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TAustralian A. N.Z. Cable Association.] NEW SOUTH WALES UPSET. OYER- NEW COMPENSATION LAW. SYDNEY. June 30. Many hundreds of men will be idled to-morrow when the 'Workmen’s Compensation Act comes into operation. The sawniilliug industry on tlio North Coast will practically suspend. Many share fanners have given notice of their intention to quit. In tho trades and industries generally, the pruning kni‘if. is being applied and staffs cut to a minimum. The Master Carriers’ Association has decided to increase cartage rates from Ist. July, owing to the operation of the Act. A section of the Act provides that insurance companies doing business under the Act must within three months deposit with the Colonial Treasurer six or ten thousand sterling, according to the income received. The Australian Jockey Club has taken out licenses under the Act, with the object of idcinnifying and insuring racing clubs, owners and trainers against payment of compensation by them.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1926, Page 3
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155AUSTRALIAN NEWS Hokitika Guardian, 30 June 1926, Page 3
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