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Determination of Wages in Northern Sugar Industry
Testimony at Cairns before Industrial Court on AWU claims for the northern sugar industry. Witness Thomas Farrell details hours, overtime, meals, and conditions, arguing for 44 hour week, eight hour day, upgrades in classification, and fair pay reflecting harsh climate and skilled labor. Cross examination addresses aliens, contracts, grading, and farm labor contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Cairns
A.W.U
FL Martyn
Mr. Martyn
R. G. Kerr
Corporation
T. W. Crawford
ASPA
C Waterman
C.S.R
Mrr. G. Johnstone
United Cane Growers Association
Thomas Joseph Farrell
Gordonvale
Cs.r. Co
Mulgrave
Australia
Mossman
Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Bf. Crawford
Mr. Waterman