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Award on wages for Cooktown mining area disputed
Judge Douglas comments on disability allowances and wage rates in the Rossville China Camp metalliferous mining area. The award fixes wages per shift from 11 to 15 4 per shift with cost of living impacts noted. Testimony from residents, families, and employers highlights monthly expenditures around 10 and 11 pounds in Cooktown district.
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Homville
Chillagoe
Timmings
Cooktown
Douglas
Smd
Industrial Court of Queensland
Hos
Rossville
China Camp
Romeville
Boerrikie
Kenmerk
Haleigh
Annanee Cay Et
Eee
Au Ton Bros
J.B
Forman
F. Moore
Framcis Bros
Norme
Tox Lode Sgi Co
Mar
Gram ‘Tres United
Mr. Bathe
Pio i ‘Sdi
Bey
Yeatman
Locking
Suger
Bobes
Lenencer Tiedhey
Ue Lsed Tin Sinking Co
Post and Telegraph
Cape York Peninsula