THE MELBOURNE STRIKE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16769, 19 June 1920, Page 3

THE MELBOURNE STRIKE.

WORK BEING RESUMED. NEGOTIATIONS OVER GAS DISPUTE. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received June 19, 10.25 a.m.) MELBOURNE, June 19. The strike prospects are brighter. The restoration of tho electrical current for industrial purposes is expected considerably to reduce the unemployed list. Individual employers are adjusting their differences independently, thereby securing exemption from the black list. Negotiations are commencing with a view to settling tho gas dispute. Tho Chamber of Manufacturers’ dispute committee urges employers to stick out and not use power supplied by employers who gave in. (Received June 19, 8.5 a.m.) MELBOURNE, June 18. The enginedrivers in the employ of the City Council have resumed work, assuring the supply of electric light tonight.