BRISBANE SEAMEN DISGUSTED
CONDUCT OF SHIPPING DISPUTE NO CONFIDENCE IN STRIKE LEADER BRISBANE, February 22. Local union members are disgusted with the manner in which the shipping dispute has been handled in the southern states, claiming that they have been badly let down.
The men unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in the strike leader (Mr J. Keenan), and decided that in future the Brisbane executive should function independently of other branches.
There was an immediate rush for licenses, 391 of which have been issued since the regulations became operative. Port Adelaide seamen, at a noisy meeting, declared the shipping strike off, offering for work under the licensing system to-day.
"MEN WERE MISLED"
COMPANY OFFICIAL'S VIEW (Received February 23, 8.2 p.m.} MELBOURNE, February 23. A leading shipping official, commenting on the seamen's decision to return to work said: "The men were misled. Many of them have been good, faithful servants of our companies, and we will be glad to have them back when vacancies occur."
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Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21715, 24 February 1936, Page 11
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