STRIKE OCTOPUS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 6 November 1924, Page 7

STRIKE OCTOPUS.

POSITION IN AUSTRALIA. SERIOUS OUTLOOK. by cable—Press association—copyright Received Nov. . 6, 2.30 p.m SYDNEY, Nov. 6. . The continuation of the strike beyond the week-end will probably, lead .to further idleness in inter-State shipping. It is considered probable that two Huddart Parker colliers will-be thrown idle, owing to the expected closing down of the Hebburn pits at the end of this whek. Should the strike continue iiito next week it is estimated that 10,000 men in various callings will be affected BRISBANE, Nov. 6. The State Arbitration - Court has called a compulsory conference of the parties concerned in the Overtime shipping strike for Fridav, lfekt. MELBOURNE; Nov. 6. lhe overtime, strike lias commenced in Melbourne. Follo'iying & conference between the .Watersidferis’ . Federation and the Seamen’s UiiiOii, a Request yras made that seameii refuse to give steam to wharf labourers betTt-feeit 5 p.m". and 8 a.m. Definite actiph whs taken last night, when dohkeymeh driving the winches on tli'e cbllfer Watspray refused to give steam to wharf labourers engaged in loading tlfe vessel. This action will bring Melbourne wharf labourers into line with the oyertime strikers at .other port's. Justice Powers, in the Arbitration Coiirt, M-as asked to vary the award of the Seamen’s Union, with a view to making branches as well as the governing body responsible for strikes and Job control Among s'earnen. Argument was adjourned,