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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

237 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 12

A Dazzling Picture in Amphitheatre. Brilliant Costumes and Flashing Jewels. Half a Month's Pay Granted to Soldiers

Barrier Miner · Thursday 14 December 1911 · page 2

The amphitheatre was a dazzling picture of brilliant costumes and flashing jewels. The homage of the ruling princes…

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Tragedy at Crabbe's Creek. Girl Shot and Dangerously Wounded. Her Assailant's Dead Body Found. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 4

The Inspector-General of Police has received information from the police inspector at Lismore to the effect that a girl named Julian, living at Crabbe's…

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No German War. Workers Will Prevent It by Downing Tools

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 1

"There will never be war between England and Germany. The growing cause of labor will settle all that," said Mr. R. F. Bell. Australian…

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Is Britain Prepared for War? Lord Roberts's Opinion. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 4

Lord Roberts has written to the press deprecating'Lord Haldane's optimism regarding Great Britain's preparedness for war. "We have just…

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Manchu Soldiers Demand Arrears of Pay

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 2

The Manchu soldiery demand arrears of pay. They stipulate for future remuneration in the nature of pay, not Manchu bounty…

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First Aid. What to Do Till the Doctor Comes. (By the Late Dr!w.'" Gordonstables, Rn.) Xxi. Carrying the Wounded

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 December 1911 · page 3

The method of carrying an injured person will depend apon the number of bearers, but even one strong, quiet, and skilful man 'Who does not lose his…

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Revolution in China. a Viceroy Assassinated. Hacked to Pieces Bya Soldier. Conference at Shanghai.. [Reuter's Message.] Pekin

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 December 1911 · page 5

The missionaries report the assassination of Tuan Fang, the Viceroy "of Szeohuan. Discovering that the army was disloyal,…

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War Material From Germany. Dispatched to Turkey.. '[Router's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 December 1911 · page 2

'The Times" Sofia correspondent states that a trainload of war material for Turkey from Germany arrived on the Turco-Servian frontier yesterday,…

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A Boiler Explosion. Three Men Killed and Three Others Wounded. [Router's Message.] Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 4

A boiler at the Newman flour mills in Oregon (U.S.A.), exploded yesterday, wrecking the building, killing three men, and wounding three others,…

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Airmen in War. Commonwealth Projects

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 December 1911 · page 3

The Minister for Defence, (Senate Pearce) on Monday made an important announcement, relating "to the police of the Government in conection with…

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Staibinc Affray at Surry Hills. Two Women Seriously Wounded. a Man Arrested. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 December 1911 · page 4

A stabbing affray occurred last night in Lower Campbell street, Surry Hills, the result being that two women were so seriously wounded as to necessitate…

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Oh the Verge of War. the Mr. Churchill Went to the Admiralty. Some Secret History

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 December 1911 · page 3

Speculation has been rife of late why Mr. Churchill was suddenly shifted from the Home Office to the Admiralty. That the dramatic move had…

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Wounded by Pet Lion. Banker's Son Succuaibs to Injuries. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 December 1911 · page 8

Terence Barclay, the son of a banger, has died from wounds inflicted by a pet, lion at Norwich…

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Persian Unrest. Fighting at Tabriz. Five Persons in Russian Consulate Killed. and Four Wounded

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 December 1911 · page 4

The fighting at Tabriz between Russians and Persians recommenced today, five persons in the Russian Consulate beeing killed and four wounded…

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Persian Unrest. British Consul Missing. His Horse Found Wounded. Governor General's Palace at Tabriz

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 December 1911 · page 8

Mr. Smart (British Consul), travelline from Bushire to Shiraz, escorted by Sowars, had a desperate fight with the Kashgui road guards, The…

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Shadow of a Coming War. Uneasiness in England, Arming of Merchant Ships Suggested

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 December 1911 · page 6

The Imperial Maritime League has formulated a proposal (to which, it might be well for Australia to give some consideration, and perhaps…

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The People's Food. Dangers of Famine in Time of War

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 December 1911 · page 6

Mr. H. F. Wyatt, joint secretary Imperial Maritime League, in the London "Daily Express" of November 13, states—…

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