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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1922

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Injured at the British Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1922 · page 1

At the British mine this morning E. Bertram, a tracker, employed on the 700ft. level of Thompson's shaft had his right foot bruised by…

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African Miners' Strike Strikers and Police Engage in a Fight Work Stops at Power Station (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, February 27

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1922 · page 4

An encounter between strikers and police occurred to-day. A troop of police sighted a commando at Boksburg early in the morning. The commando…

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Mount Lyell Mine Closed Hobart

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 1

Owing to the decline in the price of copper the Mount Lyell copper mine has been closed down. This decision will probably result in…

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African Miners' Strike Power Station Work Carried Out by Government More Dynamite Outrages (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, February 28

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 March 1922 · page 1

The Government is working the power station for lighting purposes. A celebrated scientist is helping with the stoking…

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African Miners' Strike Clash with Commando Reported by Police Chief Both Sides Armed (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 1

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 1

Captain Hulford, district commandant of police in the East Rand, reports: "The Boksburg commando, 250…

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Exportation of Cold Coin Prohibited by Federal Govt. Raw Gold Not Affected. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. S. M. Bruce, Federal Treasurer, yesterday stated that gold cannot be obtained for Government notes from the Commonwealth Treasury. No…

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He Deserves a Gold Medal for This Act Chemist Explains Discovery and How to Shrivel up a Corn so it Lifts Out

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 3

You corn-afflicted limping, "gloom[?]inxed" men and women can have relief—happiness—at last. Wear the shoes that nearly made you insane…

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The Wallaroo Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

The position in regard to the Wallaroo trouble was laid before the Trades Hall Council, Melbourne on Thursday, by Messrs. Richards. M.P.,…

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The Wallaroo Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

The position in regard to the Wallaroo trouble was laid before the Trades Hall Council, Melbourne on Thursday, by Messrs. Richards M.P.,…

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Works Minister's Advice to Mount Lyell Miners

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

The Minister of Works was asked on Thursday if he would have any employment for men who were likely to be discharged when the Mount Lyell…

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Works Minister's Advice to Mount Lyell Miners

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

The Minister of Works was asked on Thursday if he would have any employment for men who were likely to be discharged when the Mount Lyell…

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Industrial Matters Minister for Customs Refers to Sugar and Meat Mt. Lyell Mine Closes Mar. 8 Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. A. S. Rodgers Minister for Customs, referring to the work of the Sugar Council, said yesterday that the price of sugar must come down…

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Industrial Matters Minister for Customs Refers to Sugar and Meat Mt. Lyell Mine Closes Mar. 8 Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. A. S. Rodgers, Minister for Customs, referring to the work of the Sugar Council, said yesterday that the price of sugar must come down…

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African Miners' Strike Chamber of Mines Refuses to Recognise Federation Will Recognise Unions (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 4

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 1

The strike appears to be reaching a crisis. Over 1000 strikers have returned to work. At an all-night meeting of the…

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Computing Metal Prices a South Mine Contract Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

Under the Enemy Contracts Amendment Act, 1915, it is provided that any Party to a contract might file with the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth…

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Work on the Mines Employment in February Shows a Slight Increase Figures for the Month

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 2

The number of men employed along the line of lode at the end of February totalled 4l36 as compared with 4l34 at the end of January, During the month…

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An Injunction Disobeyed Reported Saving of £20,000 in Railways Coal Contract Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

The New South Wales Railway Commissioners have saved £20,000 in their recent coal contract by disobeying the injunction of the Coal Control Board…

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Decision of N.Z. MINERS Auckland

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 1

The secretary of the New Zealand Miners' Federation states that it has been decided not to allow coal to go to Australia in the event of trouble at…

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African Miners' Strike Conference of Unions to Call Sympathy Strike Ballot, Proposal Rejected (United Service Message.) Johannesburg, March 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 1

At a joint meeting of the executives of the Miners' Federation and the Trade Union Congress it was decided to call a general sympathetic strike,…

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African Miners' Strike (Continued from Page 1.) Preference to Unionists Town Council Provision Rescinded by Resolution (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, March 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 4

The town council has, by 17 votes to 16, carried a resolution rescinding the provision that all municipal employees must belong to their respective trades…

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