing that the provisions of this Act have been faithfully observed, as employers generally are familiar with its requirements. It is very seldom that a deliberate breach of any of the provisions of the Act is discovered. One hundred and ninety-seven factories were registered during the year, as against 194 registered last year. Three thousand one hundred and six hours overtime were worked during the year by 120 females and boys. Visits of inspection were paid to all factories in New Plyi ith ami to most factories in other parts of the province. A large number of complaints have been investigated. There have been 7 prosecut ions under the Act, and £54 9s. arrears of wages ami overtime were recovered for employees through the Department. Certificates of fitness to work in factories were issued to 1-1 boys and 5 girls. Six accidents were reported, none of which were of a very serious nature. The factories and workrooms in the district arc clean and well ventilated, anil the sanitary arrangements are satisfactory. Employers recognise that the success of their business depends to some extent upon the consideration shown to their employees. The butler anil cheese factories, creameries, and killing ami preserving works are equipped with the most up-to-date machinery am! appliances, and are kept in very good order. The accommodation provided for the men. however, does no! receive the attention it should. The award specifies that suitable accommodation shall be provided, but this, to my mind, is too vague, and, in consequence, 'he accorm lation at some of the factories is not what it should be. There are, however, main factories where there is excellent accommodation for the employees, ami the others should be compelled to make similar arrangements. The smaller factories and workrooms are generally well conducted, and the conditions of employment are in the interest of the employees, the wages paid to young persons being in many cases much in excess of the amount provided in the Act. The sanitary arrangements air generally satisfactory, and most of the towns in this province are in possession of high-pressure water-supplies. The amendments introduced last year further regulating the payment of wages of boys ami girls, giving further facility for overtime, altering the definition of a "factory" to cover the work (lone by local bodies, and providing for payment for holidays to girls anil boys, have been received by employers without adverse comment. The time allowed from the date when the offence was committed should be extended to three months where one month is at present given, and to six months in every other ease, as in many cases breaches are not discovered until it is too late to take action. The Act also clearly specifies what constitutes an offence, but does no! provide a minimum penalty in connection with each named offence; if tins were done it would minimize to some extent the anomaly of one employer being fined ss. and costs while for an exactly similar offence in another district an employer is fined £5 and costs. •
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Shops and Offices Act. During the year 235 shops have been registered. Very little overtime has been worked, the total being only 862 hours. There were 5 prosecutions under this Act during the year. In addition, a number of com plaints was investigated, ami the sum of £11 9s. lid. was recovered for employees by the Delia rf men!. No great difficulty has been experienced in administering the Act, as most employers are aware of its provisions. In the great majority of eases the hours worked are less than the number allowed under the Act, ami the wages paid to young persons are in excess of the rates specified. ihe half-holiday is closely observed, and il is greatly appreciated by employers as well as employees. It is very rare to sec any shop open on the statutory (lay, even when a special holiday has been observe.l during the week. Difficulty is experienced ill connection with the Act in the enforcement of the provisions regarding the sale of tobacco, cigars, ami cigarettes during the hours tobacconists are closed, and upon statutory holidays. These goods are kept by fruiterers, confectioners, restaurants, hotels, ami liillianl-sa.loon keepers ami there is no doubt that they are sold by some of these people during prohibited hours. It is. however, very difficult to obtain definite proof of sale. Shops in most trades in this district have lixed their own hours of closing by " requisitions," and the advantages of this method of regulating the hours is greatly appreciated by those shopkeepers who have taken advantage of the provisions of section 25 of the Act. The new provisions contained in tho 1910 amendment were received by shopkeepers with a considerable amount of protest, mainly in regard to the provisions contained in section 12, which requires that a time and wages book shall be kept, and also section 13, providing that all shops shall be registered in the name of one person as occupier. The provisions have been explained to shopkeepers, ami no great difficulty is anticipated in carrying out the new provisions. I think that a minimum age and education limit should be made in connection with the employment of children in shops, more particularly in connection with the driving of delivery -carts : many boys an- employed at this class of work who cannot be employed in factories, either because they arc too young or because they have not passed the Fourth Standard. Special attention has been paid lo the ventilation, sanitation, ami sitting-accommodation For female assistants in shops, and the conditions of employment have been found satisfactory in every way. On the whole, the new provisions contained in the Shops ami Offices Amendment Act has been well received by occupiers of hotels and restaurants, and it has been found on visits of inspection being made that employers are complying with the law. The greatest difficulty appears to be to induce the employees to sign the holiday-book before leaving the premises on the day of their holiday. The provisions contained in section 7 of the Act, allowing an accumulation of half-holidays with seven days off in every three months, do not a].pear to have been taken advantage of to any extent. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 3 offices registered in this district. I have visited them each several times during the year, and have found them well conducted in every way. An investigation of the books has proved the fees charged to be strictly in accordance with the schedule of the Act. Scaffolding Inspection Act. The provisions of this Ad have been closely observed by the builders ami contractors in this district 'Notices of intention lo erect scaffolding have been received by this office anil forwarded t,, the Inspector of Scaffolding. There was I prosecution under the Act. in which a conviction was recorded. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Although then arc very few awards or agreements operating in this province, the necessary inspection ami investigation entail a considerable amounl 01 travelling, more particularly in connection with the award in the butter ami cheese manufacturing industry. There have been r paratively lew complaints from employees, ami in all cases the irregularities found were of a trivial nature, due in most cases to a want of knowledge of 'he provisions of the award by the various man: is or secretaries of companies. [n all cases where mistakes have been made the] have been immediately rectified when pointed out. The sum of £13 9s. id., representing arrears of holiday am! overtime pay due to live employees, has been recovered by them through the Department. -, ii i i . ii \ dispute as to wages. 4c, culminating in a strike, occurred .luring the year between tinPatea Waterside Workers' Union ami a shipping company. As there was no award governing the work, the strike was not illegal. After a moil deal of controversy, the matters in dispute were settled by a specialL appointed arbitrator. Shearers' Accommodation Act. I visited a number of she's during 'he shearing season, ami found ihe accommodation provided generally satisfactory. Workers' Dwellings Act. Towards ihe latter part of the year there have been a great many inquiries as to the regula tions governing the erection of workers' dwellings. All those who have inquired have been supplied with copies of the regulations under the Act. ami " Notes for Guidance of Workers " desiring to secure workers' homes. The general desire of applicants appears to be to select their own
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sections in whatever locality they choose, instead of accepting sections in a block set aside by the Department. They have evidently not yet realized that the system of the Department in building in blocks of ton or twelve houses has already worked satisfactorily in the four main centres, nor the fact that to obtain the very great advantages of the Workers' Dwellings Act they must comply with the easy conditions imposed therein. Conclusion. During Ihe year I have visited Waitara. high-wood. Stratford. Eltham, Hawera. I'atea, Manaia, Kaponga. ami Opur.ake several times, and also the more outlying portions of the province. I have to record my appreciation of kindness and consideration received from all with whom I have been brought ill contact in carrying out my various duties. I have, ivc, Harry Willis, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. . Inspector of Factories.
WANGANUI. Snt, — Department of Labour, Wanganui, 26th April, 11)11. I have the honour to submit my annual report on the work of the Department in the Wanganui District for the year ended -'list March, 1911. The year has been a very prosperous one. Business people generally are well satisfied, and the prospects for the future are decidedly good. The building trade has been very brisk, the building permits for the year in the borough having amounted to £80,185, as compared with £76,216 for the previous year. In addition to the above, cottages have been erected in all directions in the surrounding suburbs, and it is safe to say that the prospects in this trade never looked better than at the present time. Carpenters, painters, bricklayers, and plumbers have been fully employed throughout. The furniture trade has also been very busy, and good tradesmen have been repeatedly advertised for. Brickmaking has also been busy, and both works have been kepi going at fairly high pressure throughout the year In tho freezing industry the season has been a very good one, more especially for farmers, g I prices for stock being well maintained throughout; but there is every indication of the works closing down earlier than usual, owing to the continued drought affecting the rape crop and feed at the present time being very scarce. Preserving has not been gone on with this year to the same extent as in former years, owing to the very high price of cattle. The manager of the local works informed mc that cattle are very scarce at the present time, more so than for the past seventeen years, and he attributes the cause mainly to the dairying industry, and to farmers usually killing off the calves, except perhaps a few heifers to keep up the herd. What has materially added to the shortage of the present year is the fact that some thousands of head were sold last year and taken out of the district. However, on the whole the winks have had a good season, and an increased number of hands have been employed. There has been no labour friction of any kind during the year. Slaughtermen are now working under a new award, which granted them a decided increase of wages, and it is gratifying to report that the management are also satisfied with the new conditions. The season in regard to the dairying industry has been very disappointing, owing to the continued drought. The early pari of the season was very encouraging, and it was anticipated that a record year was in sight, as it was estimated that there were nearly 50 per cent, more cows in profit than on any previous occasion. For the first four months the output was greatly in excess of anything yet achieved ; however, since January tin- supply has diminished, and some farmers have hail to dry their herds off. This is to be regretted, as creameries have been established and maintained at considerable expense in remote parts of tin- district. Dairy bands have been working under a new award, which has been well observed. Employment Branch. As previously stated, the year has been very good, and there has been no real difficulty in placing good men. Ninety-three men applied, and 52 were sent to private employment and Government works. Factories Act. This Act has not been difficult to administer, and only 2 prosecutions were necessary, the offence in each case being for failing to pay wages fortnightly. Fines were indicted in both cases. Other occupiers were cautioned for various minor breaches. Workrooms generally are well kept. The amendments to this Act have been well received, especially in regard to laundries. This provision undoubtedly affords some protection to European laundry-keepers who employ assistants and have to observe restricted hours. I find that section 2, re wages and overtime books being kept in English, has not had much effect in regard to Chinese, as in nearly all cases they claim to be partners, and so escape the clause. Two hundred and seventy-eight factories were registered during the year; this is an increase of 31 compared with last year.
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Overtime also shows a decided increase on the previous year, 177 females and boys under sixteen years of age having winked 3,904 hours, as compared with 150 persons who worked 2,076 hours last year. Fifty-four certificates of fitness were issued to young persons to work in factories, as compared with 49 for the previous j-ear. Forty-two accidents were reported, the most serious of which occurred at a bush sawmill, a workman being badly crushed through being run over by a truck when taking logs to the mill. He died from the injuries received. One man had a thigh broken through being carried round a shaft while endeavouring to adjust a loose belt. Seven men lost lingers, mostly while working buzzer planing-inachines. These machines are responsible for many accidents, and are difficult to effectually guard. Shops and Offices Act. This Act has been fairly well observed, although it has been necessary to take a number of prosecutions against shopkeepers for working their cssistants in excess of prescribed hours. The Amendment Act of last session, bringing hotels and restaurants under the provisions of the Act in regard to hours, has been well received by the workers. The occupiers have also fallen into line, and in most places a schedule of hours is arranged for the staff to work to. Be section 13, I think this section should be amended to deal only with the sale of .goods. There are 249 shops registered, as compared with 234 during the previous year. Two hundred and seventy-nine shop-assistants worked -1,168 hours' overtime, as compared with 212 persons who worked 2,700 hours last year. Servants' Registry Offices Act. This Act has been well observed, and no complaints have been received. There are only four offices registered, as compared with six last year. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The awards and agreements, as well as the provisions of the Act, have been fairly well observed. It has been necessary to proceed against several employers for failing to keep overtime and wages books. One employer was convicted lor obstructing the Inspector in the execution of his duty; but, in justice to employers generally, I must say that with this exception 1 have invariably been received in a courteous manner, ami my many requests have received due consideration. Forty-one employers anil employees were cited for bleaches of various awards, and penalties wore inflicted in 37 cases; 4 were dismissed, or non-suits entered. In addition lo the above, the sum of .£4O 13s. 7d. arrears of wages due to employees from employers was collected, and 31 firms were cautioned for various other breaches of awards and Acts. Shearers' and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act. Visits of inspection were paid to a number of stations in the district, and considerable improvements ordered at several of them, while others were found to have completed improvements in accordance with previous requisitions. One stationholder was proceeded against for failing to comply with a requisition to improve accommodation, and was ordered by the .Magistrate to put everything in order before next shearing. Another case was withdrawn, as the stationholder agreed to put the work in hand at once. Conclusion. 1 have to express my appreciation of the courteous treatment I have received from both employers and workers during the year. 1 have, &c, D. Carmody, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
PALMERSTON NORTH. Sin, — Department of Labour, Palmerston North, 21st April, 1911. I have the honour to submit to you my animal report of matters coming under the jurisdiction of the Palmerston North District for the year ending the 3 Ist March, 1911. Trade and Labour Market and Unemployed. The year just concluded has been a very satisfactory one as far as trade generally is concerned. The pessimistic note of previous years has given place to a more optimistic one of buoyant prospects for the future. Business in wholesale ami retail trades has been flourishing, and new ventures have taken place (one of them with a capital of about £150,000). Several new buildings have been erected, and others arc being planned. Outside employment has been very plentiful, especially in the building trades, and much difficulty has been experienced by builders in obtaining carpenters. Among indoor industries the boot and coachbuilding trades have suffered considerably for want of men. One boot-factory had difficulty in coping with the work, and several of the hands hail to stand idle owing to there being no henchmen available, and one coachbuilding firm had to refuse orders owing to its inability to obtain wheelwrights and coachsmiths.
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The overtime worked in both factories and shops has been more than double that of last year, which is another evidence of the busy nature of trade generally. Skilled labour generally has had no difficulty whatever in finding occupation, while unskilled labour has not been in excess of the demand. Assistance has been given to 182 persons, with DO dependents, in the shape of railway tickets at reduced rates to places where work was available. Next to flax-milling, the dairying industry is the most important in this district. During the past year evidences of prosperity and good times for the dairy-farmers have not been wanting, and, except during the last two months or so, the factories generallj sho-R a substantial increase in output over the previous season. Land values, mar Palmerston particularly, show a marked increase, and prices rival those of the Waimate Plain in Taranaki. There can be no doubt thai as a dairying centre this district has a great future before it. and as the industry develops, the Town of'Palmerston North and the other towns in the Manawatu district will feel the benefit. Tho unusually dry weather of tho last two or three months has, of course, adversely affected the milk-supply to the factories, but as the season now ending had an exceptionally early start, and ■oiod conditions prevailed up till two months ago. taken as a whole it has been g 1. and the broken weather now setting in relieves the farmers of anxiety in regard lo the winter. On the Kith October last year a now award came int.. Force in the butter ami cheese factories. So Ear as 1 can learn, it has not occasioned any friction, ami employers as a, whole have shown themselves willing to comply with the new conditions and work harmoniously with their employees and the union. The principal change made by ihe new award—viz., the reduction of hours m ihe butter-factories to fifty per week from Ist April to .-loth September has, of course, vet to be experienced, but it is not expected to cause any friction. Flax-miMng. —During the past year the hemp industry has boon subjected to a trying time, owim-- to the very serious fall in the values of fibre. This was possibly caused by the accumulated surplus of the world's fibre-production over immediate requirements. As the cost of labour represents so substantial a proportion of the productive cost of New /.calami hemp, ami a minimum wage has been fixed by an award of tho Arbitration Court on a scale commensurate with the cost of living, millers were forced to turn their attentions to a cheapening ol production by (he introduction where possible ol' mechanical appliances to supplant hand-labour. It would appear that the necessity for this has provided the means, ami machinery is now and has recently been introduced which has had the effect not only of decreasing tho number of men usually employed in the milling operations, but has materially cheapened the est of production. From the activities of those engaged in the invention of further labour-saving appliances, il is possible that the scope of mechanical processes may be enlarged in the near future. It is not suggested thai this innovation will interfere with the employment of all available manual 1ab,.,,,, as the result of mechanical milling has bad the effect of increasing outputs and enterprises, thereby creating a trreater demand for manual labour in those spheres in which il is not only essential but indispensable Indeed, ill this respect the greater difficulty has been experienced in getting sufficient labour during that part of the season in which harvesting, shearing, ami other work are being actively prosecuted so that the introduction of machinery, if for that reason alone, has been of double value to the millers, enabling them to carry on despite the shortage ol labour. On the whole, workers have done remarkably well, the award wages having insured them a steadier income in spite of tho low prices of fibre, ami in the case of pieceworkers astonishing results have been achieved by some of the men who are able to stand heavy work, Factories Act. There have been 260 factories registered during the year, an increase of li over last year. Certificates of fitness permitting young persons under the age of sixteen to work in factories have been issued in 53 cases, 22 to males and 31 to females. Overtime has been worked in 22 factories by 141 boys under the age i i and females, and the hours so worked have been 5,571. This is a big increase on last year s overtime. The accidents reported during the v.-ar numbered 26. In .mc case the injury consisted of a broken log. bul none of the others were very serious. Tho sufferers were all made aware of the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act. In no case was the employer to blame by reason of neglect. Shops and Officii Act. During the year 317 shops have been registered, 21 more than last year. In 22 Shops 1,658 hours' overtime have been worked by 141 employees. This is also a very big increase upon last year's overtime. Last year I expressed the hope that wage-books would be made compulsory for shops in the same way "as for factories. The amendment of 1910, making provision for these books, will make inspection of shops much easier and more effective. The system prescribed by the Department s regulations is simple and effective, and is of special advantage to the employers themselves. Young People working in Shops and Factories. y.-u,, I would draw attention to what I consider an anomaly between the Factories Act ami the Shops and Offices Act. A boy or girl aged from fourteen to sixteen cannot work in a factory without a certificate of fitness, and such certificate can be granted only it the Fourth Standard, or its equivalent, has been passed; yet a boy or girl of any age can work in a shop, irrespective of his or her educational qualification. It cannot be said that the work m the shop is in any wise healthier or less tiring than in a factory; in fact, the shop-work means longer hours, and in big shops far more tiring work.
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Prosecutions under Factoribs, Shop*, Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration, ami other Acts, and Cases settled out of Court. Every effort is always made to induce employers to observe the conditions of the various Acts and awards, and no case has been recommended for proceedings in Court where it has been felt that the employer had acted in ignorance. In many eases of breaches it was deemed sufficient to send registered letters of warning, and 61 of these were posted during the year. No further action was required beyond seeing that any arrears of wages due were paid up. The total amount thus recovered was .£3l 10s. 10d., besides another .£26 18s. which xvas not dealt with in time for this report. There has also been a number of complaints which on being investigated were found to be unsubstantiated. Under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act 32 cases were taken before the Court, and 31 breaches were recorded, .£2B 15s. being imposed as penalties, with .£•'! I Is. costs. One case was dismiss,.,!. Under the Shops and Offices and Factories Acts 13 cases were taken. Three were dismissed and 10 convictions were obtained, with £6 Us. fines imposed, with £i Bs. costs. Generally speaking, the labour laws have worked without friction throughout this district. Industrial Statistics. The wage-sheet returns asked for by the Department, this being census year, when specially full information is desired, were at first thought by some employers to be too inquisitorial; but on finding that the filling-in of the form was very simple, and caused little extra trouble, the objectors appeared to be satisfied that there was no cause for complaint. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There are 6 servants' registry offices licensed at Palmerston North, against 4 in 1909-10. With one exception they have been well conducted. 1 would again respectfully urge that all license-holders should be made directly responsible to the workers they engage. Often a worker pays his fee, and is sent to an " alleged " job, which he subsequently finds docs not exist. In some cases I have obtained a refund of fees and fares paid, but even then there has been a loss of time suffered by the worker in going to and from the expected work which he has not been compensated for. Conclusion. During the year 1 have visited Ashhurst, Feilding, Foxton, Levin, Rongotea, Otaki, Shannon, Tiritea, Woodville, Whitanui, Waituna West, and Halcombe. To the police officers at each of these places I desire to extend my thanks for the assistance they have so willingly rendered mc at all times in carrying out my duties. I have paid regular visits to the factories and shops in Palmerston North, and also to main other employers of labour, especially those working under awards, from whom f have received every, courtesy and consideration. I have again to thank the secretary of the local Employers' Association and the secretaries of several local unions of employees for their assistance in settling disputes. The number of letters, Ac, of outward correspondence during the year reached 3,722. I have, &c., W. J. Culver, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
MASTEHTON. Sl B) — Department of Labour, Masterton, 21st April, 1911. 1 have the honour to submit herewith for your consideration the annual report on the work of the Department in the Masterton district for the year ended 31st March, 1911. Taking the whole period under review into consideration, trade and business generally maybe said to have maintained a fair level. Although several business premises have ceased operations during the year, others have been established, so that generally the variation has not been great. Several trades have not shown any marked improvement, although almost all workers have been steadily employed. Building trades, xvhich are usually a fair indicator as regards prosperity and progress, have been well sustained. The nexv freezing-works of the Wellington Farmers' Meat Company (Limited), situated at Waingawa, commenced operations during the early part of last year, the buildings and machinery equipment costing, approximately, £40,000. The buildings and fitting-up of these "works'" caused a considerable amount of steady employment for tradesmen and others throughout the year, and since the works have been completed upwards of 200 hands have been employed in the'meat-freezing and fellmongcring industry. Within the borough 38 permits in accordance with the by-laws have been issued to contractors for buildings, estimated to cost, approximately, £12,000. Several residences have been erected throughout the district in the vicinity of Masterton, and a considerable number of building tradesmen xvas also engaged for several months on the new Solway Showgrounds, grandstand, stock buildings, and yards, so that taken all round very few tradesmen have been unemployed during the year.
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Coach and carriage building has maintained a marked improvement, and during the period under review all tradesmen have been fully employed, a considerable difficulty being experienced at times in obtaining competent tradesmen, especially ill the painting and smithing departments. Agricultural-implement manufacturing, engineering, and ironwork ing have furnished very steady employment to the regular tradesmen following those industries. Motor-car and cycle repairing has furnished very steady employment to all workers engaged. Extensive additions to one of the local factories are contemplated, so that all classes of work in this trade may be successfully undertaken. The woodworking trades have not been so busy as was expected, sawmilling especially being very slack. This is. of course, readily accounted for, as most of the accessible bush is noxv cut out, anil timber for local requirements has to be obtained from the Main Trunk and elsewhere. The cement pipe and tile manufacturing industry has experienced a very good year, all bands having been kept steadily employed, and good prospects are anticipated. Steady employment throughout the year has been furnished in tho leather trades—saddlery. harnossmakiiig. ami boot making- and repairing. In the clothing trades (tailoring and dressmaking) almost regular employment has been experienced in the majority of cases very little time being lost, and a very considerable amount of overtime has been worked The dairying industry, in the manufacture of both butter and cheese, has experienced quite a record for quantity of output last season, anil, notwithstanding that considerable additions were made to factories last year, it is noxv expected to again increase the facilities by way of capacity and machinery for the handling of next season's supply, which is expected to be still greater than last. An excellent season has been experienced throughout this district, and the condition of stock has boon well maintained. Factories Act. During the year 153 factories were registered, being an increase of 5 on the previous period. Overtime warrants were required by 15 employers for 07 women and boys, who worked 1,798 hours' overtime. Certificates of fitness to work in factories were issued to 15 young persons —5 males and 10 females. There were !) accidents reported during the year, all of which were inquired into; but l'ortu nately none wore of a serious nature. Better methods of safeguarding against accident in connection with belts and pulleys, 4c., are now adopted in almost all factories, so that the number of accidents is proportionately reduced. The provisions of the amendment to the Act passed last session affecting laundries, and the full payment of wages for holidays to boys under eighteen years of age and girls under twentyone years of age and apprentices, are being carried into effect. There were no prosecutions under this Act during the year. Occupiers are getting more conversant with the requirements, so that it is seldom that a breach occurs. Practically the whole of the facto, ies have been visited, and found to be in a satisfactory condition. Shops and Offices Act. During the year 196 returns were furnished by shopkeepers, showing an increase of 3G shops over the previous period. Overtime permits were required by 28 employers to allow 72 males and 51 females to work 2,252 hours, for which overtime rates were paid. Four prosecutions were taken against occupiers lor bleaches, with tine inflicted in each ease. The amendment passed last session is being fairly well observed. All the shops have been visited from time to time during tho year, and generally found satis factory. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. No great difficulty has been experienced in the administration of this Act in connection with any of the awards in .force throughout the district. Section 58 of the Amendment Act. which makes provision that all employers who are bound by an award ■<!■ agreement shall be required to keep a wages and overtime book, has proved most beneficial, as it enables officers of the Department to readily ascertain tho hours worked and wages paid to employees, and infringements can thus be more easily detected. Two cases for breaches of award were taken before the S. M. Court; a fine was inflicted in one case and the other was dismissed, Servants' Registri Offices Ait. There arc still throe registry offices conducting business in this district. I have found on inspection that their books are carefully kept, and that the charges arc in accordance with the regulation schedule. The same complaint, however, still exists with regard to advertisements that are kept in the columns of the Press longer than the position is vacant, thus applicants are attracted from a distance and on arrival find no opening. Shearers' Accommodation, 4c, Act. The accommodation for shearers throughout this district is still undergoing improvement. Several station-holders have effected the necessary additions required to be made since last season, and it is expected that the shearers' quarters will be more up to date than hitherto. The principal
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stations visited last year, in order to see that the requirements of the Act were carried out, were those where additional accommodation had been deemed necessary. Sheep-farmers now seem to recognize that good accommodation is necessary, especially if they wish to have their shearing carried out well and without dissatisfaction. Men's Employment Bran< h. There has not been much demand for unskilled labourers in this district during the past year. The principal general labouring xvas in connection with the new meal-freezing works, showgrounds, and sale-yards, 4c. No works of any magnitude were undertaken by the borough that required any additional number of unskilled labourers. A large number of men was, however, employed during the winter and spring on scrubcutting operations, and lately at rabbiting. The road-formation in this district is fairly well completed, so that there is little or no co-operative work going on. This office is now more utilized by employers when in need of workers. During (he year 132 men were assisted principally to private employment. Women's Employment Branch. A women's employment branch was opened at this office in October. 1910, under the supervision of Miss H. R. Hodge. Circulars were sent out to employers throughout the district, and the attention of workers was drawn to the fact through the columns of the Press. A considerable amount of correspondence has bee,, received from employers in the countryapplying for help, ix-c, but great difficulty is experienced in supplying girls. The office is, however, proving a good medium for bringing employer and employee together, (For further particulars see Miss Hodge's report.) Conch sion. I have to again record my appreciation of the courteous treatment received from employers and employees, also secretaries of local unions and Employers' Association, with whom I have come in contact during the course of making various inquiries. I have, 4c, J. Georoeson, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
NELSON. Sir, —• Department of Labour, Nelson, 25th April, 11)11. 1 have the honour to submit for your consideration my annual reporl for the year ending the -'list March, 1911. The period under review has been a fairly prosperous one. and a fair volume of trade has been done. There have been no labour troubles during the year, and employers ami workers have displayed a very conciliatory spirit in settling various trade disputes which have been brought before the Conciliation Commissioner. Employment in all branches of trade has been very continuous and the majority of tradesmen have made full time (luring the year. There has not, however, been any shortage of tradesmen to meet the demand in various trades, but a scarcity of workers does exist in those industries where young persons ami women are generally employed. There is a pronounced element of truth in the complaints made by employers thai tho dearth of this class of labour has retarded operations in connection with fruit canning and preserving, which is one of the largest industries in the district. Under the above circumstances, it naturally follows that, taking the year round, a good average wage has been earned by all workers. Tlie building ami kindred trades have been kept fairly busy, and bricklayers, carpenters. plumbers, and painters have lost very little time. A fair number of villas ami other buildings have been erected in the city and suburbs, and in the Country districts, especially Stoke, Richmond, and Motueka. Clothing, tailoring, and dressmaking trades have hail a very prosperous year, kittle time has been lost by operatives, whilst employers express themselves as well satisfied with the amount of trade done. The boot trade has been chiefly confined to order-work and general repairs. This trade has shoxvn decided progress, and bettor time has been made than was experienced last year. All men have made full time. Wheelwrights and Coachbuilders : During the year trade has been well maintained and all shops have been kept very busy. A considerable number of vehicles have been built locally for service in other parts of the Dominion. Saddle and Harness Making: There is a set number of hands employed in this industry, chiefly on order-work and general repairs. Trade has been quite up to the standard of previous years. Engineering in all its branches has not been up to the standard of previous years. The tendency of those requiring motive power for various purposes seems to be towards gas or oil engines, and there is every indication that this class of engine will take the place of steam for manufacturing purposes.
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Jam and confectionery making is one of the growing industries of the district and trade in these lines has been remarkably good. It is to be regretted that this trade has been considerably retarded owing to the dearth of female and juvenile labour for picking and handling the fruit. Employers have complained from time to time that on this account they have had to cancel orders for various lines of preserves and conserves. Factories Act. This Act is now well known by employers and employees so that few breaches of the law are committed. Carelessness on the part of employers accounts for most breaches, either in omitting to obtain overtime warrants or failing to pay wages at regular intervals. Visits of inspection have been made to all factories, and particular attention has been given to sanitation, payment of wages and the keeping of records. During the year there has been considerable improvement generally in regard to sanitation and nearly all factories in the city are now connected with the now' sewage system. A continuous supervision has effected good results, and considerable improvement has been made in many factories. The number of factories registered during the year was 279, and the number of workers, including employers personally engaged, 1,588 —1,377 males and 211 females. Oeeiiime. —During the year I 7-'> warrants to work overtime were issued to 141 females and boys under sixteen years of age. who worked 1, 142 hours. This is a considerable increase on the overtime worked last year. Accidents. Six accidents were reported during the year, but none were of a serious nature. The majority were caused by overconfidence in working stamping and punching machines. Care is taken in all cases to see that the employees injured are made acquainted with the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act. The small percentage of accidents speaks well for the manner in which machinery is safeguarded, considering the amount of machinery in use and the number of workers employed. Prosecutions. —Seven cases were taken under this Act, and convictions were obtained in all cases—4 for failing to register factory ; 2 for failing to pay wages at not more than fortnightly intervals (back wages in these cases amounting to £22 being paid up) and 1 for failing to keep proper time ami wages book. Shops and Offices Act. It is pleasing to report that this Act is looked upon with favour by the majority of employers as well as employees, and, except in respect to the controversy as to which is the most suitable day of the week for the half-holiday, it appears to give general satisfaction. Occupiers of shops have taken full advantage of section 25 of the Act, and in nearly all lines of business in the city tho hours of closing have been limited. The amending Act of 1910, which came into force on the 3rd December last, has had a very beneficial effect as far as hotel employees are concerned. During the year 272 shops were registered. Visits of inspection have been made to all shops during the year. The administration of the Act, generally has required a considerable amount of attention. Prior to the coming into force of section 12 of the amending Act many of the larger firms had already time and xvages books, but a large majority of smaller shopkeepers failed to keep proper records. It has been necessary to make a considerable number of extra visits of inspection to see that these books were being kept in proper form, and at present in all cases where shop-assistants are employed, this section of the Act is being complied witn Overtime. —During the year . i I warrants were issued to 137 persons—Bs males and 52 females —who worked 3,347 hours' overtime. Prosecutions. —-There wore three cases taken under this Act during the year —one for employing assistants later than 6 p.m. without a permit, convicted; the second for employing assistants later than 1 p.m. on the statutory half-holiday. This case was dismissed, as the Magistrate held that the employees xvere on the premises without the employer's knoxx-ledge. The third was against a restaurant-keeper for employing assistants more than ten hours in one day. This action was dismissed owing to very conflicting evidence. Servants' Registry Office Act. There are no servants' registry offices in this district. Shearers' Accommodation, etc., Act. There are fourteen shearing-sheds in the Nelson District which come within the provisions of this Act. Various stations xvere visited during the shearing season, and at three of the sheds visited I found that additions to buildings and other improvements for the benefit of shearers had been made. All sheds visited xvere found to be clean and satisfactory. On two stations cooks were employed, but as a rule all meals are taken at the homestead. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The various awards have worked smoothly in this district, and during the year nothing of importance has arisen in respect to the administration of the Act. Visits have been made to all employers upon whom awards are binding, and the steady supervision effected to see that copies of awards are posted up and that records tire kept does much to lessen the number of breaches of awards. The number of complaints from employees has been very fexv, and there have been no prosecutions for breaches of award during the year. Scaffoldinc Inspection Act. As Inspector of Scaffolding for the Nelson District and Marlborough I have made general visits of inspection to buildings in the course of election (See separate report.)
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Men's Employment Branch. During the year there has been a fair demand for unskilled labour, chiefly for farm-work and bushfelling, consequently there has not been the same number of men calling at tho office in search of employment, and little difficulty has been experienced in placing those willing to take country work. It is pleasing to note that the back country is being taken up freely, ami pastoral and agricultural operations are being more extensively carried on. The fruit industry, which is becoming of groat importance to the district, has given employment to a considerable number of hands for clearing and planting orchards on new ground. It is estimated that 30,000 trees have been planted during the season. In the city proper there have been very few contracts of any importance requiring unskilled labour; still, all local men have been kept well employed, ami those working- on the wharf have also experienced a fair year. There has been a decided increase in the exports and imports during the year. Vessels to the number of 1,640, with a tonnage of 407.250 tons, have visited the port. This number includes eight ocean-going steamers. During the year 15-1 men were assisted to employment. Women's Employment Branch. This branch is gradually becoming better known to both employers and employees, and the facilities offered have been taken full advantage of. The upkeep of the branch entails a considerable amount of extra woik, and the number of applications for workers is far in excess of the number of applicants for work. (For further particulars see Miss Emerson's report.) Conclusion. During the year various matters in connection with awards, factories, ami other Acts have required visits to other parts of tic Nelson and Marlborough Districts-- viz.. Motueka, Takaka, Canvastown, Havelock, Carluke, Blenheim, Tiiamarina, and Picton. I wish to record my appreciation of assistance rendered mc by officers of other departments, ami also by local Inspectors ami police officers with whom I have conic in contact. I have, 4c., S. Tyson, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector (if Factories.
GREYMOUTH. Sir, — Department of Labour, Greymouth, 10th April, 1911. I have tin honour to submit my annua! report for the year ending the .'list March, 1911. General. Trade generally has been ot a somewhat varied and fluctuating character. The very wet winter experienced had a most marked effect on all outdoor industries, especially building operations, causing a great amount of broken time, and, as a natural sequence, the decreased spendingpower of the large proportion of workers affected thereby was felt very keenly by the trading community. A revival took place, however, in the spring, and both from an employer's and employee's point of view the year compares very favourably with former periods, and the present year opens with fair prospects. It is true that there are no signs of an approaching boom, but it is apparent that there is a firmness about local trade, and the workman speaks of the prospect of his employment in cheerful tones. With the exception perhaps of the coal industry, an all-round improvement has been noticeable during the last few months, anil there is every prospect of this being maintained for some considerable period. It is pleasing to report a decided improvement in the sawmilling industry, the depression of the past two years having lifted, and large orders for both white and red pine for Australia have placed this industry in a very flourishing condition. The total amount of timber exported during the period xvas 42,620,206 superficial feet, which is an increase of 12,158,816 superficial feet over the previous year. The large area of bush that must have been felled to produce the same emphasizes the need for some svsteni of afforestation to protect this industry in the future. Well-known authorities estimate that on an average 1 acre of bush yields 10,000 superficial feet of saxvn timber, which means that considerably over 4,000 acres of bush has been felled during the past year in the Greymouth district. The coal-mining industry has fluctuated during the period. Although the returns prove that more coal has been exported this year than last, the figures for the year ending :11st March, 1910, being .'160,817 tons, and for the year ending -'list March, 11)11, :507,(150 tons, the increase can be partly accounted for by the increase of orders caused by the strike at Newcastle in tho early part of the period. At present, however, the industry is experiencing considerable slackness. The other staple industry of the district —viz., quartz-mining—which hitherto has been dull, has shown distinct signs of reviving during the past six months. New reefs in various parts have been opened out, and work is extending to the low-level roofs. This activity is causing satisfaction on the West Coast, of which mining in all its branches is the mainstay. Throughout the year skilled trades, particularly those entailing indoor work, have been kept busy. During the year 22-' i building permits for residences and eight for shops and warehouses were issued by the' Borough Engineer. There is a continual demand for increased dwellingaccommodation.
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Engineering has been busy throughout the year, entailing a considerable amount of overtime being worked. In connection with this industry it is important to note the difficulty existing in certain branches -viz., blacksmithing and moulding- —in obtaining competent tradesmen. This difficulty docs not apply only to journeymen, but i( is noticeable that there is a reluctance in apprenticing boys to these particular trades. The problem of getting boys to take up these trades will require solution if a high standard of efficiency is to be maintained. Dressmakers, tailors, ami boot -iiianuf.ictu rers have had a busy year, and in all cases a con siderable amount of overtime has been worked. Men's Employment Branch. Throughout the year there has been little difficulty in dealing with the large number of applicants for employment. Private employers are using this agency to obtain employees more freely, ami much effort has been spent in trying to meet their requirements. In the country districts employers have expressed appreciation of the services rendered by this branch. During the year skilled and unskilled workers to the number of '!l>7 were assisted by the Department, 142 being sent to Government works ami 165 to private employment: 111) were married, while 173 were single men. During the year the completion of the Blackball Railway works and the near completion of the State Collieries Railway Extension works has necessitated the dismissal of a large number of men. The projected harbour improvements will be put in hand shortly, and will doubtless find employment for many during the coming winter. Factories Act. Tin- provisions of this Act are. on the whole, well con.plied with, and when irregularities occur a little explanation is usually sufficient to put matters right. In very few cases do these irregularities occur with any intention on the part of the employers to evade the law. more often being due lo laxity in attending to details, such as keeping the dates when young people com inenee in their employ, anil keeping sufficient records of overtime worked. There is certainly room for much improvement in the Mutilation and sanitation of some of the older factories. The employers in most cases realize this, however, ami a good deal has been done during the past year lo improve ihe conditions. In two eases the factories were entirely rebuilt on modern lines. During the year 111 factories wire registered. Certificates of fitness were issued to 12 boys ami 8 girls under sixteen to work in factories. During the year 88 females and boys under sixteen years of age worked 1,660 hours' overtime. In II cases alleged breaches of the Act have been investigated. Of those. 11 were dealt with by prosecution, and all the cases were decided in favour of the Department. Inquiries have been made in respect to 1 I accidents. None were fatal, and only 2 were of a serious nature. Where necessary, attention has been paid to the effectual guarding of machinery. In all the cases care was taken to see that the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act wore carried out No difficulty has been experienced in connection with the amended Act of last session. The laundry-keepers have all fallen into line, and the trouble of getting the Chinese laundry-keepers to understand the provisions of the Act was minimized through the action of the Chinese Consul for New Zealand in supplying them with a copy of the Act in the Chinese language. The new paragraph to section 32, making it compulsory for occupiers of factories to paxwages to girls under eighteen years of age ami boys under sixteen years of ago for any holidays given, does not effect any change, as it lias been the custom to pay wages unili r the circumstances previously. Shops and Officer Act. The provisions of this Act have been well observed. Shopkeepers in many of the trades have now taken advantage of the provision enabling the majority in any trade to fix the closing-hours under section 28 of the Act. and tlie results have proved highly satisfactory. The number of shops on the register is 188. Permits for overtime were issued to 49 assistants, who worked 430 hours. As instancing the excellent manner in which the provisions of this Act are observed, only 2 prosecutions were taken against occupiers; lines were inflicted in both eases. Tho provisions of the amended Act of last session, although creating a great deal of comment at first, especially among hotelkeepers, are now working more smoothly. A little assistance and explanation to the proprietors proved that any inconvenience anticipated in regard to the hours of employment, holidays, 4c, bail been overestimated. Where only one cook xvas employed, the difficulty of having him engaged for both early and late meals was got over by a rearrangement of tho hours during which ho was to be on tlie premises. Advantage has been taken where nightporters are employed to agree to an accumulation ~f the holidays for throe months, as provide,l by section 7. Some dissatisfaction was expressed with section 13, which compelled Ihe occupier of each shop to register in the name of one person, all other persons engage.l to be deemed assistants; but when the provision was brought int.. operation any objection made was withdrawn. The compulsory provision for keeping time and wages books in shops in the same way as in factories should make it much easier to ileal with the hours and wages of assistants. Scaffolding Inspection Act. As Inspector of Scaffolding for tin- Westland District, T have made visits of inspection to all buildings in course of erection ("see reports of Inspectors of Scaffolding).
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Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. The work entailed in the administration of this Act has considerably increased during the year. Although the number of complaints received has been much larger than in previous years, in only 4 cases xvas it found necessary to apply to the Court for enforcement. Most of the complaints received are the outcome of misunderstanding, and in many cases a little explanation has obviated the necessity of goiiiL: to Court. In many of the cases where breaches occur much ill feeling would be obviated if the parties concerned would consult .mc another, and so remove misunderstanding before taking extreme measures. One "strike" occurred during the year, owing to the dispute at Otira Tunnel, when 260 men ceased work because their employer would not accede to the request of their union to discuss conditions of employment through the union's representative. Inquiries were made into the "strike," but it xvas found that the case was not one in which proceedings should bo taken. The " strike " itself was settled in two or three days by the employer agreeing to meet the men through their representative. Conclusion. During the year I have officially visited Westport, Reefton, Hokitika, Kumara, and Ross, and made a general inspection of factories, shops, 4c, in each town. 1 find that, considering the limited amount of time at their disposal, the local police acting as Inspectors of Factories carry out their duties very well, and I have to express my thanks for tho able and willing assistance extended to mc by them at all times in carrying out my duties. 1 desire also to acknowledge tho kindly courtesy that I have invariably received at tho hands of both employers and employees. , I have, 4c, Henrt E. Moston, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
TIMARU. Sir, — Department of Labour, Timaru, 26th April, 1911. I have the honour to submit, for your consideration, my annual report for the year ending 31sf March, 1911. This period has been on the whole a prosperous one for South Canterbury, and as the district depends mainly upon agricultural and pastoral pursuits, rather than manufacturing industries, it is pleasing to note that, generally, the farmers have had a good season, notwithstanding the prolonged dry weather experienced during the summer The xvool-clip xvas a fairly heavy one, although fewer bales wire sold at the Timaru sales than last year, and the prices realized xvere not quite so high as then, but a very fair average was maintained. The grain harvest has proved much better than was expected in the early part of the summer, as rain came in most cases in time to save the xvhent and late oats, but rather too late to save the early oat crop. The prices of cereals are rather lower noxv than they have been for some time past, but as far as I can gather they are sufficiently good to be profitable. The local freezing-xvorks had a record season last year, and this year is likely to be even better, as, owing to the shortage of feed, it is necessary for owners to diminish their flocks. For some time past the two local xvorks have been killing from ten to twelve thousand sheep and lambs daily. One firm had its premises improved and enlarged during the off season, and is now feeling the advantage of the increased space and convenience for dealing with the by-products of the industry. The building trade has maintained a very good average during tho year, the number of building permits issued by the Borough Council being 237, and the estimated cost of the erection of these buildings £87,742 17s. fid. There has been sufficient employment to keep all local men employed during the year except in tho painting branch, which xvas rather quiet for a short time, but in the other branches -bricklaying, masonry, and carpentry—it has been necessary to obtain men from other parts of the Dominion to cope with the xvork. The clothing trades have been very busy indeed, and there is hardly a workroom in the toxvn that has had to shorten bands or xvork "short time." The tailoring branches have had perhaps the busiest time. There is an undoubted shortage of labour, both male and female, and many of the best firms fjave bad to refuse xvork because of their inability to get xvorkpeople to do it. Some of this shortage arises from the limitation of the apprentices by tho award governing the industry, and it applies principally in the case of female apprentices, as it is found that a large proportion of tlie girls leave to get married just as they are beginning to be useful to their employers, and whilst this is perhaps good for tho country as a whole, it is rather harassing for those carrying on the industry. The retail trades have also been fairly prosperous, although several traders complain of a shortage of ready money. The port of Timaru has again had a very good year (ending the 31st December, 1910), although total exports and imports are lower by about 800 tons. The total value of the foreign and intercolonial trade has increased by £115,000 over last year. The imports for 1910 amounted to 84.786 tons, while there xvere 87,536 tons exported, making a total of 172,322 tons.
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The declared value of foreign and intercolonial trade was £1,600,388. The estimated value of coastal trade is .£750,000. The port continues to hold the third position in New Zealand in regard to the shipment of mutton and lamb, 804,100 carcases having been shipped during the year, this being an increase of over 150,000 more than the previous year. Besides these, the principal exports were: Wool ami skins, 42,727 bales; grain, .'577,587 sacks; Hour, 172,849 sacks; oatmeal, bran, and sharps. 90,426 sticks; and potatoes, 39,436 sacks. Factories Act. There were 213 factories registered during the year. The large increase is mainly due to ihe St. Andrew's factories being now registered in Timaru. Six factories enlarged their staffs and paid the additional fees in accordance with the Act. Fifty-nine certificates of litnoss to work in factories have been issued to •'! I girls anil 28 boys under sixteen years of age. The amount of overtime worked by 2-' i.'i boys under sixteen and females was 8,244 hours. Fifty-seven accidents were reported (luring the year, but none were of a serious nature, the majority being cuts ami abrasions sustained by slaughtermen and others employed at the freezingworks; and it is pleasing to note that " first aid " cabinets are provided at these establishments, thus reducing the risk of poisoned wounds. 'I hero have been few accidents connected with machinery, which scums to shoxv that employers are taking precaution to guard their machinery for the protection of the lives and limbs of tho workers. Fourteen informations were laid for breaches of this .Act. ami convictions obtained in all cases but one, which was practically a test case. The factories are in most cases up-to-date ami well equipped, except some in the centre of the borough, whose sanitary arrangements are not at all satisfactory; but. doubtless, when they are connected with the main drainage system, which is not yet completed, there will bo very little to complain about. The occupiers and managers of factories arc generally doing their best to comply with the provisions of the Act, and it is pleasing to note that a good feeling exists between employers anil employees throughout the whole district Every factory registered has been visited at least once during the year; several in the country towns and districts have also been visited, and on the whole these establishments arc well equipped and managed. Sunns and Offices Act. % The number of shops registered during the year was 235. Several small shops ceased operations while several others opened, but no change has been made in any business place of any size. Overtime permits were issued for 189 assistants to work 2,536 hours. On the whole, the Act is working very well, and its provisions are being observed, although a good number of warnings have had to be given. Only five informations under tho Act have been laid ; the defendants have been convicted in each case. The inclusion of licensed ami private hotels under the Act by the. 1910 amendment has given a little trouble, and 1 feel confident that in numbers of cases the provisions arc not being complied with; but it is very difficult to get any reliable evidence of breaches, but as time goes on I feel sure that employers will adjust their business so as to thoroughly comply with the Act. Servants' Registry Offices Act. There were live offices registered under this Act during the year. They arc conducted according to the requirements of the Act. but I have to state that the practice of charging fees to employees only is still in vogue. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Ait. This Act. together with tho awards and industrial agreements made under same, is continuing lo work rwy well, ami employers ami employees generally strive i ake themselves conversant with the provisions contained therein, and. on the whole, observe them well. Twenty-five cases for enforcements of awards have been taken before the Stipendiary Magistrate, and penalties have been imposed in 11) instances. In I case a breach was recorded xvithout penalty, 1 wore dismissed, and in I a nonsuit was entered to enable proceedings to be commenced Je novo in the Arbitration Court (this case is lo be heard at the Court's next sitting). One ease of considerable importance, involving the question of the payment of overtime rates to pieceworkers, under the Tanners and Fellmongers' award, was taken in the Arbitration Court; a breach was recorded, and payment of arrears of overtime accrued amounting to over £170 was made to the workers concerned. The appeals from the Stipendiary Magistrate's decision, referred to in last year's report, under the Threshing Millers' award in reference to posting up oopy of award in galley at camp were heard in the Arbitration Court in July last xvhen the Magistrate's decisions were reversed, ami ihe cases referred hack for fixing amount of penalty. Two cases lor breach of the Act (failing to keep overtime and wages book) have also been taken, and a fine with costs was inflicted in each instance. One case for breach of industrial agreement, in xvhich the Department decided not to prosecute, was taken by the union concerned, and dismissed with costs. Twenty-four under-rate workers permits have been granted mainly under the Carpenters and Joiners' award. A large portion of ih.se permits was issued to applicants who had just completed their apprenticeship, and I am afraid that iii some of these cases employers had failed to give the lads a fair opportunity to learn their trade during their apprenticeship; I am strongly of opinion that the apprentice question should be given earnest consideration, so us to insure the thorough training of good tradesmen.
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Workers' COMPKNBATIOH Ail. A considerable number of workers have applied for advice under this Act, and In almost e-vcr\ instance an amicable settlement has been arrived at. There is still a tendency on the part of some of the insurance companies (when ihe workers return lo work) to insist on ,-, receipt being signed in full settlement of the claim, but I have advised workers concerned •(' sign nothing except an actual receipt for the money received, and I trust that the Act wiil be amended lo rciidoi an agreement contained in a receipt in the form complained of invalid, if not illegal. Some little trouble has also been experienced owing to the fact that, instead of compensation bieng paid weekly, it litis been withheld until the worker has resumed work, and a good deal of hardship has thereby been experienced by the workers concerned. Men's Emplotmbnt Branch. Every endeavour has been made to make this branch of ihe Department work advantageously to both employers and workers, but it is to be regretted that the former seldom avail themselves of the services of this office to obtain employees, except at such times as when labour is vcr\ scarce, and they have exhausted all other moans of obtaining workers. A fairly large number of men have applied for work, but they have been mainly those who were strangers to the town. Conclusion. During 'he year 1 have paid frequent visits, in connection with the various labour laws, to Waimate, Temuka, Geraldine, Fairlie, St. Andrew's, Pleasant Point, Washdyke, 4c, and I desire lo express my thanks to employers and employees, local inspectors (police officers), secretaries of unions, and officials of the Magistrates' Courts for their courtesy and assistance to mc in carrying out my duties. 1 have, 4c, Ceo. 11. Liiiirt iiiiri. The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories,
OAMARU, Silt, — Department of Labour. Oamaru, 23rd April, 1911. I have the honour to submit my annual report for the year ending 31st March. 1911. > General. The drouglit experienced throughout this district during a large part of the year just closed is stated to have boon one of the most severe, to ihe farmer, that can be recollected; still, trade generally, although less in volume than that of the previous year, has resulted in better returns than might reasonably have been expected. The coming winter will doubtless bring with il the pinch that must to a more or less extent follow upon a season of drought. The freezing-Works closed down mi the 2 Ist February last, earlier than on any previous occasion since the company commenced operations in this district. The loss of wages occasioned thereby is, of course, felt acutely by a section of the workers. Unskilled Labour. Considering prevailing conditions, the able-bodied worker in this district has had fairly regular employment, and there has been only a limited number applying for assistance at this office. Factories Act. The number of factories registered during the year was 134. The amount of overtime worked by 316 women and 38 boys totalled 2,764 hours. Certificates of fitness to work in factories were issued to 13 girls and I) boys under sixteen years of age. Arrears of wages were collected in five cases, making a total amount of I'd lis. .'id. There were (i accidents reported and inquired into during the year. One of these was in a printing-office, resulting in partial loss of hand and two lingers. Compensation iii this case was paid to the amount of £7">. Two apprentices were included amongst the injured, and in both cases it was seen ti. that full wages xvere paid while tho boys wore unable to work. Negligence cannol be attributed to the employers in any instance, unless it be in allowing boys of very little experience to work upon machines requiring both skill and care. Shops and Offices Act. During the year It-'i shops were registered. Permits were issued to 1-1 shop-assistants to work 331 hours' overtime. It has been found necessary to warn several employers under this Act for allowing assistants to remain and serve customers after 'I o'clock on Saturday night. 1 am pleased to report that the amendments to this Act which have lately c into force, the provisions of which apply to hotels, restaurants, 4c . are now being satisfactorily observed through out the district.
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Servants' Registry Offices Act. There arc 5 registered offices in the district. They arc all well conducted, and satisfactorily carry out the requirements of the Act. Conclusion. In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to both employers ami employees for assistance willingly given to mc when carrying out my duties. 1 have, ivc, J. C. YORKE, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
INVERCARGILL. Sir, — Department of Labour, Invercargill, 26th April, 1911. 1 have the honour to submit for your consideration my annual report for the year ending •'list March, 1911. General. The various industries in Southland have had a fairly prosperous year. The turn of the tide sot in early in the autumn of 1910, and from then onwards there has been very little time lost in any of the trades. Of course, it must not be assumed that everybody has had as much work as he could do, but compared with past years 11)10 was by no means a slack one Business all round was on a sounder footing than hitherto, while extreme caution was apparent everywhere. It is hardly possible to say which of our industries should be placed in the leading position. Southland is undoubtedly destined to be a great agricultural centre, and as time goes on, and bush and swamp lands are brought into cultivation, the products of the soil will many times outweigh -all Others in point of value, and there should bo profitable employment for all willing to go into the country. Dairying: This industry still forges ahead. The number of factories now in operation has reached 50, and sites are being selected in a number of distiicts for new ones to start, with the next spring season. The dairy factory has been the saviour of many struggling bush settlers. Wherever a factory is planted a general improvement becomes apparent. The farmsteads are put in good order, paddocks arc cleared of weeds, and new pastures laid down to provide sustenance I'm- tho dairy herds. There may be a certain amount of drudgery pertaining to the work, but it is drudgery that is paid at a higher price than many others of perhaps more genteel order associated with town life. In spile of tin long drought, milk-supplies were well maintained, and the milk was generally of a superior quality to that obtained during the moist seasons. In connection with the dairying business, it is said that Invercargill now possesses one of the largest and best-equipped places in the Dominion for manufacturing factory plants. This is a business which has grown from a small shod of the pioneer type to a modern and up-to-date workshop employing a considerable staff of tradesmen. Sawmilling: In tho Invercargill district proper, sawmilling will soon be a thing of tho past. Each year sees a few mills cut out and removed to new areas further afield. At the present time, however, this industry employs the largest number of hands, and tlie demand for first-class sawmill workers is ever on the increase. At the cud of the year there were bet ween fifty and sixty mills at work in the Southland forests, turning out timber of the finest quality. More attention is now being given to the beech forests, which were in years gone by passed over in favour of the more suitable pines, but now manufacturers see in the native beech a substitute I'm- many of the imported furniture timbers, hence it is being more sought after, and on this account some mills are working back on the beech lands instead of moving on. Flax-milling': This has been one of the " up-and-down " industries. It, the early spring and summer months a number of mills which had been closed down ('or a time were put in workingorder, and stripping commenced, but later on a fall in prices of fibre caused owners to close down. A number of men and youths were thrown out of employment for a time, but as they are generally of the handy sort, the majority of them had little difficulty in finding other employment. This closing-down will give the flax time to grow-, and by next spring the crop should bo good. Building trades: At this time last year carpenters, painters, and others engaged in the building trade were competing with unskilled workers for any suitable employment that came along, and noxv tho same tradesmen are difficult to secure. Every town in the Southland district has had many new and valuable buildings added to its numbers. Manx handsome structures have already been completed in Invercargill itself, and others are on the way or in contemplation, and unless something unforeseen takes place there should be no lack of employment for those in the building trade for the next twelve months. Iron trades: At odd times during tho year trade was only moderately busy, but the amount of time lost by the workers was small. Agricultural-implement makers made a good clearance of linished lines in the spring and summer, and all hands had to put their energies into their work to keep up with orders. The class of implement manufactured locally is of a very high standard, and much valued by southern farmers. In general engineering work was more plentiful than during the previous year, and at times the demand for first-class mechanics was in excess of the supply, ami on this account a fair amount of overtime was put in in those foundries doing general
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work. Iron-moulders have had a very good year, on account of the demand for verandah material and fancy railings. Generally, those in the trade express satisfaction with the year's operations. Plumbing, gasfitting, 4c. The amalgamation of the boroughs did a Little to help these allied trades, on account of the extension of gas-mains to the outer areas, thus increasing the number of consumers and the demand for fittings. As new buildings were pushed on the plumber was in demand, and towards the end of the year qualified plumbers were much in request, and none were available. With the still further extension of tin gas service, and the possible extension of the water-supply to the outer areas, these trades should have little slack time for toe next few years. Furniture trades: As was to be expected, with the resumption of cottage building, the furniture trade began to improve, and the various factories have had a rather lms\ year. Every class of household furnishing has been much in demand, and good clearances of stocks, held over from the last year, have been made. The number of workers in the different branches has been increased, with every prospect of steady employment. Retailers express themselves as well satisfied with the year's turnover. Coachbuilding: There has not been the slightest dullness in this trade throughout the whole year. From beginning to end there has been the same steady stream of orders for conveyances of all descriptions. The quality of the work turned out by the local manufacturers has been favourably commented on by visitors from all parts, and both employers and employees deserve everj credit for the splendid workmanship displayed in the locally built vehicle. Boot and shoe trade- The boot trade has had its ups ami downs during the year, and at one time manufacturers had considerable difficulty in keeping their hands on anything like full time. Towards the end of the year, however, thee was a decided improvement, and the year closed with all hands busy. Tailoring: Trade has been extremely good throughout the year. Never at any time was there any sign of slackness, and ihe number of hours of overtime worked by male and female operatives is a long way ahead of any other trade on the list. There was a shortage of operatives al the busiest time of the year, and much of the work had to be put through at overtime rates. The amendment of tin: Factories Act making the overtime provision more elastic will considerably benefit this trade by enabling employers to obtain the extension of hours under favourable circustances. Dressmaking and Millinery: Business in these trades has been very satisfactory. There was the usual rush just prior to Christmas and New Year holidays, and a considerable number of hours of overtime had to bo worked in all the rooms. With the exception of time lost through holidays there has not been any slackness, and all the rooms are still busy. Hosiery and shirtmaking: These trades have not yet obtained prominence in this district. There are two or three small factories working and all operatives engaged have been kept going steadily. Agricultural and Pastoral: Following a good season in !!)()!), farmers were enabled to add considerably to the area under cultivation in I!) 10. Much land that had lain in the virgin state since the settlement of the province was brought under cultivation, with splendid results, returning heavy crops of grain and roots. Although the summer was the driest on record, and the root crops suffered from want of water, the general results will be well up to the average, while the grain has been secured in remarkably line condition, and the yields are reported to be above the average in many of the more favoured districts. Draining and liming are being carried ,ut very extensively, and the benefits to be derived from this treatment of the soil are everywhere apparent. Places whore at one time veritable quagmires exisled arc noxv yielding results beyond the expectations of the owners, and are looked upon as the choicest spots in the district. Tho large holdings are gradually diminishing in numbers, the cutting-up process having boon vigorously carried out for some years past, thus offering facilities to possessors of small capital to acquire holdings suitable to their requirements. The dearth of farm labourers was keenly felt during ihe year, and the demand was always in cxkss of the supply. Young men seem to prefer town life lo the country, looking upon farming as slavery. This is rather a pity, especially where there are so many openings for first-class men. There is no doubt that ill many cases the farmers arc themselves to blame for this state of affairs, as the accommodation provided mi some of the farms is not what, it should be. Complaints were made to Ibis office regarding the accommodation of some places, and inspection bore out the contention of the complaints in most cases. To the credit of the farmer bo it said, where improvement was suggested, it was readily carried out. and Oil those places the comfort of the men will probably receive more consideration in future. Men's Employment Branch. There was not, at any time during the year, the least cause for anxiety ou the score of employment for unskilled workers. Although there x\as not any Government work in the district, open to the " unemployed," local bodies and private employers seemed to find enough xvork to keep all local winkers well employed. The number of men registering their names was very small compared with flu- previous year, while upwards of seventy men were assisted in various ways by the Department. Farm hands were, as usual, in most demand, and competition was keen for anything superior in the way of a ploughman or teamster. For general hands for draining, scrub or weed cutting, there was always a fair demand, bill the rates offered for ditching, especially in the winter, were not sufficiently enticing, and. in consequence, much of the work had to beleft undone. A number ..f youths brought fr England under engagement to farmers are located in this district, and are reported to be doing well. This is an experiment that is being xvatched with much interest by tho farming community and town workers alike. The lads are o-enerally of a good stamp, and should, with care and judicious training, turn out first-class farm hands by the time their term of apprenticeship is completed.
