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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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Industrial Matters (Continued from Page 1.) Men From Overseas Compete in Industry a Queensland Complaint Status of Ex-soldiers

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1922 · page 4

"Men are coming to Australia with the object of settling on the land, but instead of doing that they compete in industrial fields with workers [?]ere,"…

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Kitchener Avenged Destruction of the U75 New Story of the Great War

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 3

H.M.S. Hampshire, with Lord Kitchener on board, sunk off the Orkneys after striking a mine on June 5, 1916. It has been established that the…

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Kitchener Avenced Destruction of the U75 New Story of the Great War

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 2

H.M.S. Hampshire, with Lord Kitchener on board, sunk off the Orkneys after striking a mine on June 5, 1916. It has been established that the…

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Industrial Matters Men From Overseas Compete in Industry a Queensland Complaint Status of Ex-soldiers

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 4

"Men are coming to Australia with the object of settling on the land, but instead of doing that they compete in industrial fields with workers here,"…

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Inspector Shot Dead Son Wounded (Reuter's Message.) London, February 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 4

A district inspector has been shot dead at Clonakilty. County Cork. His son was seriously wounded…

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Disbanding Regiments with Fine War Records (Reuter's Message.) London, February ll

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 1

Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, Secretary of State for War, announced in the House of Commons yesterday that the King had approved of the…

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Affairs in Ireland Rish Republic Army Band Attacks North Constables Rifles and Guns Used Five Reported Killed Others Wounded & CAPTURED (Reuter's Message.) London, February 12

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 1

A terrible affair occurred at Monaghan to-day. A party of 20 Northern Ireland special constables, en route to…

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Four Killed and 14 Wounded in Rioting at Belfast Two Banks Raided (United Service Message.) London, February 13

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 1

At least four persons were killed and 14 wounded in shootings at Belfast during the week-end. Snipers were very active last night. The police patrols…

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Dangers in the War Zone Explosions Kill Children (Reuter's Message.) Paris, February 13

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 4

A message from Mayence states that the dangers lurking as the result of the war were grievously shown in two recent shocking disasters…

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Grass Fire at Hummocks Estate Soldier Settlers Suffer

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 4

A Snowtown message states that a fire started on the western boundary of the Hummocks Estate (S.A.) on Tuesday about midday (reports the…

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Severe Winter in Hungary Soldiers Fight the Wolves ("The Times" Message.) London, February 12

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1922 · page 4

Hungary is being ravaged by snow-storms and blizzards of unprecedented violence. Traffic is being held up by hordes of howling wolves seeking…

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Tuesday in Belfast 10 Killed and 50 WOUNDED (Reuter's Message.) London, February 14

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 1

The turbulent state of Belfast yesterday revealed a tragic casualty list, showing 10 killed and 50 wounded…

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COURT-AWARDS £1000 Damages to Soldiers' Fund Secretary Agreement Between Parties Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 1

In the action by Harold Edward Winterbottom, secretary of the Soldiers' Fund, claiming £5000 against Vardon and Sons and Verge Cyril…

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Act of Soldier Son Believed to Be Demented Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 2

It is now stated that the name of the woman shot dead at Wallan is Curley, not Burley, as first reported. Frederick Curley (24) has been…

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A Soldier Who Deserted Obtains the King's Pardon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 2

Lieutenant Schwartz, who returned to Toowoomba (Queensland) last week and was accorded a reception by the Mayor, had unique war experiences…

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Charge Against Aboriginal Lubra Wounded with Spear Darwin

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

Frank Solomon, on remand, was charged to-day with maliciously wounding his lubra, Lizzie. Major Hogan, special magistrate,…

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Affairs in Ireland Soldiers at Belfast Charge Into the Crowd More Deaths Reported (Reuter's Message.) London, February 15

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 1

There has been another troublous day in Belfast. The bayonet charge previously reported was in the Stanhope-street area, after the crowd had…

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Charge Against Aboriginal Lubra Wounded with Spear Darwin

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 4

Frank Solomon, on remand, was charged to-day with maliciously wounding his lubra. Lizzie. Major Hogan, special magistrate,…

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Ex-soldier Problems Trouble United States Congress Considers Plans (Reuter's Message.) Washington, February 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 1

Congress is again attempting to solve the soldiers' aid problem, but is unable to agree whether to invoke a general sales tax, pay a bonus, or to…

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Ex-soldier Problems Trouble United States Congress Considers Plans (Reuter's Message.) Washington, February 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 2

Congress is again attempting to solve the soldiers' aid problem, but is unable to agree whether to invoke a general sales tax, pay a bonus, or to…

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