COST OF LIVING
COMPARATIVE OFFICIAL FIGURES. EMPIRE AND THE UNITED STATES. (By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright) CANBERRA, January 20. Official figures are stated to show a general increase in the cost of living of about 224 per cent, compared with pre-war costs. . This means that the value of the pre-war £5 note is now slightly under £4. An adjustment in the basic wage announced today shows a rise of Is in five State capitals and 2s in Hobart. The war time increase in Australian living costs ranks high among countries with comparable standards of living. The latest increase figures available here are: Britain (December), 28.8 per cent.; Australia (December), 22.5; South Africa (August), 18.4; United States (July)', 16.2; Canada (August), 16.8; New Zealand (September), 13.4 per cent:
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 January 1943, Page 3
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126COST OF LIVING Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 January 1943, Page 3
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