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Factories Act. The number of factories registered during the year was 038, a slight falling-off as compared xvith the previous year's figures. This is accounted for largely by the fact that a number of sawmills have cut out. their areas in the Invercargill registration district and moved into adjoiningdistricts. Certificates of fitness were issued to 49 young persons to work in factories—2B boys and 21 girls. Overtime. —Two hundred and forty-three boys tindei sixteen and females worked 11,359 hours, tho bulk in the clothing trades. Accidents. -Thirty-one accidents were reported and inquired into during the year, one of which was fatal : the remainder consisted of cuts, bruises, and broken limbs. Half-holiday. —There have not been any complaints laid against employers for failure to give the weekly half-holiday. This is looked forward to as an .vent of the week, enjoyed almost as much by the employer as by the worker. Shops and Offices Act. It has not been necessar\ to take action against any shopkeeper for breach of the Act. Complaints have been made, but in all cases they were of so trivial a nature that a word of warning in season had a much better effect than a prosecution. Shopkeepers have on occasions committed slight errors of judgment, but in the majority of cases the slips have been unintentional, and any wrong done litis been put right without delay. All the shops in the combined boroughs xvhich were effected by the requisitions in force in the main borough at the time amalgamation was carried out have noxv come into line with regard to closing-hours, and the requirements of the Act have been xvell observed. During the year returns were collected from 338 shops, an increase of 33 over the previous year. Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. Work under this Act has largely increased during the year. New awards xvere made affecting a number of industries, and a great deal of time xvas taken up visiting the different persons bound, for the purpose of talking over and explaining the provisions of same. By this means a vast amount of misunderstanding was cleared up and the way paved for the better earrying-out of the new conditions entailed by the award. There were ten prosecutions for breaches. In nine cases penalties were inflicted, and in one a breach was recorded. Penalties amounted to i; 10 10s. and £1 lis. lOd. costs xvere alloxved. During tho yeai a number of cases were settled out of Court ; the amount collected by this office on account of back wages was £22 155.. and covered breaches of tho Carpenters', Saxvmillers', and Typographers' awards. Servants' Registry Offices Act. Six persons are registered under this Act in Invercargill, and the requirements of tlie Act have been strictly adhered to. Conclusion. I wish to thank the police acting as inspectors of Factories in adjoining districts for able assistance at all times cheerfully given. When one considers the amount of police xvork these officers have to perform, they deserve all credit for the very efficient manner in which they carry out their duties to the Labour Department. Tho work of carrying out the inspection of awards in the outlying districts has been considerably lightened by the amount of assistance rendered by the police. I have, 4c. H. B. Bower, The Chief Inspector of Factories, Wellington. Inspector of Factories.
OTHIR fOWNS. Officers in the following towns have also forwarded reports stating thai the various labour laws are working satisfactorily : Northern rial District. Arafapu. Kihikihi. Pukekohe. Thames. Cambridge. Maugawai. Raglan. Tolaga Bay. Coromandel. Mangonui. Rotorua. Waihi. Dargaville. Maungaturoto. Russell. Waikino. Hamilton. Mercer. Taumarunui. WaipiroJßay. Helensville. Morrinsville. Taupo. Waipu. Hikurangi. Ngaruawahia. Tauranga. Waiuku. Hokianga. Ongarue. Te Aroha. Warkworth. Huntlv. Opotiki. Te Awamutu. Whakatane. Kaitaia. Otorohanga. Te Karaka. Whangarei. Karangahake. Paeroa.l Te Kuiti. Whangaroa. Kawakawa. Papakura. Te Puke. Whitianga. Kawhia, Port Awanui.
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REPORTS FROM INSPECTORS OF SCAFFOLDING. AUCKLAND. Sir, — Department of Labour, Auckland, 20th April, 1911. 1 have the honour to Submit my report for the year ending -list March, 1911. It is pleasing to state that the Scaffolding inspection Act is working very smoothly in this district, and the scaffoldings now erected are of substantial structure. The past year has been an exceedingly busy oni in the trade, and several of the large buildings commenced last year are Hearing completion. During the period 101 l buildings have been commenced, and 101 additions and alterations effected within the city boundary, costing £248,623. The Auckland suburbs on the oitv side of the harbour have erected 809 buildings, costing approximately £690,573. Visits of inspection were paid to Hamilton, Pukekohe. Te Awamutu, Te Kuiti, Frankton, Ngaruawahia, Helensvillo, Whangarei, ami Limestone island. In some of these places the builders did not seem to know much about the provisions of 'he Scaffolding Inspection Act, and required a good deal of " coaching." The principal fault was having gear below regulation sizes. Since the beginning of the year 405 notices of intention to erect scaffolding have been received, xvbich is a big increase on last year's number; 1,020 visits were made to scaffoldings in the districts, some of the buildings requiring scaffoldings all through the twelve months.
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Prosecutions. Il was necessary to take proceedings against II contractors, 1 for failing to notify their intention to erect scaffolding exceeding Mi ft. in height, 1 for failing to report accident* on build ings in course of erection, and I for failing to comply with written instructions from the Inspector. In all cases convictions were entered and lines imjosed. In addition. N letters of warning were given to builders for failing to send ihe required notice of intention to erect. In almost every case they were men who had just commenced contracting, ami were not acquainted with the regulations, Accidents. Sixty four accidents were reported as having occurred on buildings in course of erection or repair, •'! of which proved fatal one was from blood-poisoning, one through a bridge collapsing at Whakatane, ami ihe third by the man falling through a ventilator-hole over which he was sawing timber. In the remaining cases only minor injuries were sustained. General. I agree with the suggestion of the Wellington Inspector (Mr. Holland) in his last annual report, thai a penalty clause should be added to the Act in connection with clause .">. to provide in extreme cases for the prosecution of persons erecting scaffolding which is manifestly unsafe. It frequently happens that scaffolding will be erected before I have an opportunity to inspect. An instance was given here a few weeks ago where a scaffolding had been erected, inside a building, over 50 ft. high with no guard-rails attached, and a man tripped on the platform and fell to the ground Hour. Had the scaffolding been in accoidance with the regulations this accident could not have occurred. The scaffolding had mil been seen by mc, as I was in the country when it was erected. During the year 12 scaffoldings were condemned as unsafe or not in accordance with the regulations, and these were reconstructed or altered as requested. Several ladders and trestles were also condemned as not safe for workmen. Conclusion. hi conclusion, 1 may state that there is every indication of another very busy year in the building trade, the foundations ol several large premises having just lately been laid. I desire to express my thanks to employers and the local Inspectors of Factories in tlie outlying districts for the assistance they have given mc in carrying out ray duties. I have, iYc, Hugh Grbsham, The Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.
WELLINGTON Sir, — Department of I,about, Wellington, sth May, 1911. I have the honour to submit my report for the year ending ,'ilst March, 1911. The Scaffolding Inspection Act has worked very satisfactorily, and there arc only one or two of its provisions at till difficult to enforce, although continual vigilance is required to see that ihe requirements of the regulations are properly carried out. I am still of the opinion that it would greatly add to the efficiency of the Act if provision was made that a prosecution could immediately follow a deliberate breach of the regulations. At the present time a prosecution can ensue only after the Inspector has given instructions in writing 1., the person or persons concerned to make the required alterations or additions to the scaffolding or gear. It is not until such written direction has been ignored that we are authorized to prose cut,.. It often happens that temporary scaffolding of an unsafe description is hastily erected for the purpose of doing some small job, mi the chance of the Inspector not discovering it or not visiting the place until the job is finished and Ihe structure pulled down again; and as most of the Inspectors have very large districts to look after it is impossible to visit some places very often. During the year 407 notices of intention to erect scaffolding Wfie received. This is about half the number of scaffoldings visited, structures under the height of 16ft. not requiring notices to be sent. There were It prosecutions for failing to send the necessary notices, convictions being obtained in I •'! cases, and one being dismissed, the defendant pleading thai when the scaffolding was erected it was not Id ft. in height, but the ground beneath was afterwards excavated. Sixteen accidents were reported under the Act as occurring in or about buildings in course of erection, See. Due of these proved fatal, a painter falling from a ladder while assisting to paint an hotel in Wellington. An engineer was seriously injured by the falling of a derrick-polo which he had climbed to alter some ropes. A labourer was injured through the collapsing of a brick wall at the foot of which he was excavating. A carpenter fell a distance of 23ft. while engaged in tlie erection of a roof at Masterton, but beyond bruises escaped without injury. The rest of the accidents, generally speaking, were slight, the injuries consisting of scalp-wounds, bruises, and strains. A lew builders wore warned for failing to send notices of accidents occurring on buildings. Mv thanks are due to those Inspectors of Factories stationed in the different towns in my district, and also to the polici officers with whom my duties have brought mc into contact, for their valuable assistance, courtesy, and attention. I have. A-c, R. A. Holland. The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding
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NELSON. Sin, Department of Labour, Nelson, 26th April, 1911. As Inspector of Scaffolding for the Nelson and Marlborough Districts (as well as Inspectoi of Factories, awards. \-c. ). 1 have the honour to submit mv annual report for the year ending the :11st March, 1911. The building trade has been fairly busy, and visits of inspection have been made to all the principal towns where scaffolding has been erected. Thirty-five notices of intention to erect scaffolding have been received, and. as a rule, the regulations referring to scaffolding have been found to be complied with. It may be said with confidence that a bettor class of material is now being used foi scaffolding piirposes. and mole care is being taken in erection. 1 would again draw your alten th.n lo guard-rails on scaffolding, and would respectfully suggest that ropes for guard-rails be disallowed. Ii is very difficult to keep ropes tight and at required height: a I in. by 2 in. 01--3 in. by 2 in. rail is much to be preferred, as these, being rigid, give men better protection and more confidence on high scaffolding. I find that a considerable amount of carelessness is displayed by both employers and workmen in the erection of small buildings, and In !) instances I have had to order scaffolding to be taken down and re-erected. Ladders are a continuous source of trouble, as men make a temporary ladder to suit some light job; it is then used for work for which it is not suitable, and is kept in commission until seen and condemned. During the year 1 have condemned 20 of these ladders as unfit for use. It is items such as these thai require dose supervision to prex-ent accidents. Accidents. It is very gratifying to note that only 2 accidents have occurred on buildings during the year. and neither of them was of a serious nature one was a case in which a youth was knocked oft a scaffolding 12ft. high: (he second was the result of a brick falling about Oft. and striking a labourer mi the shoulder. In both cases the men were back at work within seven days. There have been no prosecutions under the Act during the year. 1 have. 4c. S. Tyson, The Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.
C, 11 FY MOUTH. S ntj Department of Labour, Greymouth, loth April, 1911. As inspector of Scaffolding for Westland (as well as Inspectoi of Factories, A-c.) I have the honour to submit my annual report on the working of the Scaffolding Inspection Act, 1908, for the year ending -'list March, 1911. Less difficulty has been experienced this yeai than in the previous one in carrying out the duties assigned to mc as Inspector of Scaffolding. Builders and others who have occasion to erect scaffoldings are becoming more conversant with the regulations, and it is pleasing to note that they endeavour to carry out the same. Only in two instances have I found it necessary to order the'reconstruction of scaffolding. Many cases occur, however, in which the platform is too narrow or the ties an insufficient : these defects are more common on carpenters' and painters' scaffold ings. On some of the smaller jobs queer devices are sometimes brought into requisition as ladders, and it has been mv duty to condemn many of those as unsafe. During the year 56 notices of intention to erect scaffoldings over Hi ft. high have been received. Visits of inspection have been made in all cases. Some of the builders have during tho year been encaged on buildings which have necessitated their providing a large amount of new scaffolding gear, and this has been selected in strict accord ance with the regulations of the Act. Four accidents occurred during the period, one of which proved fatal, a bricklayer's labourer having fallen from a bolder and sustained injuries to the skull which caused his death. The number of buildings erected during the period in the Greymouth district was 231. . 1 have. 4c., Henry E. Moston, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Ins] tor of Scaffolding. CHRISTCHURCH. g IR Department of Labour. Christchurch, 24th May, 1911. I beg to submit my report on the work .lone under the Scaffolding Inspection Act for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1911. During the year there has been a falling-off in the number of large business buildings erected, but there has been a large number of residences of all sizes creeled in the city and outlying suburbs, which has necessitated frequent visiis of inspection, as in many instances it is the smaller contractor who is apt to take risks in the erection of scaffolding, and whose gear is of doubtful quality. Each year, however, shows an improvement in this respect, as employers realize their responsibilities in the matter ~f taking precautions to guard against accidents, and subsequent claims for compensation.
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1 have made careful inspection of all the ropes, guys, gear, ladders. 4c, in use on the various buildings, and I bay- been compelled to direct the disuse of many of them. Due cue has also been taken to sec thai ropes arc properly fastened and wedged, and that the boards of the staging properly overlapped, so that workmen employed thereon could be free from anxiet\ in that respect. There have been 111, accidents during the year, but only 2 serious accidents have occurred on buildings in course of erection—viz., one during- the dismantling of a scaffolding, a corner pole having been left standing over-night, which suddenly fell, striking a workman across the back of the neck. \ claim for compensation was heard at the Supreme Court, when judgment was given in favour of the applicant for £700 and costs. During the hearing it was shown that the pole was embedded only 12 in. in tho ground, which apparently was insufficient, without the top being lashed or braced. I xvould therefore recommend that the Act make provision for increasing the depth from 12 in. to 2-1 in. in which poles are to be embedded in the ground. The second serious accident was caused through a rope lift breaking whilst lifting a stone weighing lOcwt. The same rope had been previously used for lifting much greater weights, and had apparently been overstrained. The injured person was directing the operations of the lift, and when the rope broke be overbalanced himself and fell 8 ft., landing on his head. During the year I have made 975 visits of inspection to various buildings. I also made hundreds of visits to smaller contracts where the scaffolding did not reach the height of 16 ft. I found it necessary to condemn the whole of the scaffolding on 23 buildings, and the following parts of scaffolding were also condemned in (iS cases- viz.. the ropes, uprights, ladders, trestles, guys, derricks, ledgers, planks, and pulleys. hi some cases this action necessitated the builders getting a considerable amount of new scaffolding, 4c. It has been found necessary to take proceedings in 10 cases against employers for their failure to send in tho requisite notice of their intention to erect scaffolding above the height of 16 ft.; '.I cases were decided in favour of the Department, and I was dismissed. The penalties amounted to £10 and costs. In addition to the inspection of scaffolding in Christchurch and the surrounding districts, visits have also boon paid at Ashburton, Geraldine, Rangiora, Oxford, Amberley, 4c. I would respectfully suggest that in any future amendments of the Act provision be made for carpenters' scaffolding to be embedded in the ground to the satisfaction of the Inspector, as at the present time no such provision is made, and there is always a danger of the foot of the scaffolding being knocked away by carts or passers-by, thereby endangering the lives of those engaged at work thereon. A number of building contractors here are in ihe habit of using ladders for hod-carriers. In my opinion, these ladders are vi'vy unsafe for this class of work, and should not be used, as each man has to carry about I cwt. up these ladders, and there is a probability of the strain being too groat. I have repeatedly insisted on battens being renailed, as owing to the wet getting down between the battens the nails are liable lo rust, and thus be the means of very serious accident. I would suggest that a clause be inserted in the Act providing for rung ladders only to be used for hod-carriers. 1 have. A-c, F. .1. G. Stringer, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.
TIMARU. Sin, — Department of Labour, Timaru # 17th May, 1911. As Inspector of Scaffolding for South Canterbury (as well a 8 Inspector of Factories, Ac). I have the honour to submit my report ou the operation of the Scaffolding Inspection Act, 1908, during the year ending 31st March. 11)11. The building trade has been fairly brisk during the year, bin there have been only a few large buildings erected, the bulk of the work being private dwellings of one or two stories. During the period above named I have paid I 37 visits to 62 buildings and 3 shops, and. on the whole, the scaffolding has been well constructed according to the regulations under the Act. Only one scaffold was condemned as unlit for use, and this was reconstructed: one swinging stage used for painting a ship in port was also condemned until altered. 13 ladders were condemned as unlit for use, and 7 were ordered to be repaired. Several slight alterations and additions to scaffolds were also ordered, and these requirements were immediately carried out. Nine accidents have been reported during the year: none was fatal, the worst being a fractured thigh. There have been no prosecutions under the Act during the year, although several cautions have been given for failing to give notice of accidents and notice of intention to erect scaffolding. I have made periodical visits to Geraldine, Temuka, Orari, Waimate. St. Andrew's, and other parts ~f the district, and I find that, on the whole, Hie Act am! regulations are well observed. and that both employers and workmen arc particular that their scaffolding will beat- inspection. In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to ihe police officers acting for the Department in the country districts for their courtesy and assistance. 1 have. A-c. Geo. H. Lightfoot, The Seoretary for Labour, Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.
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DUNEDIN Silt, — Department of Labour. Dunedin. 2nd May. 1911. I have the honour to submit my report on the working of the Scaffolding Inspection Act for the year ending 31st March, lull. Although there have not boon so many large buildings elected as wiis the case during the last period, still the amount of scaffolding in use has boon fairly large. During the year i have made 7.17 visits of inspection to IS I buildings, and in the majority of cases the scaffolding was of a satisfactory nature. One hundred and forty-three notices have been received from builders of their intention to elect scaffolding exceeding Hi ft. in height, which is an increase of IS over last year's number. In 12-1 eases I have had occasion to direct that alterations be made, such as tho providing of guardrails, brans, 4c., and also the removal of unsuitable timbers and perished ladders. I have always endeavoured to point out ihe means by which the alterations could be made so as to entail as little inconvenience as possible to the builders. Tlie number of accidents on buildings in course of erection has been remarkably small, only (> having boon recorded during the period. Only 2 were of a serious nature, one having resulted in the death of the victim, and was caused through bridge trestles blowing over whilst being secured. The other was the result of a fall from a roof, and the injuries to the victim may be of a permanent character. The other accidents were slight, and in no ease entailed the loss of more than a few days' work to those injured. Builders have been prosecuted on 2 occasions for failure to send the required notices re intention to erect scaffolds, and in both cases penalties wore inflicted. I have. A-c, F. Barton, The Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Inspector of Scaffolding.
REPORTS FROM WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT BRANCHES OF THE DEPARTMENT. AUCKLAND. Sin,— Auckland (W en's Branch), 18th April. 1911, I have ihe honour lo submit my report for the year ending -'list March. 1911. During the period just closed :i,2.'!(i applications have been received and dealt with. Of these. 2,343 were from employers, ami 893 from women desiring employment. Out of this number, (i!)f engagements have been niadi— i.e., 108 married and 586 single women being sent to employment. These totals represent the actual number of persons. A large number of these women arc continually helped to employment throughout the year, also quite a number who, from old age or physical weakness, arc unfit for an active life, are assisted ill various ways to the means whereby they can earn a livelihood. (leneral satisfaction and appreciation are frequently expressed verbally, and by letter, by mistress and maid, for the interest taken and care exercised in suiting both parties, and it is pleasing to know that engagements made generally prove mutually advantageous. It xvill be noted that 777 generals have been applied for, and only 111 women offered them selves for this partieulai work. There is a strong dislike on the part of women to take to this branch of employment, owing to the fact thai they ate generally expected to be on duty for very' long hours, which are longer than in other occupations. Also, it is understood that the position of a " general " ranks on the lower rungs of the ladder in domestic work. The cure for this no doubt lies to some extent with the mistress herself h\ raising the position of the domestic xvorker in her bouse, and by inculcating tin idea of the dignitj of domestic work. As each year passes, the supply of " domestics " becomes more and more .icuie. Shorter hours and better conditions have been adopted in other branches of women's work within recent years, and women cannot be expected to take to domestic work as a livelihood until better conditions prevail. It ought to he borne in mind too thai the girl of twenty years ago was of a different type from the girl of to-day. who is better educated. Domestic service, to become acceptable to our \ oiliig women, must be raised to a higher level. The teaching of domestic economy in our present educational system is, no doubht, helping greatly in this direction, and must tend to raise the status of domestic work to the dignity of skilled labour. But why should not the same roiirtesv which is without any hesitation given to the young woman book-keeper and typiste by designating her as " Miss Smith " or " Miss Jones " be extended to the domestic, whose services are at least as important as that of a clerk. Again, children are apt to talk about " the servant " without really attaching any significance to the name ; such, a designation is distasteful to many young women, xvho can only be expected to engage in that kind of xvork xvhich is made the most attractive to them.
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Im.XI [ORATION. Very few immigrants reach Auokland from overseas. All vessels bringing immigrants are met on arrival, and any information likely to be of use is given : the most unpleasant part of my work lies in removing false impressions regarding the Dominion which a],pear to have gained currency in the Home-land. Immigrants frequently state that the conditions prevailing here arc quite contrary to what they have been lead to believe. This is to bo regretted, as those arriving moot with severe disappointments. The following is the classified analysis of applications received and dealt with and engage incuts made throughout the year : —
I have. iVc, 11. R. Morrison, The Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Officer in Charge.
MASTERTON. Sirs, — Department of Labour (Women's Branch), Masterton. 21st April. 1911. I have the honour to submit a report on tho work of this office as from the 22nd October lillll. lo the ."ilst March, 1911. This branch of the Department was inaugurated in October. 1910, and in order to make if as widely known as possible to employers and workers alike, circulars were at once issued to some three or four hundred employers throughout this district, and workers were notified through the columns of the Press. From the beginning numerous applications have been received for assistants, helps, and generals. Here, as in other places, there is a dearth of domestic helps. Few applications are received from girls for domestic work, as they prefer the shop or office, or wish to follow a trade. Sixty-eight applications have been received from employers for domestic helps, with wages offered from 7s. (id. to £1 ss. per week. Only 32 applications have been received from workers seek ing employment The Department is becoming widely known, and the engagements made thus far have been satisfactory. I have, Ac. Harriet 11. Hodge, Th,- Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Officer in Charge.
WELLINGTON. Department of Labour (Women's Employment Brunch), SIR, Wellington. [Bth \|.ril. Illi 1. 1 have the honour to report ,m the work done in this branch during the year ending 'list March last. I regret that in point of numbers tl flice has not assisted as many workers as during the previous year. In 1909-10 employment was found for 718, whilst during the year under review only 595 were assisted, a decrease of 153. This decrease is accounted For by the fact that the number of applicants for work has fallen off considerably, and it has become increasingly difficult from month to month to effect engagements.
Applications from Employers: Applications from Workers. Engagement made. Assistants in housework Charwomen Clerks Cooks ('ompanious Dressmakers Generals Governesses Housekeepers Housemaids and waitresses Kitclicimiaids Laundresses Lady-helps Matrons Married couples Nurses Pantrymaids Seamstresses Usefuls 109 73 2 .. ' 228 6 -") 777 12 84 159 46 35 131 .. ' 2 30 95 2 232 15 29 67 2 IK) 2 5 111 r> 89 283 Id 11 34 3 17 27 2 11 15 25 59 1 111 2 I 131 3 11 227 7 8 24 2 18 2 II 15 Totals .. 2,343 893 691
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The class of girls and women assisted to work varied considerably during the year, and the ideal domestic —clean, active, obedient, and capable- was a very rare caller. The majority of those applying were not xvell trained, and did not possess the necessary qualifications required by the employers. Then, too, although tho wages offered by private employers reached a fairlyhigh standard, the girls preferred to take up work in hotels, shops, restaurants. See., where the conditions of work and hours are more defined. It is hardly necessary foi mc to stress the great hardship that this dearth of domestic help moans. Not only has the wage of tho domestic reached a standard that only the comparatively rich can afford to pay, but the discrimination shown by the girls against hollies where there are children makes the position most acute for some hard-working mothers. To keep a home tidy, to do the necessary cooking and mending, and to look after the little children is. as thousands must know, hard, unremitting, and worrying work. 1 feel quite justified in saving that there is immediate room for hundreds of gills, in Wellington alone, in homes where conditions as to wages and treatment generally would be fair to both parties. With the factories cla,noil ring for more girls, and the increased number of openings there appears to be from month to month at good wages in hotels, shops, and restaurants, I fear the outlook for any immediate improvement for those requiring domestic workers is not reassuring. As I have said, the girls who do apply for domestic work are generally ill-fitted for it. as they have not had any previous training, while the girls possessing the qualifications frequently look for xvork in other avenues, as domestic work is undoubtedly looked down upon by women workers as a whole. h is pleasing to note thai a chair has been established in the local I'liiversity for the teaching of domestic economy; it is hoped that this will raise the status of the domestic worker to the position she should occupy in 'he world of work. A considerable amount of employment has been found for a very deserving class of women at day-work —that is. assisting in ironing, washing, or cleaning work- at wages varying from ."is. to Gs. per day. The women assisted are generally those in necessitous ci rcunist aiiees. and this means of earning a livelihood is largely availed of, owing to the earnings being comparatively high compared with other occupations open to women who are unskilled in tiny particular branch of work. Workers assisted by the Department cover a very wide range of callings, and besides domestic workers include ihe following: Nurses, housemaids, charwomen, parlourmaids, lady-helps, cooks, girls to assist, laundresses, waitresses, housekeepers, nurse-girls, shirt-machinists, and tailoresses. As I have stated, the conditions under which domestic workers are now employed are vastly improved, and I feel safe in saying that there is noxv no necessity for any girl to work unduly long hours or for inadequate wages. The overseas steamers have lieeen met regularly upon arrival for the purpose of securing a number of the immigrants for domestic work, and. although the results have been very disappointing, still several of the girls noted the fact of the existence of the office, and, even if they did not apply immediately after arrival, they looked upon the office as one capable of assisting them in times of need. It frequently happened that if the place for which they were engaged did not turn out satisfactorily they were assisted later by the Department to more congenial positions. Whilst visiting the steamers I have noticed that some very competent girls have been brought to Now Zealand under the care of a matron for associations of ladies in places other than Wellington formed for the purpose of securing domestics, ft is surprising to mc that some attempt iR not made to'organize such a scheme to bring out girls for employers in Wellington City itself. 1 have. A-c. E. If. Rremnbr, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Officer in Charge.
NELSON. Sim Department of Labour (Women's Branch), Nelson, 26th April. 11)11. 1 beg to submit a report ..n the working of this branch of the Department I'm- the year ending the 31s1 March, 11)11. ' The establishment of the office is gradually becoming better known, and a fair number of applications has been received from employers for all classes of domestic work, also from manufacturers requiring female workers. During the period under review the applications received were as follows: From employers, 12-'!; from employees. 137. Of the litter. 127 were placed in suitable employment. Nelson, like other parts of the Dominion, is suffering from the scarcity of female labour. The difficulty of obtaining girls for domestic work is felt very keenly by mistresses, and. although excellent wages are offered as an inducement, the girls are not available. The trouble is not, however confined to domestic workers, bur is also noticeable in manufacturing industries, such as biscuit and confectionery and fruit-preserving factories, and in a smaller way in the dressmaking and millinery trades. In this district a number of women workers are employed in the fruit and bop industries, anil this class of labour is preferred by them to domestic work. Even with this preference, only a limited number of them are obtainable, and employers in the fruit industry complain that they are hampered on account of tho scarcity of women winkers during the busy season. I have, A-c. M. Emerson, Tlie Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Officer in Charge.
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CHRISTCHURCH. SiH, — Department of Labour (Women's Branch), ('hristchureh. 20th April, 1911. 1 have the honour to report mi the work done in this branch for the year ending ■'! Isi March, 1911. Tho branoh has been opened nearly three years, and is now firmly established, and recognized as a great assistance to both employers and workers. The only regret is that the Department cannot meet the requirements of employers for workers. There are several theories advanced as to why domestic workers are so hard to get : one is that girls prefer factory to private employment. That is evidently not the reason, as even the factories are greatly in need of women workers—in fact, several factories have been unable to go on with their winter orders for over coats, uniforms. A-c, owing to the scarcity of women workers, and notwithstanding the fact that employers xvere willing to take girls without previous experience and pay them good wages, provided they could use a sewing-machine. There are, I think, many girls who prefer domestic work, as it is quieter, and they have a home provided. The difficulty is that women workers arc hard to get for all kinds of employment, and. although immigrants are arriving, very few are looking for employment. A great number of new arrivals come to friends, or get married, and consequently do not help us to lessen the difficulty. The girls who have arrived from England during the last twelve months have mostly been of a very good class indeed, and are giving every satisfaction in the positions found for them by the Department, while the girls themselves express gratitude for what has been done for them. A number have also sent tho money to bring out sisters and other friends. A little difficulty was experienced last year with hotel workers. At times girls for hotels could not be got, no matter what wages wore offered ; at other times they came from all parts of the Dominion, especially tit holiday time, and employment could not bo found for them, as they were mostly unsuitod for any other kind of work. Now wo have quite as much difficulty in procuring workers for hotels as we have for private houses. There is also a great scarcity of girls and apprentices for dressmaking, also girls for laundries. A number of people are compelled to send their laundry-work out, owing to their being unable to obtain domestics; consequently the laundries could employ a great many more hands then they can possibly get. During the preserving and pickling season we bad many inquiries for girls for that industry, but xx'ere unable to supply them. The wages offered for domestics are still very good — cooks (private) are paid 17s. 671. to £] ."is. per week, and in some cases £1 10s.; housemaids, 15s. to £1 ; generals, 12s. to 17s. 6d. ; girls to assist, 6s. to 12s. Hotel workers are paid more. The applications from employers have increased, xvhile the number of workers applying has decreased. Tn 1910 tho number of applications from employers xvas 2,567; in 1911 it xvas 2,970 — an increase of -103. Applications from workers in 1010 xvere 961 ;in 1911 only 784—a decrease of 177. This, as 1 have pointed out, is mainly to be accounted for in the fact that many workers marry or go into some business, and there are not enough coming forward to take their places. The number of workers for whom engagements were made during the year was 591, of xxTiom 55 were married women and 536 were single or widowed. I should explain, however, that up till this year we had counted everx engagement inadi—that is, one girl might have more than one engagement in the year, but every time she took a fresh place we took credit for it. For the j,resent year xx-o take credit for only one engagement, although the same worker may have several engagements during the year. This will account for part of tho decrease shown between 1010 and 1911. At the same time, there is a steady increase in the applications from employers, and the percentage of workers is gradually decreasing. If we could get more new arrivals of tho right class it would be a great boon to mistresses, especially in tho country, whore mothers xvith families of little children and men coming in to meals, are fooling tho burden very severely. Oood homes and good wages are offered to domestics if we could only get them. I have, See., J. Mitchem,, The Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Officer in Charge.
DUNEDIN. Sin,— Department of Labour (Women's Branch), Dunedin, 22nd April, 1911. I have the honour to submit my annual report mi this branch of the Department for the year ending the 31st March, 11)11. For the period closed applications numbering 1,814 have been registered —viz., 1,364 from employers and 450 from xx-orkers —of whom 336 wore placed in employment. Of these, 74 were married women and 262 single. In addition to the foregoing number, 85 persons who had been previously assisted applied and were placed. Undoubtedly the success id' the bureau has been greatly handicapped by the great dearth of domestic servants. Notwithstanding the high wages offered and the privileges granted, great difficulty is experienced in getting domestic workers, especially for private houses. A good deal may be said as to the reasons foi- this; suffice it to say. however, that with the colonial girl the very marked dislike to accepting work as general in a private house is evidently on the increase, and her objections are many and varied. On the other band, complaints have been made that some of the girls are incompetent through not having been properly trained, and having arrived at an age when they resent being taught.
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Numerous inquiries have been made by employers regarding the possibility of obtaining noxv arrivals from Great Britain. Oxving, in the first place, to the immigrants seldom landing here direct, and, again, that they are nearly all engaged before leaving Home, and have places to go to mi arrival in the Dominion, there has been no possibility of obtaining help from that source during the past year. Apart from the workers already mentioned, it should be noted that the bureau is always available to women and girls following other occupations -viz.. milliners, factor;, hands, typistes, A-c, and till possible assistance and advice are given to workers. Numerous expressions of appreciation and gratitude have been received both from mistresses and maids from time lo time for assistance rendered. The following is a classified summary of the applications received and the vacancies tilled : —
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REPORTS FROM CONCILIATION COMMISSIONERS. AUCKLAND. Report of Conciliatioh Commissioned fob the Northern and Taranaki Industrial Districts for Tin-: Year ending 31st March, 11)11 Commissioner's Office, Council of Conciliation, Snt,— Auckland. 26th April, 1911, I have the honour to submit, for the Hon. the Minister's information, my report on 2(i disputes dealt with ill my district, which have been disposed of as follows: Fully settled, 17; partially settled, 7 ; wholly referred to Court of Arbitration, 2 : total, 26.
j Occupations. Applications Applications |fiom from Employers. Workers. Workers placed. Generals Housemaids Girls to assist Kitchenmaids Married couple Shop-assistants Lady-helps Pantrvmaids Housemaid-waitresses Nurse" iris Parlour-housemaids Govemeeees Housekeepers Wait resscs Charwomen Cooks Nurses Laundresses (lanvassers Nurse-housemaids Biscuit-packer Barmaids Wardsmaids Housemaid -la undresses Weavers Sewing maids Cook-laundresses 683 130 136 61 KiT 32 10 6 1 1 1 10 Hi 17 4 13 6 it l>2 3 1 3 I'.i 44 37 26 110 52 86 22 21 11 17 6 2 8 1 1 .. ! 1 4 .. 10 3 3 I I 1 1 2 1 128 Mi 25 5 2 I 2 6 3 22 12 is 15 8 3 I 3 I I I Totals l.3(il 150 336
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Disputes fully settled. Gisborne Drivers. Auckland Plumbers. Auckland Engineers' Labourers. Auckland Dairymen. Auckland Hotel Employees. Auckland Furniture Trades. Auckland Engineers. Auckland Timber Workers. Gisborne Freezing Company. Auckland Beamsmen. Auckland Saddlers. Auckland Country Plumbers. Auckland Hairdressers. Auckland Certificated Engine-drivers. Auckland Lithographers. Auckland Electrical Workers, West field Chemical-manure Workers. Disputes partially settled. Auckland Stonemasons. Auckland Country Butchers. Auckland Bricklayers. Auckland Branch of the Amalgamated Auckland Boilermarkers. Society of Carpenters and Joiners. Gisborne Shearers. Auckland Painters. Disputes wholly referred to Court of Arbitration. Auckland Slaughtermen. Gisborne Shearing-shed Hands. The work of the Conciliation Councils has presented no special difficulty during the year, and, although the parties to the disputes I,axe strenuously advocated the merits of their respective sides. still I am pleased to report that both employers and workers have evinced a disposition to avail themselves of the opportunities afforded by the Act. and the best of good feeling has prevailed in the conduct of the disputes. In no case has any friction arisen to mar tho successful issues which have invariably resulted. I have. Sec., T. Ilxai.i; < liles, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Conciliation Commissioner. V\ ELLINGTON. lleport of Conciliation Commissioner for the Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, wn Westland Industrial Districts for the Year ending 31st March, IIUJ. Office of the Commissioner of Conciliation, Sir,— Wellington. 25th April, 1911. 1 have the honour to .submit, for the Hon. Minister's information, the following report of disputes dealt with during the year ending ,'i Ist March, 191 I: — In the period mentioned 25 matters received consideration; of this number. 19 were dealt with to the Satisfaction of all concerned, in ."> cases partial agreements were arrived at, and in one dispute the whole reference was submitted to the Court. The following is a list of the indus trial unions affected : — Masterton Slaughtermen. Whakatu Sausage-casing .Makers. Napier Storcinen. j Wellington Slaughtermen. Wanganui Labourers. Wellington Wool and Grain Storemen. Wanganui Slaughtermen. Wellington Cooks and Waiters. Wellington Engineers. Wellington Carpenters and Joiners. Wellington Shearers. Wellington Saddlers. Wellington Butter and Cheese Workers. Auckland Dairy Workers. Wellington Tin-plate Workers. Auckland Engineers. Hawke's Bay Freezers. Auckland Hotel Workers. Hawke's Bay Tailors and Tailoresses. Gisborne Freezers. I'atea Wharf Labourers. Nelson Tailors and Tailoresses. Wellington Painters. Westland Tailors and Tailoresses. Wanganui I 'ainters. Westland'Typographical. Seven of the cases were arranged satisfactorily between employers ami employees without appointing assessors; the remaining 18 disputes wen- dealt with by Councils of Conciliation. During the year there has been very little difficulty experienced ill effecting salisfactor\ adjustments lietween parties. The only friction that has occurred has been brought about through the opportunity presi nted by the Act in allowing persons other than those directly interested iii the dispute to take pari in proceedings. This certainly does binder the process of conciliation, which can be more effectively accomplished if the work is left entirely in the hands of those immediately concerned—viz.. employers ami employees. I have to thank ihe officers of the Labour Department for the generous assistance given mc during the past year. I have. ,vc. P. Hallt, The Secretary for Labour, Wellington. Conciliation Commissioner.
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CHRISTCHURCH. Report of Conciliation Commissioner for the Canterbury and Otago and Southland Industriai Districts for Year ending 31st March, 1911. Commissioner's Office, Council of Conciliation, Sin,— Christchurch, 27th April, 1911. I have the honour to submit, for the informal ion of the Hon. Minister, the following report on the conciliation provisions of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act in the above districts during the year : — Dining the period mentioned, 36 industrial matters have been dealt with by Conciliation Councils, in which 29 full agreements were arrived at. 2 agreements partially made, and iii 5 instances no settlements were made, in I instances industrial agreements were arrived at without the appointment of assessors: total, -Ib Ihe following industrial unions of workers were con corned :— Dunedin Carpenters. Dunedin Bricklayers. Dunedin Trawlers. . Timaru Carpenters. Southland Brick and Tile Makers. Canterbury Bricklayers. Otago Slaughtermen. North Canterbury Carpenters. Christchurch Butchers. Dunedin Engineers. Canterbury Shearers. Southland Painters. Dunedin Stage Employees. Canterbury Metal-workers. Dunedin Plumbers and Gasfitters. Otago Metal-w r orkers. Otago and Southland ('hemieal-manure Kaitangata Coal-miners. Workers. Mataura Paper-mills. Christchurch Engineers. Canterbury Lithographic Letterpress Lyttelton Stevedores. Printers. Canterbury Shearers (Shed Hands). Canterbury Freezing-workers. South Canterbury Plumbers. Canterbury Saddlers, Harness - makers, Otago Saddlers. Harness - makers, and and Collar-makers. Collar-makers. Dunedin Licensed Hotel Employees. Invercargill Butchers. Dunedin Private Hotel Employees. Christchurch Aerated-water Workers. Dunedin Restaurant and Tea-rooms Otago and Southland Shearers. Employees. Otago and Southland Shearers (Shed Otago Traction-engine Drivers. Hands). Otago Coal-miners. Cooper's Colliery. It is satisfactory to be able to state that the conferences held between representatives of the employers and employees have been most conciliatory, and both sides appear to have appreciated the opportunity of being able to meet and discuss their differences. I take this opportunity of thanking the officers of the Labour Department for the courteous and valuable assistance I have received from them. I have. See., J. R. Trigg s, The Secretary for Labour. Wellington. Conciliation Commissioner.
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IMPORTANT LEGAL DECISIONS GIVEN DURING THE YEAR 1910-1] UNDER THE FACTORIES ACT, THE SHOPS AND OFFICES ACT, THE SCAFFOLDING INSPECTION ACT, AND THE WAGES PROTECTION AND CONTRACTORS' LIENS ACT. Alleged Breach of the Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Act. At the Magistrate's Court, Timaru, on the 1 lth August, Mr. V. G. Day, S.M., gave the following judgment, in the case of the Inspector of Factories v. a local station-owner, for an alleged breach of the above Act. Mr. Rolleston appeared for the defendant. The information was as follows: That, being an employer within the meaning of the Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Act. 11)08, he did fail to pay the entire amount of wages earned by the employee a worker within the meaning of the Act aforesaid, but did deduct from such wages certain moneys for certain goods supplied. The facts were admitted at the hearing. The defendant is a station-holder, and farmed a large area of hind. For the purposes of his business, he kept a blacksmith's shop, and employed a blacksmith : that, occasionally, the blacksmith did odd work as a favour for neighbours, payment for which was made to the defendant. The defendant, also for the purposes of his station, kept a store, from which groceries, &c., were supplied to persons working on the station. Whilst the said employee was working for the defendant as a blacksmith, the defendant supplied him with groceries, and deducted their value from his wages. Prior lo the present information being launched, the defendant, assuming thai he had no right to deduct the value of the groceries from the employee's wages, paid him a sum of about CM, the amount so deducted. Counsel for the defendant had submitted that, as the blacksmith was employed for the purposes of the defendant's station and farm, he xvas a person employed In agricultural or pastoral pursuits, and therefore came within subsection (h) of section 47 of the Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Act, 1908. The question to be decided is. Is a blacksmith employed on a station or farm a person employed in agricultural or pastoral pursuits ? In my opinion, if a blacksmith is engaged on a station or farm solely for the purposes of the station or farm, he is, during the time he is so employed, as ninth a person engaged in agricultural or pastoral pursuits as any other worker engaged on the station or farm. In this case, hoxvever, it xvas admitted by the defendant that the blacksmith occasionally did work for others, for which the defendant received payment. Ido not think that in this case it deprives the defendant of the benefit of the exemption, as the nature of the business of the defendant must be taken into account. His business xvas that of a station-holder and farmer, ami not that of blacksmith. The information is dismissed. Alleged Breach of the Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Ait. Decision by Mr. A. D. Thomson, S.M., Taihape, lOth November, 1910. Inspector of Factories v. a Firm of Sawmillers. Mr. Black for defendants. The defendants are charged, under section 3 of the Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Act. 1908, for that, in the absence of an agreement in writing to the contrary, they did fail to pay workers employed by them in full at intervals of not more than one week. The workers in question were employed directly by the defendants, there being no contractors or subcontractors. The defence is "that the payment of wages to such workers is not governed by section 3, but by section 31 of the same Act." The Act is divided into three parts : Part I, " Protection of Wages " : Part 11, " The Truck Act " ; Part 111, " Contractors' and Workers' Liens." Part I replaces the Workmen's Wages Act, 1893, and Amendment Act. 1895; Part II replaces the Truck Act. LB9l ; Part 111 replaces the Contractors' and Workmen's Lien Act, 18112. and Amendment Act, 1895. By section 27 of the Workmen's Wages Act, 1893. it was provided that " that" Act should be read with and be subject to the Truck Act, 1891. Both Acts made provision as to when wages should be paid the former (section 3) said "at intervals of not more than one week," the latter (section 5), al intervals of not more than "one month": if. therefore, both Acts applied to the same workers there was a conflict bet ween them, and in such a case the provision in the Truck Act would prevail by virtue of section 27 of the Workmen's Wages Act. 1893, already <|Uoted. These Acts are now replaced by Part I and Part II respectively of the Wages Protection and Contractors' Liens Act, 1908, and the similar provision as to the time when wages should be paid is enacted by sections 3 and 31. The same conflict therefore arises if both Paris apply to the same workers : and if that is not so, then the provision in Part II (section 31) —viz.. at intervals of not less than one month—must prevail, for section 2. subsection (2), which is in Part I, provides, " This Part of this Act shall be read with and shall be subject to the succeed ing Parts of this Act." Courts, however, will not readily assume that different sections in the same Act ate in conflict, but will, if possible, so interpret them thai both shall have effect. That was done with respect to this very question in Cash v. Chaffer (15 N.Z. L.R., 416). In that case Prendergast, C.J., held that " None of the provisions of tin- Workmen's Wages Act, 1893 (now Part I of the 1908 Act), applied, unless there were three parties interested viz., " employers, contractors, and workers." The present defendants, therefore, arc not under section 3. but under section 31 ; the case is therefore dismissed. This decision, of course, does not affect an employer's civil liability. He may be liable by contract to pay wages weekly, as. for instance, if he engages a man by the week.
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Theatres as Factories, Inspector of Factories v. Municipality of Palmerston North. Decision of Mr. A. D. Thomson. S.M. Lt was contended thai as the Municipal Opera House generated electricity, which was supplied essees as an illuminant for kinematograph pictures. &c, it should be registered as a factory. The Magistral.- held thai where in any building work is done by a private person of a nature that would bring such building within the definition- if, for example, electrical energy is there generated or trans formed as an illuminant for trade or sale —such building is a factory, and the work such as is ordinarily performed in a factory. It therefore followed that, if similar work is done for a local authority though not lor trade or sale, since that condition is expressly excluded —il is " work such as is ordinarily performed in a factory." Defendants were convicted, and fined Is. and costs. Factories Act, 1908. — Decision by Stipendiary Magistrate, Dunedin, re Section 32, Factories Act. Inspector of Factories v. a Firm of Manufacturing Confectioners. Dunedin. Inspector Newton (in person). Mr. W, ('. .Mad iregor for defendants. Judgment given, Bth March, 1911. The information charged the defendants that, being the occupiers of a registered factory, and having from the 12th day of February, 1910, to the 19th day of February, 1910 a period of seven daysmade default in the full and punctual payment to a factory worker of the wages due on the said 12th day of February, 1910, and to which she was entitled by section 32 (a) of the Factories Act. 1908, they did thereafter continue to make default from the said 19th day of February. 1910, until the 21st day of January, 1911—a further period of 335 days—contrary to the provisions of section 32 (b), (c), and (i/) of the aforesaid Act. The Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr. 11. Y. Widdowson, gave judgment as follows : The first point to be considered is the meaning of section 32 (a), which provides lor the payment of wages to a worker In a factory at the following rates -viz. : such sum as is agreed upon, being not less than 6s. per week for the first year. Bs. per week for the second year. lis. per week for the third year. and so on by additions of 3s. a week for each subsequent year until 20s. a week is reached, and thereafter not less than that sum per week. In the ease before the Court the worker was paid the agreed-upon sum of Bs. per week during the first year of her employment in the defendant's factory, but in the year 1910, as mentioned in the information, less than the minimum weekly wage prescribed by the section that is to say, 17s. per week instead of 20s. per week. The evidence showed thai the worker was not dissatisfied with the wages paid to her during the whole course of her employment by ihe defendants, and that these exceeded in the aggregate the total amount she would have received had she been paid at the minimum rate of wages under the Act. It was contended for the defence that under the circumstances no offence had been committed by the defendants. I am of opinion, however, that the words " as is agreed upon, being not less than " govern the rate of wages lor each year of employment, and that, notwithstanding the fact that she received more in the aggregate for the whole term of employment than she would have received if paid according to tin- prescribed mini mum wages, the worker was entitled to be paid at least the minimum rate of wages prescribed for each year. Subsection (d) of the same section provides that if the occupier makes default for seven days in the full and punctual payment of any money payable by him as aforesaid he is liable to a fine not exceeding os. for every day thereafter during which such default continues. In this case the seven days elapsed on the 19th February, 1910, and default continued up to the time the present proceedings wen- taken. lam therefore of opinion that the defendants have committed the continuing offence charged. The effect of section lil has. however, to be also considered. Section (il (v) provides that proceedings must be commenced within one month after the offence was committed if the maximum line does not exceed £5. and within two months thereafter in any other case. If that were the only provision as to limitations of time, there might be some-ground for the contention that the charge must be limited to the last two months, and in thai case I should consider whether the information should be amended accordingly. Subsection (c), however, provides that for the purpose of the aforesaid limit of time a continuing offence shall be deemed to be committed on the latest day on which if is continued next preceding the commencement of the proceedings. Some effect must be given to this subsection, and at present lam of the opinion that ihe information as laid is correct i.e., that the defendants can be charged for the whole time during which tl ffence has been continued. As to the amount of penalty : the worker has been satisfied with and agreed to the wages paid her. and there has been no other case of trouble between defendants and any other of their employees, and the aggregate paid her exceeded what would have been the aggregate if the minimum wage prescribed by law had been paid all along- but 1 do not think I can take the last-mentioned matter into consideration. The Inspector of Factories admits that the offence has been committed inadvertently, and it appearsltojbe more a case of neglect on defendant's part than anything else. Under these circumstances Ih.- case does not call for a heavy penalty. 1 think the ease will be met by a fine of £2. Defendants lined accordingly, with costs 9s.
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Shops ,\xn Offices Act. Inspector of factories v. a Hatcher. Judgment of Mr. II . (I. Riddeli, S.M. Mr. Herdman, for defendant. Judgment, I Ith .March. 1911. Defendant is charged that during the week ending on Saturday, the 18th February, 1911. being the occupier of a shop within the meaning of the Shops and Offices Act. 1908. and its amendments, he did employ a certain shop-assistant for more than nine hours, excluding meal-lime, on more than one working-day in such week. The facts arc admitted—viz.. that the employee was employed by defendant on the 12th and I.'ith days of February for more than nine hours, excluding meal-times. Defendant is a butcher carrying on business in Wellington under the Wellington Operative Butchers' Award, which came into operation on the 20th January, 1908, and expired on the 31st March, 11)10. Under that award the hours of work in a butcher's business must not exceed fifty-sis in any one week, and they are to be regulated in advance by each employer according to the requirements of his own business. The award makes no reference to the provisions of the Shops and Offices Act. 1904, but it is obvious that as butcher's assistants are shop assistants as defined by that Act its pro visions apply. Section 4of the Act of 190-1 xvas in force at the time the award was made, and it cor responds to section 6of the Shops and Offices Act. 1908. Subsection (4) of section 4of the Act of 190 I states that this section shall operate subject to the provisions of this Act and to any award of the Court of Arbitration. Subsection (1) (b) of section 1 also states that a shop-assistant shall not be employed in or about the shop or its business for more than nine hours, excluding meal-times, in any one day except on one day in each week, when the employment max- be for eleven hours, excluding meal-times. By subsection (1) of section 91 of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. 1908 (Consolidated Statutes), any award in force on the coming into operation of that Act shall, notwithstanding the expiration of the currency of such award, continue in lone until a new award has been made under the Act, except where, pursuant lo sections 21 and 22. the registration of an industrial union of workers bound by such award has been cancelled. The provisions of the above Act were in force when the Butcher's Award came into existence on the 20th January, 1908. On the loth October. 1908, an amendment to the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. 1908, was passed, and b\ section 74 it was enacted —(1) that the provisions of an award should continue in force until the expiration of the period for which it was made, notwithstanding thai before such expiration any provision inconsistent with the award was made by any Act passed after the commencement of this Act, unless in that Act the contrary was expressly provided ; (2) that on the expiration of the said period the award should during its further subsistence be deemed to be modified in accordance with the law then in force. The position when the Butchers' aw r ard came into operation was that section (i of the Shops and Offices Act applied to shop-assistants subject to the provisions of the award, and at its expiration on the. 31st March. 1910, that position was unaltered. On the 3rd December, 1910, the Shops and Offices Amendment Act, 1910, repealed subsection (4) of section 6 of the Shops and Offices Act, 1908, and left the section free from the effect of any award. The result, in my opinion, was that immediately the statute was passed all expired awards which were subsisting and retaining their original force by virtue of section 74 of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Act. 1908, were affected. I am not prepared to accept Mr. Herdman's argument thai the repeal of subsection (4) of section 6 of the Shops and Offices Act, 1908, had no effect upon the awards which had expired but had not been renewed before December, 1910. 1 think that immediately subsection (4) was repealed the provisions of section 6 must be regarded as unaffected by the terms of any award whether expired or not, unless expressly provided for in the statute. Defendant will be convicted, fined ss. and costs. Security for appeal was lixed at tl 7s. JJoTE. —The appeal was not proceeded with. Scaffolding Inspection Act. A case against a contractor at Napier was dismissed on the grounds that when the scaffolding was erected it did not exceed 16 ft. in height, but that since then the ground had been excavated. The Magistrate held that the offence, if any, would be committed at the time of erecting the scaffolding, and at that time it was not over 16 ft. high. Factories Act. Before Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., Reef ton. The following fines were imposed on a tailor, for (f) failing to pay wages at least fortnightly to two female employees, £1 10s., costs, 18s. ; (2) deducting amounts from wages for clothes supplied (failing to pay w-ages in full)- convicted, xvith 7s. costs; (3) failing to keep a time and wages book— El, xvith 7s. costs; (4) employing a girl under sixteen without having first obtained a certificate of fitness-- Is., with 7s. costs: against another tailor, for (I) deducting amounts from wages for clothes supplied—los.. costs 9s. ; (2) failing to pay wages fortnightly (two cases), Is., costs 75., in each case. Another tailor xvas fined Is., xvith costs 75., for failing to pay wages at not more than fortnightly intervals. Failure to refund a Fare. A civil action was taken by the Inspector of Factories, Nelson, in the Magistrate's Court, Motueka, against a worker, for the recovery of the amount of steamer fare from Wellington to Motueka—viz., 12s. 6d.—advanced to defendant by the Department of Labour, at Wellington. The amount 12s. 6d., Court fees 45., and Inspector's expenses 6s. —total, £1 2s. 6d. —were paid into Court.
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Sunns .wo Offices Act. Before Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M.. Wellington. A grocer was convicted and ordered to pay costs 7s. in each of two cases—(l) for failing to close his shop at I p.m. on the statutory half-holiday: (2) for employing an assistant after I p.m. on the half-holiday. The carter employed had made, a mistake ill delivering goods during tlie morning, and went back in his own time— i.e., the holiday afternoon—to rectify it. Before Mr. W. Kerr. S.M.. Wanganui. A firm of Chinese grocers and fruiterers was fined 55., with 7s. costs, for employing an assistant after 9 p.m. on more than one working-day of the week. For a similar offence, ihe assistant in this case being a partner, the firm was lined Is., with 7s. costs. This was the first case of its kind under the amending Act. 1910, under which il is provided that only the registered occupier, together with the members of his family, may carry on the business of the shop after the hours fixed for assistants to leave.
