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  2. THE LATEST.

    British officers who participated in the Jutland battle confirm the statement that the Hindenburg and Lutzow were sunk. (The Hindenburg was the very latest German ...

    Article : 69 words
  3. WEEKLY CALENDAR.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 words
  4. THE NAVAL BATTLE.

    London, June 4.—The Admiralty has announced that until Admiral Sir John Jellicoe is able to supply a full despatch any attempt to give details of the history of the engagement ...

    Article : 220 words
  5. THE WAR.

    London, June 4.—A French communique states:—Our curtain of fire stopped German preparations for an attack in the region of Hill 304. The enemy attacked the slopes of Fumin ...

    Article : 93 words
  6. THE NEW P.M.

    Before the business of the Police Court opened this (Tuesday) morning the newly-appointed Police Magistrate, Mr. W. S. Arnott, was welcomed by the Bench and the legal fraternity. ...

    Article : 430 words
  7. TO BLIND BRITISH GUNNERS.

    The "Daily Telegraph" says that wounded sailors arriving at Shields report that the Germans on Wednesday night used searchlights to blind the British gunners. The lights revolved ...

    Article : 55 words
  8. FRAUENLOB A SHAMBLES.

    According to a Rotterdam message, a survivor from the Frauenlob states that the German fleet left Wilhelmshafen at 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning. The shells from the ...

    Article : 68 words
  9. GENERAL HAIG'S REPORT.

    General Sir Douglas Haig reports that 26 of our aeroplanes bombed points of military importance, and are believed to have effected considerable damage. Gunfire downed one, but, the ...

    Article : 115 words
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    According to the cable news the German people are at a complete loss to know why the Allies are not tumbling over one another to negotiate terms of peace. The statement is ...

    Article : 802 words
  11. GOOD WORK BY THE SPITFIRE.

    The Spitfire (a destroyer) did a thrilling piece of work, torpedoing and blowing up a big battleship in pitch darkness. She then rammed and sank a submarine. Some enemy ...

    Article : 52 words
  12. NAVAL OFFICERS' NARRATIVE.

    Naval officers who participated in the great fight have reached Edinburgh. They give a thrilling narrative disclosing the New Zealand's great share in the battle. She fought ...

    Article : 590 words
  13. WELCOME HOME.

    Vessels returning to the East Coast bases were welcomed with great enthusiasm, the wounded men being loudly cheered. One ship had pulsed under the fire of 14 enemy ships. ...

    Article : 46 words
  14. ATTACKING DROWNING MEN.

    The crew of the Marlborough narrate that at one time six Zeppelins bombed Britishers who were struggling in the water. ...

    Article : 23 words
  15. GERMAN CLAIM.

    A German communique says: Everywhere we repulsed several British attacks against lost positions south-west of Ypres. Artillery fighting northward of Arras continues. We repulsed ...

    Article : 77 words
  16. Great Russian Success.

    Official: Great Russian successes have been secured from Pripet marshes to the Roumanian frontier. The Russians have taken 13,000 prisoners. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. GERMANS MORE BATTERED.

    An officer who witnessed the return of part of the British fleet states that the majority showed small signs of conflict. Two bore unmistakable, if comparatively insignificant, ...

    Article : 67 words
  18. GERMAN REPORTS.

    Berlin states that the Germans suffered no losses except those officially stated. Amsterdam, June 5.—The German Emperor has telegraphed as follows to Admiral von ...

    Article : 75 words
  19. THE ITALIANS.

    Rome, June 6.—A communique states:—The enemy's attempt to break through in the direction of Onaro (south-west of Arsiero) was repulsed. The enemy hurled huge masses against ...

    Article : 42 words
  20. The Western Front.

    A communique states: The enemy's repeated efforts on the slopes of the Fumin Wood were completely checked. Every assault between the fort and Damloup was smashed. A fierce night ...

    Article : 84 words
  21. BRITISH PLAY HAVOC.

    The "Chicago News'" London representative writes:—The British smashed the German battle formation completely, and although the British loss was heavy it was not ...

