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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1943

948 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 48

Five Coal Mines Idle

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 1

SYDNEY.—Two fresh coal mine stoppages were reported today at Lambton, where there was a dispute over the dismissal of an employee,…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 2

Mr. Hillock was treated at the Hospital yesterday for a lacerated, finger. He is an employee of the Zinc corporation…

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North Mine Check Inspector's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 2

Mr. A. R. Campbell after an Inspection of the North Mine yesterday imported:—In company with Messrs R. Cox and…

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Three Mines Idle Sydney, February 3

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 4 February 1943 · page 3

Three New South WAles collieries were Idle today involving a loss of production of 3,300 tons. They were Hebburn No. 3 and Bulli (both of whom worked…

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Mines' Trouble Position Explained To Miners' Federation

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

The general president of the Miners Federation, Mr. K. Wells, and the general secretary of the tame body, Mr. G. W. B. Grant, were told yesterday thay…

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Production Still Down at Mines

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 1

There has been no appreciable change in the labor position on the mines following the resolution of the men not to renew contracts…

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Miners Council Activities Cause Of Local Confusion

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 2

The following is r[?]printed from the official organ of the W.I.U.:—The general president of the Miners' Federation (Mr. H. Wells) and the…

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Five Mines Idle Bishop's Condemnation Sydney, February 4

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 5 February 1943 · page 4

There were five mines idle on N.S.W. coalfields today when two fresh disputes were reported. ADELAIDE, February 4…

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Ninety Men Put Off at South Mine

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1943 · page 4

FOLLOWING suspended milling operations during the week at the South mine. about 90 men were [?]ut off at the mine yesterday. Most of…

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Three Coal Mines Idle

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—Three collieries were idle today, resulting in a production loss of 2300 tons. A fresh dispute occurred at Maitland Main. Corrimal…

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Mines Trouble Retrenchment At Zinc

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

It is intimated by advertisement to this issue that the Zinc Corporation will retrench men tomorrow. The men to be put off will be notified by their…

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Beer For Miners Who Stayed On Job

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1943 · page 2

SYDNEY.—There was no shortage of beer at Cessnock when the miners and management of Cessnock No. 2 colliery celebrated the colliery's…

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Miner Works 50 Years at One Colliery

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

SYDNEY.—Thomas Smith, of Coledale, has retired after 50 years' service at the South Clifton Colliery, Scarborough, where he was employed…

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Extra Coupons for Mine Workers

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 2

It was stated yesterday by the secretary of the W.I.U of A., Mr. C. T. Vinall, that an officer of the Rationing Commission, is expected to arrive in…

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Mines Trouble Retrenched Men Registering

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 3

There was a steady stream of men at the Barrier industrial Council office throughout, yesterday the men reporting to the secretary, Mr. Polkinghorne…

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Bishop And Miners ADELAIDE, February 8

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 1

When the Anglican Bishop of Willochra, Dr. Richard Thomas, recently expressed the view publicly that miners in the coal industry who struck in…

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Three Mines Idle SYDNEY, FebruarY 8

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 1

Three collieries were idle today—the Maitland Main employing 183 men and producing 700 tons of coal; Pelton. 245 men and 60 tons of coal: and Corrimal…

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Early Conference Likely To Discuss Mines Dispute

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 February 1943 · page 1

It is understood that efforts are being made to arrange an early conference between the Mining Managers' Association and the Barrier Industrial Council to discuss a new agreement for the industry…

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Mine Accident

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 2

At the North Mine last night A. F. Vaughan was struck on the right kneecap by a stone. He was taken in the ambulance to the Hospital for…

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Four Collieries Idle Sydney, February 9

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 February 1943 · page 4

As a result or four coal mines employing 700 men being idle in N.S.W. today, about 2500 tons of coat were lost…

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