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Place. Trades. Place. Trades. Amberlej -. All shops, except fishmongers. Arch Hill Road l)is- Grocers. tricl Ashburton .. Grocers and ironmongers. Cycle-dealers. Drapers, clothiers, and boot-mer-chants. Booksellers, stationers, Fancy-goods ami io\ dealers. Auckland .. Bicycle dealers and repairers. U«io1 makers (retail). Auckland and New- Chemists. market Auckland .. Hairdressers. „ . . Tailors. ,, .. Tobacconists. ,, .. Grocers. Avondale .. All shops. Awarua Riding .. All shops. Balolutha ,, .. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Blenheim .. Tailors, clothiers, drapers, milliners, jewellers, fancy - goods dealers, stationers, grocers, bootmakers, ironmongers, furniture -dealers, butchers, bioyole-makers. „ .. Chemist -. Tobacconists. Bull's .. .. All shops. Hairdressers and tobaoooniets, Brunnerton ■ ■ All shops. Carterton •• clothiers, mercers, milliners, ironmongers, drapers, grocers, eta1 idiieis. unci bootmakers. Christohuroh ■■ Bool and shoe shops. Butchers. „ .. Chemists and druggists. „ .. Grocers. ,, .. Motor-car, tnotor-oyole, and oyole shops. „ . . Watchmakers, jewellers. &c. (articles over value of :!s.). ,, .. Hairdresser's and tobacconists. Dannevirke .. All shops. u .. Hairdressers and tobaooonists. Fishmongers. Devonporl .. < rrooers. Dunedin .. Chemists and druggists. „ and Koslvn Furniture-dealers. Eden Terrace Road Grocers. District Kllerslie .. GroCeTS. EUtharn .. .. All shops, except refreshment-room keepers, fruiterers, and confectioners. ,, .. .. Chemists and druggists. ,, .. .. Hairdressers and tobaooonists. ,, .. . . Pork - butchers and small goods Grey Lyna—amtd. Grocers. Greymouth .. Booksellers, stationers. ,, .. Drapers and clothiers. „ .. Chemists and: druggists, Greytown .. Drapers, grocers, stationers, bootmakers, and general storekeepers. Haloombe .. All shops. Samilton .. Booksellers and Htationers. Hastings . . All shops. „ . . Booksellers. Boot and shoe sellers. ,, . . Chemists. ,, .. Clothiers and mercers. .. ( lonfeot ioners. ,. .. Drapers. Furniture and house - furnishing dealers. ., .. Grocers. „ .. Pork-butchers. Secondhand dealers. ,, .. Watohmakers and jewellers. Hawera ,, .. All shops, except bakers, butohers, chemists, confectioners, dairyproduce sellers, fishmongers, florists, fruiterers, hairdressers, news agents, pork-butohers, re-freshment-room keepers, and tobaoooniste. ., .. .. Grocery, drapery, ironmongery, and watchmaking and jewellery. llawkslmix . . All shops. .. Hairdressers. Ileal hcoti I! 0 a d Grocers. District Howick . . . . All shops. Huntevville . . ,, Fruiterers. Hairdressers anil tobaoooniste. [nangahua County All shops. ,, Fruiterers, confectioners, and res-taurant-keepers. [nglewood .. All shops, except fruiterers, confectioners, fishmongers, and oyolerepairers. Hairdressers and tobaooonists. „ .. Butchers (varied). Invercargill .. Chemists and druggists. ,, .. Drapers, clothiers, and mercers. ,, .. ( irooere. „ .. Hairdressers and tobaoooniste. Iviiapoi .. .. Tailors, clothiers, drapers, milliners, fancy -u'oi ids dealers, jewellery, stationers, grocers, ironmongers, butchers, bootmakers, saddlers, furniture-dealers, and bioyoledealers. men. Epsom Road Die- Grocers. tricl Featherston .. Grocers, drapers, bootmakers, crockery -dealers, seed and produoe dealers, elolhiers. tailors, and mercers. Feilding .. All shops, except butohers, hairdressers and tobaooonists, photographers, confectioners, oystersaloon keepers, fruiterers, and jewellers. „ .. .. Chemists ,, . . . . Saddlers and harness-makers. I'll/.my . . . . All shops. JToxton .. .. All shops, excepting bakers and confectioners. „ .. .. Tobacconists and hairdressers. Gisborne All shops, except butohers. ,, .. I Chemist a. Gore .. ■■ Ail shops, except bakers, butchers, confectioners, dairy-produce sellers, fishmongers, florists, fruiterers, newsagents, pork-butchers, and refreshment-room keepers. „ .. .. I Chemists ami druggists. „ .. .. Hairdressers and tobaoooniste. C.re\ Lynn .. Hattors, mercers, clothiers, and tailors. Kaikoura County.. Grooers, drapers, tobaooonists, ohemists, bootmakers, jewellers, saddlers, and tailors. Kiwitea County .. All shops. Kumara .. ,, .. .. Butchers, hairdressers, and stationers. Fruiterers and oonfeotioners. Manaia .. .. Drapers, clothiers, bootmakers, genera] storekeepers, chemists. plumbers, saddlers, butohers, tailors, watohmakers, bakers, etat ioners. and grocers. Martinborough .. Drapers, olothiers, mercers, milliners, grooers, ironi igers, and orookeryware-merohants. Marlon . . . . Hairdressers and tobacconists. ,, .. .. Drapers, mercers, and clothiers. Masterton .. Butohers. „ .. Drapers, clothiers, and grooers. Chemists. „ .. Tobacconists and hairdressers. Mataura. . .. All shops. „ ■■ .. Hairdressers and tobacconists. Mosgiel .. .. All shops, except tobacconists, hair dressers, eheniists. fruiterers, confectioners, and refreshment-room keepers. Motueka .. All shops, except tobacconists, hairdreesers, fruiterers, chemists, arrd sellers of photographic requisites.
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Requisitions from Shopkeepers fixing their own Closing-hours under Section 25 of the Shops and Offices Act, 1908, in Force up to and including the 31st March, 1911- continued.
Piece. Trades. Place. Trades. Mount Albert lioad Grocers. Pukekohe .. All shops, except fruiterers, bakers, District. and hairdressinir-saloons. Mount Eden .. j .. Remuora Road Din- Grocers. Mount Hull Eload All shops, trict District Riooarton Roaxl Di»- Storekeepers. Napier .. .. Clothiers. triot Cyole-dealers. Rongatea .. All shops, except hairdressers. Drapers. Ross .. .. All simps. .. ; Grooers. Rotorua .. ' Drapers, general storekeepers, and Hairdressers. I»«>| and shoe dealers. Mercers. South Mai vorn Road Storekeepers. Tailors. Distriot Tobacconists. Spreydon Road Die- Grooers. .. j Jewellers. t rift Nelson .. .. Booksellers and news agents. Stratford .. All shops, excepting fruiterers, oon' Bootmakers, boot - importers, and Pectioners, and refreshment-room boot-salesmen. keepers. „ .. .. Chemists, druggists, and herbalists. ,, .. Tobaooonists and hairdressers. .. ; Drapers, tailors, and mercers. Sumner .. .. Grooerf and general storekeepers. ,, .. ,, Grocers. Taihape .. .Ml shops. Hairdressers and tobaooonists. .. .. Confectioners, fruiterers, refresh Ironmonger} and hardware. ment - room, and dining-room Motor and oyole builders, dealers, keepers, and repairers. .. .. Chemists. New Brighton .. Grooers and storekeepers. ,. .. Hairdressers and tobaoooniste. New Plymouth .. Boot-shops. Tβ Aroha .. All shops, except fishmongers, fruit - Chemists. erers, oonfeotioners, bakers. reDrapers and clothiers, freshment-room keepers, book ,, .. Grooere. stall keeper on a railway-station Hairdressers and tobacoonists. or wharf, bairdressers, tobaoNewmarket .. Grooers. oonists, stationers, news a „ .. Hatters, mercers, and clothiers, and fancy-goods dealers. Oamaru .. Chemists. Temuka .. All shops. Hairdressers and tobaooonists. .. .. .. Fruiterers, refreshment-room Ohakune .. All shops. keepers, confeotioners, and staOhinemuri County All shops, except bakers, butchers. tioners. chemists, confectioners, dairy- .. .. .. Tobaooonists and hairdressers. produce sellers, fishmongers, Te Kuiti .. Booksellers, stationers, news florists, Fruiterers, hairdressers. agents, fanoy-goods dealers, news agents, pork-butohers, re- Timaru .. .. Hairdressers and tobaoooniste. freshment-room keepers, and to- ,, .. .. Retail fishing-tackle dealers. baooonists. ., .. .. Retail grooers and genera] storeOmaka Road l)is- All shops. keepers. i lid Tokomaru Eliding Butchers. bootmakers, drapers, Onehunga .. Hairdressers' saloons. genera] storekeepers, painters, Grocers. saddlers, milliners, and stationers. Opotiki .. .. All shops. Tolaga Bay Riding All shops. Opunake .. All shops, except hairdressers. VVaihi .. .. Hairdressers and tobacconists. nrepuki Riding .. All shops. ., .. .. [ronmongers, grooers, diapers. (Haitian .. ,, tailors, clothiers, boot - dealers, ,, .. Hairdressers, news agents, and to- and general storekeepers. baooonists. .. .. .. Stationers and Eanoy-goods dealers. ,, .. Fruiterers and refreshment - room .. .. .. Watchmakers and jewellers. keepers. Waimate .. Grooers. Outran] .. .. All shops. ,, .. Saddlers and harness-makers. Pahiatua .. All shops, except tobaoooniste, Wairoa .. .. All shops. hairdressers. Waitomo County .. Fruiterers and oonfeotioners, and .. Fishmongers, fruiterers, and rerefreshment -room keepers. fresliniellt -rooms. Palmerston North All shops, except bakers, chemists, „ Tobaooonists and hairdressers. oonfeotioners, news agents, fruit- Wanganui .. Chemists. erers, dairy-produce sellers, re- .. .. Drapers and clothiers. freshmen!-room keepers, and fish- .. .. Hairdressers and tobacconists. mongers. .. .. Booksellers, stationers, newsagents, Palmerston South ! Drapers, grocers, tailors, and iron- and fanoy-goods shops. mongers. Wellington .. Butchers. Papakura .. All shops. .. .. Chemists and druggists. Parnell .. .. Grocers. .. .. Drapers, clothier--, and mercer.-. Pates .. .. All shops, except tobaoooniste and .. .. Hairdressers. hairdressers, bakers and con- .. .. [ronmongers. leit ioner-. stationers and news .. .. Pork-butohers, poultry, and smallagents, and fruiterers. goods. 1'cione .. .. Boot and shoe dialers. .. .. Tobacoonists. (> .. .. Daii-y-produee sellers. .. .. Watchmakers, jewellers, silver- ,, .. .. Fancy-goods dealers, booksellers. smiths, goldsmiths, and en - news agents, and stationers. gravels. „ .. .. Grooers. Winton .. .. All shops. ,, .. .. Second-hand dealers. ,, .. .. Chemists, tobacconists and hair- ,, .. .. Tobacconists. dressers, confeotioners, and re- „ .. .. Pork-butohers. freshment-room keepers. ,, .. .. Watonmakers and jewellers, Woodville .. All shops. I'icton .. .. Drapers, storekeepers, boot-mer- Woolston .. Grooers. chants, crockery-merchants, iron- Wyndhara . . Drapers, clothiers, and mercers. mongers, and saddlers.
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Return showing Cases dealt with under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1908. and its Amendment, Names of Trades affected, and the respective Districts, from 1st April. 1010, to 31st March, 1911. Trade affected. Industrial District. Trade affected. Industrial District. Industrial Agreements. . Awauds continued. Coal-miners (Union Collieries) .. Northern. Timber-workers* .. .. Northern. Merchant-service (Northern Steam- Bootmakers (male operatives) .. Taranaki. ship Company) .. .. .. Butter, oreamery, and oheese faotories Wellington. Slaughtermen (Nelson Bms.. (iis- Cooks and waiters (re hotels) borne) .. .. .. ,. Cooks and waiters {r<- Luncheon and Slaughtermen (Gisborne . Sheep-far- tea rooms, oyster-saloons, restaumers' Frozen-meal Company) .. .. rants, and private hotels) General Labourers (Wanganui Ho- Engineers rough Council).. .. .. Wellington. Freezing-works (Hawke's Bay) Sausage-casing makers . . . . .. Painters and decorator.-; (Wellington) Sausage-casing makers (Pakipaki) . . ,, ,, (Wanganui) Slaughtermen (town) .. .. ,, Saddlers .. .. .. „ (country) .. . . ,. Shearers .. .. .. „ (Wanganui Meat-freez- ,, (re shed hands) .. .. ,. ing Company) .. ,, Tailoresses (Hawke's Bay) (Masterton) .. .. Wool and grain stores (town) Wool and grain stores (Napier) .. .. Painters .. .. .. Nelson. Slaughtermen (Nelson Freezing (lom- Coal-miners (Greymouth—Point Elizapany) .. .. .. Nelson. beth Railway and Coal Company) Westland. Gold-miners (Inangahua) .. .. Westland. Coal-miners (North Brunner dial Freezing - works bacon and manure Company) .. .. .. ,, employees .. .. .. Canterbury. Tailoring trade .. Coal-miners (Bruce Railway and Coal Typographers .. .. .. „ Company) .. .. .. < Itago and South- Bricklayers ... .. .. Canterbury. land. Briokmakers Coal-miners (Cooper's Colliery, Waro- Butchers (country) iiiiil .. .. .. .. Ditto. Carpenters and joiners (North Canterbury) . . . . . . ... . I wards. ( la rpenters and joiners (So ut h ( SanterBeamsmen .. .. .. Northern. bury) Boilermakers, iron-ship workers, and Carters (aerated-water) bridgebuilders .. .. .. ,. Engineers Brewers of uon-intoxioating bever- Lithographic and letterpress printers' ages, aerated - water and cordial machinists .. ,. .. ,. bottlers, and oondiment-manu- Metal-workers'assistants .. faoturers .. .. .. .. Plumbers and gaefitters (South CanBrewers, maltsters, and bottlers .. ,. terburv) Bricklayers . . .. . . ,, Shearen Carters (aerated-water) .. .. ,. Slaughtermen's assistants .. chemical-manure workers (Weotfield) ,. Stevedores (Lyttelton) Coal-miners (Taupiri) .. .. .. Threshing-millers (North Canterbury) Dairy employees .. .. ,, Bricklayer- .. .. .. Otago and SouthDrivers (Gisborne) .. .. .. laud. Engineers .. .. .. ,. Br iokworkers (Southland) .. Ditto. Freezing-works (Poverty Bay) .. .. Butchers (Inveroargill and Bluff) .. Grocers assistants .. .. ,. Carpenters and joiners Hairdressers'assistants .. - .. .. Chemical-manure workers Hotel employees .. .. ,. Coal-miners (New Zealand Coal and Hotel, restaurant, and boardinghouse Oil Company, Limited) employees (Rotorua) .. .. .. Engineers Iron and brass moulders .. .. ., Labourers (builders and contractors') Labourers (employed by ooal, lime. ,, (public! bodies and consand, 01 cement merchants, and tractors') stonemasons) .. . . .. ,, „ (quarrymen) Labourers (engineers', boilermakers', Metal-workers'assistants .. &c.) .. .. .. .. .. Painters (Southland) Lithographers .. .. .. ,, Paper-millers (Mataura) .. Plumbers .. .. .. ,. Plumbers and gasfitters .. Saddlers. harness-makers, collar- Saddlers .. .. .. „ makers, and bridle-cutters .. ,, Shearers .. .. .. ,, Slaughtermen (Auckland Farmers' Slaughtermen (abattoirs) I'Ycezing Company) ...... ... (freezing-works) .. „ Stonemasons .. .. .. .. Stage employees .. .. .. ,, Tailoresses (federated), factory .. .. Trawlers (Port Chalmers) .. .. „
* This award woe made oil eth April, 1911, but took effect from 1st December, 1910.
Applications for Awards heard by the Court in which no Award was made.
■Shearers y> IVawlers Trade. District. Canterbury Otago and .Southland .. Particulars. Rr shod hands. Dismissed. Application to amend award. Particulars. Refused.
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OTK. —' Inly tl ie employers personally engaged in the work of the factory are eounted throughout. Table 1. Ages. Number ol Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing . J Total Wagef M B. Females. Number of paid duriug Total whom are Pp to ,. . ... More the Year. Number Indentured 8 ,, " than SO Total. Number Weekly Wage.. Number Weekly Wage., employed. Agpren- Persons. ■ Persons. N umber of Work-rooms employing AUCKLAND (CITY). Aerated-water and Cordial Manufacturing. 14 to Hi .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 18 Table 21 and over (14 6 .. .. 94 .. I) 2 Employers, 7. 1 9 £9,306 Agricultural-implement Making. 14 to IB .. i 1 12/li 17 to 20 .. 2 10/ & 36/ f 4 40/ to 4f>/ 21 and over \ 2 56/4 & 60/ I 2 69/3 & SO/ .. .. 13 .. + Employers, 2. 4 £1,478 Ammunition-manufacturing. 14 Inlli.. .. .. 10 10/ to 17/(1 17 to 20.. 2 15/ & IS/ 21 12/(>tol4/fi , :s :so/ to 3(>/ i .„ ... , ...... 9 467 to57/6 ' 21 and over , ,•{/»•-/ Iβ 20/to 25/ .( 1)0/ to 86/ ., .,./, , ,./, t I 110/ I 3 •«•/»» 40/ _ ( . __ .. ! .. 1 1 £6,221 Asphalt-making. 21 and over 5 48/to 60/ .. .. t> ... I Employer, 1. I liaeon-euring. 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over! L3 Table 6 .. .. Iβ .. 2 1 Employers, 2. 3 £2,021 Baking-powder, &c, Manufacturing. 14 to Iβ.. I 4 12/to 16/ 1 12/(1 17 to 20.. ' (i 20/to 30/ f> 13/to 19/ ,. «"» f 1 15/ 21 ami over . 4 .. .. 24 .. 3 I Employers, :i. Basket, Wickerwaro, and Perambulator Manufacturing. 14 to 10 .. 12 See 4 See 17 to 20 .. II Table .. Table 21 and over :i5 6 - 6 7.'! .. •> .'i Employers, 9. Billiard-table Manufacturing. 4 £1,368 9 £4,793 14 to hi .. I 10/ 21 and over 5 | 58/9 to 63/ I .. .. 8 .. 1 Employers, 2. Biscuit and Confectionery, &c, Making. 14 to 10.. 27 112/6 to 15/ 27 7/6 to 15/ 17 to 20.. 36 15/ to 25/ 60 10/ to 20/ , l> 22/ to 27/6 I 36 30/ to 48/ I (I 12/ to 18/ 21andover 20 50/ to 60/ 39 20/to 25/ I 7 65/ to 75/ I 30/ I 3 80/to 90/ I 384 .. II I Employers, 23. Blacksmithing, Farriery, &c. 4 1 £638 Iβ £15,286 14 to Ki 10 See 17 to 20 .. 30 Table 21 and over 57 5 .. .. 148 .. 48 1 Employers, 51. Blindmaking. 4!) £9,448 14 to l(i.. 1 11/ 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ & 35/ [2 25/ & 30/ 21 ami over \ 3 40/ to 50/ ( 7 54/ to 60/ .. .. 21 .. 3 I Employers, 6. Boatbuilding and Sbipwrighting. 4 £1,542 14 to Lβ .. I 19 See 17 to 20 .. 36 Table 21 and over 123 5 .. .. 201 .. 13 S Employers, 24. Bootmaking (Rough-stuff Cutters). 22 £20,510 14 to Hi .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 23 5
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. MlllM. Females. Number of Total whom are j Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. <«»Pl°yed. ApprenFemales. Up to „ t , n Moro 8 Pertom than30 TotaL Persons. rereons - Persons. I I Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Bootmaking (Benchraen). 14 to 10 .. 17 See .. 17 to 20.. 21 Table 21 and over 104 S I Bootmaking (Clickers). 14 to 16 .. 10 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over 43 5 Bootmaking (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. .. See 37 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 47 Table 21 and over ill f> 70 5 1 - ' Bootmaking (Finishers). 14 to 10 .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over 54 5 Bootmaking (Pump and Welt Hands). 17 to 20 .. I 1 See Table 21 and over[ 15 5 .. .. I .. Bootmaking (Fitters and Table Hands). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 13 See 17 to 20.. .. Table 10 Table 21 and over 3 5 14 5 Bootmaking (Rizers). 14 to lfi.. 4 See 1 See 17 to-20.. .. Table 5 Table 21 and over 4 5 4 5 Bootmaking (Packers and Show-room Hands). 14 to 10 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 21 and over 7 t> Bootmaking (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 1 Table 21 and over 17 5 3 5 Bootmaking (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16 .. 0 See 2 ; See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 2 | Table 21 and over 114 5 10 I 5 Bootmaking (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 53 .. 54 17 to 20 .. 50 .. 64 21 and over 445 .. 109 .. 893 .. 87 Employers—Males 114, females 4. Bread and Pastry Baking. 14 to 16 .. 13 I See .. See 17 to 20 .. 25 Table 7 Table 21 and over 176 5 2 , 5 289 .. 60 Employers —Males 65, female 1. Brewing, Malting, Bottling, &o. 14 to 16 .. 9 See 17 to 20 .. 21 Table 21 and over 219 5 .. .. 264 .. 13 Employers, 15. Brick, Tile, and Pottery Manufacturing. 11 8 3 0 107 £66,366 68 £25,091 I 3 ! 19 i £30,837 14 to 16 .. 11 See ] .. 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over 205 5 .. .. 253 .. 12 Employers, 30. Brush and Broom Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 7/6 4 6/ to 16/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 6 10/0 to 25/ i 6 27/6 to 35/ j handover L» $ £ $ 8 17/0 to 20/ \ 1 80/ J 4!) .. 4 Employers, 6. 3 3 3 18 £32,267 7 £3,085
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured employed. Apprentices. Up to a to so More 8 » «> »« than 30 Persons. Per80ns - Persons. Total. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. {Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 4 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 9 Table .. Table 21 and over 34 5 2 5 90 .. 37 Employers, 45. Butter and Cheese Making, Cream-separating, and Milk-pasteurizing. 14 to 16 .. 3 12/6 to 20/ 1 .. I 17 to 20 .. 7 15/ to 28/ I 4 25/ to 37/6 I „. , 2(i 40/ to 50/ ' ti 20/ to 20/ 21 and over , „ 51 ) to ti5 ) 2 82/6 4)40/ ( 5 70/ to>0/ IJ 68 j 14 2 Employers, 4. Cabinetraaking and Upholstering (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 34 See I .. See 17 to 20 .. 72 I Table 2 Table 21 and over 180 j 5 4 5 37 £3,840 10 £6,2f>:i Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Polishers). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over i 16 5 .. Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Chair and Mantel Makere). 14 to 16 .. 4 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 5 5 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Upholsterers). 14 to 16 .. I 7 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table (i Table 21 and over 42 S 12 5 • Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 48 .. 2 1 17 to 20 .. 90 .. 8 21 and over 243 .. Iβ .. 529 86 10 Employers—Males 121, female 1. Cardboard-box Making. 2 98 £30,37!! 98 14 to l(i .. .. .. 6 I 7/6 to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 18 14/ to 20/ (2 65/ 4 16/ to 19/ 21 and over \ 2 75/& 80/ : 5 20/to 25/ ( 1 i 90/ 2 30/ 44 .. .. 3 Employers, 3. 3 £2,372 Carpentering and Joinery. 14 to 16 .. 11 See 17 to 20 .. 40 Table 21 and over 139 5 .. .. 259 .. 55 I 3 Employers, <i0. 1 59 £14,404 Carpet-sewing. 17 to 20 .... .. I 1 20/ 21 and over .. .. 2 22/(1 & 30/ 3 .. 1 1 I £173 Chemicals and Drugs Manufacturing and Packing. 14 to 16 .. 3 7/6 to 10/ 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 32/6 6 10/ to 20/ (7 42/ to 47/6 2 12/ & 14/ 21 and over 4 52/0 to 00/ 2 20/& 22/0 I 2 100/ & 144/2 1 28/ 32 4 1 Employers, 3. 5 £2,347 Clothing-manufacturing (Cutters, Foremen, and Forewomen). 14 to 16 .. 4 12/6 to 22/0 .. .. | 17 to 20.. 1 15/ (2 35/ & 48/ i 21 and over ™/%W 2 27/0 & 40/ i 1 100/ ,) I .. Clothing-manufacturing (Coat Hands). 14 to 10 .. .. See 0 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 12 ( Table 21 and over .. 5 30 5
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em P loved - *p^ Females. Up to „ t sn More 8 'J"*" than 30 Persons. er80n9 - Persons. Total. Total Wagi paid ilnriii) the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Clothing-manufacturing (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 8 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 22 Table 21 and over .. .. 17 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Pressors). 14 to 16 .. 2 See I .. 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 1 21 and over 14 5 1 Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists and Finishers). 14 to 16 .. .. I See 15 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 33 Table 21 and over 5 5 49 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Ticket and Button Sewers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 3 Table 21 and over .. .. 4 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Denim and Dungaree Hands). 17 to 20 .. ; .. See 5 1 See 21 and over 2 Table 5 20 I Table 5 .. .. .. I .. I Clothing-manufacturing (Waterproof Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 5 Table 21 and over 1 5 1 5 Clothing-manufacturing (General Hands, unspecified). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 5 See I 21 and over .. Table 5 26 Table 5 • Clothing-manufacturing ( Ready-inade Costumes). 14 to 16 .. .. See I 9 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 9 Table 21 and over 4! 5 9 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 6 .. ] 47 17 to 20 .. : 7 .. 95 21 and over 44 ..165 .. 373 .. 2 4 | Employers —Males 8, female 1. Coachbuilding (Bodymakers). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 13 Table 21 and over 28 5 5 11 £25,922 Coachbuilding (Trimmers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 5 5 .. Coachbuilding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 9 1 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 21 and over 19 5 Coachbuilding (Wheelwrights). 14 to 16 .. ; 4 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over i 18 5 Coachbuilding (Painters). 14 to 16 .. j 2 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over I 17 5 .. .. ■• .. I .. Coachbuilding (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 0 See I .. | 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 21 and over 24 5 • • Coachbuilding (Summary).* 14 to 16 .. 25 .. I . • Sa°Ji it? :: :: :: I ». I •• »l • Employers, 22. 2 15 £17,686 • Tram-car building (included previously) showu separately this year.
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Agea Males. Females Number of Total whom are j Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. «»Pl°y«l. ApprenFemales. Up to o t „„ More 8 ,?*!? than 80 Total. Persons. tersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Coffee and Spice Grinding. 14 to Hi .. 1 12/0 17 to 20 .. 5 20/ to 30/ 1(4 30/ to 35/ 21 and over \ 3 00/ to 65/ ( 1 70/ .. .. I 10 .. 3 Employers, 2. Coopering and Box-making. 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 29 5 .. .. 38 .. 5 2 Employer, 1. Cork-cutting. 21 and over 3 (employers) .. | .. 3 | .. 1 .. 3 £1,355 7 £4,937 1 Corset and Belt Making. 21 and over I .. | .. 1 ! 20/ 2 .. 1 | .. | Employer—Female 1. Cutlery Grinding and Repairing. 14 to 16 .. 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. 1 12/ 21 and over 2 42/3 & 43/ .. 7 .. 3 Employers, 3. Cycle and Motor Engineering. 14 to 16 .. 6 i 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 11 ! 12/6 to 30/ I 5 27/6 to 40/ .,. , ' 10 47/6 to 54/ 21 and over -■ 3 el / 10 to 70 £ \\ 1(2 I 80/ .. .. 54 .. 15 1 Employers, 17. Coppersmithing. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ 21 and over » 60/to 64/ | .. .. 8 .. 3 Employers, 3. 1 I £37 3 £272 16 £2,852 3 £461 3 Dentistry (Mechanical). 14 to 16.. 3 7/6 to 12/ 17 to 20 .. 5 10/ to 22/6 3 7/6 to 25/ f> lliffJ, I 3 10/to 15/ handover- l \ £ 80/ " » •»/*?*/ (.2 90/ & 100/ J L M>/ 79 .. 29 Employers, 30. Dress and Millinery Making (Dressmakers). 29 £4,689 14 to 16.. .. .. 99 5/to 11/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 184 5/ to 22/6 ( 37 8/ to 17/ I 115 20/to 30/ 21 and over .. .. - 14 32/6 to 50/ 11 60/to 80/ 6 90/ to 140/ 604 .. 107 (i 4 Employers—Females 138. Dress and Millinery Making (Milliners). 117 £15,392 14 to 16 .. .. .. 55 5/toll/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 64 5/ to 20/ (19 5/to 18/ handover .. .. -' « »/* «/ ( 2 80/ & 100/ 215 .. 28 8 1 37 £6,544 28 37 Employers—Females 25. Dyeing, Cleaning, and Feather-dressing. 17 to 20 .. 1 22/6 2 12/6 & 17/ ( 8 30/ to 40/ ) 21 and over 5 45/to 48/ \ 2 17/0 & 22/ . ( 2 52/6 & 55/ j 29 ! .. 7 1 .. Employers—Males 8, female 1. ling. 8 £1,441 Electroplating and Engraving (see also Printing —Process Hands and Engravers). 14 to 16 .. i 2 10/ 1 6/ I 17 to 20 .. 5 10/ to 30/ 21 and over 1 i 50/ 1 20/ 19 .. 6 Employers, 9. 6 £536
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. ;r ol 'or! [-rooms empl inn Ag«. Males. Females Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y e <»- Agpren. Females. Up to „, . n More 8 £*!? than 30 Total Persons. Pereon9 - Persons. Total Wages paid during tho Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Electric Power and Light Generating. 17 to 20 .. 4 18/9 to 37/<> I 18 41/3 to 47/ 1 23 57/0 to 60/ 21 ami over • n to 85 / " 2 100/ & 120/ .. .. 58 .. .. 1 1 2 £7,097 Engineering (Pattern-makers). 14 to 10 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over: 12 5 .. .. .. .. Engineering (Moulders). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 and over 30 j 5 .. .. .. .. Engineering (Fitters). 14 to 10 .. 17 See 17 to 20 .. 97 ! Table 21 and over 82 ! 5 Engineering (Blacksmiths). 14 to 10 .. I 2 See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over 1!> 5 Engineering (Boilermakers). 14 to 10 .. 1 See .. .. Q 17 to 20 .. 14 Table 21 and over 02 5 ■ Engineering (Sheet-metal Workers). 14 to 10 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 24 5 Engineering (Labourers and Yardmen). 14 to 10 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 i Table .... .1 21 and over 15 5 Engineering (General Hands). 14 to 10 .. 8 See 17 to 20 .. 23 Table 21 and over 104 5 Engineering (Brass Founders and Finishers). 14 to 16 .. 7 See .. | . 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 27 5 Engineering (Coppersmiths). 14 to 10 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over I 3 5 .. .. .. .. .. ' .. Engineering (Range and Stove Workers). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 26 5 Engineering (Iron Cot and Bedstead Makers). 14 to 16 .. 4 8/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 21/ to 33/ 21 and over 3 42/ to 48/ .. I .. .. .. Engineering (Galvanized-iron Ware and Spouting and Ridging Makers). 17 to 20 .. I 11 See I •• I • ■ I 21andover 49 Table 5 ; .. .. .. ..!..! .. Engineering (Electrical Workers). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 14 Table 21andover 21 5 ' .. .. .. ..
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Hales. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - ApprenUp to „ t , n More 8 p "„" than 30 Total. Persons. Persons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)—continued. 14 to 16 .. 52 17 to 20 .. 200 21 and over 483 Employers, 87. Engineering (Summary). .. '.'. .. 822 i 44 17 7 68 £80,940 21 and over ■' Employers—Females 2. 14 to 16 .. 6 ! See 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 21 and over 85 j 5 Employers, 12. Embroidery and Art Needlework. 2 5/ 5 20/ to 30/ 9 Fellmongering. .. .. 112 Fibrous-plaster Working. 4 8 2 4 £251 1 11 £10,368 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 20/ to 25/ I :i 46/9 to 58/ti 21 and over J 5 66/ to 70/ 111 90/ Employers, 2. • ■ '.'. 15 Firewood-cutting, Grain-crushing, &e. ■1 1 3 £1,178 17 to 20 .. ■ 3 I 20/ to 25/ (2 22/ & 35/ 21 and over J 23 42/to 53/ I I 2 55/ & 60/ Employers, 24. '.'. .. 54 Fish-curing. 26 26 £2,423 21 and over , 31 See Table 5 | Employers, 6. .. I .. 37 .. I Flax-milling. 2 ■> .. 4 I £3,751 21 and over 5 | 42/ Employer, 1. 6 I .. Flock and Kapoc Milling. 1 I 1 I £220 17 to 20 .. 1 7/ 21 and over 2 I 20/ Employers, 2. 1 10/ 2 17/6 & 20/ 8 Flour and Oatmeal Milling. 2 2 £180 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over | 66 5 Employer, 1. 17 to 20 .. .. I 21 and over Employers, 2. 14 to 16 .. j 5 10/ to 20/ 17 to 20 .. ' 12 14/ to 32/6 1(8 20/ to 37/ 21 and over Nβ 40/ to 55/ j(3 60/ to 75/ Employers, 4. '.'. '.'. 76 Fly-paper and Blacking Making. 0 : 10/ to 12/6 4 112/6 to 20/ 12 Fruit-preserving and Jam-making. 10 8/ to 12/ 11 9/to 20/ 9 10/ to 17/ 2 20/ & 24/ 1 35/ 71 ... • Gas, Coke, and Coal-tar Manufacturing 1 2 4 «• 2 1 1 4 £10,159 2 £104 1 6 £3,604 4 1 1 l> £3,004 iring. 14 to 16 .. 1 8/8 17 to 20 .. 14 8/8 to 30/ I 142 40/ to 50/ .. , 65 51/ to 60/ 21 and over gg 63 ; to 75 ; 2 { 10 80/ to 105/ J [ 2 15/ & 18/ ) 289 1 1 1 3 £37,340 Gas Meter and Range Repairing. I j 2 30/ & 37/6 21andoverj| 2 50 / 6 & 54/; i :: I :: I 4 I .. i 2 2 £420 Glass Bevelling and Silvering. 14 to 16 .. 5 6/6 to 17/6 17 to 20 .. 6 12/6 to 30/ ,, a f 4 45/to 50/ 2 land over j 7 55 ) to Employers, 5. :: :: 27 i .. 1 I 1 2 £2,352
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Agee. Males. Females. Total Number Number Weekly Wagee. em P lo y ed - Females. Number of whom are Indentured Apprentices. Up to a to , 0 More 8 p , *™ than 30 Persons. rer8Ons - Persons. Total. Total Wagee paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Gun and Lock Smithing. ) — continued. mithing. 14 to 16 .. 2 , 10/ & 12/fi .. .. I 21 and over 3 | 60/ .. .. 8 j 3 Employers, 3. I •• 3 3 £438 3 £438 Hair-working (Wigs, &c). igs, &c). 14 to 16 .... .. 1 15/ I 17 to 20 .. 1 32/6 1 20/ 21 and over 1 50/ 1 15/ 7 | I | .. Employers, 2. Hat and Cap Manufacturing. 3 3 £301 3 £301 ifacturing. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 2 5/ 17 to 20 .. 4 23/ to 45/ 13 10/ to 30/ f 2 32/6 & 47/6 11 24/ to 28/ 21 and over j 8 52/6 & 05/ 6 30/to 33/ (2 70/ & 80/ 2 47/ & 50/ j 59 .. 6 Employers—Males 6, females 3. Hosiery- knitting. 1 6 £4,273 6 14 to 16 .... .. 2 5/ & 8/ 1 17 to 20 .. .. .. 7 8/ to 14/ O1 f 3 20/ to 25/ 21andover .. .. - 2 ' j j Employer — Female 1. Heel and Toe Plate Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 3 12/6 to 20/ „, j (2 20/ & 48/ 21andover | , f m/ __ 8 .. 1 Employers, 2. Incandescent-mantle Manufacturing. 2 J £380 1 £421 21 and over .. .. 1 25/ 1 1 | I 1 | •• I I 1 £66 Kauri-gum Sorting and Packing. 14 to 16 .. 1 I See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 135 5 .. .. 151 .. | 10 6 Employers, 10. lti £10,463 Lapidary-work. 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 21 and over 2 37/6 & 45/ | .. .. 5 I 2 Employers, 2. 2 £256 Laundry-work (European). 14 to 16 .. 1 j 10/ I 7 10/ to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 1 50/ ; 43 12/ to 25/ ( 5 20/ to 27/6 6 13/ to 17/ 21 and over 12 30/to 47/6 49 20/to 27/6 ( 7 I 50/ to 60/ 3 30/ 159 ' .. 20 2 Employers—Malea 10, female? 15. 2 24 £8,592 Laundry-work (Chinese). 21 and over 1 30/ .. .. 63 | .. | 42 .. | Employers, 62. 42 I £35 Leadlight-work. 17 to 20 .. , 1 20/ 21 and over 4 | 60/ to 80/ 1 i 25/ !) „. 2 Employers, 3. 2 £626 Lime and Cement Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. ' 2 5/ & 36/ 17 to 20.. 11 20/to 36/ I ( 90 36/ to 48/ 21'and over \ 30 50/ to 70/ I I 13 72/ to 80/ .. .. 149 : .. 4 Employers, 3. 1 5 £17,157 Manure- mixing. 17 to 20 .. ! 2 See 21 and over I 34 Table 5 .. .. 40 I 3 1 I Employers, 4. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Slaughtermen). 4 ! £2,979 14 to 16 .. 1 See ! .. 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 75 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Freezers and Chamber Hands). 21 and over 29 See Table 5 .. .. .. | .. | ■ .. | .. I
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. females Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Weekly Wages. <™P'°y«i- ApprenUp to 0 ta » n More 8 •*!" than 30 Persons. rereon8 - persons. Total. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. Number AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Preservers). 17 to 20 .. 8 See 21 and over j 45 Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Engineers, Firemen, &c). 21 and over j Iβ | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (General Hands). 21 and over I 19 | See Table 5 | ... | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | I .. I Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Summary). 14 to 16.. II 17 to 20 .. 6 21 and over 183 ! .. .. .. 100 .. .. 3 3 0 £23,214 Monumental Masonry. 14 to 10 .. 6 See .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over 51 8 .. .. 70 .. 2 4 Employers, 6. Oil Canning and Packing. 6 £9,152 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ .. .. I „, . (4 45/ to 55/ 21 and over , 2 00/ & 05/ .... 8 .. 2 ! .. Employer, 1. Optical and Scientific Instrument Making. 2 £804 17 to 20 .. 3 17/ to 35/ 21 and over 2 50/& 80/ .. .. 8. I .. 2 | .. Employers, 3. Organ-building. 14 to 16 .. ! 1 I 6/ , .. .. I I 21 and over j 2 I 30/ .. .. 4 .. 1 Employer, 1. Paint, Varnish, and Glue Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .... .. 2 5/ & 10/ I 17 to 20 .. 3 20/ to 36/ 2 15/ I 3 23/ to 37/6 ) 21 and over 8 45/to 54/ \ 1 27/0 I 4 60/ to 75/ ) 21 .. 4 Employer, 1. Paper-milling and Paper-bag Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 14/ 0 5/ to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 6 10/ to 40/ 5 17/6 to 20/ I 12 20/ to 37/6 ) ., . 8 42/to 50/ ie/«*,9K/ 21 and over u r Jj to - 4 18/ to 25/ ( 2 70/ & 78/ ) 68 .. .. 2 Employers, 3. Photography. 1 2 £530 1 £471 4 £2,018 3 £4,889 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 15/ : 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. : 1 15/ 10 5/ to 20/ I 7 20/to 40/ 10 11/to 20/ 21 and over \ 8 50/to 05/ 7 22/0 to 27/0 I I 3 70/ 5 30/ to 40/ 70 .. 12 2 Employers —Males 12, female 1. Piano-repairing. 21 and over 2 | (employers) | .. .. I 2 | 1 | .. | Picture-framing. I 14 £8,681 1 14 to 16 .. 4 10/ to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 4 20/ to 30/ ( 4 20/ to 30/ ) 21 and over ■ 3 45/ to 55/ 2 12/ & 25/ (2 70/ & 70/0 ) 36 15 Employers, 17. Plumbing and Gasfitting. If) £990 14 to 10 .. 24 See 17 to 20 .. 61 Table 21andover 109 5 .. .. 251 .. 49 5 Employers, 57. Portmanteau- making. 54 £15,514 14 to 16 .. 4 See 2 See 17 to 20.. 5 Table 11 Table 21 and over 22 5 3 f> 51 .. 2 2 Employers, 4. I 4 £3,852
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. eI "I>l"yt-a. A PP^ nMales. Females. Up to „ t , n More 8 »!°!° than 30 Total. Persons. er30na - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Printing and Bookbinding (Typesetting-machine Operators). 21 and over :):s See Table 5 .. .. ..I Printing and Bookbinding (Compositors). 14 to'lb .. :l See .. . See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table .. Table 21 and over 67 5 4 5 Printing and Bookbinding (Stereotypics). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over !) f> Printing and Bookbinding (Machinists). 14 to 1(5 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 20 Table 21 and over r>4 f> Printing and Bookbinding (Lithographers). 14 to 10 .. 2 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 2 Table 21 and over 8 5 .'! 5 Printing and Bookbinding (Publishing Hands). 14 to 10.. 2 10/ & 12/li I 10/to 12/6 17 to 20.. 4 10/to 26/6 4 10/10 20/ 21 and over IK 10/to 80/ Printing and Bookbinding (Storemen and Packers). 14 to Ki .. 2 10/& 17/(5 f 3 48/to 60/ ... 21 and over , as/ I i so/ Printing and Bookbinding (Artists and Designers). 14 to 10 .. 2 8/ 17 to 20 .. 7 15/ to 22/d , 3 37/6 to 49/6 21 and over 8 62/6 to 70/ .. I [ 90/ to 100/ Printing and Bookbinding (Process Hands and Engravers). 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. See 17 to 20 .. ; i> Table .. Table 21 and over 24 5 1 6 # . . Printing and Bookbinding (Bookbinders). 14 to 16 .. 10 See 20 See 17 to 20.. 10 Table 60 Table 21 and over W 5 4<l 6 Printing and Bookbinding (Paper-rulers, Cutters, &c). 14 to 16 .. .. See 10 See 17 to 20 .. I Table 17 Table 21 and over 13 5 21 5 I Printing and Bookbinding (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 16 .. 9 See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 3 Table 21 and over :s:i 5 5 I 5 Printing and Bookbinding (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 10 .. !• See 4 See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 1 Table 21 and over II 5 4 5 Printing and Bookbinding (Engineers and Mechanics). 17 to 20 .. I 1 See 21 and over 9 Table r> Printing and Bookbinding (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 ..45 .. 41 17 to 20 .. 96 .. '87 21andover 371 •• I 87 .. 772 | 20 Employers, 45. 7 41 £75,300
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wagea. Number of Work-rooms employing Agee Ibis. Females. Number of Total whom nre dumber Indentured employed. Apprentices. Total Wages paid during Dp to o to on More the Year 8 LZcm* than 30 Total. Persons. pereons - persona. Number Weekly Wages. Number! Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Elope and Twine Manufacturing. 14 to Hi .. 7 12/ to 20/ 17 to 20.. 5 17/to 25/ ( 10 20/ to 30/ 21 and over \ 12 40/ to 50/ 3 80/ to 70/ .. .. 40 .. • 2 Kmployers, 3. Rag-sorting and Murine-stoma Preparing. 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 17/6 & 20/ I r> 27/6 to 37/0 .. 21 and over i 5 40/to 40/ I 3 50/ to r>.y .. .. 2i .. 4 Employers, 6. Saddlery and Harness Making. 1 3 £3,<f43 4 £1,218 14 to Hi .. 20 [ See 12 See 17 to 20 .. 33 \ Table 11 Table 21 and over 133 j 6 9 5 248 .. 26 Employers, 30. Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Making. 6 2 33 £19,003 14 to 16 .. 4 See 4 See I 17 to 20 .. 2 t Table 7 Table 21 and over: 29 5 6 S i>1 .. 8 Employers, !). Sauce, Piokle, and Condiment Making. 14 to l(i .. 8 12/ to 20/ 12 8/ to 15/ 17 to 20.. 8 L»ll/to32/(i 10 !i/to 17/ti < hi 42/to 45/ 4 10/ to 14/ 21 and over 2 50/ & 1)0/ 3 20/ to 35/ I 2 90/ & 100/ 2 in ,v 60/ 74 .. 2 Employers, 4. 1 4 !> £4,849 0 £4,728 Sawmilling and Sasli and Poor Making (Sawyers). 17 to 20 .. 14 See 21 and over: 119 | Table r> .. .. I .. Sawmilling (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. I Table 21 and over Hi 5 Sawmilling (Saw-sharpeners). 17 to 20 .. 2 See 21 and over | 10 Table 6 Sawmilling (Sash and Door and Joinery). 14 to 16 .. 9 See 17 to 20 .. 18. Table 21 and over IO(i ! 5 Sawmilling (Yardmen and Labourers). 17 to 20 .. 5 See 21 and over 219 Table 5 Sawmilling (Engineers and Stokers). 17 to 20 .. 3 I See 21 and over 24 Table 5 Sawmilling (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. 20 See 17 to 20 .. 38 Table 21 and over 94 6 Sawmilling (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 36 I 17 to 20 .. 81 21 and over 618 .. .. .. 75.") .. 10 Employers, 20. Seed Cleaning and Packing. 7 9 l>6 ! £76,508 14 to 16.. 1 12/6 3 10/to 12/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 6 10/ to 15/ 21 and over [ \ \ 5 12/ to 20/ 2] _ , Employers, .'!. 1 2 £676
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'ereons empl loyei 1, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females Number of Total whom are Up to „ . „„ More Number Indentured ' 8 p™™ than 80 Total. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y e <l. A Pl™n- j Poisons. erB ™- Persons. Females. Total Wagoa paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Sewing- and Typewriting-machine Repairing. 14 to 10 .. 1 15/ .. J handover j » $*$ | ;; ;■ Employers, 2. 4 t!)..;s Shirt-manufaoturing. 14 to 16.. 5 10/to 12/ 55 7/0 to 15/ 17 to 20.. II 17/0 to 30/ IDS 10/ to 25/ 12 5/ to 10/ (4 45/ I III 10/eto 15/ 21 and over 17 * 7 /6 to 50/ 51 15/li to 20/ 0 ; , i0/to 70/ s2 21/to 25/ ( 4 75/ to 80/ I 23 20/ to 30/ 11 6 I 32/0 to 40/ 401 .. 12 Employers —Males 5, females 2. 1 I 17 £ 1.7,045 Sign and Ticket Writing. 17 to 20 .. 4 17/ to 25/ ; .. I 3 50/ to 55/ i 21 and over 2 00/ & 63/ | 2 12/6 & 27/0 ( 1 84/ IJ 2(1 7 Employers, 8. 7 £1,507 Soap-boiling. 14 to 16 .. 3 I See 1 9/ 17 to 20.. 4 Table 5 10/ to 14/ 21 and over 20 ! 5 2 20/ 44 ! .. 4 Employers, 9. Stone Quarrying and Crushing. 2 li I2,2l>n 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 75 Table 5 .. 81 .. ;i Employers, 5. Sugar-refining. 2 1 (i £7,471 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 48 Table 21 and over 229 5 .. .. 279 j 1 1 £41,816 Tailoring (Cutters and Foremen). „ , is 50/to 70/ 21 and over | 3 125 ) to 135/ .. Tailoring (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. 4 Sec .. See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table .. i Table 21 and over 53 5 .. I 5 Tailoring (Trousers and Vest Hands.) 14 to 10 .. .. .. 13 See 17 to 20 .. .. •. 21 Table 21 and over .. .. 75 5 Tailoring (Pressers). 21 and over 0 See Table 5 .. .. .. | Tailoring (Machinists). 14 to 10 .. .. See 7 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 13 Table 21 and over !l 5 33 j 5 Tailoring (Ladies' Tailoring). 14 to 10 .. .. See 11 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 15 Table 21 and over 7 5 22 5 Tailoring (General Hands). 14 to 10 .. 11 See 22 I See 17 to 20 .. J 18 Table 63 Table 21 and over 106 5 170 5 Tailoring (Summary). 14 to 16 .. i 15 .. 53 17 to 20 .. 25 .. 112 2 land over 192 .. 300 .. 803 .. 70 Employers —Males 105, female 1. 21 (i 97 £48,102
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'umber o! 'ersons empl iyed, and Weekly Wages. 'orl :-rooms empl ing Ages. Males. 1 Number Weekly Wages. Number leaulm. •'emales. Numbor of Total whom are Number Indentured Weekly Wagee. employed. ApprenUp to 0 . ,„ More 8 ,? *° 30 than 30 Total. Persons. ' cr90ns - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Tanning and Currying (Tanners). 21 and over !•"> See Table 5 Tanning and Currying (Beamsraen). 21 and over J II Sec Table 5 | .. .. I •■ Tanning and Currying (Curriers). 21 and over 22 See Table 5 Tanning and Currying (General Hands). 14 to lti .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 08 5 Tanning and Currying (Summary). 14 to 1(> .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over Hβ 5 .. .. 123 .. 2 Employer. 1. 2 2 6 J £15,644 Tea Blending and Packing. 14 to l(i .. 21 8/ to 11/li 1 ' 10/ 17 to 20 .. 10 15/ to 22/0 I) 10/ to 20/ f (i 20/to 37/6 ) j w/ 21 and over \ r> 40/ to 00/ \ , ..";., ( 2 (if)/ & 70/ j A i/!/ " 68 .. 10 Employers, J 3. Tinsmithing. 2 12 £3,051 14 to 16 .. i 16 See 17 to 20 .. 20 Table 21 and over t'.t 5 .. .. 104 .. 12 Employers, 14. Tobaeco-cutting'and Cigar and Cigarette Making. 14 to 16.. .. .. 4 7/to 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 15/ 21 and over 2 20/ & 45/ | ~ Wfg/ 1 13 £8,03(1 4 £607 h'mployers, 4. Toy and Doll Making. 14 to 16 . . ii 10/ to 16/6 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 1 22/6 I 1 30/ 21 and over - 2 51/ & 55/ U 1 00/ .. .. 14 .. 2 Employers, 2. I 2 £522 Tram-car Building and Repairing. 17 l<> 20 .. 8 Sue 21 and over 115 Table 5 ... .. 123 .. 1 ( 1 1 3 £16,880 Umbrella Making and Repairing. 14 to 10 .. .. .. 3 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 5 10/ to 20/ I ' 25 / I I 7/121 an, I over -| 2 42/& 45/ , * 24/to 27/ I 1 00/ I) d **' volt/ 26 ' .. 0 Employers—Males 7, females 3. 1 7 £924 Underclothing-manufacturing and Plain Sewing. I I i,, 16.. .. .. 20 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 30/ 36 7/6 to 22/6 13 12/6 to l!J/li -, . I 2 25/ & 47/0 45 "20/to 25/ 21 and over j 2 - )0/ „ 2( /, fo [ 2 35/ & 45/ 148 , .. 20 Employers—Males 5, females 15. Watch and Jewellery Making. 1 2 23 £5,388 14 to 16 .. 16 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 31 5/ to 40/ , .. I 11 20/ to 35/ .. D] . :',n 40/ to 57/0 .. 21andover 28 (i^ /to75/ j ( 5 80/ to 100/ I .. .. 165 .. 29 Employers, 44. 5 1 35 £11,515
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females Number of Total whom are Up to „ to , 0 More I Number Indentured 8 tL™™. than 30 Total JNumber Weekly Wage,. ""P t" j Pereons - Per8OnB - FemalM, Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. AUCKLAND (CITY)— continued. Whip-manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ .. I 21 and over 2 ! 50/ & 80/ .. .. 4 • • ' Employer, 1. Wine-manufacturing. 1 £348 21 and over 1 40/ .. .. 2 .. 1 Employer—Female 1. Wire Mattress and Cage Making, &c. 1 £10 14 to 16 .. 4 7/6 to 15/ .. I 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ & 20/ I 32/6 21 and over 8 40/to 50/ U 2 . 52/ & 55/ .. .. 2:! .. S Kmployers, 6. Woollen-milling (Designers and Pattern-makers). o £1,174 ... '1 86/ 21 ami over g w/ £ M/ \ .. ■■ ■■ Woollen-milling (Wool-classers). 21 and over 2 46/ & 80/ Woollen-milling (Carders). 14 to 16.. 2 12/&13/ 17 to 20 .. 1 16/ H 40/ to 42/ 21 and over | j 7()/ Woollen-milling (Finishers). 14 to Hi.. .. •■ » 12/to 13/ 17 to 20 .... •• 3 18/ 21 and over 2 40/& 70/ I 2 25/6 Woollen-milling (Kngineer). 21 and over 1 60/ .. •• ■• .... Woollen-milling (Millers). i 2 40/ 21 and over ! j 60 / Woollen-milling (Spinners). 14 to 16 .. .. -. 10 j 10/to 15/ 21 and over 2 42/4 60/ Woollen-milling (Warpers and Winders). L4to Iβ .. .. •• li n f 21 and over 2 40/ & M/ 1 20/ Woollen-milling (Dyers). 12 37/6 21 ana over M y y(w Woollen-milling (Weavers). 17 to 20 .... • • 7 5/ to 25/ 21 and over .. •• 18 25/ Woollen-milling (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. • • 1 W 21 and over I 60/ Woollen-milling (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 2 .. 20 17 to 20 .. 1 • • ■ 10 •• 21 and over 23 .. 16 •• ll 1 1 £5,152 Wool Rug and Mat Making. 17 to 20.. 1 13/ * 17/6 & 20/ 4 .. 1 Employer, 1. . Wool and Hemp Dumping. I £131 I i26 48/ 21 and over j 2 , J0/ & 75/ | .. .. 28 2 2 £2,133
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;i t>: 'enons empl loyei I. am Weekly Wages. Nnmber of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. females. Total — Number Weekly Wages. "nP^dNumber of whom are Up to Q . M More Indentured 8 ,.„!? ™ than 30 Total. Appren- Persons. lersons Persons, tices. Total Wage* paid during the Year Number Weekly Wagen. Number WELLINGTON (CITY). Aerated-water and Cordial Manufacturing. 14 to 10 .. 2 10/ to 15/ 2 12/6 & 15/ 17 to 20 .. 7 17/6to27/e .. I 5 37/0 to 42/ ) i 45/ to 50/ „ ... ., „ , 21 and over 5 {/ to 2 !■>/ it 20/ I. 4 65/ to 80/ ) 74 : .. I 10 I Employers, 10. Agricultural-implement Making. 2 12 ! £8,505 21 and over 8 See Table 5 | .. I .. 9 | .. 2 Employer, 1. Asphalt-making. 2 j £829 21 and over I j \ 5l /^ rA/ \\ \\ 10 ,. :! Employers, 6. Bacon-curing. :i £503 14 to 16 .. 4 15/ to 22/6 I .. 17 to 20 .. 8 30/ to 45/6 f 1 37/11 , :Ci 45/6 to 56/11 .. 21 and over - J(1 w/ /3 I 3 72/ to 80/ .. .. 57 1 1 £6,U22 Basketware and Perambulator Manufacturing. I-I to Hi .. 7 7/0 to 15/ J 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. !) 15/ to 32/6 ' :S 17/6 to 25/ ( 5 ' 29/ to 42/ : l 21 and over 10 50/ to 60/ 2 23/ & 25/ ! I 80/ ! 47 I .. 8 Employers, 9. 1 9 £3,166 Uilliard-tablo Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 6/ & 15/ 17 to 20 .. 3 12/6 to 25/ I 3 j 45/ to 50/ .. 21 and over 16 57/li to 06/ 12 70/ & 80/ .. .. 26 2 2 £.3,480 Biscuit and Confectionery Making. 14 to 16 .. 3 It)/ to 12/ 18 8/ to 15/ 17 to 20.. 11 15/to 45/ 20 10/to 25/ I 2 3 °/ I •! lfi/tn IK/ „, . '10 45/to 55/ ' ' 0 \L?U, 21 and over . an/ 4 22 / e to 25 / 12. 70/ ) X 30/ 88 .. 5 Employers —Males 7, female 1. 2 'I 1 8 £7,972 Klacksmithing, JTaniory, &c. 14 to 16 ..j 4 See 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 21 and over] 23 5 .. .. 62 | 23 Employers, 24. Blindmaking. 23 £3,765 21 and over 2 ! 35/& 36/ .. .. 5 '.. 1 Employers, 3. Boatbuilding. I I 1 I £172 14 to 16 .. 1 20/ 21 and over 1 60/ .. .. 4 .. 2 Employers, 2. Boot-manufacturing (Rough-stuff Cutters). 2 £4!.»S 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 17 i Table 5 Boot-manufacturing (Benohmen). 14 to 16 . . 3 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 21 and over 82 6 .. Boot-manufacturing (Clickers). 14 to 10 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 20 5
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Age* Males. Females. Number of Total whom are j Muuiher Indentured Number Weekly Wages. ' > ed ' *g^ Females. Up t<) a ,. , n More 8 l£i° ">™30 Total, leraons. Persons Total Wag«f paid during the Year Numberj Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)—continued. Boot-manufacturing (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. I .. I See ill See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 29 Table 21 and over | 2 I r> 16 5 Boot-manufacturing (Pump anil Welt Hands). 21 andover 6 See Table 6 | .. .. ... Boot-manufacturing (Sizers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 3 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 8 Table ■1\ and over G r> .. 5 Hoof-manufacturing (Finishers). 14 to 1« .. 2 J See .. .. I 17 to 2li . . (i Table 21 and over 88 r> Boot-manufacturing (Fitters and Table Hands). 14 to 10 .. .. .. ii See I 17 to 20 .. .. .. 6 Table L'l and over I .. 9 S Boot-manufacturing (Packers and Show-room Hands). 14 to Iβ .. I .. Sec I I See l>1 and ever :i Table0 .. TableS Boot-manufacturing (General Hands in Larger Faotories). 14 to Iβ .. :i See, 3 , Sec 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 4 Table 21 and ever 32 5 13 5 Boot-manufacturing (General Hands and Repairers in Smaller Factories). 14 to Ki . . 9 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 8 ! Table 2 Table 21 and over 7"> 5 6 5 .... Boot-manufacturing (Summary). 14 to 10 .. I!) .. 28 17 to 20 .. 36 .. 44 21 andover 275 .. 74 .. 548 .. 54 r> I Employers —Males 70, females 2. Bottling. 63 £39,844 17 to 20 .. 1 27/0 i .. ., j (10 42/ to 50/ I , lr , 21 and over j fl | 1 W 2:{ ., 7 .... Employers, 5. Brass and Copper Founding and Finishing. 7 £2,055 14 to 16 .. 11 See .. .. ! 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 21 andover i 30 5 .. .. 66 .. 8 2 Employers, 10. Bread and Small-goods Baling. 10 £5,612 14 to 16 .. 7 See .. See 17 to 20 .. L9 Table .. Table 21 and over SS 5 '1 5 200 .. 71 Employers, 84. Brewing and Malting, &c. 71 £13,712 ,2 20/ & 30/ ! 26 40/ to 60/ 21 and over 13 54/to 60/ .. I 3 65/ to 70/ : .. I 3 i 180/ to 260/1 .. .. l!i .. 2 1 1 Employers, 2. Brick, Tile, and Pottery Making. 4 £ 7,768 14 to Iβ .. 2 16/ & 20/ 17 to 20 .. 18 18/ to 36/ j 59 40/ to 54/ 21 and over 36 60/to 74/ |l 3 80/to 100/ .. .. I:!.-, .. 4 6 Employers, 7. 111 £16,382 Brushware-manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. :> 30/ 21 and over 2 | 50/4 70/ 2 15/ & 27/6 8 .. I Kiii|Jiivcr, 1. I £539
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Total ■ Number Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Hales. Females. Number of whom are Indentured Apprentices. Up to „ t , ft More 8 p»J?!° than 30 Total. Persons. erson9 ' Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 32 Table 5 .. .. 80 .. W Employers, 45. Butter Making and Packing. 40 £4,784 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 27/6 I 0 25/ to 35/ 21 and over 25 W to 55/ ' .. /land over ■ ? 60/to 70/ . .. i I 100/ .. .. 53 .. 7 2 Employers, 7. Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Maohiniate). 9 £5,271 14 to 16 .. 1 See : .. .. I I 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 8 5 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Upholsterers). 14 to 16 .. 3 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 7 Table 21 and over 33 B 17 5 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Cabinetmakers). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 21 and over f>0 5 Cabinetmaking ami Upholstering (General Hands, unspecified i. 14 to lti 10 See 17 to 20 .. 22 , Table 21 and over til S Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Summary). 14 to lti .. 18 17 to 20 .. 51 .. 7 21andover 162 .. 17 .. 322 .. 52 7 Employers, 67. 2 61 £25,052 Cardboard-box Making. 14 to 16.. 2 10/& 12/6 3 10/to 11/3 17 to 20 .. .. .. 15 10/ to 25/ f 3 30/ to 40/ 2 12/6 & 17/0 21 and over 4 2 47/& 55/7 5 20/to 25/ I 4 65/ to 80/ 5 27/6 to 30/ , 42 .. 1 Employer, 1. Carpentering and Joinery. 1 2 £3,104 14 to 16 .. I 4 See 17 to 20 .. I 30 Table 21 and over 100 5 .. .. 216 .. lii* 1 Employee, 70. Chemical and Drug Manufacturing. 63 i £13,514 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 3 10/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 35/ 5 , 14/ to 16/ i s 40/ to 50/ l> 12/ to 17/0 21 and over ' 5 55/to 00/ (i 20/to 25/ ( 1 100/ 2 32/0 & 00/ 47 .. 7 I Employers, 8. Clothing-manufacturing (Cutters and Foremen). 8 £3,460 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ & 15/ 17 to 20.. 7 12/6 to 30/ 4 30/ to 35/ ,. , 14 45/to 65/ 21 and over g 70 ) to 85 ) \\ 3 90/ to loo/ Clothing-manufaoturing (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 27 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 47 Table 21 and over .. .. 39 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. I 1*7 I See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 24 Table 21 and over .. .. 40 5
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. I Number of Work-rooms employing I Total Wag Ages. Males. Kcmales. Number of paid durin Total whom are Up to 0 , „„ More the y ear , J Number Indentured 8 n.™,n, than 80 Total Number Weekly Wages. Number! Weekly Wage,. I employed. Appren- Person.. ••Persons. I lices. I Ages. Males. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists). 14 to 1(> .. 1 See 14 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table Iβ Table 21 and over 2 6 | 66 6 Clothing-manufacturing (Pressers). 14 to 16 .. 8 ■ See 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 and over 26 S Clothing-manufacturing (Ladies' Tailoring). 14 to Ki .. .. .. Ki 17 to 20 .. .. .. 14 21 and over .. .. 8 .. .. .. .. I .. Clothing-manufacturing (General Hands). 14 to 10 .. .. See 4 See 17 to 20 .. .. ■ Table 12 Table 21 and over l> 5 21 5 .. .. .. .. .... Clothing-manufacturing (Waterproof Clothing). 21 and over .. .. 2 See Table 5 | Clothing-manufaoturing (Summary). 14 to 10 .. II .. 7H 17 to 20 .. lit .. 14:5 21 and over 83 .. 181 .. 602 , .. 4 0 10 £28,3Ofl Employers, 7. Ooachbuilding (Bodyinakera). 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over II Table r> .. .. .. .. .. Coaohbuilding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 2 Sec 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over S r> Coaehbuilding (Helpers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 2 ! Table r> Coachbuilding (Wheelwrighta). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 2 Table 5 Coachbuilding (Painters). 14 to 16 .. i 1 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 7 r> Coaohbuilding (Trimmers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See .. j 21 .mil over 2 Table 5 .. .. .. * •• Coachbuilding (General Hands). 14 to Ki .. I 2 See 17 to 20 .. ! 9 Table .... 21 and over 17 r> .. .. | .. .. I .. Ooachbuilding (Summary). 14 to 10 .. 5 21 and over j 46 '.'. i '.'. '.'. Sβ .. 10 4 ..14 £8,080 Employers, 13. Condiment Making and Packing. 14 to 16.. 4 1(5/to 18/ r. 8/ to 20/ j 17 to 20.. 5 17/6 to 22/6 i Iβ 12/6 to 25/ I 7 20/to 35/ K . ... i 6 40/to 50/ i l-itlon/ 21 and over - (SK/tnflR/ 10 lo/to 20/ I 2 TO/ i •' 2V to 26/ 7:i ># e 3 ., , £3 i787 I'mployers, 7.
