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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

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No Reply by Mine Managers to Trades Council's Log

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. C. J. Emery, who is acting as president of the Mining Managers' Association during the absence of Mr. J. Hebbard. stated in reply to a…

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Fire in a Colliery. Two Miners Suspended Fob Delay in Reporting It Others Threaten Strike Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 1

A fire occurred in No. 1 tunnel of the Cessnock colliery yesterday immediately after two men had fired a shot. The smoke penetrated the other…

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Firing Within Shifts. Mine Managers' Request for Conference with W.i.u

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 4

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

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Firing Within Shifts. Mine Managers' Request for Conference with W.i.u

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 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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Anthractte Coal Found in Manning River District Sydney, Monder

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 1

Samples of anthracite coal which were found recently in the Manning River district were brought to Newcastle for assay, which has resulted…

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MINING. (Continued from Page 1.) Dispute at Junction North

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 4

About 30 men who were 'engaged in loading slimes at the Junction North mine pulled out on the completion of Saturday's work owing tO a…

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Appeal by British Miners for an Increased Offer Owners to Consider (Reuter's Message). London, March 22

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 1

It is understood that at a joint meeting of the coal owners and miners held on Saturday the miners pleaded for the owners to increase their offer. The…

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9 N.S.W. Coal Mines Idle Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

Nine northern coalmines were idle yesterday. Three fresh strikes occurred…

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Central Mine Fire

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. Gardner, acting manager of the Central mine, stated to-day that the No. 2 boring plant has started to put down the third borehole on the…

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New Workmen for Mines Young Englishmen Arrive for Work at Proprietary

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

Some difficulty is evidently being experienced by the Broken Hill mining companies in obtaining the labor they need to tully staff the mines. A number…

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TEN N.S.W. Coal Mines Were Idle on Tuesday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 1

Work was resumed yesterday at two Northern coal mines, but three others were thrown idle. There are now 10 coal mines idle through strikes…

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British Politics. Miners' Minimum Wage Bill (Reuter's Message.) London, March 25

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 1

In reply to questions in the House of Commons Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, Prime Minister, said the Government did not intend to introduce the…

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Report From Ardlethan of Discovery of Gold Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 2

An Ardlethan message states that gold has been discovered about 25 miles away from Ardlethan. Aseays of samples are reported to have given a high…

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Miners May Be Involved in Coke 'Workers' Strike Hint by Mr. A. C. WILLis Sydney, Wednesday. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 1

Mr. A. C. Willis, general secretary of the Miners' Federation. after stating yesterday afternoon that the coke strike position is becoming acute,…

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Gold Mining Rush Reported From Ardlethan Temora

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 3

A report from Ardlethan states that great excitement prevails as the result of the gold mining rush. The courthouse is daily beseiged by persons…

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Accident at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 1

E. Gray was handling timber on the 800ft. level of the South mine to-day when a stone come away and inflicted a scalp wound and injury to the righ[?]…

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Northern Colliery Owners Interview the Premier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. Macdonald, chairman of the Norhern Collieries' Association and other owners had a lengthly and important interview with Sir George Fuller, the…

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Industrial Matters. (Continued from Page 1.) British Coal Mine Owners Refuse an Increased Offer (Reuter's Message.) London, March 25

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 4

A meeting between British coal owners and miners was adjourned on March 22 to allow of the owners considering the appeal of the miners that…

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Trouble Is Threathened at Ardlethan Tin Mines Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

According to Mr. G. Buckland, secretary of the A.W.U., serious trouble is threathened at the Ardlethan tin mines. Any attempt to alter the weekly…

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Miship at North Mine. Rope on Cage Breaks During Hauling Operations

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. C. Gall, superintendent of the North mine, officially reported today as follows:—"At about 9 o'clock last night, while hauling operations were…

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