SHIPPING STRIKE

Southland Times, Issue 20615, 13 October 1928, Page 7

SHIPPING STRIKE

NEW DEVELOPMENT PRIME MINISTER WARNS SEAMEN STEAMERS MUST BE MANNED MILITANTS ADVOCATE EXTENSION (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) Sydney, October 12. The. Prime Minister, who is closely watching the strike developments, has sent a warning telegram to the Seamen’s Union headquarters in Sydney, declaring that the waterfront dispute is causing grave suffering and loss throughout the Commonwealth, and the Government cannot allow lhe continuance of these conditions. The Government therefore calls upon the union to take action to ensure that the inter-State steamers shall be manned. The telegram concludes: “As this matter is one of great urgency, an early reply to this telegram is desired.” This telegram was before the Labour Council, and after hearing Mr Garden’s report of the Melbourne Union Conference, it was resolved: “That this conference calls upon the Central Strike Committee to bring into force immediately the decision of that conference,” which in effect means that the Trades Unions Council should extend the dispute to other ports.—Australian Press Association. OBSTINATE WATERSIDERS. (Rec. 8.5 p.m.i Melbourne, October 12. The Watersiders’ Federation mass meeting refused to obey the Central Committee’s instruction to take out licenses and resume work. They will join the seamen’s mass meeting on Sunday.—Australian Press Association. THE ULIMAROA DELAYED. (Rec. 8.15 p.m.) Sydney, October 12. The Ulimaroa’s departure for Wellington was delayed owing to seamen not answering a call for three men. The ship is carrying 283 passengers and considerable cargo. She was ready to sail at noon, but the vacancies in the crew caused a hold-up. The signing on of crews for the steamers, Corio and Makambo, has also been delayed, though it is anticipated that when the Seamen’s Union meeting ends there will be no difficulty in filling all the places.—Australian PrecS Association. ULIMAROA SAILS. (Rpc. 11.5 p.m.) Sydney. October 12. The Ulimaroa sailed for Wellington at six o'clock.—Australian Press Association.