COAL CONFERENCE
{*’-'•-11 I'rtlirtS ASSOCIATION .— oorviuoHT., WELLINGTON, February 11. The Coal Conference met to-day. It has adjourned till to-morrow. Mr Massey informed a reporter that the discussion was proceeding in a friendly fashion. He also stated it was likely to be a prolonged discussion. OTAGO MINES AGREEMENT. INVERCARGILL, Feb- 11. As the result of negotiations which have been proceeding for some time between the mine owners, and the miners in the Nightcaps, Wairio and Ohai districts, the “go-slow” policy has been settled. Work under new conditions was started in full swing on Monday morning. It is understood that the men have secured a very substantial increase in 1 wages. As a result, the price of coal to the public has been increased <by the owners by 3s 4d per ton.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1920, Page 2
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