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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Arctic Flight Gold Medal for Wilkins From American Society (A.p.a. Message.) Montreal, April 25

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 1

A New York message says that the American Geographical Society has awarded the Morse sold medal to Captain Wilkins in recognition of his…

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New Guinea Goldfield Miner Advises Caution

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. Pierce, who returned to Cairns last week, atter five years' experience in New Guinea, advises Australians to wait 12 months before…

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Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

It has been rumored for some days that the Proprietary mine intended to reopen productive operations in the very near future. When Mr. R. T…

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Queensland Floods Two More Bodies Found Damage at Coal Mine Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

Two more bodies, believed to b[?] those of Mrs. Williams, Junior, and the remaining child of the family, who disappeared when Muldoon's farm was…

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Industrial Coal Mining Industry Owners Deny Responsibility for Present Depression Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 1

Mr. C. L. M'Donald, chairman of the Northern Collieries Association, denies that the coal owners are deliberately causing the present depression…

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Mining in Canada

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada, which controls the Sullivan and other important, mines, is One of the largest…

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Explosion of Gas in Queensland Mine Three Men Injured Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

A message from Emerald, Queensland, states that in an explosion of gas at Balmoral colliery, three miners suffered serious injuries. There were:…

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Explosion of Gas in Queensland Mine Three Men Injured Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 April 1928 · page 6

A message from Emerald Queensland, states that in an explosion of gas, at Balmoral colliery, three miners suffered serious injuries. There were:…

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Coal Miners' Federation Internal Dissensions Lodges' Refusal to Pay More Levels

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 4

With the revolt against the high levies in the southern districts and threats of secession by the Queensland branch, the central council of the…

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Mt. Isa Mines British Investors Confident Loudon, April 26

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 April 1928 · page 2

Mr. Leslie Urquhart, presiding at a meeting of the Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Limited, which last year purchased 750,000 Mount Isa shares, said…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 2

Albert Gross had a fooa injured by a stone, which fell on it while he was working on the British mine this morning. He was taken in the ambulance…

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Football British Mine Club

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 4

The football season for the British Mine Club opened last Sunday, when the team was set down to play the Pinnacles team at the Pinnacle's. Owing…

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Wages on the Mines Index Number 18 1711 for First Quarter of 1923 Basic Wage to Be 16/7 a Shift

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 May 1928 · page 1

Mr. F. G. Allen, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association, writes: The Commonwealth. Statistician's cost of living index number for the…

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Mr. Horsington's Attack on Mining Companies Sinister Motives Alleged for Closing of Mines Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly last night Mr. E. M. Horsington made an attack on three mining companies at Broken Hill for closing down their…

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Govt. Steamer Converted From Coal to Oil Burner

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 4

The work of converting the lighthouse steamer Cape Leeuwin from a coal to an oil burner has been successfully completed, (says a Brisbane…

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The Labor Party Miners' Delegates Condemn the Easter Conference "A Farce and Insult" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 May 1928 · page 1

Strong condemnation of the manner in which the Easter conference of the A.L.P. was conducted is contained in the report of six miners' delegates…

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The Local Mines and Metal Prices British Mine May Close Statement by Mr. Emery

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

If there is no improvement in metal prices in the near future, the British mine will have to close down. This information was given to a "Miner"…

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[?]Rest in Micara[?] Raiders Blow Up Gold Mines (A.p.a. Message.) Vancouver, May 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 1

A Bluefields (Nicaragua) message says that two American-owned gold mines in Northern Nicaragua were completely destroyed by a band of…

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Govt. Steamer Converted From Coal to Oil Burner

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 4

The work of converting the lighthouse steamer Cape Leeuwin from a coal to an oil burner has been successfully completed (says a Brisbane…

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The Mines Agreement. Managers and Unions to Meet During Next Week

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

In answer to a question. Mr. Emery said that no reply had yet been sent to the Industrial Council regarding the resumption of the conference, but he…

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