DISCONTENT AMONG THE MINE-SWEEPERS
DEMAND FOR MORE PAY. (Rec.. January 10, 2 a.m.) London, January 8. Discontent among tho crows of the mine-sweepers reached a climax on Friday, Vhen some of the men refused to put to sea, declaring that the a>muneration was utterly inadequate in view of the risks involved and the big profits made by the trawlers, from which the crews aro largely drawn. Tho authorities temporarily settled tho dispute by offering a bonus of 10s. weekly, but sdrao of the crows are still dissatisfied.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' ■ • .
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 90, 10 January 1919, Page 5
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89DISCONTENT AMONG THE MINE-SWEEPERS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 90, 10 January 1919, Page 5
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