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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1945

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Girl Believed Murdered Been Mining Since July 8

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 1

Hobart, October 7—Frederick Henry Thompson (32) a wharf laborer, was charged on Saturday with the murder of Evelyn Maughan (7)…

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Old Mining Agreement Is to Continue Unions Not Ready With Logs; Expiry Date Is March 1946

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 October 1945 · page 3

MATTERS in connection with a new agreement covering the mining industry were mentioned at a conference held this afternoon between the Mining Managers' Association and unions affiliated with the B.I.C…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 1

The check inspector visited the South mine yesterday and later reported: In company with Mr. J. Jenkins (foreman) and Mr. R. Cubit (shiftboss) 1…

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Mines Agreement Till March? War Loading Only Immediate Problem

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 9 October 1945 · page 3

Yesterday representatives of unions having employees on the line of lode met the Mining Managers Association to discuss the industrial agreement…

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A Coal Strike

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 3

Tokio, October 9. The new Japanese Cabinet has immediately been handed a headache a spreading strike of 6000 Korean coalminers on Hokkaido. It is…

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BALDO v. North Mine

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 1

In the part heard case of Disma [?] North Broken Hill Limited the evidence taken at the previous sitting of the commission was submitted…

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BUCHANAN v. North Mine

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 1

The case of Andrew Buchman claiming compensation from North Broken Hill Limited for an injury to the left foot, and causing total incapacity was struck out…

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Coal Board of Inquiry

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 3

Mr. J. G. Polkinghorne, secretary of the B.I.C. has been advised that members of the Commonwealth Coal Board of Inquiry will be in Broken Hill on the plane…

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Coal Position Is "Very Black"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 1

SYDNEY—The coal position is at present "very black," the Commonwealth Coal Commissioner (Mr. Mighell) said today. He added that…

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Coal Board Here on October 18

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 3

To take evidence in Broken Hill in regard to a Federal pensions scheme and social amenities for mining workers, the Commonwealth Coal…

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Coal Disputes All Sides Appeal for Peace

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 October 1945 · page 1

Sydney, October 9.—The Miners' Federation proposals for a five-year agreement will be considered by the mine owners it was stated today. The proposals were…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 2

Mr. H. Matson, president of the W.I.U. of A., met with a nasty accident, while working underground at the Zinc Corporation Mine yesterday…

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Fortunaso v South Mine

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 3

Antonio Fortunaso claimed against the South Mine for compensation for an injury to the left hip, which was totally incapacitated, but was now partial, and…

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Big Bell Mines to Reopen

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 1

Perth, October 10.—Big Bell Mines (W.A.) plans to reopen immediately and is beginning a development program pending the return or replacement of…

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Stop Press Coal Talks Fail

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 8

SYDNEY.—The coal conference between owners, miners and the Federal and State Governments on miners and industrial peace proposals broke down…

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Malaktaris v North Mine Case Adjourned

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 October 1945 · page 3

Athan Malaktaris claimed against the North Mine for compensation to cover total incapacity from 5 1 44 to 18 1 44 and from 3/11/44 to 12 12 44. Hospital…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 1

W. J. O'Malley jarred his right hand at the South Dine last night. After attention he was taken to his home at 224 Wills street…

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Mining Companies Offer Water Board Loan

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 October 1945 · page 1

The offer of the mining companies of a loan to the Water Board of £100,000 at a rate of 1½ per cent, to provide a preliminary fund, pending the raising of…

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Miners' Federation Council Meeting

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 October 1945 · page 7

A special meeting of the Central Council of the Miners' Federation will be held on Wednesday next in Sydney to deal with the breakdown…

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Miners' Central Council to Meet

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 13 October 1945 · page 1

Yesterday Mr. H. Matson and Mr. A. Fritsch, local delegates to the Central Council of the Miners' Federation, each received a telegram from the head office…

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