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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

894 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 17 of 45

Local Resident Speaks Ok Hurra Gold Finds

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

In connection with the reported find ot gold near the Burra, Mr. W. J. Edwards, tailor, of Argent-street, is conversant with the field. He has…

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Sydney City Council Suggestion to Issue Gold Medallions Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 May 1931 · page 2

In the future aldermen of the city council may, wear gold medallions of identification. In January last a suggestion was made that aldermen should…

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The Proprietary Interest in W.A. Gold Mine Kaltgoorlie

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

Broken Hill Propretary holds a big area on the extreme north of Kalgoorlie field. It is reported that the company is preparing to unwater the…

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Miners'board Meeting Absence of Minister Causes Resentment Sydney, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of the miners' delegate board at Wollongong resentment was expressed at the refusal of Mr. A. A. Lysaght, the Attorney-General, to…

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Search for Gold Reported Rich Find in Young District Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1931 · page 2

A rich gold reef is reported to have been discovered at Muttama, in the Young district. One of the prospectors said they are on stuff estimated…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 4

C Polesso, a miner, who resides i[?] Beryl-street, was filling dir[?] on the 1400ft. level at the North mine this afternoon whan a stone fell on his…

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Inspection of Mines by Directors and Others

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

On a general inspection of mining operations in Broken Hill and the work at the Central Power Plant a number of important men in tho industry…

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Foreigners on the Mines From "Australians First":—

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 2

Although I am very much in favor of al1 foreigners being dismissed from the mines in the present crisis to make room, for our local Australian,…

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"Show Card" at a Mine Court Case in England

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

In the Chancery Division Mr. Justice Bennett gave judgment for tho plaintiffs against all the defendants except two in an action by the Bedwas…

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Coal Industry Bill Is Introduced in N.S.W. PARLIAMENT Sydney, Wednesday Night

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 1

Legislation designed to revolutionise the coal mining industry in New South Wales was brought before the Legislative Assembly to-day by Mr. J. M…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

G Lund got a sent in his eye while working at the South Blocks mine this afternoon. He was taken in the ambulance to Dr. Michell's surgery and…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 1

At the North mine this morning about 10 o'clock, H. Martin suffered burns to the face and body when an acid pipe burst while he was working…

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The Coal Industry Notices of Dismissal for 150 Mount Ke[?]en Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1931 · page 4

One hundred and fifty miners at the Mount Keira mine have received 14 days' notice of termination of their employment…

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Mining Men Depart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 3

Directors and others associated With the mining industry who arrived on Thursday on a visit of inspection to the mines and the Central Power…

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Notes and Comments Gold Jewellery.—

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer says the Cabinet does not think much of the suggestion to make an appeal to the people of Australia to give their jewellery for…

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Miner's Narrow Escape at the North Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 1

Mr. C. Anderson, a miner employed at the North mine, who resides at 720 Argent-street. had a narrow escape from serious injury while working last…

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Visiting Mine Director Lived Here 40 Years Ago

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 2

Mr. G. W. Mackinnon, a director of the London Board of the North Company, has had a long association with the Broken Hill field, and in a talk…

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Visiting Mine Director Lived Here 40 Years Ago

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 6

Mr. G. W. Mackinnon a director of the London Board of the North Company, has had a long association with the Broken Hill field, and in a talk…

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The Wages Tax £1500 Sent Fortnightly From Three Local Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 3

An idea of the amount of money being drawn from Broken Hill fortnightly by the Lang Government through the imposition of the…

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Fortune Teller's Story Leads to Gold Discovery Farmer Strikes It Rich Coffs Harbor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1931 · page 3

How a local farmer, knowing nothing of mining, was persuaded by a fortune teller to dig at a certain place, where he almost immediately struck…

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