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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1906

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Municipal Assessments. Mining Appeals

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1906 · page 4

In the Municipal Assessment Appeal Court this morning, before Mr. Stevenson, S.M., appeals were heard by various mines against the recent annual…

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Coal Strike. Six Hundred Men Idle. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1906 · page 4

The wheelers at the Newcastle and Wallsend collieries are on strike. The two mines employ between them about 600 men, who are now all idle…

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Mining. the London Market. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1906 · page 2

North Brokon Hill shares were quoted on Change to-day—buyers 56s. 3d., sellers 58s. 9d. Adelaida, Thursday…

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Explosion at a Mine. Ono Man Killed, Another Critical. Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 June 1906 · page 2

It has been reported that Charles Herinel (29) was killed by an explosion at Webbe's Patch mine, 17 miles from Cue. Benjamin Smith was also seriously…

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Mining. the O.K. MINE. Cairns

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

The O.K. mine report for the fortnight ending June 7 is us follows:— "Furnace ran 312 hours and treated 1030 tons, producing 26 tons blister and…

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The Pelaw Main Colliery. The Strike Over. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

Work was to have been resumed last night at the Pelaw Main collicry, where the "clippers" had forced the miners to strike…

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Mine Accident. Miner Severely Bruised Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

At the Westcalia and Eastern Extension mine Bonnievalc, a miner named Harris (20) was engaged sending up quartz. The skip descended, crushing…

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Mine Heroes. The Humane Society Considering their Case. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 June 1906 · page 8

The general court of directors of the Royal Humane Society last night considered the application made for the socioty's award in connection with the…

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Death of a Colliery Owner. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 4

Thomas Croudace, well known in connection with the coal-mining industry, has died at Lambton…

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Adelaide School of Mines. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 4

Mr. David Murray, the well-known Adelaide merchant, has forwarded from London a cheque for £500 to Sir Langdon Bonython, M.H.R., president of…

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Constipation and Lead Poisoning. a Miners Praise for Bile Beans

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 3

Many are the perils of the mainer's life. More than almost any other worker he is subject to the ravages of indigestion, [?], constipation,…

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MINING. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

Messrs. Clarke and Co.'s latest London share quotations (dated Monday, 5.25 p.m.) are:—Associated middle 35s. 9d.; Great Boulder, middle 25s.;…

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The Cub Mine Explosion. Another Death. Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

Benjamin Smith, one of the victims of the explosion at the Hill Faid mine, near Cue, on Wednesday last, succumbed to his injuries. The explosion…

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Stolen Amalgam. a Find Near the Gulden Pole Mine. Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 4

Some time ago it was stated that a lot of amalgam had been stolen from tho Golden [?] battery. For some weeks inquiries have been progressing,…

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Miners' Accident Relief. Important Full Court Decision. Payments to Children. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 2

The Full Court this morning delivered its reserved judgment in the very important case of Watson v. Smith and others…

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Miners' Accident Relief

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 June 1906 · page 3

The important case of Watson v. Smith und others, of which the reserved judgment of the Full Court in favor of the plaintiff was published yesterday,…

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The Northern Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 June 1906 · page 4

The unwatching of the flooded Northern mines is now nearly at its last stages. up to date a total of about 22,000,000 gallons has been taken out of the three…

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Colliery Troubles. Increased Rates Demanded. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 June 1906 · page 2

The wheelers, drivers, and trappers at the Seaham colliery have all given 14 days' notice of their intention to cease work. They have demanded an…

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Coal in Sydney Harbor. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 June 1906 · page 2

The Balmain Coal Company is making good progress, and expects payable returns within four months from date. The main workings extend under the…

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Mining. Northern Territory. Important Development. Adelaide, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 June 1906 · page 2

The Government has received a telegram from the Government Resident in the Northern Territory stating that the chief warden had visited the West Arm…

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