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VICTORIAN RAILWAYS.

ALL NEGOTIATIONS AT AN END MEN DECLINE TO WITHDRAW FROM TRADES HALL. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 6.20 p.m,, May 6. Melbourne May 6.

All negotiations regarding the railway trouble are at an cud. The Executive officers of the four Societies interested met the Promier again to-day. In each case they informed him that they wore willing to confer with him with the view of arriving at some settlement, but could not recommend the men to withdraw from the Trades Hall.

The Premier replied that all ho could do and say was that they did not fully understand and appreciate his desire for conciliation. Ho bad nothing more to say. The men having thanked the Promier for his courtesy and forbearance, the meeting immediately ended. It is expected the Government will announce definite action to night. The men will also probably issue a manifesto.

GOVERNMENT ULTIMATUM,

MEN GIVEN NOTICE UNTIL TUESDAY. SUMMONING OF PARLIAMENT. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyrighi Received 1.7 a.m., May 7. Melbourne, May 6.

Cabinet met after the final refusal of the men to obey the order. The Premier announced that tho Commissioner of Railways, after consultation with tho Cabinet, would to-night issue a notice to the members of the Executive of the Railways Societies, that unless they obey the orders to withdraw before Tuesday, 12th inst., they will be removed and their services dispensed with without further notice.

In view of the situation tho Premier asks the Governor to summon Parliament for the 13th inst.

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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 884, 7 May 1903, Page 2

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VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 884, 7 May 1903, Page 2

VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 884, 7 May 1903, Page 2

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