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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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The Coal Industry No Notices by Southern or Western Collieries Unions to Meet Tuesday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 2

The southern colliery owners have decided not to issue any dismissal notices at present, but another meeting will be held on Monday. The…

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The Coal Industry Notices of Dismissal Served On the Northern Coalfields 7000 Miners Affected Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 6

Over 7000 miners on the northern coalfields were to-day served with 14 days' notice of dismissal. The notices, which in most cases were enclosed in…

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Barrier Miner Saturday, February 16, 1929. Socialist Mine Strike

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 2

Last Tuesday a number of men employed at the Balmain coal mine went on strike in sympathy with a mechanic who had been dismissed. The incident…

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Mr. P. Tilbrook Dead Was Underground Manager at Proprietary Mine[?]

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 1

Mr. Peter Robert Tilbrook, underground manager at the Proprietary mine, was found dead in his bed early this morning. Mr. Tilbrook performed…

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Mr. P. Tilbrook Dead Was Underground Manager at Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. Peter Robert Tilbrook, underground manager at the Proprietary mine, was found dead in his bed early this morning. Mr. Tilbrook performed…

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Barrier Miner Monday, February 18, 1929. the Coal Miners' Lockout

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 2

About 7000 miners on the northern coalfields of the State have been served with a fortnight's notice of dismissal, and it is understood that another 3000…

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Central Mine Case Both Accused for Trial

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

Beaumont and James Albert White were charged that on February 6, at Broken Hill, they did break and enter a warehouse of the Sulphide…

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The Coal Industry Next Move in the Crisis Being Awaited by Men Conference To-morrow Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1929 · page 1

The next move in the coal crisis is awaited anxiously by the men on the northern fields, and although some of the unions may not be represented at…

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Buffalo Gold Mine Another Rich Patch Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

Another rich patch of gold-bearing quartz was exposed recently when the prospecting shaft on the property of the Buffalo Gold Mining Syndicate at…

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Co-operative Colliery South Kembla Starts Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 2

The South Kembla colliery has resumed operations on a co-operative basis. The men, who are enthusiastic, have appointed a board of…

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The Coal Industry Some Owners Are Likely to Withdraw Dismissals Coal for Adelaide Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

It is reported that there is a likelihood of some owners withdrawing the dismissal notices which they issued to miners last week. This position is…

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State Premiers' Efforts to Reduce Coal Prices Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

At the meeting of the executive of the Associated Chambers of Manufacturers of Australia, Mr. F. N. Simpson, the chairman, said the…

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In Broken Hill Statement by Mr. Emery on the Mines Supplies

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1929 · page 1

When questioned to-day regarding coal supplies for the mines. Mr. C. J. Emery, president of the Mining Managers' Association, said that there need…

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The Coal Industry the Estimated Cost of Closing of Mines Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 1

Twelve thousand pounds a week is the estimate of the State Government's bill for the food relief of families of 12,000 men faced with…

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Treating Dump Material at Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

Reports indicate that the treatment of a dump at the Proprietary mine under the Henderson process has proved successful, the mechanical…

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Mining Officials to Tour

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. John Adam, underground manager of the Zinc Corporation, will leave on Friday night for a tour of the mines of Canada and the United States…

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MINING, &c. the North Dividend 2/ a Share

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 4

The directors of North Broken Hill Limted have declared a dividend of 2/ a share, payable on March 27. Transfer books close on February 27…

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Gold in Europe Many London Houses Are Showing Cracks (Special to "The Miner.") London, February 19

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 4

The prolonged frost has caused the trails of newly-built houses to show signs of cracking, causing householderg great inconvenience. Apparently…

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The Coal Industry Messrs. Bruce and Bavin Confer on the Position Statement of Mr. Bavin on His Return to Sydney Supplies to Be Maintained for Essential Services Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1929 · page 4

Mr. T. R. Bavin, the Premier, returned to Sydney to-day after a conference with Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, on the coal question…

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Dismissal Notices to Northern Miners the Peace Conference to Request Withdrawal Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 3

It was reported last night that the Industrial Peate Conference sitting in camera appointed six members to wait upon the northern colliery owners to…

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