MINERS RESUMING

Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 69, 18 September 1936, Page 4

MINERS RESUMING

HUNTLY COALFIELD DISPUTE SETTLED (By Telegraph-.—Press Association.) HAMILTON, September 17. After a protracted discussion extending for nearly three hours, an amicable settlement was reached this morning in the dispute that had arisen on the Huntly coalfield, and it was officially stated this afternoon that the men would all be returning to.work tomorrow. The meeting today . was addressed by Mr. A. McLagan, national secretary of the'Coalminers' Union, and Mr. A. Prenderville, national president, together with the northern miners' representatives who attended the recent conference in Wellington when hours and conditions of work were discussed with the owners. The cause of the present trouble was also reviewed, and it was stated today that this had been rectified. Some men at the Rotowaro Colliery on Tuesday refused to remove the top coal in the pillar workings at the ordinary rate,. 2s lid a ton, and as it involved the removal of fireclay, they considered they were entitled-to payment at the rate of 3s 6id a ton. It was revealed that the rate asked for had been granted to the men and as the source of the dispute had been removed, Mr. Lan Hutchinson, president of the Northern Miners' Union, said today that all mines would be in. operatiih again tomorrow. It is understood that the rates of pay of the men on day wages, including truckers, have been advanced by 10 per cent.

DENNISTON TROUBLE (l>y Telegraph.—Press Association.) WESTPORT, September 17. The Denniston miners were idle yesterday and again today over several matters in dispute which have been referred to the. disputes committee. Pending a settlement the miners may not return to work.