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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 8 of 65

Miners Are Advised to Work by Mr. J. Baddeley the Advice Is Acted Upon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

A meeting of the Wallsend miners was held in Newcastle (says the Newcastle "Herald") at which Mr. J. Baddeley gave a report of the conference…

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Mines Nationalisation an Immediate Crisis Is Not Expected ("The Times" Message.) London, February 13

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 1

"The Times'" lobbyist learns from well-known miners' leaders that an immediate crisis is not expected. The situation is controlled by the Glasow…

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Mines Nationalisation an Immediate Crisis Is Not Expected ("The Times" Message.) London, February 13

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

"The Times'" lobbyist learns from well-known miners' leaders that an immediate crisis is not expected. The situation is controlled by the Glasgow…

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The Idle Mines A.m.a. Meeting Deputation Decided Upon to S.t.c. Employees' Union Picketing in Prospect

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 8

A well-attended meeting of the A.M.A. was held in the Trades Hall Quadrangle on Friday afternoon. The business under discussion was the…

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British Politics Discussion in House on Mines Nationalisation Speech by Prime Minister an Answer to Extremist "Fight Him to the Death" (Reuter's Message.) London, February 11

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 8

In the House of Commons Mr. W. Brace moved a Labor amendment to the Address in Reply regretting the absence of a proposal to nationalise…

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The Idle Mines No Developments

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

No fresh developments were reported at the Trades Hall, tooday in connection with the strike. The A.M.A. enterprises were the chief centres of…

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Welsh Coil Miners an Early Strike Cohsider[?]d Inevitable Nationalisation Demand Government Preparing Large Stock of Coal Bought (United Service Message.) London, February 13

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 1

The Westminster "Gazette's" Cardiff correspondent states that the coalowners and the leading unionists in South Wales agree that an early strike…

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Mining Price of Silver (The "Times" Message). London, February 14

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 2

Silver is now quoted at 6/10 an ounce…

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Free Gold Market Urged by Producers Selling Scheme Proposed ("The Times" Message.) London, February 13

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 1

"The Times'" De[?]hi corre[?]pondent says that the chairman of the Australian Gold Producers' Association, who is visiting India, has urged the…

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Last Edition Miner Office, 7 p.m. the Coal Shortage Restrictions in S.A. Effect on Public Services Statement by Chairman Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 4

Commander Bracegirdle, chairman of the Coal Board, stated to-day that under the present restrictions the chief public services would be able to run…

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The Idle Mines No Developments

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

Throughout the morning there was a large crowd assembled at the A.M.A. store and at the main entrance to the Trades Hall. These people were…

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Gold Bullion Seized Five Indians Searched

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

The first local instance in which bullion has been seized by the Customs searchers on an outgoing ship occurred last week (says the "Evening News")…

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The Idle Mines Labor Conditions Suspended on Round Hill Leases "Men Not Allowed to Work"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

In the Walden's Court Way, before Mr. W. Le Brun Bunrn, Mining Warden, Alan. Wiseman Marshall applied for suspension of labor conditions…

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The Idle Mines (Continued from page 2.) A.M.A. and Tramwaymen A.M.A. Delegates May Address Union Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 4

It was officially stated in union circles this afternoon that a special meeting of the Silverton Tramway Employees' Union would be held on Saturday,…

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The Idle Mines No Developments

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

No fresh developments were reported to-day in connection with the strike. Matters were quiet at the Trades Hall, only usual business being…

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Hospital Finance Mining Companies Proposals Accepted by Conference the Scheme Explained

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

The adjourned conference between the representatives of the Broken Hill mining companies, Hospital Board of Management, Trade Unions, and…

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Direct Action Address by Mr. W. A. Holman Barrier Miners' Losses the Seamen's Strike Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 2

At Granville last night, showing the fut[?]ty of "direct action," Mr. W. A. Holman, quoting official figures, said that the Broken Hill strike, still in…

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Mining Coal or Oil? Discovery Near Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

A prospector who has great faith in the mineral possibilities in South Australia, while prospecting, discovered what he considered to be coal within…

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The Idle Mines No Developments

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 2

No fresh strike developments were reported from the Trades Hall to-day. An A.M.A. coupon issue took place, and relief was also issued at the office…

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Coal Shortage in South Australia. Position Acute. Consignment From Overseas. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

The whole industrial position in South Australia as regards the coal outlook was again considered by the Coal Board to-day…

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