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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1946

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U.s. Coal-wheat Shipments to Liberated Areas

Western Grazier · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 4

Washington, January 7.—The United States Department of Agriculture on January 5 authorised the commercial export of 387.000 long tons of…

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Discussion On Dental Clinic For Mine Workers And Members Ot Families

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 January 1946 · page 5

MEMBERS of the administrative board for the dental clinic, which is to be established by mining com panies for the benefit of employees and their families, met at the M.M. A. rooms yesterday for a preliminary discussion…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 19 January 1946 · page 1

Clarence Payne, residing at 92 Silver Street, was barring down at the North mine yesterday when he was strtuck by a ston which caused bruises and…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 1
Also in Barrier Miner

Yesterday afternoon Henry J. Beclaw. Zinc Corporation, was treated at Dr. Halin's surgery for a foreign body in the left eye. He was then taken home to…

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Miners And Trucking

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 1

The attention of W.I.U. of A. members is again drawn to the rule that miners are only permitted to truck their ore to the loopline on points…

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War Damage Claim of N.g. Goldfields Ltd

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 January 1946 · page 2

MELBOURNE.—About £250,000 is involved in the claim on the War Damage Commission by New Guinea Goldfields Ltd., said the chairman…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 23 January 1946 · page 2

Con Tsigos, of 414 Crystal Street, bruised his left big toe while working at the South mine. He was taken by an[?]ulance to the Hospital and then home…

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Mine Washed Up on Queensland Beach

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 January 1946 · page 5

BRISBANE.—A mine containing 500 lb. of explosive which was washed up on the beach at Wellington Point has been identified by naval…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 6
Also in Barrier Daily Truth

Ronald Nielson, of the North Mine Cottages, was treated at the Hospital yesterday for an injury to his left eye…

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Lessened Coal Production

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 1

Sydney, January 23.—Coal production for N.S.W. in 1945 was 10,176,27 tons compared with 11,042,939 tons for 194 and 11,473,499 tons for 1943, the Coal…

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Bonus Windfall for B.H. WORKERS? Bright Outlook For Mines; Lead Demand From U.S.

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1946 · page 1

ADELAIDE.—Substantial all-round benefits to the miners and small industries in Broken Hill and Port Pirie are expected to follow the recent increase of £9 sterling in the British selling price of pig lead…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 8
Also in Barrier Daily Truth

George Kuragis, of 512 Blende St., was struck by falling timber, while working, at the North mine today. He He received injuries to his lower right…

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Coal Losses

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 5

SYDNEY.—A substantial decrease in New South Wales coal production in 1945 is disclosed, in a statement issued by the Coal Commissioner (Mr…

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Nationalised Mine May Close

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1946 · page 3

LONDON, January 23.—The first pit in England to be nationalised, Clifton Colliery, Nottingham, which the Government took over three years…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 3

George Kuragis, of 512 Blende Street, was struck by falling timber at the North mine yesterday. He received injuries to his lower right leg and foot, and was…

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Mines Holiday Pay

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 3

The mines agreement entitled any employee to the two extra annual holidays provided that such employee works the day prior to such leave and works on…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 26 January 1946 · page 3

The check inspector. Mr. W. O'Connell, visited the South Mine yesterday and later reported: In company with Mr. W. Bollen (shift…

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