["Koombana Strike", The Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA), Saturday 02 December 1911, page 3]
Koombana Strike.
Judge Higgins Speaks.
Melbourne, Nov. 24
In referring to the Koombana trouble, Mr Justice Higgins, in the Federal Arbitration Court, said: "The owners are willing to enquire into the matter if the men will only go on working. The detention of the ship is serious, especially as the owners are under contract to carry mails. I shall have this case put down for Thursday and if the trouble be not over by that time I must consider what I should do. I had hoped to make the increased wages in the Seaman's Union award apply to December work, but I shall certainly not do so in the present position of the Koombana.
Chief Steward Ill.
Fremantle, Nov. 25
Mr Johnson, chief steward of the Koombana, as a result no doubt of the worry and strain of the past week or two, collapsed and was removed to a private hospital last night, but is progressing fairly well. It will be some days before he is able to resume duty.
Perth, Nov. 30.
The Koombana firemen arrived by the Riverina to-day. The vessel is timed to leave this morning. Mr Johnson, the chief steward, who was seized last week with sudden illness, has recovered.
Perth, Dec. 1.
The Koombana sailed for the North-West ports yesterday.
