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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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Accident at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

E. Clarke, when engaged in mullocking at the South mine last night, fell through three sets of timber, severe injuries to the head and back being…

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The Coal Industry Miners Are in Opposition to Any Changed Conditions Strike a Possibility Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

A strike on the coalfields is a distinct possibility as a result of the decision of the miners not to accept the Government's proposal for the…

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Miners' Federation to Meet on February 5 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. D. Rees, president of the Miners' Federation, when asked as to the federation's intentions, replied: "It is not our move. The Premier…

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Gold in South Australia Find Near Mannahill Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 2

Several men from the city, including the directors of the Buffalo mine at Wadnaminga, are inspecting the new find recently made by Mr. Allen on the…

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The Coal Industry (Continued from Page 1.) S.A. Premiers' Comment on Tenders for Coal N.S.W. Premier Defended Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. R. L. Butler, the Premier. stated emphatically to-day that the Government will not extend the time for the receipt of tenders for coal beyond…

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INDUSTRIAL A.W.U. AND A.L.P. Northern Miners Oppose Reconciliation Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

The northern miners believe that any reconciliation between the A.W.U. and the A.L.P. will react to their disadvantage…

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Labor Politicians Blamed for Attitude of Miners Statement by Mr. Bavin Mr. Lang Makes a Reply Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, made a long statement yesterday attacking Labor members of the Legislative Assembly and blaming them for the…

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Departure for Melbourne of the State Premier Mr. Farrar to Confer with Mining Companies Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1929 · page 1

There is considerable speculation in political circles in regard to the departure of Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, for Melbourne last night…

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Buffalo Gold Mine Rich Gold Is Visible at Bottom of Shaft Mannahill

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

In company with Mr. S. D. Davis, the board of directors, accompanied by other visitors from Adelaide, inspected the Buffalo gold mine to-day…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

Ray Wilson fell off a bridge when working at the South mine to-day and injured his hip. He was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital, where he…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

John Potts injured his grom by falling down a ladderway at the North mine last night. He was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital for…

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Notes and Commewts Coal for South Australia.—

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 2

Tenders for the supply of 800,000 tons of coal to the South Australian Government close at the end of the month. That gives Mr. Bavin, the…

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Commission of Inquiry Is Wanted by Miners Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

The Miners' Federation has asked Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, to appoint a commission of inquiry into the coal industry. In a letter to Mr…

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New Zealand Government Likely to Buy English Coal Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

Statements were made yesterday that the New Zealand Government is considering the question of importing English coal. If this is correct it will be…

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The Coal Industry New Proposals Expected From State Government Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

The opinion was expressed yesterday that no definite action will be taken by the coal owners to seek a reduction in wages within a month and that in…

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Wages on the Mines Index Number Is 1667 for Fourth Quarter of 1928 Basic Wage Unchanged

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 1

Mr. F. C. Allen, secretary of the Mining Managers' Association, writes: "The Commonwealth Statistician's cost of living index number for the…

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The Coal Industry (Continued from Page 1.) Labor Politician Replies to Criticism of Mr. Bavin Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. Hamilton Knight, Labor member for Lithgow, takes strong exception to Mr. T. R. Bavin's castigation of Parliamentary Labor members for…

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The Silverspur Mine Railway to Be Built

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

The Queensland Parliamentary Committee of Public Works has recommended the construction of a railway from Inglewood, on the…

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The Mines Agreement Request for Conference Still Under Consideration

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 2

A letter from the Mining Managers' Association was presented to the meeting of the Barrier Industrial Council on Thursday night stating that the…

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S.A Coal Tenders No Extension of Time Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 January 1929 · page 1

Following the receipt of a letter from Mr. T. R. Bavin seeking an extension of time for South Australian coal tenders. Mr. R. L. Butler. the…

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