GOLDMINERS’ AWARD
Press Association. DUNEDIN, February 13. The Arbitration Court has made an award in the matter of the Otago and Southland goldminers’ dispute. The award embodies the agreement of the parties. Its effect is that .eight hours shall be recognised as shift time, and a quarter extra for overtime, including the washing of mats. The minimum wage for dredge hands, including; coalers and daymen, tor every shift of eight hours shall be 10s per shift in the Molyneux river and gorges, and in the banks of the Molyneux above Roxburgh bridge and in Kawarau and its banks, and in Manuherikia and banks, and at Nevis, Cardrona, Shotover, and Upper Clutha; 9s per shift in Molyneux river and gorges and in the banks of the Molyneux below Roxburgh bridge and at Waipori, Waikaka. Waikaia, Gore, and all other parts of the industrial district in the localities mentioned ; motormen and greasers may be paid Is per shift less than the wage specified. The award shall come into force as from January 24th, and shall continue in force until January 24th, 191 -
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8354, 14 February 1913, Page 10
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180GOLDMINERS’ AWARD New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8354, 14 February 1913, Page 10
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