The Coal Strike

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 4, 29 November 1916, Page 8

The Coal Strike

A BAD OUTLOOK.

Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, November 28

The result, of yesterday’s Coal Conference created further disappointment. It is generally felt that the dispute is no nearer settlement, inasmuch as there is no guarantee that the miners will accept the tribunal’s decision in the event of the claims not being granted. Mr Hughes has fixed Tuesday as the day for the tribunal’s decision on the hours’ question, liven assuming the men will accept the tribunal’s ruling, and resume immediately, several days must elapse before supplies are available. The Cabinet meets to-night to discuss the unexpected development. Press Associalion—Copyright. (Received 10.25 a.m.) Sydney, November 29. Since Saturday, 1685 factory employees have been rendered idle, bringing the Sydney total up to 19,004. The southern coke workers have decided not to handle coal. Although agreeing to abide by the decision of the tribunal the mineowners have withdrawn all previous offers of compromise. Press Association—Copyright. (Received 1! .0 a.m.) Sydney, November 29. The miners’ delegates have decided to he represented at the tribunal. Hie secretary states it is idle to lead an\ one to believe that there is the slightest hope of the resumption ot work unless the question of hours is conceded.

It has now been decided that the tribunal’s decision thereon "ill he given on Monday.