    Article : 55 words
  22. GRAPHIC ACCOUNTS.

    The "Glasgow Herald" says the battle cruiser squadron went to sea headed by the Lion. The squadron steamed 25 knots for nearly 16 hours. When the British vessels met the enemy the ...

    Article : 463 words
  23. THE RUSSIANS.

    London, June 5.—A Vienna communique states:—The Russians are bombarding the entire north-eastern front. The bombardment is especially violent along the Dneister and ...

    Article : 41 words
  24. GOULBURN RAILWAY STATION.

    On Monday evening the refreshment rooms, platforms, and offices of the railway station were lit up with the electric light. The result is certainly most satisfactory and in keeping with the ...

    Article : 239 words
  25. WESTFALEN AND LUTZOW.

    Copenhagen, June 5.—Rumours from Hamburg are to the effect that the Westfalen and Lutzow were sunk. ...

    Article : 20 words
  26. MENINGITIS.

    No fresh cases of meningitis have been reported since our last issue. The lad Berrell is progressing satisfactorily and should recover. The patient from a local ...

    Article : 181 words
  27. Mr. Hughes in France.

    Mr. Hughes is visiting France. He was delighted with his reception by General Joffre, and most favourably impressed with all that General Joffre told him regarding the ...

    Article : 39 words
  28. COMMANDER PENNELL.

    Among the lost was Commander Pennell, of the Queen Mary, who served in the 1910-1913 Antarctic Expedition. ...

    Article : 19 words
  29. EVERY OUNCE OF SPEED.

    One of the first vessels to draw the German fire was a destroyer, which was badly damaged. A number of guns were put out of action. A shell killed the entire gun crew. A man ...

    Article : 95 words
  30. FINANCIAL MUDDLE IN CHINA.

    The financial muddle is worse. Holders of Government Bank notes are selling them at a ruinous discount. ...

    Article : 23 words
  31. DRAIN ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY.

    The Chief Judge in Equity to-day decided that a municipal council has no right under section 76 of the Local Government Act to cut an open drain across private property without ...

    Article : 45 words
  32. EXPERT'S REVIEW.

    The American Associated Press interviewed a naval officer of high rank who gave further details which will have an even more heartening effect than the news given out to-day. The ...

    Article : 469 words
  33. PERSONAL.

    Two of the birthday military honours granted to Australians are of particular interest to Goulburn residents. Major Edmund Milne, eldest son of Mr. E. Milne, Railway Commissioner, has ...

    Article : 196 words
  34. THE WHEAT HARVEST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 66 words
  35. OBJECTIONS TO SPEEDING UP.

    Mr. Justice Heydon, speaking in the Industrial Court, said that from. what he had learned since he had been in that jurisdiction, he thought the strongest ground for the objection ...

    Article : 118 words
  36. CASUALTY LIST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 94 words
  37. ACTION BY MR. GRIFFITH.

    An application was made to-day to Judge Ferguson, sitting in Chambers, on behalf of Henry Coombellack, licensee of the Assembly Hotel, for a common jury of twelve to try the ...

    Article : 67 words
  38. FRENCH REJOICING.

    Paris, June 4.—The consternation caused by the first account of the naval battle gave way to great rejoicing on Sunday night over the British victory. Even Verdun was relegated ...

    Article : 80 words
  39. INSPIRING MESSAGE.

    The "Scotsman" publishes an eye-witness's narrative. "We fought what in its way was a great fight," said the eye-witness. "Although it was not a sailors' battle, both the grand and ...

    Article : 609 words
  40. GOULBURN AND THE WAR.

    The many friends of Mr. Les. Fairall will be glad to hear he has arrived safely in Egypt. Mrs. C. Carver, Sloane-street, has been advised by Base Records Office that her son, Pte. ...

    Article : 68 words
  41. FARMER FATALLY INJURED.

    Bombala, Monday.—A fatal accident occurred on Saturday afternoon to a well-known farmer, Blessley Whyte (47), who lives seven miles from Bombala. Whyte had just installed a new ...

