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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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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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South Mine Fatality the Inquest Evidence by Mine Officials

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 1

At the Courthouse to-day the adjourned inquest was concluded as to the circumstances surrounding the death of William Williams, who was…

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Work on the Mines British Mine Directors Interviewed in Broken Hill an Unfounded Rumor No Prospect of Resumption

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 1

It was rumored to-day that a new 30ft. wide lode, carrying ore running a high percentage of lead and silver, had been discovered at the British…

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South Mine Fatality (Continued from Page 1.) the Inquest Afternoon Proceedings. Mr. J. Middling's Evidence Jury Cannot Agree Locked Up Till 8 O'CLOCK

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 4

On the resumption, after the adjournment for luncheon, of the inquiry held at the Courthouse to-day into the circumstances attending the death…

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South Mine Fatality Jury Fails to Agree Wire to Attorney-general

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

Concerning the death of William Williams and the inquest which was concluded at the Courthouse last night, the evidence, of which appears on page…

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South Mine Fatality Jury Fails to Agree Wire to Attorney-general

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 2

Concerning the death of William Williams and the inquest which was concluded at the Courthouse last night, the evidence of which appears on page…

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South Mine Fatality the Inquest Afternoon Proceedings. Mr. J. Middling's Evidence Jury Cannot Agree Locked Up Till 8 O'clock

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 4

On the resumption, after the adjournment for luncheon, of the inquiry held at the Courthouse on Friday into the circumstances attending the death…

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The South Mine Fatality Second Inquest to Be Held

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 July 1921 · page 1

On Saturday the City Coroner (Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.) telegraphed the Attorney-General advising him that the jury empanelled in connection with…

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South Mine Fatality Second Inquest Opened Mining Jurymen Questioned

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 1

The second inquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of William Williams, whose body was found in a ladderway at the South…

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Work on the Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 2

There was no change along the line of lode to-day. The superintendent of the South mine reports that during the week…

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Mining British Co.'s Annual Report

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 4

The balance-sheet of the British Broken Hill Proprietary Company for the year ending December 21, 1920, shows a loss for the period of £47,757—…

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South Mine Fatality (Continued from Page 1.) Second Inquest Held Finding of Accidental Death Jury Brings in Rider

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 4

The second inquiry into the circumstances connected with the death of William Williams, whose body was found in a ladderway at the South…

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Southern Cross Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 1

A meetings of shareholders in the Southern Cross mine was held last nights. The representative of some Melbourne men was present, and terms…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, July 27, 1921. the South Mine Fatality

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 2

EVERYONE must feel the greatest sympathy with the relatives and the dependents of a man who is killed while earning a living for himself and…

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Rand Mining Industry Combined Unions to Ballot on Reduction of Wages (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, July 28

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 1

The combined executives of the trade unions of the mining industry have decided to take a ballot throughout the whole of the industry on the…

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Revolt by Western Miners Against Low Tax Exemption Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1921 · page 1

A revolt against payment of the State and Federal income taxes unless the exemption is raised to £300 is being organised by the miners of the…

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Disotntent at South Mine Among F.e.d. & F.a. Members Unfinancials on Roster

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1921 · page 2

According to the acting secretary of the F.E.D. and F.A. (Mr. G. Gough) there is considerable discontent among financial members of that union…

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Work on the Mines Attitude of Government Explained by Mr. Kavanagh Cannot Allow Starvation Owners Cannot Carry on Until Market Is Righted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1921 · page 2

"The rate at which we are spending money to relieve distress at Broken Hill is between £1500 and £2000 a week," said Mr. E. J. Kavanagh…

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, July 30, 1921. Why Mines Are Closed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 July 1921 · page 2

THE New South Wales Government finding it difficult to explain away its absurd policy in regard to relief at Broken Hill. Apparently other parts…

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Work on the Mines No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 August 1921 · page 2

There is no change to report in connection with the operations of the mining and treatment companies. Kay's " Linseed Compound " for…

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