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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1929

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The Coal Industry Decision of the Unions to Resist Cut in Wages Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1929 · page 1

A conference of combined unions connected with the coal mining industry carried a resolution yesterday unanimously pledging themselves to…

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Killed at Colliery Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

William Bilkey(62) was instantly killed by a fall of stone in the Cobar tunnel colliery at Lithgow. His skull was fractured and his neck broken…

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Katoomba Colliery Not Likely to Close No Stoppage for Three Years Katoomba

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

It is unlikely that any dispute in the coal industry will affect the Katoomba colliery, as all the miners engaged tnere are shareholders in the…

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The Coal Industry Commonwealth Government Will Appoint Commission Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

In the debate on the coal question in the House of Representatives yesterday. Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, said a reduction in the price of…

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Cold in Europe Melting Ice Crashes Down Colliery Shaft (Special to "The Miner.") Two Men Killed London, February 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Among tte thaw tragedies to-day were the deaths of two Brentwood (Nottingbanishire) colliery workers. A mass of melting ice crashed down the…

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The Coal Industry Conditions in Britain Said to Be Extremely Bad London, December 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 4

Sir Arthur Lowry, chief inspector to the Ministry of Health, and Sir J. Pearse chief medical officer, described conditions on the South Wales…

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Conditional Appointment of Royal Commission Reduction in Price of Coal by 5/ a Ton Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1929 · page 1

It is reported in Sydney that Mr. S. M. Bruce's offer to appoint a Royal Commision to inquire into the coal industry has an important condition…

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Killed at Colliery Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 6

William Bilkey (62) was instantly killed by a fall; of stone in the Cobar tunnel colliery at Lithgow. His skull was fractured and his neck broken…

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The Coal Industry Notices of Dismissal Northern Coal Owners Will Not Withdraw Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

It was stated yesterday that the northern coal owners are disinclined to withdraw the notices of dismissal to the miners…

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The Coal Industry Notices of Dismissal Northern Coal Owners Will Not Withdraw Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

It was stated yesterday that the northern coal owners are disinclined to withdraw the notices of dismissal to the miners…

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Broken Hill Mine Officials to Make Three Months' Tour

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

Mr. John Adam, underground manager of the Zinc Corporation, left by motor ear to-day for Mildura from where he will go to Melbourne and…

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Broken Hill Mine Officials to Make Three Months' Tour

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 2

Mr. John Adam, underground manager of the Zinc Corporation, left by motor car to-day for Mildura from where he will go to Melbourne and…

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The Coal Industry Conditions in Britain Said to Be Extremely Bad London, December 21

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 6

Sir Arthur Lowry, chief inspector to the Ministry of Health, and Sir J. Pearse, chief medical officer, described conditions on the South Wales…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Latest Issue. Cold in Europe Melting Ice Crashes Down Colliery Shaft Two Men Killed (Special to "The Miner.") London, February 21

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 6

Among the thaw tragedies to-day Were the deaths of two Brentwood (Nottinghamshire) colliery workers. A mass of melting ice crashed down the…

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Gold in Europe [?]Ce Jam on French River Cleared with Gelignite (Special to "The Miner") Paris, February 22

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1929 · page 1

By exploding gelignite cartridges, engineers of the Versailles garrison blew up an ice jam which for two weeks has blocked the River Marne…

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The Coal Industry Council of Mining Unions Opposes Gedneral Strike Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 1

The Unity Council of Mining Unions has decided to take measures to discipline members taking part in the preparations for a general strike. It has…

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Coal Industry Conference at Canberra. Address by Mr. Bruce Canberra

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1929 · page 4

Eighteen delegates attended the coal conference, which was opened at Canberra to-day, at the invitation of Mr. S. M. Bruce. Prime Minister, to settle…

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The Mines Department Coal Output Lowest Since the Year 1919 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 3

Captain Chaffey, the Minister for Mines, last night made available a statement of the value of metals and minerals in New South Wales won…

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The Coal Industry Notices to Miners Likely To Be Withdrawn Report Not Confirmed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 1

It is unofficially believed in mining circles in Sydney that pending an in quiry into the coal mining industry the owners will withdraw tue notices of…

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John Darling Colliery Notices of Dismissal Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1929 · page 1

It is stated in Newcastle that notices of dismissal have been issued to the employees at the Broken Hill Proprietary Company's colliery, John…

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