A Garrison Destroyed. Italians Explode a Mine. (Wireless Press Message, per Reuter's.) London
An Italian official communique states:— "We exploded a powerful mine on a spur near Piccolo Kagasuoi in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines
Mining & the mines, 1917
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Germany and United States. Control of Coal and Coke" Urged. (Reuter's Message.) Washington
The Federal Trade Commission, in radical language, has recommended drastic Government control of the coal and coke prices and transportation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Wallsend Colliery
When the coal board begun its sittings on Thursday (says a Newcastle correspondent) Mr. M'Donald (secretary of the Colliery Proprietors' Association)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dutch Miners' Strike. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam
The "Telegraaf" states that 70,000 Dutch coalminers are striking for a minimum wage and an eight-hours day…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Broken Hill Mines. Retrenchment at the Proprietary
Mr. E. J. Horwood, manager of the Broken Hill Proprietary mine, this morning stated that as the result of the decision to reduce the production…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →South Wales Miners. Desire to Do Military Service. (Reuter's Message.) London
In the House of Commons last night Mr. J. H. Edwards (Labor member for Glamorgan), on behalf of public meetings af miners which have recently…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Coal Supply. Position at Poet Pirie. "No Cause for Anxiety."
It was not generally known locally that the coal supply at the smelters was getting short until a telegraphic message appeared in the press relative…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New Zealand. Agreements with Coal-miners. No Further Disputes Likely. Wellington (N.Z.)
All agreements regarding the working conditions in the New Zealand coal mines have been completed, and no further dispute during the period of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Durham Miners' Resolution. Conscientious Objectors in Office. (United Service Message.) London
At a meeting of the Durham miners it was resolved that, in view of the air raids on London, they object to conscientious objectors holding office in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Shortage at Port Pirie. Mr. Vaughan's Mission to Melbourne. Shipments to Be Expedited. Adelaide
The South Australian Premier (Mr. C Vaughan)[?] who returned to Adelaide on Sunday[?]said that when he went to Melbourne there was only enough coal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Messines Mining Operations. Largely the Work of Australians. (United Service Message.) London
A United Service correspondent telegraphs:— "It is agreed that the Australians were never more cheerful or more…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mine Mishap
J. O'Brien, while working at the Central mine this morning had his foot caught in a chain, with the result that of his toes was fractured. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The North Mine
The general manager of the North mine reports: For the week ending June 23 the mill treated 4700 tons of crude ore, assaying 16.3 per cent. lead,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mining. the British
The management of the British mine supplies the following report:—For the fortnight ended June 23 8461 tons of ore were treated, assaying 7.1oz. silver,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Theft of Coal. From Municipal Stacks. Two Men Plead Guilty
In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, S.M., Cari Christopher Olsen was charged with "that he did at Broken Hill on June…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Coal Situation. Statement by South Australian Premier. Ships and State Finances
The Premier (Mr. C. Vaughan), who returned from Melbourne on Sunday, accompanied by the Commissioner of Public Works (Mr. H. Jackson), said…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Industrial Matters. State Coal Mine. Suspension of Operations. "Not Absolutely Essential." Sydney
It has been decided by the Government to suspend operations at the State coal mine at Lithgow, and give employees a fortnight's notice…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mount Kembla Colliery Idle. Sydney
The Mount Kembla colliery was idle yesterday on account of a dispute concerning the employment of a man outside the Miners' Federation…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mining. the British
The management of the British mine supplies the following report:—For the fortnight ended June 28 8461 tons of o[?] were treated, assaying 7.[?]. silver,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Device for Catching Mines. Attached to United States Vessels. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver
A device calcnlated to pick up mines in the path of liners is now being attached, on vessels proceeding through the war zone. This device appeared on…
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