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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 24 of 65

Coal and Shale Federat on Orcanisinc at Morwe[?]l Workers Repulse Advances

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 3

When there is strike at Newcastle, or when shipping is idle, Victor an industr[?]es qui[?]y come to a standstill through lack of coal Manufacctures…

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Coal Supplies Position Reported Serious Industrial Requirements Not Met in South Australia Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 4

The South Australian Coal Board held a meeting this morning After the meeting the chairman. Commander Bracegirdle stated that the…

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In Germany Coal Supplies to France Plans for Early Revolt (United Service Message.) London, May 5

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 4

A Berlin message states that the "Vorwarts" declares that unless Germany is permitted to deliver coal to neutrals, irrespective of the Peace…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 206 Examinations To-day South Mine Again Visited

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission have conducted 6704 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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Real Miners To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Thanks are due to "The Miner" for allowing the public to express its opinion in your paper of Australian liberty and freedom. Is it not about…

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Collapse Is Imminent of the Railway Strike Official View Strike Spreads to Mines (Reuter's Message.) London May 5

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 1

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports that it is the official opinion that the collapse of the railway strike is imminent. The metal workers are, however,…

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The Idle Mines Melbourne Conference Delegates' Reports Are Considered by Unions F.e.d. and F.a. Decision Another Conference Wanted on Hours Question

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 2

A special meeting of the F.E.D. and F.A. was held in the Trades Hall last night to receive the report of Messrs. W.Webb (president) and E. M…

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The Idle Mines Position Unaltered Relief Distribution

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 2

The strike position remains u[?]altered. At the Trades Hall to-day, A.M.A. members received another coupon issue,…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 121 Examinations To-day Bock 14 Visited

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission have conducted 6825 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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Australian Coal Wanted in France ("The Times" Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 1

The London "Times" states that charterers are seeking ships to bring coal to Marseilles from Australia owing to the scarcity of English and other…

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The Idle Mines Mr. [?]Adbeley Knows Nothing of Reported Settlement Reply to Inquiry Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 4

Mr. J. Baddeley, president of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation; was questioned this morning regarding the strike position at Broken Hill, and…

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Gold Production Costs

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 1

The Full Bench of the Queensland Arbitration Court recently reserved judgment in the application by the A.W.U. to vary the gold and…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 121 Examinations Friday Block 14 Visited

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 8

The members of the Millers' Health Inquiry Commission have conducted 6825 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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The Idle Mines Melbourne Conference Carpenters' Meeting Considers Companies' Offer Part Acceptance

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 4

A largely-attended meeting of the Amalgamated society of [?] and Joiners was held in the Trades Hall last night. Mr. T. Haskard presiding. The…

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The Idle Mines Mr. Baddeley Knows Nothing of Reported Settlement Reply to Inquiry Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 8

Mr. J. Baddeley, president of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, was questioned this morning regarding the strike position at Broken Hill, and…

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Mining Metal Market Latest Quotations Tin Drops Over £35. (United Service Message.) London, May 7

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 May 1920 · page 1

The price of tin has dropped £35 2/0 in the last two days owing to the transfer to Swansea of 2000 tons of imports accumulated in Holland, which were…

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Coal Miners Helping a Week of Concerts for Women and Children Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 2

The miners' lodge at Kurri Kurri and Weston are conducting benefit entertainments for a week to raise funds to provide clothing for the women and…

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Unrest Among Miners Notice Given to Employers

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 2

During the last few days there has been considerable unrest among employees of some of the northern colieries, and several stoppages have occurred,…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 153 Examinations To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission have conducted 6954 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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The Idle Mines Wages Old and New Paid on Local Mines Delegate's Statements Increases From 2/6 to 3/

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. E. M. Horsington, secretary of the local sub-branch of the F.E.D. and F.A., gave particulars of concessions obtained by the union from the mining…

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