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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 27 of 32

Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 November 1918 · page 1

On the 900ft. level of the Thompson section of the British mine last night, a falling machine struck A.A.Lawrence, and severely…

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The Central Mine. a Day's Pay As War Bonus

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 November 1918 · page 4

The following notice has been posted at the Central mine:— "I have much pleasure in conveying the heartiest congratulation of the…

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Inspection of Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 4

This afternoon the members of the French Mission, as the guests of the Mining Managers' Association, spent the whole of the afternoon inspecting…

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Mining. Block 14. Half-yearly Report

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 3

The report of the directors of Block 14 company for the half-year ended September 30 shows a prout on working acoount of £5144, and alter…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 1

Shortly after last midnight A. Ransom walked into a tank containing boiling water at the Central mine. He' was removed in the motor casualty…

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At the Mines

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 4

During to-day the members of the French misson visited the Nor'th and the South mines, some going to one and other members to the other…

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Barrier Boys' Brigade. Deputation to Mining Directors

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 1

A deputation from the board of management of the Barrier Boys' Brigade waited upon the mining directors at present in Broken H ll yesterday…

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At the Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 8

During to-day the members of. the French mission visited the North and the South mines, some going, to one and other members to the other,…

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Mining. Block Io

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 6

The general manager of Block 10 Co. reports for the fortnight ending November 6:— 515ft. level: North drivfl from…

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Four Men Killed. at a Mining Camp. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 4

A man said to be demented is alleged to have kided four men in a mining camp at Mount Coolon, in the Charters Towers district. The alleged…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 2

About 6 o'clock this morning Thomas Grenfell, a trucker, employed at the Proprietary mine, received severe injuries to his right foot througb a truck…

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Mine Mishaps. Man's Leg Fractured at the Proprietary

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 2

The casualty ambulance was called to the North mine last night to remove to his residence J. Hiscock who injured his back while loading a truck with ore…

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Mining. the Share Market. Adelaide Quotations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 2

Ward and Co. (per White and Hosier) supply the following morning quotations of the Adelaide Stock Exchange: Wallaroo, sales 43/6…

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Fatality at the Central Mine. Man Killed by Fall of Stone

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 4

At about 3 o'clock this afternoon Jas. Bamforth, a miner, was killed by a fall of stone which occurred on the third floor of the 1800ft. level of the…

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Fatality at the Central Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 1

At about 3 o'clock on Tuesday, Jas. Bamforth, a miner, was killed by a fall of stone which occurred on the third floor of the 1300ft. level of the…

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Mine Mishaps. Three Ambulance Calls

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 3

Last night Mr. J. Sutton, while employed on the surface at the Proprietary mine, slippe, off a truck and sprained both his ankles. He was…

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Central Mine Fatality. Inquest This Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 3

The coroner (Mr. W. Le Brun Brown. S.M.), will formally open the inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of James Bamforth, who was…

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Increased Hospital Subsidies. by Local Mining Companies

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 3

At the meeting of the Hospital Board last night a letter was recerved from Mr. F. G. Allen, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association, stating…

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Central Mine Fatality. the Inquest

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 2

The Coroner, Mr. W. Le Brun Brown. S.M., yesterday afternoon opened an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of James…

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The French Mission. Visit to Kalgoorlie Mines

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 4

The Kalgoorlie correspondent of "The Register" telegraphed on Tuesday:—"This morning the members of the French Mission were the guests of…

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