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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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The Finances of Australia Australia's War Debt a London Review

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

The "Financial Times" reviews the circumstances of Australia's war debts and says: "The idea that the burden of repayment is onerous has been…

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Returned Soldiers' League "Wear the Badge" Campaign

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 3

Mr.L. A. Robb, State president of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Soldiers' Langue, in officaliy launching the "Wear the Badge"…

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Lord Rothermere Favors War Debt Cancellation London, February 26

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 1

In a leading article the "Daily Mail" says that the courage and energy of Australians in facing their troubles are universally admired in Britain…

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London "Daily Mail" Wants War Debt Cancelled (Special to "The Miner.") London, February 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 8

"The cancellation by Britain of Australia's war debts would finally dispel any lingering idea that the people of Britain are lacking in Sympathy for the…

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London "Daily Mail" Wants War, Debt Cancelled (Special to "The Miner.") London, February 27

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 1

"The cancellation by Britain of Australia's war debts would finally dispel any lingoring idea that the people of Britain are lacking in sympathy for the…

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S.a. War Memorial

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 2

According to information supplied by Mr. H. E. Robinson, secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League it is proposed that free railway passes be issued…

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War Debt Cancellation Is Favored by Mr. Chifley Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 1

Addressing a meeting at Lithgow, Mr. J. B. Chifley, M.H.R., said that if the Senate rejected the fiduciary currency scheme the Government was…

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Returhed Soldiers Meeting of League

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 2

Mr. R, B. Oliver presided over a meeting of the executive of the Returned,Soldiers' League on Monday night, in the absence of Mr. R. N. J…

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The War Debt Important Announcement Expected From Governments Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 1

It is reported that an important announcement will be made by both the Imperial and Commonwealth Governments in the near future regarding the…

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The War Debt Important Announcement Expected From Governments Canberra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 8

It is reported that an important announcement will be made by both the Imperial and Commonwealth Governments in the near future regarding the…

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The Verdun Battlefield Burial of Dead Soldiers (Special to "The Miner.") London, March 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 1

M. Pierre Leval, Prime Minister of Franco announced in the Chamber of Deputies to-day that the Government intended to ask for a credit of £400,000…

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The Verdun Battlefield Burial of Dead Soldiers (Special to "The Miner.") London, March 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 8

M. Pierre Leval, Prime Minister of France announced in the Chamber of Deputies to-day that the Government intended to ask for a credit of £400,000…

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General Cables Soldier's Feet Amputated Following on Frost Bite (Special to "The Miner.") Roche[?]ort, March 6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 7

A young Sengalese soldier understanding little of the French language was placed on sentry duty for the first-time. He imagined that he had…

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Two Suspects Arrested One Wounded by Constable, Sydney, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 3

Because a man failed to stop after being challenged by the police in Sydney-road, Granville, last night, Constable Gregory flred three shots…

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The Finances of Australia War Debts to Britain Talk Oe Cancellation Discounted at Canberra Canberra

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 1

Reports that Australia's war debts to Britain are likely to be cancelled were discounted here during the week end. The Federal Government, it is…

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Federal Politics Dismissal by Government of Soldier Postal Workers Labor Members to Protest Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 1

It is reported that as soon as the consure motion has been disposed of in the House of Representatives, Mr. J. C. Eldridge Labor member for Martin,…

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General Cables Soldier's Feet Amputated Following on Frost Bite (Special to "The Miner.") Rochefort, March 6

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 4

A young Sengalese soldler understanding little of the French language was placed on Bantry duty for the first time. He imagined that he had…

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Law Student Wounded by a Revolver Bullet Condition Critical (Special to "The Miner.") Berlin, March 10

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 1

A law student bought a revolver Intending to commit suicide if he failed In a final examination. However he passed with honors and spent a…

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Troubled China Civil War Looming Shanghai, March 7

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 4

Civil war is looming with the spring Shansi troops are mutinying at Chinsien and Tatung [?] Shansi, and at Liuling in Honan. The Govorument is…

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Auditor-general's Report Remarks on War Pensions Resented in Victoria

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 4

Exception to the remarks of Mr. Cerutty, the Auditor-General, in his report on the subject of war pensions is taken by the Victorian branch of…

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