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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 6 of 65

Mining Companies' Relief Contributions the Amounts Given

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

During the recent municipal election campaign a letter appeared in "The Miner" which referred to the fact that the contributions of the mining…

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The Idle Mines South Blocks Watchmen and Others Are Put Off Official Statement

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 February 1920 · page 2

A number of men who had been employed at the Zinc Corporation and the South Blocks have been put off during the past few days…

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Barrier Miner. Friday February 6, 1920. the Coal Miners' Claims

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

THE claims to be made on behalf of the coal and shale employees, after the expiry of the existing agreement, have been prepared by the council of the…

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The Coal Shortage Lighting Exemptions Granted Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

The South Australian Coal Board has, decided to grant exemption for the use of power for church organs and also for lighting during the usual…

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The Idle Mines One Thousand Blankets Available for Distribution Defence Department's Gift

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the official organ of the A.M.A., but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:…

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Last Edition Minir Office. 7 p.m. "Magnificent Ficht" by Russian Bolshevists Coal & Shale Council View O.B.U. ORGANISATION

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

The council of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation before it concluded it sittings carried the following motion (reports the "Sydney…

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Trades Hall Mines Why Not Work Them?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 4

As I was yarning with a few of the boys yesterday, somebody mentioned Burke's Cave—the union-owned mine— one of our outside mines…

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The Coal Shortage Lighting Exemptions Granted Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 8

The South Australian Coal Board has decided to grant exemption for the use of power for church organs and also for lighting during the usual…

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The Idle Mines Mr. Considine in Tasmania. a Request Refused

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. M. P. Considine, M.H.R. for the Barrier, waited on the Mayor of Launceston (Mr. Shields) on Thursday (says the Launceston correspondent of "The…

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The Idle Mines Mr. Considine in Tasmania a Request Refused

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 3

Mr. M. P. Considine, M.H.R. for the Barrier, waited on the Major of Launceston (Mr. Shields) on Thursday (says the Launceston correspondent of "The…

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"Magnificent Fight" by Russian Bolshevists Coal & Shale Council View O.b.u. Organisation

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 8

The council of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation before it concluded its sittings carried the following motion (reports the "Sydney…

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Mines'nationalisation Men's Representatives Confer with Prime Minister Govt. Views Unchanged (Reuter's Message.) London, February 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 1

The demand for the nationalisation of the mines was discussed to-night by Mr. Lloyd George and the Parliamentary committee of the Trades Union…

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Mining the Metal Market Latest Quotations ("The Times" Message.) London, Fabruary 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 5

Following are the latest quotations for the metals mentioned:- Silver, 7/2 7-9 an ounce. Copper (spot), £120 17/6…

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The Idle Mines No Developments

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

There were no fresh developments to-day in connection with the strike. The A.M.A. boot department was in full swing, and a wood distribution, was…

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False Alarm of Fire Mine Whistle "Gets Away."

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 2

Shortly after 9 o'clock last night the South mine fire whistles sounded the alarm. For a time quito a sensation was caused, many people thinking…

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Broken Hill Coal Supplies Quantities in Stock for Public Services

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 4

An official of the Broken Hill and Suburban Gas Company said to-day, when asked what was the position at the gasworks with regard to coal…

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Mining Immense Iron Deposits Discovered in W. Australia "Great and Unusual Purity"

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Montgomery, the West Australian State mining engineer, who was recently sent to Yampi Sound to inspect the immense iron deposits there,…

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Johannesburg Miners Decide to Go on Strike Two Ballots Taken More Wages & Shorter Hours Demanded by the Men (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, February 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 1

A ballot of all the trade, un[?]ists concerned in the mining industry resulted in a declaration of a strike from Saturday night…

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Proposed Purchase of Coal Mine for the Sydney City Council Four Mines to Be Visited Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 1

The city aldermen propose to visit four coal mines with a view of purchasing [?] for the City Council…

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Mining Price of Silver and Gold ("The Times" Message.) London, February 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

Silver was to-day quoted at 7/4 an ounce and gold at £6 13/6 an ounce…

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