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

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

444 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 16 of 23

The War Memorial. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 2

Sir,—I had the intention of again protesting, but when I read the letter by Dr. Hains in which he says, "Leti it be understood the form of the…

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The War Memorial. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 August 1923 · page 5

Sir,—Several letters, mostly anonymous, have appeared in "The Miner" recently on the above subject, and as you also referred to the matter…

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The War Memorial. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 August 1923 · page 3

Sir,—I crave your leniency for space to briefly reply to "Friend of the Digger" in his criticisms of my letters, on this subject implying that I…

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The War Memorial. To The Editor

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 3

Sir,—Being a father of two volunteers, born and enlisted in Broken Hill who will not return. I beg to enter my humble protest against the…

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Soldiers' Dependents. Free Medical Treatment Promised by Mr. Bruce Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 August 1923 · page 4

War widows and widowed mothers, through the Returned Soldiers' League, hare won from Mr. S. M. Bruce, the Prime Minister, a promise of free…

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The War Memorial. Telegram From Mr. B. J. Doe Regarding Proposed Site

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 August 1923 · page 1

When Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, the Minister for Mines, and Mr. J. Garlick, Under-Seeretary for Local Government, were in Broken Hill in…

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War Service Hones. Total Loss of £343,177 Made by Disposal Board Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 1

An aggregate loss of £343,177 has been incurred by the War Service Homes Disposal Board. New South Wales had a loss on the sales of…

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Returned Soldiers. Meeting of League

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 3

The monthly general meeting of the Broken Hill sub-branch of the lleturned Solders' League was held in the Returned Soldiers' Hostel on Monday…

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War Memorial Fund Meeting of Committees

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 4

A combined meeting of the Red Cross, suggestions, picnic and sports, street sales and collections, and concert and bands sub-committees was held…

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Soldier's English Wife Objects to Australia! Liaintenance Order Refused (United Service Message). London, August 22

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

Can a wire refuse to join her nusband in Australia because the hushand before marriage promised to make a home for her in England? This was the…

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Tragedy of the War. Soldiers Killed in the Savoy

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 7

One of the most appalling tragedies of the war has just been revealed (says a London paper) for the first, time by the unveiling by the French War…

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War Memorial. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 5

Sir,—Once more 1 crave space to reply to Mr. Cole's letter. He says the committee at all times invited, constructive and not destructive criticism,…

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War Memorial Fund Meeting of Committees

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 8

A combined meeting of the Red Cross, suggestions, pionic and sports, street sales and collections, and concert and bands sub-committees was held…

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Spain in Morocco. Natives in the Capital Fire on People in Streets 10 Killed and 34 WOUNDED Reuter's Message). London, August 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports:— "News comes from Tangier (Morocco) that a Party of 200 natives with…

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Feats of Armless Soldiers. Marvels of Ingenuity and Perseverance

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 4

There are several thousands of soldiers who bare lost on arm during the war, but has it ever occurred to Jon what extremely difficult times…

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Spain in Morocco. Natives in the Capital Fire on People in Streets 10 Killed and 34 WOUNDED Reuter's Message). London, August 24

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 4

Reuter's Paris correspondent reports:— "News comes from Tangier (Morocco) that a party of 200 natives with…

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Shooting Accident. Gallery Proprietor Accidentally Wounded

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 4

At about 5 o'clock this afternoon Mr. M. Regan, proprietor of a shooting gallery in Argent-street, was accidentally shot. At the time of the…

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War Memorial

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

A reply has been received from Mr. C. Web Gilbert giving details of the pedestal of the monument, including the constructional parts. The…

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Maimed Soldiers. Deputation to Mr. Bruce. on Begging in Streets Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 2

A deputation saw Mr. S. M. Bruce, Prime Minister, yesterday regarding maimed soldier musicians begging in the streets. Mr. Bruce said that…

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Blind Soldier Drowned London, August 26

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 4

James Bullock, of Grays, who was [?]ded while serving with the Australians in France, was drowned as the result of a boat capsizing at a weir on…

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