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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

A fall of ground occurred at the North mine this afternoon, as the result of which J. Cameron, a miner, suffered fractured ribs and a badly…

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Coal Miners' Ballots Favor Sankey Report Big Majorities Reported. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 1

The South Wales ballots show sweeping majorities in favor of the Sankey Coal Commission report, despite the bitter opposition of the men's leaders…

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Mining Accidents Fatality at Horseshoe Mine Man's Eyes Blown Out at the Great Northern. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 1

Albert Nehner, 30 years of age, was killed at the Horseshoe mine, on Friday. Nicholas Powell (64) was preparing a charge at the Great Northern mine,…

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Mining the Silver Market (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 2

The latest quotations include silver 4/0 15-16 per ounce…

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Commission Inquires Into Coal Industry J. L. CAMPBELL, K.C. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 4

The State Government has decided to take definite action regarding the position which has arisen in connection with the coal trade, and proposes…

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British Miners' Vote Favors Govt. Terms Ballot Not Complete (United States Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 4

Additional returns of the miners' ballots show that an overwhelming vote in favor of the acceptance of the Government's terms is asured, though…

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Essen District Miners Confer with Owners Seven Hours' Day Decided (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 1

Reuter's Copenhagen correspondent reports:— "A message from Essen states that a conference of miners and…

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Bavarian Republic Food and Coal Supplies Cut Off From Munich Bolshevik Collapse Likely (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 4

Reuter's Berlin correspondent reports:— "The Bavarian Government is of the opinion that the Bolsheviks at Munich…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 4

Three mining mishaps occurred along the line of lode to-day. The first two happened at the Central mine on the 1200ft. level. J. Pate had his toes…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, April 15, 1919. Making the Miners Pay

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 2

At a farewell gathering tendered to him as a compliment, the late Australian Minister for Munitions, Mr. Leitch, remarked in his address that…

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The Coal Commission Govt. Representative Appointed to Assist Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 1

It was officially stated yesterday that the Government has briefed Mr. J. A. Browne, M.L.C., barrister at law, to represent it and assist the Royal…

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Coal Carrying Schooner Breaks Adrift From Tug Missing Since Saturday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 1

The schooner Cavan, which was employed in the coal trade between Newcastle and Sydney, broke adrift from a tug during a gale on Saturday while…

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The Coal Industry Conflict Is Unlikely Between Owners and Miners Feeling in Newcastle Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 1

In the Newcastle district it is felt that there will be no conflict between the mine owners and the miners. The voting of the lodges on the conference…

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Mining Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 4

The casualty ambulance was called ont twice to-day for mining accidents. The first case was to the North Mine at 11 o'clock, where E. Dais, a…

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Mining Companies' Help

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 1

Mr. C. Brosnan, chief sanitary inspector, made the following statement to-day on behalf of the local health authorities:—"We are greatly…

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Miners Discontinue Work Until Epidemic Banished. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 1

The Pelaw Main colliery is idle. The men have resolved to discontinue work until the influnza epidemic has been banished…

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Mining. South Australia's Mineral Production Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 1

The value of the mineral production in South Australia last year was £1,451,438…

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The Coal Commission to Report in Three Months. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 1

The Royal Commissioner (Mr. J. L. Campbell, K.C.), who is to investigate the coal mining industry of New South Wales is to report to the New South…

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Mining. Adelaide Exchange Closed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 1

The Addafde Stock Exchange closed yesterday, and will reopen on Thursday, 24th April…

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6280 Tons of Coal Unloaded. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

The steamer Chros unloaded 6290 tons of coal in three days at Port Adelaide…

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