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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1928

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

L. Hancock, a timberman, was cutting timber on the 500ft. level of the Central mine last night when the axe slipped and cut his left thumb. He…

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Protest From Edie-creek at Higher Gold Royalty

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

The Edie Greek-miners held an indignation meeting on Sunday, when it was decided to send a wireless message to the Minister for Home and…

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Protest From Edie Creek at Higher Gold Royalty

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

The Edie Creek miners held an indignation meeting on Sunday, when it was decided to send a wireless message to the Minister for Home and…

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Coal for Kew Zealud Reposted Newcastle Sale Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 1

It was reported yesterday that 60,000 tons of coal had been purchased by the New Zealand Government for use on its railway…

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150 Men Leave Work at Stockton Colliery First Stop for Two Years Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 1

The dismissal of a wheeler at the Stockton Borehole colliery yesterday caused 150 men to walk out. This is the pit concerned in Mr. T. Hoare's…

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150 Men Leave Work at Stockton Colliery First Stop for Two Years Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 2

The dismissal of a wheeler at the Stockton Borehole colliery yesterday caused 150 men to walk out." This is the nit contented is Mr. T. Hoare's…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

Albert Golding suffered injuries to the head and internal injuries through falling through a set of timber while working underground at the South…

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Alleged Payments to Union Officials Mr. Baddeley Leaves Meeting of Pelaw Main Miners Mr. Willis Refused Hearing Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. M. Baddeiey, M.L.A., when aduressing an aggregate meeting of the Pelaw Main miners, stated that there was a conspiracy working against…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

When engaged in filling dirt at the South mine last night, F. Harvey was struck on the hand by a stone which came away from the back, a finger…

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Man Buried to Shoulders in Bin at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

W. Morrissey, a laborer, was buried to the shoulders when barring down a lead bin at the North mine this afternoon, suffering in consequence…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

T. Cropley suffered injuries to the right ear and thigh while working at the North mine to-day. It is stated that he slipped down a dump and…

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New Mining Agreement

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 1

It is understood that Mr. R. E. Quintrell, who is at present in Sydney and will not get back before Tuesday morning, has asked officers of…

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Mines on Golden Mile, W.A. Resume Work To-morrow. Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

Operations on the mines of the Golden Mile have been at a standstill since the recent cyclone, which cut off the electric power service. The service…

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New Guinea Gold Alluvial Almost Worked Out Says Warden of Mines

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

That the Edie Creek goldfield, in New Guinea, has a tremendous future is the opinion of Air. [?]. D. M'Lean, Warden of Mines on the field, who is…

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Guinea Gold Shares

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

"M.H." Adelaide, writes in the Adelaide "News" as follows.—Much comment has been caused by the drop in the value of Guinea Gold shares on…

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The Coal Industry Discussion by Owners of Unsatisfactory Condition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 1

Representatives of the coal min[?]owners yesterday discussed the unsatisfactory Dosition in the industry in New South Wales. No finality was reached…

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Old Colliery Flooded Another Threatened Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. Hoare, check inspector of the Northern coal mining district, reports that there is more than 800ft. of flood waters iii the old South…

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Old Colliery Flooded Another Threatened Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 1

Mr. J. Hoare, check inspector of the Northern coal mining district, reports that there is more than 800ft. of flood waters in the old South…

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Buried by Fall of Coal Cessnock

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 1

Walter M'Donald, a miner, had a narrow escape from death in the Aberdare Extended colliery yesterday. A fall of coal completely buried him, but…

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Buried by Fall of Coal Cessnock

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 2

Walter M'Donald, a miner, had a Cirrow escape from death in the Aberdare Extended colliery yesterday. A fall of coal completely buried him, but…

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