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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

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Inter-mine Games

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 5

The following is the draw for InterMine tennis games on Saturday:- North No. 3 v. North No. 4, Ozone's court; North No. 2 v. North No. 1,…

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Gold Find in Queensland Survey Ordered

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 July 1936 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The Minister in Charge of Development (Senator McLachlan) said to-day that an immediate survey by seaplane of the…

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Electric Machine In Coal Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 3

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—The opposition of the Miners' Federation to the introduction of an electric coalcutting machine at the…

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Mine Committees Meet

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 3

Contrary to expectations no reply has been received from the N.S.W. Railways Commissioner in regard to the mine picnic committee's request…

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Production At Central Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

During the four weeks ended June 27 the following material was dealt with at the Central mine, the returns for last year being shown in…

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Mine Workers Injured

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 3

Following injuries received while at work this morning two miners were admitted to Ward 1 suffering from leg injuries…

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To Seek Gold in New Guinea Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 July 1936 · page 4

Mr. Jack Hides, the Papuan Assistant Resident Magistrate, explorer, and author, will leave Sydney soon to lead an expedition into the Papuan wilds…

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Mine Employee Injured

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 3

Struck by a chute door while employed at the Zinc Corporation mine this morning, George Green, of 541 Argent-street, suffered injuries to the…

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Mining Companies and Sports Ground

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 4

Reports in connection With the building of the new sports ground at Penrose Park, Silverton, were submitted to the annual meeting of the…

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Gold Dredging Operations Macquarie River Activities DUBBO

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 2

Following the Government decision not to proceed with the Burrendong Dam on the Macquarie River pending operations of the Broken Hill…

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Tennis Inter-Mine Games

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 5

Following are the results of last Saturday's draw in the Inter-Mine Tennis Association games:—South No. 1 defeated North No. 5. 8 sets 48…

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What Broken Hill Mines Have Paid Details Of Progress From Inception DIVIDENDS £37,369,100; OUTPUT £159,490,274

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 6

Interesting figures showing the progress of Broken Hill mines are contained in the annual report for 1935 of the New South Wales Department of Mines, in which it is revealed that the output total…

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Gold Fish As Hobby "Sealare" On Water Surface

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1936 · page 3

In this article the writer tells of the explanation associated with the breathing of air by Ash. He says the most important factor in the keeping of gold fish to always provide plenty of air space or water surface at the top of the pond…

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Gold Fish As Hobby "Sealare" On Water Surface

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1936 · page 3

In thin article the writer tells of the explanation associated with the breathing of air by fish. He says the most important factor in the keeping of gold fish is to always provide plenty of air space or water surface at the top of the pond…

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Slight Drop in Lead Silver Unchanged, But Gold Up

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1936 · page 2

The following are the middle quotations of the London Metal Market for July 24:- Lead.—Spot, £16/3/3 (down 1/3);…

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Mine Employees Will Holiday in Adelaide Sydney Excursion Fare Of £3 Return Not Accepted South Australian Offer of 25/- FAVORED

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1936 · page 3

Statements that the mines picnic committee under the chairmanship of the Mayor, was no good because of the inability of the Zinc Corporation committee delegates to vote without the instructions of the…

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Mine Employees Will Holiday in Adelaide Sydney Excursion Fare Of £3 Return Not Accepted South Australian Offer of 25/-Favored

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 July 1936 · page 3

Statements that the mines picnic committee under the chairmanship of the Mayor was no good because of the inability of the Zinc Corporation committee delegates to vote without the instructions of the…

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Mine Employees Injured

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1936 · page 3

Two North mine employees received medical attention this morning for minor injuries. J. McGuinness, a timberman, struck his knee on a…

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Rise in Silver and Gold Prices

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 July 1936 · page 2

The price of silver has risen 1-16d. on the Stock Exchange of London, standard being quoted at 1/7 11-16 an ounce and fine at 1/9¼. Gold has…

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21 Diseases Examination Unions Meet Mine Managers Say Examination Is Too Rigid

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 3

In response to a request from the Barrier Industrial Council, a conference of council delegates was held with the mining companies' representatives this afternoon. The conference was called for the…

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