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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Mines Agreement Unions Are to Consider Reply of the Companies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 6

The conference between the Mining Managers' Association and the Barrier Industrial Council regarding wages and conditions to operate along the line of…

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Fatal Accident Young Man at North Mine Buried in Concentrates Inquest Opened

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 2

Thomas Barton (19), who resided at the Federal Palace Hotel, and whose parents are believed to be in Ballarat, lost his life by being buried in a lead…

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New Gold Find in W.a

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 2

A new find has been made at Holleton, or Glenelg Hills, known as Camp View, half a mile from the Great peacon mine (says a Perth message in the…

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Italy Does Not Favor Use of Imported Coal Rome, May 9

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 4

The Minister of National Economy has ordered all factories to use Italian brown coal instead of imported coal, wherever it is technically possible…

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North Mine Fatality (Continued from Page 1.) Accidental Death Is Finding of Jury

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 4

At the Courthouse this afternoon Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M. and coroner, continued the inquest into the death of Thomas Barton, who lost his life at…

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The Coal Industry F.E.D. AND F.A. Organiser Forecasts an Upheaval Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 2

Mr. H. Sutherland organiser for the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association, is of the opinion that an industrial upheaval on the northern…

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Minister for Mines Capt. Chaffey Prepared to Receive Deputations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 2

Captain F. A. Chaffey, Minister for Mines, in a short interview to-day, said that the Government thought it desirable that a…

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The Coal Industry Likely to Be Retrieved Says Assistant Treasurer Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 1

Speaking at Newcastle, Mr. B. S. B. Stevens, Assistant Treasurer, said that there are signs of the coal industry being retrieved. In his opinion an…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 2

J. Dowe had the big toe of his right foot bruised by a truck running over it when he was working on the 970ft. level of the South mine last…

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Minister for Mines Reception of Deputations Last Night and To-day

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 1

Captain F. A. Chaffey, Minister for Mines, last night received a deputation from the racing clubs which brought under his notice the…

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Governor's Visit Underground Inspection of North Mine To-day

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 1

When underground at the North mine to-day, both Sir Dudley de Chair, State Governor, and Lady de Chair took a hand at working one of the…

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Minister for Mines Increased Grant Wanted for Southern Lodes Co. Capt. Chaffey's Reply

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 May 1928 · page 2

Mr. W. H. Riechers, who was introduced by Mr. E. M. Horsington, M.L.A., waited on Captain F. A. Chaffey, Minister for Mines, this…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

Roy Brown, a fitter at the North mine, suffered a compound fracture of a finger when working at the North mine this afternoon, the…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

E. Mahoney had a foot jammed under a truck when working on the 970ft. level of the South mine this morning, resulting in bruises and a sprained…

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Menindie Gold Cup

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 1

In Pellew and Moore's window the John Lewis Gold Cup is at present on view. This trophy was donated by Messrs. J. P. and L. J. Lewis of…

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The Mines Agreement Rejection Recommended of Offer of the Companies Industrial Council Decision

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 3

Delegates to the conference between the Mining Managers' Association and the Barrier Industrial Council regarding wages and conditions to operate…

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Minister for Mines Deputations Received Govt. Grant Wanted to Fence M'culloch Park

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 1

At the Freemasons' Hotel yesterday evening Mr. E. M. Horsington, M.L.A., introduced to Captain F. A. Chaffey, Minister for Mines, a…

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Miners' Convention New Leaders Abe Wanted by Militant Minority Also a Six-hour Day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 4

The miners' section of what is termed "the militant minority movement of New South Wales" has instructed its delegates to the Miners'…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 6

Roy Brown, a fitter at the North mine, suffered a compound fracture of a finger when working at the North mine yesterday afternoon, the…

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Strike at State Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 May 1928 · page 2

The State mine was idle on Wednesday as the result of a dispute which originated with the day workmen on Tuesday (says a Lithgow message in…

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