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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1903

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Disabilities of Colliery Owners

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

Some figures quoted by the chairman, Mr W. M. M. Arnold, at the half-yearly general meeting of the Stockton Coal Company, Limited, threw considerable…

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Domestic and Mines Supply

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 3

The total quantity of water pumped into the mains from 4 p.m. yesterday to noon to-day was:—From South Australia, 35,612 gallons; from…

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Mines Water Supply. What is there in the Shafts?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly a few days since Mr. W J Williams (Alma) asked: "Will the Secretary for Mines and Agrio[?]lture take steps to ascertain…

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The Fire at Waratah. Bricking-up the Mine. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 4

The fire at the Waratah colliery, near Newcastle, is located in an old portion of the mine. The bricking-up of the airways [?] now proceeding…

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A Miners' Murder. Brutal Crime in Noumea. [By Telegraph.] Noumea (N C), Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 4

A brutal murder has been committed at Konmac, the victim being a kanaka imployed by M. D[?]cros washing minerals…

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The Water Famine. On the Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 4

THE needful water supplies being available, mill production at the Central was resumed ab 8 o'clock this morning. Work in the stopes is being…

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The Water Famine. The Position on the Mines. the Central

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 4

THR nest of 10 condenser tanks on the Central is now in portion near the mill on the western side, and is under steam, but some connections have yet…

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The Mines Supply

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

During yesterday 64 OOO odd gallons was delivered on the mines, the Central and Block 10 sharing the [?]ply.The Central received in all 37,000 gallons…

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Mining Examinations

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

THE examination for mine managers' certificates of competency, which was opened at the Technical College on Monday, will be concluded to-day…

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Exodus of Miners. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

Twenty miners have left Ballarat this week for South Africa whither others are going shortly…

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A Goldfields Expedition

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

MESSRS, Wicks and M'K[?]y, the two B[?]tes who left in April for Arltunga with a camel train carrying stores &c, apparently have not…

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The South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 2

Ore-breaking at the South mine will be resumed on Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. The mill will restart on Monday morning…

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The Mines Supply

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 2

The Central and Block 10 mines yesterday received an in[?]eased supply of water from South Australia The total gallonage was 83,000 odd gallons,…

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The Mines Supply

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 2

A good supply of water arrived from South Aastralia yesterday for the mines, Over 80 OOO galions were divided between the OContral and Block…

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The South Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2

After being idle for a week, o[?] breaking was resumed this morning and general productive work will be restarted on Monday morning. The…

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The Mines Supply

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 2

The mines supply from South Australia has been admirably maintained throughout the week, the total amount delivered to the Central and Block 10…

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The Mines Supply

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1903 · page 2

The South Australian Government last week brained 488,500 gallons for the mines supply, not including the 10,000 gallons deducted from the…

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Two Miners Killed ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1903 · page 2

J. A. Greenwood and Peter Roberts were killed on Friday at the Yaduamutana mine, Leigh's Creek, through the falling in of a quantity of carth…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] Gold in Bendigo City. Pegging Out a Business Site. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 August 1903 · page 2

Some old buildings in the heart of Bendigo City have been removed recently and rebuilding operations commenced last week. One workman…

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The Mines Supply

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 August 1903 · page 2

The British mine participates in the South Australian water this week, and yesterday received 16 trucks. On Sunday 39,000 gallons were divided…

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