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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 21 of 50

Work on the Mines No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1921 · page 1

No change was reported in the position along the line of lode to-day. A number of mine managers, when asked whether any change in the…

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British Coal Strike No Handling of Coal If Imported or "Black" Railwaymen's Decision (Reuter's Message.) London, May 13

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1921 · page 1

The executive of the National Union of Railwaymen has decided that its members must not handle imported coal, no matter for what purpose the…

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British Coal Strike No Handling of Coal If Imported or "Black" Railwaymen's Decision (Reuter's Message.) London, May 13

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1921 · page 1

The executive of the National Union of Railwaymen has decided that its members must not handle imported coal, no matter for what purpose the…

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The Following Appeared in To-day's Afternoon Issue. Work on the Mines No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 May 1921 · page 2

No change was reported in the position along the line of lode to-day. A number of mine managers, when asked whether any change in the…

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North Mine Sawmills

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 1

The Deloraine correspondent of the Launceston "Daily Telegraph" writes: "Work in connection with the North Broken Hill Company's sawmilling…

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Industrial Matters (Continuad from Page 1.) Coal Miners to Resume Work Before Award Will Be Made

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 4

A conference, summoned by the chairman of the Coal Tribunal, was held at Newcastle recently respecting a dispute at Minmi colliery over the working…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 1

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

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British Coal Strike Decision to Tighten Imported Coal Embargo. Joint Executive Meeting. (Reuteur's Message.) London, May 14

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 1

After two and a half hours' joint sitting on Friday it was announced that the executives of the National Union of Railwaymen and the Transport…

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Industrial Matters Suspension of Award Asked for Metalliferous Mines an Exemption Refused Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 1

When addressing Mr. Justice Higgins in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court relative to the proposed award in the plaint by the Amalgamated…

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British Strikes Coal Shortage Intensified the Aquitania Sails (United Service Message.) London, May 15

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 4

The coal shortage has become intensified. The Coal Controller has prohibited all race and holiday trains and has seized all trade stocks, reserving…

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South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 4

The South mine management reports that during the week ended May 14 mining operations were continued on a one shift-a-day basis. The winze on…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 1

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

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, May 18, 1921. Gold and Lead

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 2

IN giving evidence before the Select Committee of Parliament which is inquiring, into the decline of the metalliferous mining industry in New South…

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British Coal Strike European Passivity (Reuter's Message.) London, May 16

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 1

Reuter's Antwerp correspondent reports that the dockers have decided to resume the handling of coal in view of the passivity of the Dutch and…

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Work on the Mines Notice of Dismissal to 40 of Proprietary Staff

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 1

It is reported that about 40 members of the Proprietary staff have been given a month's notice of the company's intention to dispense with their services…

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Part of Eyre-lane Closed on Application of South Mine Seven Residents Object

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 3

The Western Land Board, comprised of Messrs. C. J. M'Master (Chief Commissioner) and H. Langwell, at the Courthouse to-day dealt with an…

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Metal Mining Industry Mr. Wainwright's Evidence Before the Committee

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 1

When giving evidence on April 27 before the committee inquiring into the decline of the metalliferous mining industry in New South Wales, Mr. W. E…

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British Coal Strike (Continued from Page 1.) Conferences Are Held During Whitsun Holidays Brighter Outlook (Reuter's Message.) London, May 17

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 4

The industrial outlook is brighter as a consequence of unofficial pourparlers during the Whitsuntide holidays. Wearied of the stringent lighting and…

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Coal and Shale Levy Ends

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 1

Mr. J. J. O'Reilly (secretary of the W.I.U. of A.). it is reported, announces that the l¼ per cent. levy, as decided by the central council resolution, is off,…

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Work on the Mines South Lead Mill Resumes

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 1

Mr. A. Fairweather, superintendent of the South mine, stated to-day that the lead mill which was closed on the night shift last night was running as…

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