INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
IN COALMINING DISTRICTS. A CRITICAL JUNCTURE.
The Leader of the Federal Labour Party, Mr. Matthew Charlton, in the Hons® of Representatives, moved the adjournment of itlie House in order to draw attention to the necessity for the appointment of local boards to expedite the settlement of industrial disputes in the coalmining districts. Mr. Charlton said that, according to reports, there was a likelihood of a cessation of operations in the coalmining industry of New South Wales as a result of the delay in hearing the men’s grievances. He did not want this to happen, but there was a limit to the patience of the men. If a strike occurred the-industrial provisions of the Crimes Act would be brought into effect. Mr. Charlton advised the Government to get in touch with the representatives of the men and endeavour to avert the crisis.
In reply, the Prime Minister, Mr. S. M. Bruce, said that after the Easter adjournment the House would Have an opportunity of considering the wholeindustrial question. Regarding the present trouble he would endeavour to have the Coal Tribunal deal immediately with the particular dispute which might lead to trouble. The Attorney-General, Mr. J. G. Lathan, said the Crimes Act applied only to employees engaged in transport. It would not apply to miners.—A. and N.
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Northern Advocate, 26 March 1926, Page 3
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