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This is one of several advertisements which appeared in the North Wales Weekly News through September, October and November 1974.
The Hotpoint factory at Llandudno Junction produced washing machines for the British market. The Company was advertising for semi-skilled workers for the factory assembly line.
The advertisements are interesing for the level of salaries offered and the difference between salaries for men and for women. Workers worked a 40 hour week over 5 day shifts or 4 longer night shifts and the company offered free transport from Rhyl, Prestatyn and Blaenau Ffestiniog for particular shifts.

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