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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1913

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Conference of the Mine Managers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 8

A conference took place to-day, at which most of the mine managers were present. Although no report of the proceedings was issued, there is reason…

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On the Mines. the British. Only Development Work

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 8

The British mine, having filled all its ore bins with crudes, the management has been compelled to complete the breaking and hauling of ore, and only…

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Mining. London Share Market. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 4

The latest share quotations on the Stock Exchange are:—Proprietary 36/3; British, 34/6; Block 10, 30/. Clarke and Co. (per J. M. Stephens)…

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On the Mines. the Junction Closed. Block 14 Curtails Work

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 4

The position on the mines appears to be the same as it was last evening, except for the closing down of the Junction (which was forecasted). If any of…

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Caught by a Coal Crip. Worker's Frightful Death. Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 4

A shocking fatality occurred at the Midland Junction locomotive yards yesterday. An employee named Philpott was superintending the removal of coal…

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The Colliery Troubles. No Settlement Yet. Proposals From the Miners. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 4

The colliery strike on the South Coast has entered upon its fourth week, and there is still no sign of settlement. Business firms in the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 5

The ambulance was called to the Central mine at 11.15 o'clock on Saturday morning to convey to the hospital a laborer named Sidney Nettle, who was…

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Mining. London Share Market. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 4

The latest share quotations on the Stock Exchange are:—Proprietary, 35/9; British, 35/3; Block 10, 30/7. Clarke and Co. (per J. M. Stephens)…

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Strike at Mount Boppy Mine. Enginedrivers Go Out. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 4

The secretary of the Enginedrivers and firemen's Union said on Saturday that he had received a telegram from Canbelego, stating that the…

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On the Mines. Somewhat Improved Outlook British and Junction North Resume

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 4

The position with regard to the mines is somewhat better this morning. The British, which was the first to suffer from the strain resumed…

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Non-union Campaign. the Railway Trouble. Industrial Magistrate Confers with Both Sides. Improved Outlook on the Mines

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 4

The British and Junction North mines have resumed work. Inquiries are being made by the Sydney police authorities into the alleged…

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The Northern Coal Mines. Proprietors' Proposals Not Accepted

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

The executive officers of the Colliery Employees' Federation at Newcastle are determined not to accept the proposals made by the proprietors last Friday…

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The Southern Collieries. Mediation Futile. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

A telegram from Wollongong states that nothing new has transpired in connection with the coal trouble in the South. There is a feeling of regret…

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On the Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 2

There is absolutely nothing new to report regarind the mines. Their position is the same as it was last night…

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On the Mines. the South

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 4

Mr.W. E. Wainwright, general manager of the South mine, denied this afternoon the truth of a rumor in circulation that his mine was closing down…

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Serious Flood Position in American Mines. Chicago

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1913 · page 4

The coalmines at Harrisburg are threatened by serious floods, and no fewer than 5000 miners are idle. The Federal Government is considering the…

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Memorial to Miners. English Colliery Horror Recalled

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 5

West Stanley, the scene of a terrible mine explosion exactly four years ago, when 168 colliers were entombed and lost their lives, saw the unveiling on…

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Mining. London Share Market. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 1

The latest share quotations on the London Stock Exchange are:—Proprietary. 36/; British, 35/; Block 10, 30/; North, 43/…

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The Collieries Trouble. South and North Men Still Out. Discontent Among Policemen. an "Association" to Be Formed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 4

In connection with the Southern coal strike, the secretary of the Coal Lumpers' Union said last night that he did not know yet what action the…

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On the Mines. the South Ceastng Production on Account of Short Supplies

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1913 · page 6

Although there was no change in the position of affairs on the mines this morning—and really is not to-night— yet to-morrow morning will see the…

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