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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1946

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Funerals of The Victims Of North Mine Fatality

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 2

The funerals of the two victims of the fatality which occurred at the North Mine on Friday took place yesterday afternoon. The funeral of…

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Coal Conference Opens in Sydney; "Trouble Ahead"

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 April 1946 · page 1

SYDNEY.—When the compulsory conference of mine owners and miners began before the Central Coal Authority today the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 3

While working at the South mine yesterday E. B. Rose suffered a punctured would to the right foot. He was taken to a surgery for treatment and then home…

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South Mine Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 3

Mr. W. O'C[?] chock inspector, was at the South Mine yesterday; and after his [?] reported: In company with Mr. A. Grieg…

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Organisation of Coal Industry

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 5

CANBERRA — The Federal Cabinet yesterday gave the Minister for Supply (Senator Ashley) authority to open immediate…

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Brought First Boiler For Use At The Big Mine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 4

Reference to the installation of the first boiler at the Proprietary mine by the grandfather of Mrs. Witty, a visitor to the city…

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Kembla Coalies Still Out Bunnerong Coal Very Short

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 10 April 1946 · page 1

Sydney, April 9—Despite an instruction by the Miners' Federation that all collieries should continue working while the Central Coal Authority, Mr…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 3

At the Sorth mine yesterday A. C. Millman, of 150 Gaffney Lane, injured his right foot and back. While at work at the Zinc Corporation…

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Mines Inspector Returns to Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 April 1946 · page 7

Mr. R. G. Wharan, Inspector of Mines, and Mrs. Whalan, left for Sydney on this morning's Comet. Mr. Whalan has been…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 3

Rex Smythe was taken to the Hospital yesterday afternoon from the Zinc Corporation with strained abdominal mus[?]s…

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North Mine Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 3

Mr. W. O'Connell check inspector, as at the North mine yesterday and after his inspection he reported: In company with Mr. Burns…

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Mines Inspector Leaves

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 7

Mr. R. G. W[?]an Inspector of Mines, and Mrs. Whalan left for Sydney yesterday. Mr. Whalan had been relieving in the Broken…

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Eleven Idle Mines

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 1

Sydney, April 11.—The coal production loss today was 9,320 tons from seven southern, three northern, and one western mines…

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Mishap at Great Boulder Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 3

KALGOORLIE.—As a result of an empty cage falling 300ft. down the main shaft, the Great Boulder mine will be…

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New Coal City Behind The Arctic Circle; Big Reserves Found

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 April 1946 · page 5

A NEW coal city behind the Arctic Circle. This part of the Soviet Union where a new coal basin is being developed, is located along the upper reaches of the distant Pechora River, on the 65th parallel (says…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 13 April 1946 · page 1

Yesterday L. G. Moore suffered a scalp wound at the South mine. He was treated at a surgery, and then taken home to 284 Patton Street…

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More Men on Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 April 1946 · page 5

THERE were 174 more men employed on the mines in March than during February, all mines showing an increase, the number…

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Extraction of Oil From Coal

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 April 1946 · page 7

CANBERRA. — The special Scientific Mission sent to Germany by the Australian Government has reported to the…

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Mine Staffs at Cricket

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 1

Yesterday the staffs of the North Mine and Zinc Corporation travelled to Penrose Park to enjoy the day's outing. Two…

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Easter Holidays and Mines Agreement

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 15 April 1946 · page 2

Mr. H. B. Nolan reports that inquiries have been made regarding the exact position in connection with the Easter holidays under the mines…

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