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Waterside workers court case reveals tensions over German-born member
A London court heard a dispute involving Walter Thomas Murphy and J A Moir over alleged insults and loyalties within the Waterside Workers Union. Testimony covered German heritage of a member, questions of British subject status, and accusations of seditious language. The case explored whether provocative language breached peace obligations, with witnesses detailing union sentiments and moral stance during the dispute.
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Walter Thomas Murphy
J. A. Moir
Northers
Alsene MacDonnell
Hanna Foe
Walter Thamse
Sloeby
Arieotto
Moir
Alik
Mr. Marsland
Marsland
Hughes
Rene
Reetne Wanide
Hagen
Worzers Fed- Furst
Hareeman
Phe
Hanoeman
Australia
Ica
Gloucester
Hamneman
Ferry
Marslacel
Mote Gist
Jack
Mit
Haneeman
Far
AWU
Abbott Street
Murphy
Hallo
Jack” Witnness
Otto Hasmeman
Hannewan
Mn Financial
Hanneman
Germany
Waterside Workers’ Union
Te Rales
Commonwealth
Waterside Workers of Australia
Hagneman
Musply
Basmemes
Vines
Trent