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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 13 of 65

Miners' Health Inquiry 42 Men Examined on

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 8

The members of the Technical Commission of Inquiry appointed to inquire into the prevalence of miners' phthisis and pneumoconios[?]s in respect…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 20 Men Examined To-day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 4

Twenty men were examined at the Protestant Hall to-day, by the members of the Technical Commission of Inquiry, who are inquiring into the…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 20 Men Examined To-day

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 1

Twenty men were examined at the Protestant Hall to-day by the members or the Technical Commission of Inquiry, who are inquiring into the…

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Discovery of Brown Coal Operations at Tailem Bend

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 8

According to messages received in Broken Hill Friday by mining men and shareholders, an important discovery of brown coal has been made at Tailem…

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Exchange Rates Is Steadily Rising Gold and Silver Fall ("The Times" Message.) London, March 11

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1920 · page 2

The pound sterling exchange rate [?] steadily rising in New York. It touched, 16 and closed at 15/10. The favorable reaction caused gold to drop to…

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The Idle Mines No-developments

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

No fresh developments in connection with the strike were reported from the Trades Hall to-day. The A.M.A. store was open as usual, and the A.M.A…

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British Coal Miners Successive Wage Demands Will Bankrupt the Industry Labor Writer's Views (Reuter's Message.) London, March 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

The "Times" Labor correspondent quoting the recent candid admissions of the secretary of the Miners' Federatien, Mr. Frank Hodges, states that…

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[?] Miner. Mondat, March 15, 1920. Coal and Candidates

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 2

IN deciding who to vote for next Saturday, the people of Broken Hil and the Western Darling generally will do well to be sure that any candidate…

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Miners and Railwaymen's Attitude Is Uncertain Martial Law Proclaimed (Reuter's Message.) London, March 14

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 1

The attitude of the miners and railwaymen towards the revolution is uncertain. The shipyard workers at Hamburg have decided to stike. General…

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French Labor Troubles Miners' Strike Extending Building Trade Extremists Organising for Action ("The Times" Message.) London, March 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1920 · page 4

A message from Paris states that the miners' strike is extending and imperiling French industry. It is estimated that 300.000 persons are now idle,…

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The Idle Mines F.e.d. and Mining Managers to Meet on Friday Night Claims to Be Discussed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. E. M. Horsington secretary of the F.E.D. and F.A., to-day informed a "Miner" reporter that he had received the following reply from Mr…

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Coal for Brokenhill To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 3

Sir,—In Saturday's issue of "The Miner" appears a message [?] with the discovery of brown coal at Tailem Bend. It has been known that…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Examination of Men Details of the Wore Given by Prof. Chapman

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

Professor H. G. Chapman, chairman of the Technical Commission which is conducting an inquiry into the prevalence of miners' phthisis and…

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The Idle Mines No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 2

Beyond the usual activities of the A.M.A. in the direction of distributing firewood at the Police Station yard and converting coupons into food…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Examinations for Hookworm Disease Is Described by Dr. W. A. Sawyer

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 4

As announced in "The Miner" yesterday, Drs. W. A. Sawyer and C. P. Rosenthal, and Mr. Golder, who comprise the hookworm unit attached to…

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Accident at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. Reid, who. resides at 543 Lanestreet, is at present in the Hospital with an injured eye. It was stated by the authorities to-day that…

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The Idle Mines No New Developments

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 2

There are no new developments to report in connection with the strike postion. The representatives of the F.E.D…

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Miners Health Inquiry 74 Men Examined To-day

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

The members of the Technical Commission of Inquiry continued their examinations at the Protestant Hall today. Dr. Edwards, the radiographer…

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Mine Stoppages Colliery Manager's View

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 3

At the Royal Conimission inquiring into the coal industry of New South Wales, when Mr. D. M'Geachie, superintendent of the Caledonian collieries…

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The Idle Mines F.[?].d. and Mine Managers Have Conference To-night

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 2

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