LABOUR TROUBLES.
THE NEWCASTLE STRIKE. United Press Association—By Elestrie Telegraph Copyright. Received February 9, 10 p.m. SYDNEY, February 9. In the conspiracy cases each of the five accused made a statement in his defence. Bowling claimed that he never said a word to encourage the men to strike. fie always did his best to keep them working. As to a conspiracy any action taken was eutirely'on bis own responsibility, and ! without consulting anyone. Brennan, I tiurns, Lewis and Gray disclaimed'' taking part in a conspiracy to' bring about a strike. They acted innocently and on their own initiative in carrying out their duties as miners' officials. Burns, referring to certain evidence at the trial, said that when replying to a question a3 to whether he advised the wives and children of steelworkers , to steal bread he meant "steel" it. He intended it as, and it was- taken as a ; pun.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9715, 10 February 1910, Page 5
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150LABOUR TROUBLES. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9715, 10 February 1910, Page 5
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