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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 5 of 52

Mining Developmental Work at South Blocks Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 2

It was mentioned to-day that diamond drilling operations at the South Blocks some time ago had disclosed a large body of good-quality…

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Mining the South

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 1

When spoken to regarding the progress of work on the lowyer levels of the South mine to-day, Mr. Fairweather, superintendent, said that…

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New South Wales a Coal Miner Killed at Killing Worth [?]Ry Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 1

Jack Evans (40), a miner was killed by a fall of coal at Killingworth colliery to-day. His mates, at great risk to themselves, recovered the body soon…

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Mineworkers' Claims (Continued from Page 2.) Industrial Council Letter Sent to Mining Managers

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 4

It was learned this afternoon that a letter drafted in accordance with the resolution carried at the meeting, of the Barrier Industrial Councfl last…

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Mining the Central Mine Company

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 6

The annual report covering the operations of the Sulphide Corporation for the year ended June 30, 1924, is a comprehensive document, including…

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Mineworkers' Claims Industrial Council Letter Sent to Mining Managers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 8

It was learned yesterday that a letter drafted in accordance with the resolution carried at the meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council last…

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Conference To-night Mine Managers and Unions

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 1

Mr. F. G. Allen, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association, announced this afternoon that a conference will be held at…

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Two Miners Fined Failed to Cover Fracteur on 1270 Feet Level of South

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., Mr. J. W. Salter, mining inspector, p[?] ceeded against Dominico Della Boa[?]…

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Coal Mining Industry Resumption of Work and Fresh Disputes Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 4

Three mines which have been idle for some time resumed yesterday. They were the Aberdare. Central Killingworth and the Bellbird…

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Wingham Gold Find N.S.W. Minister for Mines Presents His Report Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 4

Another of the gold strikes has f[?] zled out, this time at Wingham. "Nothing sensational" was the report given by Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick,…

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Gold From U.S.A. Workmen Pass Jokes While Handling Bullion Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 4

The American steamer Sierra brought to-day £250,000 in gold. This is the first shipment into this country since 1918. Ihe bullioh was in 33 sealed…

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The Bonus Offer Is Rejected Industrial and Iron Trades Councils Give Definite Reply to Mining Managers Wages Must Be Increased and Hours Reduced An Early Reply Wanted

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 3

At the conference held in the rooms of the Mining Managers' Association between the managers and delegates of the Barrier Industrial Council and Iron…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 1

H. Hickey sprained an ankle when he jumped from a set of timber on the 300ft. level of the Junction mine last night. He was taken in the…

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Accident at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 4

Anastis Dines had his finger lacerated through being hit by a falling storte on the 1400ft. level of the North mine to-day. After being attended…

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Mining Approximate Statement by Directors of South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 4

The directors of the Broken Hill South Compahy have issued an approximate statement of the company's operations in the half-year to…

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German Coal Trade Expansion 18 Reported Under Dawes Plan. (Reuter's Message.) London, February 10

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 4

"Mr. A. J. Cook, secretary of the British Miners' Federation, to-night issued a statement that the executive of the Miners' Federation was of…

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Wages on the Mines Secretary of the W.i.u. Has Been Sent to Sydney. W.i.u. Sends Telegrams to Metropolitan Councils

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 1

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

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Explosion in Coal Mine 100 Miners Are Missing and 30 Bodies Recovered (Reuter's Message.) London, February 12

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

Reuter's Dortmund correspondent reports:— A hundred men are missing following an explosion caused br fire damp in…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 2

J. Kates, a miner, was picking [?] on the 700ft. level of the British [?] last night, when he ricked his [?] He was attended to by Dr. [?] and…

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A Rich Gold Reef

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

Gold has been found at Thougla by three brothers named Taylor (says a Corryong (Victoria) message in the "Argus"). The discovery was made…

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