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Broken Hill & the Far West · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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War Items. German Cruelty. Little Girls Bayoneted

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 2

Below are some extracts from a letter received by Mrs. E. Cruise, of Mosman, from her brother in London:—…

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In Australia. Housing Prisoners of War. Berrima Gaol to Be Utilised. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 1

It is understood that the State Government contemplates handing over the building at Berrima, formerly used as a gaol, to the Commonwealth…

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The Following Appeared in Sunday's Special Issue. the War. (Reuter's Messages.) a British Attack. Enemy Suffers Great Losses. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 1

The correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" at Dunkirk telegraphs that on Monday last the Middlesex Regiment evacuated as unsuitable certain…

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Soldiers and Drink. Statement by State Attorney-general Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 2

The State Attorney-General says that he is going to do what be can to prevent soldiers receiving drink when they are not in a position to know what…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 6.30 p.m. the War. The Fighting in France with the French Army. an Observer's Opinions. Progress of the Allies. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 4

The Press Bureau has issued the following report:— "A British observer with the French army says that although progress has…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 3 p.m. the War. (Reuter's Messages.) the Latest. Five Vessels Sunk in the Atlantic. the Karlsruhe Busy. Crews Landed at Buenos Ayres. 51 Passengers Saved. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1915 · page 4

The steamers Potaro, Highland Brae, and Hemisphere, and two sailing ships have been sunk in the Atlantic, presumably by the Karlsruhe…

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War Items. Food Riots in Berlin. Holland Preparing for War. Fresh Russian Victory. Destruction of Zeppelins. Kitchener's New Army

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

The following late news has been transmitted to Australia by the Independent Cable Service:— Copenhagen, Sunday…

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The Raid on English East Coast. Total Killed and Wounded. Including 172 Women and 216 CHILDREN. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith), in the House of Commons to-day, stated that in the German bombardment of the East Coast of England 39 women…

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War Contracts. Steps to Prevent Imposition. Federal Government Action. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

As the result of a proclamation issued yesterday the Federal Government will be able to find out whether any imposition has been practised by any…

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War Feeling in Italy. Demonstrations and Riots. Nationalists v. SOCIALISTS. Rome

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

Pre-war demonstrations hare been organised by the Italian Nationalist Association, and also counter-demonstrations by the Socialists, in all the…

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Germany Not Prepared for War. Statement in the Prussian Diet. Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

During a debate on the War Estimates in the Prussian Diet, the Committee Reporter declared that the war meant new measures owing to…

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The Colchester Bomb. Falls Near the Barracks. Soldier's Cottage Damaged. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

The German aeroplanes first appeared at Braintree about 8.30 o'clock from the direction of London, and then proceeded to Colchester. At the…

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Soldier Sent to Gaol. for Assaulting a Constable. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

For assaulting a constable, a member of the Expeditionary Force in camp in Melbourne, was yesterday sentenced to three months' imprisonment…

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Soldier Killed While Bathing. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

Thomas Graham, of Clifton, Queensland, a member of the Expeditionary Forces in camp at Liverpool, was fatally injured on Saturday whilst diving…

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Soldiers Financed Till Pay Day

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

Mr. H. A: Wheeler, the Adelaide secretary of the Y.M.C.A. in the course of an interview regarding the association's work in military…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office. 3 p.m. the War. (Reuter's Messages.) the Submarine Danger. Italian Admiralty's Precautions. Government Inquiry. Rome

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

A special meeting of the Italian Cab[?]net was held to-day to inquire into thecircumstances of three Austrian torpedo boats entering the harbor of…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office. 6.30 p.m. the War. the Latest. (Reuter's Messages.) Germany and Merchant Shipping. the Belridge Sinking. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 4

The captain, of the torpedoed, steamer Belridge declares with regard to the episode of the attack by the German submarine, that there was no…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Hird Edition. the War. The Fighting in France with the French Army. an Observer's Opinions. Progress of the Allies. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 1

The Press Bureau has issued the following report:— "A British observer with the French army says that although progress has…

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War Items. Turkish Warships Damaged. a New Turkish Army. Sinking a Submarine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 4

The following late news has been transmitted to Australia by the Independent Cable Service:— London, Monday…

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Sporting. Sport in War Time. Cricket, Tennis, and Football Finances. Roman Stadium for Sydney. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 2

The finances of the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association are in a healthier condition than at any previous time. On the actual transactions…

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