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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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On Brink of War Press View Of Russia And Japan LONDON, December 31

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 January 1934 · page 3

Several London newspapers discuss the gravity of the Russo-Japanese situation and agree that the Soviet will no longer calmly accept…

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War Memorial in France Returned Soldiers Urge Action

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 January 1934 · page 6

SYDNEY, Saturday.—The president, of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. Robb) says it is time the men…

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War Debts to U.S.A. Moratorium Proposal (Special to "The Miner") WASHINGTON, January

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 1

President Roosevelt will shortly ask Congress to allow a two years moratorium on war debts as part of the programme for reviving world…

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War-time Treason Belgian Civil Servants the 'King's Action (The "Time's" Message.) BRUSSELS, January 4

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1934 · page 3

The intervention of King Albert, who deferred his holiday so that he could veto unpopular moves by his Cabinet, has averted the crisis that…

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De Valera on Defensive Peasants Openly Revolting Economic War Effects (Reprinted From Yesterday's Latest Edition.) LONDON, January 7

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1934 · page 4

"A new situation has arisen to the Irish Free State is the last week," says the Dublin correspondent of the "Times"…

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Alleged Victimisation of Ex-soldier

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—A public meeting at the Paddington Town Hall protested against what was termed the victimisation of Mr. A. G. Bott, a…

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Ex-soldier's Pension Taken Away

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 6

SYDNEY, Friday. — Repatriation officials said to-day that it was unlikely that the demand of a public meeting nt Faddinirton last night for…

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Went Over Bridge Old Imperial Soldier Incurable Sumerer (Reprinted from Yesterday's Latest Edition.) SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 6

The body of a man who jumped from the Harbor Brldge last night has been definitely identified as Jeremiah Michael Sullivan (69), of Five…

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If Europe Is at War English-Speakitig Countries Task "Joint Policy Necessary"

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 4

LONDON, January 14.—Mr. "Wlckham Steed, the noted lecturer and writer on international politics, endorses an American writer's view…

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Soldiers' New President Installation Of Mr. Clark Meeting Last Night

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

After serving for three years as local president and 14 years as a committeeman Mr. J. Fisher last night handed over the presidency of…

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"Seeds of War Germinating" Major Douglas At Fremantle FREMANTLE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 4

With a red-and-white banner prominently displayed, bearing the words "Australia welcomes Douglas," and pipers playing on the quay,…

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Haighs War Diaries Permission Refused To Publish (Special to "The Miner.") LONDON, January 16

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 4

The "News-Chronicle" says that in spite of Earl Haig's wish, expressed in his will, that his war diaries covering the years 1916 to 1918 should be…

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Chinese War Rebels Bombed Ai Foochow Bluejackets Landed (Special to "The Miner.") HONGKONG, January 16

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 4

According to a British, naval wireless message, H.M.S. Berwick has landed marines at Nantai Island, Foochow, also that Japanese bluejackets…

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Lion War Mascot London, January 16

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 4

"Poilu," a 24-year-old lion which was presented as a mascot to Sir Tom Bridges, a former Governor of South Australia, and "which lived at the…

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Birthrate Falls Lower Than In War Time CANBERRA

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

Statistics compiled from the census papers reveal ah alarming decline in the Australian birthrate. The normal rate has been 2 per cent. a year, but…

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Glenelg Man Wounded Alleged "Peeping Tom" Surprised by Policeman Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 1

A well-known Glenelg resident was shot in the back by Constable Hudson as he was running away from a house at…

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Glenelg Man Wounded Alleged "Peeping Tom" Surprised by Policeman Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 11

A well-known Glenelg resident was shot in the back by Constable Hudson as he was running away from a house at…

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A War About an Etgetra

Western Grazier · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 4

In 1654 a Polish nobleman became [?] to the laws of his country by reason of a crime. He fed to Sweden, Whe[?] John Cassimir…

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Ready for War Statement By Japanese Warning to Russia (Special to "The Miner.")

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 3

PEIPING (Peking), January 18. "If Russia wants to fight we are ready to go to war immediately," declared Colonel Dan Takahashl, the…

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Ready for War Statement By Japanese Warning to Russia (Special to "The Miner.") PEIPING (Peking), January 18

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 9

"If Russia wants to fight we are ready to go to war immediately," declared Colonel Dan Takahashi, the newly appointed Japanese military…

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