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

The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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The War in Ireland

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 July 1922 · page 2

A Reuter message states that 105 political prisoners occupied from prison at Dandaily, through a hole in the wall due to the explosion of a…

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Late Cable News. the War in Ireland

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 July 1922 · page 2

A Reuter Dublin correspondent says Nationalist continue to drive the irregulars weet, practically unopposed…

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Prevention of War Views of Field-marshal Haig

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 July 1922 · page 2

The first annual conference of the British Legion—founded last July to bring about the unity of all men who have served in his Majesty's forces,…

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War Trophy for Cockburn Unveiling Ceremony by Lieut Sir Keith Smith (From a Correspondent.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 July 1922 · page 2

A war trophy in the form of an aeroplane machine gun has been allotted to the township of Cockburn by the Federal authorities. The…

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War Trophy for Cockburn Unveiling Ceremony. by Lieut Sir Keith Smith (From a Correspondent.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 July 1922 · page 4

A war trophy in the from of an aeroplane machine gun has been allotted to the township of Cockburn by the Federal authorities. The…

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Geelong Woollen Mills Ex-soldiers and Sailors to Make Effort to Purchase Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 July 1922 · page 1

By a unanimous vote it was decided last night by the delegates attending the annual conference of sub-branches of the Victorian Branch of the…

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A War Time Dispute Mr. Lloyd George Follows Duke Wellington's Example

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 July 1922 · page 1

A cable from London states that the controversy between Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice and Mr. Lloyd George regarding the Prime Minister's…

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"No More War" Peace Demonstration in London on Saturday Speeches in Hyde Park (Reuter's Message.) London, July 29

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 July 1922 · page 1

Uniform with similar demonstrations on the Continent, in America, and in some of the Dominions overseas, a huge pacifist demonstration was held in…

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Ireland De Valera's Right-hand Man Is.wounded Near Dublin an Attempted Aerest (Beater's Mesaige.) London, July 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 August 1922 · page 1

Harry Boland, who was the Sinn Fein envoy in America for two years and de Valera's right-hand man, was dangerously wounded in the course of an…

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Coming to Australia a Former Soldier Who Tried to Throttle His Fiancee (Reuter's Message.) London, July 28

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 August 1922 · page 1

An ex-soldier named Faithful, quarrelling with his fiancee, seized her by the throat and started to throttle her. He desisted on arrival of the gill's…

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Free Scholarships Offered for Children of Soldiers Education Board's Report

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 August 1922 · page 1

The first annual report of the Soldiers' Children Education Board has been submitted to the Repatriation Commission. It states that prior to the…

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Late Cable Hews. the War in Ireland. Rebels Still Active

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 August 1922 · page 2

A "Times" London message says the Tipperary agency has ended. According to a Dublin correspondent the National trope entered the town…

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War Canteen Profits Shares to Dominions (Reuter's Message.) London, August 5

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 August 1922 · page 1

In the House of Commons, replying to Captain Terrell, Sir Laming Worthington-Evans Secretary for War, said that interim payments on account of…

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Ex-soldiers' Congress Campaign Is Suggested Favoring Australian Goods Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 August 1922 · page 4

The Returned Soldiers' Congress has resolved to urge the Federal Government to legislate against the dumping ol German goods. It urged that this…

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Girl Fatally Wounded by a Rejected Suitor Man Then Suicides (United Service Message.) London, August 7

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 4

A sudden tragedy shocked the holiday crowd which attended the Aldershot sports to-day. An engaged couple, Ada Field and Frederick Reimer, who…

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Nsult to Fallen Soldiers by S.A. Poiltician an Apology Demanded Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 1

The Adelaide branch of the Returned Soldiers' League yesterday passed a resolution protesting against the reference by Mr. Harvey in the House of…

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N Sult to Fallen Soldiers by S.A. POILTICIAN (Continued from Page 1.) Mr. Harvey Withdraws and Expresses Regret Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 4

In the House of Assembly to-day Mr. Harvey unreservedly withdrew his remark of "dead meat" as applied to deceased soldiers. He expressed sincere…

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Returned Soldiers' Congress Consolidation Is Urged Oe All Patriotic Funds Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1922 · page 4

At the Returned Soldiers' Congress yesterday the consolidation of all patriotic funds was urged. It was also agreed that the controlling power over…

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Trial of War Criminals French Compiling List of German Offenders (Reuter's Message.) London, August 8

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 August 1922 · page 1

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports:—. "It is reported from Nancy that the French Government has decided to try…

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State Parliament Second Reading Continues of Soldier Settlement Bill Debate on Eight Hours Bill Uproar and an Ejection Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 August 1922 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday the Government went on with the second reading debate on the Returned Soldiers' Settlement Amendment Bill…

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