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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 29 of 32

Town Planning. Suggestion Regarding Mining Fields

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

At the meeting of the City Council held last night, a letter was read from the Under Secretary to the Department of Local Government, stating that the…

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Mining. the Export of Ores. Sydney. Friday

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

The Minister for Mines, questioned in the Legislative Assembly yesterday; afternoon on the matter of the lifting of the embargo on the export of uren,…

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Amendment of the Mining Act. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 2

Under the provisions of the Mining Act Amendment Bill, the second reading of which was carried in the Legislative Assembly last night, Crown lands…

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Mining. the Metal Market. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 November 1918 · page 4

On the London Metal Exchange today spelter was quoted at £55 per ton and tin at £290…

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Accident at the South Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 November 1918 · page 4

Shortly before noon to-day S Meers, employed on the surface at the South mine, was struck on the chest by a bar which he was using. He was removed…

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Mining. Assistance Promised to Tin Producers. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 December 1918 · page 1

The Acting Pr.me Minister, Mr. Watt, has promised to giant financial assistance to metallic tin producers who hare encountered difficulties with…

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Accident at the Junction Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 3

At the Junction mine hst night. L. Galco, a miner, while working on the 400ft. level fell through a set of timber, a distance of 12ft. He was attended…

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Australian Mines and Metals Association

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 December 1918 · page 2

In a review of the work of the Australian Minos and Metala Association, the president (Mr. G. C. Klug) stated (reports the "Register") that in…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 2

At the North mine last night, R. Tyson was struck on the foot by a piece of falling timber. The toes of his foot were badly bruised, and the casualty…

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Mining. Junction North

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 December 1918 · page 4

During the week ending November 30 the Junction North plant ran 84 hours, treated 1336 tons crude ore and 764 tons dump material, and produced…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 2

While at work at the Contral mine last night Alfred Bastin fell backwards into a lead bin and injured his back. After being attended by Dr. Hains Mr…

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Hampden Mines Closed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 4

A Townsville (Queensland) telegram, dated Monday, in the Melbourne "Arcus" states: "The Hampden mines have closed owing, it is said, to the…

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Mining. the Junction

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 2

The manager of the Junction mine reports for the month of November:— Development. No. 10 level, rise D4: Risen 14ft., to…

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New South Wales. Coal Miner Fatally Injured. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 December 1918 · page 2

James Speirs (67). a miner, of Lithgow, was Knocked down by a skip at the Lithgow colliery on Monday, and died from his injuries yesterday…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 4

The casualty ambulance was called to the South mine to-day to remove to the Hospital T. Smith (49), who was suffering with spinal concussion. Mr. Smith's…

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In Australia. Floating Mines on New Zealand Coast. Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

While at the western entrance of Cook's Strait the steamer Perth passed a floating mine. Thirty shots were fired at it b[?] all failed to [?]it the mark…

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Mining. the British. Dividend of 4/ a Share. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 4

The British Broken Hill Mining-Company has declared an interim dividend of 4/per share. The net profit for the half-year was…

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Federal Finances. Notes and Gold Reserves

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 12

The total number of Australian notes issued and not redeemed at November 27 last is reported as 18,969,860, valued at £59,412,932. The gold coin held ia…

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Mining. the British. Dividend of 4/ a Share. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 December 1918 · page 6

The British Broken Hill Mining Com. pany has declared an interim dividend of 4/ per share. The net profit for the half-year was…

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The Mining Act Amendment Bill. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 December 1918 · page 2

The Mining Act Amendment Bill, passed by Parliament last week, which will shortly become law, contains what are considered several…

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