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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1918

628 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 22 of 32

The Coal Shortage. at Port Pirie

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

There waa no further development on Wednesday (reports the Port Pire "Reorder") in regard to the trouble at the Government coal plant. The…

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Gold Rush at Trunkey. Sydney, Fr day

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

A gold rush has set in at Trunkey, following on the, announcement of a rich find south-west of the Mount Dudlev mine…

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The Coal Shortage. Supplying Broken Hill Mines, a Government Statement. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 4

In the House of Representatives yesterday the Acting Minister for the Navy Mr.Poynton. replying to Mr. M.P. Considine (Barrier),said that if…

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Suggested Bonus on Gold Production. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 5

The Acting Prime Minster (Mr. Watt) stated in the House of Representatives yesterday that the Government had considered the request from the…

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Mining for Glass. Good Yields From the Tips. Melbourne's Latest Industry

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 8

Though it is not anticipated that there will be a rush equal to that of the early days of Bendigo, miners have struck a rich lode at South…

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Mining Mishap

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

While working at the Centra] Mine this morning Mr. B. Simpson had one of his tones of by a stone Which came away from the back. He was…

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Latest German Methods: Mines Affixed to German Corpses. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

Mr.Percy Robinson, correspondent of "The Times," telegraphs:— "The Germans are affixing mines to the corpses of German soldiers left on…

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The Coal Shortage. Position at Port Pirie. Decision Oe Trades and Labor Council

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

A special Meeting of the Trades and Labor Council was neld on Friday nignt at the A.W.U. Hall (reports me fort Pirie "Recorder.") Mr. A. E. Turley…

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Alleged Assault and Robbery. a Secretary Loses £82 and a Gold Watch and Chain. Left Unconscious in the Street. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 2

Robert Kleinsmith, secretary of the People's Foodstuffs Protection Association, wes on his way home to Coogee late on Friday night, when a number…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

At about 6 o'clock last night. Mr. K. M'Gregor, whille working at Block 10 mine, slipped and sprained one of his ankles through coming in contact with…

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Mining. the Metal Market

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 4

The Australian Metal Exchange reports:—London Metal Exchange middle quotations to September 20 were:— Copper.—Standard: Spot. £122 6/; at…

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In Australia. Warning Regarding Mines. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 4

The Australian Naval Department has warned people against touching mines found floating off the coas or washed upon the seashore…

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Mining. the Share Market. Adelaide Quotations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

Ward and Co. (per White and Hosier) supply the following morning quotations of the Adelaide Stock Exchange: Hampden, b. 19/3…

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A Mining Company and the War Loan

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The board of directors of the Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Company, Limited, has decided on behalf of its employees (says the…

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Hew Zealand Coal Trouble. Results of Secret Ballot. Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1918 · page 2

The New Zealand coal miners in a secret ballot, accepted the colliery owners offer by 1802 votes to 862…

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In Australia. Warning Regarding Mines. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 1

The Australian Naval Department has warned people against touching mines found floating off the coast or washed upon the seashore…

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The Coal Supply. Another Collier at Port Pirie

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 2

The Port Pirie "Recorder'5 states:— "The steamer Kilbnha came up the river on Monday night and was berthed at the Barrier wharf. Steam had been…

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The Abermain Colliery. Recurrence of the Trouble. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 2

Although the Abermain miners resumed work after their recent dispute with the management, there is a probability of a recurrence of the trouble…

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The Coal Supply. Work at the Gantries

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 2

The Port Pirie "Recorder" states:— "Very considerable dispatch has been made at the Barrier wharf in transferring its cargo of coal from the hold of…

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Mining Mishaps. Injuries to Toes

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 2

While working on the 1250ft. level of the North mine last night Mr. A. Pippett a miner, had some of his toes crushed through a piece of timber…

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