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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Industrial Unrest. 100,000 Men Idle in Clyde District. 10,000 Soldiers Guarding Glasgow. ("The Times" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 1

"The Times" correspondent writes: "The Glasgow strike committee claims that at least 100,000 men are idle in the Clyde district; but…

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Returning Soldiers. Transport Bakara

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 4

Driver J. Aubert, 20th A.A.S.C. Private R. H. Bence, 32nd Battalion. Private C. Bent, 32nd Battalion. Private J. W. Byron, M.M., 48th…

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Australian Soldier's Death in England

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

A London cables, dated Monday, ftatea that "the police are investigating the discovery of the dead body of an Australian, soldier which was found…

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Food Mission Leaves for War Centres. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

An official peace communique from Paris states:—"Three British food missions, under the auspices of the Supreme Council of Supply and Relief,…

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Investigating Roumania's Claims. Responsibility for the War Committee. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent telegraphs as follows:— "Yesterday the representatives of the Great Powers appointed a…

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Breaches of Laws of War. Committee of Investigation Appointed. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent telegraphed to-day as follows:— "A Peace Communique issued on Monday, states there was a full…

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Prisoners of War. German Commission Admits Infraction of International Law. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

A message from Berlin states:— "The commission investigating the charges of illtreatment of prisoners of war in Germany has reported that an…

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End of the War. The Peace Conference. Freedom of the Seas. United States Committee's Suggestions. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 4

The United Service Agency correspondent at Paris reports:— "The United States delegates at the Peace Conference are showing their…

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End of the War. Peace Conference. the League of Nations. Mr. A. J. Balfour's Views. (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 1

Mr. A. J. Balfour, speaking to newspaper correspondents to-day, said:— "The constitution of the League of Nations will involve no modification of…

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Returned Soldiers' Congress Postponed. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 4

The Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Congress which was to have been held in Adelaide in March has been postponed in consequence of the influenza…

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In Australia. Returning Soldiers. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

Returning soldiers by the transport Takada are expected to arrive at the Adelaide railway station about 3.30 p.m. to-day…

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In Britain. Airmen Invited to Re-enlist. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

The Air Ministry is inviting demobilised airmen to re-enlist under the bonus conditions laid down for the army of occupation. They will be…

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End of the War. The Peace Conference. the Czechs and the Poles. Decision of the Great Powers. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 2

An official Peace communique issued in Paris on Monday, states:— "Representatives of the Great Powers, after referring to the conflict…

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A Government Proclamation. "Danger Greater Than War."

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 2

The New South Wales Government has issued the following proclamation, signed by Mr. W. A. Holman, as Premier:—…

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End of the War. Peace Conference. Progress of Discussions. (United Service Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 2

The Paris correspondent of the United Service Agency telegraphs:— No great decision has been tackled by the Peace Conference since last…

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Armistice with Germany. Terms Not Carried Out. Supreme War Council to Meet. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

"Le Matin" announces that the Supreme War Council will meet at Versailles on Friday, because of the unwillingness of the Germans to fulfil the…

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End of the War. Peace Conference. League of Nations Commission. Guarantees by Russian Soviet Government. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

The League of Mations commission appointed by the Peace Conference has covered one-third of its task. The Soviet Government guarantees the…

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End of the War. The Peace Conference. Freedom of the Seas. United States Committee's Suggestions. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 1

The United Service Agency correspondent at Paris reports:— "The United States delegates at the Peace Conference are showing their…

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Returned Soldiers' Congress Postponed. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Congress which was to have been held in Adelaide in March has been postponed in consequence of the influenza…

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End of the War. In Russia. Cessation of Hostilities. Bolsheviks Willing to Consider Allies' Proposals. Agreeable to Take Over Financial Obligations. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1919 · page 4

A Russian wireless message states: The Russian Soviet is willing to consider the Entente Powers' proposals for the cessation of hostilities…

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