SHIPPING STRIKES.
THE MO9QUITO FLEET. MEN RETURNING TO'WORK. (PBS PRESS ASSOCIATION.) NAPIER. Oct. 26. As far as could be ascertained to-night in Napior the seamen on the local mosquito fleet, which has been laid up for the last six weeks, arc returning to their vessels tomorrow morning. The local union secretary says that Ilie Government has ordered a. iesumption of the running of tlif>ir vessels mid the men are returning (o their ships as ;i matter of courtesy, and arc very well satisfied with the arrangements made. Some of the matters, however, that have been under dispute are likely to come up for consideration at SI later date. WELLINGTON. Oct. 27. The coastal seamen, in accordance wit J i their decision to resume work, are signing on various boats today. Five vessels are expected to sail today, and others on Monday. GENERAL RESUMPTION IN AUSTRALIA. (By Electric Thlegrapit—CopybiCHT.) (Peg Press Association.) MELBOURNE. Oct. 27. It, is announced today thai the shipping strike concerning the oversea vessels has terminated. Stevedores decided to resume immediately, and a general resumption is expected on Monday.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10118, 27 October 1917, Page 5
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