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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1920

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Miners' Health Inquiry 129 Examinations To-day 2697 Men Registered

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission have conducted 8223 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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Coal Shortage Relief for South Australia Promised by Mr. Hughes Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

The Prime Minister. Mr. W. M. Hughes, promised yesterday to do what was possible towards relieving the coal shortage in South Australia…

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Mining Silver Market Latest Quotations ("The Times" Message.) London, May 18

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

Silver was quoted to-day at 4[?]10[?] [?] ounce…

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The Idle Mines Government Takes Action Mr. Justice Edmunds and Board of Trade Are Invited to Conduct Complete Inquiry Report to be Made on Conditions of Industry Resumption Proposed Pending Inquiry Conference to be Called Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 2

Before leaving for Newcastle yesterday the Premier, Mr. John Storey, made a statement in regard to the protracted strike of miners and others at…

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Scott Bennett Lectures for Miners' Clothing Fund

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 2

Under the auspices of the Miners' Federation Mr. H. Scott Bennett lectured at Adamstown on Sunday afternoon on "The Significance of the…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 83 Examinations To-day 2702 Men Registered

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission have conducted 8306 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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Mining Metal Market Tin Drops to £287 10/ ("The Times" Message.) London, May 18

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 3

The latest market quotation for tin is £287 10/a ton. ["This represents a fall of £59 17/6 since April 28.]…

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Extent of Lead Poison in Mining Industry Dr. Surnell's Statements Do Figures Support Them? the Doctor Gives Explanation

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 3

During the time that Dr. H. G. Bumen, aoung surgeon-[?] of the Broken Hill [?] Hospital, acted as [?] surgeon under…

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The Idle Mines Question by Mr. Considine Asked in Parliament Employment of Ex-soldiers Inquietes Are Being Made Says Minister of Defence Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 2

Answering a question put by Mr. M. P. Considine in the House of Representatives yesterday, the Assistant Minister for Defence said that although it…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

J. Hoare, while working air the North mine yesterday, had his groin injured as the result of a piece of wood he was sawing springing up and…

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Miners' Health Inquiry 76 Examinations To-day 2710 Men Registered

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 4

The members of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission have conducted 8382 examinations since they began operations at the Protestant Hall on…

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Pneumonic Influenza Case From a Mine Sweeper Patient in Quarantine Reported Seriously Ill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 1

Several members of the crew of the mine sweeper Geraninm, recently arrived from Jervis Bay, have been landed at the quarantine station, and are…

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Mining Silver Market Latest London Quotation (United Service Message.) London, May 19

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 1

Silver Was quoted to-day at 4/101/2 an ounce…

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Mines Committee Not Aware Union Officials Are Paid Work Which Is Not Paid for Mr. Emery Interviewed

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

Further inquiries were made by a "Miner" reporter to-day regarding the payments by the [?] Inquiry Commission of £7 a week each…

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The Idle Mines at Port Pirie Engineers Accept Offer F.E.D. AND F.A. to Seek Conference Port Pirie

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

The Port Pirie members of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers last night agreed to accept the Associated Smelters Company's offer…

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Extent of Lead Poison in Mining Industry Dr. Burnell's Statements Corrections to Interview Reported in A.m.a. Paper

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

With the consent of Dr. H. G. Burnell, acting surgeon-superincendent of the Broken hill and District Hospital, Mr. [?]. J. [?]ery (president of [?]…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Lung Photographs Wanted of Non-mine Workers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 2

Professor H. G. Chapman, chairman of the Miners' Henlth Inquiry Commission, to-day made the following statement to a "Miner's reporter…

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Miners' Health Inquiry Lung Photographs Wanted of Non-mine Workers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 4

Professor H. G. Chapman, chairman of the Miners' Health Inquiry Commission, to-day made the following states ment to a "Miner" reporter:…

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The Idle Mines Dancer of All Work Being Stopped Soon the Broken Hill Coal May Be Used Elsewhere Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 3

It is rumored that if work is not resumed shortly the companies will be compelled by circumstances to closedown all operations at Broken Hill…

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The Idle Mines Dancer of All Work Being Stopped Soon the Broken Htll Coal May Be Used Elsewhere Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 4

It is rumored that if work is not resumed shortly the companies will be compelled by circumstances to close down all operations at Broken Hill…

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