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The wars & local soldiers, 1911

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Sir Edward Grey on War and Peage

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 June 1911 · page 3

The "New York Tribune," in a leading article on March 15, says:— "Sir Edward Groy spoke on "Monday night like the clear-seeing and…

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German Soldier's Scruples

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 June 1911 · page 8

It is now reported (says "Lloyd's" of May 7) that the German soldier, Naumann, who was recently sentenced to five years and six months'…

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Champagne War. Peasants in Revolt

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 June 1911 · page 3

Bur-sur-Aubo has been one of the centres of the great disturbances in the wine-growing districts of France, which have resulted in considerable…

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Old Soldier's Plight. Choice Lies Between Prison and Workhouse

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 June 1911 · page 2

Wearing four medals on his waistcoat and described as a moulder, William T. Hayes, 42, with no fixed abode, was charged at Acton on Saturday…

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Turks and Arabs. Turkish Troops Surprised by Rebels. Thousand Men Killed and 500 WOUNDED. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 June 1911 · page 4

A strong force of Arab rebels surprised the Turkish troops near Gezon in the Yemen district of Arabia yesterday, killing 1000 men and wounding…

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"Only Soldiers." Military Officers Indignant. "Children with New Toys."

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 June 1911 · page 3

Resentment is expressed by the military officers at what they consider a contemptuous reference by the Acting Minister for Defence, Senator…

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Rage War in America. Four Men Killed and Many Injured. [Reuter's Message.] Elkins

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 June 1911 · page 4

A race war between Americans and Italians is reported at Elkins (West Virginia), from the town of Weaver. Four men were killed and many…

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The Hatpin in Peace and War. a Weapon or an Ornament

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 2

When a woman is in a warlike frame of mind, and finds it necessary to defend herself against, an aggressor, the inoffensive-looking hatpin becomes a…

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A Remarkable Case. Wounded Man Uniable to Speak. Writes Story Of the Accident

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1911 · page 3

The Coleraine correspondent of the "Ago" on June 28 wired:— A peculiar accident happened at Brung Brungle Estate on Tuesday,…

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Carters on Strike in England. Assisting Women to Overthrow Produce Carts. Dispersed by Police and Soldiers. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1911 · page 4

Twelve thousand carters at Manchester who are on strike, are endeavoring to prevent the conveyance of all produce to the retailers, who are much…

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Memorial to a Canadian Woman. Recalls a British-american War Incident. [Reuter's Message.] Niagara Falls

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 4

Chief Justice Moss yesterday unveiled a memorial at Queenston Heights (Canada) to Laura Seccord, who during the war of 1812 between America and…

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Manchester Carters' Strike. Endeavoring to Effect Settlement. Soldiers Despatched to Main Tain Order. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1911 · page 4

Mr. Askwith (Board of Trade arbitrator) has gone to Manchester to endeavor to effect a settlement of the car ters' strike…

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Rioting at Amsterdam. Three Rioters and a Policeman Wounded. [Reuter's, Message.] Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 July 1911 · page 8

Rioting in the shipping quarter of Amsterdam occurred to-day in connection with the seamen's strike there. The police were stoned, and the…

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Sufferer From Consumption. Found Dead at His Residence. Throat and Left Wrist Wounded. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 July 1911 · page 4

A bootmaker named Eric Nelson (62) was found dead at his residence, East-street, Sydney, yesterday. There was a deep wound in his throat, also…

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China's Awakening. Governmhnt by Caibinet. Million Soldiers in 10 Years

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 July 1911 · page 7

By the last mail from China news was received in Sydney (says the "Sun") by Mr. Tong Chai Chih, editor of the ''Tung Wah Times," indicating,…

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South Africa's Position in the Event of War. Between Great Britain and Germany. the "Volkstem's" Suggestion. [Reuter's Messages] Capetown

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 July 1911 · page 4

The "Volkstom," the official organ of General Botha's party, suggests that it would be advantageous to Great Britain and South Africa if the latter…

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The Albanian Revolt. Turks Ambushed by Mussulman Clan. Two Hundred Killed and Wounded. [Reuter's Message.] Vienna

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 July 1911 · page 2

The Mussulman clan, which Djavid Pasha disarmed and illtreated, but subsequently rearmed against the Catholic people of Malissori in Albani, ambushed…

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Immigrants From India. Daughters of British Soldiers. a South Australian Project. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 July 1911 · page 8

A meeting of women was held yesterday in Adelaide to hear the Rev. John Nelson's proposals with reference to the immigration of daughters of British…

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Commonwealth and States. Uniformity of Railway Gauge. Police Instead of Soldiers at Federal Government House. Acting Federal Premier and Acting Victorian Premter. Converse About the Matter. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 July 1911 · page 4

A conversation took place yesterday between Mr. Hughes (Acting Federal Premier) and Mr. Watt (Acting Victorian Premier) over the question of…

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In the Event of War. Between Great Britain and Germany. Could South Africa Remain Neutralp? Lord Selborne's Reply. [Router's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 July 1911 · page 4

Lord Selborne (formerly British High Commissioner in South Africa), in a letter in reply to the "Volkstom," which suggested South African…

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