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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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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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Conference Is Continued of Mine Owners and Men Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

The conference between employers and employees in the coal industry was resumed this morning. Mr. E. H. Farrer, Minister for…

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The Coal Conference Disclaimer by Mr. Rees of Newspaper Report

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 4

On Monday last "The Miner" reprinted a Sydney message to the "Advertiser" concerning the coal conference, which stated that both Mr…

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Mining in Far East New Company Formed (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 29

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

The Anglo-Oriental Corporation, with a capital of £1,500,000, has been formed to acquire the tin and other mining interests of the Anglo-Oriental…

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The Water Supply Mines and the Town Served From Stephens Creek Umberumberka Repairs May Be Finished To-morrow Economy Is Stressed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. A. J. Triggs, district engineer, to-day made the following statement with regard to tht cessation of pumping from Umberumberka reservoir:—…

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Strike of Coal Miners Over Hospital Appointment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 4

Miners at the Scarborough colliery, Wollongong, went on strike yesterday apparently with the sole object of bringing under the notice of the…

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Monarch Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

Diamond drilling has been temporarily suspended at the Monarch mine, Pinnacles, waiting for materials wanted for the diamond drills…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 1

At the Central mine this morning at 10 o'clock M. Boskovich suffered a crushed finger as a result of a stone falling on it. After being taken in the…

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Coal Conference Mr. Hoare's Allegations Against Mine Owners an Inquiry Demanded Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 1

The conference between employers and employees in the coal industry was continued yesterday afternoon. Mr. E. H. Farrar, Minister for…

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The North Mine Truck Leaves the Cage and Damages the Shaft

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

A truck becoming dislodged from the cage in the shaft at the North mine on Wednesday night resulted in so much damage to the shaft timbers…

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Diamonds in S. Africa a Rich Discovery State Mine Proposed (A.p.a. Message.) Capetown, March 1

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

A casual inquiry in the South African Parliament regarding an expenditure of £2500 elicited from the Ministor of Mines that it had been devoted…

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The Water Supply Break at Umberumberka May Be Repaired To-day Mines Have to Close Down Owing to Water Shortage

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 2

The cessation of pumping from Umberumberka reservoir has resulted in a stoppage of the operations of the "Big Three" for over the week-end at…

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Strike of Coal Miners Over Hospital Appointment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 6

Miners at the Scarborough colliery, Wollongong, went on strike yesterday apparently with the sole object of bringing under the notice of the…

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Mines to Resume

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 1

The South North, and Zinc Corporation, which were compelled to close down as a result of the water shortage, will resume usual operations as from…

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Mines to Resume

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 2

The South North, and Zinc Corporation, which were compelled to close down as a result of the water shortage, will resume usual operations as from…

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The Central Mine Report of Closing Denied by the Manager

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 1

A widely circulated rumor which has disturbed citizens and business people that the Central mine is to close shortly has been going the rounds of…

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The Central Mine Report of Closing Denied by the Manager

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 2

A widely circulated rumor which has disturbed citizens and business people that the Central mine is to close shortly has been going the rounds of…

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Mining in W.a. Rich Reef at Menzies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 1

Messrs. Collier and Reilly, who barely a month ago recovered 840oz. of [?]old from 40 tons of ore at the Golden Age mine, Menzies (says a Kalgoorlie…

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Mining in W.a. Rich Reef at Menzies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 2

Messrs. Coiner and Reilly, who barely a month ago recovered 340oz. of gold from 40 tons of ore at the Golden Age mine, Meneies (says a Kalgoorlie…

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Coal Conference Collective Contracting Statement by Owners on Cost of Stoppages Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 1

At the coal conference yesterday afternoon Mr. D. J. Davies, of the Miners Federation central council, expressed the opinion that collective…

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