OTIRA TUNNEL
WORKERS DEMAND HIGHER PAY.' By Telegraph—Press Association Christchurch, March 5. ■ A demand has 'Iwu made in l the men working at the Otira end. of the Otira tunnel for an increase iii wages. It is stated that a minimum' of ill a day is lieinfr asked. Thc'-Min'stcr of Public Works was invited by telegraph to pay a visit to Otira, but it is understood he cannot l"j»ve. that M". Holmes (chief engineer) lias been instructed to go across to the West Coast. It is stated that the men working at tho. Arthur's Pass end of the tunnel'are not in sympathy with the movement. Further developments may be expected on Tuesday.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 138, 6 March 1920, Page 6
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112OTIRA TUNNEL Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 138, 6 March 1920, Page 6
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