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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 4

When John Anderson was working on the South Blocks mine last night a stone rolled down a rill and struck him on the right foot, bruising the toes…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 June 1924 · page 10

When John Anderdon was working on the South Blocks mine last night a stone rolled down a rill and struck him on the right foot, bruising the toes,…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 June 1924 · page 4

J. J. Cottrill had his left thumb crushed through getting it jammed between a bar and a truck while working on the 1400ft. level of the North…

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Mining. the Mount Isa Field Mount Isa Mines Limited Wants Some Other Areas Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 June 1924 · page 2

It is understood that the Mount Isa Mines Limited has made an offer to the Mount Isa South No Liability for the purchase of the whole of its…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 June 1924 · page 2

J. Bramwell was barring down a chute on the 1200ft. lovel of the North mine to-day when a stone came away and struck the bar he was using,…

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The South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 June 1924 · page 2

It was stated to-day that carpenters had been discharged from the South mine. On inquiries being made Mr. A. Fairweather, the superintendent,…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 3

John Morgan slipped in a stope on the 1100ft: level of the Proprietary mine last night and ricked his kn[?] He was taken in the ambulance to his…

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Industrial Matters. Dispute with Wheelers at Aberdare Central Mine Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 2

The Aberdare Central mine was laid idle yesterday owing to a dispute with the wheelers…

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Enginedrivers' Wages. Reply of Mine Managers Handed to Union To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 2

On Thursday last a conference was held between representatives of the Mining Managers' Association and the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's…

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Skip Rope Breaks. Twenty Men Injured at Stanford-merthyr Mine Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 2

A serious accident occurred at the Stanford-Merthyr Colliery at Kurri Kurri yesterday afternoon. While 40 miners were being hauled to the pit…

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Tasmanian Miners. Tribute to West Coast Men Paid by Mr. Justice Webb Hobart

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 June 1924 · page 3

Mr. Justice Webb, deputy president of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, paid a warm tribute to the West Coast miners. He declared that some…

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Non-unionist Campaign by South Wales Miners (Reuter's Message.) London, June 25

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 June 1924 · page 4

The Rhonnda district committee of the South Wales Miners' Federation has decided that notices will be tendered to all collieries in the area on…

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Enginedrivers' Wages. a Shilling Increase Given to Drivers on Three Mine[?]

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 2

The following official report of the F.E.D. and F.A. was not supplied to "The Miner," and this paper is not responsible for its accuracy:—…

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New Mines Inspector

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 4

Mr. H. F. Pearson, who for the past four years has been a surveyor on the Zinc Corporation has accepted a position as mines inspector and will…

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New Mines Inspector

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 June 1924 · page 10

Mr. H. F. Person who for the past [?] [?] has been a [?] on the Zinc Corporation has accepted a position as [?] inspection and will…

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Accident at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 June 1924 · page 1

Thomas Casey, a miner, employed on the 1250ft. level of the North mine, was to-day struck on the head by falling ground which caused lacerations to the…

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Mine Worker Collapses

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 1

William Hocking, a striker, employed at the British mine fitting shop, collapsed while at work to-day. After being attended to by Dr. Hains he was…

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New Roasting Plant Working at the Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 1

Mr. W. J. M'Bride, consulting engineer for the Broken Hill Associated Smelters and the Electrolytic Zinc Company, arrived in Broken Hill on…

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Industrial Matters. Miners' Federation to Seek More Wages for Shift Men Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 1

Mr. A. C. Willis, general secretary of the Miners' Federation, stated yesterday that the Coal Miners' Council will meet on Wednesday to…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 1

Richard Quintrell was spalling a rock on the 300ft. level of the Proprietary mine to-day when a seat flew off and struck him on the right forea[?]…

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