SHIPPING DISPUTE
POSITION MOEE SERIOUS. Sydney, Decomb', , r 18. The stewards' dispute is more serious, iji consequence of the Transport. Workers' Council having passed a resolution that it is solidly bVliiml tho stewards in their fight for the eight-hour day.Press Assn. (Itec. December 20, 0.30 a.m.) Sydney, Decomber 19. There have been no developments in. the shipping trouble save that further inter-State steamers have been rendered idle.' There is a possibility of the strike extending to cargo boats; _ A number of New inlanders and intending visitors to Auckland for the Davis Cup matphes are disappointed at the indefinite -postponement of sailings.—Press Assn. EFFECT, ON TASMANIA. Melbourne, December 18. The Tasmanian Government has informed Mr. Hughfo that it is willing to pay increased wages for three monthg if the strike is not settled. In the mrantime Mr. Hughes is consulting the companies, and has incidentally promised divert Commonwealth shipping to lasmania where practicable. The wharf labourers have complicated matters by Bubirfitting claims for ss? 3d. an. hourPress Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 73, 20 December 1920, Page 5
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