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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1932

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North Mine Dispute No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 1

Underground operations on the now main shaft at the North mine are still held up following the strike of 15 miners who are demanding shorter…

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North Mine Dispute Six Hour Shift Wanted by Men in New Shaft

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 4

Work in the new shaft at the North mine ia still in abeyance because of a dispute between the management and contract miners over working…

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North Mine Dispute Men Will Not Return to Work Till Demands Satisfied Decision of W.i.u

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

At the meeting of the W.I.U. held last night consideration was given to the strike of miners in the new shaft at the North mine. it was reported…

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Dispute at North Mine No Change in Position

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

The strike of miners in the new shaft at the North mine continues Mr. W. C. Gall, superintendent, said this afternoon that there is no change in the…

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Beer at Newnes "Black" Miners Want Price Cut Lithgow

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 3

Beer at Newnes has been declared "black." At the weekly meeting of the Miners' Federation, members protested against the prices charged for…

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Price of Gold 74 Per Cent. Premium Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

The price fixed by the Commonwealth Bank for gold lodged at the Mint from February 8 to 12 is at a premium of 74 per cent, on the normal figure. This…

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Rush to Sell Gold 37/6 for Sovereigns Being Paid in France (Special to "The Miner.") London, February 17

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

There is an increasing rush to sell gold because of the rise in price. Dealers are offering 27/6 for sovereigns. One firm of bullion refiners has…

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35 Tons by Air Over Lofty Mountain Peaks to Goldfields at Wau

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 2

What is thought to be a record was established recently by the three Junkers tri-motored 'planes of Guinea Airways (New Guinea), which carried…

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The North Mine Shaft and Cage Damaged

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

A mishap occurred at the North mine about 2 o'clock this morning when some timber which was being lowered in the main shaft got adrift from the…

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Rofe Essay for 1932 "The Discovery of Gold" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

The council of the Royal Australian Historical Society has selected as the topic for the T. E. Rofe essay competition for 1932 "The Discovery of Gold…

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Mining in New Guinea Protection Wanted Against Natives Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

Mr. C. Hawkes, who returned to Sydney last night from Rabau[?], said they must have protection if any more gold was to be won on the Bulolo field. The…

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New Queensland Goldfield Also Said to Be Rich in Copper and Silver Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 2

A message from cairns stat[?] that the new goldfield which has been discovere[?] at Mount Wandoo about ten miles from Mungana, is also said to…

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Dispute at Collie Mine Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 8

At a meeting of members of the Collie Miners' Union this morning, union officials maintained that the superintendent of Amalgamated…

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Object Like a Mine Reported at Sea Warning to Shipping Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 3

A floating object resembling a mine has been reported by fishermen in the vicinity of Ellison's Reef, off North Barnard Island, in the track of ship…

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Crisis in South Africa Diamond Mines to Close (Special to "The Miner.") Capetown, February 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 2

The directors of De Beers Diamond Mines announced to-night that the mines would be closed entirely for an indefinito period, pending tho…

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Crisis in South Africa Diamond Mines to Close (Special to "The Miner.") Capetown, February 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 8

The directors of De Beers Diamond Mines announced to-night that the mines would be closed entirely for an indefinite period, pending the…

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Dispute at Collie Mine Likely to Be Extended Summonses Issued for Breach of Agreement Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 2

At a meeting of members of the Collie Miners Union this morning, union officials maintained that the [?] of Amalgamated…

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A Floating Mine.—

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

Fishermen have reported having sighted a floating object resembling a mine off the Queensland coast. During the Great War mines were…

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North Mine Dispute

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 1

No change was reported to-day in the strike position on the new shaft at the North mine. Fifteen miners are out and a similar number of other…

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Mine Worker Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

D. Neddis while at work on the 725ft. level at the South mine to.day suffered a bruised foot. He was spalling some rock when the hammer…

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