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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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Burma Silver-lead Mine Description Is Given by Block 10 Manager Mine Worked in 15Th Century

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 4

Much has been heard of late years about, the wonderfully rich lead and silver mine at Burma, and there has been much speculation as to whether…

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Work on the Mines No Change To-day

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 2

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

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British Coal Strike Further Disputes Reported From British Coal Fields Stavely Pits Idle (Reuter's Message.) London, July 6

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 1

The British Government has apparently not yet finished with disputes on the coal fields. The miners at Preston Grange…

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Industrial Matters Mount Morgan Mine Suspension of Awards Favored by Employees Union Delegates Condemned

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 1

A mass meeting was held at Mount Morgan on Tuesday to discuss the latest offer by the company regarding the reopening of the mine, which was…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, July 8, 1921. a Coal Owners' Defiance

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 2

A dispute has occurred at one company's collieries in England immediately on the resumption of work. It appears that in former times the miners…

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Work on the Mines Appeal to the Government on Behalf of Children Mayor Sends Telegram

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 2

The Mayor (Alderman S. R. Grey) has forwarded the following telegram to the Acting Premier (Mr. J. Dooley):—"A resolution was passed at…

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The Peninsula Mines Work to Be Applied for by Sub-branch of F.E.D. & F.A. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 2

Mr. Sampson (secretary of the Adelaide branch of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association) returned to Adelaide on…

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Adamstown Coal Miners Want Crievances Heard Appeal to Coal Tribunal Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1921 · page 4

At a meeting of miners at Adamstown a motion was carried demanding consideration of grievances by the Coal Tribunal. Failing this a special…

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Thefts From Proprietary Mine Two Defendants Plead Guilty

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 July 1921 · page 2

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., Stephen W. Prew pleaded guilty to a charge of having stolen a quantity of coal, valued…

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Federal Coal Tribunal Assurances From the Men Asked by Chairman Hibble Stoppages Without Cause Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 4

Mr. C. Hibble, chairman of the Federal Coal Tribunal, yesterday expressed his determination not to sit again until he received assurances from…

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Mount Morgan Mine Enginedrivers Favorable to Proposals of Company Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 1

The enginedrivers at Mount Morgan are favorable to the acceptance of the company's proposals for resuming work. A motion was carried that another…

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Work on the Mines Rumors in Adelaide of Reopening in Few Days Statement by Mr. Lewis Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 2

A rumor was current in Adelaide on Tuesday that the Broken Hill mines would reopen in a few days. The general manager of the Proprietary…

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Peninsula Mines 1355 Men Register 10 Per Cent. Hold Up Industry

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 2

Referring on Wednesday to the industrial position at Wallaroo, the Premier (Mr. H. N. Barwell) stated that, as a result of inquiries, he understood…

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THE COAl Tribunal Work Will Proceed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 July 1921 · page 1

Mr. C. Hibble states that in view of assurances having been given him that a bona-fide attempt is being made to reduce sectional stoppages to a…

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If Your Ears Mine with Nead Noises

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 4

If you have catarrhal deafness or head noises go to your chemist and get 1 ounce of Parmint (double strength), and add to it 1/4 pint of hot water and a…

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Pinnacles Mine Closed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 2

The Pinnacles mine was closed down yesterday, and 13 men who have been engaged on the lease for some time were dismissed. All tools and…

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Work on the Mines Position Unchanged

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 2

Conditions along the main line of lode were reported to be unchanged today…

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Mine Fatality (Continued from Page 1.) Inquest Opened. Jury Visits Mine and Morgue Adjournment Till

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 4

The inquest was opened at the Court-house this afternoon before Mr. A. R. Perry (Coroner) and the following jury:—Walter H. Coates, Robert E…

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Mine Fatality Mullocker Found Dead Under Tons of Skimps Last Seen Alive Yesterday Body Found This Morning Inquest Opened

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 1

William Williams, who resided at 293 Oxide-street, was found buried in some skimps in a ladderway on the 700ft. level at the South mine this morning…

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Reopening the Mines. Influence of Share Prices

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 2

"Have you heard that the mines are going to open in a few weeks?" asked Gog. "To be sure I have," said Magog…

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