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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1919

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Mining. Metal Market Prices. Steadying After Decline. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

"The Times" financial editor states that after a continued decline in the price of non-ferrous metals, the market is steadying, and is approaching the…

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Miners' Hours and Wages. Commission of Inquiry. Offer by the Government. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 2

[?] has offered a commission to inquire into miners' hours and wages, and to report not later than March 31…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 1

J. Grenville injured his neck at the Central mine on Tuesday. While trucking he tripped and fell, his neck catching on the truck. Dr. Hains…

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The Miners' Trouble. Settlement Suggestions. Nationalisation Proposed. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Adamson expressed the opinion that the spirit animating both the Premier and the president of the…

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Broken Hill's Coal Shortage. Supplies From Port Pirie. Outlook Not Promising

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 3

According to official reports (says "The Recorder," Port Pirie, of February 22) there is reason to fear another coal shortage at the Broken Hill…

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Gold at Hill End

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 2

The Bathurst correspondent of the "Evening News" reports:— "Excitement has been caused on the Hill End gold field by the discovery…

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The Cape Everard Mine Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 4

The captain of the steamer Aeon reports that when the floating mine exploded near the vessel off Cape Everard the shock was severely felt by the…

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West Australian Lead Mines to Close Down Shortly

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 4

A Perth telegram to "The Register" reports:— "The Fremantle Trading Company, which owns the Narra Tarra, Baddera,…

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Broken Hill's Coal Supply. Arrivals at Port Pirie

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 4

Work was epected to be resumed yesterday at the gantries at Port Pirie, says the "Recorder," as the Period was expected to reach the Barrier…

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Acceptance of Offer Urged by Miners' President (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 4

Mr. W. Brace. M.P., President of the Welsh Miners' Federation, in a letter to the newspapers, urges the miners to accept the Government's offer of a…

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The Miners' Trouble. Settlement Suggestions. Nationalisation Proposed. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Adamson expressed the opinion that the spirit animating both the Premier and the president of the…

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Miners' Claim Compensation for Alleged Broken Contract "Loyalists' " COMPLAINTS. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 2

The "Loyalist" coal rainers wno worked at the Pelaw Main and Richmond Main collieries complain of alleged unfair treatment. They were…

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British Labor Unrest. General Strike Favored by Miners, and Bakers Other Workers in Sympathy. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 2

The Miners' Federation ballot shows an over two-thirds majority in favor of a strike. The week-end has been the most…

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Mine in Steamers' Track Discovered Off Cape Everard How It Was Sunk. the Aeon's Narrow Escape. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 2

Fuller information regarding the German mine encountered off Cape Everard, near Gabo, iby the Australian Steamship Company's collier Aeon, was…

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Miners' Hours and Pay Are to Be Investigated Speech by Mr. Lloyd George Commission Bill Debate. Second Reading Passed. (Reuters Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 4

The Miners' Commission of Inquiry Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. Mr. Richards moved for the rejection…

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Mining. West Australian Lead Mines to Close Down Shortly

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 1

A Perth telegram to "The Register" reports:— "The Fremantle Trading Company, which owns the Narra Tarra, Baddera,…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 2

L. Hocking had his right foot bruised at the South Blocks mine last night. He was handling a piece of 10 x 10 timber when it fell on him. The…

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Mining Staffs' Association

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 4

A general meeting of the Barrier Mining Staffs' Association will be held to-morrow (Saturday) night, at the Druids' Hall, at 7.30 o'clock. The…

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Victoria. a Gold Discovery Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 4

Payable gold has been found near Willaura. Miners are rushing to take out rights…

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Broken Hill's Coal Supply. Arrivals at Port Pirie

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 1

Work was expected to be resumed... [?] at the gantries at Port Pirie, says the "Recorder," as the Period was expected to reach the Barrier…

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