-DISLOCATION OF TRAFFIC.
THE GOVERNMENT'S DIFFICULTIES.
A RESTRICTED FOOD SUPPLY,
Only those acquainted with Melbourne and its train, system can realise the seriousness of the situation brought about by the strike. The effect was felt early when the Government, afc 1.30 p.m. refused goods. Then the dray men and carriers were forcibly reminded that many of them would be thrown idle by the railwaymen's act. Even the restricted service arranged by the Government is regarded as too optimistic. The utmost difficulty wiil be fouad in getting trains through to country, districts. The Government has decided to advertise
in every State and in New Zealand for men, ' and df they are not forthcoming an effort will be fnade to get men from India, America and Britain.
One result of the strike will be an increase in the price of food products. Bullocks went up with a jump to £15, and all fruit and fish supplies have been stopped. M^lk has advanced one penny a quart, chaff ten shillings a ton, butter one penny a pound, and potatoes five shillings a ton.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7701, 9 May 1903, Page 5
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180-DISLOCATION OF TRAFFIC. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7701, 9 May 1903, Page 5
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