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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1941

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Occupational Diseases Of Miners

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 4

Despite regulations designed for your protection, lead durt finds Its way into your stomach and intestines…

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Trawler Sunk by Mine Seven Missing; Five Rescued SYDNEY, March 28

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 1

Seven of the crew of the trawler. Millimumal of 261 tons, are missing as a result of the vessel being strucK by a mine off the N.S.W. coast. Five…

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Britain's Coal Supply Increasing Output A.A.P. LONDON. March 27

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 29 March 1941 · page 1

A vast scheme for the reorganisation of the British coal industry is being discussed in London, says the "Dally Mall's" Industrial writer…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 1

While working at the North mine last night W. Edgecombe took ill. He was taken in the ambulance to his home in Crystal Street…

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Students To Visit Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 3

SENIOR High School students are fortunate in having the permission of the Mining Managers' Association to inspect the mines in parties. The first trip will probably be held in the first week after Easter…

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South Coast Miners Cease Work SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 4

Four coalfields Parliamentarians and seven miners' union officials met the Premier (Mr. Mair) shortly before midday seeking the prompt…

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Miners' Pension Scheme Concern Expressed By Leaders Conference of State Representatives Sydney. March 31

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 1 April 1941 · page 1

Following a conference with the Premier, Mr. Malr, today regarding the miners' pensions scheme, serious concern was expressed tonight by the miners…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 5

Albert Bollen, of 505 Wyman Street, a laborer at the North mine, was admitted to Want 1 at the Hospital yesterday suffering from an Injury to the back…

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North Mine Check Inspector's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 6

The check Inspector. Mr A R. Campbell. visited the North Mine yesterday and later reported: In company with Mr T Cox…

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Miners' Pension Scheme SYDNEY. April 1

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 6

Work was resumed in the south coast mines today. The mines were Idle yesterday as a protest against the Government's attitude towards the miners'…

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Mr. Essington Lewis Honored By Mining Institute MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 April 1941 · page 4

In recognition of "his outstanding work in the development of the iron and steel and allied industries in Australia, and the personality, vision, and…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

At the North mine last night A. Brady suffered an injury to a foot. He was taken in the ambulance to his home in Murton Street…

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North Mine Check Inspector's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 5

The check inspector for the W.I.U. of A., Mr. A. R. Campbell, yesterday visited the North Mine and subsequently reported:…

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Training of Technicians Annexe On Big Mine Lease

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

DLANS are in hand for the speedy opening of the workshop annexe of the Technical College in…

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Health And Safety Bill For N.S.W. Miners SYDNEY, April 2

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 4

The first of two Bills which will improve the conditions of miners in New South Wales were almost completed in the Legislative Council tonight. The…

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Industrial Turmoil Four Men Shot; Five Wounded Violent Outburst On Coal Mine WASHINGTON, April 2

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 1

Four men were shot and killed and five others wounded today at the Crummies Creek coal company's mine in a violent outburst on the Horlan County Kentucky Bituminous coalfields…

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North Mine Check Inspector's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 3

The Check Inspector, Mr. A. R. Campbell, visited the North mine yesterday, and later reported:— In company with Mr. H. Wright…

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Appeal for Peace in Coal Industry

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—At the first meeting yesterday of the new Lithgow District Coal Mines Reference Board, Mr. Campbell Roy, former…

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Petrol Storage Railway Tunnels and Mines Sydney, April 3

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 1

Disused railway tunnels In New South Wales could be utilised to store 44 million gallons of petrol, while unused mines would be able to hold a similar amount…

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Mine Accident

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 April 1941 · page 1

While working at the North Mine yesterday G. panizza suffered injuries to one hand. when a stoner fell on it He was taken to the Hospital by ambulance…

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