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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1924

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Claims on Coalfields Request to Coal Tribunal to Deal with Unskilled Men Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 10

The Coal and Shale Employees' Federation has decided to ask the Coal Tribunal to deal with the claims of unskilled workers…

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Claims on Coalfields Request to Coal Tribunal to Deal with Unskilled Men Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 1

The Coal and Shale Employees' Federation has decided to ask the Coal Tribunal to deal with the claims of unskilled workers…

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Visiting Health Officer. Cleanliness of North Mine a Feature of His Visit "Maltese Keep Houses Clean"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 5

Dr. J. S. Purdy, metropolitan medical officer of health, Sydney, and city health officer, who has been engaged since Monday last inquiring into…

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Britain's Debt to U.S.A. Flood of British Gold Worrying U.S.A. OFFICIALS (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver August 21

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 August 1924 · page 8

A message from Washington states that a flood of British gold which is expected to come to the United States is worrying…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 August 1924 · page 1

F. M. Bastin had his left hand lacerated through getting it jammed between trucks while working on the 700ft. level of the Junction mine this…

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Industrial Matters. 200 Men Are Dismissed at Aberdare Colliery No Profit in Coal Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 August 1924 · page 1

Over 200 men employed at the South Aberdare colliery received notice of dismissal on saturday. The management stat[?] that coal costs too…

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Accident at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 August 1924 · page 1

When C. Crammond was filling a truck with ore from a chute on the 1250ft. level of the North mine last night a stone fell on his right foot,…

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Serious Position Reported in State Coal Industry Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 August 1924 · page 1

It is stated on behalf of the Coal Miners' Federation that a very serious position has arisen in connection with the coal industry in New South Wales…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1924 · page 2

H. Lawry, a miner employed on the 1100ft. level of the South mine, suffered scalp wounds while at work last night by a stone falling on his beed…

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Industrial Matters. a Compulsory Conference on Claims Made by Miners Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1924 · page 1

Mr. C. Hibble, chairman of the Coal Tribunal, has convened a compulsory conference in connection with the miners' claims for £5 10/ a week and…

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The Water Supply. Deputations S Complaint Regarding Water Erom Mines Matter to Be Discussed at Special Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1924 · page 2

At a meeting of the City Council held last night a deputation from the Barrier District Assembly of the Australian Labor Party, consisting of…

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Miner's Arm Torn Off at South Blocks Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 4

Mr. R. Richards, a miner, who lives at 100 Piper-street, had his right arm torn off below the elbow last night as a result of a fall of ground on the 300ft…

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Miner's Arm Torn Off at South Blocks Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 10

Mr. R. Richards, a miner, who lives at 100 Piper-street, had his right [?] torn off below the elbow last night as a result of a fall of ground on the 300ft…

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North Blocks Mining Co

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 2

The first ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the North Blocks Mining Company. No-Liability (Broken Hill), was held at the…

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Mining in Darwin. Gold-bearing Quartz Found in the Harbor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 4

Mining appears to be on the up grade in the Northern Territory says a Darwin message in the Adelaide "News" Mr. W. Murphy (manager…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 2

C. Pasent, a miner employed on the 1400ft. level of the North mine, suffered abrasions to the back and an injury to the left foot by a fall of…

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Mine Fitter Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

H. Aldgate, a "fitter employed at the Junction North mine, fell from a turbine engine to-day and injured his back. After being attended by Dr…

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The Coal Industry. Conference of Parties Was Opened Yesterday Advice by Mr. Hibble Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

A compulsory conference between the representatives of the coal mine owners and the Miners' Federation, convened by Mr. C. Hibble, chairman…

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Coal Miners Claims Conference Is Adjourned Until Friday Afternoon Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 1

The compulsory conference between representatives of the Miners' Federation and the Mine Owners' Association met yesterday and was adjourned till…

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Coke in Bellbird Mine Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 1

Great quantities of coke have been discovered in the Bellbird mine since the disastrous fire…

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