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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1925

1,032 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 23 of 52

Accident at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1925 · page 5

E. J. M'Gregor, a miner, was screwing up a machine last night at the North mine when he slipped from the bulk from which he was working, and…

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Central Mine Fire Improved Condttion Noted by Chief Inspector

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1925 · page 1

Mr. J. B. Jaquet, chief inspector of mines, and Mr. L. F. Harper, geological surveyor for the Department of Mines, visited the underground…

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Industrial Miners' Secretary Makes Insinuations (Reuter's Message.) London, June 7

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1925 · page 1

Mr. A. J. Cook, secretary of the British Miners' Federation, in a remarkable cryptic speech at Chopwell, near Durham, said, "Before God and…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 1

J. H. Smart, a laborer at the Zinc Corporation, was taken ill while at work to-day, and was removed in the ambulance to his home in Wills-lane…

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Mine Staffs To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 3

Sir,—In recent lettes signed "Once Again," and "Again Once Again," in "The Miner" the views of many of us employed on the staffs of these…

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Mount Is a Mines Limited

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 2

The following progress report has been received from the mina superintendent of Mount Isa Mines Limited for the period ended May 15 (says the…

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Unionists' Badge Show No Stoppages at Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 2

According to statements made by mine managers along the line of lode the Industrial Council ribbon show passed off to-day without any delay…

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Miner Badly Injured at South Blocks Mine Was Clinging to Ladder While Holes Exploding

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 4

J. J. Cooper, a rainer, was badly unjured at the South Blocks mine this afternoon and was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital, where he was…

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Mine Staffs. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1925 · page 3

Sir,—It would appear from the spasmodic letters to your columns in reference to the above that the members of the mine staffs are gradually…

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Chief Inspector of Mines Completes Bus Inspection

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1925 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Jaquet, chief inspector of mines, has completed his annuel inspection of the local mines, and will leave for Sydney to-night. Mr. Jaquet,…

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Burma Mines. Surplus Expected to Exceed Last Year

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1925 · page 2

Several Broken Hill companies are indirectly interested in the results of Burma Corporation through its association with the National Smelting…

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South African Minig Govt. Nominee Proposed for All Mining Companies (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, June 10

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1925 · page 2

Mr. Beyers, Minister for Mines, has introduced a hill providing for the appointment of a Government nominee on the hoard of directors of all…

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Mine Staffs (To the Editor.)

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 2

Sir,—I quite agree with your correspondent of June 11 and previous correspondents on the above subject. Last night's correspondent rightly tells you…

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N.s.w. Coal Output

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 4

The total quantity of coal wrought in New South Wales to the end of 1924 is estimated at 299,753,781 tons, valued at £141,651,394 (says the annual…

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Yallourn Coal Mines 8000 Briquettes Weekly

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 1

Mr. W. E. Cocks, superintendent of the Municipal Abattoirs, returned yesterday by motor car after a holiday of mine weeks during which he visited…

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Turquoise Mines

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 4

Much as we may read of it in fairy tales, a great deal more than the use of magic words is required to open the vast rocks and caves of precious…

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N.s.w. Coal Output

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 8

The total quantity of coal wrough in New South Wales to the end of 1924 is estimated at 299,753,781 tons valued at £141,651,394 (says the annual…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1925 · page 1

J. Petraie had his right foot bruised to-day by a truck overturning on it when he was working on the 400ft. level of the Block 14 mine. He was…

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Coal Miners Searching for a Missing Woman Pears for Her Safety Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1925 · page 3

More than 300 coal miners on foot, helped by 20 men on horseback, and six police officers, are continuing the search in the ranges behind Bulli and…

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Lead Mining in England

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 June 1925 · page 2

The latest issue to hand of the "Times" says that increased attention is being devoted to the lead mines in the Peak district, and various…

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