The Butterworkers' Dispute.
EMPLOYERS REFUSE TO GIVE EVIDENCE.
PALMERSTON N., February 5. The Conciliation Board sat to-day in connection with ths dispute between the buttermakers and employers. The employers refused to give evidence on account of Mr Collins sitting on the Board, and accused him of acting in the dual capacity of agitator and judge. The Chairman regretted that they should take that stand, and informed them that, according to section 60 of the Act, they could be compelled to appear. If the meeting adjourned this would be done. ( The employers then withdrew, and the sitting of the Board was adjourned to Wellington, at a date to be fixed.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9048, 6 February 1908, Page 5
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109The Butterworkers' Dispute. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9048, 6 February 1908, Page 5
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