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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1951

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North Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 August 1951 · page 1

The Check Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Neil) visit the North mine yesterday and later reported:— In company with Mr. H. Von…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 1

J. Couch (C.P.S.). of 310 Hebbard Sired was treated yesterday for a strained bock sustained at work. J. Twigden (North Mine), of 324…

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Silverton Mines

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 11

Mr. J. M. Ryah, who recently presented the Board of Silverton Silver Mines N.L. with his report on the…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 3

The Check Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Neill visited the South Mine yesterday. and later reported: In company with Mr. L. Everuss…

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Spring Fair at the North Mine Hall

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 9

Yesterday's showery weather did not affect the attendance at the Lane Street Methodist "Spring Fair" held at the North Mine Hall. The well laden staHs were almost sold out by afternoon toa time. The stalls were…

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Mines Pension Fund Questionnaires (To the Editor)

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 9 August 1951 · page 6

Sir,—I would just like to express my view concerning the pension for the mine workers after reading in Saturday's paper that a last appeal was being…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 1

K. Watson (North), of 425 Cobalt Street suffered a bruished left foot yesterday. W. Edwards (Thompson's Section of…

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North Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 10 August 1951 · page 1

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

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 11 August 1951 · page 1

L. Tames (South) was X-raayed at the Hospital for a compound fracture of a linger on the left hand. He was later taken home to 9 Harris Street…

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Gold Snap

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 August 1951 · page 1

A coid snap was experienced here today. Highest temperature up till noon was 50 degrees. The minimum…

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No Gold In Plane

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 August 1951 · page 2

Lae, August 12.— Officials believe that £35,000 worth of gold in a plane which crashed into the sea near…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 14 August 1951 · page 2

L. Keam (Zinc) was treated at a doctor's surgery yesterday for a strained left shoulder. He was later taken home to 216 Rowe Street…

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Coal Price Rise Defended

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 14 August 1951 · page 1

Canberra. August 13.—The Minister for National Development (Senator Spooner) said tonight the Commonwealth had increased coal prices as…

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To Stress Value of Coal Seams

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 August 1951 · page 2

Cessnock— The Council is holding a special meeting tonight to discuss a plan to push a wheelbarrow of coal to Sydney. The Mayor (Aid. Hallam) said that to…

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Increased Pension Rate Wanted For Miners But Minister Sees Difficulties Of Extra Finance

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 14 August 1951 · page 1

Sydney. August 12.—Unless mine workers are prepared to Increase their weekly rate of contribution, in his opinion the present rale of pension…

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Coal Rise Approved

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 10

Canberra.— The Commonwealth Government has approved the action of the Joint Coal Board in deciding…

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Disease In Scot Mines

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 11

London, August 14 Experts say the lung disease pneumono coniosis is increasing…

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Mining Statistics

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 6

Sydney, August 13.—Output from mines and quarries in N.S.W. increased in value from £87,856,000 in 1949 to £49,750,014 last year, the Minister for…

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Visit By Minister For Mines

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 5

The Member for Sturt, Mr. W. E. Wattison, said last night that a visit was contemplated by the Minister for Mines accompanied by members of…

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Mines' Minister to Visit Here

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 August 1951 · page 3

The Minister for Mines, accompanied by members of the Mining Committee, may visit Broken Hill at the end of this month. Mr. W. E. Wattison, M.L.A.,…

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