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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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British War Control Plans Cease to Exist From To-day Only Railways Controlled (Reuter's Message.) London, March 30

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 1

Three of the most prominent departments in the nation's most anxious war days, namely, the Ministries of Food, Shipping, and Munitions, will cease to…

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War in Asia Minor Seventeen Hundred Turks Taken at Afium Karahissar Both Sides Lose Heavily (Reuter's Message.) London, March 30

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 1

Reuter's Smyrna correspondent reports that the Greeks took 1700 prisoners at Afium Karahissar. The losses on both sides were heavy…

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A.I.F. Ceases to Ex St Enlistment Percentages Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 31 March 1921 · page 1

From to-day the A.I.F. ceases to exist as an official entity. During the actual period of the war 416,809 persons enlisted in the forces, or over 8 per…

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Anzac Day Government to Take Action for Its Proper Observance Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 1 April 1921 · page 1

The Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) states that it has been decided by the Government to take action in the direction of inducing a proper…

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Anzac Day No Holiday in N.S.W. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) has announced that it is intended by the Federal Government to proclaim Anzac Day (April 25) a public…

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Anzac Day No Holiday in N.S.W. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

The Prime Minister. (Mr. W. M. Hughes) has announced that it is intended by the Federal Government to Eroclaim Anzac Day (April 25) a public…

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FRANCE & United States French Post War Position Is Outlined by M. Viviani Seeking American Sympathy (Reuter's Message.) Washington, April 1

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 1

France, through her envoy, M. Viviani, stood before the United States to-day seeking the sympathy, understanding and moral support of this…

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FRANGE & United States French Post War Position Is Outlined by M. Viviani Seeking American Sympathy (Reuter's Message.) Washington, April 1

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 April 1921 · page 2

France through her envoy, M. Viviani, stood before the United States to-day seeking the sympathy, understanding and moral support of this…

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Two Policemen Wounded During Raid on Club (Reuter's Message.) London, April 3

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 1

The police, in searching for suspects, raided a club where they were received by a fusilade. Two police were wounded. The police replied and one Irishman…

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Attempted Murder Charge Preferred Against Husband Wife Five Times Wounded Man Under Arrest Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 1

As the result of a shooting affray at Aldgate on Saturday night, Mrs. Mary Gwendoliue Coad, mother of nine children all under the age of 15 years, lies…

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Conditions in Russia Criminal Lawlessness Condemned by Lenin Preparing for War ("The Times' Message.) London, April 3

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 1

The London "Times' Helsingfors correspondent writes:— "Lenin has appeared in a new role, that of a disciple of law and order. He…

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War in Asia Minor Turk and Greek Armies ' Engage in Desperate Fight Greeks Capture Hill (Reuter's Message.) Constantinople, April 3

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 April 1921 · page 1

A desperate struggle between the Turks and the Greeks is in progress north of Eskishehr, in Anatolia. The Turks hold a strong position between…

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Anzac Day the Federal Government. Wants Proper Observance Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 April 1921 · page 1

In connection with the observance of Anzac Day, April 25, the Prime Minister stated yesterday that he had sent a telegraphic message to all the State…

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Anzac Day State Cabinet Decision to Regard It As Sacred Day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 1

Mr. J. Dooley says that he has informed the Prime Minister that the State Government has no power to prohibit race meetings, etc., on holidays…

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War in Asia Minor Check to Greek Army Followed by Retreat ("The Times" Message.) London, April 5

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 1

The London "Times" Constantinople correspondent confirms the report of the check to the Greeks north-west of Eskishehr and adds that the army is…

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Soldiers' Interests Appointment of Secretary to the Joint Committee Letters From Mr. G. Cann

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 April 1921 · page 3

The Broken Hill branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League has received from Mr. G. Cann, Hamster for Labor and Industry, his…

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Anzac Day. Holiday in South Australia Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 4

After hearing representatives of the Returned Soldiers' Association to-day the Premier referred the matter of Anzac Day, April 25, being proclaimed…

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Anzac Day Holiday in South Australia Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

After hearing representatives of the Returned Soldiers' Association to-day the Premier referred the matter of Anzac Day, April 25, being proclaimed…

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Returned Soldiers' Interests Complaints Tn Parliament About War Pensions Dept. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

Serious complaints regarding the administration of the Soldiers' War Pensions Department were made in the House of Representatives yesterday…

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Day's Pay for Soldiers' Fund Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

The employees on the Tingha. hydraulic and irrigation scheme have decided to work on Anzac Day and give the day's wages to the Soldiers'…

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