SHIPPING TROUBLES.
[Australia A- N.Z. Cable Association.]
SITUATION CRAVE. iSYD.N KV, July I
The Seamen's decision to issue an ultimatum to the shipowners has caused a stir in business and union circles. The general opinion is tiiat the situation is now very grave.
The Watersidors’ Federation met to dismiss the latest development, hut they adjourned without deciding what attitude to adopt. The Federal Bodies ol the l nions eoneerned probaly wilt meet on b riday, when it is expected that a decision will be reached. The Commonwealth bine steamer Carina is the latest addition to lh-tied-up list, the owners having refused to insert the guarantee danse. The sailing of the Howard Smith, steamer “Karoola" was cancelled today by the owners, no reason being given. M FLBOmNIL July 1. Addressing the Rotary Club hero, Mr Pence (Federal Premier) said that Ids Government was prepared, it necessary, to light the Seamen's Fiiion to a finish to secure the ’conduct of national services. The Federal Cabinet had considered the shipping unrest, and had decided that if commerce were paralysed. the (lovernment would maintain requisition vessels and man them with volunteer labour.
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Hokitika Guardian, 2 July 1925, Page 1
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