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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

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President Walsh Replies to Mining Managers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 2

Mr. J. Walsh (president of the Broken Hill branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners) this morning made the following statement…

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Anchored Mines Sink Submarines German Captain's Story Loss of the Hampshire

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 April 1919 · page 1

The "Chicago Tribune's" Berlin correspondent reports that he has had an interview with Captain Bartenbach, commander of the German submarine…

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Mining Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 4

Two mishaps occurred along the line of lode to-day. At the South mine, T. Pandales had his scalp injured by some falling rock,…

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Coal Conference Threat by the Miners of a General Strike If Agreement Not Accepted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 1

As the coal conference venue has been changed to Melbourne pending the completion of an interview between the secretary of the coal mine…

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Property Affected by Roaster Fumes Deputation to South Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

Alderman W. F. Carr, at last night's meeting of the City Council, asked at meeting time if the Council had gone any further into the matter of…

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Shortage of Coal at Electricity Works Wood Now Being Used

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 April 1919 · page 2

For some time past there has been a shortage of coal at the Municipal Electric Light Station. At last night's meeting of the City Council,…

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The Coal Supply Federal Cabinet. Colliery Representatives Invited to Melbourne Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 10

A special meeting of the Federal Cabinet vas held to-day, at which Ministers reviewed, after consultation with Admiral Clarkson, Controller of Shipping…

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Mining Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 8

Two mishaps occurred along the line of lode to-day. At the South mine, T. Pandales had his scalp injured by some falling rock,…

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The Barrier Mines. Three Months' Output

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 1

The following is an officially suppled record of the output of the Broken Hill mining companies for the quarter ended March 31, 1919:—…

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Another Coal Conference Is Necessary Says Mr. Watt Maitland Stoppage Effect Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 9

The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. W. A. Watt, said yesterday that it was probable he would need to hold a further coal industry conference early…

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The Federal Arena (From "The Miner's Melbourne Correspondent.) the Coal Shortage. Melbourne, April 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 6

With the merits of the dispute between coal owners and miners the writer of a Federal letter has no need re meddle. There is no doubt,…

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Influenza Epidemic (Continued from Page 3.) in Broken Hill Official Report Case From Block 14 MINE

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 10

Dr. Birks, surgeon superintendent at the Hospital, reported officially at 5 o'clock this afternoon that the position was not changed from when he reported…

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Mining Companies' Offer to Distress Association £50 a Month If Rules Amended

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 4

Mr. Gerald Mussen (industrial adviser to the mining companies), acting on behalf of the companies, has made a definite offer to the Barrier Distress…

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Mining Companies' Offer to Distress Association £50 a Month If Rules Amended

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 11

Mr. Gerald Mussen (industrial adviser to the raining companies), acting on behalf of the companies, has made a definite offer to the Barrier Distress…

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British Coal Inquiry Evidence of Witnesses Against Nationalisation "Unpopular As Govt. Beer." (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 11

Mr. Harold Cox and Professor Edwin Cannan, witnesses in the coal industry inquiry, strongly opposed nationalisation on the ground that State control…

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British Coal Inquiry Evidence of Witnesses Against Nationalisation "Unpopular As Govt. Beer." (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1919 · page 1

Mr. Harold Cox and Professor Edwin Cannan, witnesses in the coal industry inquiry, strongly opposed nationalisation on the ground that State control,…

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The Coal Supply Federal Cabinet. Colliery Representatives Invited to Melbourne Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 4

A special meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held to-day, at which Ministers reviewed, after consultation with Admiral Clarkson, Controller of Shipping…

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Ill on the Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 1

H. Davis, while working on the 1200 ft. level at the Central Mine to-day, became ill. Dr. Hains was called in and diagnosed the complaint as…

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Another Coal Conference to Be Held on Wednesday the Position Unchanged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1919 · page 1

Another conference between the mine proprietors, the employees, and the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. W. A. Watt, is to be held in Melbourne on…

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Trouble Is Threatening at Wonthaggi Coal Mine Miners Want Better Pay Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Trouble is threatening at Wonthaggi (Victoria). The coal miners there have decided to ask for better pay, and have agreed to accept nothing less than…

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