25 YEARS AGO
Wharf Labour Scarce (From “Tlie Dominion, 1 ’ December 20, 11)09.) U'lmrf workers are in true holiilu.v mood nt present, necoixlins In information supplied by a repiwenlative of one of the loenl shipping compniiicis and it is impossible just now to obtain sufficient labour to carry on the work of the wharves. Although a large number of men wore about the wharves all day yesterday, It is stated that they would not accept work, and consequently several boats were considerably delayed.
In consequence of the activities of P.qtaud (the elec'rical workers’ secretary, who has been extracting increases hi wages under threats of plunging Paris into darkness), M. Briand, the Prime Minister, had all the electric light stations in the city secretly connected with the generators driving the tub., trains. Patand called on M. Briand no Christ mas Eve and Ihrealened Io throw Paris into darkness unless the electricians were granied increased pay. AI». Briand refused and Poland found himself helpless. The newspaper,s are rejoicing at Al. Briand's intrnuity.
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Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 81, 29 December 1934, Page 10
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17025 YEARS AGO Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 81, 29 December 1934, Page 10
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