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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1936

579 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 26 of 29

Holidays on Mines What Agreement Provides For

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 1

With the duration of the strike in doubt considerable interest and anxiety is being focussed on the possibility of the mine employees being…

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Holidays on Mines What Agreement Provides For

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 7

With the duration of the strike In doubt considerable Interest and anxiety is being focussed on the possibility of the mine employees being…

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Epsom to Capris on Protest Talking's Fine Finish In A J.C.Derby Gold Rod Lacks Stamina Randwick

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 8

Gold Rod was beaten in the A.J.C. Derby at Randwick this afternoon because he could not stay. He had every chance, and looked a sure winner when he turned for home with an advantage of nearly a…

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Mr. Salter to Pay Visit Now Chief Mines Inspector

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 October 1936 · page 3

After an absence of six years during which he has been promoted to Chief Inspector of Mines in New South Wales, Mr Bert Salter will…

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Central Mine Picnic

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 October 1936 · page 1

The postponed Central mine employees' picnic will be held at Silverton on Sunday when a most enjoyable day is promised. A feature will be…

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Historic Chimney Stack to Go Landmark on Big Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 October 1936 · page 1

With the demolition of the 60ft. chimney stack on the Proprietary mine lease, south of the old sawmill, Broken Hill will lose one of its best…

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Inter Mine Games

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 5

All matches that were to be played last Saturday in the Inter Mine Association games must be played this Saturday. Results of matches played…

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North Mine New Mill

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 October 1936 · page 3

The picture on top shows men working on excavations for the proposed new mill, and the one below gives an indication of the alte on which the new mill will be constructed. The necessity to build a new mill at the North mine has brought…

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Early Mine Methods Chimney Stack With History

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 October 1936 · page 3

The demolition of the brick chimney stack on Block ll of the Proprietary Company lease will not be completed for a short time, although the…

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Early Mine Methods Chimney Stack With History

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 October 1936 · page 3

The demolition of the brick chimney stack on Block ll of the Proprietary Company lease will not be completed for a short time, although the…

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Holidays on Mines No Extensions, Granted

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 November 1936 · page 1

Several inquiries have been made concerning mine employees returning to work after the Christmas stoppage, A rumor is current that…

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Central Mine Picnic at Silverton Nearly 5000 People Present

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 November 1936 · page 2

Hundreds of children and adults spent an enjoyable time at Silverton yesterday when the Central Mine Picnic Committee conducted its first free picnic for the mine employees, their wives and families…

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Way Clear for Re-start Coal Mines Accept Inquiry Finding SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 4

The Aberdare Central Miners' Lodge decided to accept moat of the findings contained in the report of Mr. Hindmarsh, who recently inquired…

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Output Figures for South Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 1

Output figures for the South mine for the four weeks ended October 31, 1936, were:—Crude ore treated, 30,600 tons (corresponding period…

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40-Hour Week in Mines in Tasmania

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 November 1936 · page 3

HOBART. Tuesday. — The Wages Board reduced the hours of underground and open cut workers in the Roseberry mining industry from 44 to…

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More Men on Mines Increase of 88 For Month

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 November 1936 · page 3

The number of men employed along the line of lode last month showed a further increase over the previous month, 4882 being employed in…

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Decreased Production at North Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 3

A report by North Broken Hill Ltd. gives the following particulars of operations for the period of four weeks ended October 24, 1936, figures…

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No Miners on Executive Stand In A.L.P. Fight SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 November 1936 · page 6

It is reported that the Miners Federation may not be represented on the 1937 A.L.P. executive if the A.L.P. does not reinstate Messrs,…

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Mine Contracts on the Surface Unions Discuss with the Managers

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 3

Representatives of the Barrier Industrial Council and the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemens' Association waited on the Mininer Managers' Association this afternoon, and discussed questions relating to the letting…

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Mine Managers Examinations

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 November 1936 · page 4

The Board of Examiners of Mine Managers, appointed under the Mines Inspection Act, l901, have submitted to the Minister for Mines their…

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