THE NEWCASTLE SITUATION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 8998, 9 November 1907, Page 2

THE NEWCASTLE SITUATION.

Per -Press Association.—Copyright. Newcastle, .November S. The minors having been locked out from the Lambton 8., Hebbum, Burwood, Northumberland pits, and their requests for Sd advanca in the hewing rate only met with -Id, have resolved to discontinue work if the lockod-out men are not reinstated by Tuesday, and if a committee of throe from either side, with an umpire, is not appointed.

Received Nov. 9, 10.7 a.m. Per Press Association.—Copyright. Sydney, November 9. Tho Sea Pit and' Glebe lodges rejected tho miners' committee ultimatum to strike. Miunia and Wallsend agreed. Other" ledges meet tomorrow and Monday to give their decision. It is believed tho majority of lodges will . agree to the ultimatum.