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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1946

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Mining Companies Concerned At General Non-Observance Of Clause Companies' Case To Be Places Before B.I.C. Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 18 July 1946 · page 3

Yesterday the Mining Managers' Association conferred with the executive of the Barrier Industrial Council regarding the new clause in the new agreement dealing with the working hours of surface day workers. This clause states that the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 3

Mr. A. T. Hu[?]table received injuries to the right forearm and third finger of the right hand while working at the Zinc Corporation yesterday. He received…

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Inter-mine Tennis

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 5

The following team will represent Zinc No. 4 on Saturday morning: Burns, Riddiford, Collins, Hill Foggarty, Wayman, Reserves: Prenzil, Aidman…

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North Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 3

The check inspector (Mr. W. O'connell) visited North Mine No. 2 shaft yesterday and later reported:— In company with Mr. H. l. Payne…

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Brown Coal In German Locos

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 4

Locomotives in Germany fed with brown coal have shown a 10 per cent. saving in fuel as compared with locomotives fired with lump black coal…

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Abolition of Contract System Coal Industry Innovation

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 19 July 1946 · page 1

Canberra, July 18.—Draft legislation approved by Labor Caucus provides for the abolition of the contract system in the coal-mining industry. This revolutionary step is to be coupled with a program of immediate mechanisation of the mines. Caucus today…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 3

L. Schuller suffered injuries to the chest at the North mine yesterday. He was admitted to Hospital. J. J. Trebilcock sustained lacerations…

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Disputes on Coal Fields Hopes Of Settlement

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 1

Sydney, July 19.—Hope for a settlement of the dispute which threatens a general stoppage on all South Coast mines on Monday was expressed by the miners' general president, Mr. H. Wells, and general [?]ve[?]ry, Mr. W. S. Grant, tonight. Mr. Wells said he expected a decision by the Federal…

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No Improvement In Mine Timber Position Advice From Railways Commissioner Not Encouraging

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 20 July 1946 · page 3

Yesterday Mr. G. R. Fisher, president of the Mining Managers Association, was asked what was the position regarding the supply of timber to the local mines…

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Coal Stocks Low

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 1

Wollongong, July 21.—There will be an almost complete black out on the South coast within a few [?]ays if miners stage a general strike on…

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Ruhr Miners Are Restive, Union Warns

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 5

LONDON, July 21.—The Ruhrminers' union has warned British officials that serious difficulties are being…

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Coalies Will Challenge Govt. On Law To Discipline Miners

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 1

Sydney, July 21—It is now certain that the Miners' Federation will challenge the Government's proposed Coal industry Bill insofar as it seeks to impose measures Involving dismissals and (or) suspensions of coal mine employees, unless the Federation is first assured of far-reaching improvements…

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Barrier Miner Monday, July 22, 1946. Today's Coal Conference

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 July 1946 · page 3

A CONFERENCE is being held today between Federal Ministers and officers of the Goal Miners' Federation to consider the…

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Idle Collieries

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 8

SYDNEY. — Corrimal mine, which worked with a short staff yesterday, today was idle making complete the tie-up of all South…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 2

While working at the Zinc Corporation yesterday Mr. J. Luke, a bluck-smith. Injured his hand. After receiving treatment at the Hospital he was…

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Work on "Big Mine" Dump Proceeds

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 1

Dally the old Proprietary Mine dump is diminishing in size as workmen of the Blue Metal Coy, make inroads into the sing for transportation…

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Ministers Firm on Coal Authority Bill

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 July 1946 · page 3

CANBERRA. — A request by miners' leaders to modify the disciplinary code of the Coal Authority Bill was rejected by Federal…

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Coal Bill

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 2

It will be interesting to see how the proposed legislation in regard to the coal industry will affect the production at the black mineral, so important to the…

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31 N.S.W. Collieries Idle Today

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 8

SYDNEY.—With 31 N.S.W. mines idle today for a production loss of more than 19,000 tons, miners' leaders are hoping that…

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Coal Position in Victoria

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 24 July 1946 · page 1

Melbourne, July 23.—Although gas rationing appears unlikely this week. It is doubtful if the coal scheduled to arrive in Melbourne will have any…

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