THE MELBOURNE STRIKE

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12086, 25 June 1920, Page 5

THE MELBOURNE STRIKE

United Press Association—By Elec trie Telegraph—Copyright. Melbourne, June 24

The strike outlook is brighter and there is every hope of settlement. To-night the Premier issued instructions ensuring the re-employ-ment of the striking gasworkers in the event of a settlement of the dispute. Unemployment slightly increased to-day, some.timber yards closing. The employers state that unless the engine drivers’ strike is tonight, all timber yards are to be closed indefinitely;