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

The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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Preparing the Public for War. the Seizure of German Ships. (United Service Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

The authorities in Berlin, say that they regard United States seizure of interned ships as practically an act of war…

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The British Parliament. Address in Reply Debate. Peers and the War. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

In the House of Lords, Earl Stanhope, in moving the Address in Reply to the King's Speech at the opening of Parliament, said that the silver lining…

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Opening of the British Parliament Dominions Soldiers. in the Royal Gallery. (Bevier's. Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Before the arrival of the King and Queen at the opening of the British Parliament to-day Lord Lincolnshire conveyed the following message from…

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Gift to Returned Soldiers' Associaion

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. W. E. Elletson, of Broken Hill to-day presented a horse to the Barrier Returned Soldiers' Association to be disposed of in aid of the funds of the…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. the War. British Parliament. Opened Yesterday. the King's Speech. Position Summarised. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 1

The Imperial Parliament was opened by King George to-day. The King's Speech to Parliament was as follows:—…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 7 p.m. the War. the Latest. Germany and United States. Count Von Bernstorff. Safe Passage Granted. (Reuter's Message.) Washington

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

Britain has granted a safe passage for Count von Bernstorff and his staff…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 4.30 p.m. the War. Germany and United States. the Sunken California. Consideration by President Wilson. (Reuter's Message.) Washington

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

Before breakfast this morning President Wilson read the official despatches regarding the sinking of the California, and decided to do nothing definite till…

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In Broken Hill. Returned Wounded Soldiers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

The military authorities have adopted a special insignia for returned wounded soldiers. This is worn on the left sleeve of the uniform, and consists…

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War. General Items

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 1

Germany's declaration of unlimited piracy is the solo topic in the United States. There is every indication that America is in complete accord with…

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Settlements tor Soldiers. After the War. Money From Britain, Land From The[?]ominions. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 8

The Colonial Office is preparing an extensive scheme for the settlement of soldiers within the Empire, Britain finding the money and the Dominions…

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Latest War News. From All Fronts

Western Grazier · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 3

The German War Minister warned timid soul that the only peace possible was peace by battle, for which everyone must prepare. He added:…

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War Rations at Eton. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 8

The headmaster of Eton College has put the college on war rations and forbidden them the "tuckshops."…

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War Regarded As Inevitable. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 6

Berlin messages state that Government officials there regard war with the United States as enevitable. New York, Friday…

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In Australia. the Fourth War Loan Oversubscribed. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

The fourth Australian war loan of £18,000,000 has been oversubscribed by £246,580, and is not yet closed. New South Wales has provided £8,655,960…

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In Australia. the War Loan. Australia's Total Indebtedness. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 8

The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Poynton) interviewed this afternoon, said he could give no additional figures to-day regarding the War Loan,…

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In the Senate. Imperial War Policy Criticised. Home Rule. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

In the Senate yesterday, Senator Henderson (W.A.), gave notice of a motion favoring' a petition being sent to the King in favor of Home Rule…

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War Loan Day in London. Marked by Enthusiasm. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 8

War Loan Day to-day opened auspiciously in London. There was a great and enthusiastic gathering at the Royal Exchange at the lunch hour,…

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Federal Politics. Ministerial and Liberal Parties Agreed. the Empire War Council. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 5

The terms of the Federal Fusion are settled and now remain only to be ratified by the two parties next Tuesday. It is believed that the…

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Bulgaria's Attitude. Reduction in War Activity Desired. (Wireless Press Message, per Reuter's.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

An Italian semi-official message states:— "There is increasingly active opposition in the Bulgarian Sobranje…

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Cost of the War. Another Vote of £550,000,0[?]0. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

Mr. Bonar Law (Chancellor of the Exchequer) will ask the House of Commons on Monday to vote £550,000,000, the largest vote ever asked for. Two…

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