THE BROKEN HILL STRIKE
VIOLENCE OF THE STRIKERS
ADDITIONAL POLICE IN READINESS.
United Press Association. Copyright
SYDNEY, Jan. 7,
The Proprietary lines have been torn up in some places, and in others blocked by large boulders. . The mine is now completely cut off. No attempt will be made at present to resume running trains. Some telephone wires have also been pulled down and the insulators .broken. Tom Mann is taking a profninent part in the leadership of the men, delivering inflammatory speeches against the capitalist system. Several hundred more police are held in readiness for despatch to the Barrier if their services; are required. The Chief -Secretary lias directed mining inspectors not to recognise unionists when they desire to enter the mines. If interfered with, they must, ask for Government protection through the police. The unions are appealing for funds to support them while the trouble lasts. " _
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2394, 8 January 1909, Page 5
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