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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

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Anarchists' Bodies in the Ruins. Wounded Police, Troops Civilians, and Firemen in the Hospital

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 January 1911 · page 2

The police announce that a third body, that of one of the anarchist—a man known as Peter—has been found in the ruins. The other bodies have been…

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Turkey and Bulgaria. Ever-present Danger of War. [Reuter's Message.] Sofia

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 4

During the debate in the Bulgarian Parliament yesterday, on the motion for the appointment of a committee to inquire into the Stambulnff Cabinet's…

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Rioting in Wales. Soldiers Called Out to Help Police. Many Injured

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 January 1911 · page 2

There was a serious revival of rioting in the Mid-Rhondda area last night (reports the "Daily Chronicle" of November 22). The trouble started at…

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Dr. Isaac Waugh's Death. Came to Australia As Naval Surgeon. Served in New Zealand War. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 January 1911 · page 4

Dr. Isaac, Waugh died at his residence, Parramatta, this morning in his 70th year. Deceased came to Australia on board…

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Riot at Bombay. Fueds Between Mohammedan Sects. Eighteen Rioters Killed and Twenty-four Wounded. [Reuter's Message.] Bombay

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 January 1911 · page 8

Mohammedan riots, the outcome of old-standing feuds between the Mohammedan sects known as the Sunnis and the Shiahs, occurred at the…

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A Mysterious Mission. Australian Soldiers Wanted. Promises of Rich Rewards

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 7

Following upon the cabled announcement that efforts are being made in Canada to persuade ex-South African fighters to take up arms in the Mexican…

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Preparing for War. German Pressure in Holland. Russians Enlarging Polish Fortresses. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 January 1911 · page 4

The "Pall Mall Gazette's" military correspondent describes Germany's pressure on Holland to fortify its coast, as due to France's enormous strength in…

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Mexican Desperadoes. Conflict with Pursuers. a Desperado Wounded and Captured. [Reuter's Message.] Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 February 1911 · page 2

A Texan posse yesterday overtook the three Howe brothers, Mexican desperadoes, who murdered Inspector O'Connor, near Fort Hancock…

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A Boer War Episode. Sergeant-major Accused of Cowardi[?]e. Action for Libel. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 February 1911 · page 2

Mr. Edmondson, formerly sergeant-major in the Middlesex Yeomanry, is [?]uing Leopold Amery for a libel alleged to have been printed in the…

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Australia and War. a Warning Cry. Senator Pearce at Mudgee

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1911 · page 7

The Mudgee correspondent of the "Telegraph" [?] on January 26:— Senator Pearce was present at a smoke concert held last night in…

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The Mexican Revolt. Insurgents and Federals in Conflict. Many Killed and Wounded. a Big Battle Imminent. [Reuter's Message.] Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1911 · page 2

The Mexican insurgents threw into a ditch a Federal train 10 miles south of Ciudad Jaurez yesterday, and killed and wounded many Federal soldiers…

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Anarchists and Police. Fight in Poland. a Policeman Killed and Several Wounded. [Reuter's Message.] St. Petersburg

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1911 · page 4

The police at Lodz, Poland, to-day surrounded a number of anarchists refuging in a house there. A fight resembling the Sidney-street…

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War Railway Council's Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 4

The report of the War Railway Coucil on the transport of troops has been received by the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce)…

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An African Fight. Between French and Arab Sultan's Troops. Large Number Killed and Wounded. [Reuter's Message.] Paris

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1911 · page 4

The Governor of French Equatorial Africa reports that the Sultan of Dakouti, who is hostile to France, decided to migrate to the Egyptian…

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Great Britain and France. Guarding the Mediterranean. in the Event of War. British Admirals' Statements. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1911 · page 4

Apropos, of the discussion whether Great Britain, in the event of war would arrange with France to guard the Mediterranean, Admiral Fremantle[?]…

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Dilatory Soldiers. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 March 1911 · page 2

An area officer in the Sydney training area, warned 61 boys over the age of 17 to attend for examination last night. Only eight turned up…

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Frozen Meat for Troops. British War Minister Questioned. Regarding American Contract. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 March 1911 · page 2

Mr. Kilbride, in the House of Commons yesterday, inquired of Mr. Haldane (War Minister) if he were giving the Swift Meat Company of Chicago…

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With the Rebels in Mexico. Adventures of a Soldier of Fortune

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 March 1911 · page 3

Events in Mexico, since the rebellion broke out, have been involved [?] much obscurity that any light which can be thrown upon what is happening…

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War Railway Council. Its [?] REPORT. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 2

The first report of the War Railway Council, constituted at the suggestion of Lord Kitchener in the Common-wealth, has been made available…

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Bristol Military Biplanes. Supplied to War Office. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 2

The British Colonial Aeroplane Company, Bristol, is supplying the War Office with four Bristol military biplanes…

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