WORLD OF LABOR.

Mataura Ensign, 22 April 1913, Page 5

WORLD OF LABOR.

* NEW SOUTH WALES' MINERS. THE RESULT OF THE STRIKE. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH-. —COI'YBS GAT. HKB UNITED I'ItESS ASSOCIATION. Received April 22, 9.30 a.m. "SYDNEY, April 22. ft is understood that there will be a distribution of strike pay in connection with the Southern coalminers this week. Cases are reported where traders have stopped all credit, resulting in families having little or nothing to live on. A CONFERENCE. Received April 22, 9.30 a.m. SYDNEY, April 22. Hon. A. C. Carmicthael (Minister for Labor) will confer to-morrow with representatives of the Northern and Southern miners and coal lumpers. THE PUPONGA STRIKE. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. PMB CNTTED PRESS ASSOCIATION NELSON, April 2.1. The sequel to the recent strike of miners at Puponga and the burning of die dwelling of the mine deputy, Mr .Walker, took place at the Collingwood Magistrate's Court to-day, when five men—William Bromilaw, Robt. Grace, Daniel Bannon, Robert Ross and James Byers—were charged with having on or about April 8, with intent to intimidate one Samuel Walker, injured the dwelling of the said Walker. The cases were conducted by Detective Rawle, and occupied the court the whole day. All the accused were committed for trial at the next session of the Supreme Court at Nelson. Bail was allowed—each in £SO and one surety of £IOO. Bail was not immediately forthcoming in all cases, but it is stated that the Federation of Labor will furnish funds for all the accused. The cases aroused great interest, and the court was crowded all day. A large crowd of unionists and others assembled to meet Mr Walker when he reached the township on horseback, but the presence of several constables prevented any demonstration. ,