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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1920

1,282 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 65

Control of Industry Coal Miners Make Claim "Essential for Success"

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

Some discussion, relating to the "democratic control of industry," and the general grievances of miners, took place on Monday at the inquiry being…

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Mining the Shake Market Adelaide Quotations

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

Ward and Co. (per White and Hosier) supply the following morning quotations of the Adelaide Stock Exchange: Hampden, b. 18/…

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The Idle Mines Effect on Health Govt, Medical Officer's Report to the Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 2

Dr. Bartley, the Government Medical Officer, submitteed the following to the Council at its meeting last night, as an addendum to the death statistics…

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Cobar Mining Prospects

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The Occidental Gold Mine at Cobar is about to be re-opened, and a new Company is being formed to re-equip the property with a view to resuming…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Arrival of Doctors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

By the express this morning there arrived Dr. John M'Kee, physician to the Miners' Health Commission, and Dr. D. T. Russell-Smith,…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Arrival of Doctors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 3

By the express this morning there arrived Dr. John M'Kee, physician to the Miners' Health Commission, and Dr. D. T. Russell-Smith,…

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GAS & Electricity Restrictions Removed in Adelaide Coal Regulations Continue. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 3

The Coal Board yesterday removed the restrictions on the use of gas and electric current. The regulation dealing with the supply of and trade in coal…

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GAS & Electricity Restrictions Removed in Adelaide Coal Regulations Continue. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 1

The Coal Board yesterday removed the restrictions on the [?]ee of gas and electric current. The regulation dealing with the supply of and trade in coal…

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The Idle Mines Government Relief Statement by Minister £16,821 CONTRIBUTED Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 3

The Minister for Health (Mr. A. Brunthell) said yesterday that ever since the strike began at Broken Hill in May last the Government had taken…

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The Idle Mines Government Relief Statement by Minister £16,821 CONTRIBUTED Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

The Minister for Health (Mr.A. Bruntnell) said yesterday that ever since the strike began at Broken Hill in May last the Government had taken…

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The Idle Mines Appeal for Funds by Mr. P. S. Brookfield Statements at Newcastle Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 8

Mr. J. Baddeley, the miners' president, says that the lodges in Newcastle have decided to increase the levy in support of the miners of the Barrier…

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Coal Arriving Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 1

Two vessels are expected to arrive with coal on Wednesday, bringing altogether 12,000 tons of the fu[?]…

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The Idle Mines No Developments

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 2

The chief movements at the Trades Hall to-day were in connection with the distribution of boots and wood. The boots, which were of the blucher type…

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Illicit Gold Traffic Chinese in Melbourne Are Buying "Gold Boys"

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 1

There are indications that the trafficking by Chinese in Melbourne in sovereigns and half-sovereigns is becoming more extensive. Instances…

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Gold Exportation Distribution of Profits

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 3

The South Australian Minister of Mines (Hon. W. H. Harvey) said on Wednesday that, in consequence of the distribution of further profits from the…

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West Australian Shows Gold Struck in the Ayrshire Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 1

Gold was struck in the Ayrshire property on Saturday, but the real value of the find, which was made in the crosscut 130ft. from the shaft sunk near…

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South African Mines Internationalist Socialists Objected to by Workers (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, February 28

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 March 1920 · page 2

An interesting dispute has taken place at the Brown mines. Thirtyfive members of the Mineworkers' Union employed in No. 1 shaft refuse…

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The Idle Mines No Developments

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 2

The only activity at the Trades Hall to-day was an A.M.A. coupon issue. At the rear of the Police Station the usual wood distribution was made. No…

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Coal Shortage Supplies Expected Soon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. T. H. Barson, manager of the gasworks, was asked to-day if he had any news about coal supplies. Mr. Barson said that he had heard…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, March 2, 1920. Control of Mining

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 2

A Royal Commission appointed by the Near South Wales Government is inquiring into the coal mining industry generally, and at present the…

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