SEAMEN'S STRIKE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 217, 7 June 1919, Page 7

SEAMEN'S STRIKE

. EXTENDED TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA CREWS GIVING NOTICE (By Telegraph-Prcsß Association-Copy right Adelaide, Juno C. The seamen's strike lias extended to South Australia. The crews ol' all vessels arriving are giving notice. ' A large seamen's vote was recorded at the ballot.—Press Assn. 80,000 PEOPLE IDLE IN .MELBOURNE. Melbourne, It is estimated that by the end of the week 80,000 people will lie idle. The seamen's ballot has closed. It was .practically boycotted by the-men.—Press AHSH.

THE END NOT IN SIGHT YET MEN TIBGBD TO SUBMIT DISIH/ITTO'ARBITRATION 'COURT. (Rets. .1 uiic. 6. 10.5 p.mO •Sydney, June (i. A meeting of shipmasters and officers ot the Merchant Service Guild resolved to urge the seamen to submit the dispute, to the Arbitration Court. The general opinion is that the end is not in sight yet.—Press Assn..

GOVERNMENT'WILL OFFER NO COMPROMISE. (liec. June li 10.5 p.m.) Melbourne, June 0. After, the presentation of the result of the seamen's abortive ballot, .Mr. Justico Biggins adjourned the conference, lie jvill review, the position from the Bencn to-morrow. ;It is anticipated that the waterside struggle «\ill now be prolonged. If is definitely stated UiaMite Government will, offer no compromise oilier than arbitration. It is estimated that there are 21,000 unemployed.—Press Assn.