Striking French coal miners at St. Etienne hurling rocks and other missiles during a pitched battle with Republican Guards who were endeavouring to force their way to the mine last week. This battle took a more serious turn later in the day, and 13 miners and Guards were wounded after both sides had opened fire.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26915, 29 October 1948, Page 5
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55Striking French coal miners at St. Etienne hurling rocks and other missiles during a pitched battle with Republican Guards who were endeavouring to force their way to the mine last week. This battle took a more serious turn later in the day, and 13 miners and Guards were wounded after both sides had opened fire. Otago Daily Times, Issue 26915, 29 October 1948, Page 5
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