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I Number of Penona employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Agw. Total Waee? Male.. Female*. Number of pald durl Sg Total whom are Op to „ . „« More the Year -' Number Indentured 8 PpSona than 80 TotaI - Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. « m P lo y e d Ap , Persons. Persona. Hales. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Coopering and Casemaking. 14 to Hi .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over :(7 ."> .. .. 43 .. I Employers, 2. I 2 3 C4,037 Corset and Belt Making. 21 and over .. .. 2 17/6 & 27/6 2 ..II i 1 £76 Cycle and Motor Engineering. 14 to Iβ.. 6 7/to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 13 0/ to 27/6 I 6 25/ to 37/0 21 and over 11 40/to 56/3 I 9 00/to 80/ .. .. 89 .. 24 Employers, 25. Dentistry (Mechanical). 24 £2,710 17 to 20 .. 7 5/to 40/ 1 15/ f 2 25/ j ~ i o /ft A- ok / 21 and over 10 50/to/70 ' * "',,,, ' \ 3 80/ to 90/ I ' 47 .. 18 Employers, 20. Dressmaking and Millinery (Dressmakers). 14 to 16 .. ..| .. 95 5/toll/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 140 5/ to 27/6 i M/toeB/ 22 10/to 17/6 ,. . I " I , ''.) °'';/ 143 20/to 30/ 21 and over 4 70/ to,80/ 4 6 : 32/6 to 60/ ' A lU0/ 10 70/to 140/ 538 .. 60 Employers —Males 2, females 61. II 2 18 £2,701 63 I £22,013 Dressmaking and Millinery (Milliners). 14 to 10 .. .. .. 38 5/to 11/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 76 5/to 22/6 I 15 8/ to 17/6 21 and over .. .. 24 20/to 42/6 I 10 50/to 75/ 175 .. 1!» Employers —Females 12. Dyeing, Cleaning, and Feather-dressing. 6 ] 25 £5,914 14 to 10 .. i 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. 3 20/to 27/ 4 10/ to 15/ I 1 40/ 4 15/ 21 and over \ 6 50/ 4 20/ ( 1 67/ 1 22/6 30 .. II Employers —Males 11, females (. Electric Light and Power Generation. 12 £1,300 12 £1,300 14 to 10 .. 2 i 10/ & 12/<i 17 bo 20 .. 1 17/6 I 27 54/ to 63/ ni , 17 66/ to 75/ 21 and over ? 80/ ' (o , ( :f 110/to 173/ .. .. 57 .. 2 2 £9,702 Electrical Engineering. 14 to 10 .. (i See 17 to 20 .. 14 Table 21 nndover 30 5 .. .. 50 .. 8 2 In £4,604 Engineering (Pattern-making). 14 to 10 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over I 5 I 5 Engineering (Moulders). 17 to 20 .. i 1 See 21 and over 20 Table 5 Engineering (Fitters and Turners). 14 to 16 .. 1<> See 17 to 20 .. .".4 Table 21 and over 36 5 Engineering (Blacksmiths). •) I .,,..1 ,.,-,... I II I Qna T.LL. K I
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-iooms employing Ages. Male*. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P'°y«l. Apprenticee. Males. Up to 0 t- . n More 8 peSon, than 80 Total. Persons. rer8on »- Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Engineering (Boilermakers). 14 to l<! .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 21 and over 24 S Engineering (Labourers). 21 and over 9 j See Table 5 Engineering (Engine-drivers). 21 and over :s See Table 5 Engineering (General Hands). 14 to Mi .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 19 Table 21 and over 4!l 0 Engineering (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 25 17 to 20 .. 81 21 and over 159 Employers, 80. .'! 206 Hi 5 2 23 £31,260 Embroidery and Regalia Slaking. 14 to 16 .. .. .. I 1 Employer—Female 1. 5/ 2 1 1 I Engraving and Electroplating. 14 to 16 .. 2 12/ & 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 25/ 1 3 25/ to 35/ I 21 and over 7 40/ to 60/ \ 2 2 80/ & 90/ I Employers, 8. 17/6 20/ & 25/ 27 6 1 7 £1,81)2 Fellmongering. 14 to 16 .. 3 I See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 122 f> Employer, 1. 128 .. J 1 2 3 £16,037 Fibrous-plaster Working. 17 to 20 .. li 13/ to 23/ I 4 33/ to 41/3 handover J #*# { 2 80/ & 90/ Employers, 3. 21 :j 1 t £2,490 Firewood-cutting and Corn-enishing. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ I 11 45/ to 47/6 21 and over; 9 48/to 57/ I ii 60/ to 62/6 Employers, 10. 47 211 20 £3,438 ' 3 40/ to 60/ 21 and over 5 55/to 60/ ; .. ( 1 90/ Kish-curing. :t 3 £1,277 Flock- manufacturing. 21 and over 2 48/ 2 Employer, 1. 18/ :i 1 •• I 1 £294 Flour-milling. 21 and over 2 [30/ & 60/ | .. Employer, 1. 3 I 1 £234 Fur-rug Making. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 I 2 40/ 21 and over j j Employers, 5. •V to 10/ '.'. 11 :i 3 £370 Gas and Coke Manufacturing. 21 and over 218 See Table 5 i 218 I 1 1 2 I £211,424
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. N umber of Work-rooms employing , i n " r 11 Total Wa Ages Males. Females. s "mber of paid duri Total whom are Up to 0 . „„ More the Yei Number Indentured 8 pprem" tnan 30 Total Number Weekly Wages, i Number Weekly Wage,. «»'I>l'-yed. Appren- Person.. • Persons. Ages Males. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINCTOX (CITY)— continued. Glass Bevelling and Silvering. li to n> .. 2 i.y & 17/ .... i IT to20 . . 4 33/ I" 42 ... i :! 39 to is - la, "'" vl ' r i 4 50/to 60/ .. .. 15 .. .. 1 .. J £1,370 Employers, 2. Gun and Look Smithing. 17 to 20 .. 2 16/6 & 36/ .... I 21 and over I 54/6 .. .. 5 .. 2 .... 2 | £276 Employers, 2. Hat and Cap .Making. II to 16 .. .. .. 4 :>/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 4 15/ to 35/ li 10/ to 30/ I 4 30/ to 40/ 5 15/ to 26/ 21 and over 4 50/ to 05/ 1 85/ I 3 80/ 6 40/ 38 .. 2 3 .. 5 £2,794 Employers, 2. Hosiery-knitting. 17 to 20 .. 1 23/ 1 11/ - lal " l " v,T - •• I 2 25/ 8 .. 3 .. .. 3 J £255 Employers -Males 2, female 1. I Doandeeoent-mantle Making. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 2 10/ 1 7 to 20 .. .. .. 8 10/ to 17/0 ,, i ' 5 25 / 2lamlovel1 ■■ il 47/6 14 .. .. 1 .. i £697 Laundry-work (European).* 14 to Hi .. .. .. 14 8/to 10/ 17 to 2(1.. 5 20/ to 36/ 38 12/to 24/ 2 30/4 42/ i|JJ }°/£$ handover 21 46/ to55/ » J$£*J 1 * 58/6to 60. J 3 ,,/ to40 / 24 , u 5 , n \ mm Employers — Males 12. females 27. Laundry-work (Chinese). I li 30/ .... 1 21 and over I 32/6 to 36/ II I" .. .. 72 .. 38 .. .. 39 £728 Employers, 61. headlight- manufacturing. II to 16 .. 2 15/ & 20/ 17 to 20 .. 2 25/&30/ I 1 27/0 21 and over 5 00/to 00/ { 3 70/ to 80/ .. 14 .. 2 .. .. 2 £1,020 Lead-headed-nail and Traps, &c, Making. 14 to 10 .. 2 10/ & 20/ 17 to 20 .. 3 26/ to 27/0 I 2 48/ & 50/ 21 and over ,- , ,- )4/& (i5/ .. .. u ;t a Employers, 2. Manure-making. I 11 ! 44/ to 48/ 21 and over 25 49/6 to 62/2 .. I 2 86/ & 80/ I .. .. 40 .. 1 3 .. 4 £4,804 Employers, 2. Marine-stores Preparing. 17 to20 .. 4 18/ to 30/ ( 1 36/ 2 15/ 21andover j 5 47/ ,„.-„, j M/ 18 __ 4 .... i £860 Employers, ■">. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Slaughtermen). 17 to 20 .. 4 See 2 land over 184 ! Table 5 .. .. .. , Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Freezers and Chamber Hands). I :il 66/ to 66 21 and over 23 09/0 { 1 75/ .. I .. * TIkw an ;il*o three charitable institutions employing 40 females to whom no wages are paid.
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urn ■r ol 'ersons empl liiyci 1, am 'eel 'ages. uml a oi •orl :-rooras empl loyi ing ~ " " Total Wagi Ages. Males. Females. *> umber of paid durlm Total whom are Up to fl . „„ More the Year j Number Indentured 8 p J? „ than 30 Total. Number Weekly Wages. Number! Weekly Wages. en>P'«y«l. Appren- i Persons. »• Persons. ticcs. Ages. Males. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINGTON {CITY)—continued. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Preservers). 14 (c> Iβ .. 4 14/ to 24/4 17 to 20 .. 10 22/6 to 42/ I 4 35/10 to 42/6 .... ,, , ' 11 45/ to 60/ 21 and over 2J 60 / toH6 / 7 (4 70/ to 80/ .. .. .. .. .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Oleo and Tallow Hands). I 2 56/10 & 59/71 .. 21 and over 13 66/5 to 72/7 111 85/ .. .. .. .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Yard and Pen Men). I 7 48/ 21 and over 4 50/ I 1 60/ .. .. .. .. ' Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Calico-bag Making). 14 to 10 .. 3 10/ to 11/ : .. .. I 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 24/9 21andoveri{ j 2 24/9 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Tinsmiths). 14 to Iβ .. 1 i See : .. 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 13 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Labourers). 14 to Iβ .. 5 15/ to 24/ 17 to 20 .. 5 24/ to 56/6 , 14 34/ to 40/ 1 17 44/to 48/ 21 and over 75 50/to 60/ I 7 64/ to 70/ .. i I 2 72/6 & 80/ Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Blacksmiths, Boilermakers, and Carpenters). 14 to 16 ..1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 25 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Engineers and Fitters). 14 to 10 .. 3 15/6 to 20/ .... i 17 to 20 .. 5 16/6 to 25/ I 33 58/6 to 60/ 21 and over 10 64/ to 75/ ( 5 80/to 95/ .. .. .. .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Stokers and Qreaeers). 17 to 20 .. 2 I 30/ & 42/ .. .. I ." I 14 46/ to 56/3 21 and over 16 60/ to 65/ I 1 ! 68/ .. .. .... I ! .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 17 17 to 20 .. I 29 .. 2 21 and over 543 .. 2 .. 594 .. .. 1 3 i 4 £104,071 Employer, 1. Monumental Masonry. 14 to 16 .. I See .. .. i 21 and over 11 Table 5 .. .. 20 .. I .. .. 4 £1,798 Employers, 8. Neck-tie Making. 14 to 16 .. .. I .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 5 20/ to 34/ handover .. j • «V«V „ 1 .. , ,420 Employer, 1.
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages Mules. Females. Number of Total whom are ~~-~—~— i Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Number) Weekly Wages. enl P lo J ed - *gP^ n ' Mules. Females. I Cp to „ . , 0 More 8 ,?™°0 , han30 Tota| Persons. ersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year WELLINGTON (CITY)—continued. Oil Canning and Packing. 17 t<» 20 .. 2 25/ & 30/ i .. ( 3 25/ to 35/ 21 and over -, 0 42/ to 56/ ( 1 70/ .. .. 13 .. 1 1 Employer, 1. 2 £1,2'J4 Optical Work. 17 to 20 .. 2 17/6 & 2()/ 21 and over j * 75/^ / 8 o / |; \\ » .. 4 Employers, 2. 4 I £887 Organ-building and Piano-repairing. 17 to 20 .. 3 : 10/ to 18/ .. j ,I 2 15/ & 25/ 21 and over * \£{* a 2L " 9 i 60/ to 67/6 I 4 J 70/ & 80/ .. .. 20 .. 9 Employers, 4. 9 £1,733 Photography. 14 to 16 .... .. 2 5/ 17 to 20 .. 1 17/6 8 10/to 17/li (1 30/ 4 10/to 20/ 21 and over J 6 40/to 50/ 6 25/to 35/ , I 2 70/ & 80/ 1 50/ 45 .. 13 Employers—Males 14, females 2. 13 £1,651 Picture-framing. 14 to 10 .. 3 7/6 to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 3 12/ to 15/ 2 , 10/ I 3 37/6 I 16/ to 27/6 21 and over: 6 50/to 60/ 4 32/6 to 46/ I 4 I 65/ to 76/ I 50/ 44 .. 10 1 Employers, 14. Plumbing and Gasfitting. 11 £2,430 14 to 16 .. : 25 See 17 to 20 .. , 48 Table 21 and over 103 5 .. .. 231 .. 42 (i Employers, 55. 48 £18,754 Portmanteau and Leather-goods Making. 14 to 16 .. , 2 See 21 and over I 3 Table 5 1 48/ 10 .. 3 .. Employers, 4. Printing and Bookbinding, &e. (Compositors). 3 £73(i 14 to 16.. 11 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 13 : Table .. Table 21 and over 69 5 1 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Typesetting-machine Operators). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21 and over 43 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 0 See .. I See . 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 3 Table 21 and over 35 5 1 5 I .. Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Stereotypers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See i .. .. I 21 and over 11 Table 5 .. .. .. | Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Lithographers). 14 to 16... 1 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 9 5 .. i Printing and Bookbinding, <fcc. (Publishing Hands). 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ .. .. i 17 to 20 .. 9 12/6 to 45/ 3 8/9 to 16/ I 7 20/to 45/ ' 4 50/ to 60/ 21 and over , 2 70 ) & 80 ) .. ( 2 100/ & 120/ .. .. .. .. .. .. I
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Number pf Persons employed, and Weeklj' Wages. Numl ir oi ■orl :-rooma empl loyi ing Ages. Males. Fema.ee. Nu™berof 1 Number Indentured Number! Weekly Wages. I Number Weekly Wages. e "'P lo y ed - A PP^ n " j '__ L_ Males. Females. ' ' j Total Wages paid during Up to „ , , ft More the Year 8 u than 30 Total Persons. v "*° m - Pemoiis. WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Engineers and Mechanios). 17 to 20 .. 1 2.>/ I 2 60/ & 66/ 21 and over 3 80/to 90/ ( 4 100/ to 120/ .. .. .. .. Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (Artists, Engravers, and Process Hands). ||2 45/ 21 and over 3 70/to 85/ 1(3 90/ to 100/ .. .. .. .. .. I Printing and Bookbinding, &e. (Bookbinders). 14 to 16 .. 10 See 14 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 20 21 and over I 26 5 28 .. .. .. .. ..!..! Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Paper-rulers). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 2 17 to 20 .. .. 'Pablo 1 21 and over 6 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Storemen and Packers). f :i :s2/<i to 35/ ) 21 and over -1 :S 50/to 55/ 1 17/6 ( l 00/ 1 Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (General Hands). 14 to 16.. 14 10/to 20/ 2 7/0 & 12/(1 17 to 20 . . 10 12/6 to 50/ 3 17/0 ( 12 20/ to 35/ j 1 n/6 21 and over " *°/ *° fj. 1 20/ 32 60/ to 75/ .,-'. ( 7 80/ to 90/ ,1 L * 0/ .. .. Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Rubber-stamp Making). 21 and over J 1 B.y .. i Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Summary). 14 to 16 .. I 46 .. 18 17 to 20 .. j 65 .. 30 21andover, 301 .. 34 .. 515 .. 10 l> i> Employers, 21. Quiltmaking. 21andover| .. .. \ w/sfty 4 | .. I Employer—Female 1. 28 . CO2.177 1 j !CHI\ Range and Stove Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 5 22/0 to 41/ I 7 42/6 to 47/ 21 and over 10 53/to 60/ I 2 60/ & 70/0 .. .. 27 .. 2 I Employers, 2. Saddle and Harness Making. :( ci'.Uii; 14 to 16 .. 5 See .. I 17 to 20 .. :S Table 21 and over 51 5 .. .. 78 .. 15 :i Employers, 19. Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Making. 18 £7,028 14 to 16 .. .. .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ & 32/6 3 17/ to 26/ . 2 , 4/6 ( 2 20/&24/ 21 and over % 70/ Y 7 o /(i 4 27/6 I 2 70/& 73/0 y 2 30/& 38/ I 23 .. 4 Employers—Males 4, female 1. 4 £1,520 Sausage-casing Manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. ] 4 See I .. i 21andover| Sβ Tablo r> .. .. 40 .. .. l> 2 t4,!»:t:i Saw and Tool Making. 17 to 20 .. 2 10/ & 30/ 81 and over j \ 7 Jf ( { ln/ [[ [[ u __ j .. Employers, 4. 4 I £893
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'ereons empl and Weekly Wages. N amber of 'orl i-rooms em| Ing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Dp to ohI . More j Number Indentured 8 p™™ than 80 Total Number Weekly Wages. «»Pl°y«>- Appten- , Persons. ""°»»- Persons. 1 I ___J Femnlee. Total Wags, paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON (CITY)- continued. Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Machinistsi. 17 to 20 .. I See 21 and over 17 Table r> Sawmilling (Saw-sharpeners and Sawyers). 21 and over! 7 Bee Table 6 Sawmilling (Sash. Door, and Joinery). 14 to 1H .. 6 See 17 t<. L>0 .. 22 I Table 21 and over Bβ 6 Sawmilling (Painters). 21 and over :i See Table ."> .. .. .... I Sawmilling (Yardmen and Ijabourere). 14 to 10 .. 8 Sec 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 21 and over 34 r> Sawmilling (Engineers and Sinkers). 21 and over 4 See Table 5 i Sawmilling (General Hands, unspecified). 17 to 20.. l> See 21 ami over 22 Table r> Sawmilling (Summary). U told .. I 10 17 to 20 .. 40 21 and over 173 .. .. .. 233 .. 4 Employers, 10. Seed Cleaning and Packing. 7 2 13 £27,906 14 to Iβ.. I : 7/8 .. I .. 2 .. 1 Kmiiloyer, 1. Sewing and other Machine Repairing. I £17 14 to l<1 .. I 10/to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 5 16/to 26/ I I 30/ lo 40/ 21 and over \ 7 00/ to 70/ I I! HO/to 120/ .. .. 28 ... f> Employers, 5. Shipwright ing (Carpenters). ."i £2,603 14 to 1(> .. 2 8/ & 12/li : .. 17 In -'II .. 1 10/ I 4 80/ 21 and over IJ 12 69/4 I 2 70 .V 7:>/i> .. Sbipwrighting (Painters). |4 lo Iβ .. I 1 0/0 , I r> 57/10 21 and over , )/4 Shipwright ing (Engineers and Blacksmiths). 17 to 20 .. I See 21 and over IS Table 5 Shipwright ing (Boilermakers). 17 lo 20 . . 1 30/ I S 46/3 21 and over l> ">7/10 ( 2 00/4 & 75/2 .. i Sbipwrighting (Sailmakers). , i :i 57/10 Slandover | , , 1| / s \\ .. .... Sbipwrighting (General Repairing Hands). I 2 42/ & 48/ 21 and over 0 64/ to 70/ ( 1 120/ .. .. i. ..
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Number of Persoai employed, and Weekly Wages. r-rooms empl ing Ages. Males. Females. _ Total Number Number Weekly Wage.. em P>°y ed - Females. Total Wages Number of paid during whom are Up to 01 , n More the Vcmt Indentured 8 than 30 Total Appren- : Persons. rprson9 - Persons. I tices. Number Weekly Wages. W ISLINGTON (CITY)— rnnt,nvtd. Shipwrighting (Summary). * 14 to 16 .. :i 17 to 20 .. li • • • • • • 21 and over 71 .- •• •■ *** •• i Employers, 3. Shirt and Underclothing Making and Plain Sewing. I 3 i £13,656 14 to Iβ .. .. • • !l 8 / t0 l6 / 17 to 20.. .. •• 16 8/to 28/ I il 11/6 to IB/ ,._, 33 l7/6to26/ 21 and over I 00/ ,o 26/to 34/ I r> 35/to 40/ 106 .. 16 Employers -.Males 4. females 17. Sign and Ticket Writ ing. 4 lit £3,261 14 to 16.. I TV, 21 and over I 80 .. •• •' Bmplovers. 3. ,,,,,• Soap and Candle Making, &c. 2 14 to 16 .. 3 10/ 1 W ] 7 to 20.. 6 18/ to 4(1/ I 12/8 I 10 42/to 50/ 1 6 54/ to 60/ 21 and over ., (Hi/to 75/ I ■> 80/ & 120/ .. .. 36 .. 2 Employers, 3. Steel-oeiling Making. 2 4 a.iit- . I i 68/8 .. ■• I 21 and over 2 80/fl .... I 1 70/ .. •• * ■■ l 1 £690 Stone Quarrying and Crushing, I II) 48/ to 60/ 21 and over • 28 54/ to 63/ 3 70/ to 72/ .. I .. 44 .. o Employers, 3. Tailoring (Cutters and Foremen). 2 7 £5,566 17 to 20.. 1 17/6 ..I I 2 30/ & 40/ •jI and ,,vrr 7 47/6 to 66/ .. 1 9 75/ to 90/ I 8 100/ to 160/ Tailoring (Coat Hands). 14 to Hi.. 1 See 2 See 17 to 20.. 15 Table 10 Table 21 and over 80 5 34 6 Tailoring (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to Iβ.. .. See 4 See 17 to 20.. .. Table 8 Table 21 and over 6 5 88 •> Tailoring (Machinists). 14 to 16 ; See 17 to 20.. .. •■ ' '"J ,1 " 21 and over .. •• 2fi ■' Tailoring (Pressors). 14 to 16 .. 1 Spp IT to 20 .. I Table 21 and over 15 •"• Tailoring (Ladies' Tailoring). 14 to Iβ .. .. See 3 isee 17 m 20.. .. Table 7 Table 21andover 9 5 25 5 Tailoring (General Hands). 14 to 16.. 3 See 7 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 9 Table 21 and over 68 5 80 6 •See also BoatbviiUlinu.
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'eraons emp] loyei I, an, ages. •r ol [-rooms empl I XT ,. Total Wa « Ages Males. Femalee. Number of paid dun. Total whom are I up to „ . , n More U, e y eaI 1 Number Indentured I 8 p.™™ then 30 Total. Number| Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages, Appren- | Persons. Persons. Ages. Males. Females. Total WagM paid during the Year WELLINGTON (CITY)— continued. Tailoring (Summary). It to 10 .. 5 1 .. Lβ 17 to 20 .. 22 .. 35 21 and over, 204 .. 248 .. 600 .. 37 25 :i 65 £40,127 Employers—Males 65, females .">. Tanning and Currying (Beamsmen). 21 and over 1 11 | 48/ to 51/ .. .. .. I .. .. .. .. .. | Tanning and Currying (Curriers). f 3 ..-..-./ 21 and over \ 10 60/ I 5 72/ .. .. .. .. Tannin!; and Currying (Shedmen and Packers). 17 to 20 .. r> 20/ to 35/ .... i 21 and over 4 ! 48/ to 53/ .. .. ! Tanning and Currying (General Labourers). 21 and over II 48/to 58/ , .. I ., .. .. I .. .. I ., | .. | Tanning and Currying (Summary). (Sec also Fellmongering.) 17 to 20 .'. i fl .. ' ■. 21 and over II ., ., ., 51 .. .. .. 1 I £6,56$ Employers. 2, Tea Blending and Packing. 14 to 16 .. ' 13 10/to 25/ 2 10/ 17 to 20.. 8 12/ to 32/0 2 13/6 & 20/ / 4 26/6to3.V i ti *«***. •"' :i7/9to47/« I 12/ii 21 and over i s2/610 70/ o 20/& 22/0. \ 3 100/ to 120/ i 40 ,, 0 8 I ., 7 I £8,878 Employers, 2. Tin and Sheot-motal Working. 14 to 10 .. 10 See .... 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 21 anclover 88 •"> .. .. 74 .. 15 2 ..17 £7,285 Employers. I X. Tobacco-cutting and Cigarette-making. 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 j 17/6 21 and over | \ m *toW/ '.'. '.'. 7 .. 4 .. .. 4 £400 Employers, 2. Toy and Artificial-limb Making. 21 and over: 3 I (employers) .. .. .! .. 2 .. | 2 Tram-car Building and Repairing. 17 to 20 .. 4 12/6 to 20/ I 10 48/ to 58/ », , 45 ' 60/ to 68/10 21 and over I 7 / 0/ to / 5/ .. ( 1 88/2 .. .. 67 - .. .. .. 1 1 £9,44(1 Umbrella- manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 17/6 & 20/ 7 10/ to 20/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 6 11/to 30/ I :5 35/ to 40/ t 10/ to 20/ 21 and over :! 51/ to 60/ 5 22/ to 28/ I. I 90/ 3 33/ to 35/ 37 .. .. .. 1 1 £2,265 Employers, 2. Watch and Jewellery Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. I 9 5/ to 12/6 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 22 10/ to 45/ I 8 25/ to 42/6 > 2.andover > 1 40/ I 2 80/ ! 112 .. 16 8 I .. i 24 j £9,037 Employers, 24. Wax-vesta Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 7 See 17 See 17 to 20 .. .. I Table 36 Table 21 and over 12 5 51 5 123 .. .. .. |. 1 1 £7,561
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wagei,. | e™Pl°yed. ApprenFemales. Dp to o *. , n More 8 p.™~ than 30 Total. Persona. rersons - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year Numberj Weekly Wages. WELLINGTON [CITY)—continued. Whip-thong Making. 14 to 10 .. I 17/6 17 to 20 .. I 30/ 21 and over 1 45/ .. .. 4 .. 1 Employer, I. 1 £228 Wire-working (Mattresses, &c). 14 to 16 .. 2 12/6 17 to 20 .. 4 10/ to 25/ ( 1 27/6 21 and over r> 40/to 48/ ( 5 50/ to 60/ .. .. 2(i .. 7 Employers, 9. Wood Carving and Turning. 7 £1,263 14 to lti .. 1 6/ 17 to 20 .. 1 (>/ (2 25/ & 42/ : .. 21 and over j 4 «,/ to el / 4 . | .. .. 17 ., 7 Employers, It. Woollen-milling (Wool-olasSers). I 7 £575 ( 4 42/ to 45/ .... 21 and over \ 2 52/ & 55/ ( 1 90/ Woollen-milling (Milling Department). 17 to 20.. 1 ! 15/ I .. „. , 14 42/ to 45/ 21 and over j ' 7 -. . ' Woollen-milling (Pattern Making and Designing). 14 to 16 .... .. 1 10/ „, . 12 45/ & 48/ 21andoverj| j \ U)/ / ...... I Woollen-milling (Spinning Department). 14 to 16 .. 3 12/ to 16/ 10 10/ to 14/ 17 to 20 .. 2 18/ 9 12/ to 20/ 21 and over j 1 | J , „, & , Woollen-milling (Weaving Department). 17 to 20 .. .. .. I 1 18/ . i 9 21/to 24/ handover | \ iy^ 50/ |J 14 26/toM/ Woollen-milling (Burling Department). 14 to 16 ., .. .. 1 13/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 11 12/to 22/ ( 4 14/to 18/ 21andover ... .. 2 22/& 24/ ( 1 30/ S .. I .:. , ., Woollen-milling (Warping Department). Utol6.. 1 15/ 2 8/&12/ 17 to 20 .. 2 21/ & 21/3 3 \ 16/ to 20/ (2 42/ I 21 and over | J 5 50/ to 57/ [ 1 i 35/ , { 2 65/ & 70/ j I i Woollen-milling (Carding Department). 14 to 16 .. 2 11/ & 12/ 3 10/ to 13/ 17 to 20 .. 5 20/ to 46/ 1 10/ ■ I 3 20/ to 35/ i 21 and over 1 4 42/to 50/ | 2 24/& 25/ 2 80/490/ |J .. .... Woollen-milling (Dyeing). 14 to 16 .. 1 18/ .. .. f 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ (1 35/ 21»ndover \ 3 42/to 45/ I 1 80/
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. N umber of Worl [-rooms empl Ages MalM. Female. _ , , Number ol Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wage*. Number Weekly Wage.. «"Ployed. ApprenMales. Females. Total Wages i paid during Cp to „ t „„ More the Year 8 *£,?? than 30 ToUl. Persons. '' r> " ,u - Persons. ■ WELLINGTON (CITY) continued. Woollen-milling (Finishing Department). 14 to 10 . . 3 10/ to 15/ .. 17 to 20 .. 1 2<l/ ,, . li 7 41/to 48/ 21 and over , j , |() Woollen-milling (Hosiery Department). 14 to 16 .. i Mi/ I 20/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 9 15/to 25/ 21andover . '»-, 1.2 11/toll/ ' l ''" I 2 30/ Woollen-milling (Engineers and Mechanics). I 4 42/ to 50/ 21andover J , |1(| ft M/ Woollen-milling (Summary). 14 to 1(5 .. 11 .. 18 17 to 20 .. 12 .. 34 21 and over 68 .. 61 ■■ 204 1 1 £18,044 Wool »nd Hemp, &c, Bumping. I 2 48/ 21 and over { 9 64/ ' I 3 I 68/ .. •• Iβ •■ •• I Employer, 1. 1 £1,040 CHRI8TCHURCH (C1TV). Aerated-water and Cordial Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 3!) 6 •• •• ,iH •■ l!l •• I Employers, 20. Agricultural-implement Making (Pattern-makers). lit £5,314 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20.. 2 15/ & 17/ I 1 47/ 21 and over -3 54/ to 60/ I 8 72/ to 80/ Agricultural-implement Making (Moulders). 17 to 20 .. 5 See 21 and ov.r 30 Table 5 .. I .. Agricultural-implement Making (Fitters, Turners, and Machinist*)). 14 to 16 .. 11 ' See 17 to 20 .. 21 Table 21 and over 87 j 5 .. .. -■ •■ •• •• I Agricultural-implement Making (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 3S) i 5 Agricultural-implement Making (Strikers). 14 to 16 .. 2 8/ & 10/ 17 to 20 .. 9 20/ to 40/ i 19 47/ to 48/ 21 and over j 4 mj { lto rJ jU .. .. .. Agricultural-implement Making (Painters). 17 to 20 .. 1 25/ ( a 48/ 21 and over \ 5 52/11 to 58/9 I 4 60/ to 66/ Agricultural-implement Making (Tinsmiths). 21 and over 4 See Table B I . • • • .. I . . ■ .. Agricultural-implement Making (Uensra^Hauds). 14 to 16 .. 1 6/ t \ 35/ 9 47/to 54/ 21 and over J 4 6Q/ to e7/6 ( 4 72/6 to 80/
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Number of Persons employed, mid Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing I Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to Q . Qn More Number Indentured 8 ««!£,„ thnn 30 Total Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages, e" 1 !' 1 '^" 1 - A W™ n ' ! P« s °n» ' Peraom. Males. Females. Total Wugcs pjiid during the Ifear CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Agricultural-implement Making (Engine-drivers). ; l <*«* :: :: Agricultural-implement Making (Boilermakers). 21 and over 1 til)/ .. ) Agricultural-implement Making (Labourers). 14 to 10 .. 5 10/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ 6 44/ 21 and over 23 47/to 48/ 7 51/to 54/ Agricultural-implement Making (Erecting and Repairing). 17 to 20 .. 4 20/ to 34/7 I 8 35/ to 42/ 21 and over 12 48/5 to 60/ i 5 80/ to 96/2 Agricultural-implement Making (Wood-workers). 14 to 16 .. 3 6/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 6 12/ to 30/ / 2 47/ & 48/ handover 30 «,*»/, .. .. I 2 75/ & 80/ Agricultural-implement Making (Summary). 14 to l(i .. 25 17 to 20 .. 53 21 and over 326 .. .. .. 406 [ 6 1 Employers, 2. 4 11 £48,472 Asphalt- making and Shingle-preparing. 21 and over 22 44/ to 50/ ! .. .. 23 .. 12 .. | Employer, 1. 12 £130,! Bacon-curing. 17 to 20 .. 4 See 21 and over ! 28 Table f> .. .. 32 .. 3 2 5 £4,784 Bag-making (Calico, Flax, Jute, Ac). 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 4 10/6 to 15/ 17 to 20 .... .. 5 10/6 to 17/<i oi a I 37/6 1 20/ ii ana over - 4 40 / to42/ 3 35/ to 37/(i 20 .. .. 1 Employer, 1. 1 il.lNl Baking-powder Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 15/ & 20/ 17 to 20 .. 3 25/ to 30/ I 4 45/ to 50/ 21 and over J 2 60/ & 70/ I 1 92/6 .. .. 13 .. .. 1 Employer, 1. Basket and Wickerware Working. 1 £1,837 14 to Hi .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 6 : Table 21 and over 16 \ 5 .. .. 31 j 5 I Employers—Males 7, femali I. 6 £2,933 Billiard-table Manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ handover | \ <%} - » 5 .. , .. Employer, 1. I £5(51 Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Biscuits). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 7 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 23 Table 21 and over 35 5 33 5 I Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Confectionery). 14 to 16 ... 6 See 9 See 17 to 20 .. 23 Table 33 Table 21 and over 5 34 5
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wage*. Number of Work-rooms employing Agw. Uales. Females Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wage.. e' n P>°y«»- ApprenFemales. Up to „ . -- More Iβ »w 30 than80 ToU1 Persona. reraon> - Persons. ToUI Wafts paid during the Year N umberi Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHUROH (CITY)— continued. Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Cocoa). 14 to 10 .. 17 to 20.: 3 21 and over 2 ■See ! 4 See ' Table 13 Table 5 24 r> .. i 17 to 20 .. 2 21 and over 10 Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Engineers). See Table fBiscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Boxmakers). 14 to 16 .. 1 17 to 20 .. 1 21 and over 2 See 11.. Table 1 f> 4 .. Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Tinsmiths). 14 to 16 .. 2 17 to 20 .. 1 21 and over i' 8 See .. Table 5 .. i .. Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Storemen). 17 to 20 .. 1 21 and over 2 20/ 30/ & 35/ I .. .. .. I Biscuits, Confectionery, and Cocoa Manufacturing (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 1 12 17 to 20 .. i 39 21 and over | 90 . Employers, 12. 21 70 95 .. 339 .. (i 2 : Blacksmithing, Farriery, &c. 2 10 £21,330 14 to 16 .. 3 17 to 20 .. 18 21 and over 37 Employers, 61. See Table 5 .. .. 11» .. 49 Blindmaking. 4!) £4,090 14 to Hi .. 17 to 20 .. .. J Q 21 and over 2 Employers, 3. II 10/ I 18/ 55/ 1 15/ 52/ & 60/ j 2 I 20/& 22/6 13 .. 2 1 Boatbuilding. 3 £1,005 21 and over j Employers, 3. 50/ .. .. I 60/ .. .. I 6 1.. 3 ..I Bootmaking (Bough-stuff Cutters). 3 I £23!) 14 to 16 .. 2 17 to 20 .. 0 21 and over 31 See ..I Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. i Bootmaking (Cliokers). 14 to 16 .. 2 17 to 20 .. 8 21 and over 49 See Table 5 Bootmaking (Fitters and Table Hands). 14 to 16 .. 17 to 20 .. 21 and over 10 j See [ 13 Table 26 5 Bootmaking (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 1 17 to 20 .. 21 and over 8 See J 13 : See Table j 37 Table 5 I 92 5 .. i Bootmaking (Benchmen). 14 to 16 .. 6 j 17 to 20 .. 7 21 and over 115 See .... I Table Bootmaking (Finishers). 14 to 16 .. 2 17 to 20 .. 2 21 and over 60 See Table 5 I
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of paid'durii Total whom are Up to q . _ n More the Yea j " Number Indentured 8 p m 3U than 30 Total. Number: Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P'°y e <i- A PP e r g en - ''««">»• " Persons. Ages. Males. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Bootmaking (Sizers). U to 1(5 .. :i See .. Seo 17 to 20.. .. Table 4 Table 21 and over 9 5 8 5 .. .. .. .. .... Bootinaking (Packers and Show-room Hands). 14 to 1(5 .. :t See ... Seo 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 1 Table 21 and over lit 5 (i 5 .. .. .. .. .... Bootinaking (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 10 .. 1 See 1 ! See | 17 to 20 .. 2 Table .. Table 21 and over 25 ! 5 I S Bootinaking (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to Iβ .. 8 1 .See .. See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table ., Table 21 and over US 5 2 5 .. .. .. .. .... Boot making (Pump and Welt Hands). 17 to 20.. 2 See 21 and over 14 Table' S Hoot making (Nummary). 14 to 1(5 ., 2* S,ee M See 17 to 20 .. 34 Tablo Qβ Table 21andovor 398 a ISO 5 745 ., (58 4 7 7U 4169,5(56 Employers—Males 09, fomales 2. Broad and .Small-goods Baking (Bread), 14 to 16 ., 2 See ., i 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 21 and over 1 58 5 .. ., I 132 .. 58 2 ., 80 £9,433 Employers, 66. Broad and Small-goods Baking (Pastry, &c). 14 to 16 .. 1 Seo 2 See I 17 to 20 .. 16 j Tablo 2 Tablo 21 and over 43 5 8 5 Bβ .. 2:t 2 ..25 I £6,870 Employers, 24. Brewing, Malting, Bottling, &c. 14 to 16 .. 4 Sec 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 21 and over 109 5 .. .. I2S .. 11 ( 4 I .. 15 £16,660 Employers, 6. Brick, Tile, and Pottery Making. 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. , 17 to 20 .. Hi Tablo .... 21 and over 134 5 .. .. 163 .. 5 S 2 12 £16,315 Employers, 11. Brushware-manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. « 12/6 to 21/ 14 8/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 17/6 8 17/6 to 20/ j I (i 30/ to 38/ I 21 and over j }* $*$ - 3 22/6 to 25/ I 4 110/ to 120/ ' 76 2 .. 1 3 £6,698 Employers—Males S, temale 1. Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 34 5 .. .. 103 .. 62 .. .. 62 £.5,869 Employers, 62. Butter-making and Cream-separating. 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over 21 5 .. .. j 35 .. 8 1 .. 7 £3,168 Employer, 1. Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Cabinetmakers). 14 to 1(5 .. 10 See .. | 17 to 20 .. 48 Table .. 21 and over 119 5 .. .. .. .. ....
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Number of Persona employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Total \Vn(ti« Agn. Males. Females. Number of J ,,ai.l during Total whom are Up to „ to „„ More the Year 1 Number Indentured I 8 ,', ™ , than 30 Total Numberj Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages, employed. Appren- Person* Pel Agn. I Number Weekly Wages. Males. Females. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Machinists). 17 to 20 .. 3 See .. .. . 21 and over 24 Table 5 .. .. I Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Upholsterers). 14 to 10 .. 3 See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 17 Table 5 Table 21 and over 56 B Iβ | 5 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Polishers). U to 16 .. ' 1 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over 18 5 Cabinetmaking and Upholstering (Summary). 14 to Iβ .. 14 .. 1 olwfover 218 .'. Lβ " 393 .. 45 6 3 i 64 | £84,86] Employers Males r>!). females 2. Carpentering and Joinery. 14 to 10 .. 10 Sue SUU iS T T :: :: *« .. » - •.. « «w.. Employers, 99. Chaff-cutting and Urain-ernshing. 17to'20.. 1 17/6 I 1 22/6 21 and over 7 40/ to 45/ •• i 4 50/ .. .. Iβ .. 4 .. .. 4 £1,061 Employers, 6. Carpet-sewing. . , 12 17/ & 22/6 81 and over 1 60/ j ., 2 5/to 35/ 6 .. 1 .. .. 1 ' JES21 Chemicals, Drugs, and Patent-medicine Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ 2 7/6 17 to 20 .. 7 5/ to 40/ 1 10/ ( 2 io/* 40/ i } [y, 21 and over 1 - 6 45/to 50/ 20/ I 3 eo/to'66/ J j 26 .. . 11 .. .. 11 £1,817 Cider-making. I 1 15/ 21 and over 5 36/ [ 2 40/ & 50/ .. I • • 8 • • 2 • ■ • ■ - tm * Clothing-manufacturing (Cutters and Foremen). II to |ii .. 3 10/to 15/ .. I 17 to 2il .. I 12/6 to 30/ .. i 2 22/6 & 25/ I ] 3 40/to.-)0/ •• 21andoyer u 55/to 66/ I I 70/ to 95/ .. •• • ■ • • Clothing-manufaoturing (Coat. Hands). 14 to 16.. .. *<" 17 See 17 to 20.. .. Tal.le 81 Table 21 and over 3 •"> , IJIi B •• " Clothing-manufaoturing (Trousers and Vesi Hands). 14 to Iβ .. .. ■■ e I s "; 17 to 20.. .. ■■ M WM. 21 and over .. •■ !!, •' ■• ' ' " Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists). 14 to Iβ.. .. I See 10 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 56 Table 21 and over 2 6 107 r> .. .. | .. Clothing-manufacturing (Pressors). 14 to lt> . • 8 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 21 and over 33 5
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Total Wages Ages. Males. Femalee. *• umber of paid during Total whom are ' Up to „ to „„ More tne Y ear -, i Number Indentured 8 p»r? n than 30 Total iN umber Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. -M?P™- ■ P™ons. -Pen Ages. Males. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wa?es. Females. Number Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHtlRCH (CITY)— continued. Clothing-manufacturing (Ticket and Button Scv. 14 to 16 .... .. S See 17 to 20 6 Table -I and over .. .. i> 5 ('lol lung-manufacturing (Denim and Dungaree Workers). 21andover| .. .. 5 See Table 5 | .. .. , .. .. .. I .. Clothing-manufacturing (General Hands). 14 to Lβ .. 4 See 1 See 17 to 2(1 . . G Table :i Table 21 and over Hi ."> :i S Clothing-manufacturing (Summary). 14 to Iβ .. 13 .. 39 17 to 20 .. 17 .. 150 21 and over 77 .. 226 .. 525 .. 2 | 4 | 6 £31.747 Employers, 3. Coachbuilding (Bodyinakers). 17 to 20 .. 6 See 21 and over 31 Table 6 Coachbuilding (Blacksmiths). 17 to 20 .. 2 See 21 and over II Table 6 Coachbuilding (Painters). 17 to 20 .. r> See ..See I | 21 and over 30 Tabic' ."> .. Table 5 ( oachbuilding (Trimmers). 21 and over I 10 | See Table 5 | .. ! .. .. I .. ■ .. | .. | .. .. | Coachbuilding ( Wheelwrights). 21 and over i 5 | See Table 5 | .. .. | .. ] .. j .. ] .. | .. | .. Coachbuildinj (Help 14 to 1U . . I Sec 17 to 20 .. :i Tabic 21 and over 10 S I Ooaohbuilding (Vioemen and Strikers). 14 to l<1 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 10 8 Coachbuilding (General Hands). 17 u> 2o .. I See .. I i 21 and over I Table 6 (loachbnilding (Summary). 14 to Hi .. 3 .. I .. 17 to20 20 21 and over 114 .. I .. .. L66 .. 12 0 1 lit 614,733 Employers, 19. Coffee, Chioory, and Spice Grinding. L4tol« .. 3 12/6 17 in 20 .. 2 : 10/ &25/ i 4 42/ to 4S/ 21 and over • ., m J |00/ ;; ;; |( __ 3 __ _ ,, Employers, :i. Coopering. 14 to Iβ .. 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ s 30/to 00/ ■2\ and over 8 ! 80/ i 6 66/to 72/ .. .. 27 .. 5 , .. 5 £2.f>ll Employers, :s. Corset and Belt Making. 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 14/ & 15/ 21 and over I .. .. 2 | 18/4 20/ | r> .. 1 ... .. 1 £167 Km plover— Female I. Cycle and Motor Engineering. 14 to 16 .. 16 See 17 to 20 .. i 52 i Tablf 21 and over ! 107 5 .. .. 202 .. 64 6 | .. 70 £15,025 Employers, 87.
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages, Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Hales. Females. Number of Total whom arc Up to Q t , n More _ . Number Indentured 8 p.™,™ tnan 30 TotaL Number Weekly Wages, employed. Appren- Persons. ■ Fenons. Females. Total Wages paid durlnc the Year Number Weekly Wages. f!HRIRTGHURCH {CITY)—continued. Dentistry (Mechanical). 14 to 10 .. I 4 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 13 10/ to 40/ ( 4 25/to 35/ ] , .„. I 4 SO/ ;) w ""' 82 .. 32 Employers, 33. 32 £4,990 Drees and Millinery Making (Dressmakers). 14 to Iβ .. .. .. 51 I 5/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 317 5/ to 20/ , 10 5/ to 12/li 69 14/to 17/ ,, ■ 284 20/ to 30/ 21 and over .. .. ;{| 32 / 6to6^ j 7 55/ to 90/ I 4 115/ to 100/ 879 .. 7!) 14 7 100 £31,344 Employers —Females 100. Dress and Millinery Making (Costume-makers). 14 to 16 .. I .. .. 12 ; 5/ toll/ I 17 to 20 .. I 1 15/ 32 5/ to 26/ !( 2 20/4 30/ 9 11/ to 18/ -, , ! 5 45/ to 55/ I 15 20/to 24/ 21 and over;- „ to 2S 2 . v / to27/ / (1 I 1 I 90/ 12 30/ to 37/6! 122 .. :t Employers, 3. 1 1 5 £5,351 Drees and Millinery Making (Mantle-makers). 17 to 20 .. .. .. 30 5/ to 17/ I 10 11/ to 17/ 24 20/ to 27/6 21 and over .. .. , 0 to 4 / /(i I 1 I 100/ 75 .. 2 1 :: 62,969 Dress and Millinery Making (Milliners). M to 16 .. .. .. 12 6/ to 8/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 86 5/ to 20/ ! / 33 5/ to 17/ „ . 34 20/to 35/ 2la, "'" v, ' 1 •• •• j Iβ 40/to 65/ I 5 70/to 90/ 201 .. 26 Employers—Females 19. S 1 36 £7,702 Dyeing, Cleaning, and Feather-dressing. 14 to 16 .. 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. 2 25/ I ' 27 / 6 ') 1 15/ 21 and over \ 6 48/ to 50/ \\ \ —', I 1 60/ |) J il < 25 .. 10 Employers—Males 'J, females 3. 10 £944 Electric Ijight and Power (ienerating. , 17 48/to 54/ 1 6 57/6 to 72/6 21 and over , 8:V4 ,„ 95/ " I I 153/10 .. .. 28 • .. I 1 2 £3,773 Elect rieal Engineering. 14 to 16 .. 6 5/ to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 20 5/ to 33/ f I 15/ & 20/ I it 25/ to 36/ 21 and over -i 13 42/to 55/ 7 60/ to 66/ \ 2 SO/ .. .. 65 .. 6 Kmployers. t>. •> 8 £4,572 Electroplating and Engraving. 14 to 16 .. 2 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 11/ ( 1 20/ 21 and over I 25/ 11-2 40/ &45/ .. .. 12 ' .. I 4 Employers, 5. I C411) Embroidery. ?! and over ., .. II 30/ 1 .. 1 I I E18
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Nuinber ot Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are ■ Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. 'Number Weekly Wages. em P'°y e <l- A^"Males. Up to o t „„ More 8 i- e Z,m than 30 Total. Persons. iersons - Persons. 1 Total Wages paid during the Year. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Engineering and Ironfounding (Automatic, Stamp, and other Machine Making). 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ I" to 20 .. 2 15/ &25/ »-•~|| I ! Zhf '■':. :: I 3 I 70/ to 80/ .. .. .. .. Engineering and [ronfounding (Pattern-makers). 17 to 20 .. 5 (>/ to 20/ f 2 48/ & 58/9 21 and over s 00/to 09/ I 3 70/ to 80/ .. .. .. .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Moulders). 17 to 20 .. 0 See 21 and over 57 Table 6 Engineering and Tronfounding (Machinists). 17 to 20 .. 7 See 21 and over 12 Table 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Fitters and Turners). 14 to 10 .. 1 0/ 17 to 20 .. 28 5/ to 24/ J 5 15/to 30/ »- ■ S %Vff :. :: ( 1 100/ .. .. .. .. Engineering and Ironfoundiui; (Blaoksmithe). 17 to 20 .. I 8/ I I 36/ 21 and over 8 W to 56/9 .. - , " 1 m '" VPI 7 60/ to 66/ . 11 i , 72/ .. .. .. .. : Engineering and Ironfounding (Boilermakers). 17 to 2(1 .. 8 See .. [ 21 and over 10 Table 5 Engineering and Tronfounding (Brassfoundere). 14 to 10 .. .'! See 1 7 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over 36 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Coppersmiths). 21andover| 3 |8eeTable5 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | I Engineering and Ironfounding (Sheet-metal Workers). 17 Ic. 20 .. 7 7/ to 2.")/ .. I ( I 12/ .... „ ' 0 30/ to 49/6 21 and over u 6 { /u>B £/ .. '4 60/ to 60/ .. .. .. .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Range and Stove Makers). 14 to lti .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 21 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Tram-car Building and Repairing). 17 to 20 .. 7 7/6 to 30/ I t 47/to 54/ 21 and over -] 11 00/ ( 4 64/ to 66/ Engineering and Ironfounding (Engine-drivers). (1 54/ 21 and over -i 1 56/3 .... ( 2 60/ Engineering and [ronfounding (Labourers and yardmen). 21 and over 27 See Table 5 | .. .. .. .. | .. Engineering and Ironfounding (General Hands). 14 to 10 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 22 Table 21 and over 53 5
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooins employing Aifea. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to „ »„ „.. More -i Number Indentured 8 v,™™, than 30 Total WeeMyWage.. Number Weekly Wages. Apprcn- l'orsoue. ■ Persons. Males. Females. Xotal Wages paid during the Year Nnmber CHRIfSTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Engineering and Ironfounding (Summary). 14 to l(i .. 10 .. .. I 17 to 20 . . KM 21 and over 363 .. .. .. r>11 .. 24 III Employers, 14. 5 :>'.i E64.764 Fellmongering, Tanning, &c. (Feliniongers). 17 to 20 .. 5 ; See 21 and over 00 i Table,") Pellmongering, Tanning, &c. (Curriers). 21 end over 20 See Tabled .. .. .. .. I Fellmongering, Tanning, &c. (Pelt-workers). 1 7 lo 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 40 [ Table 5 Fellmongering, Tanning, &o. (Wool Washers and Scourers). 14 d> Iβ .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. Ill Table 21 and over 204 r> Fellmongering, Tanning, &<•. (Beamsmen). 17 k>20 .. 1 Sec 21 and over is Tabled Fellmongering, Tanning, &<•. (Tanners). 21 and over 20 I See Table 5 .. | Fellmongering, 'running, So. (Beltmal I I to Iβ .. I 12/6 .. . . I .. - 1 lover I 2 48/ 4 & 7 5(v :: :: II 80/ .. .. .. Fellmongering, Tanning, &c (General Hands). 14 to Iβ .. I Bee 17 to 2(1 . . 4 Table 21 and over 81 5 Fellmongering, Tanning, &o. (Summary). 14 (c> Hi .. 0 17 to 20 .. 30 21 and over i 478 .. .. .. 528 .. 8 2 Rmployers, 14. t> Iβ £48,(><J0 Fibrous-plaster Working. 17 11> 20 .. 7 13/ to 80/ 21 and over I \ || ., {] 0 Employers, 10. Firewood-outting. 21 and over 1 i 44/ | •■ | •• | 4 | •• I 2 I •■ Employers, 3. Fireworke-manufaoturing. 14 to 1(3 .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 12/6 1 12/6 21 and over 3 44/" .. .. 7 .. I Employer, 1. Fish-eming. 21 and over 2 48/ | .. .. 2 .. 1 I (i . £986 .. I 2 I £111 I £110 1 £2 flour and Oatmeal Milling. 14 to I <> .. I See i .. 17 to 20 .. ."> Table 21 and over 4S 5 2 20/ 64 .. 3 I Employers, 8. Fur-working. 21 and over .. .. 1 30/ 2 .. 1 Employer, 1. ( las-manufacturing. 7 £<>,l'.il .. ! I £15 21 and over 30 See Tabled .. .. ' 30 .. I 1 2 £0,19!) Has S(i>\( and deter Making and Repairing. 17 u>20 .. 5 12/6 to 32/6 ( :.' :iO/to42/ .. , 24 48/ to 54/ 21 and over , , 5 to6< £ \\ { 1 87/6 . . .. 48 .. 1 1 2 £6,983
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uml '.r til 'ersons emp! lciyi I, am 'ages. uml 01 :-rooms empl ins Total Wai Ages. Males. Females. Number of paid durii Total whom are , Up to „ fa ,„ More the Yea j i — Number Indentured 8 T? e ™ O n, than 30 Total. Number! Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages, employed- Apprcn- Persons. ■ Persons. rices. Ages. Males. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year ige nip iir 0HRISTCHUR0H (CITY)— continued. Glucmaking. 2landover|-| \ " ;; 4 | .. 1 .. .. 1 £221 Employer, I. Gun- and Lock smithing. 21 and over [ ) ;; ■; 4 I • .. 2 .. .. 2 £237 Employers, 2. Hair-working and Wig, &c, Making. 14 to Iβ .. .. .. I 2 ! (i/ & 8/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 1 10/ I 3 12/0 to 17/6 21 and over .. .. 2 , 25/ & 30/ ( 1 , 40/ 13 .. 4 .. .. t £402 Employers — Stales X female 1. Hat and Cafp Making. 17 to 20.. 3 12/eto22/6 8 10/ to 15/ || 1 17/0 5 15/ to 20/ 21 and over 2 32/0 & 35/ 5 21/0 to 25/ I 3 45/ to 60/ 1 32/0 29 .. 4 .. .. 4 £1,751) Employer, 1. Hosiery-knitting. HtoIO .. .. .. 7 7/to 12/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 ! 19/ &20/ I 1 J 18/<i ..I, '1 50/ 4 20/ 21 and over ; 2 u 1 1 24/ 32 .. l> 1 .. 3 £1,077 Employers—Male I, females 2. Iron Fender and Bedstead Making. 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ & 37/6 ,ii Ml 42/ 21«*dover|- i 80 .. .. 8 .. 2 .. .. 2 £453 Employers .Males 3, female 1. Jam-making. 14 to 1(5 . . I 10/ 2 it/ & 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ & 30/ ' 3 13/6 to 16/ I 3 27/0 to 30/ ; 2 15/ 21 and over 4 : 40/to 50/ I 2 ' ISO/ & 05/ .. .. 25 .. 4 .. .; 4 £1,671 Employers, 0. Lamp Making and Repairing. 21 and over! 1 54/ .. | .. 2 .. 1 .. .. 1 £140 Employer, 1. Laundry-work (European). * 17 to 20 .. 1 15/ 34 13/ to 25/ , ■! -j,w * u\i ( 28 13/to 19/ ., I ■ / fJA t-i J« 20/to 25/ 21 and over H '2 44/to 5o/ J - „„'. . „.'. •? (in/ * rtn/q I 5 ■ 30 / to A5 \ I b0/i,t>0/.) I 4 40/ to 42/ I 176 .. 12 4 . 2 18 £8,524 Employers—Males 0, females 10. Laundry-work (Chinese). I .. ! .. 19 I .. I 18 ( •• I .- I 18 Employers, 19. Leatllight-manufacturing. 14 tcrlO .. 2 8/ & 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ f 3 21/ to 31/ .. 21 and over ! \ 8 42/ to 54/ I ( 8 60/ .. .. 19 .. 2 1 .. 3 £1,297 Employers, 2. Load-headed-nail Making. I 2 20/ & 27/6 21 and over 2 42/& 50/ II 60/ .. .. 0 .. i .. .. 1 £450 Employer, 1. Leather-goods and Portmanteau Manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. 2 12/0 & 15/ I 2 12/6 to 20/ I 1 22/6 , ,, 3 48/ 1 ! 20/ Jl and over „ .- )0/to 55/ , , ;w/ I 1 60/6 ! I 23 2 2 .. 4 £l,0f»7 Employers, 6. Mamire-makiiig. , 117 45/ i\ ana over ., «/& 70/ .. .. lit .. 2 1 .. it £2,976 * There are also foui , charitable institutions employing 12(5 females, to whom uo wages are paid.,
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:r o 'ersons emp] uu reel 'ages. Kumber of Work-rooms employing >er o! ■iirl :-rooms empl At!M. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. ApprenFemales. Up to ft « ft More 8 ,?j"™ than 30 Total. Persons. l ereons - Persons. Total Wage? paid during thr Year Number! Weekly Wages. CHRISTCHURCH (CITY)—continued. Marine-stores Preparing. 17 to 20 .. 1 40/ .. .. l (1 20/ 2 15/ & 20/ 21 and over 2 (30/ ( 2 40/ & 42/ .. 12 .. 3 .. .. 3 £532 Kmployers, 4. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Yard and Pen Men). -' 1 and over 11 i See Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &o. (Slaughtermen). 14 to Iti .. ") See 17 to 20 .. 22 Table 21 and over | 254 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Freezers). 21 and over 95 See Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. ] Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Preservers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 8 i Table 2 15/ 21 and over 50 '. 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Oleo and Tallow Worker*). 17 to 20 .. 1 i See 21 and over; 36 | Table 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Carpenters and Blacksmiths). 21 and over II See Table 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &o. (Engineers aud Fitters). 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 26 Table 5 Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Stokers and Greasers). 21 and over 27 See Table 5 .. .. I .. , .. .. , Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Labourers). 21 and over :S3 See Table 5 .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (Calico-bag Makers). 17 to 20 .. .. .. 3 15/ 21 and over! 1 54/ j * f^ Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &c. (General Hands). / 21 42/ to 48/ .. i I „, , 36 50/ to 56/ 21 and over 3g : 5!) / 8 to »',/ " I 1 90/ .. .. .. .. Meat Slaughtering and Freezing, &o. (Summary).* 14 to l(i .. l> 17 to 20 .. 34 .. 5 21 and over 605 .. 4 \ 654 .. .. 1 2 3 £56,895 Monumental Masonry. 17 to 20 .. I 4 See 21 and over 24 Table 5 1 20/ 39 „ .. 4 1 ..15 £4,lK0 Kmployers, 10. Musical-instrument Making and Repairing. i 2 30/ 4 32/6 „, , 13 42/ to 48/ 21 and over 5 60/ ,„,;,(, .. ( 2 70/4 76/ .. ! 12 .. 5 .. .. 5 £1,571 Oil Canning and Packing. 17 to 20.. 2 20/4 80/ 21 and over 2 | 60/ .. .. 4 .. 2 .. .. 2 £52 Oilskin -manufacturing. 14 to 16.. .. .. I 2 I 8/410/ 17 to 20 .. 1 3i'/ 9 10/to 16/ I 1 30/ 3 13/6 to 1!)/ 2 40/&42/ 5 20/to 23/ 21 and over 4 47/6 to 55/ 2 26/ : [ # 4 7(1/ to 77/ 3 29/ to 32/6 40 .. 2 2 .. 4 £2,!ll:j Employers —Males 3, female 1. ♦ Other hands employed in connection with this industry are this year shown separately as follows: Fellmongerlng, 168 hands, £11,834 wa"es; tinsmithing, Iβ hands, £1,143 wages; coopering, 12 hands, £1,426 wages ; manure-making, Iβ hands; £2,S(W wages j sausage-casing preparin;:, Iβ hands, £2,046 wages; bacon-curing, 14 hands, £1;731 wages.
