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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

1,003 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 51

Central Mine Fire

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. J. Hebbard, Broken Hill manager for the Sulphide Corporation, stated to-day that the No. 2 borehole which is being sunk on Block 10 hill,…

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Mining Inspector Wanted

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 1

The Department of Mines is advertising for an inspector of mines at Broken Hill. No official advice has been received in the city as to whether…

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Compensation Scheme. Representative Elected at Mine Workers' Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 2

The following is reprinted from the W.I.U. official newspaper, but for its accuracy "The Miner" is not responsible:—…

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Coal Lumper's Death. Coroner Is Surprised at Long Hours Worked Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 3

The City Coroner was surprised by the evidence given of the ling hours worked by coal jumpers during an inquiry into the death of Emanual…

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Stormy Weather. Much Damage at Bendigo Engine House at Mine Struck by Lightning Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 3

A violent storm broke over Bendigo yesterday. Damage by water occurred in several pa[?]s of the city. At the new Red, White, and Blue gold…

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Mining. Central Mine Fire

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 8

Mr. J. Hebbard, Broken Hill manager for the Sulphide Corporation, stated yesterday that the No. 2 borehole which is bellin sunk on block 10 hill…

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Work Resumed Yesterday at 4 Northern Collieries Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 2

Work was resumed yesterday at four Northern collieries which had been idle…

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Electricity for Hospital Supplied by South Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 1

During the past week Mr. J. Ewart, president of the Hospital Board of Management, and Mr. E. A. Smith, secretary and administrator, had several…

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Central Mine Hire

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. Hebbard, Broker Hill manager for the Sulphide Gorp s ration, says that he has nothing new [?] report in connection with the underground fire at…

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Clerical Association. Mine Workers' Section Formulates New Log

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 3

A special summoned meeting of magazine keepers, weighmen, and tool attendants who are members of the Australian Clerical Association was held…

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175 Miners Entombed by Explosion in Utah Vancouver, March 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 1

It is feared that 175 miners have been entombed and many lives lost as a result of an explosion in a mine at Castle Gate. Utah. The entrance to…

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Central Mine to Reopen. Decision of the Directors. Statement by Mr. Hebbard

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 4

In the course of an interview this afternoon Mr. J. Hebbard, Broken Hill manager of the Sulphide Corporation, made the following statement with…

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Industrial Matters. Coal Miners in Britain Have Threatened to Strike Trouble Is Expected Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 1

Mr. C. M. M'Donald, chairman of the Northern Colliery Owners' Association, arrived in Melbourne yesterday from England. He predicted trouble…

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No Fire in South Mine Says Mine Superintendent

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. A. Fairweather, superintendent of the South mine, stated in reply to questions to-day: "There is no evidence of the fire from the Central mine being…

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Work Resumed Yesterday at Two N.S.W. COLLIERIES Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 1

Work was resumed yesterday at the Bellbird and Aberdare Extended collieries…

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Trades Council's Log to Mining Companies. Mining Managers' President Has Nothing to Report

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. Hebbard, president of the Mining Managers' Association, when asked to-day what the position is with regard to the log which has been…

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Accident at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 4

S. J. Trengove was at work on the 1170ft. level of the South mine to-day when some ground came away and struck him on the back, causing severe…

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Reopening Shortly of Bellbird Colliery Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 1

It is stated at Newcastle that the Bellbird colliery is to be reopened shortly when an effort will be made to recover the six missing bodies…

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Shortage of Labor for Mines

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 2

Inquiries along the line of lode to-day showed that there is a general shortage of labor for the mines, and this particularly applies to underground work…

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Indisthal Matters. 30 Per Cent. Wages Increase Offered British Miners Men to Consider Offer (Reuter's Message.) London, March 12

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 1

A joint committee of mining employers and the British Miners Federation again discussed the miners wages demands to-day. The owners have…

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