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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

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Zinc Corporation Mine Fatality Coroner And Jury Inquire Into H. J. Stodden's Death Searching Examination Made of Witnesses

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 September 1936 · page 1

Evidence of a comprehensive nature was given to-day at the inquest into the circumstances associated with the death of Horace John Stodden—the victim of the Zinc Corporation fatality on June 12…

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Proprietary Mine Production

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 2

Mr. Essington Lewis, managing director of the Proprietary Co., supPlies the following, report concerning tho Proprietary mine for the four…

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Mine Committees Meet

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 5

The superintendent of the Silverton Tramway Company (Mr. T. C. Gun) is expected to return from Adelaide on Saturday-morning in time to…

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Lorry Drivers on Mines

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 5

A meeting of the F.E.D. and F.A. held at the Trades Hall last night decided that the grievance committee should wait on the management of the…

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Central Mine Production

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 2

During the four weeks ended September 5 the following material was dealt with at the Central mine, figures for the corresponding period of last…

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Central Mine Production

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 2

During the four weeks ender September 5 the following material was dealt with at the Central mine, figures for the corresponding period of last…

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Mine Tennis Tournament Entries

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 8

The following are the entries for the inter-mine tennis tournament.— Singles Handicap.—Pelgraves, owe 40; Bennetts, owe 30.1; Farquhar,…

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Toledo Rebels Holding Out Withering Fire After Mine Explosion "We All Die Together" (Special to "The Miner") LONDON, September 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 7

Incredible though it may seem, the rebel survivors at the Chateau Alcazar at Toledo are still holding out. After a nine weekes' siege the Government…

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Toledo Rebels Holding Out Withering Fire After Mine Explosion "We All Die Together" (Special to "The Miner") LONDON, September 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 1

Incredible though it may seem, the reber survivors at the Chateau Alcazar at Toledo are still holding out. After a nine weeks' siege the Government…

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Two to Contest Miners' Secretaryship

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The general president of the Miners' Federation (Mr. C. Nelson) was returned unopposed. Two nominations were…

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Mine Tennis Tournaments at Week End

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 2

The following are the results of the inter-mine tennis matches played last Saturday:—North No. 2 defeated Centrals, 8 sets 48 games to 1 set 29…

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£400 From Mining Companies

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 1

The Zinc Corporation, North, and South mines donated a £400 choque to the scheme for the treatment of children examined by Dr. Vickers…

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Gold Rod Might Not Start in Cup

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 September 1936 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Gold Rod, favorite for the Melbourne Cup, might not start. His trainer, George Price,…

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New Mining Inspector Arrives

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 2

Mr. B. A. Hadley, who is to succeed Mr. P. H. Warren, Government Mining Inspector in Broken Hill, will arrive from Sydney next Tuesday to…

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Mine Tennis Semi-final Games

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 8

The inter-mine semi-final tennis matches were played this moaning. On the Hostel court North No. 1 (minor premiers) played North No. 2,…

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Enemies of Gold Fish

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 6

Fortunately gold fish fanciers a Broken Hill are not troubled with many fish enemies as are some fanciers in other parts. Their worst…

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Enemies of Gold Fish

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 6

Fortunately gold fish fanciers [?] Broken Hill are not troubled with many fish enemies as are some fanciers in other parts. Their worst…

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No Holidays Extension Would Dislocate Mining Industry Men Who Extend Leave Do So At Own Risk

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 7

Representatives of the mining companies told a deputation comprising the Barrier Industrial Council executive, and officials of the Combined Mines Picnic Committees at a conference this morning that so many…

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No Holidays Extension Would Dislocate Mining Industry Men Who Extend Leave Do So At Own Risk

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 September 1936 · page 1

Representatives of the mining companies told a deputation comprising the Barrier Industrial Council executive, and officials of the Combined Mines Picnic Committees at a conference this morning that so many…

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Mr.r.p. Hooper Leaving Going To Great Boulder Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 September 1936 · page 1

Mr. R. P. Hooper, assistant underground manager of the South mine, who has accepted appointments as assistant Underground manager for…

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