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Number of Persons employed, und Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. ! Number of Total whom are 1 t ■— Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Number! Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - A §^"" Up to 9taao More 8 »{°~ than 30 Total. Persons. Fer50ns - Persons. Total Wages paid during the Year CHRI8TCHURCB (CITY)— continued. Perambulator-manufacturing. 14 to i<; .. l 9/ 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ 4 30/ 1 7/ ( 1 ' 32/ 2 20/ -.'I and over 4 40/ to 48/ 2 50/ & 56/3 .. .. 15 I 1 1 Employers, 2. 2 ! £72.-{ Photography. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ L 7/6 17 to 20.. 2 10/& 20/ 5 7/6 to 20/ { 4 40/ to 45/ 1 5/ 1 1 75/ S 27/6 to 30/55 .. 14 Employers—Males 13, females 3. 14 £2,845 Picture-framing. 14 to 16 .. 4 7/6 to 16/ 1 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 17/ & 17/0 I 2 20/4 25/ 21 and over ] i '.'. '.'. 1 2 54/ & 55/ ' .. .. 33 .. 12 Employers, 17. Plumbing and Gaafitting. 12 £1,225 14 to 16 .. 16 See 17 to 20 .. 57 Table l>1 and over 86 S .. .. 208 .. I 37 5 Employers, 49. Pneumatic Tires. Covers, and Rubber-goods Manufacturing. , (2 25/ & 35/ 21 and over \ 2 & 55/ .. .. 4 .. 2 | .. ,, 42 £12,950 2 C489 Printing, &c. (Typesetting-machine Operators). 17 to 20 .. 2 See .. .. j 21 and over 56 Table, r> Printing, Sec. (Compositors). U to Iβ .. I « I See .. See 17 In 20 . . 17 ' Table 2 Table 21 and over 78 5 2 5 Printing, &c. (Stereotypers). 2landovor 14 8eeTable6 .. , .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | •• I ■• I. •• Printing, &c. (Machinists). 14 to l(i .. 4 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 14 Table H Table 21 and over 60 5 4 ~> Printing, &c. (lithographers). 14 to Hi .. -1 See .. See 17 to 20 .. ."> Table .. Table 21 and over IS 5 2 ■ 6 Printing, &c. (Publishing Hands). 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ I 2 20/ & 25/ i .. 21 mid over -! 2 60/ I 2 (10/ & SO/ Printing, &c. (Storemen, Packers, and General Hands). 17 to 20 ..1 15/ 3 '■ 18/ t<i 20/| ( 2 25/ J 6 30/to 45/ 2 25/ 21:., hI over < 4 so/to 80/ I 27/6 { 2 70/4 80/ ' .. .. ! .. Printing, &c. (Artists and Engravers and Prooess Sands). 17 n> 20 .. 4 9/ to 19/ I 3 40/ to 50/ ) 21 and over 5 60/ to 70/ I 1 40/ I 4 100/ to 110/ ) .. .. .... Printing, &o. (Bookbinders). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 7 See 17 to 20 .. 6 Table 32 Table 21 and over :)<> ."> 32 5 el
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>r 01 'eraoDs empl loyed, and Weekly Wages. Nnmber of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Total Wagos Females. j Number of paid during Total whom are Up to „ . , n More r thp Y Par j Number Indentured 8 p™ n t, than 30 Total Numberl Weekly Wageg. e»P*>yed. Appren- Porsona. ' _• Persons. remain. Number Weekly Wages. OHRISTCHURf 'H (CITY)— continued. Printing, &c. (Paper-rulers and Paper-bag Makers). 17 to 20 .. I .. .. 5 7/6 toliy 21 and over' 3 til)/ I f *Kfl I I 62/ ) ' -- 7 ' 1 Printing, &o. (Cardboard-box Makers). 14 to 16 . . .. See Iβ See 17 to 20 .. 4 Table 9 Table 21 and over 3 5 16 5 Printing, 4c. (Job Printers, obiefly Small Factories). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 2\ and over 17 5 .. _ Printing, So. (Rubber-stamp Makers). 21 and over I 1 | 00/ | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. I .. I •■ Printing, &c. (Engineers and Mechanics). 14 to 16 .. 2 12/6 & 15/ 17 to 20.. 3 17/6 to 36/ f 2 50/ 4 60/ i-l and over ■ g 8 5/ & 90/ '.'. '.'. i 1 110/ .. .. .. Printing, <fcc. (Summary of all Brandies). 14 io 16 .. 21 .. l:S 17 to 20 .. 67 .. 57 21 and over ; 325 .. (14 .. 586 i 26 5 j Employers, 39. 5 I 36 658,976 Rope and Twine Manufacturing. 14 to 10 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 13 Table. 21 and over 20 S .. . . 39 Employers, 3. I 1 £3,42(1 Saddle and Harness Making. 14 to 16 .. (i See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over' 49 ."> .. .. 88 .. l>1 2 I Employers, 27. 23 .€6,552 Sail, Tent, and Canvas-goods Making. 17 to 20 .. 3 12/6 to 30/ I .. I 1 I 38/ J 21 and over - 4 45/to 48/ 2 22/6 & 26/ I 6 55/ to 60/ I 22 ' 6 | .. Employers—Males 6, female 1. I 6 61,086 Sauce, Pickle, and Condiment Slaking, 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 10/ to 14/ 17 to 20.. ID 12/0 to 25/ (I 10/to 17/6 I 7 30/ to 36/ , •'land over !) W to 50/ ! 5 15/to 17/ -land oxer 4 ,-,-,/ to &)/ 4 20/to 25/ ill 70/ ' 57 .. 5 Employers, 5. Sausage-oaring Preparing. 17 to 20 .. : 4 36/ .. C 10 45/ to 50/ , 21 < 52/ to 55/4 21 and over ., (i0 / & 70^ I .") (1(1/ to 100/ .. .. 43 J :i 2 Employer, 1. 1 ii . . u £3,lK(i £4,101 Saw-trimmers and Tool-repairers. 21 and over 1 , 50/ .. .. 4 .. 2 Employers, 3. Sawmilling and Sash and Door Slaking (General Hands). 14 to 10 .. 4 See 17 to 20 .. 13 Table 21 and over 18 5 a E180 Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Sash and Door Makers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 20 Table 21 and over 41 5 .. .. .. .... Sawmillmg and Sash and Door Making (Painters). 21 and over 2 See Table 5 .. I .. I
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wage*. Number of Work-rooms employing A ge>. Number Weekly Wages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to - , ,„ More I Number Indentured 8 " J 0 * , than 30 ' Total Number Weekly WagM. em P lo y ed - Appren- Persons. creon - • rewon... | ' i I , Females. Tutal Vaga, paid during the Year CHRI8TCHURCH (CITY) continued. Sawmilling and Sash ami Door Making (Machinists and Saw-sharpeners). 14 to 16 ... 3 See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over I 60 5 Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Engine-drivers and Stokers). 17 to 20 .. ; 2 See 21 and over 10 Table 5 • • • • Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (labourers and Yardmen). 21 and over 12 See Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. [ .. .. I Sawmilling and Sash and Door Making (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 8 17 to 20 .. 42 21 and over 133 .. .. .. L93 .. 10 5 l> Employers, 10. 17 £20,430 Seed and Grain Cleaning and Packing. 17 to 20 .. 4 12/to 25/ 1 12/ 8 20/ to 40/ ) I 2 60/&75/ I Hi 8 1.. Employers, 2. 0 £4,017 Sewing and other Machine Repairing. 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ 21 and over 2 55/ & tiO/ .. 4 .. 1 I 1 £377 Shirt making. 14 to 16 .. 1 I 17/ 8 5/ to 13/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 20 5/ to 22/ [ 2 30/ & 32/6 (» V*W 2.andover ( 2 40/4 42/H »« Sj&%i M/ II 2 I 40/ 123 .. II 2 1 Employers—Males 4, females 8. 17 £4,637 Sign and Ticket Writing. 17 to 20 .. 1 1(1/ 1 9/ 21 and over! 2 60/436/ .. .. 6 .. 2 ... Employers, 2. 2 £21 Soap and Candle Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. (i 8/ to 20/ 1 6/ 17 to 20 .. li 10/ to 80/ 1 6/ I 3 17/ to 20/ „, , : ' 21 40/ to 50/ 21 and over ,- , r , 4 / to 7r) / 1( , " ( 2 90/ & 100/ .. .. 57 .. 8 2 Employers, 10. 1(1 £4,150 Stone Quarrying and Crushing. 17 to 20 .. ii See .. .. * 21 and over 76 Table 5 .. .. 84 .. 6 Employers, 2. c< 67,976 Tailoring (Cutters and Foremen). 17 to 20 ... 1 10/ |( 6 60/ 21 and over M 6 80/to 130/ I i 4 140/ to 200/ Tailoring (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. 4 See 2 See 17 to 20.. 17 Table 2."> Table 21 and over 128 5 f>7 5 Tailoring (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. See 1C See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 47 Table 21 and over 9 B 163 r> Tailoring (Machinists). 17 to 20 .. j .. .. -I See 21 and over I .. .. 42 Table 5 Tailoring (Pressors). 17 to 20 .. 2 See 21 and over 18 Tabled .. .. \ 7—H. 11.
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Male,. Females. Numtarof 1 jNumber Indentured Number Weekly Wages. I Number Weekly Wages. em l >lo 5 ,e<1 - A^"' Mules. Females. " Total Wage* paid during Dp to „ ,. an More the Year 8 ,? to S0 than 30 Total Persons. ler30ns - Persons. G'HRISTCHURCH (CITY)— continued. Tailoring (General Hands). 14 to 1*1 . . . . See 2 See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 7 Table 21 and over 19 5 16 5 Tailoring (Summary). 14 to Iβ .. 4 .. i 19 17 to 20 .. 29 .. ; 83 21 and oven 189 .. ' 288 .. t>81 .. 55 Employers—Males 08, female 1. Tea Blending and Packing. 14 3 72 £60,028 14 to 16.. 5 7/6 to 15/ 3 5/to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 13 12/6 to 22/6 9 10/ to 15/ \f 4 27/ to 40/ \ „. . '5 42/to 57/6 I 2 17/6 & 25/ 21 and over 2 80/ ' j 30/ |1 1 100/ ) 53 .. 7 Employers, 8. Tinsmithing. 14 to 16 .. 6 i See 17 to 20 .. 15 Table 21 and over 55 5 .. .. 91 .. \l Employers, 15. Tobacco-outting and Cigarette-making. 17 to 20 .. 1 I 15/ .. .. 2 .. 1 Employer, 1. Toy and Mat Making and Rag-sortmg. 21 and over 7 | .. I •• •• 9 I Employers, 2. Umbrella-making. 14 to 16 .. 1 8/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 2 13/ & 18/ 21 and over, 1 60/ I 1 24/ 7 .. 2 Employers, 2. Underclothing-making. 1 3 1 8 £2,614 15 £5,897 1 I £39 1 ■2 £808 14 to 16 .... .. 10 5/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .... .. 16 5/ to 22/6 ( 8 10/ to 17/6 21 20/to 26/ 21[andover .. .. i 6 2 7/<i to 32/(5 [ 1 50/ 76 .. 19 Employers—Females 14. Watch and Jewellery Making. 14 to 16 .. 3 5/ to 8/6 17 to 20 .. 12 10/to 35/ I 7 30/ to 35/ ., . ' 25 40/ to 55/ 21 and over g eo / to 65/ I 7 70/to 80/ .. .. 92 .. 28 Employers, 30. Whip-thong Making. .. I .. I .. I •• I •• ••' •• 1 Employers—Male 1, females 2. Wine-mamifaoturing. ■ 1 .. 1 20 £1,982 29 £6,379 1 21andover, 2 | 30/ 1 •• 3 ~ .. 1 Employer, 1. Wire-working. 1 I £150 14 to 16 .. i 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. : 12 10/to 45/ ( 2 36/&40/ ' V 4 47/6 to 52/ , ,,, 21 and over 4 55/ * W !( 1 65/ 30 .. 5 Employers, 5. Wood Carving and Turning. 14 to 16 .. 3 7/6 to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 7 5/ to 20/ 21 and over 3 20/ .. .. 24 .. 9 Employers, 11. Wool-dumping. 17 to 20.. 1 25/ 1 I 6 48/ 21 and over J 37 60/ I 2 70/ .. .. 46 1 2 6 £1,186 9 £317 2 £1,800
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Workrooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to a t „„ 1 ■ Number Indentured 8 ,7 J° Ju tl Number, Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. emp,oyed - A I?P ren - Veimm. • i P. i I tlces - I Ages. Males. Females. Total _ paid during b &So2 *>*>• " ,eYesr 1'ereons. l er30ns - Persons, More ;han 30 *er*ons I 0 Total s. Total Wag paid durin ! the Year 1. get ng r OHRISTOHCRCH (CITY)— continued. Woollen-milling (Wool-classers). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 ami over 10 Table 5 I ■ ■ Woollen-milling (Milling Department). 21 and over 7 i See Tablo 5 .. .. | .. ; .. | .. | Woollen-milling (Pattern Making and Designing). 17 to 20 .. 1 See 21 and over 2 Table 5 Woollen-milling (Spinning). 14 to 16 .. 3 (See .. See 17 to 20 .. 9 Table 2 Table 21 and over 16 5 .. 5 Woollen-milling (Turning and Winding Department). H to 16 .. .. See 9 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 10 Table 21 and over 13 5 1 5 Woollen-milling (Weaving Department). 17 to 20 .. .. .. 8 See 21 and over | .. .. 55 Table 5 Woollen milling (Burling Department). 17 to 20 .. .. See 1 See 21 and over 1 Table 5 20 Table 5 Woollen-milling (Warping Department). 17 to 20 ... 1 See 21 and over j 4 Table 5 Woollen-milling (Carding Department). 21 and over I 17 See Table 5 .. .. .. .. .. .. | Woollen-milling (Dyeing Department). 21 and over, 5 j See Table 5 | .. | .. .. | .. | .. | I .. 1 •• Woollen-milling (Finishing Department). 14 to 16 .. 2 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table .. Table 21 and over 12 5 2 5 .. .. .. .. I Woollen-milling (Hosiery Department). 14 to 16 .. .. See 6 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 12 Table 21 and over 11 I 5 33 5 Woollen-milling (Engineers and Mechanics). 21 and over | 9 i See Table 5 L .. j .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | I •• I •• Woollen-milling (Time-keepers and Watchmen, &c). 21 and over 1 | See Table 5 | .. | .. | .. I .. | .. ..I I •• I Woollen-milling (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. i 5 I .. 15 I 17 to 20 .. ! 18 .. 38 21 and over ; 111 .. Ill .. 293 1 i £25,280 DUNEDIN (CITY). Aerated-water and Cordial Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 3 10/6 to 25/ 17 to 20 .. 6 J 20/ to 35/ I 11 20/to 35/ 21 and over J 55 45/ to 52/6 [ 3 65/ to 80/ .. 91 .. 10 1 Employers, 13. Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Moulders). 1 12 £9,091 17 to 20 .. I 1 i See Table 5 i .. j I Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Fitters and Turners). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over i 15 5 .. .. ... • • • •
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Number of Peraoni rmployed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Total Wage; Agi-i Males. Females. Number of paid during Total whom are Pp to „ ta „„ More the Year j 1 Number Indentured 8 .;"* u i than 80 Total. Number Weekly Wages. Number| Weekly Wages, employed- -M'pren- Persons. ■ Person.. I I I _l . I Age*. Males. Females. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Blacksmiths). 14 to Hi .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 10 Table 21 and over 37 5 Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Wheelwrights and Carpenters). 14 to Iβ ... 1 ' See 17 to 20 .. 5 ! Table 21 and over 13 5 Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Painters). 14 to l<> .. 1 Sec 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 3 , 5 Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Engine-drivers). 21 and over 6 See Table 5 | .. .. • ■ I Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (General Hands). 45/ 21 and over 2 50/ 12 00/ & 70/ i .. .. .. .. Agricultural-implement Manufacturing (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 7 17 to 20 .. 22 21 and over 83 .. .. .. 112 | 4 .. 1 5 £13,833 Asphalt-manufacturing. 21andover { | [ || • ' 9 .. 4 .... 4 j £50 Employers, 4. Bacon-curing. 17 to 20.. 2 15/&2O/ 1 12/6 ( 2 27/6 & 42/ ) 21 and over - 8 40/ to 55/ 2 12/8 & 16/6 { 3 60/ to 70/ j 43 .. Iβ .. .. ! 16 11,748 Employers, 25. Bag-making (Calico, Flax, and Jute). UtoNS.. .. .. 4 5/to 11/ 17 to 20.. 2 12/0 & 20/ 12 10/to IS li „ i 2 25/&35/ 5 8/to 14/ li and over • 2 50/& 70/ 4 15/to 35/ 33 .. 2 1 .. 3 £1,446 Employers —Females 2. Basket and Wicker-ware Manufacturing. 14 to 10 .. 3 5/ to 12/0 17 to 20 .. 4 10/ to 30/ ,2 20/ 21 and over 4 30/to 48/ I 7 50/to 60/ .. .. 31 .. 0 1 .. 10 £1,286 Employers, 11. Biscuit and Confectionery Manufacturing. 14 to 10.. 37 8/to 17/0 24 8/to 11/0 17 to 20 .. 42 14/ to 30/ 04 10/ to 17/0 20 17/ to 25/ 24 27/0 to 37/0 2 12/to 15/ 21 and over « *"' £ f' 37 17/ to 25/ 1Z DU/ TO /U/ I - 97/fi | n 4.11/ 7 80/ to 120/ i ° Z7/B to 40/ I 4 200/to 240/7 351 .. 8 2 2 12 7 1 £24, liol Employers —Males 8, females 2. Blacksmithing, Farriery, &c. 14 to 10 .. 2 7/e 17 to 20 .. 9 7/0 to 30/ .. 1 ( 10 35/to 42/ 21 and over 11 44/to 50/ ( 10 55/to 60/ .. .. 85 .. 37 .. .. 37 i £3,252 Kniployers, 43. Blindmaking. 14 to 10 .. I 10/ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 18/ 1 20/ 1 1 .. 1 20/ 21 and over 2 12 _ 2 _ _ 2 t(is , Employers, 3.
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1 Number of Pereons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-roome employing Ages. Number Weekly Wagee. Males. ~ " " Total Wages Female*, Number of pni(1 durl J Total whom are Dp to „ . Qn More tlu-Vp-ir Number Indentured 8 than 30 Total. Number Weekly Wages. AjJPwn- Persons. ereom - Persons. Females. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. B oatbuilding. 14 to K> .. 4 7/6 to 14/ 17 to 20.. 3 15/to 30/ 21 and over j \ *V ;; 14 .. 4 Employers, 5. 1 £401 Boot Making and Repairing (Rough-stuff Cutters). 17 to 20 .. 2 See .. .. 1 21 and over 15 Table 5 Boot Making and Repairing Clickers). 17 to 20 .. 0 See 1 See 21 and over 29 Table 5 .. Table 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Benehmen). 14 to 16 .. 7 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 86 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Machinists). 14 to 10 .. .. See 10 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 25 Table 21 and over 2 5 56 5 Hoot Making and Repairing (Sizers and Finishers). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 1 See I 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 5 Table 21 and over 44 5 2 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Fitters and Table Hands). 14 to 10 .. .. .. 11 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 7 Table 21 and over .. .. 23 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Pump and Welt Hands). 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 5 Tabled .. .. .. .. .... Boot M aking and Repairing (General Hands in Larger Factories). 14 to 10 .. 1 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table .. Table 21 and over 6 5 1 5 Boot Making and Repairing (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 16 .. 3 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 8 Table 3 Table 21 and over 73 5 6 5 Boot Making and Repairing (Summary of all Branches). 14 to 16 .. 12 .. 22 17 to 20 .. 24 .. 41 21 and over [ 260 .. 88 .. 506 .. 54 4 Employers, 59. 3 I 61 £80,802 Bread and Small-goods Baking (Bread). 14 to 16 .. 6 See 17 to 20 .. 13 Table 21 and|over 80 5 .. .. 14(i 44 Employers, 47. 44 i £10,928 Bread and Small-goods Baking (Pastry, &c). 14 to 16 .. 4 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 11 Table 2 Table 21 and over 26 5 7 | 5 69 .. 18 1 Employers, 19. 1!» £4,378 Brewing, Malting, and Bottling. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ I .. 17 to 20 .. 9 20/ to 35/ f 17 25/to 35/ .. „, , ' 122 40/ to 50/ 21 and over - „ \ \\ \ 3 95/ to 140/ .. .. 162 .. 4 3 Employers, 4. 1 8 [£21,388 Brick, Tile, Pottery, and Concrete-pipe Manufacturin.. 17 to 20 .. 20 18/ & 36/ I 2 35/ & 38/6 21 and over ] 58 44/ to 50/ I 2 60/ & 70/ .. .. 88 .. 1 2 3 Employers, 6. 1 i 6 £8,260
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages Sialee. Females. Number of Total whom are j ■ : Number Indentured Number! Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - , lialee. Females. Up to . . on More 8 '*.!? than 30 Total. Persons. ler8Ons - persons. Total WRgc paid duriri! the year DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Brush and Broom Manufacturing. 14 to 16 1 7/6 3 7/6 to 11/ 17 to 20 .. 7 15/ to 25/ 5 12/ to 18/ I l 25 / I 15 2B/ 21 and over 11 40/to 55/ ? ,7/ I 3 70/to 100/ ) * M/ 3!» .. 1 Employer, 1. 1 2f £3,026 Butchers' Small-goods Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 8 i Table 21 and over i 42 5 .. .. 102 .. 48 Employers, 51. 48 £5,52.") Butter, Cheese, and Condensed-milk Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 9 10/ to 18/6 17 to 20 .. 2 35/ & 40/ 4 15/ to 35/ I 10 20/to 30/ j 2 i, /6&12/6 21 and over 35 35/to 50/ f 11/ ", 12/6 I 10 60/to 80/ I x 10/ 75 .. 17 Employer, 1. Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Polishers). 14 to 16 .. ■ 2 See .. I 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 21andover 17 5 1 18 £7,531 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Cabinetmakers). 14 to 16 .. 14 See 17 to 20 .. 42 Table 21 and over 110 5 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Machinists). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 15 5 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Chair and Mantel Makers). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 1 Table 21 and over 9 5 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Upholsterers). 14 to 16 .. 4 See .. See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 8 Table 21 and over 37 5 6 5 Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 26 17 to 20 .. 55 .. 8 21andover 188 I 6 .. 332 .. 41 7 Employers —Males 48, female 1. Cardboard-box Making, &e. 2 50 £29,450 14 to 16 .. 3 See 10 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 0 Table 21 and over 7 5 21 5 55. .. 3 2 Employers, 3. Carpentering and Joinery. 14 to 16 .. 9 See 17 to 20 .. 14 Table 21 and over 1 81 5 .. .. 152 43 I 2 Employers, 48. Carpet-sewing. 5 £3,230 45 £8,233 17 to 20 .. .. • • 1 W 21 and over .. .. 2 20/& 35/ 3 .. 1 I 1 I £1")7 Chemicals, Drugs, and Patent-medicines Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. 3 12/6 to 17/6 3 8/ to 11/6 17 to 20 .. 6 15/ to 36/ 23 9/ to 15/ ( 5 22/6 to 30/ 6 . 12/6 to 15/ 21 and over \ 27 35/to 55/ 11 16/6 to 20/ ( 6 60/to 70/ 2 22/6 & 25/ 104 .. 9 3 Employers —Males 11, female 1. Cigarette- making. 12 £7,703 21 and over, .. .. ! 1 I 20/ | 2 | .. | 1 Employer, I. .. 1 1 I £52
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Hales. Females. _ . , Number of Total whom are Number Indentured Number Weekly Wages. Numbor Weekly Wages. ™»Pl°yed- ApprenU P to a tn on More 8 ,? to3 ° than 30 Total. Persons. l( ' r,nns ' Persons. Total Wagw paid during the Voar Age.. Males. Females. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Clothing-manufacturing (Cutters, Foremen, and Timekeepers). 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ ... 17 to 20 .. 9 10/ to 40/ I 8 32/6 to 50/ ) - 2 0/& 25/ 21 and over is M/to 70/ \ 4/6 & 40/ I 7 75/to 150/ I Z •"/<>««>/ Clothing-manufaoturing (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. See 9 See 17 to 20 .. .. Table 42 Table 21 and over 3 5 53 5 .. Clothing-manufacturing (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. I .. 9 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 15 Table 21 and over .. .. i> 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Machinists and^Finishers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 5 See 17 to 20 .... .. 29 Table 21 and over .. .. 62 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Pressors). 17 to 20 .. i 3 See 21 and over 20 Table 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Ticket and Button Sewers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 9 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. <> Table 21 and over .. .. 14 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Denim Hands). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 20 i Table 21 and over .. .. | 30 5 (,'lothing-raanufactifring (Ueneral Factory Hands). 14 to 16 .. I See 4 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 9 Table 21 and over 9 5 5 5 Clothing-manufacturing (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 2 .. 37 17 to 20 .. 14 .. 121 21andover; 65 .. 177 .. 417 Employer, 1. Coachlmilding (Bodymakers). 5 5 £28,1 r>0 14 to 16 .. 3 See 21 and over 9 Table 5 Coachbuilding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 5 See 17 to 20 .. 3 Table 21 and over 12 6 Coachbuilding (Painters). 17 to 20 .. 2 See 21 and over 11 Table 5 I .. Coachbuilding (Trimmers). 21 and over 3 See Table 5 .. | .. I ■• •• I Coachbuilding (Wheelwrights). 14 to 16 .. 3 See 21 and over 9 Table 5 I Coachbuilding (Helpers). 14 to 16 .. 1 J See 21 and over 3 Table 5 __ Coachbuilding (General Hands). 17 to 20 .. ! 4 See 21 and over ! 7 Table 5 Coaohbuilding (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 12 17 to 20 .. i 9 21 and over I 54 .. .. .. 93 .. 12 4 Employers, 18. Lβ £6,983
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Number of Work-rooms employing N uiii1.it of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Ages. <• Males. females dumber of Total whom are Up to . . , n More j Number Indentured 8 p™,™ than 30 Total. Numherj Weekly Wages, employed. Appren- Persons. ■ Persons. Females. Total Wages paid during the Year Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Coffee and Spice Grinding. 14 to 16 .. 3 ■ 10/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. (i 12/6 to 22/0 3 10/ to 15 ' I J , 3 32/6 to 40/ i 21 and over J 11 45/to 00/ - 1 17/ 12 70/ & 86/ I 34 .. 5 Employers, 5. Coopering (mostly in connection with Brewing). 21 and over 1 j 49/6 | .. | .. j 2 j .. 1 Employer, 1. Cycle and Motor Engineering. 1 0 £2,704 1 £97 14 to 16 .. 10 8/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 24 6/ to 30/ I 14 25/ to 40/ 21 and over - 1 29 45/to 60/ I S 65/to 80/ .. .. 100 .. [9 Employers, 18. Dentistry (Mechanical). 14 to 16 .. 4 5/ to 10/ ! .. 17 to 20 .. 6 8/ to 35/ .. (8 35/ to 50/ 3 10/ to 15/ 21 and over 5 60/to 70/ 2 20/& 30/ (3 80/ to 100/ .. .. Sβ I 24 Employers—Males 24, female 1. 2 21 £5,842 .. '24 £2,868 Dressmaking and Millinery (Dressmakers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 74 5/ to 14/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 205 5/ to 20/ i 73 10/ to 17/6 „. , 186 20/ to 25/ 21 and over .. .. n f 9to ti/ I 21 40/ to 140/ 708 .. 80 12 4 102 £23,648 Kmployere—Females 102. Dressmaking and Millinery (Mantle-makers). 14 to 16 .. 1 15/ 8 5/ to 10/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 33 5/ to 23/ I 3 35/ 65 13/ to 20/ 21 and over I 50/to til)/ 87 22/6 to 27/<i I 3 70/ to 75/ I 3 30/ to 35/ 163 .. 6 Employers—Males 2, females I. 3 I !i CO, 175 Dressmaking and Millinery (Milliners). 14 to 16 .. i .. .. 14 5/ to 8/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 79 5/ to 25/ I 27 12/6 to 20/ 21 and over .. .. -j 22 22/6 to 36/ I 10 40/to 75/ 17(1 .. 2S Employers—Females 18. 7 36 £5,213 Dyeing and Cleaning. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 1 12/0 i7 to 20 .. i 2 15/ & 30/ 1 10/ 21 and over J \ } 3 17/6 to 22/6 „ , Employers, 7. Electric Power and Light Generation. I 11 48/ to 56/ 21 and over I 6 70/ to 80/ I 8 100/ to 120/ .. .. 20 .. 3 I (i 17:21 I 1 4 £3,566 Engineering and Ironfounding (Pattern-makers). 14 to 16 .. 1 7/6 17 to 20 .. 9 5/ to 20/ (6 15/to 36/ 21 and over] 4 44/ to 00/ ( II 66/to 90/ • • ■« • • Engineering and Ironfounding (Fitters and Turners). 14 to 10 .. 6 See .. 17 to 20 .. 50 Table 21 and over 70 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (Moulders). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 12 Table 21 and over 74 6 • • > • • •
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Number of Persons employod, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Mnles. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to „ tn „„ Moro Number Indentured '■ 8 p.*™,, than 30 Totttl Number Weekly Wages, dumber Weekly Wages employed. I Appron- Persons. ■ Persons. I I t,ces - i Mules. Females. Total Wagea paid during the Year DUNEDIN (CITY)- continued. Engineering and Ironfounding (Blacksmiths). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. Iβ Table 2 1 and over ."> I 6 , Engineering and Ironfounding (Boilermakers). 14 to 1C .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 38 Table 21 and over 136 5 .. Engineering and Ironfounding (Labourers and Helpers). 17 to 20 .. 3 See 21 and over 2(1 Table ."> Engineering and Ironfoimding (General Hands in Larger Factories). U to lti .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 23 Table 21 and over 89 5 Engineering and Ironfounding (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 10 .. 3 See 17 to 20 .. 12 i Table 21 and over 20 : 6 Engineering and Ironfounding (Summary of above Branches). 14 to Hi .. 18 .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 162 21 and over 486 .. .. .. 687 | 16 5 Employers, 21. 7 1 28 £61,387 Engineering Allied Trades (Electrical Engineers). 14. to 16 .. 1 i See 17 to 20 .. 16 i Table 21 and over 43 5 .. .. 63 .. S 3 Employers, 3. S £5,961 Engineering Allied Trades (Brassfounders and Finishers). II to Hi .. lii See 3 8/to 10/ 17 to 20 .. 21 Table 7 10/ to 18/ 21 and over! 59 6 6 15/ to 25/ | 112 .. S I Employers, i>. I 7 '' £9,511 Engineering Allied Trades (Coppersmiths). 14 to Iβ .. 2 See .. I 17 to 20 .. 4 : Table 21 and over 11 5 .. .. 17 .. 1 I 2 I £1,898 Engineering Allied Trades (Lead-pipe Makers). 21 and over 2 | 8/ & 10/ .. .. 2 .. 1 .. | 1 E28« Engineering Allied Trades (Saw and Tool Makers). 21 and over 1 f>:t/ .. .. 3 .. 1 Employers, 2. Engineering Allied Trades (Electroplaters). 21 and over I 66/ .. .. 1 .. 1 1 I £138 l 1 £168 Engineering Allied Trades (Tram-oar Building and Repairing). I 10 40/ to 55/ 21 and over IJ 19 60/ to 70/ I 3 75/ to 00/ .. .. 32 .. 3 1 l £6,103 Engineering Allied Trades (Range and Stove Making). 14 to 16 .. 12 See 17 to 20 .. 18 Table 21 and over 133 S .. .. 183 .. .. 2 1 3 £17,646 Engineering Allied Trades (Spouting-manufacturing). 17 to 20 .. 2 22/6 & 25/ _. , i 2 22/li .... 21 and over ., tf/& 63/ .. .. 6 .. I 1 £454 Engineering Allied Trades (Ironinilling). 14 to 16 .. 2 15/4 26/ 17 to 20 .. 2 30/ , 22 44/ & 48/ ... <J 50/ to 55/ 21 and over „ e5 ) t0 70 / .. . [ 1 100/ ; . . . . 44 1 I £8,770
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Number of Person., employed, Mid Weekly Wage. Number of Work-rooms employing — Total Wage? - ., i_ Fi-milMi Kuruberof paid durlnu A « M M,les - FemnlM. Tot)1 wll0m Rre Cpt o „ to 30 More the Year —, i ■ Number Indentured 8 rmam thnn 30 Total Number! weekly WecAumbr-rj Weekly Wage.. •«*•»*■ j Pet8On< " Pm0 ""- | II Jα. Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Females. Age*. DDNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Engineering Allied Trades (Summary of all Engineering). 14 to Iβ 4.') .. 3 21aSl°over wl " 8 V. 1.W0 .. 34 13 10 57 £108,321 Employers, 32. Engraving and Die-sinking. 14 to Iβ .. I 5/ .. I 17 to 20.. 3 V to 22/6 I 12/6 I 3 27/6 to 30/ 21 and over 5 46/ to 55/ .... I 2 so/ ,v 86/ .. .. Iβ •• I .... 4 £1,406 Employers, 4. Fellmongering. 14 to Iβ .. 2 i 18/4 24/ 21 and over ',' 48 / {£ 54/ ' '.'. '.'. 26 .. 4 1 .. 5 £1,968 Employers, 4. Fibrous-plaster Working. 14 to Iβ .. 3 !l/ to 15/ 17 to 20 .. 4 12/ to27/<> ( 1 26/ 8 in ii to 86 ■ .. 21 and over ( , 8O y 21 .. 3 1 .. 4 £1,813 Employers, 4. Fire-wood-cutting, Ac. 14 to 16 .. 1 16/ 17 to 20 .. I 30/ handover \ J «/£$ ;; .. „ _ ,. £] Employers, 10. Pish Caring and Canning. 17 to 20 .. 1 16/ , 6 48/ to 50/ 21 and over ■• ., :).-,/ 10 , 10 / .. .. 21 .. 12 I .. 12 £1,052 Employers, 11. Flock and Kapoc Milling. 14 to Iβ .. 1 15/ I 3 22/6 to 87/6 21 and over 5 40/to 48/ .... I l 1(0/ .. .. 15 •• 3 .. .. •> £»*2 Employers, 5. Floor and Oatmeal Bulling. 14 to 10 .. 3 See 17 to 20 o Table 21 and over 37 5 .. .. +7 .. 3 3 .. 6 £6,184 Employers, 2. Fruit-preserving an I Jam-making. 14 to Iβ .. 2 10/ & 12/ 1 9/ 17 to 20 . . 8 14/ to 27/6 I 11/ to 17/ 5 22/6 to 25/ ) 3 : 12/ -Handover I 8 35/ to g , |s (o2()/ 2 ... 4 .2.33, Employers, 2. (iiis, Coke, and Coal-tar Manufaeturinj,'. 141<. Iβ.. .. j See .... 17 to 20 .. .. Table 21an.lover III 6 .. .. 114 .. 1 1 I 3 £13,246 (Inn and Lock Smithing and Sporting-goodfl Manofaoturing. 17 U>20 .. I 22/6 2 \ 11/6 21 and over 3 55/to60/ 42/6 ' Iβ .. 2 I .. 3 £961 Employers, 4. Hair-working. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 6 7/ii to 8/6 17 to 20 .. .. .. 5 8/ to 20/ 21 and over 2 I 30/ 2 30/ 111 .. 2 1 .. 3 £584 Employers—Mali's 3, female 1. Hat and Cap Making (Felt-hatters). 14 tn Lβ.. 2 12/6 & 15/ 2 6/6 & 8/ I 17 to 20 .. 1 30/ 10 8/ to 20/ i 2 45/ & 50/ 17 21/ to 26 - lal " l " v,r ,17 60/to70 :> 30/to40 56 .. 4 2.. 0 £3,379
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of \ ,', Total whom are Up to „ . ,„ More P th..Yei, . Mumber Indentured 8 £ f° J° than 80 Total. * Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages, eiiipli'.vcil Appren- Person*. "• l>ewone. Agee. Males. Females. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Hat and Cap Making (Straw-hattei L4tolti.. 1 ]()/ 3 5/to 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 4 8/to 17/ .,,,!! 2 19/ & 28/6 2 12/6 A 20/ -'■"" N " I 2 W/&80/ (i 22/0 to :!•->/ 2(1 .. .. I .. 1 tl,07(. Hal and Cap Making (Capnwkero). 11 to Hi .. I 1(1/ 1 12/6 17 to 20 .. I 28/ 17 10/to 20/ » — «« 2 52 / 6 I'' 40 .. .. 2 .. 2 U|MH Employers, 2. Hosiery-knitting. Uto Iβ .. .. .. ". 7/ to !>/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 10 8/ to 19 21andover I 30/ 16 18/ to 26 35 .. :i I .. 4 £1,290 Employers Mule I, females 3. ! nk-manufaoturing. ,, , i 3 20/to 30/ 21 and over • 2 w/ & |(M ' (/ „ __ , _ _ , m Employer, 1. Lapidary-work. 2 land over 1 50/ .. .. •"> ... 2 .. | .. 2 £130 Employers, i. Laundry-work (European). 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ 10 i ; ! i*/*°28/ I 33 i 5/to20/ 21 and over - i> 4o/to.w/ .- .>.>/u ( •>/,/ i 2 70/4 76/ I w/HtoBU/ I gg __ 1:! 2 _ lg ,.,., os Kmployers-—Males 4, fomales It. Laundry-worli (Chinese). 34 .. 25 .. .. 25 Employers, 34. Leadlighi and Glazing Work. 14 to Iβ .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 5 7/1) to 25/ < ."> 45/ to 60/ 21 and over f ., 70/ & H , o/ ., ,. •>!> .. 7 .. .. 7 £994 Employers, 7. hiim: and Cement Manufacturing. 17 to 20 .. 2 20/ &48/ i 17 40/ to 50/ ■•I and over 44 55/ to 65/ i (I 70/to 80/ .. .. 72 .. I I 13 tin. I(i7 Manure-mixing. 1 7 to 20 .. 2 48/ & 68/ .. i I i 57 40/ to 50/ 21 and over 7 55/to 60/ ! ( 3 65/ to 70/ .. 70 .. I 1 I 8 £7,078 Employer, 1. Marine-stores Preparing. i 2 27/6 & 30/ 21 and over ■ 3 40/to 42/0 .. .. 8 ... .. .. 3 :i JWOI. Employers, 3. Mat and Rug Making. L'l and over 2 | 20/ & 40/ 3 20/ 7 .. 2 .. .. 2 E468 Employers, 2. Meat-slaughtering, <fcc. (Slaughtermen). 21 and over 2(i See Table 6 .. .. .. .. •• •■ •• •• J Meat-slaughtering, &e. (Freezing-chamber Hands). 17 I.. 2(1 .. 1 30/ .. .. I .. , I I 10 50/ to (50/ .. 2lanclov«T |4 lir> V to 75/ .. .. .. Meat-slaujjhtering, &c. (Stokers, Firemen, and Ureasers). 21 and over I 3 ; 57/ to 68/ | .. Meat-slaughtering, &c. (Engineers and Fitters) . 21 and over ■ \ | " \\
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. N'nmber of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom aro j 1 Number Indentured Numborl Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wage*. eIU P lo y e d. ApprenMales. Females. I I ! CP « to ASoS *» Total. Persons. lersons - Persons. Total Wag( paid ilurini the Year DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Meat-slaughtering, &o. (General Hands and Labourers). 14 to 1(> .. 1 12/0 17 to 20 .. 4 30/to 43/ I 4 20/to 35/ 21 and over 20 45/to 00/ !| 1 75/ Meat-slaughtering (Preserving and Canning Hands). 14 to Ki .. 1 15/ 17 to 20.. 3 10/to 20/ 8 10/ to 20/ I 6 20/ to 30/ ) 21 and over - 12 40/ to 60/ \ 1 20/ [ 4 05/to KM)/ IJ .. .. Moat-slaughtering, &o. (Summary). 14 to Iβ .. 2 17 to 20 .. j 8 .. 8 21 and over! 97 .. 1 .. 117 .. 2 Employer, 1. 2 t £»,6I7 Monumental Masonry. 17 to 20 .. 1 12/0 ,. . i 2 :ir>/ to 40/ 21 and over , rA ' v to J/ .. \\ 12 I .. 3 , . Employers, ■">. Musioal-instrumeni Making and Repairing. 3 ei,239 17 k>20 .. r> I li/0 to 25/ I 4 35/ to 40/ ' .. 2 1 and over Mβ 60/ to 60/ .. I 3 I 70/to 80/ .. .. 20 .. 6 Kmployers, 2. Paekiug-oaee and Box Making. 14 to 16 ... 1 10/ .. .. . [ 17 to 20 .. 3 15/ to 27/6 , I 25/ .. .. • 21 and over ] -. 7 40/ to 40/ (2 00/ .. .. 10 .. 2 Employers, 2. I'aint ;in<l Varnish Making. 21 and over 2 | 50/To7>876 .. .. 2 .. I I 6 £2,010 :: £1,273 I E266 Paper-milling. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 3 12/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. 2 20/ I 3 10/ 13 36/ k> 45/ .■land over , , (| m ' f U) m / ( 1 80/ .. .. 32 I 1 £3,400 Paper-bag Making. 14 to 10 .. i .. I .. 1 8/ 17 to 20 .. I .. .. 10 10/to 20/ 12 Employer, 1. Perambulator and Go-oart Making. 1 1 £830 14 to K> . . 1 10/ 1 ] 10/ 17 to 20 .. ' 1 15/ 2 12/0 to 15/ „, , i 7 37/6 to 50/ I „ ,„,,,, o _, 21 and over I - g (& /toeo / J <' 12/6 to 26/ 21 1 I £1,650 Photography. 14 to 16 .. .. .. 1 5/ 1 7 to 20 .. 2 25/ 12 5/ to 17/0 „ I 6 30/ to 35/ 6 17/6 to 20/ 21 and over !- ( 5 45/to 55/ 4 25/to 30/ 49 .. 13 Employers, 14. Picture-framing. 13 £2,137 14 to 16 .. 4 8/ lo 10/ 17 to 20 .. 4 9/ to 20/ „ !' 7 20/to 40/ 1 , on , 21 and over - 4 i5/to^f ) I »/ 38 .. 16 Employers, 18. Plumbing and Gasfitting. 14 to 10 .. 22 See 17 to 20 .. 59 Table 21 and over 101 5 .. .. 222 .. 29 I Employers, 40. 5 15 £S2I 34 £15,299
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-roome employing Aβ*. Males. Femalee. Number of Total whom are Up to 0 tn in nore — — Number Indentured i 8 i",J»n™ than 30 Number Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed j A I Per80ns - ' Pe,s, " 13 - Halae. Females Total Wages paid during the Year Total. DUNEDIN (CITY) continued. Portmanteau and Leather-goods Making. 14 to Hi . . I See .. I I 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 3 I 21 and over 9 5 5 .. 24 .. | 3 I Employers, 4. Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Typesetting-machine^Opevators). 4 £1,R2H 17 to 20 .. :i See 21 and over 29 Table 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (Compositors). ii to Iβ .. a See 17 to 20 .. V.i Table 21 and over j 86 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Machinists). 14 to 10 .. 7 See .. See 17 to 20.. 15 Table 2 Table 21 and over 38 5 1 5 .. .. .... Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Stereotypers). 21 and over 8 Seo Table •"> .. .. .. | .. I I i Printing and Bookbinding, &<: (Lithographers). 14 to 1C .. Id I See 2 See 17 to 20.. 8 ( Table .. Table 21 and over 20 5 .. 5 Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Proof-readers). 14 to l(i .. 4 I 8/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 3 10/ to 25/ I 2 40/ to 55/ 21 and over 4 60/ to 06/ (3 70/ to 80/ .. .. .. .. .. ... Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Publishing Hands). II to Lβ'.. 8 10/ to 12/6 17 to 20.. 2 12/6 & 20/ 1 22/6 I 7 15/ to 30/ 21 and over 4 HO/to 85/ I 4 100/ to 120/ Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Bookbinders). 14 to Iβ .. :i 10/ to 13/ 7 ! 6/ to 9/ 17 to 20.. ii 10/to 19/ 30 7/to 18/6 I 4 20/ to 30/ i 32 12/0 . 2 , 21 and over . 9 37/6 to 55/ ~ I 25/to 27% ; ( 19 60/ to 85/1 8 2o/ to 27/(, .. Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (Paper-rulers). 14 to 16 .. .. .. II 17 to 20 .. .. .. 3 6/to 17/ ... 12 42/6 & 45/ .... 21andover | g to 7o ; , \ Printing and Bookbinding, <fce. (Artists and Kngravers). 14 to lti .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ I 3 40/ to 60/ 21 and over 3 65/ to 75/ I 5 80/ to 100/ Printing and Bookbinding, &c. (Linotype Engineers). 17 to 20 .. I 1 25/ I .. I 2 40/to 50/ 21 and over 3 65/ to 77/ i 3 80/ to 95/ .. .. .. .... Printing and Bookbinding, &o. (General Hands). 14 to 16 .. :i 10/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 2 17/6 & 25/ 2 20/ I 8 30/to 50/ 21 and over 7 55/ to 75/ (3 85/ to 95/
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wagoo. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Males. Females. Number of i Total whom arc I Up to 0 . „„ More , . Number Indentured 8 p.-™,, than 30 Number) Weekly Wage*. "Moved. Appreu- Person,. s - Persons. Females. i'otaJ Wage* paid during the Tear Total Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Printing and Bookbinding, &e. (Foremen and Clerical Staff). 14 to Iβ .. 2 10/ 17 to 20 .. 5 12/6 to 35/ 2 17/6 & 22/6 I 4 35/to 55/ i 21 and over 15 75/ to 1)0/ 1 80/ 6 100/ to 140/ i .... .... • • • • Printing and Bookbinding, Sec. (.Summary). 14 to 1U .. , 43 .. LO .. I 17 to 20 .. 85 .. 40 21 and over 305 '■ .. 12 .. 526 .. Ll> 0 Kmployers—Males 19, female 1. G 27 £60,307 Babb^t-paotdng. 17 to 20 .. 5 ! 12/6 to 35/ I 20 40/ to 45/ 21 and over () 50/ to 1)0/ I 2 : 80/ .. .. 38 .. s Ktnployeis, 2. 8 E1.714 Hope and Twine Making. 14 to 16 .. 3 1 1/ to 12/6 17 to 20 .. 10 16/ to 80/ ( 22 20/ to 30/ 21 and over 14 "35/ to 50/ ( 7 56/ to 65/ .. .. 56 .. 1 I 2 C.-.JS.-, Saddle and Harness Making. 14 to Iβ .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 7 Table 21 and over 38 5 .. .. l>2 .. 18 | .. Employers, 15. IK 64,737 Sail, Tent, and Cover Making. 14 to lti .. 1 8/ 17 to 20.. 4 16/6 to 25/ 21 10/to 25/ .„ i i 3 27/6 to 35/ l , «... 21 and over „ J /to54 / ,- 1 28/ ,- , , Kmployere, 6. 4 £2,S."i ( Saner and Condiment Making. 14 to 10 .. I 15/ 17 to 20 .. 2 ! 15/ &26/ 1 16/ i 3 : 25/to 30/ I 21 and over I , 50/ 3 15/ to 18/ I I 1 I 80/ IJ 15 .. (i .. Kmployers, 3. H £801 8ai isage-oasing Pre| Hiring. 14 to 16 .. 1 16/ 17 to 20 .. 3 22/6 to 35/ I li 20/ to 40/ 21 and over I I 16/ to 54/ ( 1 I 80/ .. .. 24 .. 2 1 Employers, 2. ■Sawmilling (General Hand*, unspecitiod). 14 to 16 .. 2 See 17 to 20 .. 14 j Table 21 and over 61 | 5 3 £1,752 Sawmflling (Engineers). 17 to 20 .. I 4 21 and over I 33 Sawmilling (Labourers and Yardmen). 21 and over I 27 | See Table 6 | .. | .. .. .. .. | Sawmilling (Sash and Door Makers). 14 to lti .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 13 Table 21 and over 42 5 Sawmilling (Machinist*). 14 to 16 .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. 5 Table 21 and over 33 5 iSawmillini; (Summary). 14 to 16 .. 4 17 to 20 .. 36 i 21 and over 106 .. .. .. 238 .. .. 2 Employers, 2. 0 7 £27,402
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i Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wanes. Number of Work-rooms employing Ages. Hales. — "- " Total Wage* Femnlen N'nmber of I paid durine Total whom are Up to a to - n More the Year Number Indentured 8 p™™ than 80 Total. Number Weekly W,ges. em P'°5' ed - «" Peraona ' Arsons. Females. Number Weekly Wages. DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued Seed Cleaning and Paoking. 17 to 20 .. 3 32/6 , f 9 40/ to 45/ ( 21 and over] j , - ( , M( , (10 _. .. 2 ] .. 0 Employers, 2. Sewing-machine and Typewriter Repairing. 14 to 16 .. 2 0/ & 12/6 .. , 17 to 20 .. 3 12/6 to 40/ I 5/ ,, , i l> 40/ to 00/ 21 and over- 2 65/ & 80 / .. .. 18 •• r > Employers, 4. Shipwright ing°(Shipwrighte and Joiners). 1 7 to 20 .. I 6 Sec; 21 and over 108 Table S .. .. ■• ! <> £2,164 6 CI 301) Shipwrighting (Painters). 14 to 10 .. 1 .. 21 and over I 66 I Shipwrighting (Plumbers). 17 to 20 .. 15 21 and over 3 Shipwrighting (Sailmakers). 17 to 20 .. J 10/ 21 and over 13 | 66/ Shipwrighting (Upholsterers). 17 to 20 .. .. See 1 See 21 and over 7 Table 6 6 Table r> Shipwrightinc (Labourers and General Hands). i 80 44/ 21 and over - 120 55/ I ( 1 J 00/ .. .. Shipwrighting (Engineers and Assistants). 17 to 20 .. so J8ee 21 and over 149 Table ."> Shitwrighting (electrical Workers). 17 to 20 .. 2 I 1 10/ 21 and over - 2 49/6 & 55/ .. 1 I 2 00/0 & 00/ Shipwrighting (Tinsmiths). 17 tO-20 . . 1 Sim 21 and over. 5 Table 6 .. . .. Shipwrighting (Dork and Slip Bands) o 80/ handover J %*«/ •• ■■ • 1 100/ I .. Shipwrighting (Summary). 14 to 10 .. 1 .. .. •■ I 17 to 20.. 21 21 and over .'>01 .. .. .. 683 2 i J £35,872 Shirt and Underclothing Making and Plain Sewing. 14 to 10 .. .. ■ ■ 22 6/ to 10/ I I 17 to 20.. .. .. W 5/ to 25/ I 64 10/ to 20/ ; 21 and over 4 35/to 60/ | 38 I 25/to 35/ ;( 2 ! 46/&50/ 175 I .. I" Employers—Males :i. females 8. Slate and Tile Working. 21 and over 2 23/& 01/ .. .. 3 I .. | I Employer, 1. Sign and Tirk.it, Writing. 17 to 20.. I 17/6 21 and over: 1 80/ 1 I 10/ Employers, 2. :t 3 10 £6,873 1 £68 2 ! £196
