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Broken Hill & the Far West · Mining & the mines

Mining & the mines, 1954

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South Mine Output

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 12

During tho four weeks ended March 13. Broken Hill South treated 27,810 tons of crude ore, assaying 13.2 per…

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Man's Fall in Mine

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 10

An employee of the Zinc Corporation, who was injured shortly before the close of the day shift yesterday…

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Broken Hill Mines Cay with Bunting

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1954 · page 1

MINERS AT THE BROKEN HILL SOUTH walking under flags and bunting erected in honor of thc Royal Visit. The Royal couple passed the mine yesterday…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 1

J. May (North) who became [?] while working, was taken home to 224 Mica St. H. Plains (North) suffered…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 1

W. S[?]t (North) who lacer[?] left index [?] and [?] Street…

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Mishaps on Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 7

There were four accidents reported on the North mine yesterday. A. H. Plane strained his…

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Mishaps on Mines

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 7

There were four accidents reported on the North mine yesterday. A. H. Plane strained his…

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State Mines Control Authority Retained

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 20 March 1954 · page 3

Sydney, March 17: State Cabinet decided yesterday to retain the Mines Control Authority. Premier Cahill…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 9

S. D. Ridley (Zinc) was treated by a doctor for a strained back, then taken home to 39 Morish Street…

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Pillar Coal Deadlock

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 1

Sydney, March 22.—Talk on Friday before the Coa. Industry Tribunal (Mr. Galingher) on the mechanical…

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Zinc Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 23 March 1954 · page 6

The Cheek Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Neil) visited the Zinc Corporation yesterday, and later reported…

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South Mine Check Inspection

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 24 March 1954 · page 5

The Check Inspector (Mr. W. S. O'Neil) visited the South Mine yesterday and later reported:…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 1

M. Wilson (Zinc), who suffered a foreign body in the right eye, was treated and then taken home to 197…

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Anti-fungus chemical from coal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 7

CHICAGO: A chemical extracted from the shiny bands which occur in many forms of hard…

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Unlucky Trip by Coal Miners

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 3

Their motor trip to Broken Hill has proved rather a mixed blessing for three miners from the Cessnock district who arrived here last Monday. About 30 miles before reaching this city they had the bad luck to break an axle, and their attempt to leave it yesterday morning was…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 2

G. Tonkin (North) suffered laceration of the left knee. He was treated and taken home to 581 Fisher Street…

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Federation Warning To Coal Owners

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

Sydney, March 25.—The General President of the Miners Federation (Mr. I. Williams) warned mineowners not to attempt to introduce machines into pillars without…

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More Miners Wanted At Radium Hill

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 1

South Australian Government Mines Department is intensifying operations in…

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South Mine Employees Farewell Mr. A. Fox After 40 Years Service

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 26 March 1954 · page 2

Many tributes were paid to Mr. Arthur [?] by former workmates and representatives [?] last Friday afternoon when [?] in the vicinity of No. 7…

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Mine Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 27 March 1954 · page 1

North: B. Chisla, treated by a doctor and taken home to 425 Piper Street, strained right thigh…

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