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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1917

Page

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Arbitration Court hands long railway wage award decision

In Brisbane Justice McCawley delivered judgment on the Queensland Railway Union petition for an award covering Commissioner for Rail employees. The case listed 15 unions, outlined group conferences, and set a basic wage framework for the south eastern division. The award aims to standardise hours and wages across rail and related crafts with certain exceptions for higher paid staff.

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Unscrupulous Patches Advertised Worldwide Healing

Fragmentary ad copy promotes Cuticura products claiming cures for skin ailments. mentions cities like Sydney and Nova Scotia and asserts global distribution. No clear dates or verifiable facts given.

Industrial wage standards and living costs debate

The document discusses wage levels tied to living costs in the South-Eastern district, arguing for a standard of living-based minimum. It notes differences in central and western regions, cites climatic and economic factors, and calls for railway service roles to align with tradesmen rates. The text mentions dirt money and classification by a representative committee, seeking fair remuneration and adherence to statistical methods.

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