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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

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Accident at Central Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 3

H. Harrison while barring down about ll o'clock this morning in the Central mine slipped and injured MB shoulder. He was taken in the…

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Loader for Ships' Coal May Revolutionise Coal Industry (Special to "The Miner.") London. June 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 June 1932 · page 1

After many months of experimenting a-secret coal loader has been invented which may revolutionise tile filling of ships and create a now…

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South Mine Dividend

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 4

A dividend of one shilling a share has ben declared by Broken Hill South Ltd., payable on Friday, August 12. Transfer books will close at 3…

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Newcastle Colliery Thrown Idle Claim for "Water Money' Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 June 1932 · page 3

The Wallsend C pit, one of the few large collieries still at work on thc Newcastle field, has been thrown idle by a dispute concerning whether 2/9…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1932 · page 1

J. Hebbard suffered injuries to his lingers when a piece of timber fell on them whle he was working at the Central mine this morning. He…

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Coal Miners Strike in N.Z. Kaitangata Men Working on Wellington(N.Z;), June 14

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 June 1932 · page 1

The men in the Kaitangate coal mine, which is the largest in Otago and Southland, decided not to strike in sympathy with other miners. The…

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Tasmanian Lead Mine Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 June 1932 · page 2

On behalf of the North Mount Farrell Mining Co., Tasmania, an application was made to Chief Judge Dethridge in the Arbitration Court on…

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Coal Miners to Confer With Owners Wellington (N.Z.), June 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 8

The coal owners have agreed to meet the mines in conference. All the West Coast miners will resume on Monday uncer the old conditions…

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Coal Miners to Confer With Owners Wellington (N.Z.), June l8

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 1

The coal owners have agiced to meut the m[?] in confereuce. All the West Coast minors will resume on Monday under the old conditions…

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Zinc Corporation Mine 16 Underground Men Paid Off To-day Mine to Close for Week

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 6

Sixteen men employed underground at the Zinc Corporation mine were paid off this afternoon. Mr. J. Adam, assistant superintendent, when…

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Search for Gold Traces In Central Australia Local Men Find

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 8

A big lode with traces of gold has been discovered about 150 miles north-west of Tennunt's Creek, Central Australia, by prospectors…

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Search for Gold Traces In Central Australia Local Men Find

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 June 1932 · page 1

A big lode with traces of gold has been discovered about 150 miles north-west of Tennant's Creek, Central Australia, by prospectors…

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Gold Syndicate Discovery Lode Is Reported As Enormous Work Going on

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 June 1932 · page 1

An.important development in connection with the discovery of cold by the prospectors of the Barrier Gold Mining Syndicate,…

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New Greta Horses Sold Last Week Men Ordered to Remove Tools From Mine Greta

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1932 · page 1

The Now Greta colliery, owned by the Excelsior Coal-mining Company, has been idle for many months owing to lack of trude. It employed about…

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Gold Prospecting Party Formed in Brisbane To Explore Country Round Alice Springs Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 June 1932 · page 1

A gold prospecting party of 20 members to explore thc country north and west of Alice Springs-to the West Australian border and as far…

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Men to Search for Gold N.S.W. Scheme for Ex-Soldiers Aid Is Given SYDNEY,Monday

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 June 1932 · page 4

A scheme to send a party of 12 workless ex-soldiers sluicing for gold is being sponsored by the Ashfield sub branch of the R.S.L…

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Zinc Corporation Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1932 · page 2

Questioned to-day legarding the work of making alterations to the winder at the Zinc Corporation, for which the mine had been closed this…

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Gold in Duck's Gizzard

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1932 · page 4

MELBOURNE Tuesday.— At a poultry dinner on Sunday the menu included a duck, which on being cleaned was found to have gold worth 10/…

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"No Regrets of Mine Can Be Respected" Portion of Murderer's Statement (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, June 22

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1932 · page 1

James Thomas Collins, aged 26 years, who has been charged with the murder of Mrs. Janie Swift (65), her daughter, and granddaughter, is…

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Gold Recovered From Sea Raised From Sunken Steamer After Four Years From Steamer Artiglio, Off Brest, June 22

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 June 1932 · page 1

"Gold," the glad shout rang out on the Italian steamer Artiglio when the great grab brought up two ingots of gold…

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