IDLE MINERS

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 110, 3 February 1930, Page 11

IDLE MINERS

MAINTENANCE PROBLEM CONTRIBUTIONS OF UNIONS (United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright) (Reo. February 2, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, February 2. It is estimated that the contributions and levies of unionists to the idle miners on the Northern coalfields since March last have amounted to £1,300,000, of which sum half a million has been contributed by miners who have worked throughout the dispute. Mr. Weaver, Minister of Mines, expresses the opinion that with peace at least 5000 miners cannot be reabsorbed into this industry. VOLUNTEER WORKERS ATTACKED 1 BRUTAL TREATMENT Sydney, February 1. Remarkable scenes were witnessed at the Central Railway Station last night following the arrival of a party of volunteer miners from Rothbury. Pickets attempted to molest the men, one of whom was brutally assaulted, and taken to hospital with severe scalp wounds. During stoppages at mining towns en route for Sydney, the volunteers were hooted and Insulted by groups of miners gathered on the platforms. Many volunteers upon arrival made a dash for waiting taxis, but one named Millard walked. He was soon struck down and kicked. FAILURE OF ARBITRATION SIR MARK SHELDON WARNS CANADA Vancouver, January 31. A warning was given to Canada on Friday by Sir Mark Sheldon when addressing the Canadian Club, against the establishment of a Labour Arbitration Court similar to that in Australia. “Meet Labour at a round table,” he said, “but don’t bring in a third party.” He declared that one of the most unfortunate features of arbitration was that it brought employers and employees before the board as litigants, making it difficult to enforce a ruling by arbitration over great masses of men. ' Sir Mark also expressed the opinion that Australia would solve her present difficulties. He believed that one of the most potent factors in bringing about a settlement of her insistent labour troubles will be the recognition by Australians that they cannot remain independent of the rest of the world.