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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 19 of 50

Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 2

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

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Latest News Issue British Coal Strike (Continued from Page 1.) Yesterday Conference Manifesto Issued ("The Times" Message.) London, May 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 4

As the outcome of the meeting at the House of Commons of representatives of the Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Congress, the…

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Men for the Coal Mines Interviewed by Mr. Morgan

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 2

Mr. T. R. Morgan, a representative of the Southern Collieries' Association, arrived by this morning's express to select a number of men for…

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Work on the Mines Mr. Cann Back in Sydney Impressions of Broken Hill "Wages Should Follow Costs" Says Minister for Mines Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 2

"I told the men at Broken Hill," said Mr. George Cann (Minister for Mines and for Labor and Industry) yesterday, "that there were two factors…

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Mt. Morgan Miners Oppose Proposal to Reduce Wages Decision Made Yesterday Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 4

The employees at the Mount Morgan Gold-mining Company's mine yesterday rejected the company's proposal to reopen the mine it the employees would…

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South Australian Coal Supply Is Now Equal to the Demand an Official Statement Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 1

The chairman of the South Australian Coal Board (Mr. H. B. Thompson) yesterday said that coal supplies are now coming to hand freely and that…

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British Coal Strike End of Dispute in a Week Predicted by Mr. J. H. THOMAS ("The Times" Message.) London, May 4

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 1

Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P., has gone on a trip to America for the benefit of his health. Prior to his departure Mr. Thomas…

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Work on the Mines No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

There is no change to report to-day in connection with the operations of the Central, South, and North mines and the De Bavay's and Zinc Corporation…

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Men Leaving Monday for South Coast Mines Names and Destination

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 2

Mr. T. R. Morgan, who is in Broken Hill on behalf of the Southern Collieries' Association for the purpose of selecting men for work in the coal…

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Industrial Matters Closing of Mt. Morgan Mine Manager Deplores Decision Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 1

The closing down of the Mount Morgan mine will affect thousands throughout Central Queensland. There are about 17,000 persons directly dependent…

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The Coal Shortage Bakers to Help People (United Service Message.) London, May 5

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 1

The spectre of the empty fire grate is now within measurable distance unless the coal strike is quickly settled. The coal shortage affects, millions of…

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British Coal Strike Emergency Regulations Prolonged by Parliament Further Powers Added (Reuter's Message.) London, May 5

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 1

By 215 votes to 54 the House of Commons has carried a resolution prolonging the existing emergency regulations and introducing several new…

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British Coal Strike (Continued from Page 1.) Proposals Are Formulated for Temporary Settlement (United Service Message.) London, May 5

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" reports that members of the Labor Party of the House of Commons and a group of private members of the House of Commons…

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Wallaroo and Moonta Mines Men Want Employment on Minimum Oe 10/6 a Day a Conference to Be Held Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 1

The petition of the employees to the directors of the Wallaroo and Moonta Mining and Smelting Company, requesting that "the mines and smelters be…

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Work on the Mines Men for Coal Mines Mr. Morgan Leaves

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Morgan, representative of the Southern Collieries' Association, who came to Broken Hill to select coal miners, stated to-day that he…

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Work on the Mines Men for Coal Mines Mr. Morgan Leaves

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 2

Mr. T. R. Morgan, representative of the Southern Collieries' Association, who came to Broken Hill to select coal miners, stated to-day that he…

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British Coal Strike Small Parties of Miners Decide to Return to Work Federation Losing Control (Reuter's Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 1

There are growing indications that the Miners' Federation is losing control of the men some of whom are returning to work in small bodies, while a…

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British Coal Strike Proposals Are Formulated for Temporary Settlement (United Service Message.) London, May 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" reports that members of the Labor Party of the Hou[?]e of Commons and a group of private members of the House of Commons…

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British Goal Strike Small Parties of Miners Decide to Return to Work Federation Losing Control (Reuter's Message.) London, May 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 1

There are growing indications that the Miners' Federation is losing control of the men some of whom are returning to work in small bodies, while a…

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Miners for South Coast

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 2

Mr. T. R. Morgan, who is in Broken Hill representing the Southern Collieries Association, reported to-day that he had been successful in obtaining 50…

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