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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1920

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The Coal Shortage. in Broken Hill Effect on Water Supply Position More Promising Says Mr. Mactaggart

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 4

On January 9 "The Miner" published a statement by Mr. M. Mactaggart, district engineer, that on account of the dwindling of the coal supplies…

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The Idle Mines "Miners Will Not Resume on Old Conditions" Speech by Mr. Willis Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 3

Speaking on the Broken Hill strike before the Trades Hall council, Mr. A. C. Will[?]s, general secretary of the Australas[?]an Coal and Shale Workers'…

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The Idle Mines "Miners Will Not Resume on Old Conditions" Speech by Mr. Willis Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 4

Speaking on the Broken Hill strike before the Trades Hall council, Mr. A. C. Willis, general secretary of the Australasian Coal and Shale Workers'…

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Unemployed Ex-soldiers League Deputation Visits Mayor and Mine Managers Support Promised

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 1

In accordance with the resolut on passed at Thursday nights special meeting of the Broken Hill branch of the Returned Sa[?]lors and Soldiers'…

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Unemployed Ex-soldiers League Deputation Visits Mayor and Mine Managers Support Promised

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 3

In accordance with the resolution passed at Thursday night's special meeting of the Broken Hill branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers'…

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Mining the Price of Solver ("The Times" Message.) London, January 20

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 1

Silver is now quoted at 6/7[?] an ounce…

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The Coal Shortage. in Broken Hill Effect on Water Supply Position More Promising Says Mr. Mactaggart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 8

On January 9 "The Miner*' published a statement by Mr. M. Mactaggart, district engineer, that on account of the dwindling of the coal supplies…

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The Idle Mines a Quiet Day

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

Matters were quiet to-day in connection with the strike. Although it was a holiday most of the union offices were open and transacted business as usual…

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Hospital X-ray Plant Gift of Mining Companies Tests Have Been Made

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1920 · page 2

The X-ray apparatus, which the mining companies promised to present to the Hospital, has reached Broken Hill, and satisfactory tests have been made…

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Mount Lyell Mines Shortage of Labor West Coast Osmiridium

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 2

The Mount Lyell Company's mines are still suffering from a shortage of labor, but the output is satisfactory for the number employed. The various…

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Last Edition Miner Office, 7 p.m. Gold Production Review for Last Year Best Basis of Currency (Reuter's Message.) London, January 23

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 4

In its annual financial review "The Times" says that gold, despite its limitations, provided the most suitable basis of a sound current system. This…

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The Idle Mines Coal and [?]Ale Miners' Annual Conference Brosen Hill Discussed Support Will Continue Till Satisfactory Settlement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

The Council of the Australa[?]ian Coal and Sonia Miners' Federation commenced its annual conference yesterday. The president, Mr. Baddeley,…

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[?]Al[?]lie Miners' Wages Are Volunta[?]ily Increased Review at End of Year

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

In reply to a rennest from the secretary of the mining branch of the Australian Workers' Union at Kalgoorlie for a conference to consider a new…

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Coal Shortage Further Prohibition in South Australia Warning to Public Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 4

The South Australian Coal Board met to-day. The situation with regard to stocks and future supplies was discussed…

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Coal and Shale Miners' Balance-sheet Adopted Questions Are Answered Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 4

When the annual conference of the council of the Australian Coal and Shale Miners' Federation assembled yesterday, consideration was given to…

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Mining the Price of Silver ("The Times" Message.) London, January 28

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

The price of silver to-day was 6[?]10½ an ounce…

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The Idle Mines Allegations Made by Mr. P. S. Brookfield Ministerial Statement Mr. Fitzpatrick Refutes Some Recent Assertions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Mines (Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick) yesterday replied to the allegations made by Mr. P. S. Brookfield, M.L.A., regarding the situation…

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Miners' Federation Confers with Prime Minister Question of Coal Prices (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

The Miners' Federation is meeting the Prime Minister this afternoon in reference to coal prices, the shortage of domestic supplies of coal and the…

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Adelaide Refinery Discontinues Operations Shortage of Coal Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

The Sugar Benning Company, owing to the shortage of coal, stopped refining sugar last night. The delivery of raw sugar will be restricted…

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Mr. Willis' Statement Officially Contradicted by Colliery Owners "A Pure Invention" "Absolutely No Foundation"

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

Speaking at the Melbourne Trades Hall last week, just after leaving Broken Hill, Mr. A. C. Willis said:- It was wrong to say that the coal…

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