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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

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Injured at British Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 3

At 8 o'clock last night James Liddy was trucking on the 1000ft. level in the Thompson's shaft section of the British mine, when the truck he was using…

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Newcastle Steel Works. Only Overhauling Work Is Likely for Next Week Coal Costs Compared Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 1

It was stated yesterday that the last of the mills in operation at the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's steel works at Port Waratah will probably close…

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Newcastle Steel Works. Only Overhauling Work Is Likely for Next Week Coal Costs Compared Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 2

It was stated yesterday that the last of the mills in operation at the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's steel works at Port Waratah will probably close…

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Work on the Mines

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 May 1922 · page 2

Conditions along the line of lode were reported to be unchanged to-day…

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Coal Profiteers in U.S.A. Legislation Contemplated by President Harding (Reuter's Message.) Washington, May 20

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 May 1922 · page 2

Legislation to punish coal profiteers in the United States is contemplated by President Harding. Not content with initiating a…

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South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 May 1922 · page 1

The management of the South mine supplies the following information concerning the operations for the week ended May 20:—The development work…

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Gold Discovery Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 May 1922 · page 1

A discovery has been made, 30 miles west of Young, and nearly half-way in a direct line to Wyalong, of a well-defined gold-bearing reef, as well…

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On the Coalfields Miners & Owners to Confer Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 May 1922 · page 1

The colliery proprietors recently notified the Miners' Federation of a proposed reduction in wages, and a conference between the parties is to be…

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Government Geologist's Report on Broken Hill Mining Field Estimates of Ore Bodies Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 May 1922 · page 2

A comprehensive geological survey, extending over four years, has been concluded by Mr. E. C. Andrews, Government Geologist, of the ore…

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Latest News Issue Loss of the S.S EGYPT (Continued from Page 1.) Many Deeds of Heroism Quoted by Passengers £1,500,000 in Gold on Board (Reuter's Message.) London, May 21

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 May 1922 · page 4

Deeds of wonderful heroism and frightful scenes of despair were graphically described by rescued passengers from the liner Egypt when interviewed…

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The Egypt's Cargo £1,054,000 in Gold ("The Times" Message.) London, May 22

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 May 1922 · page 1

The Egypt carried one of the largest eastward cargoes of bullion since the war, its value being £1,054,000, including £674,000 in gold bars…

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Work on the Mines Impossibility of Resuming at Junction North Mine Repoet of Directors

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 May 1922 · page 2

The report of the directors of the Junction North mine for the half-year ended March 31 last states:— "It was impracticable to resume…

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Accident at British Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 May 1922 · page 4

A. Percy, while at work in Marsh's shaft at the British mine to-day, fell through three sets of timber. Mr. Percy was badly bruised about the…

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Canbelego Gold Finds Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 May 1922 · page 1

Mr J. A. Godfry, B.A., inspector of mines, is engaged making an inspection of the Canbelego field, from which gold discoveries have recently…

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New Men in Mining Industry Reported As of Good Type

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 May 1922 · page 2

Dr. Finlayson, who is the examiner of new men and mine workers who are applicants for work along the line of lode, to-day informed a ''Miner''…

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Wallsend Colliery to Close Continuance Not Possible Under Present Conditions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 May 1922 · page 1

It was announced in Newcastle yesterday that the Wallsend colliery will close down in a fortnight's time. The management says that it is unable…

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Industrial Unrest. Coal Trade Conference Is Again Adjourned Reply of Miners Not Ready Svdney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 May 1922 · page 1

A conference between representatives of the coal mine owners of New South Wales, (Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania and the Workers' Industrial…

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Industrial Unrest. Coal Trade Conference Is Again Adjourned Reply of Miners Not Ready Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 May 1922 · page 2

A conference between representatives of the coal mine owners of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania and the Workers' Industrial…

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Mining Muriel Tank Goldfield Report of Inspector Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 May 1922 · page 2

A report has been received by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines, from Mr. J. A. Godfry, inspector of mines, regarding the Muriel…

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Mining Muriel Tank Goldfield Report of Inspector Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 May 1922 · page 2

A report has been received by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Minister for Mines, from Mr. J. A. Godfry, inspector of mines, regarding the Muriel…

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