MINERS' BALLOT.
(United Press Association. } AUCKLAND, April 8. Information has been received that the men at the Waipa, Pukemiro, and Taupiri coalmines, in the Waikato, on Friday took a ballot on the question of striking. It is stated that a large ma■oriLy favoured continuing work. The ballot came as a surprise to the proprietors,' as relations for some time past had been friendly. A conference was held at Huntlv recently between the men and the employers regarding certain matters, at the request of the men. and at its conclusion the men expressed satisfaction.
A telegram from Huntlv states that it is reported locally that the voting was': In favour of a strike, 60; against a strike. 180. It is believed that the voting at Pukemiro was solid against striking.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 81, 9 April 1918, Page 3
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129MINERS' BALLOT. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 81, 9 April 1918, Page 3
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