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

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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End of the War. The Peace Conference. Admiral Beatty May Be a Delegate. (Renter's Message.) New York

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 2

The London correspondents of New York papers think that Admiral Beatty will probably be a delegate to the peace conference, especially if Marshal…

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In Australia. Soldiers Return. Arrival in Adelaide. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 1

A large number of soldiers, nurses. and sea transport men (list "Z") arrived in Adelaide from the front today, and were warmly welcomed by…

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Long-lost Brother Found. Soldiers' Happy Reunion

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 1

A soldier, who has been "missing" for a couple of years, and has been mourned as dead, turned up in Sydney on Tuesday, and was met by his…

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In Great Britain. Soldiers Wish to Emigrate. Making Inquiries of Dominion Agencies. (Renter's Message.) 'London, Monday

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 2

The officer commanding a Lancashire regiment is asking the agenees of Australia, New Zealand, and British Columbia for information respecting mese…

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In Australia. Mother's Bereavement. Soldier Son Dies on Journey Home. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 4

Mrs.Parsons on going to meet the returning soldiers at the Adelaide railway station yesterday, found that her son had died on the voyage between…

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A Story of Le Cateau. British Soldier Hidden for Four Years

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

Here is the miraculous story of a British soldier at Le Cateau " (writes H. Russell stannard in the "Daily Mail.") lt is the story of what…

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End of the War. a German Criticism. the Importance of the United States. New York Financial Capital of the World. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 1

The "Frankfurter Zeitung," in an article, seeks to show that New York has become the financial capital of the world, that the American flag is taking…

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In Broken Hill. a Returned Anzac

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

Driver H. F. Mitseiburg, who held the distinction conjointly with the late Corporal M'Bride of being the first man to enlist in Wilcannia, returned…

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War Items. Kaiser's Palace Looted

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

It is reported from Amsterdam that the private apartments of the ex-Kaiser and the ex-Empress are in great confusion as a result of the looting of the…

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End of the War. Peace Conference. France's Demands. Colonies and Indemnities

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

The Paris correspondent of the "Chicago News" in a cable message states that France's demands at the peace table will probably include the…

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Prisoners of War. ANOTHER 15,000 British Discovered in Germany. Inquiries Regarding Australians. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

With regard to a London cablegrom stating that it had been discovered that there were 15,000 more British prisoners in Germany than the British…

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End of the War. The Peace Conference. the Pope and Peace. Message to the United States

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

A cable message from Rome reports that the Pope has sent a message to the United States, in which he refers to the noble pages America has…

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End of the War. The League of Nations. President Wilson Addresses Italian Parliament. Italy to Co-operate

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

The Washington correspondent of the (New York "Evening Sun," states a cable message, dated January 5, writes tat President Wilson is prepared to…

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Civil War in Germany. Fighting in Berlin. Many of the Spartacus Party-killed. (Reuter's Message.) Amsterdam

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

Serious fighting has occurred in Berlin, especially in the Wilhelm-Strasso. Many of the Spartacus League fighters, who are opposing the…

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Returning Soldiers. Boards to Consider Individual Applications. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

In accordance with instructions issued by the Minister for Defence the military authorities have arranged for the appointment in each State of a…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers. Deputation to Federal and State Premiers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

Melbourne, Wednesday. A squad of about 200 returned soldiers interviewed the Acting Prime Minister and the Victorian State…

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Soldiers Wives Reach Melbourne. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

A large party of soldiers wives disembarked from the steamer Zealandia at Melbourne yesterday, and were cordially welcomed. They were conveyed…

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Graves of Soldiers. Planning Cemeteries. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

The Graves Commission, is making rapid progress. Many cemeteries have been planned, especially in France and Belgium, of a uniform type, each with a…

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Australians Abroad. More Returning Soldiers. the Peace Mission. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

Over 4000 additional Australian soldiers who enlisted in 1915 are arriving from France for the January sailings to Australia…

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Civil War in Germany. Spartacus League Against the Government. Extensive Street Fighting. Women Participate. Business in Berlin at a Standstill. (Reuter's Message.) Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

According to cables from Berlin, civil war has broken on in Germany between the Spartacus League and the Ebert Government. Even women are…

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