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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

R. L. Cox was working on the 800ft. level or the South mine to-day when he slipped and fell forward, striking his left, eye on the handle of a spanner…

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The Central Mine F[?]re

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

ALTHOUGH it is difficult to get much information from the Central mine management about their actual position underground, there seems every reason…

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Mining and Metallurgy. Gold Medal Awarded to Messrs. Rigg and Gepp (Reuter's Message.) London. February 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 4

The Institute of Mining and Metallurgy has awarded a gold medal, its highest honor, conjointly to Herbert William Gepp and Gilbert Rigg in…

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New South Wales Coal Lumper Killed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 1

Emanuel Erickson (80), a [?]per fell down the hold of the coal[?] Kurrajong at Daw[?] Point yesterday and was killed…

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The South Mine. Statement by Mr. Wainwright on Some Improvements Fire Matter Satisfactory

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1924 · page 2

Mr. W.E. Wainwright, general manager of the south m[?]ne. made the following statement to a "Miner" reporter to-day:—…

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Rand Gold Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 6

Out of an annual output of £39,000,000 worth of gold from the mines of tho-Hand, about £27,500,000 is definitely retained in South Africa…

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Coal Miners' Federation. Balance-sheet Issued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 8

The balance-sheet of the Workers' Industrial Union, better known as the Miners' Federation, shows that about one third of its…

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Mine Mishap

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 8

R. L. Cox was working on the 800ft. level of the South mine Friday when ho slipped and fell forward, striking his left eye on the handle of a spanner…

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Mining and Metallurgy. Gold Medal Awarded to Messrs. Rigg and Gepp (Reuter's Message.) London, February 21

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1924 · page 8

The Institute of Mining and Metallurgy has awarded a gold medal, its highest honor, conjointly to Herbert William Gepp and Gilbert Rigg in…

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South Mine Fatality a Miner Killed

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 4

Anton Heisler (38), a single man, employed as a miner in the E section on the 1170ft. level of the South mine, lost his life this afternoon as the…

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Cage Accident at the South Mine. Two Men Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 1

Just as "The Miner" was ready for printing information was received that a cage accident had occurred at the South mine…

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South Mine Cage Accident (Continued from Page 1.) Later Particulars

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 4

In connection with the accident at the South mine this afternoon by which Mr. Fred Arthur, foreman platelayer, was injured, later particulars obtained…

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Trades & Labor Council. Propositions Are Made for Mine Workers' New Log Reference to Unions

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1924 · page 2

At the Trades Hall yesterday delegates from the various unions attended a special meeting of the Trades and Labor Council called for the purpose of…

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Coal Mining Industry. Miners at Ivanhoe Pit Decide on Resumption More Strikes Reported Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 4

Work was resumed yesterday at the Pelton colliery, but fresh strikes have occurred at Pelaw Main and Cessnock. After five months' idleness the…

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Fire at a Colliery Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 1

Late on Saturday night a fire was discovered in the weghing cabin of the Stockton boreholo colliery. The colliery pumps were brought into…

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South Mine Cage Accident Later Particulars

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 2

In connection with the accident at the South mine yesterday by whick Mr. Fred Arthur, foreman platelayer, was injured, later particulars obtained…

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South Mine Fatality a Miner Killed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 1

Anton Heisslor (38), a single man, employed as a miner in the E. section on the 117oft. level of the South mine, lost h[?] yesterday as the resuit of…

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South Mine Fatality. (Continued from Page 1.) Accidental Death Is Verdict of Jury

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1924 · page 4

At the Courthouse this afternoon, Mr. G. A. Stevenson, deputy city coroner, continued the inquiry into the circumstances connected with the…

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Report of a Gold Yield at a Queensland Mine Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 February 1924 · page 2

Sixteen tons of crushing from Buchanan and Party's Great Southern [?]glewood mine at Gympie, yielded 359oz. 5dwt. 12 grains of smelted gold…

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Mine Worker Scalded

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 February 1924 · page 2

At the Junction North mine to-day J. Clarke was scalded about the body and legs. It is stated that Mr. Clarke and his mate were attending to the…

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