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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Canadian Mine Fire Verdict of Gross Neglect Against Management, Vancouver, March 23

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 1

The coroner's jury at Timmins, Ontario, which inquired into the Hollinger mine fire disaster in which 39 men lost their lives, has charged "gross…

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Central Mine Accident Patients Are Progressing

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. Alick Coombe, who was burned severely in the accident at the Central mine yesterday, is a married man 25 years if age, residing at 508…

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Mexico Mining Disaster Twenty-six Miners Dead the Sole Survivor Rescued After 16 DAYS (Special to "The Miner.") Mexico City, March 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 March 1928 · page 1

Twenty-six miners perished and only one was saved when fire and flood wrecked the Aurora mine at Tezinthan, The sole survivor was rescued after…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 March 1928 · page 3

J. Palmer had his ankle wrenched by it getting caught between two trucks when he was working on the 1400ft. level of the North mine last…

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Coal Mine for Sale

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

A colliery—lock, stock and barrel— was offered for sale at auction on Wednesday (says the Sydney "Sun"). The mine was the Redhead collieries,…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 3

W. Ferguson jammed a thumb when he was caging a truck at the North mine las night. He was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital, where his…

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650 Notices of Dismissal at Aberdare Colliery Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 1

Notices of dismissal will be served on 650 employees at the Aberdare Central colliery to-morrow…

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Coal Mining Industry Appeal by the Owners Against Award for Staff Must Be Re-adjustment Is Statement of Owner Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. C. M. M'Donald, addressing the Deputy Industrial Commissioner regarding the appeal of the coal mine owners against an award and…

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Central Mine Accident Action by F.e.d. & F.a

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 1

Following the accident at the Central mine on Tuesday last, when Messrs. Alfred Acres and Alick Coombe were severely burned by the fumes…

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Gold Mining in W.a. Rich Ore at Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

Mr. E. M'Cahon, owner of the Great Hope mine, Mount Monger, on Thursday brought to Kalgoorlie some remarkably rich ore which had been…

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Gold Mining in W.a. Rich Ore at Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 1

Mr. E. M'Cahon, owner of the Great Hope mine. Mount Monger, on Thursday brought to Kalgoorlie some remarkably rich ore which had been…

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Development Work at Pinnacles Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 March 1928 · page 2

The members of the staffs of the Junction North and Pinnacles mines who were retained by the company are now employed in carrying out a policy…

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South Mine Dividend 1/ a Share

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 April 1928 · page 4

Broken Hill South Ltd. has declared a dividend of 1/ a share, payable on May 25, 1928. Transfer books will close at the company's offices on April…

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Gold Miking in W.a. Oroya North Blocks to Cease Baling Other Mines May Be Flooded

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

Consternation has been caused on the Golden Mile by an announcement that baling is to cease on the Oroya North Block, on April 7. These…

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South Mine Dividend 1/ a Share

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 2

Broken Hill South Ltd. has declared a dividend of 1/ a share, payable on May 25, 1928. Transfer books will close at the company's offices on April…

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Diamond Hill Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

The manager of the Diamond Hill mine. Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, reports:—No. 2 level main shaft.—The north drive has been extended to 177…

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Big Hill Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 April 1928 · page 2

The manager of the Big Hill mine, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, reports:- The rise off the east crosscut has been extended to 8ft. in spurry formation…

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General Cables Miners' Relief Fund Reaches £37,000 (A.P.A. Message.) London, April 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 2

The fund for destitute miners and their families has reached £37,000. The Prince of Wales contributed £250…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 2

T. Peak, an enginedriver, fell off a shafting at the Central mine early on Monday morning, injuring his leg. He was taken in the ambulance to the…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 April 1928 · page 4

W. Stone fell over an embankment when riding to work at the North mine this morning, a thumb being severely injured. He was taken in the…

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