The Challenges Faced by Merchant Seamen in Australia, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 86

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0008

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the payment system for Merchant seamen in Australia, where they are paid in American money despite a ruling by the War Shipping Administration that they should be paid in the currency of the port they are in. The seamen pay taxes, come back with less money due to exchange rates, and have insurance only at sea. Merchandise on ships is more expensive than in stores, with items selling at a higher price on ships even though they are supposed to be sold at wholesale plus 10%.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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