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Number of Persons employed, nnd Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing I - Ages. Males. Females. Number of Total whom aro Up to « Number Indentured ' 8 p e Weekly Wages. em P lo >' ed - A fg™ a ' Persolls ' Ages. Males. Females. I" 1\ umber of whom are Up to a +« on More Indentured 8 % *° * u than 30 Total. Appren- i Persons. ' Prsons - Persons, tices. to 80 th ' eraon.. pe More tan 30 ersons. Total Wage paid during the Year ) Total. i. Total Wage" paid during the Year DDNEDIN (CITY)— continual. Soap, Starch, and Candle Making. 14 to IB .. 1 12/0 1 7 to 20.. 9 15/to 30/ 7 10/top6/ (28 20/ to 40/ ) 21 and over 26 45/ to 00/ '• i 15/to 30/ j ! I i> 70/ to 130/ ) 87 Employer*. 3. 1 I 7 E8,784 Stone Quarrying and Crashing. 17 to 20 .. 1 6/ I 28 48/ .. .. 21 and over 24 57/ to 00/ I 4 70/ (o 80/ .. .. 02 .. :! Employers, 5. Tailoring (General Hands in Smaller Factories). 14 to 1« .. 2 See j 4 See 17 to 20 .. 8 : Table 8 Table 21 and over 21 5 55 5 ;{ o £7,496 Tailoring (Machinists). 14 to 10 .. .. .. 1 See 17 to 20 .. .. .. 8 Table 21 and over .. .. 38 5 Tailoring (Trousers and Vest Hands). 14 to 10 .. .. See 4 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 30 Table 21 and over 5 5 , 92 5 Tailoring (Coat Hands). 14 to 16 .. I 1 See 3 See 17 to 20.. 21 ; Table 17 Table 21 and over «3 5 53 5 Tailoring (Cutters and Foremen). 21 and over 14 00/to 130/ .. • • I I .. I .. Tailoring (Summary). 14 to 10 .. 3 .. 12 17 to 20 .. ; 31 .. 03 21 and over 103 .. 238 .. 520 .. 51 Employers—Males OS), female 1. Tanning and Currying. 14 to 16 .. 2 15/ 17 to 20 .. 7 15/ to 30/ '( 51 I 40/ to 50/ .. .. ' 21 and over - 18 52/6 to 60/ (2 90/ .. .. 83 .. 2 I Employers, 3. Tea Blending and Paoking. 18 1 1 1 70 £82,188 I I 4 £!i.2ll 14 to 16.. 14 10/to 17/6 2 10/ * 17 to 20 .. 5 15/ to 28/ 1 12/ I 5 20/to 40/ I 21 and over 5 50/ 2 16/& 17/ I 1 62/6 I 41 r. 13 Employers, 0. Tinsmithing. 14 to 16 .. 12 i See 17 to 20 .. 20 Table 21 and over 44 5 .. .. 82 I 9 Kmployers, 6. Umbrella Making and Repairing. 14 to 16 .. .. .. [1 10/ 21 and over .. ! 2 20/ 9 .. 5 I Employers, 0. Watch and Jewellery Making and Repairing. 14 to 16 .. 14 5/ to 10/ 1 5/ 17 to 20 .. 31 5/ to 30/ 1 5/ I 9 20/ to 30/ 21 and over ; 13 35/ to 55/ (16 60/to 80/ .. .. 118 3:i Employers, 33. 2 13 £2,011 1 1 £0,045 £1211 33 £0,062 Waterproof-clothing Manufacturing. 14 to 16 .. .. See 1 See 17 to 20 .. 2 Table 5 Table 21 and over 1 5 H S 19 Employer, I. I 1 £797
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number of Work-rooms employing Age*. Number Weekly Wages. Males. Females. Total Nnniber Number Weekly Wages. em P lo y ed - Females. Number of whom are Indentured Apprentices. Up to a tn on More 8 ]?.{?.!" than 80 Persons. lersona - Persons. Total. Total Wage; paid during the Ye.ir DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. Wax-vesta Making. 14 to 10 .. 3 8/ to 11/ 12 8/ to 18/ 17 to 20.. 2 11/&14/ 26 10/to 34/ ( 3 18/ to 22/6 12 10/ to 15/ 21 and over 2 ' 32/6 & 37/6 !> 16/ to 25/ [ 2 55/ & 60/ !> 26/to 34/ 80 I J £3,74! Whipmaking. 17 to 20.. 1 in/ .. .. 2 .. 1 Employer, 1. ■Ill t f i i r ■ . la 1 Wire-working and Mattress-making. 14 to 16 .. 1 10/ .. .. I 17 to 20 .. 4 10/ to 30/ ««— I 6 K£K :: :: 2 4 .. Employers, 5. li £1,610 Wool-dumping and Hide and Skin Sorting. 17 to 20 .. 5 15/ to 30/ 47 40/to 50/ 21 and over 4 52/ to 60/ 6 70/to 92/ .. .. 62 .. 7 1 11 £7,317 Woollen-milling (Wool Classers, Scourers, and Dryers). 17 to 20 .. 2 15/ .. .. I i ( 12 30/ to 50/ 21 and over 10 50/ to 60/ i 2 , 57/ & 70/ Woollen-milling (Dyeing Department). 17 to 20 .. 1 22/6 .... I I 9 42/ to 50/ 21 and over j 2 ?2/ ' & " Woollen-milling (Designers and Pattern-makers). , i 3 50/ to 55/ 21 and over ■ 2 j & 120 / .. Woollen-milling (Milling Department). ., . i 12 30/to 40/ 21 and over { ., ,- )0 /to 57/ .. Woollen-milling (Tuners and Drawers). 14 to 16 .... .. 1 10/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. :i 10/ to 30/ I 3 30/to 45/ i - 17/eto20/ 21 and over 8 54/to 57/ ' 28/ to 4/ I 2 , 70/&80/ I l0 Wtoda/ __ __ ! _ Woollen-milling (Carders). 7 to 20 .. 6 17/6 to 25/ I 7 25/to 40/ 21 and over 16 42/to 54/ 12 70/ & 100/ .. ... I .. I Woollen-milling (Spinners). 14 to 16 .. 4 7/6 to 16/ 14 9/ to 18/6 17 to 20 .. 8 12/ to 17/6 38 13/ to 20/ f 9 30/to 42/ ) 21 and over \ 12 48/to 63/ .T2 15/to 22/ I 3 78/to 90/ I Woollen-milling (Burling, Darning, and Picking). 14 to 16 .. .. .. 4 8/ to 10/ 17 to 20.. .. .. 12 13/ to 20/ I 12 20/ to 27/0 L'l and over .. .. , .{.-,/ to 38/ I I .. Woollen-milling (Finishing and Folding). 17 tc. 20 .. .. .. 3 12/to 2(1/ > n 30/to 42/ i .. »i/t_Q/w 21 and over I ■ , 4: , In 7(1/ , | 3 -'1/ to 30/ Woollen-milling (Warpers). 2 land over 5 51/to 02/ 2 I 12/fl .. I .. , .. | .. I I
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Number of Persons employed, and Weekly Wages. Number o! Work-rooms employing Agee. Hales. Females. Number of Total whom are Up to <.»-<.„ More Number Indentured 8 ,, ' M than 30 Total. Numl-er Weekly Wages. Number Weekly Wages, employed. Appren- Persons. mons - Persons. Number of Work-rooms employing Total Wagee paid during the Vear. DtINKDIN (CITY)- continued. Woollen-milline; (Weavers). II to Iβ .. .. .. 6 11/ to 30/ 17 to 20 .. .. .. lit ' 14/ to 85/ 21 and over ' 7, W. ' 96 20/ to 40/ Woollen-milling (Hosiery-workers). 14 to 10 .. 1 14/ 28 7/ to 15/ I 17 to 20 .. 1 20/ ,sl> 10/ to 83/ 1(11 42/ to 00/ ) 21 and over \ 14 34/to 70/ 205 20/ to 411/ ( 2 90/ & 140/ ) .. .. Woollen-milling ('rime-keepers, &c). oi ' o 40/ to 50/ .... I 21 and over , i,,,w ii nHi/ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Woollen-milling (Engineers and Meohanios). 14 to 10 .. 1 7/0 I 16 33/to 50/ .. 2 land over 15 54/ to 1)6/ I :i 70/ to 90/ 14 to 10 .. I 6 i ib I 17 to 20 .. I 15 ; . 157 21andovei 206 .. :W> .. 797 .. .. 2 12 £02.193
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Trade. Miles. Females Number of Persona employed. Miles. Females. 1 : 5 o T. -r. Number of Workrooms employing ' °**' ' ' Wages paid during 5. i , Si the Year. H I I I Total. 5 ate :i c ;i - Mo so c ac c Hi NORTHERN" INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Asphalt-making Bacon-curing Bark-milling Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boatbuilding and shipwrighting Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting Brick, tile, and pottery making Butchers' small-goods manufacturing . Butter and cheese manufacturing and cream-separating Cabinet ma king and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making Chaffcutting and grain and seed cleaning Chemicals and drug manufacturing .. Clothing-manufacturing Confectionery-making Cycle and motor engineering Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Engineering (general) Fellmongering, tanning, and boiling-down Firewood-cutting . . .. Fish curing and canning Flax-milling Flour-milling Gas-manufacturing Honey-packing I (Excluding Auckland City, shown separately.] 8 18 64 4 1 3 21 .. '.'. 1 2 65 L20 253 6 8 17 2 3 36 18 26 L50 3 ■< 4o 2 7 69 3 7 31 2 21 177 20 32 66 1 20 43 His 1 2 K) 3 1 3 1 .. 12 7 1 5 6 12 1 2 9 65 101 2 2 23 3!» 194 2 98 14.. 4 2 31 .. 1 8 65 408 1 1 6 43 .. ... ... .. .) 2 6 1 83 2 1 94 25 438 31 41 KM 48 7S 41 203 121 231 13 17 23 12 249 256 loo 39 481 50 36 1 7 1 22o 21 43 142 3 14 61 17 53 55 3 4 5 15 12 94 13 12 11 50 35 4 1 201 15 42 136 3 8 46 17! 1 36 42 5 5 13 13 105 11 1 8 12 22 1 6 1 3 1 9 1 3 5 6 1 6 4 36 2 1 1 2 2 38 1 5 1 210 16 42 136 11 46 182 41 49 5 1 5 13 13 111 17 3 8 12 58 1 8 1 >; 7.371 2.557 48 35,021 2,656 19.550 5.652 5,359 4.472 33,432 it.7(12 23.175 1.186 460 75:; 76 1,603 1,496 8,398 27.812 7.182 3.668 19,429 10.423
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Number of Persons employed. ii Number of Workrooms Employing IIit I* Total Wages paid j _• Males. Females. Trade. CO &1 j & o Mo a 31 S c S3 § e a Total. the Year. NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— cofKinaed. E Jam-making and fruit-preserving Kauri-gum sorting and packing Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime and cement manufacturing Manure-manufacturing Meat slaughtering and freezing Monumental masonry Musical-instrument making and repairing Olco and tallow working Paint and varnish manufacturing] Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing .. ... Printing and publishing Pumice-insulating manufacturing | .. Saddle and harness manufacturing Sail, tent, and cover making Sausage-casing preparing Sawmilling Shirt and underclothing making and plain sewing Sign and ticket writing Soap, oil, starch, and soda-crystals manufacturing Stone-crushing Tailoring Watch and jewellery making and repairing Whale-oil production Wine-making Wool and hemp dumping 2 3 19 ....... 4 .. 8 2 2 86 3 59 3 9 299 .. j .. 2 15 1 5 23 1 3 .. 7 .... 1 1 ..35 36 71 .. 1 28 26 111 12 18 16 16 26 62 2 3 2 18 37 74 1,091 11 ..2 .. 2 ..5 7 41 5 5 21 8 8 127 14 77 3 2 15 8 40 17 106 2 22 52 88 62 311 4 2 15 29 15 2 143 212 16 104 5 20 1,202 2 4 66 21 340 20 8 2 11 6 9 19 10 10 3 2 2 2 4 9 3 50 17 70 83 5 1 1 99 1-1 2 4 3 11 15 6 3 3 1 3 2 9 2 45 27 73 60 5 2 1 95 14 8 2 6 2 1 1 2 4 9 1 1 1 39 10 2 2 10 i 3 11 17 6 3 3 5 2 1 4 4 9 2 49 36 74 1 1 109 5 2 2 2 105 14 8 6 11 1,729 1,991 30 10,075 6,903 34,743 250 316 1.368 4.369 704 26 12,369 19,853 1,513 7.636 395 1,990 126,829 25 405 4.712 450 22.387 ■ 1.941 160 18 1.5(56 336 630 4,025 106 231 106 231 265 265 \ 5,593 \ 5,593 1,326 1 1,326 1 ! 1,357 [,357 153 153 21 21 1 1.531 1,531 500,818 500,818
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TARANAKI INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Bacon-curing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding | • ■ Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting Brick and tile making Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Brush and broom manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream-separating Butter-box making 1 Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making Clothing-manufacturing Coopering Cycle-engineering Dentist rv (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Electric lighting and power-generating Engineering Fellmongering, tanning, and boiling-down Firewood-cutting Flax-milling Flour-milling Gas-manufacturing Laundry (European) Laundry (Chinese) Meat-freezing Monumental masonry Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and bookbinding Saddlery and harness making Sail, tent, and oilskin manufacturing Sawmilling .. ■ • • • Seed-cleaning ;ind grain-crushing Shirt-making Tailoring Umbrella manufacturing and repairing Underclothing .. • ■ Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wool-dumping • • 1 1 I 21 1 16 24 43 113 ..3 8 28 2 1 17 57 .... 10 1 12 4 2 25 '.'. .. i2 352 .'. 2 31 12 16 42 9 18 79 .... 1 1 5 1 .. j 5 4 13 ..1 1 5 .. 23 1 22 4 14 29 3 19 11 21 2 1 18 1 4 5 12 185 1 1 4 1 2 17 21 31 4 18 70 3 7 9 28 .... 2 4 5 3 108 1 8 6 5 47 18 ..1 .... 2 4 1 1 1 3 1 43 1 2 7 5 19 6 i 4 34 5 2 4 2 41 1 23 17 180 48 75 10 13 31 365 33 70 106 11 22 12 100 23 47 22 11 21 19 6 4 205 6 7 2 69 104 44 11 117 8 136 1 1 6 1 14 79 26 61 2 4 36 10 26 24 1 2 16 13 43 2 5 8 10 13 1 2 2 4 11 3 4 2 25 14 30 5 16 6 2 41 1 4 7 1 14 65 22 52 2 3 30 128 20 18 2 15 10 35 1 7 8 9 12 1 4 5 11 2 5 2 18 27 13 6 2 38 1 3 7 1 1 4 1 3 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 2 3 5 5 3 -I2 1 14 2,305 3 1,791 69 16.830 23 4.161 52 6.599 2 1.103 3 964 30 3,062 1 131 40.146 1 4,533 21 5,628 22 13,100 1 701 2 106 15 1,523 10 1.<I69 37 3,450 8 3,352 9 3.836 9 2,045 12 990 2 1.352 1 221 4 2,955 5 366 11 286 4 31.508 2 597 5 177 2 36 21 6.278 14 11.753 27 2,925 5 584 18 9.772 6 1.058 9 41 9.297 1 44 3 13 7 714 1 166 110 219 1,425 54 110 219 1,425 51 83 83 100 100 1,991 1,991 580 580 615 615 40 40 3 658 197.444 I
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Number of Persons employed. li Number cf Workrooms Employing Total Wages paid during the Year. Trade. Males. Females. u £-£- Mo 60S ? it G 53 2; l> 1— t el i I i 00 OR 5 8 o a I Total. WELLINGTON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. (Excluding Wellington City, shown separately.) e Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Agricultural-implement manufacturing Bacon-curing Basket and wickerware manufacturing Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boatbuilding and shipwrighting Boot making and repairing .. Boot-polish manufacturing .. Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing, malting, bottling, &c. Brick, tile, and drainpipe making Brushware'-manufacturing Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream-separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making Cement-pipe making Coffee and spice grinding Coopering and box and case making Cycle and motor engineering Chemicals, drugs, and patent-medicines manufacturing.. Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Electric power and light generating .. Embroidery and regalia making Engineering (general) Engraving 6 14 72 3 1 1 15 1 2 6 17 5 5 18 1 3 i> lit 9 9 51 328 II'.) 7 11 15 77 3 5 2 12 II 146 6 15 67 2 2 5 97 1 A ■_• 93 5 40 350 11 54 188 .. 2 30 73 338 -.) 7 12 31 '.'. '.'. 33 43 78 1 1 2 5 6 IS 1 8 122 220 2 1 .. lo 1 5 30 59 172 1 1 8 5 1 1 7 1 1 29 225 1 96 17 55 2'.) 57 798 116 2 90 104 99 396 262 111 9 -I 51 155 4' 67 567 3 II 263 1 36 1 8 252 79 143 13 32 128 34 84 440 3 10 85 17 15.", 4 1 34 1 13 6 4 9 6 255 88 146 13 25 118 200 77 114 3 3 13 83 45 171 4 5 1 20 1 2 1 15 2 ■ ■ 3 11 3 9 11 1 1 is 10 1 2 2 1 15 6 5 9 7 270 90 146 16 36 118 203 86 127 3 3 14 84 15 186 5 1 8,693 2,949 3,549 2,057 4.135 59,88!) :>7."> 10,612 38 21,343 11,852 8,815 2& • 11,893 41.662 25.71)7 46,367 949 226 4,194 12,427 61 4,861 20. 11)5 133 1.155 325 28,795
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Fellmongering, tanning, and wool-scouring Firewood-cutting and grain-crushing.. Fish-curing Flax-milling Flour-milling Fruit and vegetable preserving Gas-manufacturing Gun- and lock-smithing . . Hat and cap making Hosiery-knitting Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime-burning Manure-manufacturing Meat freezing and preserving* Monumental masonry Paint-mixing Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and bookbinding .Sail, tent, and oilskin manufacturing Saddlery and harness making Sauce, pickles, and condiment making Sausage-casing making Sawmilling Seed-cleaning Sewing-machine and small-tool repairing Sheep-dip manufacturing Soap and starch manufacturing Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Toy-manufacturing Umbrella making and repairing Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wine-making Woollen-milling Wool-dumping i .. . 5 t 4 8 1 2 3 3 42 49 8 ! 11 1 4 2 6 1 2 9 3 1 13 1 2 "2 3 3 "2 27 4 7 1 85 58 j 9 27 1 2 20 26 16 1 1 226 31 889 26 33 117 2 1 2 5 7 17 50 437 11 10 10 9 157 258 19 102 43 811 12 16 20 214 39 15 63 3 "2 .. 1 "l 21 3 3 *21 3 < • 2 1 6 8 S 2 2 7 7 1 7 1 1 .17 "4 "6 45 20 13 17 9 1 1 1 190 3 6 I'll 36 889 28 110 121 12 7 17 52 472 16 19 29 16 284 430 55 142 18 46 835 12 1 J 26 20 554 13 64 31 65 33 7 1 2 2 2 4 36 54 1 8 12 13 10 99 52 84 8 3 78 5 4 1 4 7 134 3 28 5 20 34 4 9 9 10 1 4 31 38 1 7 2 7 11 16 11 98 31 8 80 4 1 75 5 3 1 9 115 1 1 36 16 45 4 1 1 1 1 3 6 20 1 1 1 3 32 23 "2 3 1 r i 5 I 2 27 34 55 1 15 2 2 5 32 38 10 7 7 11 16 11 104 52 81 5 4 109 5 3 1 3 9 138 1 2 36 4 2 16 24,213 3.583 360 100,690 3,055 5,080 21,136 212 522 561 2,389 200 2,203 5,892 51,559 1.185 1.18-2 2.590 1.356 27,608 45,180 3.115 13,391 746 3.621 86.533 954 33 94 2.147 911 220 35i i 5,677 336 2,702 6.345 394 1,045 5,946 209 466 586 8,646 2,346 2,168 234 20 2,422 812.611 _ 'Other hands employed in connection with this industry are this year shown separately as follows: Fcllmongering, 138 hands, £9,778 wages; manure and tallow, 45 hands, £5,241 wages sausage-casing, 14 hands, £1,120 wages; tinsmithing (plumbing), 5 hands, £514 wages ; total wages, £10,05 !.
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Number of Persons employed. ■as Males. Females. Ik Number of Workrooms employing Total Wages paid Trade. to 2 or -« ■ 2 Mβ £ t<DQ © ill 1 § 00 <£ £1 si si Total. the Year. mar: ■BOROUGH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. E Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boatbuilding and ship-repairing Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting, &c. Brick and tile making Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream-separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door manufacturing Cycle-engineering Dress and millinery making Engineering and shipvrighting Fellmongering, tanning, &c. Fencing (iron) manufacturing Firewood-cutting and grain-crushing Flax-milling Flour-milling Gas-manufacturing Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Manure-manufacturing Meat freezing and preserving Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and bookbinding Saddlery and harness making Sail anil tent manufacturing [[ 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 4 1 1 6 .. ! .. 4 1 14 27 1 4 .... 1 3 .. 7 6 .... 1 12 10 2 I 5 11 1 10 12 53 5 6 .... 3 24 '' 1 5 1 24 7 9 97 6 5 1 15 7 6 41 7 5 14 13 10 7 12 12 67 14 42 25 4 7 109 6 5 2 • 2 1 26 6 10 1 4 5 1 7 24 5 9 5 1 1 4 5 3 1 2 3 3 1 27 2 6 10 3 3 5 6 6 12 1 1 6 2 1 1 "8 4 3 1 2 1 7 2 1 • * 3 1 27 2 6 10 3 3 5 6 7 20 12 4 2 1 6 9 3 3 1 1 1 1 8 6 3 1 893 629 3,120 504 332 934 1.544 817 659 1,020 1,192 7.425 1,052 1,694 913 1.886 109 746 5,464 679 727 94 2 ■ 5 2 50 7 11 6 19 1 6 1 1 5 54 20 31 6 2 8 4 3 1 512 3,336 1,954 3,789 608 99
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Sausage-casing manufacturing Sawmilling Tailoring .. i Watch and jewellery making and repairing O Wool and hemp dumping . . r 4 1 2 05 3 12 2 3 25 J 78 520 3 "4 32 8 25 4 08 27 5 9 683 11 3 1 168 1 8 6 3 4 170 3 1 16 1 'I 3 4 187 357 10,475 1,897 614 304 56,378 25 7S 520 3 32 25 683 168 ITU 16 187 56,37: M Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Bacon-curing Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing BlacksmitMng and coachbuilding Boot making and repairing . . Boxmaking Bread and small-goods manufacturing Browing, malting, &c. Brick and tile manufacturing Butchers' small- oods manufacturing Butter and cheese manufacturing Cabinet-making and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door manufacturing Cycle-engineering .. .. ' Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Engineering and shipwrighting Pellmongering, tanning, &c. Firewood-cutting and corn-crushing Fish preserving and canning Flax-milling Flour-milling Fruit-preperving and jam-making Gas-manufacturing .. • Hosiery-manufacturing Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime-burning Manure manufacturing .Meat freezing and preserving Monumental masonry NELSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. 1 3 12 14.. 7 1 25 7 10 20 24 14 5.. 1 4 14 24 3 23 0 5 2 4 22 10 18 10 22 89 5 2 9.. 3 8 : 1 3 9 31 8 1 1 19 1 2 5 24 1 li 4 7 19 3 .1 :: : :: l . :: 5 15 3 8 28 9 2 2 2 43 15 3 16 5 18 5-1 10 3 42 26 5 28 28 121 16 70 8 21 31 57 11 4 1 5 15 3 3 16 52 31 6 8 1 2 13 34 8 5 12 1 8 3 4 1 9 2 6 2 4 1 2 2 6 4 9 1 33 5 5 9 17 26 5 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 5 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 4 2 41 33 6 5 0 17 30 5 13 1 6 3 7 1 6 3 2 1 2 1 2 1.608 392 4,160 3.535 903 204 1.118 3.002 555 601 2,378 2,450 12,136 1,298 1,238 3,352 80 3,769 522 s<10 195 1,663 746 :\658 1,533 05 303 127 62< 1 1.157 326
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Number of Persona employed. it Number of Workrooms employing Total Wages paid during Trade. Males. Females. ii to 3 -M ° 5 is , ! o = S Total. the Year. NELSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— continued. £ Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing .. Printing and bookbinding Saddlery and harness making Sail, tent, and canvas-goods making Sawmilling Shirt-manufacturing Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Umbrella making and repairing Vinegar-manufacturing Watch and jewellery ma king and repairing Wool, grain, and hop dumping 1 2 2 5 1 3 3 .. .. .. 3 3 3 8 15 26 .. .. .. 49 13 12 ..6 6 23 1 4 4 44 9 7 .. i .. 1 9 10 6 6 .. .. 1 2 .. . . 1 11 2 .. i .. 7 173 .. .. .. 180 66 15 3 2 .. .... 7 7 1 . . 4 2 23 2 12 17 60 13 9 2 1 2 .. .. .. 2 2 1 1 3 9 . . .. .. 13 10 8 .. i .. 5 .. .. .. 5 1 2 ! 69 142 7(i(i 22 65 89 j 1,087 387 329 3 306 3 199 2 .. 11 1,993 2 .. 9 i. 38 1 6 913 2 233 5 .. 50 15,029 2 1 54 3 . . 1 2 4.620 1 1 163 8 1 .602 2 371 28 3 360 90.568 Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Hoot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting Brick and tile manufacturing Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making C: I'inctnia king and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making WESTLAND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. ..4 8 17 1 2 1 33 13 13 8 2(1 97 .. .. .. 125 22 iM 1 1 3 5 7 7 8 8 47 .. .. 1 64 48 46 1 1 27 .. . . .. 29 6 8 4 4 14 .. .. .. 22 2 3 ti 12 .. .. .. 18 18 19 4 Id II ..* 5 4 13 23 1 2 .. 43 13 6 4 7 51 .. .. .. 62 ' 15 11 13 3,278 4 .. 28 16,073 7 598 46 6,721 8 3.817 1 .. 1 2,380 111 1.668 5 1,298 3 . . 9 3,133 2 .. 13 5,685
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Chemicals and drugs manufacturing .. Coffee and spite grinding Cycle-engineering .. *■ Dentistry (mechanical) Dressmaking and millinery Electric power and light generating . . Engineering (general) Pellmongery, wool-scouring, tanning, &c. Fish preserving and canning Flax-milling and ropemaking Gas-manufacturing Grain-crushing Laundry-work (European) Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime-burning Monumental masonry Paint and varnish manufacturing Photography Picture-frame making Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing and bookbinding Saddle and harness making. . Sail, tent, and cover making Sawmilling Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Umbrella making and repairing Watch and jewellery making and repairing 1 1 9 6 lo 1 2 .. 2 15 36 16 41 145 2 8 10 4 11 40 1 .. 15 '.'. '.'. i 2 1 6 2 2 .... 1 4 1 1 .. 1 2 3 2 2 2 7 13 15 5 6 37 12 11 ..2 1 5 .... 1 1 6 18 432 8 3 16 30 25 47 2 3 8 6 32 3 9 2 11 35 1 ! T 1 1 25 11 83 202 10 13 55 16 19 2 5 6 35 82 8 3 456 156 13 1 1 11 26 1 15 5 10 1 4 1 4 5 15 8 7 1 75 22 1 5 i 1 1 13 7 l>7 1 6 3 3 9 2 1 3 8 1 4 1 5 4 13 7 1 60 13 8 3 6 1 6' 18 1 9 1 1 1 13 30 13 3 3 11 3 1 3 8 1 4 1 5 13 11 7 1 78 22 1 21 136 2,020 624 3.053 413 24.381 1,773 361 4,941 2.786 1.348 110 150 33 385 278 2,937 8,446 450 113 57,084 195 9.921 40 1.683 93 1% 1.084 58 109 102 i 1,642 i fii-> •<ai 381 I 350 ?ifi 56 JJI7 407 IfiR 79.9 168.722 93 196 1.084 58 109 J. 1,642 381 L 6W Oh 1 4Ui IOP.i^^ CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing Agricultural-implement manufacturing Asphalt-making Bacon-curing Bagmaking Basket and wickerware manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Boot making and repairing Bread and small-goods manufacturing Brewing and malting Brick, tile, and pottery manufacturing Butchers' small-goods manufacturing (Excluding Chriatohurch City, shown separately.) 1 5 20 .. 1 3 14 10 1 1 2 1 3 17 70 222 ..4 8 39 1 3 6 19 102 2 16 ..8 5 71 5 6 45 4 2 27 17 10 9 4 309 r>9 129 18 87 56 19 5 3 2 174 30 71 12 53 IS 5 2 2 1 1 183 32 80 10 46 2 1 1 2 1 18 5 2 2 1 1 185 33 80 13 t6 1 .(I 1* I.so I 150 117 74 4 Iβ 27.868 5.803 13.157 2,347 7,161 5,040
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Number of Persons employed. 11. if Trade. Males. Females. 3 I — A — - E — PLi Number of Workrooms employing Total Wages paid during Si . ~ - the Tear. c 7 l = 1 Total. 2 A = w CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— continued. £ Butter and cheese making and cream-separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making Coopering Cycle and motor engineering Dentistry (mechanical) Dressmaking and millinery .. Dyeing and cleaning Electric power and light generating .. Engineering (general) Fellmongering, wool-scouring, tanning, &c. Fibrous-plaster working Firewood-cutting and grain-crushing .. ' .. Fish preserving and canning Flax-milling and ropemaking Flour and oatmeal milling Gas-manufacturing Hosiery-manufacturing Laundry- work (European) .. Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime-burning Meat-freezing Monumental masonry Paint and varnish mixing . . Perambulator-making Photography Picture-frame making Plumbing and tinsmithing .. Printing and bookbinding .. Saddlery and harness ..manufacturing. . Sail, tent, and cover making Sausage-casing manufacturing 5 15 90 .. 1 3 8 16 29 7 54 124 17 16 33 .... 4 11 1 3 6 54 104 159 1 1 3 8 1 11 38 10 21 110 .... Ill .... 1 6 3 12 10 80 ..4 8 80 2 3 2 9 5 6 11 592 .- I 1 2 3 .... 2 12 4 .... 1 4 16 15 44 9 20 4!) 2 1 5 7 11 50 2 4 .. .. 1 2 2 17 111 53 L85 66 25 317 12 50 141 3 102 i>2 17 16 1 5 609 6 4 7 9 5 75 86 68 21 28 17 80 42 52 1 1 8 19 2 6 2 7 17 2 1 11 7 2 3 2 5 7 24 17 38 76 15 68 35 13 58 1 6 15 2 5 3 2 14 6 1 8 6 1 3 6 5 22 15 12 3 ■ 2 4 1 11 1 3 8 6 4 1 1 3 2 1 3 76 17 72 36 13 70 1 3 9 23 2 5 3 8 18 6 1 6 1 3 3 1 6 5 22 42 3 9,163 4,204 18.15:3 25 5,127 2,136 13,534 1.323 6.450 7,917 95 589 L82 7. J 22 11.432 2.574 85 681 91 631 54,837 524 366 842 336 531 6.985 5.55(1 821 1.737
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Sawmilling .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 12 Seed-cleaning and grain-crashing .. .. .. .. 1 2 23 Shirt and underclothing making and plain sewing .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 Tailoring .. . . . . .. .. .. .. 9 8 74 18 55 Umbrella making and repairing Watch and jewellery making and repairing .. .. .. 4 12 13 Wool-dumping .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 .. 12 Woollen-nulling .. .. .. .. .. .. 18 12 46 21 15 183 383 2,171 101 193 45 11 14 .. .. 1! 26 1 9 .. .. 9 3 5 4 5 5 103 267 58 4<> 15 .. 55 1 1 1 1 .... 1 29 21 19 .. .. 19 13 2 4 .. .. 4 33 147 4 3 2 9 333 3,364 892 915 71 7 993 3,267 3.804 215 18,242 26 2.253 1,478 11,321 280,196 383 2,171 101 193 333 3,364 892 915 71 7 993 280.191 . : 1_ j_ : I ; I I !__ OTAGO DISTRICT. (Excluding Dunedin City, shown separately-) Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing .. .. .. ! 4 3 13 Agricultural-implement manufacturing .. .. .. 1 1 6 .. .. Bacon-curing .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 Blackamithing and coachbuilding .. .. .. .. 8 55 117 Boot making and repairing.. .. .. .. .. 4 8 13 2 2 Bread and small-goods making) .. .. .. .. 4 25 ' 67 Brewing, malting, &c. .. .. .. .. .. 2 .. 12 Brick, tile, pipe, and pottery making .. .. .. 7 4 30 Butchers' small-goods manufacturing . . .. .. 3 5 10 Butter and cheese making and cream-eeparating .. .. 3 10 67 . . .. ■ Oa Ilinetma king and Upholstering .. .. 2 6 3 Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making .. .. 5 17 51 Chemicals and drugs manufacturing 1 !. . .. .. .. .. 2 2 Cycle and motor engineering .. .. .. .. 3 9 9 Dentistry (mechanical) .. .. .. .. .. 1 3 2 .. 1 Dress and millinery making .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 19 48 Engineering (general) .. . . . . . . . . 4 8 17 Fellmongering, wool-scouring, &c. .. .. .. .. .. .. 28 Firewood-cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fish-preserving .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 Flax-milling .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 11 45 Flour-milling .. .. .. .. .. . . . . 6 66 .. Gas-manufacturing . . . . . . .. . . '. . 1 7 Laund y-work (European) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 1 1 Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime and cement manufacturing . . .. .. . . . . . . 35 Manure-manufacturing . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 1 Meat freezing and preserving* .. .. .. . . 3 8 33 .. Monumental masonry .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 Paint and varnish mixing . . . . .. .. . . . . 2 2 * Other hanils employed in connection with this industry are this year shown separately as follows: Fellmongering 20 10 10 .. .. 10 8 5 3 .. .. 3 ':; 3 5 .. "> 180 113 101 2 .. 103 1 .30 20 18 .. .. 18 96 74 70 .. 70 14 1 1 1 2 41 3 2 1 3 18 24 24 .. 24 80 5 44 1 45 11 5 4 .. i 73 38 37 .. .. 37 1 5 1 2 .... 2 21 8 7 .. 7 2 9 5 5 .. .. 5 64 131 28 29 3 1 33 29 4 2 3 5 28 :5 4 1 .. 5 6 3 .. .. 3 2 1 1 .. 1 59 8 3 4 .. 7 72 17 H 3 .. 17 8 1 2 .. .. 2 2 5 1 2 .... 2 .... 5 1 .. .. 4 35 '2 .. 2 .. 2 1 1 1 .... 1 44 1 .. 1 1 1 1 1 .... 1 4 2 2 .. .. 2 i, 10 hands, £950 wages; sausage-casings, 11 hands, £618 wagee. ■; I' 687 858 238 14.765 2,269 10.582 1.(516 1,831 1,374 7,473 748 0.822 299 869 5,355 3, 1 17 319 209 3,709 8,415 1.090 298 3.557 25 3.610 130 220
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Trade. Number of Persons employed. i Males. Females. i— i 53 it £. SP Number of Workrooms £ | c employing Total S< » Wages paid ■gg o= "= £ ~ = the Year. £g ■" § oS I 3 c 3 I Total. ' to s' - - s - OTAGO DISTRICT— con<t»««J. -t Photography Picture-framing Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing, bookbinding. &c. Saddle and harness making Sail, tent, and cover making Sausage-casing preparing Sawmilling Seed-cleaning and grain-crushing Shirt and underclothing making Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wool-dumping . . .. .. , .. Woollen-milling .. .... 2 4 5 9 15 17 13 41 4 4 18 2 1 119.. 2 15 78 7 10 44 11 1 2 4.. 2 6 12 73 11 I 3 "■2 26 28 3 3 1 54 75 8 4 29 76 26 11 4.5 8 3 5 152 7 2 205 3 3 13 16 17 25 2 2 1 34 5 i 3 3 12 13 17 18 5 2 2 27 5 2 2 1 2 5 2 3 3 12 15 17 2 1 20 5 2 2 32 5 2 2 . 90 478 1 791 8.215 1,522 618 11.785 692 143 517 1(1.984 520 I5.fi!.-) 100 252 951 46 951 46 113 113 206 206 1,668 l.i ,668 513 513 512 5 I ,548 143 :S77 30 5 548 143.377 L 1 ,\r\JKJ tj L*J ■J I — ov O I J^O 1 r-l.Ol i SOUTHLAND DISTRICT. £ Aerated-watci- and cordial manufacturing Agricultural-implement manufacturing Bacon-curing Basket and wicker working.. Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing Blacksmithing and coachbuilding Blindmakinu .. .. .. .. ' Boot making ami repairing Bread and small-goods making Brewing, malting. &c. Brick, tile, pipe, and pottery making Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Butter and cheese making and cream-separating Cabinetmaking and upholstering 6 9 14 i 7 12 31 17.. 1 2 2 11 1 27 54 112 .. 3 9 49 5 4 15 77 21 1 1 41 1 8 18 .. 8 25 100 3 8 15 48 6 3 1 8 4 5 12 29 50 8 26 193 71 9 7 21 43 27 156 71 7 5 5 1 92 22 53 3 9 13 12 7 8 4 4 1 88 26 56 3 9 22 39 1 4 "l 1 1 1 1 10 4 1 1 92 56 10 22 41 11 2.114 4.646 555 7 1.562 16.472 52 6,792 8.652 2.609 3,594 2.648 12.1211 6.431
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Carpentering, joinery, and sash and door making Coffee and spire grinding Coopering Cycle and motor engineering Dentistry (mechanical) Dress and millinery making Dyeing and cleaning Engineering (general) Fellmongering. wool-scouring, &c. Firewood-cutting .. Fish-preserving Flax-milling Flour <;nd oatmeal milling . . Gas-manufacturing Gun- and lock-smithing Hosiery-manufacturing Jam-making Laundry-work (European) .. . . ,. Laundry-work (Chinese) Lime-manufacturing Manure-manufacturing Meat freezing and preserving Monumental masonry Musical-instrument repairing Paper-milling and paper-bag making. . Photography Picture-frame making Plumbing and tinsmithing Printing, bookbinding, &c. Rabbit-preserving Rope and twine working Saddle and harness making Sail, tent, and horse-cover making Sausage-casing manufacturing Sawmiliing Seed cleaning and grain-crushing Sheep-dip manufacturing Shirt and underclothing making Stone quarrying and crushing Tailoring Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wire-mattress making Wool-dumping Woollen-milling 12 14 6 1 11 10 1 11 12 11 2 5 1 14 "3 5 ! 1 37 19 42 5 2 29 ' "l 6 5 1 23 12 5 1 5 1 2 33 12 5 1 3 103 2 1 25 11 76 65 12 170 21 27 2 1 7 16 285 1 46 1 1 40 71 24 10 24 435 30 2 9 65 7 2 31 4 43 4 7 11 3 88 1 3 4 7 3 8 8 32 4 117 i 7 3 2 4 72 2 152 5 1 58 30 248 129 71 14 209 25 27 3 5 5 12 16 302 2 1 71 11 •J 75 ]12 29 13 34 6 2 482 31 19 195 17 34 6 :i4 1 1 14 11 40 16 4 1 6 19 2 1 1 2 8 9 2 2 1 5 2 19 13 6 3 26 3 1 40 5 1 2 19 11 1 1 1 31 1 1 18 11 41 3 9 16 1 1 6 5 3 1 1 1 6 2 17 16 6 1 26 3 1 48 1 2 20 : 11 7 1 4 2 8 2 4 12 2 1 1 2 1 4 1 15 1 1 1 1 2 2 i 36 1 20 11 49 14 8 4 28 3 1 1 2 6 5 4 5 1 1 1 6 2 18 20 6 2 26 3 1 63 10 3 I 1 29 11 2 7 1 12.945 611 120 4,076 10.276 266 9,273 6,714 129 1. 20 10.230 2,228 3.M6 292 149 150 174 1,582 1,328 31,848 300 169 4,834 197 96 6,101 12,228 697 1,073 2,794 423 971 66,205 3.150 199 569 903 16,003 1.472 282 2.746 198 198 414 : +14 2.167 2,167 86 175 242 3,282 569 622 86 86 8 8 716 716 292.00 86 175 242 3,282 569 622 <J,^Ua *J\tU ' '__ uu I A.\f £lU£l,\ f\'-t ) l_ i I
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Vote.— The Faciories Act, section 32 («), j>rovides for a minimum wage of 5s. per week, with an annual increase of 3s. up to 20s. capacity in a faotory. |ier week, to be paid to every person working in any Number of Persons employed. " " Males. Females. 3 a" Trade. .o-g, g, Sf Number of Workrooms .2 j? employing Total !» Wages ;§ a paid •gg o c m a £«Qi the \ ear. £ § oS J g S , Total. Food TRADES — Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing .. .. 43 98 4(i2 1(1 1 3 620 Bacon and ham curing . . .. .. .. 8 25 200 .. I 2 "236 Baking-powder manufacturing .. .. .. 6 ( .i 12 1 "> 33 Biscuit and confectionery manufacturing •.. .. 92 HO 353 107 228 228 1,148 Bread and small-goods manufacturing .. .. 91 262 1.117 2 12 22 1.536 Brewing, malting, and bottling .. .. .. 26 68 767 2 .. 1 864 Butchers' small-goods manufacturing .. .. 27 63 386 2 | 2 480 Butter, cheese, and preeerved-milk manufacturing .. 36 ■ 154 1.343 12 14 27 1.586 Coffee and spice grinding .. .. ' .. .. 8 16 36 3 .. 1 64 Kish curing, preserving, and canning.. .. .. 4 7 113 .. 1 4 129 Flour and oatmeal milling .. .. .. .. 14 34 361 .. .. 2 411 Fruit-preserving and jam-making .. .. .. 16 33 93 21 52 85 300 Honey-packing Meat-freeaing, Ac. .. .. .. .. .. 64 152 3.324 .. 16 9 3.565 Pickles, sauces, and condiment manufacturing .. 13 26 75 23 43 38 218 Rabbit preserving and packing .. .. .. .. 10 55 . . .. . . 65 Sausage-casing preparing .. .. .. .. - r ) 20 183 .. .. .. 208 Sugar-refining .. .. .. .. .. 2 48 229 279 Tea blending and packing .. .. .. .. 53 36 52 8 18 12 179 Vinegar-making .. .. • ■ .. .. . ■ • • 2 .. .. .. 2 Wine and apple-cider making .. .. .. .. 1 16 .. .. .. 17 620 236 33 1.148 1.536 864 480 1.586 64 129 411 300 3.565 218 65 208 279 179 17 191 52 75 "144 70 545 122 15 45 63 27 6 27 8 9 29 2 195 46 3 42 903 78 506 738 16 51 54 20 8 23 8 J 35 10 12 6 2 9 13 18 16 1 2 18 io 12 2 1 11 6 1 3 26 1 1 209 53 5 62 916 102 506 756 17 53 73 27 44 32 14 20 1 10 62,111 23.774 3,205 79.751 162,068 112,340 51,435 171.195 5,785 12.177 t9,563 16,516 386,612 13.251 2,1 1 1 20,083 tl,816 11.054 163 1.207 . Clothing Trades — ■ Corset and belt making .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 5 7 Dress and millinery making .. .. .. 1 1 36 810 1,944 2,375 5,167 Embroidery and regalia making .. .. .. 1 .. .. 1 5 8 15 Fur-goods manufacturing .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 3 .. 1 7 7 5,167 15 7 2 949 4 6 3 920 i 7 4 125 27 3 1.072 7 4 280 202.072 391
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Hat and cap making I Fosiery-knitting .. Ready-made-clothing manufacturing. . Shirt and underclothing manufacturing Tailoring . . I Fmbrella making and repairing Woollen-milling Leather TradesBoot and shoe manufacturing and repairing .. Portmanteau and leather-goods making Saddlery, harness, and whip manufacturing Tanning, currying, and leather-dressing [ron and Metal Trades — Agricultural -implement manufacturing Blacksmithing and eoachbuilding < 'utlery-grinding, and saw and tool repairing Cycle and motor engineering, and sewing and typewriter machine repairing Kngineering. iron, copper, and brass founding, electrical engineering, and range and stove making ( rUn and lock smithing, and sporting-goods manufacturing Plumbing, gasfttting, and tinsmithing Steel-ceiling manufacturing Wirework (fencing and mattress, &c. making) Sμ ipwRiGHTiNG Tea des — Ship, scow. boat, and yacht building and repairing Woodworking Trades — Billiard-table manufacturing Blindmaking ('abinetmaking, upholstering, and wood carving and turning Carpentering and joinery Coopering and boxmaking Sawmilling and sash and door making Chemical ami Treatment ok By-product Trades — Candle, soap, starch, and soda manufacturing Chemicals, drugs, and patent-medicines manufacturing .. Fly-paper and boot-polish manufacturing Inkmaking (writing and printing inks) Manure-manufacturing 4 33 73 51 142 86 41 274 139 253 274 36 3 2 176 133 13 127 20 11 15 60 13 197 201 9 137 16 94 903 3 220 896 521 23 j 74 4 6 445 432 26 374 37 22 9 55 252 46 1.324 12 547 1.631 45 578 231 491 2.035 i 8 427 2,681 13 992 53 \ 789 29 22 1.247 1,544 165 4,385 209 83 294 19 209 131 220 14 133 141 12 4 1 5 9 10 ■ ■ 64 88 I 31 40: 524 765 257 529 662 1,700 17 26 283 670 218 427 16 11 12 10 1 3 8 6 2 5 1 .. 1 "i "4 32 64 20 10 35 44 6 4 240 101 1.843 982 1.176 75 1.755 2.760 90 835 251 627 3.212 12 789 3.848 26 1.788 4 86 899 36 37 1.969 2,109 207 4,887 305 205 12 303 16 17 22 108 744 28 562 18 378 22 1.281 10 ' 366 322 520 64 16 544 1,086 23 447 31 31 3 I 22 16 16 111 576 18 513 10 365 34 1.183 340 223 12 450 26 45 422 605 1 32 365 24 3 27 9 4 13 156 28 12 63 13 81 45 12 2 53 48 140 10 10 1 20 11 13 24 2 4 5 5 32 g 30 1 26 20 35 135 ! 745 21 19 565 15 379 43 : 1.251 353 336 13 495 27 59 484 658 39 535 36 46 ; 3 38 15.757 4,498 116.379 39,961 523,352 4.077 140.307 250,837 7.724 73.775 31,118 74.86!) 287,942 1 ,295 62,531 408.787 2.4 Hi 161.390 590 5,624 74,608 1,679 3,452 186.189 203,380 22.037 r>39.165 27,333 16,168 142 623 33. 175
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Trade. Chemical and Treatment of By-produce Trades — continued. Oil canning and packing . . . . . . . . 1 Paint, varnish, and glue making . . .. . . :i Sheep-dip manufacturing .. .. .. Wax-vesta manufacturing .. .. .. .. L0 Number of Persons employi Male.. F« 4 26 17 r>7 2 3 .. 2 19 29 Male. Number of Persons employed. lee. Females. red. (•males. 62 81 i 31 82 203 z § Number of Workrooms _r s employing 2 13 1 24 25 2 .. 2 2 ■ Total. L4 2 Total Wages paid during the Year. 2,370 9.271 293 11,302 Ornamental and Minor Art Trades Electroplating and engraving .. .. .. 7 Glass bevelling, silvering, Sec. . . .. .. 7 Lapidary-work .. .. .. .. .. 1 Ornamental sign and ticket writing . . , . . .. :! Picture framing and gilding . . . . . . 20 Toy, mat, and artificial-limb making. . . . . . 7 12 27 1 1(1 18 3 6 12 22 68 1 2 16 1 2 3 "l 3 2 12 2 3 52 35 25 125 31 27 21 1 7 I 2 ... 4 .. .. 16 15 101 84 1 12 8 1 22 3 4 15 85 (I 1,212 3,722 386 2,129 8,484 1,33 1 Stone, ('lav. and Allied Trades — Asphalt and concrete-block and pipe manufacturing Brick, tile, and pottery manufacturing .. .. 39 Fibrous-plaster working . . . . . . . . I Lime and cement manufacturing .... . . . . 2 Monumental masonry .. .. .. .. 10 Pumice grinding and working Slate-working Stone quarrying and crush ing Light, Heat, and Power Producing and DistribdtingElectric power and light generating . . . . . . 4 Gas, coke, and coal-taT manufacturing . .. 3 Miscellaneous Trades Ammunition and fireworks manufacturing .. . . 1 Basket, wickerware. and perambulator manufacturing . . 30 Brush and broom manufacturing .. .. .. 11 57 88 855 21 35 17 354 21 123 ..i 16 8 318 9 200 25 894 3 19 10 40 123 2 11 81 21 1 1 2 22 27 13 12 18 19 57 (•82 60 373 155 16 326 213 925 82 220 161 17 26 142 91 35 8 21 16 $||3 12 II 4 52 34 5 ... 1 1 1 25 29 11 1 in L9 6 2 11 38 12 4 1 1 .. 1 52 40 9 16 10 3 2 26 134 20 39 1 1 II 27 54 49 15 1,782 107,700 6,562 15,549 19,831 1.513 68 31,538 30,980 132,335 5,331 17,873 12,497
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These figures do not include ciie various Government railway workshops, and the Government Printing Oflico in Wellington. 1909-10. 1910-11. Increase. Total number of factories registered ... ... 12,302 1j!.7(W 466 The total number of workrooms shown in statistics above is 13,114. The actual number of factories is 12,768, the difference in the total be.iut; accounted for by the fact that in several factories more than one trade is carried on. 1909-10. 1910-11. Increase. Total number of hands engaged in factories registered... 77,806 7S,79O 984
Calico, flax, and jute-bag manufacturing Carpet-sewing and quiltmaking Chuff and firewood catting and corn-crushing Cigarette, cigar, and tobacco preparing Cork-cutting and bark-milling Dentistry (piechanical) Dyeing, cleaning, and Eeather-dressing .. .. j FeUmongering, wool-scouring, &c. Flax milling and dressing Flock-milling Hairworking (wigs, &c.) .. .. . . .. ■ Incandescent-mantle manufacturing .. Kauri-gum sorting and packing Lamp milking ;ind repairing Laundry-work (European) Laundry- work (Chinese) Lead-headed-nai] making Leadlight-working and window-glazing Musical-instrument making and repairing Optical and scientific instrument manufacturing Paper-milling, paper-bag making, and cardboard-box making Photography Pneumatic lives, covers, and rubber-goods manufacturing Printing, bookbinding, and stationery-manufacturing .. ' Rag-sorting and marine-stores preparing Elope and twin* manufacturing .., Sails, tents. Rags, and oilskins manufacturing Seed cleaning and packing, «fcc. Watch and jewellery making and repairing Wool, hemp, and hop pressing, and hide sorting and packing 1 1 8 25 33 42 1 1 1 2 5 1 12 291 15 16 67 3,137 12 1 1 51 10 88 140 1 1 8 3 11 8 5 14 458 29 29 10 143 Hi 7,385 170 L39 1 ,29 1 1.779 13 15+ 96 28 32 6 130 59 1 ,98 1 29 98 102 138 316 27S 39,750 : 8 4 1 9 33 40 13 137 10 2,264 19 2 9 1 7 6 173 66 57 29:5 55 7 1 5,387 13 1 12 "5 85 21 _ i 126 48 110 290 5 1 8,481 52 15 199 18 3 :S27 85 1.112 1,961 20 29 15 L63 738 28 [4 49 58 11 310 25:; 3,450 41 L42 256 167 5:5i > 290 66,404 4 L40 8 4 220 75 138 10 19 187 289 13 5 11 Kit) 275 18 55 27 2:55 12,386 I 3 154 10 212 46 81 69 6 9 1 21 L42 205 13 24 6 4 1115 213 11 48 53 217 49 1L386 ! 23 115 1 I 17 7 2 75 6 3 1-1 '.I 1,390 14 1 6 5 25 3 2 1 338 _J 1 5 4 154 10 212 118 1 85 L0 27 L65 205 4 14 l>4 16 107 313 8 .VI 56 232 58 13,114 i 2.700 937 17,649 998 48 31.157 5.414 132,422 154.820 1,287 762 18.192 140 42,587 1.459 978 4,436 6,270 1,417 22,159 15,549 489 379,434 3,001 13.321 16.532 49,469 25,665 5,981.070 3,137 7,385 39,750 2,264 5,387 8,481 66,404 12,386 11,386 1,390 338 13.114 5,981,07( * Some of the females are also employed as attendants.
