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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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Ex-soldiers and Sailors Annual Meeting of League

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 7

The annual general meeting of the Broken Hill sub branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League was field at the Soldiers' Hostel on…

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New South Wales Boycott of Soldiers in Purchase of Flowers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 1

It is asserted that maimed soldiers are being boycotted in the purchase of flowers for sale in Martin Place. The City Council intends to inquire into…

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State of War at Smolensk

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 1

A cable message from London, dated January 18,stated: Stockholm advices from Russia report that Smolensk 244 miles from Moscow, is in a state of…

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War Memorial Fund Meeting of Committee

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 2

A meeting of the general committed of the War Memorial Fund was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday, January 18. There were present…

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Shipping Fre Cht Rates War Mr. Larkin's Reductions Cause Sensation in London (United Service Message.) London. January 22

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 4

At. a conference of English shipping companies it was decided to refuse to withdraw, the rebate system.Mr. Larkin, general manager of the…

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Woman Wounded Tn Thigh by Raiders in Armagh (Reuter's Message.) London. January 24

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 January 1923 · page 1

Armed men raided the house of Mrs. M'Allister in Counrty Armagh, and demanded money. Mrs. M'Allister resisted them, and the leader shouted to his…

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My War Prisons in Germany Capture, Escapes, Recaptures, and Release Over Two Years in the Enemy Country

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

The following [?] the story of actual experiences of Broken Hill solider, who was captured at Mouquest Farm, France, in 1916 and after over two [?] [?] advantures and sufferings was at last released at the Association…

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Deadlock Over Anzac Graves Turks Scathingly Attacked by a British Delegate (Reuter's Message.) London, January 27

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Lausanne correspondent reports: — "The Turks at to-day's graves subcommission meeting persisted in their…

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British Soldiers Fired on by Turk in Constantinople One Dies Op Wounds (Reuter's Message.) London, January 28

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 1

A Turk fired on two sergeants of the North Staffordshire regiment who were hiring a carriage in order to return to barracks in Constantinople. One died…

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War Horse Memorial Trough Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 2

The War Horse Memorial trough in Victoria-square was opened by General Leane yesterday…

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No Shipping Freights War London, February 1

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 1

It is officially announced that the Commonwealth and Shipping Conference lines have agreed to the cardinal points and the possibility of a freight…

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Greece and Little Entente Discuss War Possibilities (Reuter's Message.) London, February 1

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 1

The Athens correspondent of the London "Times" reports:— " It is reported here that the French troops are preparing to evacuate…

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In the Near East Allies Want Full Rights Over Graves of Their Dead Special Reference Made to the Anzac Cemeteries (Reuter's Message.) London, February 1

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Lausanne correspondent reports: — "The clause in the draft peace treaty dealing with graves stipulates that…

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My War Prisons in German Capture, Escapes, Recaptures, and Release Over Two Years in the Enemy Country

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 February 1923 · page 8

The following is the story of actual experiences of a Broken Hill soldier, who was captured at Mouquet Farm, France, in 1916. and after over two year's sensational adventures and sufferings was at last released at the Armistice…

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Men Fight with Shot Guns Both Are Wounded Wellington (N.Z.), February 4

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 4

A Maori and a half-caste at Blark rocks Station New Zealand on Saturday fought with shot guns concerning the wife of one of them. Both…

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A.W.U. Declares Against War Outside Commonwealth Manifesto Issued Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 1

A manifesto was issued in the form of a resolution at the A.W-U. Convention on Saturday,—"That under no circumstances and under no plausible…

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Soldiers' Memorial Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 February 1923 · page 1

General Sir Tom Bridges, the Governor, on Saturday unveiled a cenotaph at Freeling in memory of fallen soldiers…

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Notes and Comments the "Class War" Myth Destroyed.—

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 2

If nothing else of value to humanity arises out at the invasion of Germany, the destruction of the "class war" myth will stand to its credit. The clear…

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My War Prisons in Germany Capture, Escapes, Recaptures, and Release. Over Two Years in the Enemy Country

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 4

The following is the story of actual experiences of a Broken Hill soldier, who was captured at Monquet Farm, france, in 1916, and after over two their sensational adventures and sufferings was at last released at the [?]…

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Soldiers As "Farmers" Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 February 1923 · page 1

A responsible officer stated yesterday that he Knew of a returned soldier who planted 10 acres with rolled oats, while another sowed an area with pollard…

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