Sentence examples for wharf strike from inspiring English sources

With the Cold War then at its height, Communist influence within such unions called forth drastic countermeasures by governments, and the 1949 coal strike and 1951 wharf strike, in Australia and New Zealand, respectively, were decisively defeated.

Given the convergence of negativity, uncertainty and sheer panic in a world gone mad, that is hard work, but the very existence of this play at Long Wharf strikes a blow for civilization.

Wharves, struck by stranded boats, endured significant damage as well.

NEW HAVEN Long Wharf Theater "Sister Strikes Again!: Late Nite Catechism 2," comedy by Maripat Donovan.

Maritime losses were observed throughout the city; the Mary struck a wharf near Fort Wayne, the Thomas Jefferson came aground at Hunter and Minis's Wharf, the General Jackson slammed into McCradie's Wharf, the Liberty capsized near Howard's Wharf, and the Minevra was driven ashore at Coffee House Wharf.

The first was the great maritime strike of 1890, involving seamen and wharf labourers in both Australia and New Zealand and also extending to shearers and coal miners.

Britain's Canary Wharf agreed a 1.56 billion pound ($2.70 billion) takeover bid on Friday, and struck terms for the sale of two key properties.

A counting and scale house was separated from its foundation after being struck by the Lydia within the vicinity of Blake's Wharf, while the African slave boat Christopher capsized at Geyer's Wharf, with all aboard escaping safely.

To the sagging wharf.

"The wharf was alive.

Old Fisherman's Wharf.