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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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British Miners' Secretary Thanks Prince of Wales for Support of Miners (Special to "The Miner.") London, April 18

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

How the Prince of Wales won another devoted adherent in Mr. A. J. Cook, secretary of the Miners' Federation, was revealed at a luncheon…

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Strike at a Colliery Objection to Horse's Breath 400 Men Involved Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

A strike occurred at the Wallarah colliery, Katherine Hill Bay, because two miners consider a horse in the mine has a bad breath. Over 400 men…

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The Coal Industry Deadlock Was Reached at Conference Yesterday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 1

The coal conference broke down yesterday afternoon and adjourned sine die. lt was agreed, however, that the owners' representatives should give…

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The Mines Agreement Proposal of Companies Referred to the Unions Industrial Council Decision

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 2

The Barrier Industrial Council at its meeting last night decided to accept the offer of the mining companies regarding the waiving of the 21 diseases…

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The Coal Industry Refusal by Mr. M'donald to Comment on Position Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 4

Mr. C. M. M'Donald, chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association, stated to-day that he had "nothing to say" regarding the failure of the coal…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 2

A. Edwards fell off a ladder and suffered injuries to his shoulder when he was working at the Central mine at about 6 o'clock last night. He was…

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Strike at a Colliery Objection to Horse's Breath 400 Men Involved Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 6

A strike occurred at the Wallarah colliery. Katherine Hill Bay, because two miners consider a horse in the mine has a bad breath. Over 400 men…

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The Coal Industry Union Officers Complain About Detective Agency Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 8

Mr. D. Rees, the general president, and Mr. Davies, the secretary of the Coal Miners' Federation, issued a joint statement yesterday alleging that a…

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The Coal Industry Union Officers Complain About Detective Agency Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 1

Mr. D. Rees, the general president, and Mr. Davies, the secretary of the Coal Miners' Federation, issued a joint statement yesterday alleging that a…

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The Coal Industry Refusal by Mr. M'donald to Comment on Position Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 April 1929 · page 6

Mr. C. M. M'Donald, chairman of the Northern Collieries' Association, stated to-day that he had "nothing to say" regarding the failure of the coal…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 1

Frank Robinson had his scalp lacerated by a stone which fell on it when he was working on the 900ft. level of the South mine this afternoon. After…

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The Coal Industry No Useful Purpose by Reopening the Mines Statement by an Owner Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 4

Further statements were issued today by the mine owners. The chairman of the Collieries Association, Mr. C. M'Donald, said:—"The present…

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Mining for Copper Moonta Co. Registered Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 4

Following the recent improvement in the market for copper, a company was registered in Adelaide to-day to develop a number of leases and to erect…

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The Mines Agreement Acceptance by W.i.u. Members of Proposals of Companies

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 3

The following is reprinted from the official newspaper of the W.I.U.— At a mass meeting of the W.I.U. yesterday afternoon it was decided…

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New Gold Discovery Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 1

The Mines Department has received an official report that prospector Sinclair found rich ore in a 3ft. lode at a depth of 28ft. at Ralph's Patch in…

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British Miners' Secretary Heckled by Communists "Hobnobbed with Prince" London, April 21

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 3

When speaking at Bradford to-day Mr. A. J. Cook (secretary of the Miners' Federation was severely criticised by Communist interrupters for…

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The Coal Industry No Comment by Owners on New Govt. Proposals Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 4

Mr. D. J. Davies, general secretary of the Miners' Federation, said this morning that he had not yet had the official Government intimation of the…

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Coal Industry State and Federal Govts. May Pay Extra 1/ a Ton Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 April 1929 · page 2

It is considered likely that the State and Commonwealth Governments will agree to pay another shilling a ton between them in order…

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Block 14 Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 2

Talk is becoming frequent of the early reopening of the Block 14 mine, but when questioned on the matter to-day Mr. F. Voss Smith, the…

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The Coal Industry No More British Coal Bought for S.A. GOVT. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 April 1929 · page 1

Mr. R. L. Butler, the Premier, said to-day that the Government has no intention of taking any action in regard to calling teders for coal…

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