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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1946

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Mining Revival In Victoria Production Plans

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 February 1946 · page 3

The most important event in the mining industry in the last fortnight was the announcement by Mr. Dedman, Minister for Post-War Reconstruction…

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British Miners' Heads Refuse £5000 A Year

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 February 1946 · page 3

LONDON, February 16.—Five miners' leaders so far have refused £5000-a-year jobs on the National Coal Board. The leaders say they feel too many of the miners' claims for improved conditions will remain unsatisfied under the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 19 February 1946 · page 1

P. Summers lacerated the third finger of his right hand at the zinc Corporation yesterday. After attention he was taken to his home at 241 Hebbard Street…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 2

B. Terry suffered injuries to the left leg at the Zinc Corporation last night. After hospital treatment he was taken to his hours at 450 Thomas Street…

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Stealing On Mines

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 2

We are not going to defend any form of stealing, but there are certainly varieties of this crime and some such acts involve more than stealing…

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Chief Mines Inspector's Visit

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 3

The chief inspector of mines, Mr. J. W. Salter, will arrive in Broken Hill about February 28 on an official visit. It is expected that he will be accompanied by…

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Southern Cross Mine (To The Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 20 February 1946 · page 3

Sir.—To the unionists all other fair minded men and the Prospectors Association (especially) I will relate the true fact concerning the Southern Cross Mine…

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534 People Are Trapped In Coal Mine In Prussia

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 4

LONDON, February 20.—Nearly all of 534 people trapped in a coal mine at Dortmund, Prussia, are thought to be doomed…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 5

Anthony Mercicca a miner, injured a finger while working at the North Mine yesterday. He received treatment at the Hospital and went home to 39…

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South Mine Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 8

Mr. W. O'Connell, check inspector, after visiting the South mine yesterday reported: In company with Mr. D. Humphrey,…

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Mine Owner Denies Partner's Assault Charge But Committed After Long Hearing

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 3

A mine owner's emphatic denial of a average assault charge brought about by his partner was dismissed by Mr. H. Isles, SM,. in the Police Court yesterday and…

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The Broken Hill Mining Industry Mr. J. R. Govett Deals With Its Many Problems

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 22 February 1946 · page 1

Broken Hill's lead-zinc lode has a long assured future—extending beyond the present century. The present out look is definitely promising, but many factors enter into the position. An actual danger is in the fact that prices of metal may be too high for…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 23 February 1946 · page 1

M. Vutich lacerated his right eyebrow at the North mine yesterday morning. After attention he was conveyed to his home at 326 Piper Street…

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More Men on Mines Than in November

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 February 1946 · page 4

The following statement showing the number of men employed by the various Broken Hill mining companies (including employees of…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

An employee of the South mine, John Fishburn, was treated at the Hospital today for an eye injury. After treatment he returned to work…

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German Mine Tragedy

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

Berford (Germany), February 24.—Pires in the U.N.N.A. coal mine, where over 400 persons were trapped, diminished yesterday and the authorities…

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Russia's Rich Goldfield Worked By Prisoners

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 February 1946 · page 3

NEW YORK, February 23.—Reports are trickling out of Russia of a fabulously rich goldfield whose full extent not even the Russians have determined. Mr. David J Dallin, a former Soviet deputy and now an American…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 2

John Fishburn, South Mine, was treated at the Hospital yesterday for an eye injury. After treatment he returned to work…

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New Mines Agreement falk Managers And B.I.C. Meet To Discuss B.I.C. Claims

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 February 1946 · page 1

REPRESENTATIVES of the Mining Managers' Association and the Barrier Industrial Council conferred this afternoon in regard to a new log to cover wages and conditions oh the mines. The conference was held at the Mining Managers' Association rooms, and was confined to the B.I.C. log. The logs for craft unions will be discussed, later. Mr…

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Miners Withdraw From Coal Inquiry

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 27 February 1946 · page 4

Sydney, February 26.—Miners will offer no further evidence before pic Coal Inquiry, presided over by Mr. justice Davidson…

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