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THE SHIPPING TROUBLE

POSITION IN WELLINGTON.

By Telegraph.—Press Association, WELLINGTON, Wednesday.

The trouble with the seamen remains in the same position as yesterday, and up to a late hour no intimation had been received by the shipowners that the Seamen's Union would Liive a guarantee agreeing to observe ihe award of the Arbitration Court during its currency. In shipping' circles it is anticipated ihat the trouble may last for at; least not her .week, .if not longer, but it is believed that the executive of the Seamen's Union may soon be summoned lo decide whether or not the guarantee asked for by the shipowners will be given- Until the guarantee is forthcoming the ships will continue lo be manned by, volunteer labour.

SITUATION AT .LYTTELTON

CHRISTCHURCH, Tuesday

"There is absolutely no change >a ihe situation," was the report matre today regarding the shipping strike. The employers are still ignoring the seamen in their demand for work, and it is the impression among the men that the employers may endeavour to carry on with volunteer crews until about-Christmas time, when they may ask the men lo join the ferry steamers.

FREE LABOUR AT QISBORNE.

GISBORNE, Wednesday

Work on the waterfront is proceeding smoothly. Free labour is employed in loading the steamers Awahou and- Tiroa. A number of men came in from the country to-day, and with town volunteers an abundance of free labour is available.

MORE TROUBLE IN AUSTRALIA

MEN'S BREACH OF FAITH

SYDNEY, November 22

Seamen on the ■ Commonwealth steamer Boonah refused to sign on in consequence of certain claims being refused last May. The refusal is a distinct breach of faith, as assurances were given in July that the Commonwealth Line would not be subjected to irritation strikes.

DEADLOCK IN MELBOURNE.

(United Press Association.)

MELBOURNE, November 21

Expectations that the Hauraki would get away to-day were not realised. The crew declined to sail, demanding payment at the old award rates till their articles expire in December. ■' # ■- ~~

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Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15101, 23 November 1922, Page 8

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THE SHIPPING TROUBLE Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15101, 23 November 1922, Page 8

THE SHIPPING TROUBLE Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15101, 23 November 1922, Page 8