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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

1,736 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 87

Unimproved Value of Mining Properties Present Mode of Fixing Proposals in New Act Two Systems Outlined

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 March 1919 · page 2

The valuation of Broken Hill mining properties for the purpose of taxation has frequently been the subject of discussion around the Council table at the…

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Work on the Mines. Mining Managers' President. Makes Brief Statement

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 4

Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, was asked this morning is it was correct, as had been stated, that men who had…

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Work 0N the Mines. Mining Managers' President Makes Brief Statement

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 11

Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, was asked this morning if it was correct, as had been stated, that men who had…

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Miners' Feet Bruised

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 1

Last night at the South mine M. Emgorich had his feet bruised by some falling rock while he was working on the 1200ft. level. Early this morning…

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Miners' Feet Bruised

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 11

Last night at the South mine M. Erngovich had his feet bruised by some falling rock while he was working on the 1200ft. level. Early this morning…

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THE COAl Industry. Stanford Merthyr Men Refuse Proferred Increase South Coast Miners Confer Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 8

Advices from Kurri Kurri intimate that it is probable that the Stanford Merthyr collery will be idle on Monday. The men's notices espire…

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British Coal Mines. Possibilities lavestigated Of Sir Hours Working Day Two Years' Delay Advocated ("The Times" Message.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 11

The coal commission has investigated the effect of a six hours' working day on the mining industry. On this question, there are the strongest differences…

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British Coal Mines. Possibilties Iavestigated Of Six Hours Working Day Two Years' Delay Advocated ("The Times" Message.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 1

The coal commission has investigated the effect of a six hours' working day on the mining industry. On this guestion, there are the strongest differences…

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30,000 Affected. (Copper Mining Position Other Industries Will Supper

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 3

It is estimated that fully 30,000 men will he directly affected by the closing down of the copper mines throughout Australia, which seems to be…

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Carpenters & Mine Managers Met in Conference Last Nign Union Delegates to Report the Employees' Claims

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 4

A conference between delegates from the Broken Hill and Port Pirie branches of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners and the…

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Carpenters & Mine Managers Met in Conference Last Night Union Delegates to Report the Employees' Claims

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 11

A conference between delegates from the Broken Hill and Port Pirie branches of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners and the…

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Coal Industry Stanford Merthyr Men Receive Offer From Owners Effects of Darg System Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 1

At the adjourned compulsory conference yesterday between delegates from the Stanford Merthyr coll ery and the proprietors an offer was made to the…

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Coal Industry Stanford Merthyr Men Receive Offer Fbom Owners Effects of Darg System Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1919 · page 11

At the adjourned compulsory conference yesterday between delegates from the Stanford Merthyr Collery and the proprietors an offer was made to the…

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The Coal Industry Helensburgh Miners Go Back on Pre-stoppage Conditions Resuming Work To-day. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 1

The men at the Metropolitan Mine at Helensburgh have decided to go back to work this morning, under conditions as they existed before the stoppage…

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The Copper Mines Position at Cobar

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 1

A telegram to "The Register" states:—"Mr. G. Coldham has resigned the general management of the C.S.A. Mines Limited. All the employees of…

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Mining the Metal Market

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 2

The official metal quotations received from London by the Australian Metal Exchange in Melbourne on Friday morning were nearly a week old, and…

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British Coal Commission Employers Figures Quoted. Increased Wages 3/9 a Ton. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1919 · page 4

Employers' statistics submitted to the British Coal Commission show that the average earnings of workers from times of peace rose in four years from…

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The Coal Industry Trouble Becomtng Serious in South Coast Mines a Northern Mine Idle. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 1

The trouble among the colliery employees on the South Coast is becoming serious. The Bulli mine was idle yesterday,…

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Consulting Industrialist to Mining Companies Gerald Mussen Appointed Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. Gerald Mussen has been appointed consulting industrialist to the mining and treatment companies of Broken Hill. He will also continue to…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 1

Three mining mishaps occurred along the line of lode during last night and early this morning. At the Central mine wet mill, last…

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