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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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New Mining Agreement Conference to Resume on Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. F. G. Allen, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association, informed the Barrier Industrial Council to-day that the conference to discuss…

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New Mining Agreement Conference to Resume on Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. F. G. Allen, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association, informed the Barrier, Industrial Council to-day that the conference to discuss…

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Coal Conference Sacrifices Necessary Is Opinion of Leaders

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

If the enthusiasm and interest shown by the representatives of both owners and miners at Thursday's coal conference continues the conference may…

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Junction North to Close March 2 May Never Reopen Again Is View of Some Mining Men

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 1

Doubts have been expressed by mining men and those who know the underground workings of the Junction North as to whether that mine will…

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New Agreement for Mining Industry Conference Resumed This Afternoon Present Conditions for Three Months Is Offer Made by the Companies Companies Not Now Anxious For an Agreement on Their Log Union Delegates to Report to Members

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 1

The conference between the Mining Managers' Association and the Barrier Industrial Council and affiliated unions, which was adjourned on…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

S. Honson, a miner, had his foot bruised by a stone falling on it when he was working on the 1250ft. level of the North mine to-day. After…

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Diamond Hill Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The manager of the Diamond Hill mine, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, reports:—On the No. 2 level the main shaft north drive has been extended to…

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Big Hill Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The manager of the Big Hill mine Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, reports:— The east crosscut has been extended to 37ft., which discloses a full face of…

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The South Mine How Shares Are Held

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

An analysis of the share register of the South mine made during the half-year ended December 31 last discloses the following position (says…

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Lithgow Miners Object to Three-shift Proposal Dismissal Notices Issued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

Notices of dismissal from the Lithgow collieries have been issued to 174 men—miners, shiftmen, and surfacemen…

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Coal Mining Industry Collective Working Opposed by an Owner Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

The suggestion of Mr. A. C. Wi[?]s, M.L.C., for the collective working of collieries, is considered impracticable by Mr. C. M'Donald, president of the…

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Position on the Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

When inquiries were made along the line of lode it was, stated that the North and British mines can carry on for a couple of days with their…

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Unauthorised Strikes Miners' Federation Action Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 1

The Miners' Federation intends to conduct a plebiscite on the subject of strikes in New South Wales mines. It is reported that the committee…

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W.i.u. Affairs Mining Companies' Proposal to Be Discussed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 3

The following is reprinted from the official organ of the Workers Industrial Union:— A meeting of the W.I.U. was held…

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The Water Supply Mines Supply to Cease Town to Be Supplied From Stephens Creek Break at Umberumberka Has Not Yet Been Repaired

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 4

The water position has become such owing to the break in the main at Umberumberka that the supply to the mines will be shut off to-morrow and…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

E. Pickett suffered a lacerated head through being hit by a falling piece of wood while working on the 970ft. level of the South mine to-day. After…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

H. Dowling had a foot bruised by a stone rolling on it when he was at work at the South Blocks last night. After his injury had been attended to…

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Trouble at Colliery Over a Winch Driver Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 1

A winch driver at the State coal mine at Lithgow who was engaged in certain special work on Sunday last has been boycotted by his fellow…

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"Militant Miners" Discussion on Conference Convened in Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 3

During his address to the W.I.U. last night Mr. Dan Rees referred to a report that a conference of "militant miners" was to he held in Sydney, and…

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Central Mine Mill Stops for Round of Shifts

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Gardner, manager of the Sulphide Corporation, said to-day that owing to shortage of water the Central mill was closed at the conclusion of…

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