    Article : 90 words
  42. THE WARRIOR.

    The Warrior's crew has arrived at Chatham and received an enthusiastic reception. The Warrior's exploits as a decoy cruiser for the Grand Fleet are on every lip and are destined ...

    Article : 259 words
  43. RAIN.

    Additional rain is reported over the southern half of New South Wales. ...

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  44. POULTRY PRIZEWINNERS.

    The local prizewinners at the Sydney Poultry Show were the following:—W. McGilvray, 2nd silver Wyandotte pullet, 1st black Legnorn hen or pullet; G. Anable, 1st brown Leghorn hen, ...

    Article : 64 words
  45. NEUTRAL VERDICT.

    Telegrams from all over the world give the verdict of neutral experts that the German claim to victory is unwarranted. All news. papers emphasise that the blockade is ...

    Article : 38 words
  46. SOLDIER'S LETTER FROM FRANCE.

    Private A. G. Blackshaw, in a letter from France, April 12, to his brother Cecil, writes:—Just a few lines to lot you know myself and Les are having a ...

    Article : 335 words
  47. LYRIC THEATRE.

    The combination of a holiday night and a Mary Pickford film packed the Lyric on Monday evening. In "Little Pal" Mary is seen in a now role—that of a half-caste Indian girl— ...

    Article : 407 words
  48. VAUDEVILLE.

    The Vaudeville Entertainers who gave a performance in the Majestic Theatre on Monday evening attracted an audience which must have been one of the largest ever seen in that ...

    Article : 398 words
  49. SURVIVORS LANDING.

    London, June 4.—Fuller stories are arriving to-night, as many survivors are landing at East Coast ports. The "Daily Telegraph's" Rotterdam ...

    Article : 175 words
  50. CARD PARTY AND DANCE.

    A card party and dance in aid of St. Patrick's School bazaar fund was held in St. Patrick's Hall on Monday evening. There was a very large attendance. Mr. A. Gregson acted as ...

    Article : 79 words
  51. A.J.C. RACES—MONDAY.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 words
  52. DEATH.

    We have to report the death of a very old and respected resident in the poison of Mrs. Margaret Dunn, who passed peacefully away at her late residence, Reynolds-street, North ...

    Article : 126 words
  53. RUSSIAN ADMIRATION.

    Petrograd, June 6.—Great public admiration is expressed for the British heroism in the naval fight. Englishmen recognised as such in the streets were greeted with the salutation, ...

    Article : 57 words
  54. GERMAN LIES.

    The Admiralty characterises as baseless the German official statement that a submarine destroyed a British destroyer off the Humber, and that German fire destroyed the Euryalus ...

    Article : 42 words
  55. AUSTRALIANS KILLED.

    Melbourne, Monday.—The Minister for the Navy (Mr. Jensen) has received a cable message reporting, with regret, that two sub-lieutenants of the Royal Australian Navy—George ...

    Article : 131 words
  56. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    There was a fine house at the Empire on Monday evening. "Ultus" is a very good production of its type. The mounting is capital, and special mention should be made of the ...

    Article : 133 words
  57. ADMIRAL BEATTY.

    London, June 4.—Apart from the fact that the Germans were nearly thrice as strong us Admiral Sir David Beatty, they had the advantage in light and hugged the coast. The ...

    Article : 901 words
  58. NO MEN SAVED FROM SEVEN VESSELS.

    Official; No men are reported saved from the Indefatigable, Defence, Black Prince, Tipporary, Turbulent, Nomad, and Nestor. ...

    Article : 24 words
  59. BANKRUPTCY COURT.

    A Fitting of the Bankruptcy Court was held this (Tuesday) morning, before Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M., when the single meeting and public examination of Herbert Warburton, formerly a ...

    Article : 77 words
  60. DEMAND FOR RECALL OF VON TIRPITZ.

    The German Conservatives and National Liberals are unitedly and determinedly striving to secure the recall of Admiral von Tirpitz, formerly in supreme command of the Navy. The ...

    Article : 93 words
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