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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1914

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The Commission on Mining. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 4

Sir,—Does it not take a tailor to cut cloth? Does it not require such men as Mr. Weir to state a case for improvement in mining? Should not such men…

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Mining. the Price of Silver. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1914 · page 8

Bar silver (standard) is quoted in London to-day at 2/1 15-16 per ounce…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1914 · page 4

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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Mining. the Price of Silver. London, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1914 · page 4

Bar silver (standard) is quoted in London to-day at 2/1-15-16 per ounce…

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MINING. (Reuter's Message.) the Rand Mines. London, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 4

The annual regort of the Rand Mines, Limited, for the year. 1913 shows a profit of £e,239,000. The profits of the allied, mines was. £4.900,000,…

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Two Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 3

The Victoria ambulance Was called out last night to attend two accident cases on the line of lode. At the British mine, while working at the…

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The Coal Shortage

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 4

The position at Port Pirie, with respect to the Maitland colliery trouble is more hopeful (says the "Recorder"). Although some of the shipping firms…

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The Mines Royal Commission

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 2

Mr. B. R. Wise, K.C., president of the Royal Commission to inquire into the working of the mines did not reach Broken Hill to-day as expected, but…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition the Broken Hill Mines. the Royal Commission. Mr. Wise Arrives in Adelaide. Declines to Discuss Matters. Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1914 · page 1

Mr. B. R. Wise, K.C. chairman of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into labor and other conditions in the Broken Hill mines, arrived in…

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The Coal Shortage

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 8

The position at Port Pirie, with respect to the Maitland colliery trouble is more hopeful (says the "Recorder"). Although some of the shipping firms…

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Broken Hill Mines. the Royal Commission. Mr. Wise Arrives in Broken Hill. Conditions of the Inquiry

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1914 · page 4

Mr. B. R. Wise, K.C., chairman of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into labor and other conditions in the Broken Hill mines, arrived in…

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British Mine Checkweighers

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 1

The meeting of the British mine checkweighers, which had been convened for Sunday afternoon was adjourned, out of respect for the late Mr. Hugh…

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Wonthaggi Miners' Decision. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 8

By 384 to 235 votes, the Wonthaggi members of the Coalminers' Association have decided to affiliate with the Political Labor Council…

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Burke's Cave Mine. an Encouraging Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 4

The Burke's Cave Prospecting Co., as has been already announced, recently gave an option over its property in the Glenlyon ranges, about 65 miles…

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Institute of Mining Engineers

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 4

A meeting of the Australian Institute of Mining Engineers, Broken, Hill branch, will be held at the Institute rooms to-morrow (Tuesday) evening…

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Broken Hill Mines. the Royal Commission. Sittings Commenced

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1914 · page 4

The first sitting of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the labor and other conditions in the Broken Hill mines was held at the Town…

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Coal in South Australia. the Paradise Mine. a 48Ft. Seam Struck. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 2

The Paradise Coal-mining Company applied to Sir Richard Butler, Minister of Mines, for assistance in boring for coal on its property, and an…

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Mining. the South

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 1

The general manager of the South mine reports for the week ended June 13:— Development…

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Broken Hill Mines. the Royal Commission

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 4

The first witness examined to-day before the Royal Commission on the Broken Hill Mines sittings in the Town Hall was Mr. J. B. Jaquet, Chief…

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Mining. the Sulphide Dividend

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 June 1914 · page 4

The declaration of an interim dividend (says the "Argus") is announced by the Sulphide Corporation Limited, at the rate of 2/ per share on…

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