BRUNNER NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 16 April 1929, Page 8

BRUNNER NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent.) Mr J. Smeaton, President of the Grey Valley Miners’ Union, has tendered his re iguation, which was regretfully accepted at a meeting on Sunday last, when on the motion of the Secretary, Mr W. Purdy, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for the valuable service he ha.l rendered to the Union. On Friday night an ignition of gas took place in the Dobson mine, and a 9 a safety precaution the men were withdrawn-. Mr Strongman visited /the scene along with the management and union represen l atives. The conclusions arrived at ace that an issue of gas from the floor was ignite] by a spark from the electric battery, caused by the making and breaking of the eonfc°ct between cable wires and battery Samples of the gas were taken for analysis, it being demonstrated that it is much more active than the gaa usually met under similar conditions. Instructions for shot firing in future are as follows::— Battery is to be held waist high when firing. 3afety ’amps to be suspended from belt, and maintained in a position near the battery. Terminals to be tightly screwed down on wires. Exposed wires at- e.n l r»f cable to be as short as possible. Working places to be -well stone dustThe long looked for houses are about to be erected, Sir Joseph Ward having granted permission for them to be built. Plans of available sections are now in the bands of the Union ; and intending builders are earnestly advised to have no dealings}w.’th this© individuals who Ijave been holding sections with a view to exploitation. Wallsend mine starts double shift to-day; it is to be hoped that the market will stand this increased production. On Friday a concert and dance was held in aid of the local Tennie ClubThe usual high standard was maintained by the performers, to whom credit is due. -.1 Mr V. Wright is an inmate of tfie Grey Hospital. The present Borough Council will soon be going out of office. The in coming Council will find an entirely different state of affairs to that existing at the time of the last election. Mr H. Carter (independent umpire' presided over a deputes committee meeting held at Dobson on Thursday last. The Union claimed “That when miners went home on account of shortage of boxes, alternative employment should bo provided for the truckers concerned.” Unfortunately Mr Carter didn’t agree with the Union upon that point, so “Henry” suffered one more defeat.