SHIPPING CRISIS.

Grey River Argus, 13 January 1928, Page 5

SHIPPING CRISIS.

UNION’S DECISION. All Ships to be Manned. PENDING CONFERENCE. SYDNEY, January 12. When the crew of the Adelaide companys ’ stacmer Momba learned that the company was transferring cargo from the Ormiston to the Momba, they gave notice and the vessel was added tu the idle list.

A meeting of the Seamen’s Union Was held to consider the situation and decided to man all ships, pending a conference With the Inter-State owners, when the log would be discussed. The meeting was very stormy, a large section of the men demanding a prolongation of the dispute, and implication of all shipping. OWNERS’ THREAT. MELBOURNE, January 12. A meeting of the Commonwealth Steamship Owners’ Association resolved that unless the vessels in* all ports now requiring part or full crews are manned on or before Monday next, the Association will renounce the present agreement and all future engagements under the new articles will be on such conditions and terms as prescribed by the owners. The resolution wins telegraphed to *he general secretary of the Seamen s Union. NOTICES WITHDRAWN. SYDNEY, January 12. Following on the seamen’s meeting, the crew of the Momba withdrew their notices. It is expected that the seamen’s decision is merely a preliminary to a general resumption of work on all strike affected vessels.