Mexborough & Swinton Times – Friday 26 September 1902

The Dispute at Thrybergh Hall and Warren Vale.

The stoppage at the Thrybergh Hall and Warren Vale Collieries as now extended to nearly four weeks. The trouble has arisen in respect to the rates of payment of the lads’ wages.

Endeavours have made to bring about a settlement, and with this object in view it has been arranged that a deputation should wait upon Mr. C. E. Charlesworth, the head of the firm of Messrs. Charlesworth, who work the collieries.

The interview will take place on Monday at the head offices of the company, Wakefield.

The deputation will be headed by Mr. E. Cowey, the President of the Yorkshire Miners’ Association. and will consist of two representatives from of the local lunches, Kilnhurst, Rawmarsh and Swinton.