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Typo: A Monthly Newspaper and Literary Review, Volume 5

Auckland, 7 February, 1891

Auckland, 7 February, 1891.

Nothing of note in connexion with the Craft has occurred here of late; the offices are busy on and off, but things are at times very slack. Four or five hands are now out of work, and some of them contemplate a visit to the other side.

Some uneasiness has been caused in typographical circles on account of the masters refusing to sign the society's rules. The chief bone of contention has been the amalgamation with the Australian Typographical Union; but that has now been settled, and the Auckland Society is only connected with the Trades and Labor Council. One of the largest firms in the city has just sent in a letter to the society notifying their acceptance of the rules, and promising to work by them in every department, and it is expected that the other large firms will promptly follow their example. This will tend to give heart to the comps of our city, and I hope will help to put the trade on a proper footing, and to bring master and man into closer and better relations with each other.