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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1931

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Mukden Mining Disaster Only One Workman Killed Pekin, February 16

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

A telegram from the Provincial Department of Mining at Mukden states that only one Chinese workman was killed in the Fushun colliery…

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Mines Agreement Reported Zing Corporation Has Given Notice

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 1

It was reported this afternoon that a letter had been sent by Mr. C. C. Freeman, superintendent of the Zinc Corporation, to the Industrial Council…

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The Coal Industry a Greta Colliery Closed

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

West Maitland, Wednesday. Now Greta Coliiery at Greta has closed down and is likely to remain idle for at least six weeks…

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Explosion in a Mine Mine Deputy Killed and Six Others Injured Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 1

Alfred Elkin (45), a married [?] deputy was killed and, six other deputies injured ln an explosion at the State coal mine. Wonthaggi to.day…

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The Mines Zinc Corp. Gives Notice of Suspension of Work Letter to Industrial Council

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 2

In "The Barrior Miner" yesterday it was reported that the mnnagement of the Zine Corporation had given two months' notice to the Industrial…

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The Mines No Move for Notice by North and South Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 2

IN conversation with n prominent mining inau to-day a "Miner" reporter was informed that no move had.yet been mado by the Broken Hill South…

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The Mines No Move for Notice by North and South Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 8

In conversation with a prominent mining man to-day a "Miner" reporter was informed that no move had yet been made by the Broken Hill South…

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A Miner Injured Premature Explosion at South Blocks Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 8

An accident occurred at the South Blocks mine last night at the time of firing jast before the afternoon shift came off. Noll [?]…

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MINING, &c. Burma Corporation Chairman's Remarks at Annual Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 6

Al the annual meeting of the Burma Corporation Ltd., at Rangoon, on Dccember-18. Mr. P. E. Mnrmion, the acting chairman, expltined the…

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The Mines Agreement

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

One point was overlooked when the last agreement was made between the Industrial. Council and the mining companies. lt is clear enough that…

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Alleged Forgery Mine Manager Arrested Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Charles Roberts, manger ot the Colon Peak Mining Company at Yerranderrie, was arrested on Saturday on a charge of having forged a wages sheet,…

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Gold Find in Tasmania Assay 9½ OUNCES Hobart

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

Great interest is being taken in the discovery of gold at Mount Horror, about 16 miles nor-east of Scottsdale, made by Messrs. C. Riley and C…

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Search for Gold Broken Hill Man Interested in Claim Near Peterborough

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

The search for gold continues, and although many New South Wales men have confined their activities to this State, many others have entered South…

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Foreigners at Work in Broken Hill Mines Mr.horsington's Questions in Legislative Assembly Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 1

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Sir. E. M. Horsington asked the Minister for Mines whether his attention had been drawn to a large influx of…

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Nugget of Gold Found on Farm Near Port Pirie Port Pirie, February 23

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 2

On the farm of Fred Wills, near Warnertown, in the Hundred of Pirie Tom Budd is said to have found a gold nugget double the size of a man's fist…

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Victorian State Coal Mine Third Death Reported From Recent Explosion Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

Claude Dennis (36), a shiftman, who was injured in an explosion in the State coal mine on Friday, died last night. He is the third victim of the tragedy…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

F. Brown was engaged on the 1270lb. level at the South mine last night about [?]o' clock when a stone fell on his head and slightly fractured his skull…

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Nugget Found Near Pt. Pirie Copper Pyrites, Not Gold Port Pirie

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

After being tested at the smelters, what was thought to be a nugget of gold found on a farm near here proved to be coppe[?] pyrites…

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Yalcowinna Gold Find Golden King Mine Suitable for Working Miners

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

In regard to the gold discovery at the Golden King mine, Yalcowinna, a prominent mining man who has visited the scene, said to day that though rich…

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Industrial Northern Miners' Committee Favors a General Strike Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

The northern miners' management committee has decided to recommend a general strike to aggregate meetings. The resolution carried stated…

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