25[Minutes of Adelaide Steamship Company directors' meeting, Monday 27 November 1911, Noel Butlin Archives Centre, Australian National University, 0186/Z535 Box 12]

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s.s. "Koombana" Strike of Firemen at Fremantle

Secretary reported that a further lot of 16 men left by the "Riverina" on Saturday for Fremantle in charge of 2 Union Delegates, the men previously sent having been expelled from the Union by the Executive for refusing to join vessel.

The "Koombana" is expected to leave Fremantle for North West Ports on Thursday next.

Chief Steward is reported to be suffering from a nervous break down.

Noted.

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