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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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British Industrial Crisis Triple Alliance Again Decides on Strike Negotiations Fail Strike T0 Start on Friday Miners' Federation Firm on Pool and Wages Issues Govt. Proposals Rejected Challenge From Owners Government Will Protect Men Who Remain at Work (United Service Message.) London, April 13

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 1

The Triple Alliance, which comprises the chosen representatives ot the Miners' Federation, the National Union of Railwaymen, and the…

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Work on the Mines No Change in Position Coal Supplies Arriving

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

There was no change reported in the position along the line of lode when inquiries were made to-day. It was ascertained that most of the…

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Cost of the Miners' Strike

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

It is estimated (says a cable message) that the strike is coating £15,750,000 a week, including £1,750,000 for defence measures…

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Mount Morgan Mine Claim for Consolidated Award Withdrawal Refused Inspection Claim Allowed

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

In the Brisbane Arbitration Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice M'Cawley, the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Company renewed its application for…

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Defence Corps Recruited Fifeshire Mines Guarded ("The Times" Message.) London, April 14

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

It is reported that the defence corps are fully recruited. Ex-artillery men are forming an artillery battery. The Derbyshire Miners' Union has…

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Appeal to Prince of Wales Is Made Direct by Miners (Reuter's Message.) London, April 14

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 1

A direct appeal to the Prince of Wales to intervene in the coal, crisis has been made by four mine workers, who are ex-soldiers, of South Wales…

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Compensation Scheme Meeting of Joint Committee Minister of Mines Invited to Be Present at Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

A meeting of the Compensation Scheme Joint Committee was held at the committee's headquarters, Chloride-street, to-day, Mr. M. H. Cleeve…

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Mining the Proprietary

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 2

The management's report for the four weeks ending March 30 shows as follows:— Iron and Steel Works, Newcastle.—…

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Mount Lyell Mines Settling the Wages Question

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

A meeting of the union representatives and the Mount Lyell directors will be held in Melbourne on April 2 to further discuss the wages question…

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Work on the Mines De Bavay Slime Plant Reported Closed Down

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

It is reported that work at the slime plant at De Bevay's treatment works will not be resumed until further notice. From 80 to 100 men are…

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Man's Skull Fractured at Central Mine To-day His Condition Is Serious

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

Owen Button, an employee of the Central mine, was admitted to the Hospital this morning suffering from a severe cut on the face and a fracture…

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Compensation Scheme Meeting of Joint Committee Minister of Mines Invited to Be Present at Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

A meeting of the Compensation Scheme Joint Committee was held at the committee's headquarters, Chloride-street, on Friday, Mr. M. H. Cleeve…

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Miners Repudiate Mr. Hodge Triple Alliance Reason for Its Withdrawal (United Service Message.) London, April 15

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

Friday's transaction, ending in the abandonment of the general strike, marks a day which is likely to rank as one of historic importance in the…

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British Industrial Crisis Triple Alliance Cancels Strike Official Announcement Made by Mr. J. H. Thomas Miners' Strike Reported Off Another Conference Called Miners Decline to Attend Statement in Parliament (Reuter's Message.) London, April 15

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

Official: The general strike called by the Triple Alliance to start at 10 o'clock this (Friday) night has been cancelled…

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British Industrial Crisis No Resumption of Coal Mining Yet Triple Alliance Split Unions Think Miners Wrong Another Conference Offer Miners' Delegates to Meet on Friday, April 22 (United Service Message.) London, April 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 1

On Friday afternoon a general strike seemed certain when it became known that the extremist section of the miners' executive, led hy Mr. Winstone…

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Work on the Mines De. Bavay's Slime Plant Closed Till Prices Improve

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 2

The manager of De Bavay's Treatment Works (Mr. D. A. Greenlees) stated to-day that the slime plant has been closed down until metal, prices…

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Letter From Miners States Their Attitude Firm on Two Main Points (Reuter's Message.) London, April 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 1

In the Honse of Commons on Friday Mr. Lloyd George read a letter from the Miners' Federation stating that the only condition on which a temporary…

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The Miners' Delegates Returning to Districts Mr. Hodge's Resignation Unaccepted at Meeting (Reuter's Message.) London, April 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 1

No attempt was made during Saturday to heal the breach between the miners and the Triple Alliance. Each have made decisions without consulting…

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Mr. Cambage Visits Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 4

Mr R. H. Cambage, Under-Secretary for Mines, spent the day looking over some of the mining and treatment works. He will also acompany Mr…

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Alleged "Black-leggers" Rout Attacking Miners (Reuter's Message.) London, April 18

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 1

The humorous side of the coal strike is illustrated by an incident in the Sheffield district, where many miners are making a substantial living by…

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