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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1897

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Another Mine Accident. a Man Killed at Block 10. Struck by a Steel Rope

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 1

THE deplorable run of mining accidents continues. The fifth serious accident within a few days was reported late this afternoon from Block 10, where…

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The Coolgardie Goldfield. Perth

Western Grazier · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 3

Four hundred weight of stone from Bayley's United mine at Coolgardie has yielded 700oz of gold…

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The Miners' Congress. LODON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 4

At the International Miners' Congress, in session here, a resolution has been carried in favor of eight hours as legal day's' work for miners. The…

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MINING. The North Central

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 2

This shaft now measures 691½ft. from the surface collar, 7ft. having been sunk for the week. The bottom ls a little softer and still carries…

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Mines Municipal Rates. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 2

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. Edden, Fegan, Watkins, and Griffichs, Ms.L.A,, pointed out to the ActingPremier last evening the necessity for…

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The Block 10 FATALITY. Experiences of Other Miners. Two Narrow Escapes. The Verdict. (Continued from Second Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 4

GEORGE THOMAS TAYLOR, miner, said that, while waiting to go below, he sat on one of the 10 x 10's that clamped the rope over the shaft; while sitting…

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Accidents and Fatalities. [By Telegraph.] Victorian Mine Accidents. One Man Killed, a Boss Injured, and Two Others Entombed. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 2

Donald Cameron, 26 years of age, was killed at a claim known as the Amalgamated Levies, near Stawell. He was engaged erecting poppet legs;…

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The Wedderburn Mining Accident. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 3

The two men who were entombed at the Woolshed rash, Wedderburn, as telegraphed yesterday, prove to be the brothera, Carl and William Bran. It…

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3rd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. Broken Hill Mines. Accidents and Lead-Poisoning. Sleath and Thomas Question the Minister. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 4

Mr. Josiah Thomas, M.L.A. for Alma, has given notice for Tuesday in the Assembly that he will ask the Minister for Mines (Mr. Sydney Smith) how many fatal accidents…

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The Miners' Congress. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

At yesterday's sittings of the International Miners' Congress a resolution was carried by a large majority in favor of fixing a minimum wage. The delegates…

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International Miners Congress. Eight Hours Legislation. London, June 9

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

At the International Miners Congress, a majority of the delegates (representing Over a million miners) have passed a resolution in favor of…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] The Cyanide Patent in New Zealand. AUCKLAND

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

A meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Mines and representatives of English mining companies working properties in the colony has resolved to urge the Government…

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The Miners' Congress. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 June 1897 · page 4

The Miners' International Congress has carried a resolution approving of the nationalisation of the mines. The German delegates abstained from…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] The Cyanide Patent in New Zealand. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 June 1897 · page 2

The Government has decided to appeal against the decision of Mr. Justice Edwards allowing the Cassel Gold Extraction Company to amend…

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The Miners' Congress. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1897 · page 1

The Miners' International Congress has carried a resolution approving of the nationalisation of the mines. The German delegates abstained from…

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MINING. Block 14

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1897 · page 2

The mill ran steadily last week, treating 2517 tons crudes, returning 809 tons concentrates and slimes of fair average silver and lead contents…

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MINING. The North Central

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1897 · page 2

Sinking of this shaft is now stopped' the last 50ft. contract being completed. The depth attained is 700ft. from the surface collar, and the soft, mineralised…

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The Mining Accidents. Adjournment of the House to be Moved. Barrier Members Give Notice. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1897 · page 4

Mr. Ferguson, M.P. for Sturt (in which electorate Tarrawingee is included), together with his colleagues, Mr. Cann (Broken Hill) and Josiah…

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Miners and the A.l.f

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 3

THE Newcastle Miners' Delegate Board has finally resolved that the Colliery Employes' Federation be aff[?]iated with the Australasian Labor Federation,…

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MINING. The Ashcroft Works

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 2

Mr. Ashcroft has been interviewed in Melbourne about the Cockle Creek works. "It has been stated, Mr. Ashcroft,…

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