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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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Miners' Executive Meets No Recommendation to Be Made to Conference (United Service Message.) London, April 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 2

The Miners' Federation executive held a four hours' conference to-day. Afterwards the secretary, Mr. F. Hodge, M.P., announced that the…

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Miners' Executive Meets No Recommendation to Be Made to Conference (United Service Message.) London, April 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 April 1921 · page 1

The Miners' Federation executive held a four hours' conference to-day. Afterwards the secretary, Mr. F. Hodge, M.P., announced that the…

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Work on the Mines No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 1

There was no change reported in the position along the line of lode to-day…

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154 Stoppages This Year on N.S. Wales Coal Fields Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 1

Since January 1 there have been 154 stoppages of work on the Newcastle and Maitland coal fields…

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Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Co. Mr. John Verran Urges Petition to the Directors

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 3

A meeting, called at the instance of Mr. John Verran, was held (reports the South Australian "Register") at the Wallaroo Mines Railway Station on…

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Work on the Mines (Continued from page 1.) MR. G. Cann in Adelaide Statement to Mr. Hill on Object of His Visit

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. L. L. Hill, M.L.A., stated on Wednesday night that in Adelaide on Monday he interveiewed Mr. G. Cann (Minister of Mines in New South…

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British Industrial Crisis Hope Based on Prime Minister's Intervention Trade Dislocation Caused by Coal Strike Progress of Negotiations Lloyd George Asks Owners for a Precise Statement Wage and Profit Comparisons (United Service Message.) London, April 24

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 April 1921 · page 1

The industrial depression and general dislocation of trade is assuming serious proportions. The Government is issuing drastic economy orders, curtailing…

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South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 1

The management of the South mine reports that during the week ended April 23 operations, were continued on a one-shift-a-day, basis. One section of…

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Work on the Mines No Change Reported

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 1

There was no change reported in the position along the line of lode to-day…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, April 26, 1921. Can the Mines Be Worked?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 April 1921 · page 2

WHILE the impossibility of the Broken Hill mines being worked without loss under present costs is generally admitted, the actual financial position in…

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Miners for South Coast Embargo Lifted

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

In regard to the efforts made by the Department of Labor and industry to have 300 out-of-work miners placed in the South Coast collieries, it would…

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Mine Mishaps Man's Arm Badly Crushed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 4

J. Morrow, while engaged oiling some cogwheels at the Zinc Corporation to-day, had his arm caught in the machinery and severely crushed. Mr…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 2

There was no change reported in the position along the line of lode to-day…

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Meeting of Mine Workers Held at the Quadrangle Compensation Act Discussedamendments Wanted

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 1

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. of, A. (Barrier District) paper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not, responsible:—…

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British Industrial Cirsis Order to Railwaymen Not to Handle Coal Sympathy Strike Feared (Reuter's Message.) London, April 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 April 1921 · page 1

While it is generally felt that there is now at least a glimmer of hope of a settlement, of the coal dispute owing to the, new terms offered by the owners,…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 1

There was no change reported in the position along the line of lode to-day…

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British Industrial Crisis Government Makes Offer Miners Reported Favorable ("The Times" Message.) London, April 27

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 1

Sir Robert Home, on behalf of the Government, has ofiered the miners a uniform national wage reduction limited to 3/ the Government…

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Work on the Mines (Continued from Page 1.) Government Relief Another Issue To-morrow of Railway Passes

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 4

Police-Inspector Dimond reports that 20 men left Broken Hill last night on free railway passes issued by the Government. He adds that he will be in…

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British Industrial Crisis Government Wage Proposal Is Rejected by the Miners Ruin of Scottish Pits ("The Times" Message.) London, April 28

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 1

The mines have rejected the Government offer of a uniform national wage reduction limited to 3/, the Government contributing £500,000 a month…

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Latest News Issue British Industrial Crisis (Continued from Page 1.) Government Disappointed at Attitude of Miners (Reuter's Message.) London, April 28

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

Reuter's Parliamentary correspondent states that the miners decision has deeply disappointed the Government, which thought its proposals were…

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