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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Outlawing War Former U.S.A. Minister Approves of Proposal (A.p.a. Message.) New York, February 16

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 1

A Havana message states that Mr. C. E. Hughes, former Secretary of State, has unqualifiedly, endorsed the resolution to outlaw war among…

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War Is Inevitable Unless U.S.A. Prepares Admiral Plunkett Again New York, February 16

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1928 · page 4

Admiral Plunkett, who yesterday, retired from active service, is an interview said:—"President Wilson's proposal for the freedom of the seas is…

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U.S.A. War Debtors Banker's Comment New York, February 18

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

Vice-President Sisson, of the Guaranty Trust Company, one of the largest banks in the United States, in addressing the Women's Press Club,…

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Magistrate's Remarks About Former Soldiers R.s. League Protest

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 2

Members of the New South Wales Legacy Club last week took exception to the remarks concerning returned men made by Mr. May, P.M., who in…

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Magistrate's Remarks About Former Soldiers Explanation Accepted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 4

The State executive of the Returned Soldiers' League has expressed pleasure at the explanation given by Mr. E. A. May, P.M., at Tamworth, of the…

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Magistrate's Remarks About Former Soldiers Explanation Accepted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1928 · page 6

The State executive of the Returned Soldiers' League has expressed pleasure at the explanation given by Mr. E. A. May, P.M., at Tamworth, of the…

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Notes and Comments U.s.a. War Debts.—

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

At least one eminent United States financier is also a close student of Shakespeare. Vice-President Sisson, of the Guaranty Trust Company, in…

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Prince of Wales Officer Tells Story of Escape During War (A.p.a. Message.) London, February 26

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 2

A story of how the Prince of Wales was nearly killed by a French shell in Houlthurst Forest during the war was told by Major Dudley Ward at the…

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The Welcome Home 20,000 People Were Present When Aeroplane Landed Hinkler Dragged From 'Plane and Carried Shoulder High Bundaberg

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

Circling out of a clouded shy, his long flight from England ended, Bert Hinkler landed on the Recreation Ground at North Bundaberg…

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Hinkler's Journey Home Airman Reaches Bundaberg Telephone Talk With His Mother Before Departing From Longreach Sister Asks Hinkler to Hurry Great Welcome Home Accorded Bundaberg

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 1

The first conversation Mrs. Hinkler, mother of Bert Hinkler, the Australian airman, had with her son was over the telephone on Sunday night when she spoke to him from Bundaberg to Longreach and begged him to hurry home, as all were anxiously waiting for him. Hinkler did hurry the next day, and landed at Bundaberg yesterday afternoon at 4.16 o'clock, to receive the greatest welcome yet accorded any Australian…

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Outlawing War France Urged to Accept United States Proposals (A.p.a. Message.) Washington, February 27

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 1

The United States Department of State has handed the French Ambassador a reply to M. Briand's Note on the outlawry of war. The text has been…

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Hinkler Congratulated by the Soldiers' League

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' League today sent the following telegram to Mr. Hinkler at Bundaberg: "Congratulations on splendid achievement from…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League was held at the Soldiers' Hostel on Monday night, Mr. R. B. Oliver presiding over an…

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U.s.a. Negro Soldier's Insurance Propaganda

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 March 1928 · page 2

It is said that the United States Government found it difficult in some Quarters to impress some of the colored soldiers with the importance of…

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War Claims Department Is Closed in Berlin (A.p.a. Message.) Berlin, March 5

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

In consequence of Langkopp's visit to the War Claims Department where he attempted to blow the building to pieceg when his claim for £6000 was…

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Nurse Cavell Film British War Chaplain Against Its Exhibition (A.p.a. Message.) London, March 5

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 4

The Rev. Mr. Gahan, who was a British chaplain at Brussels in wartime was the last Englishman to see Nurse Cavell alive. He says: "I am…

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Canadian Libel Suit Over Great War Attack £10,000 Damages Claimed (A.p.a. Message.) Vancouver, March 6

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 1

A Coburg message says that General Sir Arthur Currie, commander of a Canadian corps, is the plaintiff in, a suit to be brought shortly for…

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Holy War in Iraq and Transjordania Three Tribes Join Forces Gurkha Regiment Dispatched From India (The "Times" Message.) London, March 5

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 March 1928 · page 4

The few sporadic raids by Arabs on outposts in iraq have now grown into a more serious affair. Incensed by losses inflicted by retaliatory air raids,…

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War Trophies Not Wanted in Parks at Christchurch (N.z.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 2

The Christchurch City Council, on which Labor members are in the majority, has passed a resolution in favor of the removal of guns and other war…

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Bert Hinkler Sydney Soldiers Welcome' to Be Given on Saturday No Official Visitors Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 1

Sir Dudley de Chair (State GOvernor), Mr. S. M. Bruce (Prime Minister) and Mr. T. R. Bavin (Premier) will not be given official invitations to…

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