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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1951

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Mining Application Granted

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 July 1951 · page 3

In the Warden's Court yesterday Mr. A. E. Hodgson granted an application by Thomas John Brown for authority to enter part portions 17 and 18…

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Leigh Creek Coal For S.A. Power

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 19 July 1951 · page 1

Adelaide, July 18.—At an official inspection of a new boiler burning Leigh Creek coal exclusively at Osborne power station. Premier Playford…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 20 July 1951 · page 1

W. M. K[?]newell (North Mine) yesterday suffered a bruised right shoulder. After Hospital treatment he was taken home to [?] Argent Street…

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Gold On Wrecked Plane

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 July 1951 · page 6

Sydney. — The Qantas Drover aircraft which crashed into the sea a mile from Lae, New Guinea, on…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 21 July 1951 · page 4

The Check Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Neil) visited the Smith mine yesterday and reported:—In company with Mr. L. Cook…

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Mount Isa Terms to Mine Trust

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 July 1951 · page 8

London, July 22.—Details are announced of the Mount Isa Mines Ltd. offer for Mining Trust Ltd…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 1

H. W. Wood (Zinc) was treated at a doctor's surgery for a foreign body in the eye. A. R. McKee (Zinc) was also treated…

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Wage on Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 8

Employees on the mines will receive the 13/- basic wage rise beginning with the first complete pay…

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Coal,scrap, steel needed in Germany

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 7

Bonn, More coal, more scrap, and more steel is the cry of Germany's shipbuilding industry in 1951. Two years ago it was…

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They mine with yam OUTBACK with Douglas Lockwood

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 July 1951 · page 4

THERE is a law which prevents any Northern Territory aboriginal working underground in a mine, a fact which has displeased a number of mine owners for some time…

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North Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 25 July 1951 · page 1

The Check Inspector (Mr. W.S. O'Neil) visited the North Mine yesterday and later reported: In company with Mr. W. Grimsby…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 July 1951 · page 1

R. Matthew (North Mine) was admitted to Hospital yesterday suffering from injuries received at work. Injuries sustained were lacerated…

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Spastic Centre Appeal Inter-Mine Football

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 July 1951 · page 1

The inter-mine football committees met in the lounge of the Oriental Hotel on Saturday morning to discuss further arrangements for the North Mine v…

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South Mine Ambulance Superintendent Farewelled Mr. A. Murgatroyd Retires After 36 Years

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 26 July 1951 · page 5

Mr. A. Murgatroyd, who has been Ambulance Superintendent at the South Mine for the past 36 years, is to leave the service of the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 1

C. Deckert (North) was taken home to 78 Wicks Street yesterday suffering from abrasions and lacerations to the scalp…

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Mines Asked to Help Pay for Road

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 2

An extension of Gaffney Street, between Gypsum Street and the South Road, will be constructed by the City Council provided the Zinc and South mines, which will mainly use the road…

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W.I.U. OF A. Management Committee Meeting Spastic Centre Appeal Inter-Mine Football

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 27 July 1951 · page 1

The management Committee of the W.I.U. of A. will meet on Sunday morning at 10.30. Following this meeting there will be…

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Fire Threat To Coal Stack Miners Executive Urges Public Inquiry

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 28 July 1951 · page 1

Sydney, July 27.—A public inquiry into the firing of a 90,000 tons stack of coal at Ravensworth between Singleton and…

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Gold Near Maitland?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1951 · page 2

Newcastle.— Many Maitland people will spend this week end seeking gold on the Barrington Tops in the rugged…

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Gold Near Maitland?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 July 1951 · page 2

Newcastle.— Many Maitland people will spend this week end seeking gold on the Barrington Tops in the rugged…

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