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Loss Of Working Time Increasing On Waterfront
The Australian Stevedoring Industry Authority reports rising lost man hours on wharves in 1955-56 and early 1956-57 due to industrial disputes. In 1955-56, 3,353,718 of 38,821,196 hours were lost. six months into 1956-57, 1,029,826 of 18,116,702 hours were lost. Sydney and Melbourne saw sharp declines in interstate sea cargo, with Sydney dropping from 23,699 tons in 1954 to 147,744 tons by early 1956 and 214,836 tons in late 1956, amid wharf strikes.
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