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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 21 of 87

The Coal Industry Miners Are Sceptical Regarding N.S.W. Inquiry a Broken Hill Protest Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Referring to the position in New South Wales, Mr. Willis (secretary of the Coal and Shalee Employees' Federation) said that he had received a…

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Proposed Conference of Miners and Managers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 2

Yesterday the secretary of the Mining Managers' Association wrote a letter to Mr. George Kerr, president of the A.M.A., asking that…

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Miners and Managers Meet in Conference Adjourned Until

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1919 · page 4

A conference between members of the Mining Managers' Association and the executive of the A.M.A., was held to-day to discuss matters in…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

J. White, an enginedriver employed at the Central mine, slipped on the foot plate of his engine this morning and suffered injuries to the head. Dr…

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The Coal Industry Investigation Continues Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 1

The Royal Commission on the coal mining industry continued its sittings yesterday. The variation in the earnings of…

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Statement by President of Mining Managers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

Mr. C. J. Emery (president of the Mining Managers' Association), when spoken to to-day regarding the threatened action of the members of the…

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Labor Party's Proposals for Metalliferous Mines Help for Prospectors Nationalisation of Mines Abolition of Night Work Thirty Hours' Week and Two Weeks' Holiday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

The following is a list of proposals in regard to metalliferous mining which have been adopted by the State Labor party:—…

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Carpenters' Strike No Serious Effect Yet on Working of the Mines Meeting of Men This Morning

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1919 · page 2

There is no change in the carpenters' strike. Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, stated this morning that the…

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The Coal Industry Evidence at State Inquiry Earnings of Miners

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 4

Mr. J. L Campbell, K.C., the Royal Commisioner appointed by the State Government on Tuesday continued the inquiry into the coal industry of New…

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1000 Men of All Callings Affected at South Mine "Mines Cannot Interfere."

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

Mr. C. D. Cherry, accountant to the South Mine stated as follows:- "We are practically shut down, and there is no power on the mine. The…

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1000 Men of All Callings Affected at South Mine "Mines Cannot Interfere."

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

Mr. C. D. Cherry, accountant to the South Mine stated as follows:— "We are practically shut down, and there is no power on the mine. The…

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Mining. Silver Quotation (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 1

The latest quotation for silver is 4s. 0 11-16d. per oz…

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50 Men Are Affected at the North Mine Mill Closes Down

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

The management of the North mine made the following statement in regard to the position there:— "Owing to the absence of portion of…

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So Men Are Affected at the North Mine Mill Closes Down

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

The management of the North mine made the following statement in regard to the position there:- "Owing to the absence of portion of…

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Coal Nationalisation Advocated in Britain Evidence Before Commission (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 1

Sidney Webb, a witness before the Coal Commission, giving evidence in support of the nationalisation of the industry, estimated that it would…

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Coal Nationalisation Advocated in Britain Evidence Before Commission (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 1

Sidney Webb, a witness before the Coal Commission, giving evidence in support of the nationalisation of the industry, estimated that it would…

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Carpenters' Strike. Men Decide to Fight on and Seek Financial Aid Mines Replacement Report

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

The Carpenters' Strike still continues and the men are determined to remain out. A general meeting of the…

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An Official Statement by F.e.d. and F.a. Secretary Four Mines Affected

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

When approached on the matter by a "Miner" reporter this morning, Mr. E. M. Horsington, secretary of the F.E.D. and F.A., made the following…

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An Official Statement by F.e.d. and F A. Secretary Four Mines Affected

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

When approached on the matter by a "Miner" reporter this morning, Mr. E. M. Horsington, secretary of the F.E.D. and F.A., made the following…

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Carpenters' Strike Men Decide to Fight on and Seek Financial Aid Mines Replacement Report

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1919 · page 2

The Carpenters' Strike still continues and the men are determined to remain out. A general meeting of the…

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