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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 13 of 87

The Coal Industry Afternoon Shift Abolition

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 4

The West Maitland correspondent of the Sydney "Evening Newa" reports:— In accordance with the agreement…

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Nationalisation Principle with Mines Wist Be Accepied Declaration of Delegate ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 1

"The Government must accept nationalisation of the mines in principle without delay; otherwise it is useless to ask for a withdrawal of the strike…

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Welfare of Miners Making Life Attractive Efforts of Companies £50,000 to Be Spent. What British Company Is Doing. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

For some time post the representatives of the Broken Hill mining and treatment companies have had under consideration a scheme to make life…

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Lead Mining Industry Causes Much Anxiety Waining to Unemployed Industrial Conditions Will Affect the Position Searching for Markets

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

The president of the Broken Hill Mining Managers' Association has been authorised by the committee of representatives of the Barrier mines,…

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Mines' Coal Supply Said to Be Improving

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 1

Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, when questioned to-day regardng the coal shortage along the line of lode, made…

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Machinery for North Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 2

A case of unusual weight and dimensions was sent northward from Port Adelaide by Monday's Weight train (says the "Advertiser.") The gigantic…

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Northern Territory Gold

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 2

Private enterprise (says a Melbourne telegram in The Register") has been attracted by the announced determination of the Department of Home and…

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Germany's Gold One Hundred Million Held in Reserve Delegates' Statement. ("The TiMES" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 1

The German armistice delegates at Brussels, have informed Admiral Wemyss that the German gold reserve stands at £100,000,000…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 4

While working at the Junction North mine this afternoon W. Devery had his leg badly bruised and lacerated. Mr. Devery was working on the 1100ft. level,…

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The Mines' Welfare Scheme To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 2

Sir,—Would it not be possible to, have the mine employees of the Barrier, brought under the Weeroona scheme, the same as Port Pirie? If it were…

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The Coal Industry Mr. Watt to Meet Delegates Regarding the Coal Board. Staneord Merthyr Dispute. Settlement Effected. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 1

It was announced at Newcastle yesterday that Mr. Watt, Acting Prime Minister, would meet two representar tives of the Coal Miners' federation,…

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Enemy Mines at Sea Balance Op Wolf's Sowing Wellington

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 1

The authorities have ascertained that the German raider Wolf sowrd 60 mines in New Zealand waters. Forteyfive of these have been accounted for in…

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Coal Supply Still Short at Electric Light Works Statement by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 4

The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks), when questioned about the coal supply at the Municipal Electric Light Works this afternoon, said, that the works are…

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Coal Commission Reports on Industry Outlined in Parliament. Wages Higher, Fewer Hours. (Reuters Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 4

In tfre House of Commons to-day Mr. A. Bona, Law outlined the three reports of the Coal Commission. The first report, signed by the miners…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 8

While working at the Junction North [?] on Friday W. Devery had his leg badly bruised and lacerated. Mr. Devery was working on the 1100ft. [?]evel,…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

At the North mine last night, F. Ferfort had his scalp badly lacerated. Mr. Ferfort was trucking when a stone fell on his head. The casualty ambulance…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 11

At the North mine last night, F. Ferfort had his scalp badly lacerated. Mr. Ferfort was trucking when a stone fell on his head. The casualty ambulance…

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Six Hours Day Illawarra Miners' Demand. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 9

The latest demand of the Illawarra coal miners is for the introduction of a six hours' day, and a five days' week…

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Sympathy for Miners. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 9

It is expected that the momentous and hurried coal investigation wiil conclude to-day. The majority of the newspapers discuss the miners' claims…

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Coal Supply Still Short at Electric Light Works Statement by the Mayor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 8

The Mayor (Alderman J. H. Wicks), when questioned about the coal supply at the Municipal Electric Light Works on Friday, said that the works are…

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