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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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The Catamaran Mine to Be Worked by Miners Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Negotiations have been completed for the control of the Catamaran mine, Tasmania, by miners on a collective control basis. It is anticipated that…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 1

Peter Panezza, when barring down on the 500ft. level of the South Blocks last night, ricked his back and injured his side. He was taken in the…

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No Tender Received for Mount Morgan Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

In connection with the advertisements calling for tenders for the purchase of mine plant, equipment, freehold lands, leases, etc., of the Mount…

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Men on the Mines Figures for January

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

The number of men employed along the line of lode at the end of January was 4367, or 139 more than was the case at the end of December, and 1539…

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Royalty on New Guinea Gold Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

An ordinance was published at Canberra yesterday increasing the amount of royalty payable on gold won in the territory of New Guinea from 1 per…

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Average Price of Lead No Bonus for Mine Workers

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. F. G. Allen, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association, writes: The average London price of lead (spot and forward) for the month of…

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Gold Output in W.a. for Month of January

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

The output of fine gold in West Australia during January was approximately 28,560oz., compared with 38,843oz. for December, and 27,024oz. for…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 1

W. H. Byrnes was struck on the head with a stone while boring at the South, Blocks last night. He was taken in the ambulance to the…

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Power for Mines Change Over Predicted From Coal to Oil Plant to Cost Hale a Million

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

A scheme to provide an oil plant to give cheaper power for the Broken Hill mines is likely to materialise in the near future (says the…

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Power for Mines [?]Hange Over Predicted From Coal to Oil Plant to Cost Half a Million

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

A scheme to provide an oil plant to give cheaper power for the Broken Hill mines is likely to materialise in the near [?]ture (says the…

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Soviet Affairs Report Is Confirmed of Mines in Black Sea Constantinople, February 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 1

Sir George Clerk (British Ambassador at Constantinople) confirms the report that the Soviet Government is laying mines in the Black Sea…

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Soviet Affairs Report Is Confirmed of Mines in Black Sea Constantinop[?]e, February 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

Sir George Clerk (British Ambassador at Constantinople) confirms the report that the Soviet Government is laying inineg in the Black Sea…

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Big Consignment of Gold for Secret Destination (Special to "The Miner.") Riga, February 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

A detachment of Soviet troops escorted from Moscow 203 cases containing roubles to the value of £5,000,000. This was the largest consignment of…

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Big Consignment of Gold for Secret Destination (Special to "The Miner.") Riga, February 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 1

A detachment of Soviet troops escorted from Moscow 203 cases containing roubles to the value of £5,000,000. This was the largest consignment of…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 1

J. Fisher fell down a laddenray at the South mine to-day, beaking two ribs. He was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital, and after receiving…

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The Mines Agreement Conference May Resume on Friday Next

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 1

Messrs. W. L. Baillieu and T. B. Birkbeck are amone the mining men who are to arrive to-morrow morning. It is understood that they are coming…

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Foreigners in Mines Reported Action Taken by W.i.u. Officials

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 2

It is common knowledge that on most of the mines now working the Southern European workers are being gradually eliminated in order to make…

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The Catamaran Mine. Profit Shaeing Scheme Likely to Cause Trouble Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 1

Doubt appears to have arisen in regard, to the miner's agreement for working the Catamaran colliery, Tasmania. It is suggested that the…

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North Mine Mill Can Cope with British Ore Is Statement of Mr. Emery

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 1

It has been stated that since the North mine mill has been treating the ore from the British mine it has beenunable to cope with the demands made…

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Inspection of Mines Directors and Managers to Arrive To-morrow Sir Robert Horne in Party Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 4

A large party of directors and managers of Broken Hill mines arrived in Adelaide this morning from Melbourne. They will proceed to Broken…

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