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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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Barrier Miner. Wednebday, January, 30, 1918. the Statement, of the Allies' War Aims

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 2

NoTHING could have been more timely or welcome than the speeches in which the British Prime Minister, Mr. Lloyd George, and…

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German View of Russia. " Work and War Are Sleeping." ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 4

An.attract from the "Frankfurter zeitung" pablisned in the London "Times"indicates Germany's view of the milatary 'possibilities of Russia,…

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In Russia. Civil War General. Bolshevik Campaigns Tn Finland and Bessarabia. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 4

A United Service correspondent reports: — "Civil war is now general in Russia. The Bolsheviks have inaugurated…

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The War. On the Western Front. Raids in British Sectors. Engel Aerodrome Bombed. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 1

Feld-Marshal Sir Douglas Haie reports:— "The enemy raided an advanced post north-east of Langemarek. Three…

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The United States. How the Allies Have Been Helped. Two Million Men Ready for War. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 1

The United States will have more than half a million men in France early this year, and more than another million and a half ready to send, says…

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In Australia. Hand-weaving Fob, Soldiers. Industry in Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 4

As a result of the hand-weaving industry instituted by the Ked Cross Society of New South Wales for returned soldiers, a splendid exhibit of…

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Returned Soldiers' Headquarters. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 2

Tlie Returned Soldiers' League proposes to launch an appeal in April for funds to build permanent headquarters in Adelaide…

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2nd Edition. Miner Office. 4.30. the War. Air Raids on London. the Second Visit. Bombs Dropped After Midnight. (Reuter's "Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 4

The Press Bureau reports:— Following upon, the German air raid last night a further.attack was made On lands, after midnight, a number…

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3rd Edition. Miner Office, 7 p.m. the War. the Latest. The London Air Raid, an Official Account. the Attack on the Capital. (Renter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 January 1918 · page 4

Official: "Two groups of enemy raiders crossed the Essex coast last night, and one group the Kent [?]ast. They proceeded towards London…

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Allies' War Council. Meeting in Paris. (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 4

The Allies' War Council will meet today in Paris under the presidency of M.Cemenceau, the French Premier. General Pershing, Sir Douglas Haig,…

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The Civil War in Finland. Senators Arrested. Strikes Spreading. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 4

"The Times" Stockholm correspondent states: "A succession of sensational reports are coming from Finland regarding the…

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The War. In Russia. Unlimited Vodka. Drunkenness and Disorder. (United Service Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 4

The Retrograd correspondent of the London "Observer"says:— "The sadden metamorphosis of the temperate, orderly and generous…

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The War, the Latest. Air Raids on England. Monday Night's Experiences. Incidents in London. (Router's Message.) London,Wednesday

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 4

Fourteen people were crushed to death on the renewal of the air raid on London after midnight on Monday. These were part of a crowd which…

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Soldiers' Inquiry Board. Work of Women's Recruiting Committee

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 2

The South Australian State Recruiting Committee reports:—"The work of the inquiry board, formed by the Women's State Recruiting Committee,…

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More Soldiers Return. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 January 1918 · page 2

Another batch of invalid soldiers returned to Adelaide tooday. The men I were warmly welcomed by the citizens, and the streets.were draped with…

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The Execution of A. E. Budo. an Anzac Advertisement. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 2

Albert Edward Budd, who waa executed in the Melbourne Gaol on Tuesday for the murder of his foster sister, was a returned soldier…

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The War. In Egypt. Visit of Duke of Connaught. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 1

The Press Bureau announces that H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught has arrived in Egypt, deputed by King George to visit the Egyptian command…

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In Russia. Civil War in Finland. Preliminary Battle at Helsingfors. (Renter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 1

"The Times" Stockholm correspondent telegraphs:— "The members of the Finnish Government have gone to North Finland,…

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The War. the Latest. On Weslera Front. Patrol Fighting and Artillery Activity, (Renter's Message.) "London

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:— "Our patrols secured prisoners in the neighborhood of Epehy…

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Educational Training of Returned Soldiers. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 2

The Victorian State Cabinet has asked for a further conference with the Minister for Repatriation with regard to the vocational training of returned…

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