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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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Barrier Miner. Friday, May 20, 1921 British Coal Miners' Claim

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

THE proposals of the coal mine owners in England that have been rejected by the miners are based upon paying the highest wage rates that the industry…

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W.i.u. of A. Votes £1000 to Assist British Miners

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Broken Hill branch of the W.I.U. of A. a letter, was received from the general secretary (Mr. A. C. Willis) stating that the…

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British Coal Strike Dispute May Last Months Unless Pool Is Dropped Labor Leaders' Views

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1

A cable message from London states that Mr. M'Gurk, one of the Lancashire representatives on he executive of the Miners' Federation, says that the…

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Work on the Mines Anniversary of Big Strike Review of Happenings in the East Two Years

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

Two years ago to-day the A.M.A. declared the strike which kept thousands of men in idleness for 18 months and forced a large number of…

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Latest News Issue British Coal Strike (Continued from Page 1.) Glasgow Dockers Replaced by Volunteer Workers Military Guards Provided (The Times" Message.) London, May 19

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 4

Behind gates which were guarded by marines and police the volunteer dockers, are working might and main to keep the Port of Glasgow open…

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Gold in Macdonnell Ranges

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

A report regarding a new gold find has been received from Mr. S. W. Pearce (states the "Advertiser"), who has been prospecting in the Macdonnell…

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Gold in Macdonnell Ranges

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 1

A report regarding a new gold find has been received from Mr. S. W. Pearce (states the "Advertiser"), who has been prospecting in the Macdonnell…

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Industrial Matters Wallaroo Mines the Present Position

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 1

As previously briefly reported in "The Miner," the Registrar of the Industrial Court (Mr. Muirhead) received a telegram from Mr. R. S. Richards, M.L.A.,…

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Industrial Matters Wallaroo Mines the Present Position

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

As previously briefly reported in "The Miner," the Registrar of the Industrial Court (Mr. Muirhead) received a telegram from Mr. R. S. Richards, M.L.A.,…

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About Mine Management W.i.u. Has a Try

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

Dear Mr. Editor,— Did you hear about the proposal for the W.I.U. of A. to take over the management of the North mine?…

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About Mine Management W.i.u. Has a Try

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

Dear Mr. Editor,— Did you hear about the proposal for the W.I.U. of A. to take over the management of the North mine?…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, May 21, 1921. Coal Strikers Begging Help

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 2

ONE of the strangest things in connection with the British coal strike is that the whole world is being ransacked for contributions of money in order to…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Last Edition British Coal Strike Glasgow Dockers Replaced by Volunteer Workers Military Guards Provided ("The Times" Message.) London, May 19

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 4

Behind gates which were guarded by marines and police the volunteer dockers are working might and main to keep the Port of Glasgow open…

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Ex-broken Hill Miners at Work in Coal Areas Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 2

A number of men recently selected at Broken Hill for coal mining have arrived in the Illawarra district and have been absorbed in the different…

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Miners' Sectional Strikes Cause Loss in Coal Output Statement by Companies

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 4

A statement was made on behalf of the mine owners on Wednesday that the loss of coal output at Maitland and Newcastle during the first four months…

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South African Mining

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 1

A cable from Johannesburg states that the Government committee appointed to inquire into the possibility of the shutting down of the East Rand…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 2

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

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Miners' Wages Reduced

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 4

More than 40 mining companies in Colorado (U.S.A.) have notified the State Industrial Commission of a reduction of 2/ a day—from 18/ to 16/—in the wages…

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British Coal Strike Miners May Drop Demand for National Wage Fool Outlook More Hopeful (United Service Message.) London, May 23

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 1

The coal dispute drags on. The average citizen is scarcely worrying about the serious national aspects, and under the influence of superb weather,…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 1

No new developments were reported to-day in connection with the work being carried on along the line of lode…

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