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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

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South Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 4

The management of the South mine reports that during the week ended March 4 mining operations were continued on a two-shifts a day basis…

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African Miners' Strike Rioters in Johannesburg Severely Press the Police One Man Wounded (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 7

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 1

There were disturbances yesterday in the telephone exchange and outside the fire station, caused by the strikers trying to pull out the employees. The…

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Land for Miners

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 1

Mr W. D. Barnett, secretary of the Joint Compensation Committee, has been advised by Mr. E. J. Payne, Under-secretary to the Department of…

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Injured at the Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 4

I. Tonkin, while engaged in trucking at the 1100ft. level of the South mine to-day. had one of his legs severely bruised through" a truck falling on him…

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African Miners' Strike Negro Workers Attacked by Commando at Mine 26 Casualties Reported (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 8

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 1

Up to date six negroes have been killed and 19 wounded. A commando is now attacking the negro workers, tiring at them with resolvers within a…

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Sewer Miners' Strike Declared Off Yesterday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 1

The strike of sewer miners, who are members of the A.W.U., which had lasted over three years, was declared off yesterday…

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Production Has Ceased at Mount Lyell Mine Hobart

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 1

Production ceased yesterday at the Mount Lyell mine. The men discharged numbered 272…

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Coal Trade Dispute in U.S.A. (United Service Message.) Washington, March 8

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 1

The possibility of a national coal strike appeared to-day when President Harding's suggestion for a joint conference before April fell through…

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German Brown Coal Experts to Be Admitted in Victoria Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 1

The Prime Minister announced last night that the Federal Government would allow the Victorian Government to bring in six German experts and…

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African Miners' Strike Murdering in Cold Blood Negroes Who Are at Work Strikers' False Reports (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 1

Five more negroes have died and 27 are in hospitals, seriously wounded, mostly by shotguns. Two were shot dead in cold blood last night outside the…

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North Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 1

The management of the North mine reports that the production for the month of February was as follows:— 1750 tons of lead concentrates,…

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National Coal Strike

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 2

A Reuter Washington message says the possibility of a national coal strike was apparent to-day, when President Harding's suggestion for a joint…

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"Miners for Broken Hill." Alleged "Advertisement in New Zealand"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 2

In Friday's issue of "Barrier Daily Truth" the following paragraph was printed:— Mr. C. T. Vinall, secretary of the…

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"Miners for Broken Hill." Alleged "Advertisement in New Zealand"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 2

In Friday's issue of "Barrier Daily Truth" the following paragraph was printed:— Mr. C. T. Vinall, secretary of the…

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African Miners' Strike Martial Law Proclaimed Police at Johannesburg Occupy Trades & Town Halls (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 10

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 2

Simultaneously with the proclamation of martial law over the strike area a battle occurred between a strikers' commando and the police at Benoni Springs…

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African Miners' Strike Martial Law Proclaimed Police at Johannesburg Occupy Trades & Town Halls (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 10

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1922 · page 1

Simultaneously with the proclamation of martial law over the strike area a battle-occurred between a strikers' commando and the police at Benoni Springs…

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South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. A. Fairweather, mine superintendent of the South, reports that for the week ended March 11, 1376 tons net[?] of lead concentrates were…

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Injured at the Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 2

F. Hooper, while at work at the slime plant at the Proprietary mine last night, had his eyes burnt with some acid which splashed on him. Dr…

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Coal Trade with Chile Revival Said to Be Possible Under Stated Conditions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 4

The Consul-General for Chile points out that the Australian coal trade with Chile, which at one time was extensive, could fae revived with cheaper…

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British Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 1

The management of the British mine reports as follows for the fortnight ended March 11:—The lead concentrating plant treated 7657 tons of crude…

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