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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

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Foreigners on the Mines From "Australians First:—

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 3

The mine managers should roplace foreigners with our own local married unemployed men and give them a chance to strive through winter, as we…

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Alleged Offer of Loan of £15,000,000 in Gold Statement by Mr. Theodore in Federal Parliament Canberra. Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 March 1931 · page 1

Mr. E. G. Theodore, the Federal Treasurer said in answer to a question in the House of Representatives that he had been approached by a man who…

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Mount Isa Mine Crushing Should Begin Shortly Says Warden

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 2

The ruining warden at Cloncum (Q.) reports (says the "Argus") that the main haulage levels in the Mount Isa mine have been finished, and that…

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Mining at Moonta Satisfactory Results Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 2

Miners at Moonta who hare been tributing under the Federal Government relief scheme, have, it is reported, obtained satisfactory results. They…

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Yorkshire's Read Mines

Western Grazier · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 4

The history of load [?] in Victoria was [?] back for nearly 2,650 years by Dr. A. Raistrick in an address to the Bradford Scientific…

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Presentation to Officers by South Mine Staff

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 3

Members of the staff of the South mine gathered at the Soldiers Hostel about 12 o'clock to-day to farewell Messrs. D. Martin, underground shift…

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Foreigners on the Mines From "Worker":—

Barrier Miner · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 2

I note with interest what "Thread Worn" says about the foreigners on the mines. Might I suggest that, the Darling scheme being apparently a…

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Suspension Wanted on Nohth Blocks Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

Application was made by Mr. H. [?]. C. Cotton, agent for the North Blocks Mining Company, for suspension of labor conditions on the North Blocks…

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Fatal Motoring Accident Mine Manager the Victim Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

Richard George Prior (65). manager of the Lionel Asbestos mine near Marble Bar. in the north-west, died in the Perth Hospital from injuries…

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Proprietary Mine Further Suspension Wanted of the Labor Conditions

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 2

In the Warden's Court to-day, before Mr. G. S. Goldie, warden, the Broken Hill Proprietary Company made application for the suspension of labor…

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Hoarded Gold U.S.A. and France to Release States Mr. J. E. FENTON Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 3

Acknowleiglng a civic reception at Eagle Hawk to day, Mr. J. E. Fenton, M.H.R., stated that he had it on good authority that an announcement…

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Gold Find in W.A. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 2

News has been received that four miles to the north of Larkinville gold field where the huge "Golden Eagle" nugget was found, a lode which has…

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Deep Mining in Bendigo Health Officer's Comment Bendigo

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

In his annual report to Bendigo City Council Dr. J. A. Spalding, the city medical officer of health, said that during the years 1854 to 1920 underground…

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(Turning Silver Into Gold

Western Grazier · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 4

A. French scientist claims that he can turns[?] into gold. "For centuries alchemists had the same goal in view, with their…

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"Mount Isa Mines Smelters Trial Run

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 2

The superintendent of Mount Isa Mines Limited, in his progress report for the period ended March 21, states that the riveting of the crude ore mill…

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Mount Isa Mines Smelters Trial Run

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 8

The superintendent of Mount Isa Mines Limited in his progress report for the period, ended March 21, states that the riveting of the crude are mill…

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Gold Won in S.A. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 8

Six weeks ago 3000oz of gold won by prospectors and valued at approximately £5 7/8 an [?] was dispatched to Melbourne Mint, said Mr. R. S…

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Gold Won in S.A. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 2

Six weeks ago 3000oZ. of gold won by prospectors and valued at approximately £5 7/8 an ounce, was dispatched to Melbourne Mint, said Mr. R. S,…

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Miners' Official Nominated for Presidency of A.L.P. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 7

It was learned to-day that Mr. P. Keller (Southern miners' representative at the A.L.P. Conference) has been nominated for the presidency in…

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S.A. Railways Traffic on Increase From Broken Hill Mines Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 April 1931 · page 7

Railway traffic having been increased from Broken Hill it is necessary for additional cleaners to be employed at Peterborough. Mr. Boykett secretary…

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