COAL PRICES.
THE MINERS PROTEST, By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. LONDON, Jan. 9. The Executive of the Miners’ Federation discussed the soaring prices of export coal, which was 65s in December compared with 49s in July. Whereas Sir Auckland Geddes (President of the Board of Trade) estimated the year’s revenue from the export ot bunker coal would be £61,000.000, it had been £69,000,000 for six 'months. The Miners’ Federation decided to send a deputation to Mr. Lloyd George to demand a higher wage or a decrease in living expenses. The miners accuse the owners of cutting down supplies of domestic coal in order to secure large profits from export. The miners say they will nob continue to produce more coal without a higher wage unless the community benefits.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16638, 12 January 1920, Page 2
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128COAL PRICES. Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16638, 12 January 1920, Page 2
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