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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 26 of 65

I.W.W. Not Wanted Butte Mine Managements to Refuse Employment (Reuter's Message.) New York, May 13

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

A message from Butte states that [?] every mine in Montana the following notice has been posted: "No member of the I.W.W. will be employed here."…

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British Gold Flows to the United States £11,500,000 in Four Months (Reuter's Message.) Washington, May 13

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

Since January 2 the flow of British gold to the United States has aggreeated over £11,500,000…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 4

G. Bellacanta, employed at the South mine, injured his leg this morning as the result of standing on a loose stone and falling. The casualty…

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Colliery C[?]'s Record

Western Grazier · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 4

The existence of a remakable col[?]iary cat has been brought to light through a strike [?] the South Yorkshire coalfield. A half-bred Persian is…

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Kalgoorlie Miners' Levy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 1

The following in reprinted from the A.M.A. newspaper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:- Kalgoorlie, May 14…

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The Idle Mines A.m.a. Fish Day Some Complaints

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 1

A number of members of the A.M.A. have been heard to complain of the way in which the fish at the disposal of the A.M.A. was distributed…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Examination of A.m.a. Men Is Nearing Completion

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 1

The examination by members of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission of A.M.A. members is nearing completion. There are still a few members…

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Mining Silver Market Latest London Quotation ("The Times" Message.) London, May 14

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 1

Silver is quoted to-day at 4/10[?] an ounce…

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Cobar Mines Prospects Now Brighter Says Inspector in Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 2

Reporting on the mining outlook in the Copar district, Inspector [?] (Government mines Inspector), in his [?] review, states:…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 219 Examinations To-day 2667 Men Registered

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners' Health Inquiry' Commission have conducted 7874 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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Gold Reef Reported Struck at Jerusalem Excavators Find (Reuter's Message.) London, May 15

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 4

Excavators at Jerusalem are reported to have struck a gold reef…

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The Idle Mines Strike Sympathy Meeting Held at Newcasetle Clothing Fund Started for Women and Children

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 2

A meeting of those in sympathy with the [?] of the [?] Broken Hill was held at the Newcastle Trades Hall last week. The meeting…

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Hampton Plains Mining Field Mr. F. G. White's Impressions "Majority of Wild Cats"

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 1

Mr. F. G. White, of the firm of Messrs. White and Hosier, has just returned from, a visit to the Hampton Plains gold field. In conversation with…

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French Strike Train-wrecking Attempts Reported in Five Places Strike Breakers Strike Miners' Position Worse ("The Times" Message.) Paris, May 15

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 1

Forty per cent, of the gas workers in Paris have responded to the Confederation of Labor's call to come out on strike The gasometers and coal…

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Adelaide Coal Supply Is Subject of Deputation Appeal to Prime Minister £400,000 in Railway Revenue Lost Through B.H. STRIKE Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1920 · page 4

A deputation, to-day waited upon the Premier (Mr. Barwell) and drew attention to the alarming position in respect to the coal shortage in Adelaide and…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 220 Examinations To-day 2686 Men Registered

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners Health Inquire Commission have conducted 809 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Report May Be Ready Soon After June 30

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 2

In conversation with a "Miner" reporter, Professor. Chapman said to-day that a shipment of X-ray plates ordered by cable from America on January 12…

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GOLD £4 10/1 an Ounce London, May 17

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 2

The latest market quotation for gold is £4 10/1 an ounce…

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Coal for France Forty-five Per Cent. of British Exports (Reuter's Message.) London, May 16

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 1

The British and French coal con[?] at the Hythe conference have planned to assure to France a minimum coal supply equivalent to that of the…

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The Idle Mines (Continued from Page 2.) A.M.A. Meeting Payment of £7 a Week to the "Heads" Mentioned

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of the A.M. A. was held this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the Trades Hall. It is unofficially stated that a report…

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