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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1905

669 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 22 of 34

The Barrier Mines. No. Xl, The North

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 August 1905 · page 5

After about two years of idleness the North mine (which is situated on the extreme northern end of the Barrier range) restarted work last year, and a…

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The S0uth Mine. Half-yearly Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 August 1905 · page 4

The half-yearly report of the directors of the Broken Hill South Company, to June 30, is as follows:— "Shareholders will gather from the…

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Mining. [Keotkh's Message.] B.H, Proprietary Shares. LONDON, Sunda

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 August 1905 · page 2

Broken Hill Preprietary shares sold in London yesterday at 52s…

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Gold Championship. LAUNCESTON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 2

Tho contest for the Tasmanian Golf Championship resulted:—Giblin (173), 1;Pearce (174),2;O'Connor (180), 3…

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MINING. The B.H. Proprietary

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 August 1905 · page 1

The first section of the zino-roasting furnace was again put under fire about Wednesday last, and is now undergoing test experiments. The plans for the…

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MINING. The South

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 August 1905 · page 4

Tho South plant did increased service last week, dealing with 3837 tons crude ore for a yield of 621 tons concentrates, bulking 69.4 per cent. lead,…

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Gold in Donegal. a Remarkable Discovery

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 August 1905 · page 3

The speculation caused by the announcement, at the meeting of the Royal Society of Antiquaries in Belfast this week (says the Belfast…

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Water in a Mine. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 August 1905 · page 1

At Gympie yesterday water from the old workings broke into the new in the New Dawn mine. Three men were below at the time…

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MINING. [By TELEGRAPH.J The De Bavay Process. Adopted by the North. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 August 1905 · page 2

An agreement has been entered into between the Broken Hill North Company and the De Bavay Tailings Treat-ment Company. The latter is to erect,…

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In a Coal Mino. SYDNEY,Saturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 4

In the Hartley shale mine Michael Farrell was jambed for two hours through the roof giving way. His thigh was broken…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] The De Bavay Process

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 4

Tho "Argus" says that the North Company has agreed to sell to tho Do Bavay Company, in lots of 50,000 tons, its tailings at such times as it shall be…

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The Block 10 CAGES. Breach of the Mines Inspection Act. The Manager Fined

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1905 · page 5

The first case to be brought in Broken Hill under the Mines Inspection Act was heard before Mr. Stephenson, S.M., in the Police Court yesterday,…

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MINING. To-day's Share Sales

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 August 1905 · page 2

To-day's Adolaide share business included:— Broken Hill Junction, 5s. 4d. Broken Hill North, 40s, 6d. Broken Hill South Blocks (paid), 11s-9d…

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Mining. [By Telegrapph.] The South Blocks. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 August 1905 · page 2

The half-yearly mooting of tho South Blocks Company was hold yesterday'afternoon. Mr. Howard. (the chairman) stated…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

Two mine accidents happened along the line of lode last night. The first occurred at the South mine. William Bath was engaged with some mates in…

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Coal in Victoria. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

An important discovery of black coal has been made at Cape Wallamai, at a depth of 627ft. The seam is 5ft. 4in. thick…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] a New Field. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 August 1905 · page 2

A report has been made by the Government Geologist, as the result of his inspection of a new silver formation discovered at [?], near…

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Gold in Donegal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 August 1905 · page 3

Interest in the gold discovery in Donegal daily increases in the North of Ireland. Messrs Johnston, of Belfast, who are…

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Mining. [By Telegraph.] The [?] Field. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 August 1905 · page 2

A Germanton telegram says: — "Increased activity is being shown on the silverlields. Seventy men are on the ground and two…

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The Chillagce Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 August 1905 · page 4

Mr. T.J Greenway (late of Block 14 and the South). manager of the Chillagoe Railway and Mines (Q.) is retiring from that position, and will be…

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