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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1927

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Students for Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

Messrs. M. Willington and D. H. Wus[?]on, who have been student at the A[?]de [?] of Mines, arrived this morning for the purpose o[?]…

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Tin Mining in Cornwall

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 2

The world shortage of tin and the consequent high prive now ruling has been responsible, for what is described as a "great tin rush" in Cornwall,…

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Criticism of Miners for Boycotting Shows Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

The action of the miners in declaring "black" some of the shows in the South Coast district was criticised by Mr. J. A. Perkins, M.L.A., at the…

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Britain's Moderate Miners Want to Depose Mr. Cook London, December, 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

According to the "Westminster Gazette" the moderate miners are making a vigorous effort to depose Mr. A. J. Cook, secretary of the Miners'…

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Mining in Britain Mr. Cook Gives Reasons Why Peace Is Impossible London, January 2

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

"Peace and prosperity are impossible in the mining industry while the men are working longer hours and at lower wages," says Mr. A. J. Cook, secretary…

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Industrial Trouble Over Lamps Stops Aberdare Mine Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

The Aberdare Extended mine was idle yesterday because the wheelers in a small section of the colliery refused to work with the type of electric safety…

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The Central Mine. Reopening Operations in Progress in Fire Area

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Gardner, Broken Hill manag[?]r for for the [?]ulphide Corporation, said to-day that the position with regard to the underground workings of…

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Men for the Mines 86 First Examinations at the Medical Bureau

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 2

With the reopening of the mines after the holidays the medical bureau of inspection has been busy, Dr. George, the officer in charge, reporting…

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Health of Local Miners Inquiries to Be Made by Visiting Officers Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

Professor H. G. Chapman professor of physiology at the Sydney University, and Dr. D. G. Robertson, director of industrial hygiene in the Federal…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

F. Brown was struck on the nose by a windlass handle when he was working on the 1000ft. level of the Junction North last night, a bone being broken…

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22 Cold Miners Killed by Avalanche in Russia London, January 5

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 1

A Moscow message states that an avalanche overwhelmed the barracks occupied by employees in the Khakassky gold mine, killing 22 persons,…

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Health of Mine Workers Prop. Chapman Inquiring About Lead Absorption Federal Officer Also

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 3

Professor H. G. Chapman, of the Sydney University, who was here with the Technical Health Commission during 19[?]1 and 1922, arrived from…

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A Perilous Voyage Wooden Fittings Burnt When All Coal Oonsumel Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 2

The trawler Jane Wright, of 52 tons, had a thrilling trip from England. Provisions ran out after Colombo had been left behind. To make up for a…

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South Mine Dividend

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 4

The Broken Hill South Company has declared a dividend of 2 a share payable on February 15 next. The Hobart correspondent of "The…

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Colliery Owners Libelled £1100 Damages Awarded Against Workers' Weekly"

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 3

The libel action against Thomas Hines, or Kings-street, [?] London, proprietor and publisher [?] the "workers weekly," [?]…

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Industrial Miners Claim Lockout in Bunerong Dispute Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 4

The trouble among the miners at the Bunerong powerhouse site continues. The men did not work to-day. They state they are not on strike but have…

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Coal Heaver Poses As a German Prince Attends a State Banquet (A.p.a. Message.) Berlin, January 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 2

A coal heaver named Harry Domella, who masqueraded successively as Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, Baron Von Kroff, and the Prince of Lleven,…

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South Mine Dividend

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The South mine is announcing [?] first dividend for the new year, payable on February 15 and amounting to 2/ a share, and representing a…

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Pinnacles (B.h.) Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

The scrretary of Pinnacles (Broken Hill) Milling Company advises that tenders have [?] accepted for plant and equipment necessary to…

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New Guinea Gold Field Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 2

Many persons who expected to find the New Guinea gold Held an El Dorado were sadly disappointed, with the result that 14 returned to Sydney…

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