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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

992 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 50

Barrier Miner. Thursday, April 7, 1921 Betrayal of Barrier Miners

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

A fine example of the solidarity of Labor is just now to be found in Broken Hill. The old A.M.A. is now the Barrier branch of the Workers'…

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Latest News Issue British Coal Crisis (Continued from Page 1.) Decision Is Postponed of Triple Alliance Owners and Miners to Meet (United Service Message.) London, April 6

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

It is believed that notwithstanding reports of a hitch, the miners and the owners will confer after the Premier's meeting to-morrow with the…

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British Coal Industry Crisis the Transport Workers Will Support the Miners Parliamentary Debate Triple Alliance Verdict Is Feared by Lord Curzon Appalling Damage to Pits (Reuter's Message.) London, April 5

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 1

The reference in the House of Commons to the coal crisis was opened by Mr. Austen Chamberlain moving for the adoption of an address to the King…

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Coal in Adelaide Supplies Now Available for Household Consumption Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 4

More coal is now available and a limited supply is being allowed for household consumption…

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Resumption by Pumpmen Not Allowed by Federation Decision of Transporters Is to Support the Miners (Reuter's Message.) London, April 6

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 1

The Prime Minister to-day announced that the Miners' Federation had re[?]d to permit the pumpmen to resume work. Negotiations were,…

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Loss of Trade Miners Wage Figures

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons, a cable message states, Sir Robert Horne said that the result of the last strike had robbed Britain of many markets, and…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 1

Work was resumed to-day as usual at the Zinc Corporation, the wet weather only interfering with the work on the night shift last night…

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Minister of Mines to Visit Broken Hill Due on April 19. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

The Minister of Mines, Mr. G. Cann, has advised Mr. B. J. Doe, M.L.A., for Sturt that he and the Under Secretary, Mr. Cambage, will arrive in…

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British Coal Crisis Conference Breaks Down No Meeting with Owners (Reuter's Message.) London, April 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 1

The conference between the Prime Minister, and the miners has broken down. The meeting of the coalwners with…

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Latest News Issue British Coal Crisis (Continued from Page 1.) Conference Proceedings Described in Parliament Statement by Lloyd George Reliance of Government on Great Mass of People (Reuter's Message.) London, April 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day the Prime Minister, Mr. Lloyd George, described the proceedings of the abortive conference held in the morning…

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Industrial Matters Strikes at Collieries Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

During the past week 10 collieries in the Newcastle district have been idle owing to strikes over trivial matters…

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Industrial Matters Strikes at Collieries Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

During the past week 10 collieries in the Newcastle district have been idle owing to strikes over trivial matters…

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Ruining the Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

Cable messages state that the Cambrian collieries in Clydach Vale, Glamorganshire, are in danger of destruction by fire. The stoppage of the…

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Ruining the Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

Cable messages state that the Cambrian collieries in Clydach Vale, Glamorganshire, are in danger of destruction by fire. The stoppage of the…

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Minister of Mines to Visit Broken Hill Due on April 19. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

The Minister of Mines, Mr. G. Cann, has advised Mr. B. J. Doe, M.L.A., for Sturt that he and the Under Secretary, Mr. Cambage, will arrive in…

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Work on the Mines Permits to Ship Lead Ore Companies Representatives Say Decision Helps Little

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

The Metal Exchange has been in communication with Mr. W. M. Hughes, who has declded to allow the shipment of ores from Australia…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, April 9, 1921 Cutting Costs of Lead Mining

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

IN considering means of placing the Broken Hill mines on a workable basis, the possibilities, opened up by an amalgamation of the several companies…

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MR. J. H. Thomas's Views Manifesto From Miners Negotiation Terms Stated (United Service Message.) London, April 7

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen and president of the International Federation of Trade…

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MR. J. H. Thomas's Views Manifesto From Miners Negotiation Terms Stated (United Service Message.) London, April 7

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., general secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen and president of the International Federation of Trade…

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The Metal Industry Its Critical Condition Position on the Barrier Amalgamation of Mines Suggestion to Workers (By an Interested Well-Wisher in the "Age," Melbourne.")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

Both Mount Lyell and Mount Morgan—two of the largest base metal mining and smelting concerns in Australia—have announced their inability,…

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