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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 9 of 16

Sydney Hold-up Assailant Wounded by Revolver Shot Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 1

A man entered the Live Wire service station in City-road. near the Parramatta-road, early this morning and pointed a revolver at H. S…

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Federal Economies Returned Soldiers Put Off by the Postal Department Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 July 1930 · page 4

It was stated yesterday that 100 postal linesmen, all of whom were returned soldiers, and who had qualified as permanent employees,…

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Concession Restored to Returned Soldiers Rail and Train Concessions When Going to Hospital Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 July 1930 · page 1

In response to representations by a deputation introduced by Major Jarvie, M.L.A., Mr. B. S. Stevens, the Treasurer, has decided to restore to…

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German War Book Screen Version Banned by New Zealand Censors Wellington (N.Z.), July ll

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 July 1930 · page 1

The Appeal Board upheld the decision of the censors to prohibit the screening of "All Quiet on the Western Front."…

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Defence Force Rationing Protest by Returned Soldiers' League Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 4

A protest has been made by the Returned Soldiers' League against the rationing of returned soldiers in the Defence Department on the ground…

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Returned Soldiers Merger Scheme Rejected Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 4

A meeting of returned soldier organisations decided against a proposal to amalgamate with what was termed the "United Grand Council." After…

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Latest News Issue Yatala Stockade Escape Four Men Overpower Guard Drive Off in Waiting Car Pitched Battle With the Police Fought at Nailsworth School Two Convicts Shot Dead One Wounded and Captured But The Fourth Escapes Two Policemen Wounded Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 4

Four prisoners named Newchurch, Hayes, Dawson and Harrison, escaped from the Yatala Stockade at 9 o'clock this morning. They were working in…

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Italy and France U.S.A. German Ambassador Says War Is Imminent (Special to "The Miner.") New York, July 17

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 July 1930 · page 4

Mr. James Gerrard, United States Ambassador to Germany, to-day expressed the belief upon his return from France that war is brewing between…

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Policeman's Statement "It Was Like War" Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 1

"It was like war, with bullets flying in all directions both during the chase from Payncham to Nailsworth and the affray which occurred after the pursued…

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Policeman's Statement "It Was Like War" Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 2

"It was like war, with bullets flying in all directions both during the chase from Payneham to Nailsworth and the affray which occurred after the pursued…

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Convicts Escape From Yatala Four Men Overpower Guard Drive Off in Waiting Car. Two Convicts Shot Dead Two Policemen Wounded Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 6

Four prisoners named Newchurch, Hayes, Dawson and Harrison, escaped from the Yatala Stockade at 9 o'clock this morning. They were working in…

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Equalising War Burdens and Removing Profits U.s.a. Commission Created to Amend Constitution

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 2

The United States Senate on June 2 passed a joint resolution, which had been passed by the House of Representatives on April 1, creating…

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Equalising War Burdens and Removing Profits U.s.a. Commission Cheated to Amend Constitution

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 2

The United States Senate on June 2 passed a joint resolution, which had been passed by the House of Representatives on April 1, creating…

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Italy and France U.S.A. German Ambassador Says War Is Imminent (Special "The Miner.") New York, July 17

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1930 · page 6

Mr. James Gerrard, United States Ambassador to Germany, to-day expressed the belief upon his return from France that war is brewing between…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of League

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 July 1930 · page 2

Mr. R. B. Oliver presided over the monthly meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League which was held at the Soldiers' Hostel last night. Apologies…

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Two Women Wounded by Accidental Shot Incident at Thornbury Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 July 1930 · page 1

Two women were wounded when an automatic pistol was accidentally discharged at a house in Thornbury. Mrs. Mabel Jacobs, the widow of a…

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Federal War Debt the Interest Bill Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 July 1930 · page 4

The huge bill contracted by the Commonwealth for war purposes, including gratuities, repatriation, and the amount funded with the British…

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More Melttart Clothing Wanted for Ex-soldiers

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 July 1930 · page 1

Mr. H. E. Robinson, secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League, said to-day that he has not yet received any reply front the State Premier's…

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Seat at War Memorial Council Favors Removal

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 3

The City Council last night discussed a communication received from the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, pointing out that the seat in…

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Soldiers' Pensions Retrospective Payments Approved in Two Cases Canberra

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 4

In two cases within a few weeks, the Repatriation Commission has approved payments of pensions to returned soldiers being made…

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