SHORTAGE OF LABOR.
ROYAL COMMISSION OPENED. By Gable—Pren A»e«e»»tk>»—Copyright Sydney, June 27. The sittings of the Royal Commission on the shortage of labor have commenced. Manufacturers stated that they were oompelled to decline orders owing to their inability to obtain artisans. Several blamed the decline of the system of apprenticeship. SERIOUS POSITION IN SYDNEY. Received 27, 9.10 p.m. Sydney, June 27. Before the Labor Shortage Commission a costume manufacturer, referring to the difficulty of securing apprentices, said he would willingly pay five shillings weekly above the award rates right through the slack and busy times to get apprentices. He had to turn customers away owing to the difficulty of getting labor. Ross, a bottle manufacturer, declared that he could double his trade if labor - were available. One witness declared that the shortage was through girls marrying.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 3, 28 June 1911, Page 5
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136SHORTAGE OF LABOR. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 3, 28 June 1911, Page 5
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