THE WEST COAST MINERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8404, 4 November 1890, Page 5

THE WEST COAST MINERS.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] Greymouth, Monday. The s.s. Herald has arrived off the bar, but the signal " Dangerous " being hoisted, she can scarcely get in till next tide. The first lot of coal for the week was sent down this morning. The weather is still wet and squally. Some of the old miners at Brunner can scarcely realise the fact of their being unable to get employment, in the mine. Many who applied received a blunt refusal.

All the new hands put on at Brunnerton to-day were set to work at the Brunner mine, and the old hands at the coal pit, Heath. The manager is extremely well pleased with the way the new hands work. One pair miners (old diggers) put out 21 skips of coal, about 12 tons. The men also seem to be satisfied with the work, and work with great, spirit. Nineteen trucks of coal were sent to port to-day. The work of the new men ranged from 15 to 12 skips. Westport, Monday. The Denniston Incline is working smoothly'and well. About 400 tons of coal were sent down to-day. It is expected that double that quantity will be sent to-mor-row. The Union men have not yet applied for work. Eight steamers are now in port, of which five are awaiting favourable telegrams from Greymouth as to the state of the bar there. It is expected that the Grey will be workable to-morrow.