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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Shipping Industry War on the Shipping Bureau Declared by Sydney Men Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 1

While the Melbourne men were holding their meetings the Sydney waterside workers were deciding that they would declare war on the shipping…

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Civil War in China. Capture Is Announced Of 90,000 CHIHLI-ITES (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 1

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Tokio correspondent reports that a communique from Mukden announces the complete occupation of Shanghaikwan, Chinwangtao, and…

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Boy Scouts' Tour. Welcome Home Social to Scout Everson Gardner

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 2

The 10th Barrier (St. Peter's) troop of Boy Scouts tendered Patrol-Leader E. Gardner, who was a member of the Australian boy scouts at the Empire…

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Civil War in China. Armistice Is Observed During Peace Negotiations (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 3

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Tientsin correspondent reports:— Peace negotiations are proceeding between General Feng-Yuh-Siang and…

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Civil War in China. Tsao Kun Requested to Hand Over Seals Train Is Fired on (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 3

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports:— General Feng Yuh-Siang's representatives yesterday demanded that…

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War Graves Commission. Work Nearly Completed on War Cemeteries (Reuter's Message.) London, November 5

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1924 · page 3

The Australian Press Association reports that as the war cemeteries are approaching completion the Imperial Graves Commission is considering the…

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Soldiers' League Active Support for Members Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 4

Th executive of the Returned Soldiers' League last nightresolved that,— "While we are not permitted to enter into industrial questions we will…

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Latest News Issue Civil War in China. General Fen Yuh-siang Seizes the Imperial City Manchu Family Ejected (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 5

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 November 1924 · page 4

RE[?]r's Pekin correspondent reports:— General Feng Yuh-siang this morning sent the chief of military police to…

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Bugler Dunne in B.h. Served in the Boer War When 15 Years of Age Wounded at Colenso

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 6

Mr. J. F. ("Bugler") Dunne, who came to Broken Hill on September 26 after being discharged as a first-grade steward on the Hobson's Bay, in the…

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Notorious Prisoner. Wounded by a Warder While Escaping From Gaol Auckland (N.Z.), November 8

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 10

A notorious prisoner Joseph Christic, who tried to escape from gaol, was fired on by a warder and wounded in the leg and arm. Christie was then…

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War Memorial. Approval of Site in Courthouse Grounds

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 6

Mr. B. J. Doe, M.L.A., advises having received the following letter from the Under-secretary to the Minister for Justice:—"Referring to your…

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British Postal Officials. Claim Full Civil Pay for War Service Period Claim Upheld (Reuter's Message.) London, November 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 10

The Court of Appeal decided in favor of the employees in the last of six test cases in connection with post office clerks and telegraphists who claim full…

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Airship Construction. Two Mammoth Airships Now Being Constructed One Each for Peace and War (Reuter's Message.) London, November 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 10

Two mammoth airships of aboat 5,000,000 cubic feet capacity, of the type being built by Vickers Limited, are now under construction, the one…

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Civil War in China. Removal of Ex-emperor. From Imperial City a Sensation Caused (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 7

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports:— A mandate appoints General Lilie Hohun, one of Dr. Sun Yat Sen's…

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Civil War in China. Removal of Ex-emperor From Imperial City a Sensation Caused (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 7

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 10

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports:— A mandate appoints General Lilie Hohun, one of Dr. Sun Yat Sen's…

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Civil War in China. General Peen Yuh Siang Seizes the Imperial City Manchu Family Ejected (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 8

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports:— General Feng Yuh siang this morning sent the chief of military police to…

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Soldiers League Active Support for Members Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 8

The executive of the Returned Soldiers' League last night resolved that,— "While we are not permitted to enter into industrial questions we will…

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Italy's Armistice Day. Clash Between Fascists and Former Soldiers Newspaper Men Attacked (Reuter's Message.) Rome. November 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 November 1924 · page 10

Armistice Day celebrations which were held yesterday were marred by a series of disturbances in various parts of the country, due to the intense political…

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Civil War in China Wu Pei-fu Aboard Transport More U.S.A. Troops to Land (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, November 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 November 1924 · page 1

A Chefoo message states that Marshal Wu Pei-fu is aboard a transport in the harbor. All communications are closed fearing a possible landing of…

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Civil War in China Fenc Leavts for Tientsin to Consult Other Leaders Shanghai, November 9

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 November 1924 · page 1

Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports that General Fong Yuh siang left for Tsientsin to-day, where Goneral Chang Tso-lin and General Tuan…

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