THE JERGER CASE
UNIONS* EFFORTS TO PREVENT DEPORTATION SHIPPING CAPTAINS AND AGENTS WARNED (By Telegraph-Press Assooiatlon-OopyrijM Adelaide, July 21. It is rumoured that Father Jerger is being transferred to tho Khyber, which has a coolie crew. _ It is stated _ that' the unions will consider boycotting any steamship line which carries him 'without a trial. Tho Huddart-Parker Company endeavoured to send cargo to ths Nestor, but the wharf labourers refused engagement for the work.—Piws Assn. (Rec. July 21, 10.45 p.m.) Melbourne, July 21. In the House of Representatives Mr. Hughes stated that everything necessary would be done to deport Father Jerger. —Press Assn. (Rec. July 21, 10.45 p.m.) Adelaide, July2l7 The city is seething with excitement over the Jerger case. Shipping l captains have been told that the consequences will be serious if Father Jerger is taken on board any ship. All unions and labour councils in Australia have been telegraphed to, so that intimation may "be sent to all shipping agents, pointing out that if they assist in the deportation, tho next time any of their ships visit Australia the act will not bo overlooked. A crowd, mostly women, gathered in front of tho Court to hear the result of the Jerger case, which was again adjourned.
"When tho steamer Khyber arrived, tho wharf labourers refused to work her until given a guarantee that Jergsr would not be put on board. The vessel was held up for three hours before the guarantee was given. Extra police are being brought from the country.—-Press Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 255, 22 July 1920, Page 5
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