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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

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Mine Worker's Condition Serious

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 3

It was reported from the Hospital last night that the condition of Edward Ernest Samson, of 226 Wilson Street. South Broken Hill, was serious. Mr. Samson is…

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Northern Miners Will Not Wait Cessnock. April 4

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 1

A section, of the Northern Miners will not agree to the decision of their leaders to postpone direct action to compel an early introduction of the pension scheme…

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Mr. Samson Succumbs to Injuries Central Mine Accident

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 5

Seriously injured while working at the Central Mine on dismantling work last Wednesday Mr. Edward Ernest Samson (35), of 226 Wilson Street, died in the…

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Fatal Sequel To Central Mine Accident Mr. E. E. Samson Dies In Hospital Inquest Adjourned

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

AT an inquest yesterday into the death of Edward Ernest Samson (35), of 226 Wilson Street, South Broken Hill, the Coroner (Mr. Maher) took evidence of identification and adjourned the further hearing until…

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Mr. Keast Tells Of Mining In Canada Lecture to Field Naturalists' Club

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1941 · page 4

"THE settlement of the prairie provinces of Western Canada at the beginning of this century resulted in gigantic strides as a wheatproducing country. Whereas, in 1900, 20 million bushels were regarded aa a record, in 1925 the production had increased to 500…

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Stranded Mine On Beach SYDNEY. April 7

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

A stranded mine was found on the beach at Budgewol. 14 miles from Wyong, today by J.Ray. a local resident He informed the police. who found about…

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German Mine Exploded On N.S.W. Beach SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1941 · page 3

A GERMAN contact mine found embedded in the sand on the beach at Budgewol, half-way between Sydney and Newcastle, this morning was exploded by naval men from Garden Island. It caused a huge crater…

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Mine Accident

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 5

Willie working at the North mine yesterday. John Smith, of Lane Lane, off McCulloch Street suffered lacerations to his head when a falling stone hit him…

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North Mine Cricket

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 6

The following men comprise the team to represent the North Mine Cricket Association against the Zinc Corporation Association on the Zinc Oval on Easter…

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"Mining And Its Effect Upon Canada"

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 4

The settlement of the Prairie Provinces of Western Canada at the beginning of this century resulted in gigantic strides as a wheat producing country…

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Death of Mr. E. E. SAMSON Jury's Verdict Of Accidental Death Recommendation to Minister for Mines

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 3

A jury of six returned a verdict of accidental death yesterday morning after hearing the evidence at the inquest into the death of Edward Ernest Samson who was injured at the Central mine last Wednesday and who died last Saturday…

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British Miners' Message To The Miners Of Europe

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 14 April 1941 · page 3

Mr. G. W. S. Grant, general secretary of the Miners' Federation, has received the following letter from Mr. Will Lawther, Executive Secretary, D.M.A.;…

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Demolition of Mine Dump Adoption Of New Methods

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 April 1941 · page 1

TWO new methods of demolishing the top of the dump at the Chloride Street end of the transhipping yard were adopted when work…

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Coal Miners Defiant Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 3

MINERS at Aberdare Extended colliery rejected the advice of the northern executive of the Miners' Federation' that they should remain…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 April 1941 · page 3

William Cahill. of 466 Thomas Street, trucker at the North Mine, was treated the Hospital yesterday for a lacerated Arthus Johns, of 235 Cornish Street, a…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 4

At the Zinc Corporation mine yesterday Frank Hertzog suffered an injured leg. He was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital, Where he was admitted to…

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Gold Salute's Weight An Inquiry Sought SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 April 1941 · page 3

MR. A. E. Cooper has followed up his complaint about the handicapping of Gold Salute in the C. W. Cropper Plate with a letter to the…

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Coal Disputes NEWCASTLE. April 18

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 April 1941 · page 1

Aberdare and Aberdare Extended mines resumed work today but 800 miners are now on strike at Aberdare Central and Aberm[?]in No. 1 collieries…

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Manufacture of Lathes War Effort Proceeds on Local Mines

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 April 1941 · page 2

WORK is proceeding rapidly on the 10 lathes being made here by the mining companies for the Department of Munitions. The first lathe bed has been cast in the Zinc Corporation foundry, and is now being machined at the…

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North Mine Check Inspector's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 22 April 1941 · page 3

The Cheek Inspector for the W.I.U. of A. Mr. A.R. Campbell, visited the North mine yesterday and subsequently reported: In company with Mr. H. Burt…

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