THE GREY VALLEY COAL MINERS' DIFFICULTY. Wellington, July 19.
Mr R. Andrew, general secretary of the Miners' Association, writes to the Grey River Argus that while only 194 coal hewers are in the mine, 492 persons altogether are engaged. Tbe average weekly wage of the 194 since the lObh March last has been £2 10s to £3 6s per week each. The men's average Dumber of days worked during the same period is 11 days per fortnight, and the average during the last year a little over seven days per fortnight. The average miners' earnings throughout the year are only £2 per week. He protests against the whole 20 per cent, reduction demanded coming off the miner's pick alone, and not touching anyone else. They are not yet in possession of tho results of the audit, and until they have these they are not in a position to say what course to pursue. Regarding the company's proposals yesterday, Inspector Goodall took a contingent of police to Brnnner, Tbe miners are indignant, as no violent proceedings need be apprehended on their part.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1903, 24 July 1890, Page 24
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181THE GREY VALLEY COAL MINERS' DIFFICULTY. Wellington, July 19. Otago Witness, Issue 1903, 24 July 1890, Page 24
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