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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1953

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 20 January 1953 · page 1

E. Miller (South Mine), 187 Argent Street, dislocated a finger on the left hand yesterday and was taken…

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Mishaps on Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 January 1953 · page 1

Three minor accidents occurred on the mines today. J. P. Fitzgerald (ZineCorp) was taken home to 147…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 21 January 1953 · page 4

A. Rose (Zinc Corporation) was treated yesterday for an injured right thumb. J. Fitzgerald (Zinc), 147…

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Nth. Mine Employees Tennis Club

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 5

Members and intending members are reminded that the annual meeting of the North Mine Employees…

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Coal Production in U.k

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 22 January 1953 · page 6

Coal output in 1952 was just under 225 million tons, according to provisional figures issued by the U.K…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 2

W. McFarlan (Zinc) was taken home to the Zinc Barracks after treatment for a crushed right foot…

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South Mine Employees

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 4

The annual meeting of the South Mine employees Picnic Committee will be held at the Trades Hall…

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Royalties on Mine Leases For Natives

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1953 · page 5

Darwin.—Mines in Arnhem Land may produce more than one million pounds' worth of ore in the next five years. A trust fund for the natives will get £25,000 of this for royalties on leases…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 24 January 1953 · page 4

H. Geich (South), 287 Cobalt Street, was taken home ill yesterday. R. Gusling (North), 703…

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South Mine Picnic Committee

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1953 · page 1

There was a poor attendance at the annual meeting of the South Mine Picnic Committee at the Trades…

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Mines' Teams in Pennant Bowls

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1953 · page 4

Only pennant gaines played on Saturday were those between North Staff and ZincN.B.H. clubs, as the Broken Hill Club was entertaining and playing the visiting…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 4

[?].Toms (North Mine) was treated yesterday for a bruised instep. J. Anderson (South), 480…

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Miners Break off Talks

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 4

London, Monday.—British coalminers' leaders have broken off wage' talks with the National Coal Board…

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Stop Press [?] on Mines

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 8

T[?] employees of the North [?] were treated by doctors and [?]ken home from work today: J.Reid. of 247 McCulloch Street…

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Keen Play in Mines' Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1953 · page 8

Competition in the Mines' Cricket Association at the weekend was keen. Some good scores were made. Mill Make 221…

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Collapsed at Mine Inquest

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1953 · page 1

An employee of the South mine, Mr. Drew Gebler (48), of 150 Thomas Street, collapsed and died at work…

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Mine Tennis

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 12

The North Mine Employees, Tennis Club will hold its annual meeting in the District Tennis Association…

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North Mine Employees Tennis Club

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 5

Members and intending members are reminded that the annual meeting Will be held in the Tennis Hall on…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 30 January 1953 · page 1

F. W. Ho[?]re (South) was treated for bruises and lacerations[?] to the left shoulder and taken home to 330…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 31 January 1953 · page 1

J. Le May (North Mine), 100 Mark Street, yesterday Jarred his right wrist and elbow…

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