BREAD CRISIS IN SYDNEY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 303, 18 September 1919, Page 5

BREAD CRISIS IN SYDNEY

DEADLOCK IN THE BAKERS' STRIKE. Sydney, September 1". Mr. W. A. Holman, referring to the bakers' strike, said that, as it was impossible to raise the price of bread, which, would bo necessary if the strikers demands were conceded, the Government would do everything in its power, to assist those who were endeavouring to supply the public with bread. Tho master, bakers have decided to pool their supplies, and hope to provide normal supplies at the we-ek end. Owing, to tho failure of the conference, tho master bakers deoline to inako further proposals to the union. , In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. James announced that the Government is taking steps to see that tho public is supplied with bread.—Press Assn. (Rec. September 17, 9.50 p.m.) ' Sydney, September 17. Supplies of btt-a. are increasing, although tlieri? is only sufficient to place overyone on half rations. The bakeries are rushed by excited crowds, while ,at the suburban shops queues a mile long wait for 'hours. All efforts to settle tho dispute have Mel. • Tho men have submitted fresh 'proposals. The masters refused to negotiate unless the men returned under tho "old conditions. The strikers have handed over the control ot the dispute to tho officials of the Labour Council, which to decided to stand behind the men—Press Assn.