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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

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In Australia. Lieutenant-colonieil A. W. Leane. Killed in Action in France. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 1

Mrs. A. A. Leane, of Prospect, has received a cable advising her that her son, Lieutenant-colonel Allan W. Leane, has been killed in action in…

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War Items

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

The following items are from sources other than "The Miner's" special service:— A SWISS LOAN…

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A War Betrothal. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

The Crown Prince of Bulgaria has been betrothed to the Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, one of the wealthiest princesses in Germany…

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Barrier Miner. Tuesday, January 9, 1917. Prisoners of War in Germany

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

GERMANY holds nearly 2,000,000 prisoners of war. These are men who have been taken in arms. In addition, Germany holds several millions of men and…

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Spirits in War Time. Prohibition Recommended. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

The Scottish Town Councils' Conference, including representatives of the Edinburgh and Glasgow city councils, has recommended national prohibition…

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British War Loan. Arouses Interest in London. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

Great interest particularly in city circles, is being evinced in Thursday's mammoth war loan issue. Measures are being taken to enlist the support of…

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In Australia. Norwegian's Offence Under War Precautions Act. "Kaiser Will Ride Over You Yet."

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

Oscar Neilson, 43, a native of Norway, was charged at the Redfern Police Court (says the "Evening News") with having made statements [?]ely to cause…

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A War Conference Note. Greece on a Time Limit. Prompt Compliance Demanded ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

The London "Times" understands that the Allies' Ministers now attending the War Conference in Rome drew up and dispatched the new Note to Athens…

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Germany's New Army. Promised a Spring Offensive. War Works in Full Blast. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

The London "Daily Mail's correspondent at The Hague (Holland) reports that Germany has sent to the Western firing line a new class of conscripts aged…

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Holland Obtaining War Material. Taking Over Interned Submarines. and a German Minelayer. (Reuter's Message.) The Hague

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

The Dutch Naval Minister has announced that in view of the delays in obtaining war material, negotiations have been concluded whereby the…

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Australians in Egypt. a Soldier's Letter. His Comments on the "No" Vote

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

Trooper F. J. Forster, of the 10th Light Horse, Egypt, in a letter to his brother, Mr. G. A. Forster, who was on active service at Gallipoli, writes as…

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A Soldier's Letter. Slime and Shells at the Front

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 3

The following is a copy of letters received by an Adelaide [?] from his son, who is an officer with the Expeditionary Forces in France:—…

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In Australia. Letters to Soldiers. Methods Op Addresses

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

The Assistant Minister for Defence announces that it has been found necessary to change the mode of addressing letters, etc., to soldiers serving…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition. the War. On the Western Front. Annexation of Belgium Urged. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 1

A deputation of Pan-Germans has petitioned the Imperial Chancellor demanding the immediate annexation of Belgium…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office, 4.30[?] the War. General Birdwood Interviewed. Conduct of the Australians. Camp Inspection on Salisbury Plain. Wants Every Man Australia Can Send. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

General Sir William Birdwood (commanding the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), interviewed yesterday, said:—…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 7 p.m. the War. the Latest. The Peace Note. Leakage of Information. Into Wall-street. Senate Committee's Inquiry. Noisy Witness Who Profited. (Reuter's Message.) Washington

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 4

The Senate Special Committtee which is investigating the alleged leak of official information regarding the peace note, by means of which great profits…

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The Wars. Allies' Conference at Rome. Decision for Definite and Complete Victory. Greece Replies to Allies' Note. Allies' War Conference the Rome Gathering. Luncheon by Italian Premier. a "Definite"and Complete Victory." Enthusiasm of the Populace. (Reuter's Message.) Rome

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

Count Boselli, Premier, entertained at luncheon the members of the Allies' War Conference. In proposing the toast of "The Allies," Count Boselli…

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War Items

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

The following items of news are from sources other than "The Miner's" special service:— DISSATISFACTION IN BULGARIA…

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War Items

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

The following items of news are from sources other than "The Miner's" special service:— UTILISING LAND IN ENGLAND…

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A Russian War Cabinet. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

"The Times" correspondent at Petrograd forecasts further political changes, including the Premiership, for which MM. Pokrovsky and Bobriuksy are…

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