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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1914

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British Mine Fatality. Inquest Opened This Morning

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1914 · page 2

Mr. T. Hall, coroner, opened an inquest at the Courthouse this morning into the circumstances attending the death of Charles Edward Moyle, who…

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Industrial Matters. the Afternoon Shift. Northern Mines Still Idle. Deputation to the Minister. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1914 · page 2

There were no fresh developments at Newcastle yesterday regarding the coal crisis. The afternoon shift mines in the Maitland district were again idle…

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Mining Fatality. Man Killed at the British. Fall of Ground in Thompson Section

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1914 · page 4

At about midday to-day, a miner named Charles Moyle was killed in Thompson section of the British mine, owing to a fall of ground…

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The Broken Hill Mines. Inquiry Into Working Conditions. Mr. B. R. WISE K.C, As Royal Commission. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1914 · page 2

Mr. B. R. Wise, K.C., has now been definitely appointed as a Royal Commissioner to investigate the working conditions in the mines at Broken Hill. He…

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The Collieries Trouble. Miners' Deputation. to Ministers for Mines and Labor. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 2

Delegates from the northern, southern, and-western miners yesterday conferred with the State Ministers for Mines (Mr. J. H. Cann) and Labor…

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The Rupee Mine. a New Manager

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 4

Mr. Sam Mayne one of the best known mining men in Broken Hill and for long associated with the South mine, both as manager and under…

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Men Take Over Mine. Launceston

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 2

The workmen at the Anchor tin mine have unanimously agreed to take the mine over on tribute pending the result of the request for the Government to…

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Japanese in Mines. 3000 in New Caledonia. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 2

Advices from No[?]men yesterday stated that two batches of Japanese, numbering over 1000 had arrived in NewCaledonia to work in the nickel mines…

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Engine Drivers' Certificates. Mines Act Examinations. Broken Hill Passes. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 2

The Board of Examiners for Enginedrivers, appointed under the Mines Inspection Act, have submitted to the Minister for Mines their report on the…

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British Mine Fatality. Inquest on the Death of Charles Moyle. Verdict of Accidental Death

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 4

An inquest concerning the death of Charles Moyle, who sustained injuries at the British mine yesterday afternoon which resulted in death, was…

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Broken Hill Mines. Royal Commission of Inquiry. the Two Assessors. Messrs. George Weir And. George-ker Appointed. Investigations May Extend Over Months. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1914 · page 2

It is probable that the investigations of the Royal Commission, to inquire into the condition of the mines at Broken Hill will extend over several…

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Miners' Parliamentary Candidates. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 4

The Miners' Federation has adopted its executive's recommendation that the additional miners' Parliamentary candidates should be limited to 10. but…

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Coal Supplies. the Dispute in the Maitland District. May Affect Broken Hill Supplies. Umberumberka Contract Delayed. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1914 · page 4

Developments in connection with the strike of coalminers in the Maitland district are being followed with interest in Port Pirie Already the strike has…

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Second Shift Pits. Northern Mines Closed. Men Ignore Ultimatum. Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 4

The mining situation in the North remains critical. The owners of the "second shift" pits on the Maitland field during the week carried out their…

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The A.m.a. Evidence for the Royal Commission. the Agreement with the Mines

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1914 · page 4

A special general meeting of the A.M.A. was held yesterday afternoon (reports the official organ). The president (Mr. G. Ker) occupied…

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South Mine Picnic

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 3

The prizes won at the recent South Mine Employees' picnic will be distributed at the Burke Ward Hall to-night. There will be a dance, euchre…

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Mining. South Blocks

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 1

The general superintendent of the Zinc Corporation reports concerning the South Blocks mine for the period ended June 4:—…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesdday, June 8, 1914. the Coal Strike Affects Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1914 · page 2

THE immediate effect of the coal strike upon the supplies to Broken Hill is another reminder of the uncertainty of things in general. The…

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South Mine Picnic. Distribution of Prizes

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 4

A social function of a very pleasing character was held at the Burke Ward Hall last evening, when the prizes won at the recent South mine…

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Union Taxation. Miners' Federation Secretary's Appeal. Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 8

A circular letter has been issued by the New South Wales State secretary of the Federated Mining Employees' Association. He Urges the necessity…

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