N.S.W. COLLIERY STRIKE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2237, 14 November 1907, Page 2

N.S.W. COLLIERY STRIKE.

8,000 EMPLOYEES AFFECTED NO COAL AVAILABLE. STIFF ADVANCE IN PRICE ANTICIPATED. .

Onited Press Association — Copyright SYDNEY; Nov. 13. All hope of effecting an- amicable settlement in the mining, difficulty seems at present, at any rate, to have vanished, and a generaj strike ■will commence to-day, when it is expected all the miners in the northern district will he idle. The miiners who resumed yesterday did so under the imnression that by working three days all wages, amounting to £25,000, would bo paid. A further ~ffort will be made to rcucQi ,a settlement. The member for the district is endeavoring to formulate proposals to have the questions fn dispute submitted to the Premier, who is understood to be willing to act as mediator or arbitrator.

The miners’ committee of management meet to-day to discuss the situation.

A mass meeting of miners is to be held to-day to discuss the trouble. The mine proprietors meet on Thursday.

■ihe trouble is alrc'xiy having a disastrous effect on the Newcastle trade. The harbor, is full of vessels waiting-for cargoes. No coal being available, steamers are returning to Sydney and south coast ports to obtain loading. . • . In view of the situation some of the Sydney coal merchants are refusing to fill orders. A' stiff advance in the price of ; coal is anticipated. About 8000 men employees would be rendered idle by a general strike. The men declare their determination not to recede from their demands. The proprietors show no sign of weakening, and axe strongly opposed to making further concessions. They are prepared to await developments. NEARLY ALL THE MINES IDLE. (Received Nov. 13, 3.13 p.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 13. ; A mass meeting of miners at Newcastle was held to-day to discuss matters in dispute with the colliery owners. A resolution was curriedendorsing the strike. Practically all the mines .in the Newcastle and Maitland districts are laid idle. STRIKING IN SYMPATHY. (Received Nov. 14, 0.4 a.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 13. The estimate of Sydney’s coal supply is that it will only, last three days. , The southern coal-munens’ lodges are discussing the northern-. aitu'ation. It is understood the miners of the Kenibla. mine have decided to strike in sympathy. _ It is believed others will follow suit. The .situation is very grave. 1