VIOLENCE BY STRIKERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19699, 27 July 1927, Page 11

VIOLENCE BY STRIKERS.

TRAIN-CHEWS STONED.

WOMEN TAKE ACTIVE PART.

QUEENSLAND SUGAR MILL CRISIS

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright, A. and N.Z. BRISBANE, July 26. Another serious disturbance in cOnnec* tion with the strike of sugar-mill workers at South Johnstone occurred to-day.' As a train loaded with sugar-cane was entering the station a large number of strikers, who had taken up a position in the rear of the building, stoned the train crew, consisting of an engine-driver, - a fireman and two farmers. Although many of the missiles struck the engine none of tlie crew was hit. A little further ou : two large stones bad been placed on the line. Female sympathisers with the strikers* are taking an active part against train crews. The farmers allege that members of the police force were in the vicinity while the stone-throwing was in progress, but that no action was taken to apprehend the men responsible. The director of the mill says these stone-throwing' incidents are of almost daily occurrence. The members of the staff at the mill have been informed that, in accordance with the decision of the Trades and Labour Council, no meat will be available for them in future. The bread supply has also been cut off. • Arrangements have "been made to bake bread at the mill for the requirements of the staff.