COAL MINERS’ DISPUTE.
SYDNEY OWNERS’ OFFER. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. Received April 27, 7.30 p.m. Sydney, April 27. The terms offered to the miners by the coal-mine owners also include the restoration of front and back shifts; the abortion of the cavilling system, or a twelve months cavill; that machines be used in pillar work when required: that if the management desires employees should work six days each week; that the hours of sur.ace workers be calculated exclusive of meal times and those of underground and contract men from the time the last man descends until the first ascends in each shirt; that the distribution of coal free or below selling price to householders -be dis* continued; only six recognised holidays yearly to be observed; and hours on bank Saturdays to be raised from six to eight. The conference at which this offer was made has adjourned to allow the miners’ representatives to place it before the miners’ lodges. The conference will resume at an early date, when the miners’ attitude will be disclosed. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1922, Page 5
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177COAL MINERS’ DISPUTE. Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1922, Page 5
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