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

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Barrier Miner. Saturday, January 29, 1916. Keeping the Issues of the War Before the Public

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 4

"THE MINER" published the other day a statement made by the organising secretary of the Central State Recruiting Committee, Mr. Catts, M.L.A., in…

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War Items. Father Vaughan Criticises Germany. Russian Offensive in Galicia. Montenegro's Position. Sunday Work and Munitions

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 4

The following war items have been transmitted by the Independant Cable Service:- London, Thursday…

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The War. (Reuter's Messages.) The British Blockade. Speech by Sir Edward Grey. What Is Being Done. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 8

In the House of Commons last night Mr. A. S. Benn moved a resolution urging the Government to enforce as effective a blockade of Germany as…

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Fire in Kaolin-street. Soldier's Wife Bereft of Home. Empire League Assists

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 January 1916 · page 5

A six roomed wood and iron house in Kaolin-street, owned by P. Triplett, and occupied by Mrs. W. Rollason, whose husband is at the front, was…

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The Second War Loan. A.M.P. INVESTS £1,000,000. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 1

The Commonwealth Treasurer (Mr. W. Higgs) has received a telegram announcing that the A.M.P. Society is investing £1,000,000 in the second…

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Tracedy on Railway Train. Girl's Strange Story. Concerning Overseas Soldier. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 1

A strange affair is reported to have occurred on the Great Central Railway. Violet Reynolds, aged 18, was returning borne at midnight from Marylebone…

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Working for Soldiers. Offer by Newcastle Men Accepted by Premier. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 1

A report has been submitted to the Premier (Mr. W. A. Holman) from the manager of thc Government dockyard at Newcastle intimating that, roughly,…

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Returned Soldiers. Federal and State Conference. Called by Senator Pearce. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 1

The Acting Prime Minister (Senator Pearce) announced yesterday that at his suggestion a conference between the Federal and State Governments…

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Broken Hill Soldiers Letters From the Front

Barrier Miner · Sunday 30 January 1916 · page 3

The following are extracta from letters received by Broken Hill residents [?]rom soldier friends with the A.I.S.:- LIEUTENANT F. H. HANCOCK…

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War Time Strikers. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

The victorian Premer (Sir Alexander Peacock) suggests as a cure for wartime strikes concerted action amongst the several States to bring about a…

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The War. (Reuter's Messages.) Mr. Fisher in Paris, an Interview. Australians and the War. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 1

A press representative of the Australian Press Association had an interview with Mr. Andrew Fisher, the High Commissioner, in Paris…

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A New Zealand Presentation. Maori War Canoe Model, London

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

The King has approved of the design of a silver model of the Maori war canoe which the New Zealand expeditionary force is presenting to the captain and…

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War Items. Restrictions on Imports. No Effect on Prices Reported

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

The following items of news hare been transmitted through the Independent Cable service:- London, Saturday…

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The Second War Loan. A.M.P. INVESTS £1,000,000. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 4

The Commonwealth Treasurer (Mr. W. Higgs) has received a telegram announcing that the A.M.P. Societv is investing £1,000,000 in the second,…

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The War. (Reuter's Messages.) Un the Western Front. German Attacks Repulsed. Paris

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 4

An official communique states:— "Several German attacks in the Argots region were repulsed with heavy loss."…

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London Train Tragedy. Girl Tells Story of Assault. a Victorian Soldier's Act. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 2

The soldier who was f[?]nnd desd on the railway line near Rickmansworth has been identified as James Volk (hot Bolt). He was a Victorian…

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Sir George Reid and a Soldier

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 1

A Lithgow telegram in the Sydney "Daily Telegraph" says:- According to Private Phil. Carroll, Sir George Reid gently rebuked an…

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Working for Soldiers. Offer by Newcastle Men, Accepted by Premier, Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 4

A report has been submitted to the Premier (Mr. W. A. Holman) from the manager of the Government dockyard at Newcastle intimating that, roughly,…

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Returned Soldiers. Federal and State Conference. Called by 'Senator Pearce. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 4

The Acting Primo Minister (Senator Pearce) announced yesterday. that at his suggestion conference between the Federal and State'Governments…

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Tracedy on Railway Train. Girl's Strange Story. Concerning Overseas Soldier. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 January 1916 · page 4

A strange affair is reported to have occurred on the Great Central Railway. Violet Reynolds, aged 18, was returning home at midnight from Marylebone…

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