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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Civil War in China. Chang-tso-lin Attacks. Repulsed with Casualties (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, October 20

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 October 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Pekin correspondent says:— A report from Chinwangtao states that a fierce battle raged throughout yesterday (Sunday) on the…

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Building of War Ships. Statement by Mr. Pratten About Armor Plates Probable Industry Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 October 1924 · page 1

Mr. H. E. Pratten, Minister for Cus[?]s, speaking at Newcastle respecting the construction of warships in Australia made a strong plea for the…

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France and Germany the Horrors of War (Reuter Message.) London, October 21

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 4

The Cologne correspondent of the "Morning Post"m states that a meeting organised by the German party was notable for speeches by French and…

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Latest News Issue Civil War in China. Fengtien Attack Repulsed Japanese Troops Moving (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, October 22

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 4

There are indications that the relations between the Chihli and the Japanese authorities in the northern war area are somewhat strained. The…

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Civil War in China. Chang Tso-lin Retreats to Entrenched Positions Advance by Wu Pei-fu (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, October 21

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports:— No Chinese official reports were given out to-day. but a foreien telegram…

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Civil War in China. the Canton Fire (Reuter's Message.) Hongkong, October 21

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 October 1924 · page 1

The opinion of those in Hongkong, who have thought of the situation with reason, deprecates the Communists' congratulatory telegram on Dr. Sun…

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Civil War in China. Situation Developing Fengyuhsiang Seizes Pekin (Reuter's Message.) Hongkong, October 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 October 1924 · page 10

Commodore Anderson has been informed that General Fengyuhsiang has deserted Marshal Wu Pei-fu and seized Pekin with his two divisions. General…

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Civil War in China. Situation Developing Fengyuhsiang Seizes Pekin (Reuter's Message.) Hongkong, October 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 October 1924 · page 1

Commodore Andereon nas been informed that General Fengyuhsiang has deserted Marshal Wu Pei-fu and seized Pekin with his two divisions. General…

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Civil War in China. Order Has Been Issued for Fighting to Cease Resident Resigns (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, October 25

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 October 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports:— It seems that General Feng Yahsiany requested Tsaq Kun, the…

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Soldier Settlements. a Commission of Inquiry Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 October 1924 · page 1

Mr. A. K. Wallace, Labor member for Albert Park, has been appointed chairman of a Royal Commission to investigate soldier settlements in…

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Latest News Issue a War Ir China. (Continued from Page 1.) Capture of Pekin Further Details Pekin, October 24

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 4

Further details have been received of the capture of Pekin by General Feng Yuh-siang. After cutting the communications and taking charge of…

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Civil War in China. Chihli Leaders Invited to Confer with Chang Tuan Chi-jui for President (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, October 27

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 October 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Mukden correspondent reports:— General Chang Tso-lin has not yet determined to visit Pekin. Meanwhile…

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Ireland. Echo of Civil War Remains of 77 Executed. Handed Over to Relatives (Reuter's Massage.) London, October 28

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 1

The remains of 75 members of the irregular forces who were executed in Ireland during the oivil war were handed over to their relatives to-day,…

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IRELAND. (Continued from Page 1.) Shooting of British Soldiers the Queenstown Affair (Reuter's Message.) London, October 28

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 4

Many arrests were effected in Dublin this morning following detective raids in search of the men wanted in connection with the shooting of British…

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Latest News Issue Civil War in China. [?] Support for Wu Pei-fu Five Provinces and Fleet (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, October 28

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 4

A proclamation which was issued by Marshal Chih Sieh-yuan announces that the military governors of Kiang[?], Ki[?]ngsi, Anhwei, Chekiang, and…

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Money Owing by Soldiers Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 1

Mr. W. E. Wearne, Minister for Lands, announces that not one penny of the £500,000 advanced to returned soldier poultry farmers has been…

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Civil War in China. Occupation of Lanchow Confirmed From Pekin Chihli-ites Retreat to Sea (Reuter's Message.) Shangai, October 30

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 4

Reuter's Pekin correspondent says: Reports here confirm the occupation of Lanchow by General Chang Tsolin's forces. Official foreign messages…

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Civil War in China. Occupation of Lanchow Confirmed From Pekin (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, October 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 8

Reuters Pekin correspondent says: Reports here confirm the occupation of Lanchow by General Chang Tsolin's forces. Official foreign messages…

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Limbless Soldiers Appeal Claim Against Committee by Williamson Limited Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 10

A bomb[?]ll was yesterday thrown among the members of the Melba appeal committee on behalf of limbless soldiers by the presentation of an…

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Hobart S[?]otting Case. Wounded Through a Window Hobart

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 1

Henry' Hibberd, an elderly man, was admitted to hospital suffering from the effects of gunshot wounds. He had 40 pellets in the shoulder and his neck…

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