Jack Tar's Trials. [By Telegraph. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]
Blenheim, This Dat. Five sailors of the ship CUitmont, at Picton, refused duty, and were given into custody by the captain. The Mayor went with the men and captain to the Courthouse. The men complained that they were not allowed j soap, &c, and thought they ought to be allowed pocket money while in port. At present they are allowed none. They also complained of the hours, and of having to work cargo. The captain stated that lie could compel them to work at any time, and would allow no spending money in port until leaving. The Mayor said it was rather hard, but he could not compel the captain. He advised the men to obtain legal advice, and asked the captain to release them nntil 2 o'clock, when, if the dispute is not settled, they will again be taken into custody for insubordination.
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Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 125, 24 November 1888, Page 2
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152Jack Tar's Trials. [By Telegraph. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 125, 24 November 1888, Page 2
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