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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1915

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Blasting Accident. at the Central Mine. Two Men Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 2

Two men were injured as the result of a blasting accident on the 700ft. level at the Central mine between 7.30 o'clock and 8 o'clock this morning…

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Boulder Mine Accident. the Death of T. L. Nicholls

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 4

After a lapse of three or four months another shocking accident occurred on the mines yesterday afternoon (says a recent "Kalgoorlie Miner," refereing to…

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MINING. (Reuter's Message.) London Quotations. London, Wednesday. South Broken Hill shares sold to-day on the London Exchange at £6 2/6. the Great Cobar Mine. Statement in Parliament. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 3

The Premier (Mr. Holman) stated last night in the Legislative Assembly that he had not had time to consult the Cabinet on the question as to…

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Latest Mining. (Reuter's Message.) the Share Market. London Quotations. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 September 1915 · page 4

The latest London share quotations include:- Broken Hill British, 18/9 Broken Hill Proprietary. b. 43/1½…

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The Northern Collieries. No Conference Yet Called. Fears for Monday Next. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 2

The Northern colliery proprietors have not yet received any intimation of the proposed compulsory conference, and expect that if the conference is not…

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North Broken Hill Company. Meeting of Shareholders. the Work on the Mine. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 3

The half-yearly meeting of the North Broken Hill Company was held yesterday. Mr. W. M. Hyndman presiding. In moving the adoption of the report…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, September 24, 1915. the Government Speculates £40,000 in a Copper Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 September 1915 · page 2

THE State Government has decided to come to the rescue of the Great Cobar Mining Company. This company has had a varied career. It…

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The Mining Agreements

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1915 · page 4

The adjourned special meeting of the A.M.A. (from last Sunday) will be held at the Skating Bink to-morrow afternoon to deal with the…

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Industrial Matters. Mining Matter Referred to Arbitration Court. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1915 · page 5

The employers and employees, in the metalliferous mining industry in Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales hare decided to refer their dispute to…

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Germany and Merchant Shipping. Mine Laying in the Baltic. Sweden Asks for Compensation. Stockholm

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 September 1915 · page 6

German mine laying in the Baltic has inflicted such heavy, losses npon Swedish fishermen that the Government of Sweden is asking for…

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The Mines Agreements. Yesterday's Mass Meeting. the Saturday Afternoon Shift

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 September 1915 · page 3

The adjourned special general meeting of the A.M.A. was held at the Skating Rink yesterday afternoon called "to deal with recommendations…

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The Welsh Miners. Another Threatened Strike. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 2

Upwards of 20,000 Welsh anthracite miners hare determined to strike unless the owners uniformly interpret Lord St. Aldwyne's latest award. A special…

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In Broken Hill. Special Miners' Corps. Awaiting Details From War Office

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 September 1915 · page 2

The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) has informed Mr. R. Magnussen by letter, with regard to the formation of the special miners' corps for…

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Coal Miners' Claims. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1915 · page 2

A compulsory conference will be held in Melbourne on Friday to consider the claims of coal miners in several parts of Australia…

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Gold Find at Tarcoola

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1915 · page 4

Great excitement was prevalent at Tarcoola this week (says Saturday's "Transcontinental") owing to Messrs. Bressle[?] and Davies havings struck what…

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MINING. (Reuter's Message.) the Share Market. London Quotations

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 September 1915 · page 2

The latest London share sales include:- British, 19/ North, 37/6…

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The Mining Agreements. Saturday Afternoon Shift

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 September 1915 · page 2

The following appears in the official A.M.A. newspaper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:- "All members of the A.M.A. working…

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The Mines Agreements. A.m.a. Meeting on Sunday Next

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1915 · page 2

A special general meeting of the A.M.A. has been called for, Sunday afternoon, by requisition, to be held at the Skating Rink. The business is…

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The Afternoon Shift. Mining Companies and Underground Men. Mills to Shut Down If Men Cease Work

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 October 1915 · page 4

The following notice was posted on the South mine at 4 o'clock this afternoon:- In the event of the underground…

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The North Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 October 1915 · page 8

At the North mine, between 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock, a number of mill hands turned up to work. In conversation a number of them told a…

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