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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1926

1,108 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 56

Mining Lead Quotations

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

Mouth Aver Price. B[?] December £34 ll 1O¼ 1/ The amount in the bonus column will be added to every day's pay ior…

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Wore of Reconstruction at White Leads Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

Men are at present engaged on the reconstruction of the boiler house at the White Leeds mine which was damaged by fire on Wednesday evening…

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Outside Mines. Completion of Inspection by Adelaide Visitors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. C. F. Adams, of Adelaide, who has an option over tue Silver City Royal, and Central Pinnacles blocks, left for Adelaide this morning after…

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The Miners' Federation Carries Two Resolutions Lang Govt. Called Upon to Act Immediately Mr. Willis and B.H. Members to Interview Premier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 2

Metan. J Quiutrell and Y.E. Smith, of the Broken Hill branch of the W.I.U., brought before the Council of the Miners' Federation the position…

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The Miners' Federation. Carries Two Resolutions Lang Govt. Called Upon to Act Immediately Mr. Willis and B.H. Members to Interview Premier Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1926 · page 1

Messrs. J Quintreil and F. E. Smith, of the Broken Hill branch of the W.I.U., brought before the Council of the Miners' Federation the position…

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U.S.A. Colliery Explosion 30 Deaths Reported (Reuter's Message.) London, January 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 1

A message from Birmingham, Alabama, says:Thirty men are reported to have been killed by an explosion of gas at…

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Water for Mine Boilers Tests Now Being Made of Water at Consols

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 1

A mining man in the course of a conversation to-day said that tests are being made of the water in the Consola mine. There is a good flow…

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Industrial Speech Made by Mr. Cook Regarding Coal Position Undergraduates Try to Rush the Building (Reuter's Message.) London, January 30

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1926 · page 1

A body of undergraduates Vainly attempted to rush tile Corn Exchange at Oxford, in which Mr. A..J. Cook, secretary of the British Minors…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 February 1926 · page 1

Arthur Heatley, a miner at the South Blocks mine, was treated at the outpatients' department of the Hospital to-day for an injured arm…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

[?] Mat[?] a miner at the Pro[?] was driving a [?]dge to sprag a timber strut last night when he struck his left arm against…

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Barrier Mines. Wednesday, February 3, 1926

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 2

The words of Solomon, that "In the multitude of counsellors there is safety." Imply that the counsellers shall be men of wisdom and know…

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British Coal Subsidy Over £12,000,000 Paid to End of January (Reuter's Message.) London, January 30

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 3

The Mines Department states that up to January 30, £12,184,000 had been paid in respect of the coalmining subsidy…

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Color Bar Introduction to South African Mining Government Bill Passes the Second Reading (Reuter's Message.) Capetown, February 2

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 February 1926 · page 4

The Color Bar Bill debarring natives from following skilled occupations in the mines in certain industries passed the second [?] the…

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Coal Commission Inspects a Colliery Chairman's Collapse Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

After a 10-hours' inspection of the Aberdare colliery yesterday Mr. Justice Edmunds collapsed through fatigue. He was removed to a hospital, where…

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Tribe of Liliputians Living in Colliery Discovery in England ("Herald" Cables.) London, January 29

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

The newspapers are featuring a story from Gloucestershire of the discovery of a tribe of Liliputians living in a Colliery at Poolway…

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Atlantic Storm Rescue of Antinoe's Crew Gold Medals for Rescuers (Reuter's Message.) London, February 3

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 4

H.M. the King has awarded gold medals for saving life at sea to Chief-Officer Miller, Third-Officer Sloan, Fourth-Officer Upton and 1[?] members…

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Water Supply Meeting Held Last Night Water by Rail is Proposed for the Town And Umberumberka for the Mines Mr. Emery Gives Figures Showing Requirements Meeting Is Adjourned Until Next

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 February 1926 · page 1

There was an attendance of about 300 people at the Town Hall last night when a public meeting was held to consider the position with regard to…

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Queensland Tin and Metal Mine[?]

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 2

A wire from the managing direct[?] to the legal manager dated February 1 says:—"Dr. Jensen, the company's consulting engineer, will be at the…

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U.S.A. Colliery Explosion 3 Killed and 21 ENTOMBED (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver, February 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 1

A Pittsburg message says that three men were killed and 21 entombed in [?]n explosion at a colliery of the Pittsburg Terminal Coal Corporation…

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Gold Discovery in W.A. Discoverer Applies for Reward Lease Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1926 · page 4

William Black reached Southern Cross yesterday after travelling 140 miles along the rabbit-proof fence from the north. He reported the…

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