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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1948

1,116 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 24 of 56

Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 4 June 1948 · page 3

The mine ambulance had various calls yesterday till 11 p.m., J. Pinal suffered a contused finger at the Zinc and was taken home to Marks street…

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Mines Inspector Transferred

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 June 1948 · page 3

Mr. C. Harris, Inspector of Mines, has been transferred from the local office to the southern districts of N.S.W. He will take…

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Man Falls 40ft. At North Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 June 1948 · page 1

An amazing escape from grave injury was experienced by an employee at North mine this morning. He was Mr. G. W. Spence, of 419…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 June 1948 · page 3

A. A. Adams was taken from the North Mine to the Hospital yesterday for treatment for an injured neck. He was later allowed to go home to 732 Horsington…

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Inspector Of Mines Transferred

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 June 1948 · page 4

Local Inspector of Mines, Mr. Cliff Harris, has been transferred after serving 15 months in that position in Broken HIll, Mr. Harris will be stationed in the…

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Check Inspector On Mine Conditions

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 June 1948 · page 3

During the discussion at the conference between the W.I.U. of A. and M.M.A. on Thursday, mention was mode at a report by the check inspector to…

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Mines Agreement (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 June 1948 · page 4

Sir.—It is pleasing to note that articles in the "Pied" have led to discussion on the next mines agreement in the columns of your paper…

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Bandits Hold Up Mine Officials And Kill Manager

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 5 June 1948 · page 3

Singapore, June 4.—While the mine payroll was being distributed, six Chinese gunmen help up the mine office and shot the manger dead near…

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Mine Problems Discussion

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 June 1948 · page 7

Two conferences between representatives of the Mining Managers' Association and unions will be held tomorrow…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 8 June 1948 · page 4

D. McNeil sustained dn injured right thumb at the North Mine yesterday. He was taken home to 103 Boran St. after treatment at the Hospital…

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(New Mines 'Agreement (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 8 June 1948 · page 2

Sir.—It is reassuring to learn that the next mines agreement is already under discussion in union circles. "Anti-Commo" has set excellent claims for…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 9 June 1948 · page 1

R. D. McGregor sustained a lacerated finger at the Zinc Corporation yesterday. He was treated at the Hospital an and taken home to 175 Newton Lane…

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Mine Directors Here

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1948 · page 1

Mr. A. Fairweather, director of the South mine, is making his monthly visit here. He is staying at Royal- Exchange Hotel…

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Mines Pension Scheme

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 9 June 1948 · page 1

Delegates of the Mines Pension Scheme and the M.M.A. met in a short conference. The M.M.A. intimated that they would like a reply…

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Mines Want Decision on Pension Plan

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1948 · page 4

The mining companies want a final decision- by.the men on the proffered mines pension scheme by June 20…

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New Airway for Zinc-new Bh Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1948 · page 1

It was recently decided to provide a second main upcast airway, which will be located at the Zinc Corporation-New Broken Hill Consolidated boundary and will extend from the surface to No. 16 level,…

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Tennant Is Sold Creek Mine

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 2

Port Pirie.— After six years in the Royal Australian Navy, including a term in H.M.A.S. Canberra, sunk off the Solomons in August, 1943,.Mr. Ken Milnes said to his mother: "I'm going up north to find some gold. I'll get some-and plenty."…

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New Rules for Mine Drivers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 3

The proposed new rules for qualifications necessary for airhoist and electric motor drivers certificates have been accepted by…

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Zinc Miners, Surface Workers At Football

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 8

Annual challenge match between teams from our face and underground sections of Zinc Corporation,will be. played on Zinc Turf Oval on Sunday. Many League players will be…

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More Jobs On Mines For Electric Drivers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 1

With increased production and expansion work envisaged oh the mines a keen demand is expected shortly for hoist and electric mule drivers. The F.E.D. and F.A. is compiling…

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