ALLEGED INTIMIDATION.
■UNION SECRETARY CHARGED. By Telegraph.—-Press Association. Auckland, Nov. 4. In the charge of intimidation against Thomas Frederick Anderson, secretary of the Auckland branch of the Seamen’s Union, Captain Stephens, master of the Huanui, cross-examined, eaid he did not see Anderson threaten violence to the men on the Arahura. H.is attitude was that if the men did not leave the steamer she would not sail. Lawrence Bevis, a seaman on the Baden Powell, said he had been engaged as able seaman at £l6 a month, which was more than the amount usually received by unionist able seamen. He was not a unionist. Shortly after witness went on board the Arahura, defendant came up to him and said: “Be a white man and get ashore out of it.” Defendant went aft and spoke to other Baden Powell men. He then went ashore. On his return Anderson said to witness and Betridge in a loud voice: “Go down and get your bags and get ashore, for the Arahura will not sail with you.” Later he told them to get ashore or they would be put ashore. Finally they left because they were afraid of being put off. At this stage the case was adjourned till Friday next.
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1922, Page 4
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206ALLEGED INTIMIDATION. Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1922, Page 4
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