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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

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Two Gold Nuggets Found by Bendigo Prospector Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. E.C Trenel, a prospector on Whipstick Field, Bondigo. had the good fortune during the week end to unearth two nuggets of gold…

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Hours of Coal Miners Must Not Exceed 7¼ Daily Is Decision in Geneva Geneva. June 2

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 1

The coal committee of the International Labor Conference adopted by 30 votes to 15 the suggestion in the Labor Officers' Draft Convention that…

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N.Z. Miners Intimidated Union' President and Secretary Pined Aucklad (N.Z.), June 2

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 3

As a result of the demonstration against contract workers at Charming Creek, near Westport, James H'Bride and John Russel, president…

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Financial Slump in Republican Spain Ultimatum to Banks to Disclose Gold Reserves (Special to "The Miner.") Madrid, June 2

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 4

The disquieting slump of the peseta has caused rumors of, a Ministerial crisis in Spain. This was officially, denied to-day. It…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

There were three accidents on the mines last night, two being at the North and one at the South. In the first North mine accident, J. Liddy,…

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Pinnacles Mine Removing Buildings

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

According to residents of the Pinnacles the township since the sale of the mine has presented a busy appearance, much work being done in…

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Finances of Australia Gold and Notes

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 3

In reply to a series of questions by Senator Pearce, Senator Barnes supplied the following information on May 20, in regard to gold holdings and the…

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Miners'federation Secretary Resigns Candidates for Position Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. D. J. Davies, who has been appointed secretary of the shale oil committee, yesterday tendered his resignation as secretary of the Miners'…

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Chief Inspector of Mines on the Price of Metal Outlook for Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 2

Mr. J. B. Jaquet. Chief Inspector of Mines for New South Wales, who came here on Tuesday on an inspection or the mines now working, will leave…

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Female Gold Seekers 24 at Windeyer Cobar

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 2

At Windeyer, about 3O miles from Mudgee, where six Sydney girls are prospecting, there are, In all, 24 female gold seekers. A Hill End…

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Police Escapees Captured Two Boy's Stumble on Them in an Abandoned Mine Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 1

An adventurous escapade of two boys led to the arrest of two youths who escaped from polico custody lost Wednesday. The boys decided to explore…

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The Search for Gold Special Caravan" Made for North Australian Trip Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 June 1931 · page 2

According to members of a syndicate which will begin gold prospecting shortly on a large Hcnlo in North Australia, the territory to be searohod is…

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Proprietary Co's Option Over W.a. Gold Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 2

Broken Hill Proprietary, having taken an option over Hannans North Extended (W.A)iutends to unwater the workings to permit sampling…

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Camel Team Bogged with a Heavy Load Boiler for South Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 2

Broken Hill residents who went to the Pinnacles yesterday spent niucn time watching the efforts of a cuiuet team of 20 attempting to pull from a…

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Boy Crushed To-death While Searching for Gold Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 1

Harold Vernon; a 12-years old boy, when prospecting for gold" at St. Arnaud, Viotorin, was crushed to death by a fall of gravel…

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British Columbian Timber for Broken Hill Mines Victoria (British Columbia), June 7

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 June 1931 · page 2

An order has been received by the British Columbian Lumber Mills for 1000 feet of mining timber for Ports Pirie. The timber, which is oregon…

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Workers' Defence Corps Communist Activities on Lithgow Coal Field Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 June 1931 · page 3

A typewritten newspaper entitled, the "Unemployed Worker" issued at Lithgow and described as under the control of the Communists, states:…

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Search for Gold 100Z. Nugget Is Found in New Country in Vic Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 2

A nugget weighing 10 ounces and half an punco of fine. gold were discovered in undeveloped country near. Newbridge by three local prospectors…

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Mount Isa Mines Work Going Ahead

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 2

The Brisbane correspondent of the "Sydney Morning Herald" reporta that work is going ahead in all departments of Mount Isa Mines. Ltd. No. 1 unit,…

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Search for Gold Prospects in Queensland Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 2

With the present rate of exchange an ounce of gold is worth £5 10/, and apart from the bonus this is an attractive proposition, particularly in view…

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