PRISONERS ON STRIKE
Recently 70 prisoners in the Bathurst Gaol left the workshops in a body, marched into the yard, and refused to do any further work, says the "Sydney Morning Herald." The governor of the gaol, Mr. Phemister, was called, and he went among the men and discussed the dispute with their spokesman, who put several demands. The demands were refused, and the men were ordered to return to work. The prisoners expressed their intention of remaining in the yard, and all available guards, including those off duty, were called. On the arrival of the additional guards, who were posted round the gaol, the men said they were willing to return to work. They were then ordered by the'governor to return to their cells. They refused to do so, and 30 additional warders were called in. About 4 p.m., after the men had been massed in the yard for about an hour and a half, they agreed to go to their cells. Bathurst police were asked to stand by in case their assistance was required, but they were I not called upon. I
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 134, 3 December 1940, Page 8
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184PRISONERS ON STRIKE Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 134, 3 December 1940, Page 8
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