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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

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Mines Resume Work Men Re-engaged To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 1

The following official information concerning work along the line of lode was given when inquiries were made to-day…

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Mining Queensland Gems. Good Market for Sapphires

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 4

It is understood that Messrs. Triffus Brothers who are sole a agents for the Queensland Covortunont under the [?] marketing scheme, had cabled…

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Mines Resume Milling

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

Milling operations were resumed at the South, Central, and British mines this morning. Underground and milling operations are now proceeding on…

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Accident at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

T Pulovick a minor, was struck in the back by a stone seat when he was working on the 1000ft level of the [?] mine last night, a punctured…

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Colliery Resume. Abermain Station First in Australia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Buddeley Minister of Mines, and Mr.C. M'Donald chairman of the of Colliery Proprietors' Association, laid the foundation stones…

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Coal for N.z. Railways N.z. Product Suitable

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

That quite a numher of varieties of New Zealand foal are suitable for use in railway locomotives is the finding of the board appointed by the…

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Tuberculosis Treatment Requests by Miners to Minister for Health Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

Member of the Miners Federation have communicated with.Mr.G. Cunn. Minister for Health with reference to Dr. Smalpages, tubercular treatment…

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Accident at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 2

C. Harris had his right leg injured by timber falling on it while he was trucking on the 950ft. level of the North mine last night. He was taken…

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Federal Paliament Proposed Local Boards to Settle Mining Disputes Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 1

In the Federal Parliament yesterday the discussion on the tariff schedule. Including the duties on cotton and silk goods, was continued by Mr. M…

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Latest News Issue Industrial (Continued from Page 1.) British Govt. Accepts Coal Commissions Report (Reuter's Message) London, March 24

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

The Government has accepted the Coal Commission's report, and will legislate in accordance with it if the owners and miners will also accept it…

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Accident at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

J. Muir, a laborer at tho North mine, had the big toe of his right foot crushed by a stone which fell from a truck on to the toe this…

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Industrial British Coal Conference Subsidy Ends April 30 the Miners Threats (Reuter's Message.) London, March 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 1

The Coal Conference sat at Downing street for just over two hours. Mr. S. Baldwin, the Prime Minister. explained that the conclusions of the…

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Old Workings Subside at Aberdare Colliery Caused by Rush of Water Cessnock

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 1

A rush of water due to the overflowing of a dam caused the old workings of the Aberdare colliery to subside. Deputies were swept off their feet by…

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Broken Hill Ex-miners on Murrumbidgee Blocks Official Reports

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 6

Messrs. M. A. Davidson and E. M. Horsingtnn. M.L.A's., have forwarded copies of the following reports sent to them by the Department of Labor and…

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Barrier miner Saturday; March 27; 1926. Mines' Debt to the Town

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

A [?] more than a week ago the mining companie were committed to a considerable expense for providing a temporary water supply in order to…

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Industrial German Coal Trade Period of Depression (Reuter's Message.) London, March 26

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

Reuter's Berlin correspondent reports:— The German Mineowners' Association predicts a gloomv future for the German coal mines. The roam causes…

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Accident at Central Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 4

E. J. Williams, a minor at tile Central mino, sprnined his ankle by falling down a ladderway on the 600ft. level to-day. After his injury had been…

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Week Enders v. British Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 3

The Week Enders defeated a British miue team yesterday. The British mine had first use of the wicket and compiled 99. Cook made 49 not out…

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Closed Lead Mines Are Being Reopened

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 2

The London "Times of February 20 says:— "Lead minus closed before 1914 are at last being reopened both at home and abroad. The price of…

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Newnes Shale Mining. Suspension of Conditions Refused Oil Corporation Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 2

At Lithgow On Saturday the metropolitan mining warden refused to grant the Commonwealth Oil Corporation a further suspension Of six months'…

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