LOSS IN WAGES

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 263, 2 August 1929, Page 11

LOSS IN WAGES

STRIKES IN NEW SOUTH WALES THIRTY THOUSAND MEN THROWN OUT OF WORK COST TO GOVERNMENT OF RELIEF (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) Sydney, August 1. The workers throughout the State, as the result of the timber strike and the Northern Coalfields stoppage, both o' which have been in progress six months, have lost nearly two millions sterling in wages. The disputes have thrown thirty thousand men out of employment. Unemployment relief is costing the Government £lO,OOO a week, and the unions have collected £70,000 in levies. DIMINISHED COAL SUPPLIES ANXIETY OF GAS COMPANIES Newcastle, August 1. Further trouble is expected by the gas companies, which are experiencing difficulty in securing gas-making coal. The Government stacks at Port Waratah. from which the coal is obtained, have sadly diminished. Only about a month’s supply is left. A critical position may occur unless a new source is found shortly. TERRORIST GANG MEMBERS NOT BEING REEMPLOYED (Rec. August 1, 8.15 p.m.) Melbourne, August 1. The timber merchants have refused to re-employ a number of strikers actively associated with the gang which has tried to terrorise volunteers. The number thus rejected is 700. The union is now attempting to have these men reinstated.