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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1947

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Theft of Coal From N.S.W. RAILWAYS Man Fined £5

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 June 1947 · page 7

ALLEGATIONS that a 39-year-old miner had illegally taken coal from the N.S.W. transhipping yard on the night of May 31 were made by the police in a charge brought before Mr. A. V. Quiggin, S.M., in the Police…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 2

S. Thompson suffered a bruised left knee at the South Mine yesterday. He was taken to the Hospital for an X-ray and then taken home to 451 Argent…

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No Bonus For Gold Prime Minister Meets Deputation

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 1

Perth, June 18—A deputation from the West Australian Chamber or Mines yesterday waited on the Prime Minister, and requested the granting of a gold…

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Miners Fail To Reach Body Of Bore Worker In Bootra Bore Hole

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 June 1947 · page 1

The borehole on Bootra Station, 140 miles from Wilcannia, in which the body of Henry Arthur (Bill) Clark, aged 27, has been buried since last Thursday, has proved a deathtrap to the many men who have been feverishly working; to uncover the victim…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 5

W. C. Burns injured his left foot at the Zinc Corporation yesterday. He was treated at the Hospital and then allowed home to 487 Chappie Street…

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North Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 3

The Check inspeteer. Mr. W. O'Connell. visited the North Mine yesterday and later reported: In company with Mr. J. Grill (foreman…

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[?]ch For Body To [?]ntinue Tomorrow Miners Return Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 3

Owing a conference locally on the to locate the body of Mr. H. A. who was buried in No. 3 bore [?]otra Station more than a week…

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Still Threat of Coal Tie-up Case Of Deputies' Assn

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 June 1947 · page 1

Sydney, June 20.—The threat of a tie-up of all New South Wales cool mines and subsequent dislocation of the industry and transport still exists. Unless the rank and file members of the Deputies and Shot Firers' Association agree to…

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Malaria and Mine Employees

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 2

The matter of mine employees who had enlisted, returned and taken up their former employment on the mines and who at times are incapacitated with…

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Coal Deputies Decide to Resume Commission's Judgment This Afternoon

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 3

Sydney, June 21.—The Full Bench of the Industrial Commission (Saturday) reserved judgment until 2 p.m. on Monday on the dispute between the Deputies and Shotfirers' Association and the Metropolitan Colliery, which threatened to throw…

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Coal Position Brighter Some Train Restrictions May Be Lifted

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 23 June 1947 · page 3

Sydney, June 22.—Coal production in N.S.W. has Improved in the past two weeks and there are hopes that there may be some lifting of restrictions on…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 1

C. Hawse, suffered an injured left toot whilst at the North Mine yesterday. After treatment and X-ray at the Hospital he was taken home to 161 Iodide…

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North Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 1

Yesterday the Check Inspector, Mr. W. O'Connell visited the North Mine and later reported: In company with Mr. W. Grimsley…

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Parnell Mine Diamond Drilling To Commence

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 3

Messrs. A. W. Hammond (chairman) and S. R. Hosking (secretary) of the company that is developing the Parnell mine signed a contract at the…

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Britain to Get Coal From America

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 June 1947 · page 1

WASHINGTON, June 23.— Britain will receive approximately 140,000 tons of coal from America in July provided there…

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BIG N.S.W. June Coal Output Minister's Tribute To Miners And Officials

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 1

Sydney, June 24—N.S.W. coal production during June was expected to be the best monthly output for several years, said the Federal Minister for Supply and Shipping, Senator Ashley, today. It would be comparable with the peak wartime…

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Coal Price Increase Is Expected

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 1

Canberra, June 24.—An increase in the price of New South Wales coal is expected to by announced soon by the Join Coal Board. This was indicated…

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Better Coal For Produce Trains

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 June 1947 · page 1

With the promise of better coal for the Broken Hill produce train. Broken Hill should be able to look for a speedier service. The order was given…

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"Let the Senators Mine Coal" U.S. Coalies Incensed At Suppression Bill

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

Washington, June 25.—Amid protests of "Let the Senators mine coal" softcoal miners by thousands left coal pits yesterday in a walkout protesting against the final passage of the Labor Control Act which the Senate passed yesterday in…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

The check inspector, Mr. W. O'Connell, visited the South mine yesterday and later reported: In company with Mr. A. Greig (stope…

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