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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

1,454 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 10 of 73

The Coal Industry A, Large Finance Closed by the B.H.P. Company Coal Mines to Close Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

One of the large furnaces of the Broken Hill Proprietary Company closed down yesterday following the company's usual procedure in times of…

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Mining in Queensland Royal Commission Has Been Appointed. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 2

The personnel of the Royal Commission to inquire into the nuning industry was announced by the Premier to-day. The commissioners are Mr. A. A…

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The Coal Industry Scheme for Federal Bounty Said to Be Unconstitutional Vic. Will Protect Herself Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

Replying to a deputation from the Victorian Chamber of Mines to-day Sir William M'Pherson, the Premier, said in his any move to export…

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New Zealand Mining Fatality Man Is Overwhelmed by Rush Boiling Water Wellington (N.Z.), March 7

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

John Bell was killed at the Westport Company's mine, New" Zealand, through an inrush of boiling water from a fire in a section of the colliery…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

M. Ragiavich, a miner, ricked his back when lifting a machine at the North mine to-day. He was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital, and…

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British Idle Miners Absorbed in Two Years Says Prime Minister (Special to "The Miner.") London, March 7

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 4

Mr. S. Baldwin, the Prime Minister, has prophesied that within two years all the unemployed miners will be absorbed in other areas. He made the…

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Earthquake in W.A. Cause of Fall of Ground in South Kalgurli Mine Two Men Injured Kalgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

A severe earth tremor passed through the Golden Mile mines this morning. It caused a fall of ground in the South Kalgurli mine on the…

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The Coal Industry 125 Men to Be Dismissed From Cardiff Borehole Due to Slackness of Trade Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

The Cardiff borehole, one of the largest northern district collieries controlled by interests outside the Owners' Association, has decided to give 125…

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The South Mine Reconstruction Scheme for the Treatment Plants

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

The South Company has in hand an amoitious reconstruction scheme which is expected to eventually replace the existing ore treatment plants…

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The South Mine Reconstruction Scheme for the Treatment Plants

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 1

The South Company has in hand an ambitious reconstruction scheme which is expected to eventually replace the existing ore treatment plants…

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The Coal Industry Refusal to Negotiate with Union Leaders Union Official's Comment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

Mr. D. Rees, president of the Miners' Federation, to-day refused to comment on the announcement by Mr. M'Donald that he had finished…

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The Coal Industry Refusal to Negotiate with Union Leaders Union Official's Comment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 1

Mr. D. Rees, president of the Miners' Federation, to-day refused to comment on the announcement by Mr. M'Donald that he had finished…

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Miners Select Accountant to Investigate Profits Will Not Be Shown Books Says Owners' President Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 2

It was stated last night that the Miners' Federation has appointed an accountant who has a good knowledge of the coal mining industry to…

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Miners Select Accountant to Investigate Profits Will Not Be Shown Books Says Owners' President Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 1

It was stated last night that the Miners' Federation has appointed an accountant who has a good knowledge of the coal mining industry to…

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British Idle Miners Absorbed in Two Years Says Prime Minister (Special to "The Miner.") London, March 7

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 March 1929 · page 6

Mr. S. Baldwin the Prime Minister, has prophesied that within two years all the unemployed miners will be absorbed in other areas. He made the…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

At the South mine about 11 o'clock this morning. D. S. Noble was shifting an old foundation at the new mill, when an iron girder fell on his ankle…

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Coal Industry the Proposed Enquiry Into Profits of Owners Miners Are Not Allowed to Select an Accountant Canberra

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

The request of the coal miners for the right to select their own accountant to examine the coal miners' accounts has been refused by Mr. S. M…

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Barrier Miner Monday, March 11, 1929. the Coal Dispute

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 2

The difference in the coal industry between employers and employees is on, and there is every indication that it will be a lengthy one unless one side…

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Direct Negotiation by Owners with Miners Union Officials Will Resist Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 March 1929 · page 1

Trades Hall officials state that any attempt by the colliery owners to negotiate directly with the miners will be resisted. They also expressed their…

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Coal Industry Questions by Mr. James in House of Representatives Alleged Cut in Prices by Associated Collieries Canberra

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 1

In the House of Representatives yesterday Mr. R. James asked Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, if, in view of the fact that last year the…

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