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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1918

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Raids on the Mines. the Deferred Cases. Police Court Charges

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 4

At the Broken Hill Courthouse to-day summonese were issued by the chamber magistrate, on information laid by the superintendent of police in connection…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 4

As the result of a rock falling on the 700ft. level of the Central mine, last night. Harry Hart had his left shoulder severely lacerated.Dr. Hains…

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Mine on the South Coast

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 2

A Wollongong message to the "Evening News" states:— Mr. Aleoo. Cameron, of Eden, brought to Bega a portion of the outer casing…

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Raids on the Mines. the Cases Against the Accused

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 4

In Connection with the raids on the mines in August last in respect of which summonses have been served on men, two of the men, Edward…

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Raids on the Mines. the Deferred Oases. Police Court Charges

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 2

At the Broken Hill Courthouse yesterday summonses were, issued by the chamber magistrate, on information laid by the…

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New South Wales. Friction Among Colliery Workers. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

Friction continues to Sexist in respect to the employment of volunteer, workers at the Richmond Main and Pelaw Main collieries, in New South…

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Explosives for West Australian Mines. Shipments Detained

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 3

The W.A. Minister for Mines (Mr. Hudson), in a statement published on Monday (says a Perth message in "The Argus"), complains of the…

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Raids on the Mines. the Cases Against the Accused

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 1

In connection with the raids on the mines in August last in respect of which summonses have been served on ll men two of the men, Edward…

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Mining. New South Wales Output Maintained. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

The Government mining returns indicate that the output of New South Wales for the year 1917 will probably reach that of 1916. The gold yield for…

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The Miners' Corps. "Underground Artillery."

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

"Willie Wombat", writes from France, under date November 1, to the "Sydney Morning Herald" concerning the Miners' Corps, which contains…

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Industrial Matters. Coal and Shale Employees

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

Mr. Willis, secretary of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, on Friday stated that an interview had been held with the…

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South Australia. Further Coal Supplies Expected. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

The Kooyong, with 3000 tons of coal, ie expected to reach Port Adelaide on "Wednesday…

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What Do You Give Baby for His Gold?

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

Foolish mothers Cose their babies with home-made concoctions or something recommended by a neighbor, and perhaps upset the little stomach and…

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Coal for Victoria. Million Tons Required From New South Wales. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 3

The agreement between the New South" wales and Victorian Governments concerning the Pelaw Main and Richmond, Main coal mines, it is…

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The Miners' Gorps. "Underground Artillery."

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 1

"Willie Wombat" writes from France, under date November 1, to the "Sydney Morning Herald" concerning tiie Miners' Corps, which contains…

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A Miner Electrocuted. at Great Cobar Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 3

A sudden death occurred at the Great Cobar mine about ll o'clock on Saturday morning, December 29 (says the "Western Age"), when a Russian…

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South Australia. Further Coal Supplies Expected. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 1

The Kooyong, with 3000 tons ot coal, ie expected to reach Port Adelaide on Wednesday…

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Racing Profits for Soldiers. Desert Gold to Visit Australia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 3

An Auckland correspondent cables that Mr. T. H Lowry, owner of Desert Gold, has decided to send the champion mare to Australia to compete in weight…

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Coal for Victoria. Agreement with New South Wales Government. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

Un returning to Melbourne yesterday from Sydney, Mr. Downward (Minister for Mines) conferred with Mr. Bowser (Premier) and Mr. M'Pherson…

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Raids on the Mines. Hearing of Fresh Charges

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 January 1918 · page 4

The cases against the 11 men charged afresh in connection with the raids on the mines in August were con tinued in the Police Court after the…

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