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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

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Enginemen's Strike State Mine at Lithgow Will Soon Be Opened Mr. Piddington to Hear Claims Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 May 1926 · page 1

A resumption of work at the State coal mine at Lithgow is possible within the next few days, according to a statement by officials of the…

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Queensland Metal Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 4

The following telegram from the Sydney office of the company'has been received by Mr. A. Austin, the local representative:—"General manager…

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Strike in Britain Mines Department Has Rationed Coal (Special to "The Miner.") London,May 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 8

Owing to the dwindling of the coal supplies the Mines Department has issued new rationing regulations more drastic than in wartime, prohibiting…

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Mining for Mushrooms

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 4

When a pit has become exhanted of coal, it may be put to used strangely at variance with its origial purpose. Recently a disused [?]…

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State Mine at Lithgow Is to Resume on Monday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 4

Work will be resumed at the State coal mine at Lithgow on Monday next. Mr. H. Gibson,.secretary of the Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association…

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State Mine at Lithgow Is to Resume on Monday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 2

Work will be resumed at the State coal mine at Lithpow on Monday next. Mr. H. Gibson, secretary of the Enginodrivers and Firemen's Association…

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False Report Issued About Gold in Pennies (Special to "The Miner.") London, May 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 2

Londoners have been deceived by a report that 1922 pennies contain gold. An omnibus conductor states that the price at one garage, where there was…

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False Report Issued About Gold in Pennies (Special to "The Miner.") London, May 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 May 1926 · page 1

Londoners have been deceived by a report that 1922 pennies contain gold. An omnibus conductor states that the price at one garage, where there was…

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Govt. to Import Coal If Deadlock Continues Miners Tired of Idleness (Special to "The Miner.") London, May 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

The London "Times" says: "If the deadlock continues the Government will import coal for the industries which are threatened with paralysis…

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Panama Gold Find First British Concession Ever Granted by Panama

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 3

Tho recently reported discovery of gold in Panama has attracted much attention in mining circles. The history of the latest find dates back to…

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Nottinghamshire Miners Have Gone Back to Work (Special to ''The Miner") London, May 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

Eighty per cent of the miners have resumed work at the Newstead colliery. Nottinghamshire…

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250 Warwickshire Miners Accept The-owners' Terms (Special to "The Miner.") London, May 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

Two hundred and fifty Warwickshire miners are resuming work. They have accepted the owners terms for pre-strike wages and an eight hour…

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German Coal Industry Owners Are Reorganising. (Special to"The Miner.") London, May 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 4

The German coal mine-owners are actively reorganising their mines. They are installing new machinery and closing down the smaller mines. Meanwhile,…

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Prince of Wales Gives £10. to Miners' Distress Fund (Special to "The Miner.") London. May 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 May 1926 · page 1

The Prince of Wales has donated £10 to the miners distress fund in Somersetshire, where he possesses mining interests. An accompanying let…

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Angus Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 2

The secretary, of the Angas Sil<ill> Lead Mining Company, Adelaide, reports having received the following telegram from the manager dated…

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Three More Collieries Mat Concede Men's Terms Svdnev

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 1

Mr. H. C. Gibson, secretary of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, states that there is a possibility of three northern mines agreeing…

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Miners Ask for Relief Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 1

Mr. C. C. Lazzarini, Chief Secretary, was asked by a deputation to provide relief for miners who are unemployed as the result of the enginemen's strike…

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Strike in Britain Miners Ix Derbyshire Adviser to Go Back To-wokk Statement of a Leader (Special to "The Miner.") London, May 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 June 1926 · page 1

Mr. Thomas Spencer; the Derbyshire miners' Teador, irr a statement advises the miners to return to work as soon as possible and to get the best terms…

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Negotiations Still on at Northern Mines Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 June 1926 · page 4

Mr.H. C. Gibson, general secretary of the Enginedrivers ami Firemen's Association states that no settlement has yet been reached with the management…

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Discussion in Commons on the Miners' Strike (Special to "The Miner.") London, Jane 1

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 June 1926 · page 1

In the House of Commons in committee on the Mines Department Estimates Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, Leader of the Opposition, criticised the Government…

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