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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1918

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Coal Shortage on the Mines. Due to Lack of Shipping

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 December 1918 · page 2

When questioned to-day regarding a reported shortage of coal on the mines, Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, stated:…

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Export of Gold)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 December 1918 · page 2

The Treasurer (Mr. Wat[?])in the House of Representatives on Monday, told Mr. Leckie (V.) that since the Commonwealth had taken control of…

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Pilot Stands on a Live Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 4

An extraordinary incident is related by a Channel pilot, says a cable message from London. On Sunday, December 15, he descended a ship's side in…

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War Items. Danish Torpedo Boat Strikes a Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 4

A Stockholm telegram dated December 16 advises that a Danish torpedo ber struck a mine, and that seven of the crew were killed and four wounded…

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Coal-trimmers As Firemen. Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 2

The New Zealand Seamen's Union has rejected a proposal that coaltrimmers be permitted to serve as firemen on steamers when there is a…

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Oil Miners Ask For. 25 Per Cent. Increase. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 2

The miners connected with the oil industry at Newnes are asking for an all-round increase in wages of 25 per eent…

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Mining (Amendment) Act. Receives Royal Assent. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 2

Mr. [?] Minister for Mine stated last night that the Mining (Amendment) Act of 1918 had rec[?] the Royal assent, and had come [?]…

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In Australia. Sweeping the Seas for Mines. Germany Discloses Localities. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 December 1918 · page 2

The Commonwealth authorities are arranging for tho despatch of the tug boat James Patterson on an official expedition in Australian waters to…

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The Price of Gold. New British Determination

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 December 1918 · page 4

A cable from Johannesburg dated December 16, states:— "It is reported in well-informed financial circles that as a result of the…

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[?]Ines Inspection Act. the British Mine. Prosecution Against Underground Manager. Cases Adjourned Until January 20

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 December 1918 · page 2

In the Police Coure to-day, before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown. S.M., Woodley Dowling Whiteman, underground, manager of the British mine, was…

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Baby Clinic Site. Courthouse Grounds Opposed. Mining Companies Will Give £1500

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 December 1918 · page 2

Dr. J. F. Bartley, Government Medical officer, this morning informed a "Miner" reporter that during the time of General Pau's visit to Broken Hill…

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Mining. Metals in Britain.. Prohibition Orders Suspended. (Router's Message.) London,-Friday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 December 1918 · page 4

The Minister of Munitions bas susprnded the various war orders prohibiting the dealing in and use in manufacture of copper, spelter, lead, tin, and…

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Mines' Welfare Scheme. British Broken Hill Company' to Contribute. Initial Cost of £50,000. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 December 1918 · page 4

The Bntsh Broken Hill Mming Company has decided to contribute, pro rata, to an employees' welfare scheme, including recreating grounds and…

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Mining. Wallaroo and Moonta Mines. Reduction of Wages Proposed

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 4

The Moonta correspondent of "The Advertiser" writes:— The news that the Commonwealth Government will finance the copper…

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Mining. the Junction

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 2

The management of the Junction mine reports as follows:—"Hauled for the fortnight ended December 21 2000 tons of crude ore."…

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The Reported Welfare Scheme for Mine Employees

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 2

EVERY resident of Broken Hill and particularly the employees of the mining companies will he looking forward expectantly to the details of the…

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Fatality at Junction North Mine. Man Killed by Skimps

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 4

At the Junction North mine about 10 o'clock this morning an accident occurred at the 700ft. level to a chute rhniner named Thomas Carr, 41 years…

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End of the War. The Armistice. Delayed Action Mine Causes Death and Injury. (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 1

A German delayed action mine exploded under a bridge at Guise on the Oise, killing 15 persons and injuring 25…

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Bauuier Miner. Monday, December 23, 1918. the Proposed British Subsidy on Gold Produced Within the Empire

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 December 1918 · page 2

IT is reported that as the result of negotiatious between gold producers and the British Government, an agreement is expected by which the whole Empire…

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Mining. De Bavay's

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 December 1918 · page 2

All milling operations on the Amalgamated Zinc (De Bavay's) ceased last midnight, and will resume on the morning of January 6…

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