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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1930

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Mining in Rhodesia

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1930 · page 6

Rhodesian production of minerals last rear, according to figures, issued by the Rhodesian Chamber of Mines, was the highest in the history of the…

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Barrier Miner Saturday, April 25, 1930. a Bonus on Gold

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1930 · page 2

The production of gold in Australia has shown a steady drop over a number of years, and there ia no need to go very far back to realise the extent…

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The Coal Crisis Mr. Ohearn. M.L.A.. Favors Resumption of Work West Maintland

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1930 · page 1

[?] at [?] [?] Mr. O'Heam, M.L.A.. admitted that be favored a resumption of work in the mines on…

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Northern Coal Owners to Meet on Tuesday Reopening of Mines Likely to Be Discussed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 1

It was reported to-day that the question of reopening the coal mines will probably be discussed at a meeting of the Northern Collieries'…

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The Coal Crisis Federal Govt. Assistance Wanted for Mine Workers A.L.P. Conference Decision Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 1

At the New South Wales A.L.P. conference on Sunday. Mr. Keller (Southern Miners) moved the suspension of standing orders to consider…

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A Cage Accident at the British Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1930 · page 2

Towards the close of the shift on Friday night some engine trouble developed while ore was being pulled in…

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Fill of Coal in N.Z Mine Two Miners Killed Auckland (N.Z). April 28

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 1

THE miners named Thomas Hart (31) and John Yates were killed at the Rotowarn mine at Huntley, N.Z., by a foll of coal. One body has been…

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Mines and Comments

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 2

A "HOODOO" SHIP— A United States liner with the imposing name of President Harding had a run of misfortune on its recent…

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The Coal Crisis £400 Profit a Fortnight at the Rothbury Mine Statement by Minister Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 1

In an address at Cooma yesterday Mr. Weaver, Minister for Mines, referring to the coal position, declared that the working of the Rothbury coal…

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Discovery of Gold It Bright, Victoria Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 2

Quarta estimated to yield from 10 to. 15 ounces of gold a ton is [?] [?] [?]…

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A Bonus on Gold Demand for Appointment of Committee of Ixquirn Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 2

A meeting of representatives of banks, insurance companies and other financial institution vesterdar decided [?]…

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The Coal Crisis Meeting of the Members of Northern Collieries' Assn. Business Not Disclosed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 1

The Northern Collieries' Association held a meeting yesterday at which it is believed the question of reopening the mines on the northern…

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The Coal Crisis Miners' Central Council Meeting in Sydney To-day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 1

Before the Millers' Central Council resumed its sitting in Sydney to-day Mr. D. Rees, the general president of the Miners' Federation, said he…

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Sporting Menindie Race Meeting Gold Cup Programme

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 1

The gold cap meeting of the Menindie Jockey Club will be held on the river coarse on Saturday, June 21, when stake money totalling £450…

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Mr. J. Ewart Is Resigning As Worth Mine Engineer Will Reside in Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. Ewart, who has been chid engineer at the North mine for about 24 years, will retire from the service of the company On May 16. Mr…

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Canadian Miners for Turkestan Mines

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 1

A Vancouver (British Columbia) cable message in the "Argus" says that Mr. P. E. Persen, a mining engineer, of British Columbia, who has…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 4

S. Collega was driving off a bulk on the 1100ft. level of the Proprietary mine this morning when he struck his, leg on a sharp stone. He…

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Miners' Council to Meet the Colliery Proprietors Craft Union Decision to Accept Terms of Owners Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 1

The Miners' Central Council yesterday afternoon decided to meet the Northern Colliery Proprietors' Association in conference to-day on the…

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S. African Mining Methods

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 2

Discussing the wider adoption of shrinkage and resuming methods of stoping on the Rand, the Sonth African correspondent of the "London…

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Motor Burnt Out at North Mine To-day

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 2

A report was-circulated in the city to-day to the effect that smoke had been seen coming out of one of the shafts at the North mine, and that…

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