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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Edie Cheek Gold General Wisdom's Report About Conditions on Field

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 January 1929 · page 2

There are about 200 gold seekers on Edie Creek goldfield, and most of them are doing well said the Administrator for the Mandated Territory of New…

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? "Son" O' Mine in Work Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 1

After racing had been concluded at Mentone oh Wednesday Mr. S. Green's English horse, Son o' Mine, who has been on the easy list for some months,…

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New Orchid Found Bronze-gold, Pink and Red Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1929 · page 2

New wild flowers continue to be discovered by keen botanist in Victoria. The latest is the golden orchid, a charming little flower which is to be…

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New Guinea Gold a Partnership Dispute Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 2

A dispute regarding an alleged partnersmp in New Guinea gold claims was beiore Mr. Justice James to-day. Heinrich Carl Wilkie asked for an…

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New Guinea Gold a Partnership Dispute Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 January 1929 · page 2

A dispute regarding an alleged partnership in New Guinea gold claims was before Mr. Justice Jamies to-day. Heinrich Carl Wilkie asked for an…

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Woman Doctor's Heroism in British Colliery a Miner's Life Saved (Special to "The Miner.") London, January 6

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 4

"She did wonders down there," said Father Galbraith, a priest describing the heroism of Dr. Anne Mitchell, who accompanied him on a perilous crawl…

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Wages on the Mines Acceptance of Agreement at Meeting of the W.i.u. Conference to Be Sought About Old Employees

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 3

The following is reprinted from the official newspaper of the Workers' Industrial Union:— A special mass meeting of the W.I.U…

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Four Miners Are Injured in Big Fall of Coal Sydney, Tuesday

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 1

Four Buners were injured by a fall of coal,in the Pelaw Main colliery yesterday. Ben Yates (27). who suffered a compound fracture of the left- leg…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

P. F. Dwyer, a miner on the North mine, suffered injuries to his back when he was struck by a machine when working on the 700ft. level at…

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Mining Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 2

J. Collins, a timberman on the North mine, ran a 5in. nail into his foot when he was working at about 10 o'clock this morning. He was…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

J. Tomeslich had a hand bruised by a stone which fell on it when he was working at the Central mine last night. He was taken in the ambulance…

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Mornington Gold Cup

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 3

Considering that it carried £300 in prize money and that there was a 50 guineas trophy for the owner of the winner, a field of four in the…

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Peninsula Copper Mines Rumored Activity

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 2

The substantial advance in the price of copper is of vast importance to the Moonta and Wallaroo mining district, and speculation is rife as to what the…

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The Mines Agreement Extension Is Accepted by the Industrial Council Conference Is Wanted Regarding 21 Diseases

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 3

The Barrier Industrial Council at its meeting last night decided to accept the offer of the mining companies for an extension for a period of three…

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Council Coal Contracts Consideration Being Given to Matter of Prosecutions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 1

The Chief Civic Commission stated to-day that counsel's opinion had been obtained on the report of Judge Thompson on the recent civic coal inquiry…

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Country West of Darling to Be Subject of Survey Mines Department Decision Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

The Department of Alines has decided to conduct a geological survey of 100 square miles of country west of the Darling. following requests…

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Country West of Darling to Be Subject of Survey Mines Department Decision Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 2

The Department of Mines has decided to conduct a geological survey of 100 square miles of country west of the Darling. following requests…

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Air Transport New Guinea's Record Service to Goldfields

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 3

Something probably unique in the history of modern times is New Guinea's share of the development of air communications (says a Rabaul…

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Fatal Accident Man Caught in Shafting at the South Mine Mill

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 January 1929 · page 1

Allen Wilford Nicholas, who resided with his parents at 115 Hebbardstreet, and who would have celebrated his 21st birthday next week, was…

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Coal Mining Futality Miner Buried at Newcastle Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1929 · page 3

John King (45) was buried by a fall of coal in the John Darling colliery, Newcastle, yesterday. He died while on the way to hospital…

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