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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 26 of 52

Death at North Mine Collapse of an Engineer

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1925 · page 1

John Frederick Barbara Cullen (43), residing at 668 Chapple-street, North Broken Hill, died in the power house of the North mine last night…

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The Mines and the Town To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1925 · page 2

Sir,—The leading article in yesterday's "Miner" was full of good sound logic and it is time the directors controlling the [?] industry were given…

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The Central Mine Breaking of Ore Started on the 500Ft. & 600Ft. Levels

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 June 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Gardner, Broken Hill manager for the Sulphide Corporation said to-day that a few parties are now engaged on the breaking of ore on the…

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Accident at British Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 2

E. Elsdon, a braceman on the British mine, was tipping trucks last night when a track bounced up and struck him, bruising his back. He was taken…

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Second Shift Wanted for Central Mine Mill

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Gardner, Broken Hill manager for the Sulphide Corporation, by advertisement to-day is calling for mill hands to work the second shift at…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 4

S. Mitchell, a trucker at the North mine, had the fingers of his left hand lacerated last night owing to his hand being caught in a chute door. He was…

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Work at the Central Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 4

With regard to the mining operations at the Central mine and the decision to work the mill an extra shift from Monday afternoon, it was stated…

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Mr. Baddeley to Regulate Issue of Coal Titles Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 6

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, intimates that he has given consideration to the question of the coal trade in the northern districts in…

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Industrial British Miners' Comment. on Attitude of Owners a Declaration of War (Reuter's Message.) London, June 30

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 6

The British Miners' Federation considers that the mine owners' publication of correspondence formally terminating the wages agreement on July…

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Amendment 1S Proposed of Coal Mine Regulations Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, has decided to amend the regulations governing employment on coal mines with the object of preventing…

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Coal Supplies on Mines Refusal by Mr. Emery to Have Anything to Say

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 1

In view of the possibility of a big upheaval as a result of the shipping strike, and the consequent stoppage of coal supplies coming to Broken Hill, a…

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Explosives for the Mines

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 1

The explosives van belonging to the Broken Hill Proprietary Company has been used throughout the strike for carting explosives to various mines, the…

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Conservative Coal Miners Pefer a Home Tub to a Bath at the Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 10

In his evidence before the Federal Health Commission David Owen, health inspector, said the miners, so far as old customs were concerned, were very…

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Conservative Coal Miners Pefer a Home Tub to a Bath at the Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 1

In his evidence before the Federal Health Commission David Owen, health inspector, said the miners, so far as old customs were concerned, were very…

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Amendment Is Proposed of Coal Mtne Regulations Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 8

Mr. J. M. Baddeley, Minister for Mines, has decided to amend the regulations governing employment on coal mines with the object of preventing…

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British Miners Object to Wages Being Revised (Reuter's Message.) Eight-hour Day Not Wanted London, July 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 10

The miners' delegates at the conference with the coal owners decided to resist the owners' proposals for a revision of wages and conditions and…

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Industrial New Wage Agreement for Mining Industry Wages Based on Profits (Reuter's Message.) London July 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 1

The "Daily Telegraph's" Labor correspondent reports that the Miners' Federation and the Mining Association have…

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Industrial New Wage Agreement for Mining Industry Wages Based on Profits (Reuter's Message.) London July 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 10

The "Daily Telegraph's" Labor correspondent reports that the Miners' Federation and the Mining Association have…

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British Coal Slump

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 July 1925 · page 2

The seven-hour day in the Broken Hill mines is accompanied it is said by an increase of output. However, it doesn't always work out that way…

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Mining Operations Delayed at the Junction

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 July 1925 · page 2

The day shift underground men were sent home from the Junction mine this morning, and underground operations will not be resumed until day shift…

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