DECISIONS AWAITED
THE SHIPPING STRIKE SETTLEMENT EXPECTED HEAVY LOSSES INCURRED [By Telegraph—Press Association—CopyriAtj Received Aug. 22, 10.25 p.m. SYDNEY, Aug. 22. There wils no development to-day in the seamen’s strike. Both sides are awaiting the outcome of the union meetings at Sydney and Melbourne tomorrow, when the terms for a settlement suggested by the Court will receive consideration. It is reported that the Melbourne seamen will abide by the decision of the Sydney men, and there is quiet confidence that a settlement is in sight. Four more vessels have tied up sinfcc yesterday. It is estimated that shipowners have lost £30,000 since the dispute began 16 days ago, while the daily wage loss of the seamen amounts to about £950. The wharf labourers are also heavy losers.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 197, 23 August 1935, Page 7
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