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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1909

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Mining Troubles. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

The Maguahua miners are urging the Miners' Federation to institute proceedings against the mineowners for causing a lockout on account of…

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Mrs. Gibson in Coal. an Indulgent Regime

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 4

Mr. Gibson, the city librarian, paid a visit to Mrs. Gibson at the Gaol to-day, and was pleased to find his wife in good spirits and as determined as…

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A Mining Accident. Man Partly Buried. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 2

While examining the ground at the Linda level, Mount Morgan mine, yesterday with a view to deciding its safety, a portion of the ground came…

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Miners As Jurymen. Suggested Discrimination

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 3

A discussion on rather novel lines took place at the half-yearly meeting of the local branch of the A.M.A. on Saturday, night. (says the "Age" of…

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Peculiar Mining Case. an Objector's Strange Conduct

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 3

At the warden's court on Friday (says the "Age" of February 1) before Mr. Warden R. Knight, a case possessing pecular features was heard…

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The North Mine. an Application to the Council. for Permission to Construct a Tramway

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

At the adjourned meeting of the Council last night, the following letter was received from Mr. Weir, general manager of the North mine:—…

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West Australian Gold. Valuable Shipment for South Africa and London. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 4

The Pericles, which sailed for London yesterday, took a valuable shipment of gold from Fremantle. There was a consignment of 35 boxes,…

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The Industrial Situation. Tom Mann in Melbourne. Great Meeting at the Hall. Mr. Delprat a Prisoner in the Mine. Judge Higgins Commended. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 February 1909 · page 5

Tom Mann was publicly welcomed to Melbounre at a meeting at the Temperance Hall last night. The meeting was promoted by the Trades Hall…

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Mine Accident

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 5

At about 2.30 this morning the ambulance received a call to proceed to the North mine where a miner named R. Nettle (married), bad met with an…

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Broken Hill Unemployed Miners Mr. Griffith's Letter to the Premier. the Premier's Reply. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

Mr. Arthur Griffith, M.L.A. (Sturt), has received a letter from the Premier. (Mr. Wade) intimating that he (the Premier) is unable to advence the cost…

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The Industrial Situation. State Labor Party's Action. Mr. Griffith Leaving for Broken Hill on Monday. Mr. Holman and Other Members to Follow. an Interesting Interview. Financial Support for Miners. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 4

Mr. Griffith, M.L.A. (Sturt), has arranged to leave on Monday for Broken Hill. He will be followed at later periods by Mr. W. A. Holman, M.L.A…

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Miners' "Free" Houses

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 6

One of the most interesting sections of the report of the Medical Officer of the Local Government Hoard for the year 1906-7 is (says the "Daily…

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Mining. London Market. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 1

Brolden Hill shares were quoted on 'Change to-day as follow:—Proprietary, 36s. 10d.; North, 57s. 6d. Other shares quoted were:—Associated, 21s…

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Victorian Miners' Association. Annual Report. Mill Register Under the Federal Act. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 8

The annual report of the A.M.A. in Victoria shows that the membership of the association last year declined from 8457 to 7477, or by nearly a…

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The Contract System at the Mines. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 February 1909 · page 3

Sir,—1 watched all the evidence given at this Arbitration Court, and no one appears to have given evidence that we practical miners wish. In…

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Cricket on the Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 5

A continuous cricket match between the Proprietary mine officials and the police has been in progress for some time past, and some inetresting…

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The Contract System at the Mines. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 February 1909 · page 5

Sir,—In reply to "Miner" re contract system at the mines: It would be abad job for the workers of Broken Hill if there were many of "Miner's"…

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The Contract System on the Mines. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

Sir,—It seems a pity that there are so many miners in Broken Hill earning a living for unskilled men. Perhaps it would be as well to let them…

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A Colliery Explosion. 140 Men Entombed. Thirty-seven Rescued. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

A colliery explosion ocourred at the West Stanley pit, Durham, yesterday, 140 men being entombed. A tongue of flame destroyed the shafting, and…

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Gold in Tasmania. an Important Discovery. Launceston

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

An important discovery of gold has been made in the viicnity of the old Tasman mine, Gladstone district (Tasmania). The reef is of fair width,…

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