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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1916

836 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 21 of 42

Mining. Junction Mine. Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 1

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Broken Hill Junction Mining Company waa held in Sydney on Tuesday (reports "The Argus" correspondent). The…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 1

This morning Mr. Michael Quirk employed as a miner on the 1300ft. level of the properity mine was struck by a falling rock, sustaining a fractured ankle and…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 5

Mr. J. Murphy was last night, strurk by a rock which came away from the back at the 1270ft. level of the South mine. He sustained lacerations to the…

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Mining. South Blocks

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 6

"The superintendent of the Zinc Corporation reports on the South Blocks mine, for the period ended June 24:- Main Lode…

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Enemy Subjects and Opal Mining. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1916 · page 4

The Chief Secretary (Mr. G. Black) stated yesterday that there are not new any unliceused or unnaturalised Germans mining for opal at Lightning…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 4

This afternoon Mr. E. Quintrell, a miner, while being hauled from a winse at the 800ft. level of the South mine, received the force of a charge which is…

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New South Wales. Bulli Collieries Idle. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 3

At the Bulli colliery 250 men ceased work yesterday owing to a dispute with the management over wages. The South Bulli and Excelsior collieries,…

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Bendigo Mining Records. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 July 1916 · page 3

An all-round decline is shown in the records of the mines on the Bendigo field for the past half-year…

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Central Mine Accident Relief Fund

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

Owing to an alteration in the Central mine pay day, it is notified by advertisement that there will be no payment of accident allowances on July…

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War Profits Tax. Position of Mining Companies. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. W. G. Higgs) stated yesterday that he could not at present say whether mining companies would be exempt under the…

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MINING. (Reuter's Message.) the Price of Silver. London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1916 · page 2

Bar silver (standard) was quoted to day at 2/6[?] per ounce…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 7

This afternoon Mr. J. A. Williams, while employed on the 1000ft. level of the South mine, had his right feet bruised by the collapse of a piece of…

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Unrest Among Miners. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 4

A state of unrest is said to exist among the coalminers of New South Wales over the question of working hours. The union secretary says that…

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Mining. the South

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 7

Following is the official report of the South mine for the week ended July 1:- Development…

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Mine Fatality. Death of Mr. Edwin Hicks. Inquest Opened

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 4

Mr. T. Hall, J.P., coroner, opened an inquest at the courthouse this morning on the body of Edwin Hicks, who met his death at the North mine…

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Mining. Australian Metals. Refinery at Cockle Creek. 600-Ton Plant to Be Erected. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 July 1916 · page 8

A statement in connection with the refining of Australian metals was made yesterday by the Acting Prime Minister (Senator Pearce). The Minister…

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Accident at the Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 4

Mr. J. Wilson, employed as a watchman at the Proprietary mine, while carrying out his duties last night slipped on a piece of loose timber and fell,…

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North Mine Fatality. Death of Mr. Edwin Hicks. Inquest To-day. Verdict of Accidental Death Bravery of Miners Commended

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 4

Mr.T. Hall, J.P., coroner, opened an inquest at the courthouse this morning on the body of Edwin Hicks, who met his death at the North mine…

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Smoke Helmets. Their Position on the Mines. Dr. Steven's Opinion

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 4

After he had given his evidence at the inquest to-day, Dr. Steven stated to the coroner that he would like to say something, and he thought that…

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Smoke Helmets. Their Position on the Mines. Dr. Steven's Views

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 2

Dr. Steven, who gave, evidence at the inquiry held yesterday into the circumstances attending the fatality at the North mine on Wednesday, stated…

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