Strikers Stone Train

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 106, 26 July 1927, Page 9

Strikers Stone Train

SUGAR-MILL DISPUTE DESPERATE METHODS By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyright Reed. 10.5 a.m. BRISBANE, To-day. As a cane train was entering South Johnstone, a large number of strikers who had taken up a position in the rear of a building stoned the traincrew, consisting of the engine-driver, a fireman and two farmers, j Although many missiles hit the | engine, none of the crew was struck. A little farther on, two large stones j had been placed on the line. Female sympathisers with strikers j are taking an active part against the train crews.

The farmers allege that members of the police force were in the vicinity while the stone-throwing was in progress. but no action was taken to apprehend the mep responsible. The mill director says: “Stonethrowing incidents are of almost daily occurrence. The mill management has been informed that in accordance with the Trades and Labour Council’s decision, no meat will be available for them in the future. The bread supply is also cut off.” Arrangements have been made for the mill to bake for its own requirements. —A. and N.Z.