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

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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In Broken Hill Back From the War

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 1

Ex-Constable Mortoii, who prior to the outbreak of war was on the constabulary staff in Broken Hill, and who lost a leg whilst fighting in France, has…

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The War. In Russia. Constituent Assembly Elections.. (Reuter's Message.) Petrograd

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 1

The Masimilist news agency issues a statement showing that the decree of the executive ot the Soldiers and Workmen's delegates (mentioned in a…

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In Russia. Bolsheviks Preparing for War. a New Army. (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

A cable received here from Petrograd by the "Mail and Empire" says:"Amid the jeers of once-patriotic…

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The War. In Russia. Reported Surrender of Ukranians. to Maxtmilist Forces. Many Arrests Made

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 4

Reuter's Petrograd correspondent reports: "A newspaper despatch from Kharkoff States that the Maximilists disarmed…

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The War. Tbe Latest. On the Western Front. a Canadian Raid. Patrol Encounters. (Reuther's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 4

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:"The Canadians la si n;ght successfully raided the enemy northward of…

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The War. On the Western Front. Enemy Raid Repulsed. Work Op British Aeroplanes, (Reuter'B Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 2

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:"We repulsed an attempted raid by the enemy eastward of…

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In Australia. Enlistments for the A.i.f. How the States Have Contributed

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1918 · page 1

A return was issued by the Minister for Defence (Mr. Pearce) on Friday, showing that from the outbreak of the war up to December 31, 387,926 men…

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The War, the Latest. On the Western Front. Successful British Raids. (Renter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 4

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:— "We repulsed a strong raid northeastward of Armentieres. We raided…

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The War. On the Western Front. a Canadian Raid. Patrol Encounters. (Reuter's Message.) Loudon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 1

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig repoits:— "The Canadians last night successfully raided the enemy northward of…

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The War. In Palestine. British Bomb Enemy Aerodrome. Patrol Activity Reported. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 4

A Palestine official dispatch states:— "Despite bad weather, our aircraft bombed, the Jenin aerodrome and the Amman station on the Hedjaz railway…

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Boy Shot Dead. Soldier Who Thought the Revolver Unloaded

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

At the inquest held on Thursday morning by Mr. Jamieson, Acting City Coroner, on the death of Edward Stuck, 7 years of age, who was shot and killed…

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In Australia. Land for Returned Soldiers. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

The Victorian Cabinet yesterday considered a proposal that the purchase of land for returned soldiers should be wholly entrusted to the State Savings…

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New Zealand's Returned Soldiers. Work Found for Over 10,000

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

So far, says a telegram from Wellington, 14,240. New Zealand soldiers, sick or wounded, have returned to the Dominion. Work has been found for…

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In Broken Hill. a Returning Soldier

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 4

Mr. F. Thompson, of Morish-street, South Broken Hill, writes that Mrs. Thompson, of Frederick-street, Welland, South Australia, has been notified…

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Problems of the War. Importance of Britain's Hitting Force. Reliance on the Navy. Speech by Sir Auckland Geddes. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

In the House of Commons yesterday Sir Auckland Geddes. Minister for National Service, made a statement reviewing the whole question of the…

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The War. Yarmouth Bombarded. Attacked From the Sea. Enemy's Fire Lasts Five Minutes. Three' Persons Killed and Ten Injured. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1918 · page 2

Official: "Yarmouth was bombarded from the sea last night. "The enemy's fire was opened at 20 minutes to 5 o'clock and lasted five…

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In Australia. Help From Amelioration Committee. Numbers of Returned Men. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 4

The number of men, returned soldiers, who have been helped to date from the funds of the Amelioration Committee in New South Wales…

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A United States War Plant. Munitions Industry

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 6

There is no doubt in the minds of Detroit residents about the United States Government's determination to respond promptly and energetically to…

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The War. On the Western Front. Successful British Raids. (Reater's Message. London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 6

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:— "We repulsed a strong raid northeastward of Armentieres. We raided…

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The War. The Italian Front. the Italian Advance. Line Rectified. Prisoners Taken (Reuter's Message.) Rome

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1918 · page 8

An Italian official communique states:— "In order to rectify our line from northword of Osteriallepre to the head…

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