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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1945

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

William Lukey, a miner at the South, was treated at the Hospital yesterday for an injury to the fool, and then allowed to go to his home at 123 Ryan Street…

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Four Men Entombed In Colliery

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 2

Brisbane, February 1.—Since 7.30 this morning four men have been entombed in a colliery near [?] following an explosion in the pit and hopes of their…

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Chesney Mine Closes Over Fifty Men Put Off

Western Grazier · Friday 2 February 1945 · page 1

As a result of the closing of the Cheseney Copper Mine, over fifty men most of whom resided in Cobar and Wrightville, have been put off…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 3 February 1945 · page 3

Mr. E. Flome[?] lacerated his right wrist at the South Mine yesterday. After treatment he was taken to his home at 161 Burke Street…

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Three Bodies Recovered From Ipswich Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 1

IPSWICH.— Three bodies have now been recovered from Ebb Vale No. 3 colliery, near here where four miners were entombed…

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Body Of One Of Four Entombed Miners Recovered

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 2

Ipswoch, February 4.—After working without cessation from the time the accident occurred on Thursday morning, the rescue squad recovered the body of…

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Mining Companies Welcome The River Darling Scheme

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 3

ANY investigation of the Darling River bed to see whether a 24-foot high weir could be constructed near Menindee, would be a lengthy job. It would probably also entail a survey of a considerable area of the surrounding country to see how it would be affected by waters held back by the…

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Mining Companies Welcome Mr. Dridan's Recommendation For Darling River Water Scheme

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 5 February 1945 · page 3

The following letter has been addressed by Mr. A. A. Robbins, secretary of the Broken Hill Mining Managers' Association, to the secretary-manager of the Broken Hill Water Board: "In view of the imperative necessity for augmentation of the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 4

William Marshall, of 196 Mercury Street, a miner of the Zinc Corporation, was treated at the Hospital yesterday for an injury to the foot…

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North Mine Check Inspector's Report

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 3

The check Inspector, Mr.W. O'Connell, visited the North Mine yesterday and later reported. In company with Mr. A. West…

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Bodies Of Three Miners Recovered

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 4

Brisbane, February 6—With, the recovery this morning of two more bodies, only one of the four miners entombed in Ebbw Vale colliery near Inswich since…

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Gold Brick Art Union

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 February 1945 · page 2

Local police have been asked to assist in the sale of tickets in the WANS League Gold Brick Art Union. Proceeds from the art union will be…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 3

James Adams, of 280 Wilson Street, who is employed as a miner at the Zinc Corporation, was treated for a foreign body in the eye at the Hospital yesterday…

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Mine Production Valued

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 2

Sydney, February 6.—The Minister for Mines, Mr. Baddeley, revealed today figures which he said showed the mining industry's noteworthy contribution to the…

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Mine "Creep" at Melton Affects Homes

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 4

SYDNEY—The foundations of three, horries have been so far affected by cracks which have appeared in the ground at the mining village…

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South Mine To Get War Loan Pennant

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 7 February 1945 · page 3

The South Australia deputy director of War Loans, Mr. H. Beilby, will makies special visit to Broken Hill to present a pennant won by employees of the South…

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South Mine

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

Mr. W. O'Connell, check inspector, was at the South Mine yesterday, and after his inspection be reported:— In company with Mr. W. Lord…

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Mine Accident

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

L. R. Craigie ricked his back and strained abdomen muscles at the South Mine yesterday afternoon. After treatment at the Hospital he was taken to his…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 4

John Edgecumbe, of 78 Ryan Street, a trucker at the North, was treated at the Hospital yesterday for injuries to the fingers…

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Smoke In South Mine

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 1

South Mine men working in the Central Mine section of the 1,200 ft. level are finding that they have to travel through smoke when knocking off. They…

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