SHIPPING DISPUTES

Hokitika Guardian, 7 January 1925, Page 1

SHIPPING DISPUTES

iUBTItAT.IAN AND N.Z. O.'.ISLiS ASSOCIATION NO HOPES OF SETTLEMENT. KA’DXEY. January 0. Speaking at a luncheon aboard of the new Orient liner “ Granin,” Air \. Dunlop, President of the Chamber of Coiin-i'-e. exhorted the Federal and Slate Governments lo take action in the shipping, dispute to prevent a few reds at the dictation of a parly of anarchists of another country, bringing ruin to the Commonwealth. Sir Geo. Fuller, in reply, said his Government would support in every way in its power, soldier wharf labourers to whom preference had been promised. Men would he given their own bureau, which would he housed in Gov-ernment-owned premises, and would he ho open on Wednesday. The old bureau closed to-night, members being given a week’s wages in lieu of notice. The crew of the “ Suva ” was paid off, and the vessel lias been tied up indefinitely. Afueli dissatisfaction is expresed by idle seamen, as they are not receiving strike pay. H- is stated that by the end of the week the majority of them will have registered at- the Government Labour Bureau for other employment. Hopes of settlement are now more remote than ever. Alelhonrne owners are determined not to accede to the men’s demands tfip'; crews he picked up at the Union rooms. The “ Loongara ” for Tasmania, and the “Karoola” for Sydney, due to sail to-day, are both held up. the owners stating they would only engage crews in the usual way. Air Justice Powers announced that notice was given the parties to the waterfront dispute in December that the Federal Arbitration Court is available at anv time to hear any application with regard to the dispute or to call a conference, or intervene, if any of the parties so desired. Notice was given fixing Tuesday next tentatively. for hearing the dispute. Mr Justice Powers concluded by stating he is still available to call a compulsory conference, or to intervene il any of the parties think he can assist in settling the dispute.

A HOBART REQEEST. HOBART. January G. The Chamber of Commerce has asked ihe Federal Oovernment to take action to restore communication with the mainland, stating that hundreds of visitors from the mainland are stranded, and a shortage of supplies is threatened as a result of tying up tinsteamer “Nairana.”