WALSH V. JOHNSON

Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1928, Page 6

WALSH V. JOHNSON

INJUNCTION AGAINST JAKE

JOHNSON

Australian Press Service

SYDNEY, Oct. 29. 7 ;Tom Walsh’s suit in th<?" Equity Court for an injunction against Jacob Johnson, restraining him from interfering in the performance of his duties as Secretary of . the'i-Spahien’s Uhion of Australia has- resulted <in an order to that effect being made today. Mr Justice Longinnes declared that Walsh had been, properly elected, and directed that he be giveii possession of the .books and documents. The Judge warned any" member's who - attempted to thwart the order of the court that they would be dealt with for - Contempt of Court. Jacob Johnson -is at present undergoing impnsdnment.

FORMER’S RETURN TO OFFICE.

SYDNEY, Oct. '3O

There was a large gathering of Sydney seamen, at the Communist Hall today to discuss the Equity Court’s decision asrto Tom' Walsh v. Jacob Johnson. It was subsequently stated that the meeting carried, a resolution reaffirming the previous decision that Johnson was still Secretary. Tom Walsh returned to Sydney from Melbourne to-day. He said that he was delighted with the Court’s decision, which showed that the faction which was opposed to him could not have its own way. and that Sovietism and British law could not exist side by side. Tom, Walsh added; “There has been a., shameful squandering of the seamen's money dufiiic the past three years. Upwards of £BOOO has beer spent.” He intended, when lie, took office, probably to-morrow, to do something worth while for 'the members. As the U.nion had already agreed to pay Jacob Johnson’s salary during his imprisonment, he (Walsh) would also expect his .salary. Thus two salaries were being paid.