THE COAL STRIKE..
MEN PREPARED FOR FICHT.
NO PROSPECT? OF SETTLE-
POTATOES SOARING IN PRICE.
United Press AsseU ition—Copyright (Received Nov, 21. 11.50 p.m.)
SYDNEY, Nov. 24
ft is stated in Union circles that the miners are prepared for a three months’ struggle. It is estimated that there are 15,000 idled men alone as a result of the strike and 121 steamers are laid up at Commonwealth ports. Potatoes jumped 100 per cent today.
The Coal Conference reached a deadlock and adjourned until .Monday, when Mr Hughes lias promised- to state the Government’s intention.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 4406, 25 November 1916, Page 5
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94THE COAL STRIKE.. Gisborne Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 4406, 25 November 1916, Page 5
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