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

The wars & local soldiers, 1930

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

Marshal Joffre Dying Hero of the Great War Paris, December 28

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 December 1930 · page 1

All France is shocked to learn that the condition of its famous hero Marshal Joffre is desperate, and that his death is only a matter of days. He…

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After Four Years £700 and a Pension for a Soldier's Widow Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 December 1930 · page 1

About four years ago a returned soldier died, leaving a widow and four small children. An application for a pension by the widow was refused, it…

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Chase After Gunman Two Civilians Wounded Brisbane, Tuesday Night

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 December 1930 · page 1

After an exciting chase two men were wounded at Breakfast Creek this afternoon. Sergeant Fahey, who was on holidays, chased a man who turned…

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Mildura Pipers' Band Wreath Placed To-day on Soldiers' Memorial

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 December 1930 · page 4

This afternoon at 3.30 o'clock the visiting Mildura Caledonian Society pipe hand visited the Soldiers' War Memorial, Argent-street, and…

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