Re-Establishment Of Torres
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Strait Pearling
THE Queensland Government has re habilitated, in the pearling indus try, all the Torres Strait Islanders who have been serving in the Army.
Pearlers are now on a higher wage level than before the war.
Since the war ended the Island Indus tries Board has purchased 20 luggers and, only recently, another five have been secured. Including nrivate vessels, the fleet now comprises 36 boats.
As all Asiatic labour has been excluded, this should give employment to all former Island soldiers.—“ Pearl.”