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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Justice for Ex-soldiers Association Is Formed by Field-marshal Lord Haig ("The Times" Message.) London, January 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 8

When Lord Haig retires on half-pay at the end of the month, owing to the abolition of the home command, he will devote his life to securing justice…

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The World War Its Diplomatic Background No. 2

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 3

— How the Balance of Power was Restored.- It was the parpose of Bismarck, while forming alliances of his own, to…

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Surrender of War Criminals Germany Sends Another Note Allies Will Stand Firm Paris, January 28

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 1

The German Note which has been received again requests the Allies to forego the demand for the surrender of war criminals, on the ground that…

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Neglect of Soldiers Unsuspected Eloquence Shown by Lord Haig a Plea for the Workless (United Service Message.) London, January 31

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 1

Lord Haig is displaying unsuspected eloquence and emotion, blended with rising indignation, in discussing Great Britain's neglect to provide for…

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War Criminals Notable Germans Included in the List ("The Times" Message.) London, February 2

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

"The Times" Paris correspondent announces that "Le Matin" states that the Allies' list of war criminals include: Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, at the…

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New British Army of 345,000 Men Territorials and Regulars War Minister's Statement (Reuter's Message.) London, February 2

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 1

The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Winston Churchill), explaining the reorganisation of the Territorials, confirmed the recent announcement, and…

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Publication Postponed of War Service Records a Matter of Cost Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 4

The publication of the naval and [?]ry war service record of the people of Australia is to be withheld for the present owing to the expenditure…

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War Criminals List of Officers Accused of Var[?]s Crimes Prince Rupprfcht Included (Reuter's Message.) London, January 31

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

The Paris "Echo" states that the Germans accused of war crimes include:- Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, for…

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South Australia Governor and Soldiers' League. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

His Excellency the Governor (Sir Henry Galway) has been elected a life member of the Soldiers' League…

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Shell-shocked Soldiers Extension of Treatment Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

The Defence Department is arranging for an extension of the treatment of soldiers who are suffering from [?] [?]…

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Work for Soldiers Wanted by Repatriation Department

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

Mr. R. J. Gibbons, the officer in charge of the local branch, of the Repatr[?]ion Department, requests that employers in need of men will…

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Grant to Soldiers Further Sum Allotted by Federal Government

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 2

A further grant of money far the relief of returned soldiers in Broken Hill has been made by the Government, intimation of the fact was given…

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Peace Treaty American Attitude to League of Nations War Partnership Has Ended Growth of Parochialism ("The Times" Message.) Washington, February 2

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 February 1920 · page 1

"The Times" Washington correspondent states that the hope of America's immediate and effective participation in the League of…

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Relief Work Money for the Returned Soldiers Government Grants £1000

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 2

The Government grant recently announced to have been, made to the returned soldiers of Broken Hill was for £1000, and will be distributed through…

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Sympathy for Soldiers Judge Bevan's Remarks

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

In sentencing George Thomson to 12 months' imprisonment on a charge of forgery at Goulburn (says the Sydney correspondent of the "Argus") Judge…

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The Ex-kaiser Holland's Refusal to Hand Over Wilhelm Great Britain's Intentions Allies' War Criminal List German Delegate Resigns ("The Times" Message.) London February 4

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 1

The President of the Board of Trade (Sir Auckland Geddes) has announced that in the event of Holland refusing to give up the ex-Ka[?]ser Great Britain…

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The War Orphans

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 7

Several thousands of Britains war orp[?]ns are to be given to the care of the people, so that they shall be brought up in surroundings which, as nearly as…

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The World War Its Diplomatic Background No. 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 4

German Blows to Maintain Her Prestige and Ensure World Empire. With the formation of the Entent Cordiale between France and England…

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War Honors an Official Statement London, February 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 2

An official statement regarding the war honors shows that the total conferred upon members of the British forces was 247.570 and the Indian…

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Australian Paint and White Lead Works Started in War Time

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1920 · page 4

Operations have begun in the Berger Paints and White Lead Works at Rhodes, New South Wales., Erected in 1917, whilst…

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