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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1921

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Work on the Mines (Continued from Page 1.) Treatment of Concentrates Temporary Arrangements 600 Tons Weekly to Be Smelted Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. A. Campbell, a drector of several of the Broken Hill mining companies, issued the following statement this afternoon:—…

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Cabinet Considers Broken Hill Position Ministerial Visit Decided on Work on the Mines Unemployment Question Discussed by Ministers Dismissals to Be Avoided Railway Work Possibilities Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 1

At a Cabinet meeting held yesterday the unemployment question was discussed. The Acting-Premier (Mr. J. Dooley)…

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Morwell Brown Coal Mass Meetings of Miners Decides to Sign Statement

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 4

A mass meeting of men who were employed at the Morwell brown coal mine open cut prior to the strike was held on Tuesday afternoon at Morwell…

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Work on the Mines Position Unchanged

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 2

The position at all the mines and treatment works is unchanged since yesterday…

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Uniform Time Proprietary Mine Whistle to Be the Mines Standard

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

In connection with the effort being made by the Mayor (Alderman S. R. Gray) to have a uniform time kept in Broken Hill, the secretary of the…

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Forewell Brown Coal Mass Meeting of Miners Decides to Sign Statement

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

A mass meeting of men who were employed at the Morwell brown coal mine open cut prior to the strike was held on Tuesday afternoon at Morwell…

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Other Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

The position at the other mines and at the treatment works is still unchanged. Messrs. F. Voss Smith (manager of Block 14), A. W. Wincey…

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Occidental Mine Strike

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

The strike at the Occidental mine still continues, and there seems to be no immediate prospect of an early settlement (reports the "Western Age")…

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Increased Employment at the North Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. W. C. Gall, manager of the North mine, reports:—"We are still conducting underground operations and running the mill in conjunction…

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Work on the Mines Latest Official Reports on Industrial Position No General Change

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association and manager of the British mine, when asked to-day whether he had been…

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Idleness at Collieries Mines May Be Closed Till Guarantees Given

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

The industrial position on the New South Wales coal helds is rapidly becoming critical (reports the "Sydney Morning Herald" of February 9)…

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Stamp Duties Act Ignored by Coal Miners

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

The miners of the northern district have decided to ignore the provision of the new Stamp Duties Act requiring that every person earning £5 and over…

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Work on the Mines More Men Are Paid Off at Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 1

Since productive operations ceased at the Proprietary mine, a number of men have been retained on repair and general maintenance work. It was,…

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Coal Tribunal the Award

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 3

It was announced in "The Miner" last Saturday that the award of the Special Coal Tribunal, in regard to clause 14 of the claims of the miners,…

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Latest News Issue Industrial Matters 12,000 British Coal Miners Given Notice of Dismissal (Reuter's Message.) London, February 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 4

Twelve thousand coll[?]ers in the Abertilly area were to-day given a fortnight's notice of the termination of their contracts…

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Work on the Mines (Continued from Page 1.) Last Night's Meeting at Tades Hall Quadrangle Unofficial Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. J. Middling, president, of the A.M.A, occupied the chair last night at a meeting of unionists convened by the A.M.A. for the purpose of…

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Deputation of Unionists Concerning Work on Mines Governmet Decision Inquity Into Industry

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 1

At noon to-day the deputation appointed by last Sunday's meeting of unionists waited on Mr. Kavanagh. The deputation consisted of Messrs. G…

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Work on the Mines Government Relief Proposal for Increase Turned Down by Committee

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. A. E. Huckell, secretary of the B.D.A. of the A.L.P., who represents the Assembly on the Government Relief Committee, presented a report to last…

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Minister's Visit to Broken Hill Objects in Coming Stated. Information Wanted for Cabinet Meeting Mine-work Possibilities Relief Matters Suggestions Invited

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 1

Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, Minister assisting the Acting Premier (Mr. J. Dooley), and Mr. E. J. Payne (Under Secretary to the Department of Labor…

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Work on the Mines No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, this afternoon stated, in reply to an inquiry, that there was no change in the…

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