A short-lived strike occurred in the 'Sing Yue Cotton Mill No, 2, 8 Robison Road, on March 13 as,'n protest against the proposed installation of new machinery which may affect the workers' employment. The new machinery. would tend to save labour.
'All the employees left their work arly in the morning, but returned to the factory' at. 12.30" noon, Negotlations for 2 definite settlement of the dispute are being carried out, Police from the Pootoo Road Station are watching the situation.
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