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Nature of Fin Number of Persons engaged. r Employees. Employers. n f Male. ; Female. Male. | Female. Persons rngaged in Shops. Total Persons N ■nsiasod in f Shops. Ti BhoU ■'T^,"" dumber .. i.i ) Shops. " Total Vftges paid fin lag the leu. Auctioneers.. Basketware and perambulator sellers .. Booksellers Kuril and shoe repairers Bread and small-goods sellers.. Butchers (Hiemista and herbalists Clothiers and meroers Coal and firewood dealers Crockery and glassware sellers Cyrli- and motor-car sellers Dairy-produce sellers Drapers and milliners Dyers and cleaners .. Kanoy-goods Beliefs .. h'ishmongere Klorisis and ecedsmeo Fruiterers and oonfeotioners (European) Fruiterer* and confeotioners (Chinese) .. Furniture-dealers Grindery and leather sellers .. (oncers and storekeepers l»un mid sporting-requisite sellers Hairdressers and tobacoonists.. Ironmongers and hardware merchant* .. Marine stores Music and musioal-instrunient sellers .. i iptical-goods sellers Paint and paperhanging sellers I'a w n brokers Photographic-material sellers .. Picture and frame dealers Produce and grain merohants.. Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness selling .. Second-hand dealers .. Sewing and other machine dealers Ship-chandlers Tea and coffee dealers Tinware and plumbers' requisite sellers I rmbreUa-sellers Watchmakers and jewellers .. Wine-sellers Woodwftrc and timber merchants AUCKLAND (CITY). :>!i !l 15 2 I 2 2 110 24 64 2(1 .. I 35 H 175 , li) .. j IS 54 60 3 238 28 54 2 120 4 58 135 Hi 106 12 1 33 9 7 17 2 4 ii 9 80 13 3a 5 304 167 78 56 2 I 2 7 29 Iβ 21 ..18 I 17 28 8 5 2. 12 37 122 91 19 82 12 38 I 4 in 82 249 31 111 2 4 .. . . . i>4 IS (IS 2 117 Iβ 2(i 7 .. I .. .. j 22 8 13 I 4 .. :; is r, 12 I . . 4 5 4 4 3 .. 21 II 2 19 7 75 232 32 14 !l 3 24 3 2 15 '.» 20 II !) In .. 4 :i 71 :t 21 1 :i 8 .. 28 15 56 2 I 2 I I .. ! 88 ii 168 273 136 32(1 182 258 I!) 133 S(I4 0 7:! Ill 41 262 19 133 1 SOU 16 182 159 8 41 7 lij 5 13 24 39 353 36 29 10 11 3 96 12 99 3 I 14 1 82 17(1 59 s< 1 i>1 1(12 28 17 s 13 125 . 2 : 33 43 7 210 III 38 1 240 1(12 21 i I 17 q 13 4 ■> 211 24 38 20 23 Id •> 3 22 8 51 I. I £ 6,74 1 360 7.222 5,137 4,488 20,503 7.201 15,874 4,672 755 i>22 11,778 'ili.Tiil 252 2.(i3d 1,531 2,667 2,447 12,369 44<> 16,078 I.IDI 7.5S.-, 14,861 l>12 3,431 201 5.N7O 16« l>48 172 1,164 I2.2S7 1,180 559 2.217 1,208 t.27!l 280 3,877 108 312 WELLINGTON (CITY). Auctioneers.. Basketware and perambulator sellers .. Booksellers limit and shoe retailers Bread and small-goods sellers.. Butchers Chemists and h< rbalists ( 'Mliiurs Coal, firewood, and produce dealers Crpokery and glassware sellers Cycle ami motor-car sellers Dairy-produce sellers Drapers ami milliners Dyers anil cleaners Electrical fittings and supplies Fancy-goods dealers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners (European| Fruiterers and oonfeotioners (Chinese) .. Furnil ore-dealers .. .. Grindery and leather sellers .. Grocers and storekeepers Gun and sporting-requisite sellers Hairdressers and tobacconists.. Ironmongery and hardware merchants.. Meniere and hatters Music and musioal-instrumeni sellers .. Optical-goods sellers Paint and paperhanging sellers Pawnbrokers 14 I .. 4 51 27 50 IS 2:! 30 118 4 35 13 24 3 1st li 86 I 49 6 42 1 34 1 34 I 40 I 56 li 8 5 ii .. 20 36 6 33 300 429 60 29 1 4 3 i> 2 2 .. 4 29 22 ' 12 15 .. 16 1 21 13 M 3 II 17 112 89 ii .. 131 44 II 39 13 2 3 273 50 1st (I .7 2 4 .. 80 5 96 178 111 10 159 7 :i(i I 41 IS 0 I 2 13 4 20 II.. ii 111 I c I4li 175 75 278 97 7(1 108 l<1 21. 75 818 s 13 67 31 48 21 m 137 94 IS 5 L8 13 1SI 2(17 113 68 ;! 37 / \ 3 83 122 27 S3 48 38 Iβ 5 20 30 !M 3 i> 32 15 II 176 75 38 3 192 3 s<1 13 43 14 •> .>.> i> 2.201 86 6,543 5,337 3,593 22,849 :!,iiii'.i 3,584 5.137 1.113 :i.-.i 3.303 86,178 l(>4 *.->5 1,931 1,08!) 2.72S 1,335 275 7,4(»1 1.381 32.1 nil 882 ' 6,593 24,600 8,699 5,441 36 1.52(1 120
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Number of Persons engage) Number of Persons engaged. Total Numbpl . Total Employees. Kmp.oyers. Jg™, of *«" Shops. &nops - the Year. Male. Female. Mnle. ' Female. *T ! Nature of Business. Employees. Kmploj lyers. e Total Persona engaged in Shops. Numbe of Shops. or v 1. Total Wages paiiI durin' , the Year. Male. Female. Mnlo. ' Female. WELLINGTON (CITY)— cmdin ued. Photographic-material sellers .. .. .. 5 8 13 Pioture and picture-frame dealers .. .. :S :j 10 Produce and grain merchants.. .. .. I .. I Refreshment-room keepers .. .. .. 21 173 r>8 Saddlery ami harness sellers .. .. .. (i 2 20 Sail, tent, and oanvas-goods sellers .. .. .. .. 2 Second-hand dealers . . .. .. . 4 .. 25 Sewing and other machine sellers .. .. 5 II :! Tea and ooffee dealers .. .. .. :S :i 4 Tinware and plumbers' requisite sellers .. 8 2 20 Umbrella-sellers .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 Watchmakers and jewellers .. .. .. 14 7 :il Wine and spirit retailers .. .. .. .. .. I Wire-woven goods dealers .. .. .. I .. ;{ Woodwaro and timber merchant* .. .. 14 I 5 1 Hi 9 27 16 2 208 28 2 38 19 10 30 3 52 I 4 20 10 13 I 80 21 2 36 7 4 21 3 :s:i I «> 7 £ 869 365 130 11.799 l>89 219 1,170 471 927 2,723 1,905 CHRI8TCHURCH (CITY). Agrioultural-implement sellers .. .. 15 3 1 Basketware and perambulator sellers .. .. .. .. r> Bird and bird-cage dealers .. .. .. .. .. I Booksellers and stationers .. .. .. 60 27 :i(i Bool and slide retailers .. .. .. 6] 21 117 Bread and small-goods sellers.. .. .. 17 :S7 27 Butchers .. .. .. .. .. )44 14 103 Chemists and herbalists .. .. .. 77 3 ; 35 I Clothiers .. .. .. .. .. 20 4 41 Coal and firewood dealers .. .. .. 7(i .. 31 Crookery and glassware sellers .. .. 4 s 4 Cycle and motor-car sellers .. .. .. .">2 (i 43 Dairy-produce sellers . . . . .. 13 l> 4 Drapers and milliners .. .. .. 4)3 US 63 Dyers and oleaners .. .. .. .. 2 3 4 , Fancy-goods dealers .. .. .. .. :) 25 II Feather and fur sellers .. .. .. .. .. I Fishmongers .. .. .. ■ 20 8 2!) Florists and seedsmen .. .. .. 3 0 4 Fruiterers and oonfeotioners .. .. .. 10 52 01 Furniture-dealers .. .. .. .. 70 20 35 Grindery and leather dealers . .. .. 5 .. 4 Grocers and storekeepers .. .. ■■ 256 i>0 221 (■nil and sporting-requisite selleis .. .. 4 .. 1 Hairdressers and tobacconists.. .. .. 82 .. 74 Matters and mercers.. .. .. .. 36 2 22 Ironmongery and hardware merchants.. .. 157 18 22 ' Music and musical-instruiiienl sellers .. .. 23 13 11 Optical-goods sellers .. .. .. . . 3 Paint and paperhanging sellers .. . . *1 3 25 Pawnbrokers .. .. .. .. 2 .. 3 Photographic-material sellers .. .. ., 6 o 11 Picture and frame dealers . . . . . . 5 2 14 Produce-merchants .. .. . .. 30 . . 10 Refreshment-room keepers .. .. .. Iβ 99 23 Saddle, harness, and leather-goods dealers . . (i 1 23 Sail, tent, and oanvas-goods sellers .. .. 2 .. 5 Second-hand dealers .. .. .. :i 2 11 Sewing and other machine sellers .. .. ..- 1 Tea and coffee dealers . . .. .. 4 1 1 Tinware and plumbers' requisite sellers .. oil 2 27 Umbrella-sellers .. .. .. .. .. I 3 Watchmakers and jewellers . . .. . . 45 I 31 Woodware and timber merchants .. .. ' 33 I 17 !) li !) 3 •> 1 6 1 13 :i 2 92 81 4 1 2 2 1 4 2 12 I Hi 5 1 132 205 90 264 115 05 107 18 102 29 972 11 52 4 59 13 248 125 9 017 5 140 01 199 49 4 73 5 28 21 40 153 30 7 28 2 6 59 4 81 51 • > 4 1 43 119 34 98 38 39 23 5 .54 II 90 is 22 2 2T 4 154 34 4 200 1 73 24 32 13 1 29 3 10 11 16 30 24 4 19 1 2 30 3 37 11 1.455 8,87 I 6,917 2,475 10,485 i>, I 15 2.271 7,039 842 5,025 I,o88 92,500 201 1,317 1,640 905 2,267 11,301 579 29,393 377 0,459 3,563 23,091 3,957 390 4,830 198 984 254 3,015 0,378 704 51 347 104 358 3,151 51 5,614 5,745 DUNEDIN (CITY). Agricultural-implement sellers.. .. .. 5 1 1 2 J Auctioneers.. .. .. .. .. 2!i ."> 8 Baskets are-dealers . . . . . . . . . . I 3 Bird-fanciers .. .. .. .. I I 4 Booksellers and stationers .. . . . . ti2 .'is 35 Boot and shoo retailers . . .. .. 34 30 IL5 Bread and small-g Is sellers.. .. .. 3 37 40 Butchers . . .. .. .. .. 1 75 .. 79 Chemists and herbalists .. .. .. 56 5 38 Coal and firewood dealers .. .. .. 74 4 47 Crockery and glassware dealers .. .. 4 15 7 Cycle and motor-car sellers . . . . .. 21 4 25 Drapers and milliners .. .. .. 300 I 332 r>11 ,2 5 15 :s 4 67 8 42 4 8 147 184 ' 95 L'54 102 125 30 50 1 r<r< 3 7 3 4 II 110 40 60 37 37 8 20 98 739 3,581 41 1)4 7,805 4,390 1,820 19,770 5.380 8,859 1,210 2,018 l>1.941
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Nnmber o< Persons engaged. Nature of Business. Employees. Employers. Male. Female. Male. Female. ' Total Persons engaged in Shops. Number Shop*. d Total Vages paid luring tho Year. Total Wages paid during thi! Year. l_ DUNEDIN (CITY)— continued. £ 2.137 744 1,252 3,049 1(14 5,492 32,083 r>87 6,032 15,314 ">.2(H 7,439 :>.(i4N 150 532 396 39 1,836 2,697 195 £ Fanoy-goods dealers .. .. .. .. I 6 27 10 , 14 Fishmongers .. .. . . ■ • 7 1 ] 3 Florists and seedsmen . • • • • 18 ' 4 7 4 Fruiterers and confectioners (European) .. 211 35 04 76 Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) .. .. 2 .. 13 Furniture-dealers . . . . .. .. 35 II 27 Grocers 256 34 173 ■ 75 Gun and sporting-requisite sellers .. .. 3 4 3 Hairdressers and tobacconists.. .. ■■ 50 12 74 2 [ronmongers and hardware dealers .. •■ 13(5 26 16 Mercers and halters . . . . . . ..51 8 44 .Music and musioal-instrumeni dealers .. .. 4< 10 8 .. Paint and paporhanging sellers ■ ■ ■ ■ 14 7 20 Pawnbrokers .. ■• •■ • 1 ■■_ "*■ Photographic-material sellers .. ■ ■ ■ • 2 7 13 ... Picture and frame dealers .. •. ■ ■ 4 2 12 Portmanteau and leather goods sellers .. .. .. 1 3 Produoe-merchants .. •. • • ■ ■ l^ Refreshment-room keepers .. •• •■ 7 67 20 HI Saddlery and harness sellers .. .. 2:.. 17 Sail, tent, and canvas-jroods sellers Seoond-hand dealers .. .. .. I ■■ ' ! ' Sewing and other machine sellers .. .. 8 4 Tea and coflee merohants ..' .. • ■ • ■ ' Tinware and plumbers'requisite sellers .. 11 26 Umbrella-sellers •• •■ •■ •• ■• 6 Watchmakers and jewellers .. .. .. 40 14 34 57 ( 33 33 104 15 73 538 10 ! 138 178 101 65 77 5 22 IS 4 22 113 19 r> 29 Iβ r> 41 7 90 23 20 t 128 12 23 ■2-ir-3 73 L'l 39 7 20 f 13 11 3 5 28 10 3 29 3 :s 23 0 33 2.137 744 1,252 3,049 1(14 5,492 32,083 r>87 6,032 15,314 ">.2(H 7,439 :>.o4n 150 532 396 39 1,836 2,697 195 142 1,098 (i 1,420 21 1,818 142 1,098 (i 1,420 21 1,818 NORTHERN [NDU8TRIAL DISTRICT. (Exoluding Auckland City, shown separately.) Auctioneers ■ ■ • • ■ • • ■ .. Iβ i Booksellers and stationers .. .. •. 23 32 46 ! 12 Boot, shoe, and leather dealers .. .. 22 128 Bread and pastry sellers .. .. •• 12 19 . 42 Butchers .. 330 6 187 3 Carriage and vehicle sellers . . . . . . . . • ■ 2 Chemists .. ■• ■• ■• ■■ 60 7 52 .. Clothiers 10 2 50 Coal-dealers .. .. ■ ■ • • 10 .. l> Cycle-dealers .. •• •■ ■■ 2 Dairy-produce sellers .. .. .. 12 Dyers and cleaners Drapers and milliners .. .. .. Ho 236 132 35 Fancy-goods dealers .. .. .. •■ 5 "' 33 Fishmongers •• ■■ •■ ■■ •• •• '* •• Fruiterers and confectioners .. .. . 18 72 152 44 Furniture-dealers .. .. ■ ■ 14 15 Jp ■ • Grocers and storekeepers .. •■ ■■ 332 181 550 60 Gun and sporting-goods dealers Hairdressers and tobacconists . . .. HO Ironmongery and hardware dealers . . .. I 1 I Mercers and hatters .. .. • • 36 23 .. Music and musical-instrument sellers .. . 2 15 1 Paint and paperhanging sellers . . . . 6 Photographio-matenal sellers . . . . ■ • 4 9 ,| 21 I Picture and frame dealers . . . . ■ ■ • ■ 1 Produoe and grain merohants .. •■ ■■ : ' s ' ■• Refreshment-room keepers .. •• ■■ 40 66 28 M Saddlery and harness sellers .. . . .. 11 • • 77 Second-hand and ourio dealers Sewing and other maohine sellera .. •• [ ° Tinware-dealers .. • ■ • ■ • • 2 ■' L^ Umbrella-sellers . . • • ■ ■ • • ■ • ■ ■ J Watchmakers and jewellers . . . . ■ ■ 16 ■'•' Wine and spirit merohants .. ■ ■ • • '"> • • 1 Woodware dealers .. ■• •• ■ ' 1 24 113 104 74 520 2 111!! 62 10 25 l>0 :s r>48 62 11 286 66 1,613 2 1 85 99 02 24 34 35 9 05 L53 ss 4 g 30 1 77 6 4 8 55 124 36 liiii 2 53 r>0 ."> 14 7 :! 158 38 II 184 32 576 o 101 41 27 16 I!) 22 7 2\ 45 69 4 6 24 I r>1 2 I 2,093 2.00S 2,084 I.K!t7 30,43!) 2,547 831 997 KM 1,104 21M2 616 2.001 1. 1112 71.(17(1 5,072 «.79o 4.003 187 m>1 4114 24 t,962 4,758 571 285 483 2,143 383 170 T \ i: AXAKI INDUSTR1AL DISTRICT. Auctioneers .. .. •■ ■• 18 I •• [' •• Booksellers and stationers .. •• ■■ l< l » \° Boot and shoe dealers . . .. ■ ■ 14 11 « Bread and pastry sellers .. .. ■■ 8 8 l< Butchers .. f A I 45 Chemists 24 I 16 Clothiers and mercers .. •• •• '-'_ * *j. Coal-dealers .. ■ • • • • • 7 2'J r>3 66 33 L39 U 7:1 Hi 9 111 42 17 s 44 8 1,972 l.lli'.l 1,596 1.277 ■S.94O 1,848 2,913 828
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Nature of Business. Number of Persons engaged. Kmployees. Employers. aSjSta ,,,! "during* 1 j Simps. ShOps - , the Year Male. J PYmalo. Miilr. Female. I i_ i Number of Persons engaged. TARANAK1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— continued. Cycle-dealers .. .. •• ■■ •"> •• 12 Dairy-produce sellers .. .. ■■ ■■ Drapers and milliners .. .. ■• 65 117 48 7 Fancy-goods dealers .. .. .. ■■ 3 8 7 2 Fishmongers .. ■ ■ • • ■ ■ 3 ■ ■ 9 Fruiterers and confectioners (European) .. 4 12 24- S Fruiterers and oonfeotionere (Chinese) .. .. •"> Furniture-dealers .. • • • • ■ 6 '"* Grocers and storekeepers .. •• ■■ 201 36 18" 1 Gun and sporting-goods dealers .. .. I .. 2 .. Hairdressers and tobaooonists .• . • 17 1 39 Ironmongery and hardware dealers .. .. 3K - 25 Music and musical-instrumeni sellers .. .■ 3 4 i Painters and paperhangers .. •• ■• 12 8 13 Photographic-material sellers .. .. •■ I Produce and grain merchants .. •• ■• 10 .. 7 Refreshment-room keepers .. .. .. 2 23 li 4 Saddlery and harness sellers .. .. •• 8 .. 28 Sail, tent, and oilskin dealers .. Seoond-hand dealers .. .. •• ■ 2 .. 3 Sewing and other machine sellers .. .. 1 4 .. Tinsmiths .. .. .. • • ■ ■ 8 1 14 Umbrella dealers .. •• ■• ■■ ■• •• * Watchmakers and jewellers .. .. . . 6 2 19 Woodware-dealers .. ■■ •• •• 2 .. 1 17 2 237 20 12 48 14 29 374 3 57 66 14 31 3 17 4(> 36 3 6 li 21 1 27 :t 13 1 59 10 8 32 9 19 136 2 35 20 7 11 2 7 19 27 3 :s 4 13 1 20 2 i £ 315 132 13,345 732 162 561 381 447 22,248 96 1,869 (il3 676 65 5,794 609 702 103 65 640 70ti 304 WELLINGTON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. (Excluding Wellington City, shown separately.) Vuctioneers. . .. • • • • ■ • 81 •' 27 Basket ware-dealers Booksellers .. .. •• •• '"'7 63 90 11 Boot and shoe dealers .. •■ •• 67 40 172 1 Bread and pastry sellers .. .. •• 60 3<i 72 7 Butchers .. ' 282 ■> Iβ] 2 Carriage, Sec., dealers .. .. .. I" I 21 Chemists and herbalists .. •• •• 85 6 74 Clothiers and meroers .. . • ■ ■ U8 II 11 , ' I Coal and firewood dealers .. .. ■■ 13 I Crockery and glassware dealers .. .. 8 10 LI Qyole-dealers .. .. •• ■• :i0 M '■''• Dairy-produoe dealer's .. .. .. " ■ ■ Drapers and milliners .. .. •■ 316 W6 I7!l 44 Fancy-goods dealers .. • • • • • • •' 20 23 6 Fish and poultry dealers . . . . . . 16 • • j| * Florists and seedsmen .. •• •• 18 : 2 * Fruiterers and confectioners (European) .. 7 44 112 40 Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) .. .. 6 Furniture-dealers .. .. ■ • • • .14 12 HI 2 Gas-fittings, &c, sellers 13 6 2 .. Grocers and storekeeper .. ■• •• > '•__> l,m 4 -'" £n Gun and sporting-goods dealers .. •• 7 1 4 Hairdressers and tobaoooniste .. .. 103 i U7 1 Ironmongery and hardware dealers .. .. 166 62 Music and musical-instrument dealers .. .. Iβ l/> 22 Optical-goods dealers .. ■• •• I Paint and paperhanging sellers .. .. I" 8 4!l Photographic-material dealers.. .. ■• 4 -•> I Picture and frame dealers .. •• ■■ ■• ' Produce and grain merchants .. .. .. 41 Refreshment-room keepers .. ■■ •• -' '•"' •'' Saddlery and harness dealers .. .. •• I'- 1 ""/ Hail, tent, and oilskin dealers .. .. ■ I ' Second-hand dealers .. •■ ■• ••_ ' Sewing and other machine sellers .. •• 4 ■> 14 Tea-merohants .. •. ■ ■ • • • • _' Tinware-dealers .. •■ ■• •• '' "« - Umbrella-sellers .. .. ■• ■■ ••_ '- _■' Watch and jewellery sellers .. •• •• I" , ' !> '' Wine and spirit merchants .. .. •• - •• 2 Woodware-dealers .. .. •■ •• -" •■ ' hi 3 221 270 165 450 32 165 .'4ti 85 27 138 48 !I43 68 21 27 203 68 149 21 1.305 12 228 216 63 2 67 35 7 64 277 121 6 21 L'li :i Uβ 8 96 o ■>- 19 2 90 173 li!) 141 19 73 12(1 37 10 89 I!) 2IS 27 18 140 57 75 7 l 44(1 3 120 53 22 1 43 23 8 19 urn 92 :$ 19 Lβ I 45 8 69 .'{ 3,007 112 5,788 7,427 0,171 31,339 1,642 (i,211 1 1,769 4,702 1,453 2,569 1,915 (iO,885 1,142 1,154 2,893 1,724 280 6,205 2,334 78,870 850 10,186 19,570 2,496 20 2,012 (ilil ll!l li.131 6,312 1 .95(1 L06 53 568 111 1.112 78 1.521 208 2.233 MARLBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Aii'i ioneers.. .. • • ■ ■ • ■ • ■ ' Booksellers . . . . . . • • • • ■; •' - Bool and ehoe dealers .. • • ■ ■ " 'j "| Bread and Bmall : goods sellers.. .. .... A " I 2 15 21 III I i s 7 62 218 608 88
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Number of Persons engaged. Nature of Business. .Employees. Employers. ( ' I Male. Female. Male. ' Female. Nature of Business. Number of Persons engaged. Total Persons engaged In Bhnjis. "$" «shn™ during sll0 P s tl.o rear. MARYBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT— continued. Butchers .. .. .. .. .. li; .. 0 Chemists and herbalists .. .. .. ii .. 6 Clothiers and mercers .. .. .. 7 I . 8 Coal and firewood dealers .. . . . . 2 I 2 1.. Cycle-dealers .. .. .. .. 5 2 10 Drapers and milliners .. .. .. :!7 23 15 Fanoy-goods dealers .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 Fishmongers .. .. .. .. .. I [ Fruiterers and confeefcionors (European) • I 10 .'! Fruiterers and confectioners .(Chinese) .. .. .. .. 2 Furniture-dealers . . .. .. . . 5 3 s Grocers and storekeepers .. .. .. r>7 13 37 8 Hairdressers and tobacconists.. .. .. 7 .. II I Ironmongery and hardware dealers .. .. 20 4 (i 1 .Music iiiiil musical-instrument sellers .. .. .. 1 I Painl and paperhangrog dealers .. .. 3 .. 4 Picture-frame dealers .. .. .. .. .. I Produce and grain merchants.. .. .. 2 .. :! Refreshment-room keepers .. .. .. 2 <> 2 I Saddlery and harness sellers . . . . . . 2 . . A Sail, tent, and oilskin sellers .. .. .. .. .. I Sewing and other machine sellers . . .. .. I 2 Tinware-dealers .. .. . . . . .. .. 2 Watch and jewellery sellers . . . . . . I I r> 1 25 12 Hi 5 17 7"> 2 2 14 »> Mi 115 Ml 31 ; i .-, 11 i> i 3 2 S e S 1,567 7 450 8 776 2 40!l 7 472 11> 5.'.lflli •> I 106 12 36 2 7 425 33 8,707 I I 454 7 2.164 1 52 4 L72 I i> I i>5 3 220 3 305 1 2 IS 2 92 NELSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Auctioneers.. .. .. .. .. 4 I :! Booksellers and stationers .. .. .. 5 4 1C Boot and shoo dealers . . .. .. j 5 7 I !t Bread and pastry sellers .. .. .. 4 3 12 Butchers .. .. .. .. .. 32 4 I 20 Chemists and herbalists .. .. . . 0 ] 8 Clothiers .. .. .. .. .. Id 2 13 Cycle-dealers .. .. .. .. 1 3 13 Dairy-produce sellers . . . . . . .'1 . . 3 Drapers and milliners .. .. .. 3<i 4:t 36 4 Fancy-goods dealers .. .. .. .. I l> !t I Fishmongers .. .. .. .. 2 .. 3 Fruiterers and confectioners .. .. .. 4 •"> 16 3 Furniture-dealers .. .. .. .. I 7 f> 17 Grocers and storekeepers .. .. .. 121 43 7ii 14 Hairdressers and tobacconists. . .. .. II .. 13 Ironmongery and hardware dealers .. .. 27 .. 5 Music-dealers .. .. .. .. I 2 .'! Paint and paperhanging sellers .. .. .. .. !i I , holographic-material dealers. . .. .. .. .. 2 .. Picture-frame dealers . . . . .. .. .. 4 Produce-merchants .. .. .. .. 5 .. 2 ... Refreshment-room keepers .. .. .. I Hi 9 8 Saddlery and harness sellers .. .. .. 3 .. 10 Sewing and other maohine sellers .. .. ! .. 2 1.. Taxidermists .. .. .. . • i I . • • • I Tinware-dealers .. .. .. .. 2 I 5 Umbrella-sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . I Watch and jewellery sellers .. .. .. 3 .. 7 Wine and spirit merchants .. . . . . 2 . . I 8 0 31 19 56 15 2.-> 17 6 118 17 r> 2S 30 254 24 32 6 il 2 4 7 34 13 2 2 S I III 3 3 391 10 ill r> 20 917 11 535 18 3.2211 8 711 12 785 12 352 3 159 31 7,197 !l 212 3 I4!t 19 308 13 1.031 81 15.437 13 1.111)7 4 3.77SI 3 HMi 6 No 2 100 4 2 830 17 584 ID 286 2 I 5 ii lot; I 7 27:: I 15(1 WE8TLAND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. \ net ioneers. . .. • • ■ ■ • • 5 1 •! Booksellers and stationers .. .. .. 13 IS 25 Hoot and shoe dealers . . . . . . M> 4 43 I Bread and pastry sellers .. . . . . (> 8 22 I Butchers .. .. .. .. .. 83 4 i>7 Chemists and herbalists .. .. .. II I 12 Clothiers and mercers .. .. .. 23 3 30 I Coal and firewood dealers .. .. .. 4 .. •> Cvele-dealers .. .. .. .. 2 1 14 Drapers and milliners .. .. .. 76 04 50 2i> ■ Fancy-goods dealers .. .. .. .. •• ■• 8 •> ■ Fishmongers .. .. .. . . . . 1 I Fruiterers and confectioners (European) .. 8 3 29 21 Fruiterers and confectioners (Chinese) .. .. I •■ 5 I Florists and seedsmen Furniture-dealers .. .. .. .. 15 I Is Grocers and storekeepers .. .. ■• 217 25 L58 25 Hairdressers and tobacconists,. ,. .. 26 I 37 I It) 5(> 67 37 I.", I 27 57 !i 17 24 (i 13 3 l>1 7 2 34 12!) ii;, 2 741 23 1.444 13 1,910 IS 841 58 7\282 II 1,082 ■2'.) 2,471 4 (3i; 13 28»> 73 13,887 2 30 4(1 l>82 (i 52 o 13 5S7 108 24.023 :!(i 1,794
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leroi 'ersons engage* Nature, of BnnlnRS*. Nature of Bunlnne*. Employees. Employers. Male. j Female. Male. Female. Empl oyers. I :. Total Persona im!;mu'i'il in Shops. Number . of Shops. Total Wages paid during the Year. Male. Female. WESTLAND IND1 Ironmongery and hardware dealers Music-dealers Paint and paperhanging sellers Photographic-material sellers Picture-frame dealers Refreshment-room keepers Sa Idlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin sellers Second-hand dealers. Sewing and other machine sellers . . .. I Tea and coffee merchants Tinwaro-doalers Umbrella-sellere Watch and jewellery sellers IUSTRIAL DISTRICT —continued. 43 li 18 I 12.. 2 3 7 1 13.. 2 2 15 22 : 9 5 1 .. 9 1 1 4 1 2 1 14 3 4 3 15 'STRIA: t:s 2 2 5 I 'inued. I 1 5 I i 68 3 13 t 9 41 10 1 I 1 17 3 ! ! 22 16 2 8 3 5 14 9 I I { '! I 15 £ 6,029 52 228 39 61 1,035 200 244 1113 CANTERBURY ' [NDUSTR] VL DISTRICT. (Excluding Christc church City, shown separately.) Agricultural-implement sellers Auctioneers. . Baeketware-dealers .. Book-' ititioners Boot and ehoe de.ilers Bread and pastry sellei Butchers Chemists and kerb ■ Clothiers Coal and wood dealers Cycle an : motor-oar sellers Diiry-produce dealers Drapers and milliners Fanoy-gooda sellers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruit and oonfeotionery sellers Furniture-dealers Qrooers and storekeepers Hairdressers and tobacconists.. Ironmongery and hardware dealers Music and musical-instrument sellers Paint and paperhanging sellers Photographic-material dealers.. .. .. Picture-dealers Produce-merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin sellers Second-hand dealers .. . . . . Sewing and other machine sellers Tea and coffee dealers Timber-morehants Tinware-dealers Umbrella-sellers Watch and jewellery sellers .. .. .. 13 .. 6 27 1 13 1 12 13 18 28 8 75 14 13 27 i (17 5 85 i :i 21 3 22 40 2 57 31 27 1 12 R 44 1 .. 1 .. 123 157 82 II 1 6 12 1 4 18.. :) 1 3 4 22 48 15 8 4 17 :J77 194 223 14 24 3 42 .. 5:i 4 37 6 6 2 8 1 24 !.. 11 .. 1 31 1 10 I 4 ' 44 ! 22 I 11 8 .. 36 : 11.. 0 3 4 3 20 .. ■ 3 8 I .. 21 1 1 5 2 : 32 i 19 41 1 43 111 54 190 46 I 99 59 62 2 373 20 13 7 ' 89 29 808 (ill '..l 14 33 11 6 42 8! 44 2 6 7 3 23 28 1 39 5 11 1 19 74 41 71 22 55 25 36 i 1 78 12 8 3 69 17 j 223 I 41 33 6 18 10 5 10 30 37 1 6 6 3 3 21 1 29 i 1,822 3,233 1,493 2,564 1,885 8,802 1,545 3,472 3,815 1,046 103 24,167 458 276 160 960 500 44,852 2,121 6,461 978 487 12 26 2,185 1,426 634 52 376 2.583 502 126 OTAGO I! INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. (Kxeluding Du unedin City, shown separately.) Agricultural-implement sellers Auctioneers Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and pastry sellers Butchers Chemists and druggists Clothiers Coal and firewood dealers Cycle and motor-car sellers Dairy-produce sellers Drapers and milliners Fancy-goods sellers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers and confectioners .. Furniture-dealers Grocers and storekeepers Hairdressers and tobacconists.. 3 .. 3 .. 9 1 8 11 6 13 , I 14 1 63 .. 16 7 24 93 2 73 11 3 19 I 9 .. 23 10 .. 9 4 3 15 3 .. 1 54 70 39 i 9 1 6 15 4 1 1 10 1 ! 3 2 10 46 24 2 16 278 66 190 25 16 2 38 1 6 16 31 81 47 168 ! 34 j 32 ; 19 22 4 172 26 12 4 81 17 548 57 i s! 22 ' 67 20 23 7 12 47 16 ! 67 13 I " 206 39 346 1,041 730 1,357 1,150 8,209 798 852 544 304 200 9,188 184 78 16 523 78 27,177 1.057
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Nui uber of Pel >ns engaged. ns cngai Emp Male. »ged. _ 1 Total Tv.f.,1 I Persons Number , . v , lot *' M p* yOT . «££ Shop.. Year ' Female. Nature of Business. Empk Eniph Mali-, j iyees. Employers. Male, i Female. OTAGO INDUSTRIAL 1 )ISTRICT— contini 3 22 I 2 4 3 18 3 2 1 7 12 9 23 3 I J 3 9 ued. .. 43 .. . 10 :: 'I :: £ 5 i 28 26 r 14 23 4 15 3 2 8 14 23 3 I 3 2 9 20 J £ 1,865 400 509 9 1,793 237 273 143 9 39 312 289 450 Ironmongery and hardware dealers . . .. I 18 Music and musical-instrument seller* 4 Paint and paperhanging sellers .. .. I 6 Photographic-material sellers Picture-dealers Produce and grain merchants. . . 14 Refreshment-room keepers .. . . . . 2 Saddlery and harness sellers .. . . 3 Sail, tent, and canvas-goods sellers . . . . 1 Second-hand dealers .. .. . 1 Sewing and other machine sellers . . 1 Tea and coffee dealers .. .. ;i Tinware-dealers .. .. . . .. 5 Watch and jewellery sellers .. . . .. fi Wine-retailere SOUTHLAND INDU: 5TRIAL DISTEIC ;t. Agricultural-implement sellers.. .. .. 17 Auctioneers.. .. .. .. .. II Booksellers and stationers . . . . . . 16 Boot and shoe dealers . . . . . . 18 Bread and pastry sellers . . . . . . 7 Butcher* .. .. . . . 105 Chemists and herbalists . . . 25 Clothiors .. .. .. .. .. 41 Coal and firewood dealers . . . .. 18 Cycle and motor-car sellers . . . .. 16 Drapers and milliners . . .. . . 122 Fancy-goods sellers .. . . .. :> Fishmongers .. . . . . .. 6 Florists and seedsmen . . . . .. 4 Furniture-dealers .. . . . . .. 3 Fruit and confectionery sellers .. .. 2 Grocers and storekeepers .. .. .. 236 Gun and sporting-goods sellers Hairdressers and tobacconists .. .. 23 Ironmongery and hardware dealers .. .. 66 Music and musical-instrument sellers . . .. 4 Paint and paperhanging sellers .. ."> Photographic-material sellers Picture-dealers Produce and grain merchants .. . . .. 23 Refreshment-room keepers .. .. .. 1 Saddlery and harness sellers .. .. .. 6 Sail, tent, and canvas-goods sellers Second-hand dealers Sewing and other machine sellers .. .. 2 Tea and coffee retailers .. . . .. 1 Tinware-dealers .. .. ■. .. 8 Umbrella-sellers .. .. .. Watch and jewellery sellers .. .. . . 10 Wood ware-dealers 1 4 3 2 11 !i 9 48 13 Lβ 7 r>2 1 14 3 40 3 7 10 2:i 130 I!' 11 11 4 6 2 4 L0 20 32 58 L45 i S 4 33 6 8 6 2 II 1 4 3 4 5 22 7 22 2 3 1 1 I 2 3 II 1 II 20 I .. 22 16 i 37 I 76 :«i 11>4 1 4] 84 i 28 i 19 Iβ 317 2 27 16 Id 18 31 85 18 t.-»7 3 60 80 10 18 5 7 28 3 33 28 2 3 4 4 22 1 2 2 43 1 6 I I) 47 15 60 16 36 i 8 l>2 64 ; 'I 4 8 63 162 3 I 34 g 3 9 3 4 ! II 9 23 2 i 3 ; 3 2 10 2 22 1 2,287 1,659 1,741 1,662 819 10,228 1,510 2,885 2,251 1,168 24,045 441 422 485 477 617 24,466 2,212 7,540 828 333 65 109 3,164 592 446 215 134 897 1,450 i I i
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Number of Persons engaged. Total Persons engaged oX JSminess. Employees. Employers. Number of Shops. Total Wages paid during the Year. « —; 1 — Shops. Male. Female. Male. t Female. Agricultural-implement sellers.. Auctioneers Basketware and perambulator sellers .. Bird and bird-< age dealers Booksellers and stationers Boot and shoe dealers Bread and email-goods sellers Butchers Carriage and vehicle sellers Chemists and herbalists Clothiers, mercers, and hatters Coal and firewood dealers Crockery and glassware sellers Cycle and motor-car dealers Dairy-produce sellers Dyers and cleaners Drapers and milliners Fancy-goods dealers Feather and fur dealers Fishmongers Florists and seedsmen Fruiterers (European) Fruiterers (Chinese) Furniture-dealers Gasfitters Grocers and storekeepers Gun and sporting-goods sellers Hairdressers and tobacconists Ironmongery and hardware merchants .. Leather-goods and grindery dealers Music and musical-instrument sellers Optical and scientific instrument sellers Paint and paperhanging sellers Pawnbrokers Photographic-material dealers. Picture-dealers Produce and grain merchants Refreshment-room keepers Saddlery and harness sellers Sail, tent, and oilskin sellers Secondhand-goods and curio sellers Sewing and other machine sellers Tea and coffee retailers Tinware and plumbers' goods sellers Umbrella-dealers Watch and jewellery sellers Wine-retailers Woodware 53 223 3 3 .TOO 339 190 1.872 10 r>44 666 366 29 160 170 '. . 2.296 39 86 95 102 20 343 22 4,262 32 r>43 1,066 22 169 8 ins 5 27 17 220 197 84 14 23 44 14 102 1 103 9 92 5 28 3 1 284 222 251 80 1 40 67 11 48 54 30 8 2,941 183 18 35 330 103 8 !>30 9 57 114 3 92 1 48 16 98 17 8 418 1,113 387 1,020 23 396 071 269 44 342 108 12 878 178 1 165 46 850 241 359 4 2.112 22 7<i2 283 10 Bβ 8 239 17 110 92 109 325 I 385 29 107 52 21 242 32 388 : 2 1 86 39 40 14 " 6 i 6 1 8 1 11 2 349 87 3 8 9 510 1 3 14 S 4 1 5 5 7 150 "40 I 1 2 6 74 349 25 13 1,178 1,713 868 2,986 34 980 1,410 647 129 557 319 ; 27 6,464 487 4 277 185 1,798 j 262 : 808 34 8.381 63 1,370 1,468 35 361 Iβ 490 22 188 124 349 1,590 477 I 45 J 174 138 41 i 427 -12 665 l>.) 133 20 86 14 8 477 1,105 394 951 21 412 675 227 45 316 116 14 1,147 240 o 102 48 1,293 171 325 13 2,924 21 760 295 11 114 6 222 17 109 89 120 432 ' 307 j 24 14f> 65 21 236 31 385 'J 32 a 0,649 20,715 568 69 40,551 41,907 27,036 198,439 1,042 39,097 07,992 39,739 5,409 15,832 20,302 617 472,939 11,799 8,280 11,090 17,103 1,092 48,535 2,789 458,155 3,995 51,891 135.71C 2,445 25,974 737 22,368 024 4,436 1,526 31,199 48,934 8,121 1,500 2,044 0,172 1,392 14,056 430 24,258 849 13,317 40 15 13 918 s 2 4 42 5 22 7 78 2 4 15,428 7,177 13,808 • 1,845 38,258 14,729 1,972,395
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Table 5.—Schedule of the Rates of Wages and the Hours of Labour in Factories and Shops in the Four Chief Industrial Districts fixed by Industrial Agreements and by Awards of the Court of Arbitration, in Force on the 31st March, 1911.
Trades. Northern Industrial District. Weilintrton Industrial District. Aerated-water and cordial ; Foreman, 55s. and 60s. ; cordial-makers, manufacturing 55s. and 60s. ; machine bottlers, 50s. ; packers and wirers, 45s. ; bottlers, bottle-washers, and general labourers, 42s. per week (44 to 49 hours); you! hs. 10s. to 35s. Foremen and cordial-makers, 60s. ; machine bottlers and beer-bottlers, 50s. : bottle-washers, 42s. ; casual labour, Is. per hour ; youths, 14 to 21 years, 10s. to 35s. per week ; improvers at machine bottling, first three months, 35s. per week; second three months, 45s. per week. Hours of labour — summer, 49 per week ; winter, 44 per week Journeymen, Is. 2d. per hour per week of 44 hours ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 30s. Gintcrhury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Bacon-curing .. .. See Butchers' small-goods manufacturing Basketware, rattan, and Journeymen r.'.ttan and wicker workers. wicker-work manufacturing Is. 2d. per hour ; improvers, 35s. per j week ; apprentices, four years, os. to 20s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Blaeksmithing and farriery Farriers and general smiths, 10s. per day ; Farriers and general smiths, 10s. per Moormen, 8s. 4d. per day ; apprentices, day; floormen, 8s. 6d. per day ; apfive years, 7s. (i<1. to 3.">s. per week ; prentices, six years, 7s. 6d. to 40s. per piecework, shoe-turning only, 3s. per week. Hours of labour, 46 per week, dozen for heeled shoes, 2s. 6d. per Wellington Country Award. —Farriers and dozen for plain shoos. Hours of general smiths, Is. 3d. per hour; floorlabour. 47 pet week men, Is. Ofd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 7s. 6d. to 40s. per week. Hours of labour. 48 per week Boatbuilding .. .. Shipwrights, Is. 3d. per hour; boatbuilders, Is. 2d. per hour ; dirty work. Is. per day extra ; apprentices, five years, 5s. to 2os. per week. Hours of work, 47 per week Boilermaking .. . See Metal-working Bookbinding .. . . Journeymen hinders and paper-rulers, Journeymen, 60s. per week; casual 60s. per week ; cutters, 30s. to 55s. ; labour, Is. 4Jd. per hour ; apprentices, casual labour. Is. 4Jd. per hour; six years, 10s. to 30s. per week. Hours apprentices, six years, 10s. to 30s. per of labour, 48 per week week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Bootmaking (male opera- Outside clickers, makers, finishers, out- Same as in Northern District., tives) sole cutters, and machine operators, Is. OJd. per hour ; rough-stuff cutters and others, Is. per hour. Apprentices : Clicking department, six years. 7s. 6d. to 35s. per week ; making and finishing, six years, 5s. to 30s. per week ; rough-stuff department, five years. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour. 48 per week .. •■ •■ Journeymen, 60s. per week; Is. 4Jd. per hour for casual labour : apprentices, six years, 10s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Same as in Northern District. . Same as in Northern District. •
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Bootmaking (female opera- Journey women, 27s. (i<1. per week : wax- Same as in Northern District... .. Same as in Northern District.. .. Same as in Northern District. t.ives) thread - nachine workers, 35s. per week ; apprentices, five years, 7s. to 23s. per week. Hours of labour. 4."> per week Bnotmaking — retailers, to. .. .. Journeymen engaged at hand-sewn work, Is. ljd. per hour; other workers, Is. OJd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours of ■"" work, 48 per week Bottling .. .. See Aerated-water and cordial maim- .. See Aerated-water and cordial manufacturing, and Brewing and malting facturing Boxmakinj: .... .. . . See Cardboard-box making .. .. See Cardboard-box making. Brass founding and finishing See Engineering .. .. . . See Engineering .. . . .. See Engineering .. .. .. See Engineering. Bread and small-goods maim- Bakers and pastrycooks —Foremen, 00s. City of Wellington Award. — Foremen, Foremen, 60s. per week ; second hands, Foremen, 60s. per week ; second hands, facturing per week; second hands, 50s.; other 03s. per week; second hands, 53s. per 50s. per week; table hands, 45s. per 50s. per week; table hands, 45s. pel hands, 45s. per week; apprentices, week ; table hands, 48s. per week of 51 week; apprentices, four yeais, rate of week ; apprentices, four years, 12s. 0d. to four years, 5s. to 15s. per week and hours. wages prescribed by Court upon ap- 30s. per week; jobbers, 10s. per day found, or 7s. (i<1. extra per week in lieu Pastrycooks — Journeymen from 45s. plication by any party to the award; of 8£ hours. Hours of labour, 51 pel of board and lodging; jobbers, 10s. to 60s. per week; jobbers, 10s. per jobbers, 10s. per day. Hours of labour, week. per day. Hours of labour. 48 per day or 50s. per week; apprentices, 51 per week. Pastrycooks — Foremen 00s., second week four years, 12s. (i<1. to 30s. per week. Pastrycooks —-Foremen, 00s. per week; hands 50s., table hands 45s. per week) Hours of labour, 48 per week. second hands, 50s. per week; table jobbers, 10s. per day of 8J hours 01 Other Paris of Industrial District. —Fore- hands, 45s. per week ; jobbers, 10s. 50s. per week; apprentices, five years, men, 60s. per week ; second hands, I per day of 8£ hours or 50s. per week ; 10s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours oi 50s. per week ; table hands, 45s. per , apprentices, five years, 10s. to 32s. 6d. labour, 51 per week. . week; jobbers, 10s. per day of 8 per week. Hours of labour, 51 per hours (not less than half a day's wages week shall be paid. If employed more than • 4 hours, then Is. 3d. per hour up to full day of 8 hours). Apprentices, four years, 12s. (id. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week. Drivers —For driving and attending a single horse, 48s. per week ; for driving and attending two or more horses, 52s. | per week ; youths, from 18 to 21 years, 25s. to 35s. per week. Hours of labour, 47i per week Brewing, malting, Ao. .. Leading hand in cellar, 55s. per week; .. In Breweries. —Brewery day-men, 47 e. 0d. night cellarman, 50s. per week ; bre\* ■ per week ; bottlers, 45s. per week ery labourers and malthousemen, I (married men, 47s. 6d. per week); Is. Oid. per hour; bottling - house j brewery night-men, 50s. per week; labourers, lljd. per hour ; youths and j coopers, 57s. 6d. per week. apprentices, 2r>s. to 35s. per week. In Malthouses. —Day-men, 45s. per week ; Hours —breweries and malthouses, 40 ; night-men, 47s. 6d. per week ; casual bottling-houses and stores. 48 per week labour, Is. per hour ; boys in bottlinghouses, 14 to 20 years of age, 10s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week
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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otjvgo and Southland Industrial District Trades. Otago and Southland Industrial District Brick, tile, and pottery Fireclay and ornamental brick and tile .. Brickmakers —Moulders, 8s. per 1,000 Southland. —Brickmakers —Burners, 10b. manufacturing and pipe workers and dangers, Is. 2d. for square bricks, and 9s. 6d. per 1,000 per shift of 12 hours ; engine-drivers per hour; junction stickers and for fancy bricks; setters and drawers, and fitters, Is. 3d. per hour; other moulders, Is. Id. per hour ; burners, 3s. 9d. per 1,000 for square and 5s. 6d. workers over the age of 21 years, Is. 10 Jd. per hour; other workers over per 1,000 for fancy bricks ; off-beaiers per hour : boys, 16 to 20 years of age, the age of 21 years, Is. per hour or horn wire - cut machines, lOJd. per 15s. to 24s. per week; 20 to 21 years, 45s. per week; boys, 16 to 20 years, 1,000; off-bearers of fancy bricks to 5s. per day of 8 hours; 21 to 22 15s. to 24s. per week ; 20 to 21 years, be paid day-work ; minimum wage for years, 10 Jd. per hour. Hours of labour. 7£d. per hour; 21 to 22 years, lOJd. ; workers over the age of 21 years, Is. 48 per week, per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per per hour : boys, 14 years to 20 years week of age, 12s. to'24s. per week ; 20 to 21 years, 5s. per day of 8 hours. Hours of labour. 48 per week ■ Butchers' email-goods manu- Shopman, first 65s. per week, second First shopman, 70s. per week; second Christchurch City. —First shopman, 70s. First shopman, 60s. per week; second facturing 55s. per week; ordermen, 21 to 23 shopman, 60s. per week; man in charge per week; second shopman, 60s. per shopman, 50s. per week; third shopyears of age 47s. 6d. per week, over of hawking-cart, 51s. per week; boys, week ; first small-goods man, 70s. per man, 40s. per week; man in charge of 23 years of age 52s. 6d. per week ; 17s. 6d. to 30s. per week; first small- week; man in charge of order or hawking-cart, 50s. ; order-carters, 30s. general hands, 50s. per week ; small- goods hand, 70s. per week ; riders-out, hawking carts, general hands, and and 40s. per week ; boys, 15s. and 20s. goods man, first 52s. 6d. per week, 22s. 6d. ; other hands, 51s. ; casual others, 51s. per week ; casual labour, per week ; first small-goods man 60s. second 45s. per week ; cellarman and labour, Is. 3d. per hour and found, or 10s. 6d. per ordinary day, lls. 6d. per per week, second 50s. per week ; packer, first • 55s. per week, second paid Is. 6d. per day extra. Hours of Saturday ; youths, 12s. 6d. to 30s. pei all men to be found, or paid 10s. per 45s. per week; bacon-curer, first 55s. labour, 50 per week. week. Hours of labour, 56 per week. week extra; casual labour, 9s. per per week, second 47s. 6d. per week; Wanganui. —Shopman, first 60s., second Country Award. —Adult workers, 50s. ordinary day, 10s. for Saturday, and head, feet, and tripe hand, first 47s. 50s.; small-goods man, first 60s., per week ; youths, 12s. 6d. to 30s. per found, or paid Is. 6d. per day extra. 6d. per week, second 42s. per week ; second 50s. : hawking-carter, 50s. ; week. Hours of labour, 54 to 58 per Hours of labour, 56 per week, boners, 47s. 6d. per week; hawking- general hands, 50s.; order-carters, week. Southland Award. —First shopman, it carter, 57s. 6d. per week ; drivers, one first year 40s., second year 45s., third Bacon-curers — Head curer, 60s. per solely engaged as such, 60s. per week : horse 46s. per week, two or three year 50s. ; casual hands, 9s. 6d. per week; general factory hands, 9s. per second shopman, 50s. per week; smallhorses 48s. per week, four or more day, Saturday only, lls.; boys and day; scalders, cellarmen, lardmakers, goods man, if solely engaged as such, horses 50s. per week ; youths, 10s. youths, 16 to 21 years of age, 17s. 6d. and store hands, 8s. 6d. per day ; all 60s. per week ; hawking-carter, 50s. per to 30s. per week ; from age 14 to age to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, other hands, 7s. 6d. per day ; youths, week ; order - carter, 40s. per week : 21, if boarded by employer, a deduc- 56 per week I2p. to 35s. Eours, 48 per week general hands, 50s. per week : slaughter tion of 7s. 6d. per week ; casual labour, man, if solely engaged as such, 60s. per 10s. per day for ordinary days, Satur- wee k ; slaughterman and wagoner, 50s. days, 12s. Hours, 56 per week. per week ; assistant slaughterman, 50s. Preserving department —Preservers, 60s. per week ; assistant slaughtermanper week ; extractors, first 45s. per wagoner, 50s. per week ; casual labour, week, second 42s. per week ; cutters 1 8 . 3d. per hour; youths, 15s. to 30s. and fillers, 46s. per week; scalers. per wee k. (Meat allowance not extoppers, and pressers, 42s. per week ; ceeding in value 5s., or 5s. extra in 45s. per week ; other tin- lieu of meat to be paid to each worker, workers, 32s. 0d. per week. Hours, except youths and casuals.) Hours of 48 per week. labour, 58 per week.
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Butchers' small-gooda maim- Country Award. —Weekly hands, 50s, per faeturing — continued week ; casual hands, Is. 4d. per hour ; youths, 12s. 6d. to 30s. per week. (Meat allowance not exceeding in value 5s., or 5s. extra in lieu of meat, to be paid to each worker, except youths and casuals.) Hours of labour as tixed by Shops and Offices Act Cabinetmaking and uphol- Cabinet, chair, and frame makers, carvers, Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, chair and Cabinetmakers, wood-carvers, upholsterers, Cabinetmakers, upholsterers, framestering and upholsterers, Is. 3d. per hour; frame makers, machinists, wood- turners, framemakers, polishers, and makers, and polishers, Is. 3d. per turners and polishers, Is. 2d. per hour ; carvers and turners, Is. 3|d. per houi ; machinists, Is. 3d. per hour ; mattress- hour; apprentices, five years, 5s. to machinists, 03s. per week ; apprentices, polishers, Is. 3d. per hour ; appren- makers, Is. Of d. per hour ; improvers, 2.5s. per week ; improvers, first year five years, 5s. to 25s. per week; im- tices, five years, (is. to 25s. per week. Is. to Is. l|d. per hour; apprentices, Is. per hour, second year Is. ljd. per provers, first year Is. per hour, second Hours of labour. 4fi per week five years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week, year Is. per hour. Hours of of labour, 44 per week. (Timaru, labour, 47 per week 48 per week) Candle-manufacturing . . See Fellmongering, &c. .... Canister-workers.. .. .. .. .. Adult workers, 1 I'd. per hour; boys and youths, under 21 years of age, 10s. to 20s. per week. Hours of work, 48 per week. Cardboard-box making .. .. .. .. Joumevwomen, 2f>s. per week; apprentices, tour years, 5s. to 22s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week. Carpentering and joinery Journeymen carpenters and joiners, Wellington dtp. — Journeymen carpenters Chrietchnrch City and Middle Canterbury. Journeymen carpenters and joiners — work Is. 4d. per hour, except when con- and joiners, Is. 4d. per hour; appren- —Journeymen carpenters and joiners, Otago, Is. 4d. per hour; Southland, tinuously employed full time in fac- tices, five years, 8s. to 33s. per week. Is. 4d. per hour; apprentices, five Is. 3d. per hour; apprentices, five tory, when to be paid 55s. per week ; Hours of labour, 45 per week. years, ."is. to 258. per week. Hours ot years, 7s. 0d. to 27s. 6d. per week. apprentices, five years, 7s. (id. to Country Award. Journeymen, Is. 3d. labour, 8 per day or 44 per week Hours of labour —Otago 44, Southland 27s. (3d. per week. Hours of labour, and Is. 3Jd. per hour. Hours of (except when employed continuously 48 per week. 47 per week. labour, 48 per week. in facton', 45 per week). Oisborne. —Journeymen carpenters and Hawke's Bay. —Journeymen, Is. 4d. per South Canterbury. —Journeymen oarpenjoiners, Is. 4d. per hour; apprentices, hour; apprentices, five years, 5s. to ! ters and joiners, Is. 4Jd. per hour ; five years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours 25s. per week. Hours of labour. 4."> Foremen, Is. 6d. per hour ; apprentices, of labour, 47 per week per week five years, 5b. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week. North Canterbury. — Journeymen carpenters anil joiners, 10s. 8d. per day of 8 hours ; apprentices, Hve years, 5s. to 25s. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week Clothing-manufacturing .. See Tailors and Tailoressee . . . . See Tailors and Tailoreeses . . .. See Tailors and Tailoresses .. .. See Tailors and Tailoresses. Coachbuilding .. .. Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour; appren- Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour; appren- Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour; appren- Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 6s. to 25s. per week ; tices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week ; tices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week ; tices, five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per improvers, first year 30s. per week, improvers. ar 8s. per day, improvers, first year 8s. per day, week; helpers, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week, second year 42s. per week : helpers, 15 second year 9s. per day. Hours of second year 9s. per day ; helpers, 15 Hours of labour, 48 per week, to 20 years of age, 7s. 0d. to 20s. per work, 48 per week to 20 years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week, week ; 20 years and over, 30s. per Hours of labour, 48 per week week. Hours of labour, 47 per week Coopering .. .. Competent journeymen, 55s. per week; Coopers, Is. 2d. per hour. Hours, 46 j casual labour, Is. 3d. per hour ; ap- ! per week prentices, five years, 8s. to 33s. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week
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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Trades. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. L_ I . I (.'oppursmithing .... .. . . .Sue Tinsmithing Creameries and dairy factories! .. Where only one adult, worker other than Creameries. —-Rates of wages per week : the manager, 42s. per week ; where Manager of first - class creamery, two adult workers other than manager 57s. 6d. ; manager of second - class —first assistant, 45s. per week ; second creamery, 50s. ; manager of third-class assistant, 42s. per week ; where three creamery, 42s. 6d. ; manager of fourthor more adults other than the manager class creamery, 37s. 6d. ; assistants at —first assistant, 60s. per week ; second . first-class creameries, £1. assistant, 45s. per week: and third Dair}' Factories. —-Rates of wages per assistant, 42s. per week. Other hands, week : Testing and culture-making — 42s. per week. The aforementioned head of department, f>5s. ; other to be also provided with free sleeping- workers, 40s. : churning and butteraccommodation ; engine-driver, where making —head of department, 05s. ; tirst-class certificate is required, GOs. first assistant, 55s. ; other workers, per week. Creamery-managers, 45s. 42s. : packing department — head of per week, with firewood, milk, and ' department, 65s. ; first assistant, living-accommodation. Youths, l(i to 52s. 6d. ; other workers, 42s. ; oream20 years of age, 20s. to 30s. per week. receiving and can - washing —head of Hours of work —-Cheese-factories, 70 department, 51s. ; other workers, 42s. : per week ; butter-factories, 50 to l>0 boys and youths from 12s. (id. to 35s. per week ; creameries, as arranged per week; Bret engine-driver and handyman, 55s. ; second engine-driver and handyman, 48s. Hours of labour — 52 per week during summer, and 44 per week during winter Curriers .. . . Journeymen, Is' 2d. per hour; appren- .. Journeymen, Is. 2d. per hour; apprentices, five years, 10s. to 35s. per week. tices, five years, His. to 35s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Hours of labour, 48 per week Cycle and motor engineering .. .. Journeymen over 22 years of age, Is. lid. per hour; boys and youths for first four years, from 10s. to 25s. per week. In the fifth year, or on attaining 21 years of age, 50s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week „. . . . . ....... . r Electrical workers . . Journeymen electricians, Is. 3d. per Fitters, Is. Hd. per hour; wiremen, hour (chargemen, Is. per day extra); Is. 4d. per hour (chargemen, Is. per boys, three years, 8s. to 20s. per week ; day extra); battery-work, Is. per day improvers, first year 9d. per hour, extra ; assistants, 7s. to 20s. per week ; second year Is. per hour. Hours of improvers, first year 9d. per hour, labour, 44 per week second year Is. per of labour, 45 per week Klectroplaters .... .. .. .. Journeymen, Is. 3d. per hour; journeymen solely employed on plumbers', gastitters', or engineers' brasswork which is stocked and imported by merchants, Is. ljd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 36s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week.
