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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

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North Mine Dividend

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 4

The board of directors of the North mine (as previously reported in. "The Miner") have declared a dividend of 2/ a share and a bonus of 2/ a share…

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Coal Commission Report Fuel Oils From Coal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 6

One of the recommendations of the British Coal Commission is the treatment of coal for fuel oils, preferably by low-temperature carbonisation…

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Gold Rush in New Zealand. the Sea Uncovers Gold-bearing Sands

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 4

Rich patches of gold-bearing black sand hove been uncovered by the sea on the beach at North Hokitika (says a Wellington; N.Z., message in the…

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When Gold Stealing Was an Industry

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 2

Interesting revelations in regard to gold-stealing at Kalgoorlie and Boulder were made in 1906 by Mr. J. E. Scantlebury, editor of the…

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Enginemen's Strike Sydney Collieries Limited Grant Claims of Men an Agreement Signed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 5

Mr. H. C. Gibson, general secretary, of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, stated last night that the association has entered into…

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Enginemen's Strike Position Not Altered the Miners Executive. Will Meet Next Week Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1926 · page 1

There was no alteration to-day in the position regarding the enginemen's strike. The miners executive will meet next week, and their…

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British Mine Club

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 3

The ordinary general meeting of the British Mine Football Club was held on Sunday last at the residence of Mr. S. A. Macdonald, Mr. F. Thomas…

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A Colliery Resuming Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 1

Mr. H. C. Gibson, general secretary of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, stated on Saturday that he had received a telegram from the…

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Mine Staffs' Association To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 3

Sir,—This is the age of organisation. Associations of men everywhere and in every trade and profession have long since realised the need to be able to…

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When Gold Stealing Was an Industry

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 3

Interesting revelations in regard to gold-stealing, at Kalgoorlie and Boulder were made in 1906 by Mr. J. E. Scantlebury, editor of the…

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South African Coal Record Output for 1925

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 2

Mr. S. C. Black, chairman of the Transvaal and Delagoa Bay collieries, in an article on the coalmining indus, try of South Africa, contributed to the…

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North Ramblers v. B. Mine Win for the Ramblers

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 3

The North Ramhlers defeated the British Mine team on the Jubilee Siding on Sunday. Umpire H. Hargreaves had charge of the game. The…

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Fire in Glasgow Goal Mine Two Deaths Are Feared London, May 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 4

A fire broke out at the Blackhill colliery in Glasgow, cutting off two safety men, Thomas Alexander and Robert M'Geachie. They are believed to have…

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Foreign Support for Continuing Strike Cost of Strike Expected to Be Less Than 1921 Coal Strike London, May 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 4

A settlement has been reached at Hall, where a general resumption is expected on Monday. The Communist party has issued a…

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General Resumption Detayed in Some Towns Railwaymen Returning Prospects Are Hopeful. in Mining Deadlock London, May 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 May 1926 · page 1

The resumption of work, is proceeding throughout the country. The railwaymen generally are returning, although there is some ill-feeling at Bristol…

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Esalmin Colliery Miners Responsible for Hold-up Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 1

There was an interesting development in the enginemen's strike yesterday when unusual tactics were resorted to at the Esalmin colliery, lt…

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Mining Managers Passes

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 1

The three local candidates who sat for the mining managers examination which was held from April 20 to April 22 were successful in passing, they…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, May 18, 1926. British Coal Dispute

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 2

THE general strike in Britain having collapsed owing to the opposition of the general public, the Prime Minister is now free to proceed with his…

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Enginemen's Strike Karoola's Crew Paid Off Because of Coal Shortage Effect in New Zealand Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 May 1926 · page 1

The crew of the liner Karoola were paid off when the vessel arrived in Sydney yesterday from West Australia. This is the first interstate vessel…

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Balmain Colliery Resumes Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 May 1926 · page 1

The Balmain (?) resumed work yesterday the miners having apparently received instructions from their federation to continue work…

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