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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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"Arabian Night" Entertainment. Returned Soldiers' Entertainment

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 3

The "Arabian Night" entertainment organised by the Barrier Returned Soldiers' Association was held at Silverton on Saturday afternoon and night…

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Returned Soldiers As Wood-getters. Decision of Forestry Commission. Area on the Broken Hillcondobolin Line

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. H. L. Frusher, secretary of the Barrier Returned Soldiers' Association, has received the following letter from the New South Wales Forestry…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 4.30 p.m. the War. Enemy Submarines. Germany's New Policy. Reported Proposed Modification. a Conference Called. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 4

The Kaiser has summoned Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, Dr. Zimmerman, and the leaders of the army and navy to confer at headquarters regarding…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 7 p.m. the War. the Latest. Germany and United States. Steamer Mantola Sunk. Story Told of Torpedoing. a Doctor's Account. (Reuter's Message.) Landon

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 4

The doctor of the Mantola (which has been reported sunk by a German submarine), who was the only United Stats man aboard the vessel, has been…

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Shooting Affray. in Brisbane Streets. Police Officers Wounded. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

A shooting affray occurred in the corner of Albert and Elizabeth streets last night, and as a result two police officers are now lying in hospital…

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"War Unavoidable." Correspondent's Views. Germany's Hope of Peace. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

The Berlin, correspondent of the Associated Press has reached Copenhagen. He states that he believes that war with the United States is unavoidable,…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, February 13, 1917. Can Labor Be International in Time of War?

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

WAR is a great revelation. Strictly speaking, it is not correct to think of it as a creator. War destroys far more than it creates. But it…

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In Asia Miner. Turks Reported to Be Building New Railway. Employing War Prisoners. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

Reuter's Cairo correspondent reports:— "It has been reported here that the Turks have pulled up two railways in…

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Cost of the War. Britain Spends £1,950,000,000. Munitions Increase Continues. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. A. Bonar Law), in introducing the credit vote of £550,000,000 to cover the war…

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Hospital Allowance for Soldiers. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

To meet their needs while in hospital Australian soldiers, it has been arranged, will receive cash payments up to 3/6 per week…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 4.30[?] the War. Germany and United States. Reported Terms From Germany. Respecting Submarine Campaign. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

Reuter's Washington, correspondent reports:— "There is real relief that Mr. Gerard (United States Ambassador to…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Ihird Edition the War. Germany and United States. Steamer Mantola Sunk. Story Told of Torpedoing. a Doctor's Account. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 1

The doctor of the Mantola (which has been reported sunk by a German submarine), who was the only United Stats man aboard the vessel, has been…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 7 p.m. the War. the Latest. On the Western Front. British Advance Continues. More Enemy Trenches Occupied. Ammunition Dump Blown Up. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 4

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:— "We made further progress last night in the neighborhood of the…

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In Broken Hill. Private T. Knowlton Killed in Action

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Mr. Knowlton, of Broken Hill, has been notified by the military commandant at Keswick, Adelaide, that his son, Private Thomas Knowlton, was killed…

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War Vote Carried. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

The House of Commons unanimously passed the new vote of credit asked for by the Chancellor of the Exchequer…

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Federal Parliament. Senate Discusses War Matters. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

When the Senate dealt with the Supply Bill, Senator Russell said that he would be glad if the racing clubs paid their stakes in war bonds instead…

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Australian Needs After the War. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 4

Lecturing at the Colonial Institute to-night, Mr. A. Fisher (Australian High Commissioner) described the Australian settlement schemes, eulogising…

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British War Loan. Further Contributions. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Sir George Cooper has subscribed £2,635,000 to the war loan, and the Royal Mail Steamer and Packet Company £5,500,000…

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British War Loan. a Widespread Campaign. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 4

The war loan campaign has reached its climax. Every newspaper persistently make it the most prominent feature in its pages. Demonstrations,…

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The Public Impatient. Would Welcome an Act to Precipitate War. ("The Times" Message.) Washington

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

"The Times" correspondent writes: "The slender hope of peace has been practically extinguished. The nation is growing impatient. President Wilson's…

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