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Engineering ,. .. Fitters, blacksmiths, coppersmiths, | Iron and brass moulders (including Iron, steel, and brass moulders (including i Iron and brass moulders, Is. 3d. per hour j turner?, pattern-makers, motor me- j plate-moulders), Is. ljd. per hour; plate-moulders), Is. 3d. per hour; apprentices, seven years; metalchanics, millwrights, milling-machinists,, apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per ! man employed to work moulding-ma- workers' labourers, lid. per hour, and toolmakers, Is. 4Jd. per hour ; ap- week. Hours of libour, 47 per week, j chine. Is. 1 Jd. per hour ; apprentices, Boilermakers, first-class Is. 4Jd. per prentices, five years, 5s. to 25s. per Fitters, &c., and Union Steamship Com- ; six years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours hour, ordinary Is. 3d. per hour; iron week. Special provisions as to Union pany, same conditions as Northern ; of labour, 47 per week. and steel piping hands and similar Steamship Company and United Be- Industrial District j Range - workers, range fitters and po- workers, Is. per hour, pairing Company —minimum wage to Ushers, Is. 3d. per hour ; body-fitters Range fitters and polishers, Is. 3d. per commence at Is. 3d. per hour and to and machinists, Is. Id. per hour ; boys, hour ; body - fitters and machinists, be increased up to Is. 6d. according to six years, 7s. 6d. to 36s. per week. Is. Id. per hour; boys, five years, merits of tradesman : hours of labour, Hours of labour, 48 per week. 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. Hours of 8 per day. Iron and brass moulders : betters, &c, same conditions as Northern labour, 48 per week, (including plate-moulders, steel-work- Industrial District ! Engineers, electrical, Is. 3d. to Is. 6d. per ers, and coremakers), Is. 3d. per hour ; ho,ur; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 36s. apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week, week : hours of labour, 47 per week Fitters, &c, and Union Steamship Company, same conditions as Northern Industrial District. Fellmongering, banning, &o. Wool-classcrs (greasyj, Is. 3d. per hour ; Pullers, 9d. to 10d. per dozen; Wool-sorters, Is. 3d. per hour ; painters pullers, curers, pelt-fleshers, skin- learners, 6d. to 7d. per dozen; and trimmers, Is. per hour; pullers, classers, scudders, and painters, Is. Manawatu Freezing-works employees to Is. per hour; pelt-fleshers, per hour ; head tanner, Is. 1 Jd. per (Longbu r n) — Rates respectively; Is. per hour ; machine fleshing and hour; head rollerman, Is. per hour; Pullers, 6d. to 7d. per dozen; wool- scudding, ll|d. per hour; hide beams-chrome-workers, grainers, and ma- washers, Is. per hour; painters, Is. men lljd., and hide-fleshers Is. per chine shavers. Is. Oid. per hour; per hour; trimmers, lljd. per hour; hour; other hands, lOAd. per hour; soap, starch, candle, and oil workers, dollymen, Is. to Is. ljd. per hour ; apprentices, three years, 20s. to 30s. 1 Id. per hour (if worked not less than skin - truckers, 10 £d. per hour; pie- per week; youths, 15 to 18 years i x months at trade); night-watchman, pickers. 7s. per day; green hands, 12s. 6d. to 17s. 0d. per week, 18 to 50s. per week of seven shifts of 11 hours lOJd. per hour; wool-dryers, Is. per 21 years 5d. to 7 Jd. per hour. Hours each; general labourers and casual hour; wool-wringers, Is. per hour ; •■ of labour, 48 per week. [Note. —See hands, 10£d. per hour ; youths, 12s. 6d. pelt-washers, lljd. to Is. per 100; also Curriers]to 17s. fid. per week up to 18 years of wool-pressing, Is. per bale ; fleshing, age, over 18 years and up to 21 years 2£d. per dozen ; scudders, Is. per hour ; I of age 5d. to 7Jd. per hour. Hours pelt-curer, Is. per hour ; trollyman, I of labour, 4S per week. per hour ; benchman, lOJd. per hour ; Beamsmen —Journeymen, Is. OJd. per kidney-boy, if man 7s. per da}', if hour ; improvers, lOJd. per hour ; boy 12s. Gd. to 35s. per week (from 14 ' apprentices, three years, 20s. to 30s. to 21 years of age); paunoh-cutter, per week. Hours of labour, 48 per 11 Jd. per hour ; foreman, Is. per hour ; ; week wheels, lOJd. per hour; skins - examiner, Is. per hour ; cooling - room. lOJd. per hour; grader, Is. per hour ; freezing-chamber hands, Is. 3d. pel hour ; loading-out, Is. 3d. to Is. 6d. per hour; firemen, 56s. per week ; greaser, 56s. per week of 56 hours; bone-mill, lljd. per hour; tallowshed, 10£d. ; offal-trolly, Is. per hour ; night-watchman, 50s. per week ; general hands not enumerated, lOJd. per hour ; boys and youths, from 12s. to 35s. per week according to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week. ■ngineering
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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Fellmongering, &c. — contd. Kelt-hat making Hawke's Bay. — Slaughterhouse assistants —-Boners, Is. 3d. per hour: cooling-floor and guthouee hands, and general labourers not otherwise epeoiried, Is. per hour; meat*olaeser, Is. 3d. per hour (including Sundaywork). Fellmongery —Pullers, 4e. 6d. per hun- , dredskins; painters, fleshers, scudders, wool - driers, all dollymen, woolBOourers, trimmers, wringers, and vroolpressers, Is. Id. per hoar : pell Is. 3d. per hour; general floor hands, other labourers, and piece or pic men, Mid. per hour: freezing - chamber hands, Is. 41d. per hour; fat-house hands, Is. per hour; manure hands, Is. per hour : storeman, 55s. per week : first hand, 35s. per week. Tinsmith — Cutting 1 11>. to i> 11>. tins. 4d. to 7d. per 100; making ) ll>. to 61b. tins, 2s. 4d. to 3s. (id. per 100 : topping 1 Ib. to IS lb. I ins, Is. ."id. to 2s. Id. per 100; jobbing-work, Is. Id. per hour. Preserving department —First assistant. Is. 2(1. per hour; other hands, I.-. per hour; night-watchman, 8s. per night of twelve hours. Engine-room and stokehole — Second engineer, 80s. per week : third engineer. 70s. per week : greasers, Ss. per day : firemen, !)s. per day (including Sundays and holidays, if required) : general labourers, Is. per hour. Fitter. Is. 3d. per hour; fitter's assistant, Is. 0|d. per hour; blacksmith, Is. 3d. per hour: blacksmith's assistant, Is. OJd. per hour; carpenters and coopers, Is. 3d. per hour; paint Is. 3d. per hour ; carters and shunter.-. 48s. tier week ; general labourers not otherwise specified, Is. per hour : cook, 50s. per week of seven days; youths, His. to 32s. per week. Hours of labour. 8 per day Journeymen, 60s. μer week ; apprentices, five years, 8s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week.
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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Gum-worken .. . . Sorters, Is. Ofd. per hour; learners, 9d. per hour for first six months, lOJd. per hour next six months ; casual labour, Is. 3d. per hour. Hours of labour, 47 per week. Hairdressers and tobacco- Journeymen, 50s. per week ; apprentices, niets' asRiBtant.>i five year.?, 7s. 6d. to 32s. Gd. per week. Casual labour —long days, 12s. fid. per day; other days, 10s. per day (except Wednesday, 5s. per day); if worker detained on Wednesday after statutory closing-hour, to be paid 12s. Cd. for day. Hours of labour, 52 per week Journeymen, 50e. per week; appren- Journeymen, 50s. per week ; apprentices, tices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week. five years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours Hours of labour, 53 per week of labour, 52 per neck. Beginners, 7b. per week, rising at sixmonthly intervals for three years to 20s. per week Hosiery-manufacturing . . I ronworkens (iron - rolling mills). Burnside I Forge-rolls — Forge-roller, Is. per ton: catcher, 8d. per ton ; hooker-up, 7ri. per ton ; dragger-away, 7d. per ton ; finished - iron rollers — head roller, Is. Gd. per ton ; bolter-U)) and bolterdown. Is. 3d. per ton ; I'urnacemen — finished-iron furnacemen, 5s. per ton, or Is. 3d. per hour ; ball-furnace men, 4s. 3d. per ton ; furnace under-hands, lOJd. per hour; shearmen, finishediron cutter-down, te. to Is. ljd. per hour; catcher, scrap-cutter, and yardmen, Is. per hour ; engine and hammer drivers, 10s. per eight - hour ehift ; firemen at boilers, 8s. per eight-hour shift. Workers employed in and about manure- Adult minimum wage, Is. per hour. works, tallow-works, oleo-works, Is. 0|d. Hours of labour, 48 per week. per hour; general labourers, Is. per hour. Hours of labour, 8 per day Meat-preserving —Boners, Is. ljd. per Burnside abattoirs — Slaughtermen, 50s. hour; second preserver. Is. per to fids, per week; casual hands, 12s. hour ; other hands, Is. 0|d. per hour ; per day or 70s. per week ; boys and youths, from 12s. to 21s. per week, youths, 12s. to 35s. per week, according according to age. Hours of labour, to age. Hours of labour, 48 per week. 8 per day j Slaughtermen (freezers export) — For Slaughtermen — (Freezers export) : Shop freezing sheep and lambs not otherwise sheep (piecework), 25s. per 100; freez- specified, 25s. per 100; long-shanked ing sheep and lambs, 23s. per 100 ; shop sheep, 27s. Cd. per 100 ; rams, 5d. others, 18s. to 20s. per 100; pigs, 9d. each; pigs, Is. and Is. Gd. each ; to Is. each; bullocks, 2s. each; calves, j bullocks, 2s. each; calves, Is. and 2s. Is. each ; rams, 4d. each. Hours of | each. Hours of labour, 8 p< r day. labour, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ■ ■ • : Manure-manufacturing . . Adult minimum wage —Day-work, Is. per hour; night-work, Is. OJd. per hour. Hours of labour, 48 per week Match-manufacturing Heat freezing and preserving 1'overty Bay Works. —Slaughtermen —For freezing sheep and lambs, 25s. per 100 ; others, 18s. to 20s. per 100 ; rams, 6d. per head ; bullocks, 2s. per head ; pigs, Is. and Is. Cd. per head ; calves, Is. and Is. 6d. per head ; lambs requiring backsets, 5d. per head ; dead sheep and lambe, Is. per head ; dead cattle, 5e. per head. Hours of labour, 8 per day See Wax-vestas manufacturing Same as Poverty Bay
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Metal - working (including Labourers assisting boilermakers, and boilermaking) general ironworkers and labourers engaged in assembling imported machinery, Is. per hour; labourers employed on erection of structural work (iron or steel) outside of employers' works on site of the erection, Is. Id. per hour. Hours of labour, 47 per week itrikers, labourers, yardmen, aiid fettlers, Is. per hour; machinists, Is. Id. per hour ; holders-up on watertight work, furnacing and flanging boilerwork, Iβ. ljd. per hour (if on ships or steamers, Is. 2d. per hour); annealing furnacemen, when firing up, Is. l£d. per hour ; steel-crucible furnacemen, Iβ. 3d. per hour; youths up to 21 years of age, 10s. to 40s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Strikers, labourers, yardmen, and fettlers, Is. per hour; machinists, Is. Id. per hour; tankworkers, stokehold-workers, and all work done below main deck, Is. 2d. per hour ; annealing furnacemen, Is. ljd. per hour (when firing up); youths and boys, 7s. Cd. to 32s. 6d. per week, according to age. Hours of labour, 8 per day. Paper-milbnp Mataura. —Machinemen, Is. 2d. per hour ; machinemen's assistants, 9d. per hour : beaternien, Iβ. 2d. per hour; beatermen's assistants, 10d. per hour; enginedrivers, Is. IJd. per hour; boilermen, lid. per hour; choppc-rmen, Iβ. per hour ; choppermen's assistants, 9d. per hour; first glazer, 10d. per hour; lipper and glazer assistants, 8d. per hour : rippennen and cuttermen, Is. per hour; first finisher, Is. per hour; second finisher, lljd. per hour; third finisher, 9£d. per hour; baler, lljd. per hour; yardmen, lljd. per hour; night-watchmen, Is. per hour ; man in charge of rag-shed, 1 1 Jd. per hour ; man in charge of bag-room, 60s. per week : bo}' in bag-room, 20s. per week ; carters, 47s. 6d. pei week. Hours of labour, 48 per week for shiftmen, and 45 per week for other workers. Journeymen, Is. 3d. and Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week. Plumbers and gaefitterp . . Auckland City. —Journeymen, Iβ. 5d. per hour; apprentices, six years, 6s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week. Country and Gisborne Employers. — Journeymen, Is. 5d. per hour; apprentices, six years, 6s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week Competent workmen, Is. 4d. and Iβ. 5d. per hour; improvers, Is. 3d. per hour ; apprentices, eix years, 7s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week Competent plumbers and gasfitters, Is. 4d. per hour; other journeymen, Is. ljd. per hour; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 32s. (id. per week. Hours of labour, 8 per day. South Canterbury. —Journeymen, Is. 3d. and Iβ. 5d. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 6s. to 32s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per week See Saddle and harness making See Saddle and harness making Sec, Saddle and harness making. Portmanteau and leather See Saddle and harness making goods making Printing .. .. Auckland. —Linotype-operators, day 70s., night 76s. per week, or Iβ. 8d. and Is. 10d. per hour, the day's work to consist of not more than 7 hours ; piecework, 3d. per thousand with fat, and 3Jd. per thousand without fat; probationers, day 50s., night 56s. per week of 42 hours, or Is. 6d. and Iβ. 9d. per hour; apprentices, Linotype and other machine operators, day 70s., night 76s. per week, the day's work to consist of not more than 7 hours : compositors, day 65s., night 70s. per week of 48 hours ; apprentices, four years, 5s. to 30s. per week : lithographic machinists, 60s. per week: letterpress-machinists, 50s. to 60s. per week; apprentices, six years, 7s. 6d. Lithographic and letterpress machinists, 50s. and 60s. per week of 48 hours; apprentices, six years, 10s. to 35s. per week: compositors, Is. 6d. to Is. 7id. per hour on piecework; jobbing or weekly stab hands, 60s. per week or piecework ; apprentices, six years, 5s. to 30s. per week: operators on type-setting-machines, 70s. to 76s. per week ; Linotype and monotype 70b. per week for day-work, and 7 (is. per week for night - work, or Is. Sd. and Is. 10d. per hour respectively for timework ; bulk hands and correctors, lius. per week for day-work, and 70s. per week for night - work j second stone hands, 70s. per week for day-work, and 75s. per week for night-work : casual
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Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial i)i-trirt. (Hugo and Southland Industrial District. Printing-con(t'n««tf. Range and cooking - stove manufacturing Refreshment-room (tea-room and restaurant) employees six years, 5s. to 30s. per week (when to 37s. 6d. per week. Hours of labour, Saturday-night editions, 2s. (id. per bulk hands, night-work, Is. 9d. per working at machine, 2s. (id. per week 48 per week. hour; probationers, 50s. to 66s. per hour ; probationers, day-work 50s. to extra): monotype-keyboard operators, Linotype probationers, clay 50s. to : week, or Is. 6d. to Is. 0d. per hour. 60s. per week, night-woik 5<is. to 66s. day 70s., night 70s. per week; pro- 60s. per week, night otis. to 66s. per Hours of labour, 42 per work. [Note. per week, or Is. 6d. and Is. 9d. per hour bationcrs, same as linotype proba- week (when employed by the hour. — See also Cardboard-box makers] respectively if employed by the hour; tioners : monoline and simplex key- Is. (id. for day-work, and Is. 9d. for apprentices, machine period, second to board operators, day 60s., night <i(>s. night-work); apprentices, four years. sixth year. 1.3s. to 35s. per week : monoper week; probationers, same as 10s. to 30s. per week, and 2s. 6d. per line-operators, for day-work 66s. per linotype probationers: compositors, week in addition when working at week, for night-work 72s. per week; day (>5s., night 70s. per week : piece- machines. Hours of labour. 42 per probationers, 50s. to 60s. per week for work, day is. Id., nighi is. 2(1. per week day-work, and 56s. to 66s. per week for thousand ens ; compositors employ night-work. Bonn of labour, 42 per less than three full consecutive work- week. ing-days, Is. (id. per hour ; three con- Typesetting compositors, day-work secutive working-days, but less than a per week, night-work 70s. per week ; week, Us. per day; "house" work, apprentices, six years, 10s. to 40s. per day Is. 6d. per hour, night Is. 9d. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week, hour; apprentices (male or female), Letterpress-machinists, 55s. per week; six years, 10s. to 40s. per week : letter- apprentices, six year.-, 10s. to :i.">s. per press-machinists, 55s, per week ; ap- week. prentices, six years, 10s. to 35s. per Southland (Invercargill). —Piecework cornweek. Hours of labour, 48 per week. positors, per 1,000 ens, day Is. Id., Lithographic transferrcrsand machinists. night Is. 2d. ; journeymen compositors, (i.">s. per week ; apprentices, six years, day 60s. per week, night 05s. ; " house " 7s. 6d. to 30e. per week. Hours of work, day Is. 6d. per hour, night Iβ. 9d. labour, 48 per week. per hour. ((lore). — Compositors, day Gishorne. —Linotype-operators, day 70s., 56s., and night 60s. per week. (Other night 76s. per week, or Is. 8d. and towns). —Compositors, day 45s., night Iβ. 10d. per hour; piecework, 3d. per .">0s. per week; apprentices, six years, thousand with fat, 3Jd. per thousand I(K to 40s. per week. Hours of labour, without fat : probationers, day 50s., 48 per week, night 56s. per week, or Is. (id. to Is. 9d. per hour ; apprentices, six years, 10s. to 30s. per week (when working at machine, 2s. 6d. per week extra). Hours of labour. 42 per week ttange fitters and polishers, Is. 3d. per Same as Canterbury, except apprentices, hour; body - fitters and machinists, five years, 7s. (id. to 30s. per week. Is. Id. per hour; boys, six years, 7s. 6d. to 36s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Where tour or more hands are employed Where tour en more hands arc employed Where four or more hands are employed Same a> Canterbury. in kitchen —chef 65s., second 45s., in kitchen —chef (>">s., second 45s.. in kitchen —chef 65s., second 45s.. others 27s. (id. ; where three hands others 27s. (id. ; where three hands others 27s. (id. per week ; where three are employed —chef 55s., second 35s., are employed —chef 55s., second 38s., hands are employed —chef 5os., second others 27s. 6d. ; where two hands are others 27s. (id. ; where two hands are 35s., others 27s. 6d. per week ; where
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Refreshment- rooms, &c. — employed —-chef 50s.. second 30s. ; i employed —ehef 50s., second 30s. ; two hands are employed —chef 50s., continued. where only one hand employed —male where one is employed, male 45s. second 30s. per week; where onlv cook 45s., female 356. ; oyster-openers, Females -head cook 35s., others 22s. one hand employed —male cook 4.V.. :i.V. ; kitchen and pantry — males nd. : kitchen and pantry hands — ooalee female cook 35s. per week; oyster27s. Gd., females 20.-. : waiters, 32e. 6d. ; 30s., females 22s. (id. : waiters. 32s. (id.; openers, :j-">s. per week; kitchen and waitresses —-head waitress 2.1s.. others waitresses —head waitress 27s. (id., pantry hands —males 27s. (id., females 20s. ; midday waitresses, 10s. per others 22s. (id. Hours of labour h'xed 20s. per week : waiters, 32s. Hd. per week ; probationers, 15.-. per week; by Shops and Offices Amendment Act, week; waitresses— head waitress 25s., casual labour—restaurants from 5s. to 1010 others 2()s. per week; probationers, I 12s. 6d. per day, oyster-saloons 5s. 15s. per week. Casual labour. —(Rcsto 12s. 6d. per day, tea-rooms 5s. taurants): In kitchen —chefs 12s. (id., per day. Hours of work — (i<) per week others 7s. lid. per day; females —head tor males, females 52 per week cooks 7s. 6d., others "is. pel day; waiters and waitresses, 6s. per day. er-saloons): Males —chefs 12s. 6d., others 8s. per day ; females —head cooks 7s. Hd., others 5s. per day ; waiters, 8a ; waitresses, 7s. per day. (Tea-rooms): Waitresses. ,">s. per day. Hours of labour —Males 60, females .12 per week Rope and twine manufac- .. .. Working foreman, 50s. per week ; spinner turing up to six double machines) and bailer without assistants, 8s. per shift and day respectively : with assistants, 7s. ; assistant spinner and bailer, 6s. 3d. per shift and day respectively J nightworkers, 3d. per day extra; 3'ouths, 15 to 21 years, 15s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per week Saddlery and harness making ■ Journeymen, Is. Id. per hour ; appren- Journeymen, Is. Id. per hour, or at piece- Journeymen, Is. per hour; improvers, Journeymen, Is. Id. per hour; apprentices, five years, 7s. (id. to 27s. 6d. per work rates ; apprentices, five years, 35s. to 45s. per week ; female stitchers, tices, five years, 8s. to 27s. 6d. pel week ; female stitchers, 7s. 6d. to 30s. 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week ; female 7s. 6d. to 35s. per week ; apprentices, week ; female stitchers, 7s. 6d. to 35s. per week. Hours of labour, 48 per stitchers, 7s. 6d. to 35s. per week. rive years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per week. per week. Hours of labour, 48 pei week Hours of labour, 48 per week Hours of labour, 48 per week week. Sail, tent, and flag manu- Journeymen, Is. ljd. per hour ; apprenfacturing tices, four years, 8s. to 20s. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per week. Sausage-casing making .. .. Whakatu Agreement. —Classera, measurers, tank hands, and scrapers, Is. 2d. per hour; salters, Is. per hour; boys and youths, 20s. to 4(>s. per week ac- ! cording to age. Hours of labour, Is per week. Pakipaki Agreement. —Same as. Whakatu. W'f Hi nylon.- -Scrapers, tank hands, and measurers. Is. 3d. per hour ; saltt 1 Is. per hour ; boys, 20s. to 40s. j» week, according to age. Hours of labour, 44 per week
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Cradee. i Northern Industrial District, Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago and Southland Industrial District. Sawmilling Headman on band-mills, 9s. per da dogger and setter, 8k. per day ; assistant dogger and setter, 7b. 6d. per day ; turning down at band-saw, 7s. 6d. per day ; head, breaking-down saw, 8s. 6d. per day ; tail, breaking - down saw. 7s. 6d. per day; head, circular saw (travelling), 9s. per day ; tail, circular saw (travelling), 8s. per day ; wedger, circular saw (travelling), 7s. 6d. per day ; headman, band-saw edger, 8s. per day ; tail, band-saw edger, 7s. lid. per day ; head, first drag-saw, 8s. per day ; tail, first drag-saw, "s. (id. pel day ; head, second drag-saw, 7s. (id. per day ; taii, second drag-saw, 7-. per day ; headman, recutter - sa. 8s. per day ; tailman, recutter-saws. 7s. (id. per day ; headman, recuttersaw, box or small splitting-saw (not an adult), (is. (>d. per day; tailman, reoutter-saw, box or small splittingsaw (not an adult), 5s. per day; men in charge of ( two deal frames or gang saw, 8s. per day ; men in charge of one deal frame, 7s. 6d. per day ; log jigg saw, 8s. 4d. per day; log-getters, S>. per day ; men in charge of first goosesaw, 7s. 6d. per day ; other goose-saw > (if adults), 7s. per day ; first assistant saw-doctor, 8s. per day; second assistant saw-doctor, 7s. per day ; third assistant saw-doctor, 6s. per day ; slipmen who class timber, 7s. 6d. per day ; men in charge of slip-truck who class and stack, 7s. 6d. per day; machine-feeders, yard, slab, sawdust, shaving men, 7s. 6d. per day (but employers may engage machine-feeders, ; yard, slab, sawdust, and shaving men who are inexperienced at the work at 7s. per day for a period not exceeding six months); horse-drivers, 8s. per day; engine-drivers who require to hold first-class certificate, 10s. per day ; engine-drivers who require to hold second-class certificate. 9s. per day ; Benohmen, Is. 2d. to Lβ. 3d. per hour; In Sawmills (town, country, and Ash- Otago. — Sawyers, 8a. to 9s. per day; breakdown-men, l>. 2rl. to is. 3d. per burton). —-First-class machinists, Is. 3d. tailers - out, 7s. per day; machinists, hour; tailer-out, Lβ. 2d. per huur ; per hour; second-class machinists, 8s. to 10s. per day ; youths, 10s. to 30e. machinists, Ik. 2id. to Is. 4d. per hom : Is. IJd. per hour; other machinists, per week ; head yardmen, 10s. per day j yardmen, i<. 2d. per hour to 60s. per over 21 years of age, Is. per hour; other yardmen, 7s. ; casuals, Is. per week; onjsseutters, Is. Id. to Lβ. 2d. first sawyer (town) Is. 3d. per hour, hour; engine-drivers, 7s. 6d. to 10s. per per hour: other labourers, Is. to Is. Id. (country and Aehburton) Is. ljd. per day; wood - turners, 8s. 6d. ; spokeper hour: night-watchman (charge of hour; other sawyers, Is. per hour; turners, 8s.; spoke-finishers, 7s. 6d. ; one mill), 46s. per week: engine- tailers-out, if over 21 years of age, butter-box makers, 7s. ; sash and door drivers, 9s. to 10s. per day; fireman lOJd. per hour; engine-drivers, first- makers, 8s. per day ; apprentices (woodor driver with certificate, Ss. per day : class, I-. 3d. per hour; engine-drivers, turning), five years, 7s. 6d. to 30s. per boxmakers. Is. Id. per hour ; youths. second-class, Is. IJd. per hour ; engine- week. 15s. to 35s. per week aocording to age. drivers and firemen (without certifi- Southland. —Breast - bench sawyer (two Hours of labour, 46 per week cate), Is. per hour; youths (country saws and top saw), 10s. 6d. per day ; and Aehburton), five years, 7s. 6d. to breast-bench sawyer (one saw), 10e. 30s. per week ; youths (as firemen), up per day ; breast - bench sawyer (no to 20 years (Ashburton), 28a. IJd. to saws), 9s. per day; big-bench sawyer 32s. (id. per week. (bottom and top saws), 9s. 6d. per In timber or coal yards (town, country, day; big-bench sawyer (no saws), 9s. and Ashburton). —Head yardman, 55s. per day ; tailer-out, 9s. per day j per week ; orderman, 50s. per week ; first - class machinist, 10s. per day ; other workers over 21 years of age second-class machinist, 9s. per day ; (town) Is. per hour, (country and engine-driver, first class, 10s. per day ; Ashburton) 42s. per week ; casual engine-driver, second class, 9s. per day ; labour (town) Is. IJd. per hour, hauling-engine driver, under 20 years (country and Ashburton) Is. per hour ; of age, 6s. per day ; locomotive-drivers, youths up to 21 years of age, 12s. 6d. 10s. per day; bushmen, shoemen, and to 30s. per of labour, £45 stokers, 9s. per day ; second - class per week bushmen or trackers, 8s. per day; log-trolly men, 9s. per day; timber trolly men, 8s. per day j tramwaymen, 8s. per day ; slabmen, assistant benchmen, yard workers, and other unskilled labourers, 8s. per day ; yardmen, £10 10s. per calendar month ; bul-lock-drivers, £10 per calendar month; boys, from 16 years of age, 4s. 6d. to 8s. per day. Hours of labour, 48 per week.
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. i Trades. Northern Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Wellington Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago ami Southland Industrial District. Canterbury Industrial District. Otago unci Southland Industrial District. I I .... Stoueniasonry Journeymen, Is. lid. per hour; appren- Journeymen, Is. S,l. per hour; apprentices.' live years, 10s. to 30s. per week. tioes, live years, Hts. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour. 44 per week Hours of labour, 15 per week Re Buildings- Journeymen, Is. 6d. per hour: apprentices, five years. Its. to :!.->-. per week. Hours of labour, 44 per \\ eek. lu Monumental [Masons- -Journeymen stonemasons and marUe - cutters, Is. Ikl. per hour : apprentices, five years. 7s. lid. to 27s. 6d. per week. Sours of labour, 44 per week Sugar-refining Tailoring -Tailors Tailoring Tailorossos Firemen. 54s.; trimmers, 42s.: liquorrunners, 54s. : char emptiers and levellers. 4Ss. ; panmen. tiOs. ; centrifugal driers. 4Ss. : centrifugal scoopers, 45s. ; packing-store, 45s. to 48s. ; labourers. 42s. ; boys, 16 to 21 years, 12s. lid. in 30s.: all per week of 48 hours Journeymen, including pressers (piece- Journeymen tailors and pressers (other workers as pi r log), 60s. per week : than pieceworkers). 55s. per week : apprentices, five years, 5s. to 26s. piecework, a< per log; apprenti pel week. Hours of labour, 48 per (male), five years, 5s. to 30s. per week. week. Hours of labour. 4S per week. Factory hands Second - class chart Factory hands, same as Auckland Disoutters, (><,'.-. per week : stock cutter trict and trimmi r, 55s. per week ; examine! in charge of finishing-room, 52s. lid. per week : apprentices to stock cutting and trimming, five years, 10s. to 40s. per week. Hours of labour, 45 per week Timework, sd. per hour; coat hands, Journeywomen, 25s. per week: iui26s. and :!0s. per week; vest and provers, 15s. to 22s. (id. per week: trouser hands. 21s. to 30s. per week; pressers. 55s. per week; apprentices, machinists, 17s. lid. to 30s. per week ; two years. 5s. to 12s. lid. per week; apprentice i, lour years, 5s. In 20s. per pressers' apprentices, two years. 20s. week. Hours of labour, 46 per week to 30s. per week. Hours of work. 45 Factory hands, same as Wellington per week. Shop hands First-class eoat, trouser, and vest hands, 30s. per week ; secondclass coat hands. 27s. lid. per week; second-clase vest arid trouser hands, 25s. per week: third-class coat hands, 25s. to 2lis. per week for first year after apprenticeship; third-class vest and trouser hands, 21s. to 23s. per week for lirst eighteen months aftei apprenticeship; first-class machinists, :il>s. per week: second-class machinists. per week: apprentices (coatmaking), three years, 5s. to 25s. per week: apprentices (vest and trouser making), two years, 5s. to 17s. (id. per Journeymen, 55s. per week: piece- Journeymen, 66s. per week; pieceworkers, workers as per log: apprentioes, live as per log; apprentices, five Tears, 6s. years, 5s. to 30s. per week. Hours of to 3lls. per week. Hours of labour, labour, 48 per week. 48 per week. Factory hands, same as Auckland Die- Factory hands, game as Auckland District trict. Factory hands, aame as Wellington Factory hands, name a> in Wellington District. District. Shop hands .Machinists, trousers and Shop hands Journeywomen, -7s. lid. vest hands. 25s. per week : coat hands, per week : improvers, 17s. lid. pel week : 30s. per week; apprentices, four years, apprentices, four years, ."is. to 17s. (id. 5s. to 20s. per week; pieceworkers, as per week; pieceworkers' wages as per per log. Hours of labour, 45 per week log. Hours of labour, 46 per week. week.
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Tailoring —'failoresses — ctd. j Hawte's &>!)■ —Coal hands, 30s. per week : trouser. rest, and skirt hands, 27s. lid. per week : first - class machinists, 30s. per week; second-class machinists, 25s. per week; coatmaking apprentices, four years, 5s. to 27s. 6d. per week ; trouser, vest, and skirt apprentices, three years, Bβ. to 22s. per week : apprentices to maohining, same a- trouser, fto., apprentices. Hours of labour. 45 per week Tanning .. .. See I'ellmongering .. .. .. ! .. See t'elLmongering .. Tinsmithing and oopper- Journeymen, UK per day of 8£ hours ; Journeymen, Is. lkl. per hour; appren- Coppersmiths, black-iron workers, and Journeymen. Iβ. 2Jd. per hour: apsmithing (see also Canister- general hands, 8s. (id. per day; ap- tices, five years, 5s. to 30s. per week. tinsmiths, 9s. fld. per day of 8 hours; prentices, six years, 7e. to 80s. pel workers) prentices, five years. 7s. lid. to 30s. Hours of labour, 48 per week galvanizers, Us. per day of 8 hours ; week. Hours of labour, 47 per week. per week. Hours of labour, 47 per machinists, !ls. per day of 8 hours; ' week apprentices, five years, 7s. to 30s. per week. Hours of labour, 4.S per week Waterproof-clothing maun- ■. .. ; See Tailoresses facturing Wax-Testae manufacturing • .. Piecework —Wains. 3d. per gross of boxes; No. 4 tins, Is. per gross; No. 10 tins. 2s. per gross; No. 12 cardboard, fid. per gross; filling frames on machine, 3]d. per rack of 16 frames, average of l>8 boards to the frame. Hours of labour, 45 per week Woollen-milling ... . . .. Minimum rate for wages hands —Woolsorters, 50s.: wool - scourers, dye- . house, teasing, carding hands, 42-. : spinners, 44s.; feeders and piecers, 16 to 22 years, 25s. to 42s. ; mill-ing-room, finishing - room, press ami stock room hands, 42s.; tuners, 4.V. to 56s. ; warpers, 5(>s. ; patternweavers, 45s. : labourers, 42s. ; enginedrivers. 54s. ; firemen, 48s. ; greasers, 42s. ; carpenters, 60s. ; girls, first I year 8s., second year 11s., third ycai , 14s. ; youths, 14 to 22 years of age, Ss. to 35s. : all at per week. Hours of labour. 4.S per week
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Return of Hours of Overtime worked by Boys and Women during Year 1910-11 in Factories in the Principal Towns in New Zealand.
'Cndea. Auckland. A w sr sa »-»»• «*~- Gbbo ™- „£. I 3T ™ son -| at o—• »-»• sst Bagmaking .. .. .. .. .. 80 Biscuit, confectionery, ami jam making .. .. 588 Boot and shoe manufacturing .. .. .. 879 Brewing, malting, and bottling Butter-making Cabinetmaking and upholstering .. .. 687 Cardboard-box making Chemical-manufacturing .. .. .. 13."> Coach and tram building and blackemithing Condiment-manufacturing .. .. .. 084 Cycle, sewing-machine, and typewriter engineering Drees and millinery making .. .. .. 10,159 Engineering Hour-milling .. .. .. .. (i Uas and incandescent mantle making Hat and cap manufacturing .. .. .. 1 ..'S42 Hosiery-knitting .. .. .. .. 27 Laundry-work .. .. .. .. 3,558 Photographic work . . .. .. ' .. 1." Printing, bookbinding, and stationery manufac- i>. 1'Vi luring Saddle, harness, and leather-goods ma king . . 1,464 Sail, tent, and canvas-goods making .. .. 1,598 Shirt and underclothing manufacturing Soap and candles manufacturing Sugar-refining .. .. .. .. 27 Tailoring, and clothing-manufacturing .. .. 41,566 Tea-packing, and coffee and spice grinding . . 63 Tiusmithing and plumbing, &c. . . .. 78 Umbrella making and repairing .. .. 30 Watch and jewellery making Waterproof-slothing manufacturing Woollen-milling Miscellaneous • ■ ■. •. .. 504 891 783 200 14,314 8,570 .. .. .. 200 .. .. 1,629 .. 1,371 2,957 2,853 .. 2 237 .. 324 .. .. .. .. 209 102 40 891 755 809 .. .. 637 2+ .. .. 28 330 .-.4<l 2,891 360 .. 1.032 4 792 6 .. .. .. ..... 156 I .. 7,902 31,143 ii.715 1.220 2.454 788 1.247 2,606 910 1.606 989 763 3.107 4.123 5.760 126 .. .. .. .. .. . . ' . . 597 320 3,518 96 339 7,619 li.794 1.883 .. til 307 62 279 .. 177 750 27<i I2(i 236 27 127 4.4(12 4.(104 3,858 .. 313 .. :t39 201 .. 69 .. .. 2C 14 30 2.762 979 715 981 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 30 23.410 36,080 20,125 3,407 1,509 007 2.002 1,951 888 926 2,679 1.720 6,921 <i.lH7 102 174 805 .. .. .... 140 .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 1,278 .. 1,253 3,755 .. 2,904 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 .. . . 363 61 . . 1,263 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 242 .. .. 13 Totals . . . . . . . . 70.217 i ■ t 64,902 100,615 72,610 4,723 4,339 ! 3.106 3,904 5,571 1.798 4,442 I 4,660 i 2,764 : 8.257 ' 11.359 12,361 4,389 3. in.; 3,904 ! 5,571 1.798 4,442 I 4,660 i 2.7 1 8.257 ' 11,369 L2.36
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Permits granted to Young Persons (14 to 16 Years of Age) to work in Factories during the Year ending 31st March, 1911.
Return showing Number of Factories and Shops in the various Towns and their Surrounding Districts in New Zealand.
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Number Number Boys: Standard passed. Oirls : Standard passed. Town. of Of ; -;- Boys. Girls. Iv y y , VH |y y VI VJJ Boys: Standard passed. I II Aratapu . . . . .. .. 5 .. . . . . 5 Ashburton .. .. .. . . 14 II 7 3 4 . . 2 :! (i Auckland .. .. .. .. 195 264 89 56 ~>1 .. lit 80 BO Blenheim .. .. .. .. 1 2 .. I 2 Christchurch .. .. . . 237 240 r>3 | 69 97 .. 63 87 !H> Duucdin .. .. .. .. 210 . 280 ■ 70 Sβ 74 .. X4 8(5 110 Gisborne .. .. .. .. 16 li II 3 2 .. I 2 3 .. Greymoutli . . .. . . . . 12 7 1 3 8 .. .. 4 3 Hastings .. . . . . .. 10 3 3 5 2 .. I I 1 Hawera . . .. .. .. 4 I .. 2 2 .. 1 .. 2 I Invercargill .. .. .. 28 21 5 9 13 I 3 12 4 2 Masterton .. .. . . .. 5 10 3 II .. .. I 6 Napier .. .. .. ■• 22 ' 32 10 7 5 .. 7 9 Ifi I Nelson .. .. •. •. 26 12 7 11 7 I 3 2 7 New Plymouth .. .. .. 14 5 2 17 I 2 3 Oamani .. .. .. .. !> 18 6 3 1 . . 8 2 3 .. Palmeraton X.nth .. .. .. 22 31 8 6 5 3 li 9 14 2 Rangiora .. . . .. .. 6 I 3 1 2 .. 1 Timaru .. .. .. .. 28 3J H 9 13 .. 5 14 12 Wanganui .. .. .. .. 29 2fi 7 12 10 4 7 13 I Wellington .. .. .. .. 14!) 244 3!) .14 52 4 58 105 78 3 Smaller towns .. .. .. 69 51 18 21 27 .. 13 17 20 I 6 1 .. 2 51 .. lit 97 ! '. 53 74 . . si 2 .. I s 2 .. I 2 .. 1 13 I .•{ I 5 .. 7 7 I 3 7 I 2 1 .. 8 5 3 6 2 .. 1 13 10 .. 4 52 I 58 27 .. 13 388 10 366 3 6 80 BO 2 87 90 86 110 2 3 4 3 I 1 2 12 4. 1 6 9 Lβ 2 7 3 2 3 9 14 I 2 I 2 14 12 7 Hi 105 78 17 20 447 449 I 3 I -____ , —_-__ ' i Totals .. .. .. I.I II* 1.273* :U7 34S 388 10 366 447 449 11 I 11 • Special ponnita were Issuud to 18 boys and to 10 jiirls under >«-<iuii 27 ol the Factories Act, 1908.
Number Name of PUoi . of Factories. Auckland .. .. 1,513 Wellington .. .. 1,098 Cliristclmrcli . . . . I..t>5 Dunedin .. .. •• 1,193 Northern Industrial District Aratapu .. .. 31 (lambridge .. .. 17 Coromandel .. .. I" Dargaville .. .. 29 Giaborne .. .. 191 Eamiltou • • • • 86 Edenevffle .. .. 21 Sikuiangi • • • • 15 Hokianga .. .. 26 Buntly .. .. ■• 19 Kaitaia . . • 12 Karangahake .. .. J 1 Kawakawa .. .. 22 Kawhia .. .. 13 Kihikilii .. .. 12 Bfangawai .. ■ ■ IS Blangonui .. • • 6 Mercer .. .. ■ • 56 Morrinsvillo .. .. 33 Ngaruawahia .. .. 18 Ongarue .. • • 12 Opotiki .. .. 22 Otorohanga .. .. 39 Paeroa .. •• .. 36 Pahi 11 Papakura .. .. 28 Port Awanui . . . . 4 Pukekohe .. .. 30 Raglan .. • • . . 14 Rotorua .. • • 64 Russrll . . . . .. 3 Number of Shops 1,778 1,571 1,448 1,258 37 37 31 65 189 130 15 27 18 34 34 10 Id 18 8 12 16 i<; 38 17 20 31 ill 45 15 26 5 30 12 93 5 Number Name of Place. 6i FactorieK. Northern [ndustrial District continued. Taumarunui .. .. 35 Taupo .. .. .. 11 Tauranga .. .. 32 Te Aroha .. .. H Te Awamutu .. .. 40 Te Karaka .. .. 18 Te Puke .. .. 21 Thames .. .. 73 Tolaga Hay .. .. 11 Waihi ..' .. .. 64 Waikino .. .. 3 Waipiro Baj .. .. 15 Waipu .. .. .. 19 Waiuku .. .. 16 Whakatane .. .. 28 Whangarei .. .. 82 Whafigaroa .. .. 8 WTiitianga .. .. 9 Taiaoaki [ndustrial District Eltham .. .. 80 Hawera .. .. 92 tnglewood' .. .. 60 Manaia .. .. .. IT Mokau .. .. .. I New Plymouth .. .. 197 Opunake .. .. 40 Patea .. .. .. 31 Stratford . . .. 70 Wellington Industrial District Ashhurst .. .. 28 Bull's .. .. .. 19 Carterton .. .. 58 Dannevirke .. .. 91 Eketahuna .. .. 39 Number of Shops. 83 13 47 32 37 31 15 117 8 126 28 19 27 21 31 86 12 17 61 96 62 55 9 235 12 10 62 19 18 62 105 24
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Return showing Number of Factories and Shops, &c.—continued.
NllUlblT Name of PI of Factories. Wellington Industrial District — continued. Featherston • • . • 27 Feilding .. .. 90 Foxton .. .. 62 Greytown .. .. 18 Hastings .. •. 124 Hunterville .. .. 30 Kimbolton .. . • 27 Levin .. . . .. 54 Mangaweka .. .. 23 Martinborougb .. .. 36 Marton .. .. .. t9 Masterton .. • • 153 Napier . . .. .. 307 Ohakune .. ..39 Ungaonga .. . . 11 Ormondville .. .. 38 Olaki .. .. .. ill Pahiatua .. .. 89 Palmerston North .. 260 Porangahau .. .. 7 Raetihi . . .. . . L6 Rongotca .. .. 23 Shannon .. .. 55 Taihape.. .. .. 65 Tβ Nui Upper Hun .. .. 19 Waipawa .. .. 38 Waipukurau .. .. 35 Wairoa .. .. .. 13 Waitotara • .. ■ • I Wanganui .. .. 278 Waverley .. .. 38 Woodville .. .. 12 Maryborough Industrial District — Blenheim .. .. 112 Havelock .. .. 25 Picton .. .. ..3'2 Seddon II Nelson Industrial District Collingwood .. . . 24 Murchison .. .. 16 Nelson . . .. ■ • 279 Takaka .. .. 36 Westland Industrial District. — Brunnerton . . .. 22 Denniston .. . . 9 Grranity .. .. 13 G-reymouth .. .141 H.ikitika .. .. 68 Kumar a .. .. 12 Lyell 9 Okarito .. .. 11 Reefton .. .. 22 Ross .. .. .. I Seddonville .. .. 13 Westport . . . . 90 Canterbury Industrial District — Akaroa .. .. 58 Azubei le> .. • ■ 25 Number Xuinbnr of Name of Place. of Shops. Factories. Canterbury Industrial Districi continued. 30 Aimat .. . . 25 93 Ashburton .. .. 129 42 Cheviot .. .. 16 39 Coalgate .. .. 12 122 Culverden .. .. 11 35 Fairlie .. .. 25 14 Geraldino . . . . 27 67 Kaikoura .. .. 31 28 Leeston .. .. 33 32 Lincoln .. .. 28 to Little River .. .. 17 196 Methven .. .. 25 304 Oxford .. .. ..29 81 Pleasant Point .. .. 22 20 Rakaia . . .. .. 9 43 Rangiora .. .. 76 48 Southbridge .. .. 12 64 Temuka .. .. 54 317 Tiniaru . . .. . . 213 7 Waimate .. .. 65 20 Otago and Southland Industrial District— 21 Otago— 38 Alexandra South .. 13 89 Arrowtown .. . . 8 2 Balclutha .. .. 39 16 Clinton .. .. 16 48 Clyde .. .. 6 39 Cromwell . . . . 13 55 Hampden . . .. 19 7 Kaitangata . . . . 28 249 Kurow" .. . . 9 33 Lawrence . . . . 37 42 Middlemarch . . . . 6 Milton . . . . 37 98 Naseby .. .. 18 17 Ngapara .. .. 14 44 Oamaru . . . . 134 11 Ophir.. .. .. 4 Outram . . . . 19 21 Owaka .. .. 33 18 Palmerston South .. 24 279 Pembroke .. .. 5 14 Queenstown . . . . 12 Roxburgh .. .. 12 31 St. Bathan's . . .. 5 18 Tapanui . . .. 16 34 Waikouaiti ... .. 16 187 Waitaimna . . .. 6 112 Southland— 32 Gore .. . . . . 103 6 [nvercargill .. .. 338 10 Lumsden .. .. 27 72 Mataura .. .. 28 20 Orepuki . . . . 33 15 Otautau .. . . 34 118 Riverton .. .. 29 Waikaia . . .. I 58 Winton . . .. 54 32 Wyndham .. .. 17 Xumber of Shope. 34 154 20 12 12 22 48 39 28 22 9 15 26 22 18 68 12 65 236 68 19 18 50 9 8 20 26 48 10 50 10 59 32 13 140 10 25 29 40 4 30 28 7 30 44 10 109 34'2 L9 29 29 19 41 11 33 25
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Table showing Statistics concerning Persons assisted by the Department of Labour from the 1st April, 1910, to the 31st March, 1911— by Trades.
Occupation* Hawke'e Bay Districl ■a °« is 1 5 II If: lll'l te. -H S 2 Wellington and Taraniiki Districts. i ! $ ; 0 'C ee Jg S £■ |1 I s - sa > p< ■ -sS «f i 1 il il |2 Seleon, Westlaiid, and Marlborough Districts. . i II * ! O - I I ii it a 3d as if! is North and South Canterbury Districts. * * up 3, ! il if j; i I 1! ll II 2 j on -A P5 2 ? T ■ ! si a i a z S a S3. s • I |a % ii i! i 1 Otago and Southland Districts. III I si i I ii if li I 1 IE 15 II Totals. 1 I is 2 1 ' l| I f l! So ags= : as 38 3 3 Bakers Bookbinders Bootmakers .. Bushmen Butchers Bricklayers Cabinetmakers Carpenters Chemists Oerke Coachbuildere Cooks Drapers' assistantu Drivers Dyers Dairymen Electricians Engine-drivers Engineers Farm and station hands Flax-mill hands Freezers Grocers Giooms and gardener* Hairdressers Hotel hands Labourers Machinists Miners Moulders Painters Fat ti 111-makers lVrainbulator-niakers . . Plasterers Plumbers Printers Photographers Saddlers Sawmillers Shearers stonemasons Tailors i .. s .. .. .. 'i "i "2 1 5 4 2 a 11 15 13i t>3 4 2 i2 1 I 1 I 12 7 •• •• : •• •■ •• •• .. .. .. "1 "] '.1 9 7 24 9 103 21 1 10 1 I I 1 .. 3 3| 1 .. 4 3 .. .. I .. .. .. I 6 2 .. 5 11 e .. e 13 4 .. 12 9 1 .. 4 5 26 l> 87 65 1 I .. 4 4 l> .. .. 1 l< .. 15 38 .. .. 11 2 1 .... 3 3 15 I 14 12 III 1 43 L'74 II .. J J ■ 3 :: :: \ 16 .. .. 4 2 .. I .. 30 . . :. ft] 527 1063 498 !I23 I 8 .. 18 33 13 6 10 5 1 1 11 10 11 Hi U L9 43 18 292 96 1 7 8 1 42 S3 9 2 2 1 .. .. 8 6 :i3 2-1 106 317 "p . ' 1 .. .. .. .. 56 I .. .. .. .. .. .. •• - "J "; .. I 2 4 8 6.. 6 1 11 2 .. 1 .. 3 1.. 1 3 7 4 .. 7 1 3 1 .. 1 .. 3 1 .. 1 - .. 3 1 . . 7 2.. 2 2 5 7 4 3 8 I .. .. 2 1 2 . . 7 5 1 ..... 1 .. 1 .. 2 .. 4 1 1 17 1 .. I 1 .. .. 1 .. 1 .. ..I 4 1 6 l! 1 8 6 26 13 .. 10 7 31 lo! 7 12] 1 .. 1 .. 8 •• •• 1| 1 .... 12426.. 7 26 2(1 33 .. 28 1 .. 1 .. 3 2 10 4 4 2 13 5 1 12 3 13 1.. 1 .. 1 .... 2 .. 1 1 24| 4 .. 4 .. 21 73 15 94 .. 17 157 63 174 .. 2 1 .. 1 .. 1 I i I :i .. ti 7! 12 13 .. 9 1 .. 1 .. .. .. 2 4 1 i .. -2 4 6 6 ; .. .. II .. II .. 12 377 568 117 421) 137; 412 351 1911 358 693 676 2,146 947 222 1,660 11 1 28i 50 35 7 '.1 S 21 15 2 46 i •■ 2 1 .. .. I .. .. li 1 1] 1 1 6 5 20 10 .. 4lj 1 .. 2 1 .. .. 3 1 I 3 2 .. 2 .. 2 .. 11 2 .. 8 420 657 178 436 176 504 414 322 358 671 92412,3961,253 342 2. 1 HI I "' 1 7 26 8 :ll 1 61 20 19 20 l>0 19 12 i-3 8 6 01 417 7 19 2 1 sl 71 ! 2 9 ! :: 9 41 25 58 til 1 2051 26 17 2 7 lOoj 32. 3,712 5.696 II 2 72 129 1 l> 18 124 2 .. 3 11 62 3 8 5 S 1 .. 3 16! 2 4 i 6 21, 4 22; I II Iβ 4,921 7.11)1 13 .. 13 2 J :: l>4 a 27 .. 25 4 11 1 146 iiti 15 .. 3 .. 108 1 1 .. 1 .. 19 2 44 5 70(1 1 l \ :: 35 .. 4 117 .. ■2,656 L\716 2 .. 109 9 1 1 26 33 2 .. 1 .. 31 4 1 . . 10 .. 12 :: : 8 3 ! 4,261 "l 2 2 2 13 5 ■::■ I I 266 1,324 850 "5 3 1C 1,781 874 42 51 .. .. .. .. .. .. 547 166 J .. 3 1 3 2! 2 1 3j 1 .-, 3 I .. 36 II I .... 1 I 4 .. 22 8 3 . . :: 2 6 . . I . . 1 ■1 .. 3 I .... 1 1 3 .. :t 4 1 .. 11 5, .. 4 8 816 10(17 808 1,522 ioi \i 1 6 5 :{ 1 ii 4 1 2 7 4 2 10 12 2,660 l,682i •33 :: .. ::■: ■ • ■• "' "■ " .. .. .. .. J 2 l> 2 3 6 338 1,545 1,064 •• •• i (548 188 1 •■ •• I Grand totals .. ~,8s 2. 1 HI
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Domestic Servants and Others assisted by Women's Branch.
Summary of Statistics concerning Persons assisted by the Department of Labour from the 1st April, 1910, to the 31st March, 1911.
r>. .. . w • i Single and North Dietriote - Ma,T ""'- wfdoWB. Wand. South Island. Commonwealth. Great Britain. Elsewhere. Auckland .. 104 I0S 535 Wellington .. 166 129 167 Masterton. .. ! 2 9 11 Nelson .. .. 16 04 10 Jhmtehnicli .. 55 536 119 Dnnedin .. 74 262 14 Grand feotak .. 117 1.828 1,156 ' 2 28 96 339 205 760 13 IT 85 5 52 82 I 96 21 I 2 I 70 255 I
a« Number dependent on g £ those assisted. • 3» a »- <b 2 , 2£ Diitrioti. ; ? |m - . "g 1| I §, - ■g 1 3-il i §5 Is S ; £ E- p - OγNumber dependent on those assisted. OS _. ► > = ■: o e - s= -d : _ o>< ■ £ si sf 1 1 If |1 ! I II II I S5 zi s 1) -M I ■e t ■» i 1 S a a \ 9 « * * f I S £ "S "3 ~ ■ i: S - , o ! s, ,3 5 e i 5 « ? I 1 ' I I I I Where from. Aucklaml .. .. ' 246 1,204 1,450 246 :i 500 74! GisborneandHawke'sBay 92 341 188 92 53 Mil- 33 Wellington North .. 82 276 358 82 71 288 M Wellington South .. 72ii I.24H 1,972 72ii 147 I.'.ITI :i.I I Nelson, Weetland, and Marl- 188 4261 i>14 l.s.s 120 364 67: borough Canterbury North .. 170 501 i>77 176 21 24.'> 14: Canterbury South .. .. 3 :! .. Otago North .. .. 2 ."> 7 2 .. 21 2; Dunedin .. .. 656 841 1,497 656 4411,51512,61: Southland .. . . 13 78: 91i 13 .. 22 :!. Totals .. .. 2,1814,921 7,102 2,1811,156 5,117 8,45. 74!) - 336 441 3,144 672 l!i 642 808 35 I(ii 171 259 I . U 350 8 i ■ 14 1.332 l>40 l."> I! 12\ 178 136 .. 12 3 lit 358 I . . •j ■> S3 4, 3 1.. 12 l,158i 339 I ., Sβ 91 .. >4 4,25l| 2,851 55 6J i 642 808 Sβ U 171 259 I .. 350 8 I •"> 1,332 840 15 19 ITS 136 .. .. 319 358 I . . ., •» i 3 1.. ! 1,158 339 I .. L,25l| 2,851 58 us 987 s7 294 .is ■s.i-2 13 [,129 346 88 446 Hi 299 :;i I.-, 58 s L3 68 2 SI 1112 14 111 .-.7 4 s ii :; 142 21 601 1 2 6 9 l,370i 2 78 23 I 2,612 35 1,158 91 I .. :il 83 ! oi 6 .. 218 1,018 «fi S,4;->4 4.251 i 2.7H3 3.037 2,181
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Report on Accommodation for Shearers under the Shearers' and Agricultural Labourers' Accommodation Act, 1908.
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iSection 9 : "This Act does nor apply to sliei |Cota District. of I ins 3 shearing-sheds in which the total number of shearers employed is less than six.") rotalNumber Elinor Altera- Extensive *L° Aooom. Additional of Sheds Satisfactory. tion* Alterations m 2, da t' ou - Building inspected. required. required. , provided _ ereote(J ;aring-sli ilNurat f Sheds spected loyed is Ipms M tan six.") Auckland— Gisborne... Port Awanui Te Karaka Tolaga Bay 40 i8 4 S 4 6 3 3 ... ... 2 1 ... ... ... 1 33 9 12 5 4 3 40 3 2 33 78 Takanaki Eltham ... 78 4 4 31 16 13 10 4 4 Wellington— Ashhurst... Dannevirke Eketahuna Poxton ... Hastings... Hunterville ... ... | Kimbolton ... ... j Levin Mangaweka Martinborougli Masterton Napier ... Ohakune... Ongaonga Ormondville Otaki ... ... ... I Palmerston North... Porangahau Taihape ... Waipukurau ... Wairoa ... Wangatiui Wellington Woodville 1 2 2 1 1 2 20 1 1 5 1 14 45 7 2 7 6 2 3 1 6 11 12 8 i 4 2 ... I ... 1 1 1 2 18 1 1 5 8 23 6 2 3 6 2 8 8 6 4 7 2 !!! !!! !!! j ::: '.' T ::: . / "! i ... ... 2 112 2 1 2 17 1 112 ... 3 ... ... 113 1 L 3 3 I 2 Nelson Motueka ... Nelson Wakapuaka i — 164 164 3 5 1 9 107 3 5 1 8 12 8 29 .. 3 5 i I I i J 9 9 Maklboeough— Blenheim Seddon ... 2 3 2 3 2 8 I Cantbbbuky — Amberley Annat Coalgate ... «... Culverden Pairlie Kaikoura... Little Eiver Methven... Rangiora Timaru .. 5 O 1 2 7 2 3 1 9 1 I 1 5 1 2 7 2 o 1 9 1 I 1 i 6 2 3 I 6 ... 1 I I 1 1 ... 1 1 2R 2R I ... 2 •22
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Report on Accommodation for Shearers, &c. -continued.
Details of Expenditure of the Department or Labour during the Year ending the 31st March, 1911. £ s. J. Salaries* ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 13,955 7 4 Advertising, printing, and publications ... ... ... ... ... 166 1 8 Allowances to police officers acting as departmental agents ... ... ... 684 18 9 Bicycles ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 61 18 3 Cartage, freight, and insurance ... ... ... ... ... ... 46 210 Compassionate allowance to widow of • I. Fergus, late messenger ... ... 11 5 0 Cost of messenger's uniform ... ... ... ... ... ... 5 4 (i Cost of special typewritten reports under the Industrial Conciliation ana Arbitration Act ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... 29 8 4 Fares, board and lodging, and supplies for persons proceeding to employment 1 ... 2,496 12 4 Fees payable to assessors of Industrial Councils ... ... ... ... 948 3 0 Legal and witnesses'expenses* ... . . ... ... ... ... 329 6 5 Payment of special messengers, Arbitration Court ... ... ... ... 13 0 0 Postage and telegrams (including rent of letter-boxes) ... ... ... 1,098 2 3 Preparing and printing Digest of Decisions under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act* ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 90 10 0 Preparing and printing Digest of Decisions under the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act* ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 48 n 0 Preparing and typing of report on assisted schemes of insurance against unemployment ... ... ... ... ..." ... ... ... 25 18 3 Rent, office requisites, cleanint;, fuel, and lighting* ... ... ... ... 1,409 0 1 Telephones ... ... ... ... ... ... 194 2 9 Temporary clerical assistance ... . . ... . . ... ... 108 4 6 Travelling allowances and expen- ... ... ... ... ... 3,482 0 9 Typewriters ... ... ...• ... ... ... ... ... 103 13 L 0 Wages of workmen guarding Department's stores at Waitotara during bush-fires... 0 16 D Workers' dwellings: Preliminary, administrative, and travelling expenses ... 2 13 4 Contingencies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 515 0 25,316 5 2 Less amount credited ... ... ... ... 2,590 14 10 Total ... ... ... ... ... .... £22,725 10 I * See credits.
Approximate Coat of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,600 copies, Including illii--trations and diagrams), £Ifls,
By Authority; John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington 1911 Price 3s. 9d.
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FACTORIES IN NEW ZEALAND.
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Diagram i, showing the Number of Persons engaged in the Principal Industries for the Years ending 31st March, 1895 and 1911. (In 1895 the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act commenced operations.)
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WAGES IN NEW ZEALAND
Diagram 2, showing the Amount of Wages paid to Persons engaged in certain Groups of Industries for the Year 1909-1910.
Total amount paid, £5,981,070.
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Diagram 3, showing the Number and Annual Increase of Workers in Factories from 1896 to 1911.
FACTORIES IN NEW ZEALAND.
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ACCIDENTS IN FACTORIES IN NEW ZEALAND. Diagram 4 showing Accidents in Factories for the Years ending 31st March, 1903 to 191 1.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR (REPORT OF THE)., Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1911 Session I, H-11
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