MUNITION WORKERS' HOLIDAYS.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 August 1916, Page 5

MUNITION WORKERS' HOLIDAYS.

NO SCHEME PRACTICABLE YET. URGENCY STILL EXISTS. Received August 10, 7.10 p.m London, August 9. Mr. Henderson's Committee on Munitions and Holidays reports that no general scheme for relays and holidays is practicable owing to the urgent need to keep up supplies, but where it is possible, four days rest will be given at the end of September, that will also enable machinery to be overhauled. CLYDE WORKERS WANT REST. London, August 9. A Government committee has awarded the Scottish steel workers a penny an hour increase as from May 13 last. A conference of Clyde workers discussed the telegram from the Minister oi - Munitions requesting them to continue work. They unanimously passed a resolution that periods of rest were essential for health, and a week's holiday at the end of August was suggested. It is officially estimated that the foodpurchasing power of the sovereign is now 12s. LAND FOR SOLDIERS, a A DUKE GIVES 12,000 ACRES, Received August 10, 7.1.0 p.m. London, August 9. The Government has accented the Duke of Sutherland's gift of 12,000 acres, for settlement by- soldiers and sailors who served voluntarily. DARDANELLES COMMISSION. Reuter Message. Received August 10. 5.5 p.m. London, August 9. Mr. Justice Pickford has been added to the personnel of the Dardanelles Commission. ;' A REALISTIC FILM. London, August 9. The War Office has permitted films to be taken of the Somme battles, and eveiy phase of the advance and the actual fighting will be exhibited shortly throughout the Empire.