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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

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Men on the Mines Figures for March

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 1

The number of men employed along the line of lode at the end of March was 5040, or 20 less than was the case at the end of February. The…

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Bonus on Gold Advocated in W.A. Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 2

Speaking at Holleton, Mr. W. S. Munsie. the Minitter for Minea, said that no bonus could be so amply jo[?] tined as a gold bonus. He said he…

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Communist Pamphlet on Northern Coalfield Miners Urged to Fight on Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 1

A pamphlet is being distributed by the Communist party throughout the northern coalfields urging the miners to repudiate the terms of the…

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The Coal Crisis No Resumption Likely Until After Easter Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 1

Although no official statement has been made, it is generally recognised that no mines on thc northern coalfields will resume work before Easter,…

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Explosion in Coal Mine at Elouges, Belgium 13 KILLED: 8 INJURED Brussels, April 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 2

Thirteen men were killed and eight injured by an explosion of fire damp in a coal mine at Elouges following the firing of a charge of dynamite. King…

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The Coal Crisis Victoria Rejects the Levy Proposal Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 1

The Melbourne Trades Hall Council has rejected the A.C.T.U.'s proposal for levies on trade unionists to assist the New South Wales miners…

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The Coal Crisis Victoria Rejects the Levy Proposal Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 2

The Melbourne Trades Hall Council has rejected the A.C.T.U.'s proposal for levies on trade unionists to assist the New South Wales miners…

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Gold in New Guinea Two Australians in Quest Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 2

Recently Mr. J. Thomson prominent in the Yampi Sound and local mining circles, joined Mr. A D. M'lennan in an interesting expedition, and the…

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Explosioii in Goal Mine at Elouges, Belgium 13 Killed: S Injured Brussels, April 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 1

Thirteen men wer killed and eight injured by an explosion of fire damp in a coal [?]ne at Elouges following the firing of a charge of dynamite. King…

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Exports of Gold Total Gone and to Go Amounts to £24.700,000 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1930 · page 1

Shipments ot gold from Australia since July and others which now have been arranged win bring the total amount exported to £21,700,000. Sir…

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Latest News Issue Meetings of Coal Miners [?] [?] [?]

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 4

Newcastle, Monday Aggregate meeting of the moiners at [?] [?]…

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The Proprietary Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 2

Mr. R. T. Slee, manager of the Proprietary mine, when approached today and asked whether a rumor that the men engaged on a section of the…

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Mining in New Guinea Alleged the Displacement of Whites by Italians a D[?]los Says Prime Minister

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 2

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Some Mines Are Likely to Reopen Next Week Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 1

The owners threat to reopen some of the mines in the event of a rejection of the compromise terms has caused much discussion. It had been…

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The Coal Crisis Meetings Held To-day More Gatherings Reject the Compromise Terms Mr. Rees on Communists Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 1

Aggregato meetings of miners at Cessnock and Paxton to-day rejected the compromiso terms by large majorities…

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Latest News Issue the Coal Crisis Compromise Terms Dejection Reported To-day by Three Meetings of Men Acceptance by Paxton Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 4

Five aggregate Meetings were held on the northern coalfields to-day, when the compromise term were discussied. [?], Abermain and Branxton…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 2

V. Gregovie sufferd a lacerated hand when a stone he was lifting broke and a piece struck his hand…

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World Gold Production Figures for S. Africa

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 2

The world's production of gold is estimated to have been £88,500,000 in 1929. The highest production was reached in 1915, with an output valued…

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Kurri Miners Reject the Compromise Terms Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 1

At a miners aggregate meeting at Kurri Kurri yesterday the compromise terms were rejected by an overwhelm, ing majority…

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The Coal Crisis Rejection of Peace Terms a Shock to Business Men Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1930 · page 1

The decision of the wal miners to reject the peace terms came as a tremendous shock to business people on the coalfields. A strong conviction prevails…

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