ON THE WEST COAST.
WESTPORT AND THE COAL
MINERS
. WESTPBRT, November 26. There is practically no change here so far as the strike is concerned. A ■movement was stated to be on foot to form a Watersiders' Arbitration Union, but it seems to be very generally recognised that unless the mines work, such a union would be of little service in keeping the port open. The strike leaders held numerous public meetings, at which they: state that the men are as determined as ever to " fight to a finish." '' Reports from the mining townships are conflicting, some stating that the miners are only waiting for a lead to form an Arbitration Union, and others that they are bitterly opposed to arbitration, and will riot resume work under such conditions. It seems to be generally recognised that this district is faring badly, especially in view of reports that big supplies of foreign coal are how on the way to New Zealand.,
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8726, 27 November 1913, Page 5
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