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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1891

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Mining. [By Our Mining Reporter.] Junction North

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 May 1891 · page 2

THE crosscut east, which has been diverted northerly a little, is now in 28ft. from the shaft; this altogether makes nearly 40ft. of good argentiferous sandstone and…

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Ten Thousand Iowa Miners Strike. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 May 1891 · page 3

The most serious strike which has ever occurred in Iowa, U.S.A., has just been commenced in that state. Acting under instructions from their union,…

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The Social Upheaval. [By Cable.] Nine Thousand Miners Strike in Illinois. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 May 1891 · page 3

Nine thousand miners have struck in Illinois, U.S.A., with the object of securing the concession of an eight hours's labor day. Up to the present…

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Mining Notes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 May 1891 · page 2

Giving evidence before the Public Works Committee on the Cobar-Cockburn railway, Mr. Lewis Lloyd, who is lessee and part owner of the Nevada silver mine,…

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Mining. [By Our Mining Reporter.] the Junction. Great Discovery

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 May 1891 · page 2

A MOST phenomenal discovery has taken place in the Junction mine. This is in Adams' shaft, and 8ft. of splendid kaolin, containing rich chlorides, has already been…

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Late Mining. the Junction Discovery

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 May 1891 · page 3

THE kaolin discovered in Adams' shaft is improving greatly as it is sunk upon. It is, so far, very soft for sinking, and since visiting it this morning some little…

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Nuntherungie Silver Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 May 1891 · page 2

According to correspondents of the Western Grazier a considerable amonnt of activity is being shown in the developments of the various claims on the…

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Mining. [By Our Mining Reporter.] the Junction

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 May 1891 · page 2

SEVERAL feet were sank in Adams' shaft last night, the material being soft. The kaolin is still underfoot and its quality is rapidly improving. Some ferruginous…

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Late Mining. the Junction Discovery

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 May 1891 · page 4

THE kaolin discovered in Adams' shaft is improving greatly as it is sank upon. It is, so far, very soft for sinking, and since visiting it this morning some little…

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[By Our Mining Reporter] South

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1891 · page 2

THE South looks very well this week, and the face of ore in the north drive at the 300ft. level, which is now in about 80ft, is a good deal more promising than…

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Belgian Miners' Strike Seventy Thousand Men Out. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1891 · page 2

The miners' strike in Belgium is extending. Seventy thousand men are now out…

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Mining. [By Cable.] the Price of Silver. a Sudden Fall. Continental "Pool" Formed. London, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1891 · page 2

Bar silver (standard) is now quoted at 3s. 8½d. per oz., being a rise of 1/8d. since April. LONDON, Wednesday…

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The Pastoral War. "The Strong Arm of the Law." the Government's Intentions. Newcastle Miners Help. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1891 · page 3

The squatters in south-western Queensland notify that unless the shearers at once accept work on their terms they intend to procure labor from the southern colonies…

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Mining. [By Our Mining Reporter.] Junction

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1891 · page 3

THOUGH there have been all sorts of detrimental reports in regard to the new find in the Junction having ran out, or mach deteriorated in quality, the public…

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Mining. [By Our Mining Reporter] Silver Hill

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1891 · page 2

I visited this mine yesterday and inspected all the underground workings. The property is looking very promising indeed. The main shaft is down 222ft.,…

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French Miners' Strike Collapsing. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1891 · page 3

The strike amongst miners and operatives of Fourmies and elsewhere, in the Department of Nord, France, which commenced on May Day, is…

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Mining. [By Our Mining Reporter] the Junction

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1891 · page 2

As stated in the MINER, of yesterday, the lode is still as strong as ever in Adams' shaft, and obstinately refuses, in spite of many operating bears both on the Hill…

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Mining Notes

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1891 · page 2

Some excellent returns are being obtained from the gold mines in the southern district of Western Australia. The Central last fortnight got 168½oz…

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The Junction Mine. Half-yearly Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1891 · page 2

The tenth half-yearly report has been issued by the directors. In the course of their statement the directors say:—The net profit on the six…

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[By Our Mining Reporter] Junction North

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1891 · page 2

The plat at the 420ft. lever has been finished and timbered, and sinking has been resumed. The men are only employed two shifts on this work in…

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