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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1918

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Mining. the British

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 October 1918 · page 4

The general manager of the British Company reports for the fortnight ended October 12:— "The lead mill, working 30¾ shifts…

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Blown Out to Sea. Miners' Experience

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 4

Three Coledale miners, named Cartwright, Bradley, and Haberley. had an unpleasant experience on Sunday (reporte the Sydeney "Evening News")…

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State's Mining Industry. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr.Richard moved for the appointment of a commission to inquire into the mining industry of the State. He…

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In Great Britain. Enlistments in Ireland the Mining Situation. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 October 1918 · page 2

Mr. E. Short Secretary for Ireland, states that the voluntary enlistments in Ireland so far number 9629. Sir A. Stanley President of the Board…

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Mining. New South Wales Mineral Wealth Suggestions Regarding Help

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 1

The attention of the Minister for Mines. Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, has (says the "E[?] News [?] drawn to certain suggestions towards [?]elping…

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A.m.a. and Mining Managers' Association. Conference Last Night. Increased Pay Offered to Employees

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 October 1918 · page 2

The president of the A.M.A. (Mr. G. Kerr) reports as follows to the A.M.A. official newspaper:— "The executive of the A.M.A. met…

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Wages on the Mines. Managers' Offer Accepted. Industrial Diseases

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 October 1918 · page 2

The following repert is reprinted from the A.M.A. official newspaper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsble:—…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 2

The casualty ambulance was called to tho North mine last night, where, owing to same ore falling from ri truck on the 1250ft. level, J. Kennedy had…

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Mine Fatality. Man Killed at Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 October 1918 · page 4

A Kalgoorlie message in "The Register" states:— "On Saturday Frank Oliver (40) was working as a shoveller at the 1600ft…

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Mining. the South

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 October 1918 · page 1

A Melbourne telegram in "The Register" states:-"In accordance with the scheme of reconstruction of the Broken Hill South Company, 10/6…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 2

Early this morning, at the Proprietary mine. E[?]t Hamlyn slipped on a rail while pushing a truck and sprained his an[?]. The casualty…

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Mining Company Buys Hotel Premises

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 October 1918 · page 4

A Hobart telegram to the Sydney "Sunday Times" states:— "Premises at Queenstown, known as the Federal Hotel, in…

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Miners' Diseases. a Question in Parliament Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. P. S. Brookfield asked Mr. Beeby (Minister for Labor) if the Mines. Department possessed literature…

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Mining Company Buys Hotel Premises

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 October 1918 · page 1

A Hobart telegram to the Sydney "Sunday 'Times" states:— "Premises at Queenstown, known as the Federal Hotel, in…

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Increased Wages on the Mines. Payment of the Extra Ninepence

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 October 1918 · page 4

Owing to the difficulty of making up the pay sheets in time, the employees along. the lme of lode did not all get the increase of ninepence per day,…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 October 1918 · page 2

While at work at the North mine this morning J. M'Mahon was struck by a piece of falling timbar, and was badly bru sed about the hipa. The…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1918 · page 2

The casualty ambulance was twice called out last night, the first call being to tbs Block 10 minc, where J. Elbert had bis foot bruised by some…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 October 1918 · page 4

This afternoon, at the Proprietary mine. Albert, Yarwood was using a pick when the implement slipped and made contact with his foot, inflicting…

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Wreck of the Princess Sofia. Much Gold Lost

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 4

A Vancouver cable message, dated Monday, states that the shores around Lincoln Island, Alaska, where the Princess Sofia was wrecked, are strewn…

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Assistance for the Hospital. Mining Companies Increase Subsidies. on Workers' Contributions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 October 1918 · page 4

For years past the mining companies of Broken Hill have helped the Hospital by subsidising the workers' contributions of 3d. per man per…

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