NORFOLK FARM STRIKE
KING'S EMPLOYEES HOLD ALOOF. (VNIIM PRJBS ASSOCIATION—COfTIU9ST.) ' f UITRALIAN " Nfi" *JSAtiArU 4ABLB ASSOCIATION,/ LONDON, 10th April. Reinforcements 'of the Norfolk polios have had a quieting effect on the agricultural strikers. The rovinjj bands were followed by police in motor-lorries, with, the result that many intimidated labourers are returning to work. Scores of farmers' sons And ouoils are leaving London to engage in farm work. The strikers' leader visited the King's estates at Sftndrinßham, and urged the workers to join the union. The King employs about sixty, only four of whom are ■unionists. Addressing a meeting of strikers, the leader said: "I ask you to join the union and stand firm beside your brothers now fighting a noble battle." When asked who would be the first man to join none responded.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 87, 12 April 1923, Page 7
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133NORFOLK FARM STRIKE Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 87, 12 April 1923, Page 7
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