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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1952

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Double Blank Wins at Gawler Gold Lance's Surprise In Kenwood Handicap

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 5

Double Blank, showed by winning the Evanston Stakes at Gawler on Saturday that he is coming on well in preparation for his forthcoming engagements in Victoria…

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Big Gold Theft From Airport

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 2

Toronto, Thursday.—Gold valued at 350,000 dollars (£162,500) was stolen today at Halton Airport, near here. It was in six boxes, weighing a total…

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Surplus of Coal in S. A.

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 September 1952 · page 2

Adelaide.—South Australia's hand-to-mouth existence for coal a year ago has changed dramatically…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 1

C. McGee (Zinc) was taken home yesterday suffering from illness. W. R. Coombe (North)…

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North Mine Output

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 6

During the four weeks ended September 20, the North mine mill treated 31,161 tons of crude ore…

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South Mine Profit Of £1,476,349

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 1

Broken Hill South Ltd. reports profit of £1,476,349 after providing for taxation and…

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Mine Fire Quelled

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 3

Sydney.—Miners rescuesafety men won the battle against the raging underground, fire in the Liddell…

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Miners to Fight Against Pit Closing

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 3

Sydney—The Miners' Federation will fight the threatened closure of 50 northern coal mines and the dismissal of miners. The executive gave miners…

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Mines Aggreement Union Delegates Given Bargaining Powers Further Conference to Be Sought with M.M.A.

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 29 September 1952 · page 1

Line of lode unionists who on Saturday crowded the Quadrangle at the Trades Hall decided by an overwhelming majority to give delegates, a "free hand to determine the urgent claims in bargaining…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

A. J. Tonkin (South) was taken home to 175 Chappie Street yesterday suffering from illness…

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Gas Coal Losses

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

Sydney.—More than 6000 tons of coal, most of it suitable for gas-making, will be lost daily by a stoppage…

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Summer Styles In Children's Wear Mannequin Parade At North Mine Hall

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 2

All dressed up in the [?]tiest of party dresses. sun frocks, beach wear and play-time outfits, Fifteen little school girls from the North…

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The Barrier Miner Thursday, October 2, 1952. New Coal Crisis?

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 3

AN explosive situation exists on the N.S.W. coalfields. The State Mines Minister (Mr. Arthur) has suggested that 50 mines may have to be closed downland many miners…

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Planning for Holidays on Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 7

Next Friday is the last day for mine employees to hand in their questionaires to the ZincN.B.H.C. Picnic Committee regarding the annual Christmas holidays…

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No Mining on Sydney Beaches

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 October 1952 · page 3

Sydney.—The beaches will not be mined for the rare, heavy minerals used in the manufacture of jet…

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No Stop Work On Mines Tomorrow

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 5

There will be no stop-work day on the mines tomorrow. The stop-work will be held on the Wednesday following the receipt of a reply from the companies after…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 1

L. Brown (Zinc Mine). 628 Lane Street, was taken home yesterday after taking ill. D. T. Taylor (Zinc), 697…

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Funeral of Mr. [?]. Mine

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 4

The funeral of Mr. William [?] who died at the [?] on Saturday [?] placed on…

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Coal Crisis Conference Today

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 4

Sydney, [?] Miners leaders will confer with the Joint Coal Board on the coal industry crisis…

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New Hunt for Lost Ship and Gold

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 October 1952 · page 4

New York, Tuesday—The lure of sunken gold once again is attracting would-be salvagers of the treasure ship De Braak, a British sloop-of-war, which went…

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