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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1951

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Coal Dispute: Federation Attacks Owners and Govt. Dr. Evatt Continues Defence Of Three Executive

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 17 February 1951 · page 1

Sydney, February 16.—The Sydney office of the Miners Federation-today issued on "information bulletin" laying blame for the collapse of this week's coal crisis negotiations on mine-owners and the Federal Government. The statement said:—…

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North Mine Activity

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 6

North Broken Hill Ltd. reports as follows for the five and sixseventh weeks ended February 10. Production: Because of the…

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Telepathy In Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 5

Bendigo.—Thought transmission from 1,000 feet underground was demonstrated for the first time in the world at North Deborah mine…

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Gold In Wedding Rings

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 9

Paris, February 18.—Thin platinum wedding rings are out in Paris. The newest wedding rings are made of gold, wrought into a flexible chain—like the watch chains Victorians used to loop across their waistcoats. They measure nearly half an inch across…

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70,000 Tons Coal Lost

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 1

Sydney.—Seventy thousand tons of coal were lost in the almost Australia-wide cessation of colliery work today…

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Ex-President of U.S. tells of Aust. mine link

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 6

New York, Former US President Herbert Hoover told today how he was responsible for developing the rich Sons of Gwalia goldmine during his year of experience as a mining engineer…

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South Mine Employees Picnic Committee Mr. H. G. Rose Relinquishes Post

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 19 February 1951 · page 2

The annual meeting of the South Mine Employees Picnic Committee was held at the Trades Hall on Saturday morning. Mr. G. Lee presiding…

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Coal Loss Grows

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 1

Sydney.—In addition to the loss of 70,000 tons of coal in the oneday stoppage of coal miners 10,000 tons has been lost owing to…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 3

The Check Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Nell) visited the South Mine yesterday and later reported:— In company with Mr. G. Hanley…

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Union Talks on Coal Dispute

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 1

Sydney.—Todays meeting between the ACTU emergency committee and the Miners' Federation was postponed until tomorrow…

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Barrier Miner Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1951. Ownership of Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 3

NATIONALISATION of coal mines is being urged in the usual quarters again as a remedy for…

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Plans for Vigorous Coal Production in 1951, Says Fuel Minister After Coal Board Talks Restrictions Before Easier Appear Inevitable

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 February 1951 · page 1

Sydney, February 19.—Plans are well in hand for a vigorous coal production program for 1951, the Minister for Shipping and Fuel, Senator McLeay, said today. The statement was made following week-end conferences between him…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

Two North Mine employees were treated for minor injuries yesterday They were W. Schetlat, 758 Chappie Street, treated for a torn leg ligament…

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New Charges for Miners' Leaders

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 1

Canberra.—The Commonwealth Government is expeeted to issue fresh summonses against the miners' leaders for alleged breaches of the coal dustry Act…

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Stop Press Coal for Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 12

Canberra.—Immediate action is being taken by the Joint Coal [?]oard to augment shipments of [?]as coal from Newcastle to…

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F.e.d. & F.a. to Meet North Mine

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 February 1951 · page 3

The F.E.D. and P.A. executive and representatives of the men concerned will meet the management of the North mine at 8.30 a.m. tomorrow…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 February 1951 · page 3

W. Enright South Mine received a probable fractured right foot yesterday. He was taken to Hospital for X-ray, and then to 98 Argent Street…

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Coal Men Sought

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 February 1951 · page 1

CANBERRA—More than 1500 men will be sought immediately for work on the coalfields…

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Terms For Coal Settlement: Central Council to Stand Firm Actu's Suggestions; Officials Becoming Impatient

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 February 1951 · page 1

Sydney, February 21.—The Miners Central Council tomorrow is expected to stound firm on its demand that all parties to the coal dispute must support any request for a review of the Gallagher incentive award. Council is expected to tell the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 February 1951 · page 4

A Holiday (Zinc Corporation) was treated by a doctor and then taken name to 600 McGowen Street yesterday suffering from a fractured toe…

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