THE SHIPPING STRIKE
PROPOSALS FOR SETTLEMENT. DETAILS' CLOSELY GUARDED. OUTLOOK NOT HOPEFUL. •" { (United Press Association.) ■' (Received August 8, 11.20 p.m.) MELBOURNE, August B.' It is understood tliflt representatives of the Seamen’s Union and the Disputes Committee have presented to the Government definite proposals for the settlement of. the strike. The details are closely guarded, but it is believed that the committee asked for permission to interview Walsh, which was refused. The committee is now considering a new move, but the outlook is not hopeful. The Trades Hall Council has agreed to circularise the unions for financial help. SCARCITY OF GROCERIES. (United Press Association.) (Received August 8, 11.20 p.m.) SYDNEY. August 8. . The scarcity of groceries continues owing to the shipping strike. No sugar is available.
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Waikato Times, Volume 91, Issue 14133, 9 August 1919, Page 7
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