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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Italian Women in War Time

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 5

Italy's women In war time are to be considered wage earners an much as men. A new law passed, by the Chamber of Deputies says that where…

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British War Pensioners Resident in Australia Terms of Payment Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 8

Finality lins almost been reached in the negotiation between the Commonwealth Government and the British Ministry of Pensions for the payment…

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Soldiers'pensions the Proposed Cuts Cold Blooded Murder" Says Returned Soldiers Canberra, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 June 1931 · page 6

At the conferance of returned soldier delegates yesterday a report was received of an interview with Mr, Theodore last night. Mr. Theodore…

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British War Pensioners Resident in Australia Terms of Payment Canberra

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 4

Finality lins almost been reached in the negotiations between the Commonwealth Government and the British Ministry of Pensions for the payment…

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279,285 War Pensions 74,578 Inoapacitated Men Are Included in the List Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 3

More than a quarter of a million individuals will be affected by tho decision of the Commonwealth Govornment to reduce war pensiona by 20 per cent…

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Reparations and War Debts U.S.A Govt. Proposes a Year's Moratorium Washington, June. 21

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 1

To-night President Hoover announced.an offer to the werld of the suspension for one year of Governmental. debts. He said: "The…

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Communists Disturb Ex-soldiers' Meeting Neweastle. Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 3

At a meeting ot the Returned Soldiera' League which protested against the proposed cut in pensions last night a number of person. including several…

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Reparations and War Debts Mr. Hoover's Plan (Special to "The Miner.") Washington, June 21

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 4

"I suggest to the American public that they can give approval to the Government's proposals both on selfish and altruistio grounds," said President H…

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Reparations and War Debets [?]Omments in England on Mr. Hoover's Offer (Special to "the Miner,") London, June 21

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

"It is the best news I have had for many years," said Lord Brentford (formerly Sir William J[?] Hieks), a notable lawyer and statesman;…

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Soldiers Pensions Shall Be Sacrosanct Says Soldiers' League Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League unanimously resolved to reaffirm that pensions shall be sa[?]. The League decided to…

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Reparations and War Debts Activities of Soviet Caused Mr Hoover's Offer Statement of Newspaper London, June 23

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 1

The "Morning Post" says that carefully laid plans by Moscow which aimed at obtaining control in Germany, were the determining factors in Mr. Hoover's…

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Communists' Meeting Almost Ends in Riot Former Soldier Insulted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 4

A meeting conducted by Communists at Erskineville Park on Saturday afternoon almost ended in a riot. The meeting was being held as a protest…

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Reparations and War Debts British Govt. Welcomes Offer of the U.S.A. Govt. Mr. R. Macdonald Speaks (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 22

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 4

The Government cordially welcomes the striking offer by the United States," said Mr. Ramsay 'Macdonald, Prime Minister, in the House of…

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Federal Economies Victorian Teachers Protest Ex-soldier's Question Left Unanswered Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 4

A meeting of teachers was held in Melbourne on Snturduy to protest against the 20 per cent cut in salaries and against interference with the…

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Reparations and War Debts Mild Reaction Noticed After First Exultation Dominions Secretary Says There Are Difficulties (Special to "The Miner.") London, June 23

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 1

The first exultation over the offer by the United States of a year's moratorium on all war debt payments has given way to a mild reaction. This has…

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Reparations and War Debts More English Views on Hoovek Proposals (Special to "The Miner") London, June 24

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 4

Mr. H. L. Po[?]ce (Conservative) voiced the provailing opinion of members of the House of Commons concerning the Hoover proposal when he said:…

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Reparations and War Debts French Note Modifies Proposals of U.S.A. Hopes of a Compromise Washington, June 25

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

The French Note on reparations was received to-day and so modified Mr. Hoover's proposals as to appear to be disappointing and unacceptable in its…

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Tariffs and War From "Serutator":—

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 3

"All wars are war for trade," So said General Ulysses Grant, the veteran soldier who fought, or directed operations, right through the greatest civil…

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Reduction of War Pensions Opposed in Motion Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 6

At the National Association Convention to-day Mr. J. Lucas (Rose Bay) moved a motion definitely opposing any reduction in war…

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Reparations and War Debts Prospects Still Bright for Success of Proposals (Special to "The Minor.") London, June 25

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 June 1931 · page 6

Prospects for the complete success of the proposals for the suspension of all war, debts continue bright, although France is still the cause of…

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