THE EIGHT HOURS’ ACT.
WAGES PROPOSED. United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. London, May 11. The Scotch Miners’ Federation refused to accept a redaction of 12)4 per cent. The ooalmasters’ and men’s delegates afterwards discussed the position, but failed to agree and adjourned till the 23nd. Eight thousand men are affected. The South Wales ooalmasters proposed a reduction of 7)4 P er osnt, but the men declined to accept it. The matter has been referred to Viscount St. Aldwyn, Chairman of the Conciliation Board.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9442, 12 May 1909, Page 5
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83THE EIGHT HOURS’ ACT. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9442, 12 May 1909, Page 5
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