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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

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Prof. David Returns Haig's Chiep Geologist Messines Mining Explosion

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 4

Lieutenant-Colouel W. E. David, with the ribbons of the D.S.O., the C.M.G., and the King's Polar Medal on his breast, returned by the…

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The Coal Industry Increase for Miers to Operate on Monday 2/7 a Day for Day Workers 15 P.C. on Contract Rates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 1

The terms of the agreement arrived at in the Melbourne Coal Conference were disclosed yesterday by the president of the Coal and Shale Employees'…

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The Coal Industry Mcre1se for Miers to Operite 0N Monday 2/7 a Day for Day Workers 15 P.C. on Contract Rates Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1919 · page 11

The terms of the agreement arrived at in the Melbourne Coal Conference were disclosed yesterday by the president of the Coal and Shale Employees'…

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The Coal Industry Prime Minister Authorises Acquisition Op All Coal Owners to Meet Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 1

A special "Commonwealth Gazette" issued- on Saturday contains a proclamation under the signature of the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. W. A…

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The Coal Industry Prime Minister Authorises Acquisition of All Coal Owners to Meet. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 1

A special "Commonwealth Gazette" issued on Saturday contains a proclamation under the signature of the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. W. A…

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Mine Managers & A.m.a. Discuss Union Claims Conference Concludes To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 4

Representatives of the Mining Managers' Association and the A.M.A. of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation again met in conference at the…

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Mine Managers & A.m.a. Discuss Union Claims Conference Concludes To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 4

Representatives of the Mining Managers' Association and the A.M.A. of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation again met in conference at the…

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New Coal Discovery Reported From Greymouth 13,000,000 Tons Available Auckland

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 1

An extensive coalfield has been discovered near Greymonth, South Island (N.Z.),. It is estimated that at least 13,000,000 tons are available. The…

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New Coal Discovery Reported From Creymouth [?]3,000,000 Tons Available Auckland

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 1

An extensive coalfield has been discovered near Greymouth, South Island (N.Z.), It is estimated that at least 13,000,000. tons are available. The…

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Enginemen's Dispute Federated Association's Reply to A.M.A. Will Not Work With A.M.A. Men Who Are Lowered By "Unfinancials" All Mines May Be Affected Action Starts at Midnight

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 1

At the conclusion of the F.E.D. and F.A. meeting held in the Trades Hall this morning a large crowd of members of the F.E.D. and F.A. and A.M.A…

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Ehgiheneh's Dispute Federated Association's Reply to A.M.A. Will Not Work With A.M.A. Men Who Are Lowered By "Uufinancials" All Mines May Be Affected Action Starts at Midnight

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1919 · page 1

At the conclusion of the F.E.D. and F.A. meeting held in the Trades Hall this morning a large crowd of members of the F.E.D. and F.A. and A.M.A…

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The Coal Industry Committee's Notification to Colliery Owners Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

The committee appointed as the State branch of the Commonwealth Caol Administration held its first meeting yesterday, as the result of…

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The Coal Industry Committee's Notification to Colliery Owners Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

The committee appointed as the State branch of the Commonwealth Caol Administration held its first meeting yesterday, as the result of…

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Miners Will Want More Says a Colliery Owner Still Outstanding Points

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

Although the miners have been informed that they are to receive increases in wages under the agreement arrived at in Melbourne, there are…

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Miners Will Want More Says a Colliery Owner Still Outstanding Points

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

Although the miners have heen informed that they are to receive increases in wages under the agreemen arrived at in Melbourne, there are…

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Selling Price of Coal Not Controlled by Miners Statement by Mr. Willis

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

Mr. A. C. Willis (secretary to the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation) said on Sunday (reports the Sydney correspondent of the…

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Selling Price of Coal Not Controlled by Miners Statement by Mr. Willis

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

Mr. A. C. Willis (secretary to the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation) said on Sunday (reports the Sydney correspondent of the…

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Openings in New Zealand for the Cobar Mine[?]s an Official Statement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

The New South Wales Minister for Mines says there are openings in New Zealand for men who are thrown idle through the closing of the Cobar…

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State Coal Commission Rothbury Miners' Earnings Averaged £1 13/6 a Shift Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

At the sittings of the State Coal Commission held yesterday it was stated that the miners at the Rothbury, colliery in 1917 averaged £1 13/6 a…

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State Coal Commission Rothbury Miners' Earnings Averaged £1 13/6 a Shift Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1919 · page 1

At the sittings of the State Coal Commission held yesterday it was stated that the miners at the Rothbury colliery in 1917 averaged £1 13/6 a…

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