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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, August 2, 1921. Why the Mines Cannot Work

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 2

THOSE people who, in these times of distress, are being paid by the workers to "dope" them are very angry because it is suggested that the men…

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Woman's Hoard of Gold Coroner S Officer's Find Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1921 · page 3

A hoard of sovereigns was found by Constable Lelievre, of the Coroner's department, yesterday. An elderly woman, described on the pensioner's…

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Fourteen Idle Collieries Export Embargo's Effect Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1921 · page 1

Owing to the Commonwealth embargo on the export of coal to oversea ports 11 northern collieries were idle on Monday and three more…

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Work on the Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1921 · page 1

No change was to-day reported concerning the working conditions along the line of lode…

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Port Pirie Smelters (Continued from Page 1.) Effect of Resumption on Broken Hill Mines Statements by Managers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1921 · page 4

This afternoon several Broken Hill ine managers were asked whether a resumption of work at the Port Pirie smelters would result in increased…

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Injured on the Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

E. Haar, while at work at the South mine this afternoon, liad had elbow jammed between two trucks. Mr. Haar was treated at the Hospital, ami…

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Conditions in Britain. Glut of Coal Expected Protest by Exporters (Reutor's Message.) London, August 4

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1921 · page 4

A coal glut in Britain in the near future is the prediction of the London Coal Hxporters' Association. In a letter to the Prime Minister protesting…

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Cobar Mines Big Mine Filling with Water

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 1

The Great Cobar mine is now filling with water (says the "Western Age"). All the boilers have been sold and removed, and all rails, etc., taken…

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Injured on the Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 4

E. Haar, while at work at the South mine on Friday, had his elbow jammed between two trucks. Mr. Haar was treated at the Hospital, and…

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Coal Glut in Britain

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 August 1921 · page 2

A London message says a coal glut in Britain is the near future is the prediction of the London Coal Exporters Association. In a letter to the…

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Work on the Mines Effect of the Slackness Shown in Other Industries

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 1

In normal times approximately 400 assistants are employed in shops in Broken Hill To-day only about 280 are on the pay sheets, and a large…

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Control of Coal Australian Users' Demand Guaranteed by Owners Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 August 1921 · page 1

The Acting Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Cook) on Saturday conferred with representatives of the Northern Collieries Association on the subject of…

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Men Who Went to Collieries

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 2

During his visit to Broken Hill Mr. T. R. Morgan, 'a representative of the Southern Colliers' Association, engaged about 60 men for work in the…

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Industrial Matters (Continued from Page 1.) Hand Miners' Wages Dispute

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 4

A cable from Capetown states that the Johannesburg mine workers' wages dispute has been settled. The Chmher of Mine amended its proposals for a…

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Work on the Mines Effect of Slackness on Other Industries

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 2

According to official figures, the employees at the Silverton Tramway Company number 155, while those engaged in the Public Works Department…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, August 10, 1921 a Tax on Mine Capital

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 2

AMONGST other royal commissions holding inquiries of one sort and anothcr at huge expense to the country there is one called the Commission on…

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Wallaroo Mines Statement in Parliament of Labor Leaders' Views Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 August 1921 · page 1

Mr. R. S. Richards, Labor member for Waliaroo, speaking in the House of Assembly, said in regard to Wallaroo affairs that the manager, Mr…

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Manuractrers and Public Boycott High-priced Coal (Reuter's Message.) London, August 10

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 1

The extraordinary display is to be seen on the Scottish railways of miles of unwanted coal laden waggbns alongside hundreds of empty goods trucks…

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F. E. D. and F. A. Meeting South Mine Unfinanctals Make Efforts to Pay Dues

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 August 1921 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Broken Hill sub-branch of the F.E.D. and F.A. was held in the Trades Hall last night. Mr. H. Taylor presiding…

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Work on the Mines Statement by Premier on Government Relief £184,000 SPENT Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 August 1921 · page 2

A statement on the position of Broken Hill was made Yesterday by the Premier (Mr. J. Storey) on the same lines as other statements recently…

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