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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1952

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 7 August 1952 · page 4

R. Johnson (NBHC) was taken home to 425 Wolfram Street suffering from a lacerated finger. J. D. Bennett (Zinc) was taken…

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Miners Federation And W.F.T.U.

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 7 August 1952 · page 1

Sydney, August 6.—The Central Council of the Miners Federation decided today to recommend cancellation of its affiliation with the…

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Extra Plant To Boost Open Cut Mining

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 7 August 1952 · page 6

Sydney, August 6.—The Federal Government had bought 'mining plant worth £9 million to boost opencut coal production, the…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 8 August 1952 · page 1

J. Bird (Zinc) wat taken home yesterday suffering from illness. D. Donohue (North) was treated by a doctor and then taken home…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 9 August 1952 · page 1

R. Anderson (North) was taken home to 675 Chappie Street yesterday suffering from cramps. J. Staker (Zinc) suffered a…

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Mine Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 1

Three accidents were reported from the North Mine today. C. Beahl was taken home…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 1

The Check Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Neil) visited the South Mine on Friday, and later reported: In company with Mr. W. Smith…

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Mines Pension Fund Report on Finances

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 6

In the annual report of the Mines Pension Fund trustees attention is concentrated on finance. It is emphasised that in spite of the fund having a surplus…

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Miners Remanded on Stealing Charge Allegedly Forced Entry Into Service Stores

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 12 August 1952 · page 1

Two men who allegedly broke into the Service Stores in Gypsum Street on Saturday night, appeared before Mr. W. H. Hall, S.M., in the Court of Petty Sessions yesterday…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 1

E. Beahl (North) was treated yesterday for illness and was then taken home to 602 Chapple Street E. Livingstone (North) in[?]…

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Coal, Steel Mission

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 3

London, Tuesday. — The, British Foreign Office announced that Britain will open talks on August 21…

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Broken Hill Mine Employees Pension Fund Summary Of Annual Report For 12 Months Ended June 30

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 13 August 1952 · page 1

The following is the annual report till June 30 last of the Board of the Mines Pension Fund: The report of the Board of…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 14 August 1952 · page 1

D. McAllcn (New B.H.C.) was treated at the Hospital yesterday for a lacerated right wrist and was taken home to 464 Wyman Lane…

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Wonthaggi Wants Mine Developed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 August 1952 · page 5

Wonthaggi.— The Coal production at Wonthaggi could be doubled if 15 more houses and two hostels were built, the mayor, Mr. Tilley, MLC, said. He was speaking at a…

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More Money for Jubilee North Mine Grants Further £3,000

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 14 August 1952 · page 1

A further £3,000 has been made available for work on the Jubilee Oval improvements. North Mine made this offer in a letter to the Football League…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 6

Tom O'Neil (New B.H.C.) bruised his left foot at work yesterday and was token home to 751 Beryl Street following treatment…

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Retirement Of North Mine Staff Officer

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 15 August 1952 · page 4

Mr. W. A. Thorn, chief assayer to North Broken Hill Ltd., retired under the company's superannuation scheme on August 3 after 37…

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Court Hears of Robbery Attempt Magistrate Sends Miners for Trial

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 16 August 1952 · page 1

Two 27-year-old miners who allegedly broke into the Service Stores and attempted to steal £184 worth of goods last Saturday night, were yesterday…

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Mine Pensioners Want Negotiations Re-opened Meeting Hears Report From W.I.U. Of A. President

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 18 August 1952 · page 1

Following a report from the W.I.U. of A. president and other officials yesterday, a meeting of the Mines Pensioners Association Called on the rank and file to support them in their struggle for on…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 19 August 1952 · page 1

J. Botts (North) was taken home to 237 Williams Street yesterday suffering from illness. B. R. Turner (N.B.H.C.) alan…

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