One miner was killed;. nine were wounded, 45 others sustained minor injuries and six police were injured in the disturbance at the Rothbury mine to-day, Apparently the miners intended to occupy the mine, but they did not expect such resolute resistance to their plan, Mr; Chaffey, the Minister of says that there is no question but that law and order will be maintained, Large police reinforcements have been rushed to the mine from the Sydhdy- and Newcastle districts.
The Federal Cabinet resolved immediately to intervene in the dispute and: the Commonwealth Arbitration Court has summoned the parties concerned to an urgent compulsory conference in Sydney at noon tomorrow.
The Federal Premier, Mr. James H, Scullin, has telegraphed the minors' leaders, in strong terms requesting the miners to withdraw from the vicinity of the mine and to avoid further clashes, 'The miners' leaders have replied that they will do everything: possible to comply with the Premier's request Mr, Scullin has also requested Mr. Bavin, the Premier of New South Wales, to suspend measures for opening the rine, but the New South Waled Cabinet has decided not' to alter its plans to open mine on Thursday and also not participate in the conference tomorrow.
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