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  2. PEN-NOTES AND PENCILLINGS.

    While the cartoon illlustrates the popular impression of Germany's position, at what Stage? The grim rider with the scythe is coming with a rush, but is it ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 363 words
  3. INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.

    Trouble occurred at the steel works yesterday afternoon, when the members of the Federated Enginedrivers and Firemen's Association knocked off work at 4 ...

    Article : 69 words
  4. IN THE BALKANS.

    An official Allied report states:— Our patrols made several raids, taking prisoners on the Struma front. A British squadron successfully sheiled ...

    Article : 81 words
  5. RUSSIA'S ADVANCE.

    A Russian communique states: Our troops have occupied the Haliez-Wodniki railway (in Galicia), and are heavily bombarding Haliez town, which is aflame. ...

    Article : 156 words
  6. IN EAST AFRICA.

    It is officially stated that the attack on Dar es Salaam was commenced at daylight on Sunday by the naval forces in whalers, in conjunction with a heavy ...

    Article : 139 words
  7. THE WAR.

    The latest French communique states:— Sixteen additional machine guns were found in the trenches' northward of the Somme. ...

    Article : 218 words
  8. APPEAL AGAINST AWARD.

    In No. 2 Arbitration Court, to-day, Mr. Justice Edmunds continued the hearing of the appeal of the Federated Ironworkers, the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, ...

    Article : 79 words
  9. KAVALLA BOMBARDED.

    It is reported that the Allied fleet has bombarded Kavalla fort, forcing the Bulgarians to abandon it, and that the Greeks had reoccupied the fort. ...

    Article : 30 words
  10. MOULDERS' TROUBLE.

    Nothing has been definitely arranged with respect to a conference between the employers of the various establishments' and the members of the Moulders' Union ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. GREEKS ATTACK BULGARS.

    General Christodoulos, commanding two regiments, carried out a remarkable feat, marching to Kavalla through country overrun by the enemy. Ho raised ...

    Article : 51 words
  12. RECRUITING IN BRITAIN.

    Posters in London announce the formation of a group enabling males born in 1899 to attest. They will not be liable to service until they are eighteen. ...

    Article : 55 words
  13. AUSTRIAN WITHDRAWAL.

    An Austrian communique states: With a view to parrying an encircling movement we withdrew to the heights westward of Olatoplieza. ...

    Article : 65 words
  14. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS.

    There lo no change in the position at East Greta Junction, where members of the Society of Engineers are off work, while the members of the Colliery ...

    Article : 142 words
  15. WILL GREECE JOIN?

    Diplomatic circles predict that Greece will side with the Allies at any moment. Eighty per cent. of the Greeks support the policy of M. Venizelos. ...

    Article : 80 words
  16. THE PEACE TERMS.

    An official is close touch with Allied sentiment informs the United Press that the Allies are discussing drastic peace terms. ...

    Article : 86 words
  17. THE RUMANIANS.

    A Russian communique states:—Under pressure of superior German-Bulgarian forces the Rumanians were compelled to evacuate Turtakai, on the Danube. ...

    Article : 28 words
  18. KING CONSTANTINE.

    King Constantine addressed 150 officers of the Salonica garrison. He said: "You have inscribed your name with a pen of iron upon the annals of victory, and have ...

    Article : 105 words
  19. FIGHTING AT GINCHY.

    General Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commander on the West front, reports; The general situation is unchanged. We dispersed the enemy's working parties ...

    Article : 189 words
  20. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German communique states:—The Germano-Bulgarian forces stormed and captured the fortified town of Turtakai, taking over 20,000 prisoners, including two ...

    Article : 56 words
  21. COLLIERY MECHANICS.

    Mr. W. Waller, secretary of the Colliery Mechanics' Association, states that a wrong impression bas been created by a statement that the pipemen of Pelaw Main ...

    Article : 259 words
  22. PESSIMISM IN GERMANY.

    Messages from various parts of Germany indicate a growing pessimism regarding the result of the war. During the past fortnight 163 Socialist ...

    Article : 114 words
  23. DOLLAR VERSUS MAN.

    The President of the United States still keeps to the index, and thunders in it. He has declared that when any nation destroys anything American that is ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 311 words
  24. CUT OFF BY ARTILLERY.

    According to the German newspapers, the Rumanians at Turtakai were cut off by artillery fire, and, being unable to cross the river, they surrendered. ...

    Article : 30 words
  25. REGIMENT MUTINIES.

    It is reported that the 72nd Bulgarian Regiment mutinied and was removed from the front. The leaders were shot. ...

    Article : 24 words
  26. DRIVING OUT THE TURKS.

    A Russian communique states:—We repelled a Turkish offensive on the left bank of the Euphrates, westward of Erzinghan. We continue to advance at Ogrot, despite ...

    Article : 52 words
  27. ITALY'S PROGRESS.

    An Italian communique states:—Despite bad weather, cast of Gorizia, and in the Carso, Tesivo, and Mount Couriol sectors, artillery has been active. ...

    Article : 52 words
  28. TRADE-UNION CONGRESS.

    At the Trade Union Congress a resolution was passed regretting that the clergy had been exempted from military service; and adding that a large class, of ...

    Article : 153 words
  29. THE DIFFICULTY.

    In deciding on a Referendum, the Federal Government has freed tongues to cars, even if not pens to eyes. In making the war a political issue, eyes. To making the ...

    Article : 697 words
  30. RAILWAY SOLDIERS' BUFFETS.

    General Lloyd corrects the impression apparently formed by overseas soldiers that they are refused refreshment free at railway termini because they do not ...

    Article : 61 words
  31. LEAGUE OF HONOUR.

    A meeting or the Australian League of Honour was holt in the committee rooms, Fairless Bros. last night. It wins decided to open rooms two afternoons a week. Tuesdays and ...

    Article : 76 words
  32. GERMANS' SERIOUS DANGER.

    The enemy, realising the seriousness of the situation on the Somme, is bringing reinforcements of men from other sectors. ...

    Article : 101 words
  33. POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 635 words
  34. PRIVATE HOFF.

    Mrs. P. Hoff of Brown-street, Wallsend, has been officially informed that her brother-in-law, Private Harry Hoff, of 17th Battalion, bas been killed in action in France, between ...

    Article : 36 words
  35. RAILWAY MEN'S CASE.

    Grave trouble has been threatened by the railway men's demand for 10s extra per week. A conference has been arranged, and a ...

    Article : 30 words
  36. Y.M.C.A. WORK.

    The Young Men's Christian Association has organised a motor tour for the distribution of Australian newspapers to the three Australian and two New Zealand ...

    Article : 170 words
  37. ANZAC HOME.

    A camp fire concert in old of the Newcastle Memorial Anzac Home ia to be held at the Broadmeadow camp to-night. A collection will be taken up. ...

    Article : 53 words
  38. CLUBS FOR WAR PURPOSES.

    The Government has decided to utilise the National, Liberal, and Constitutional Clubs for administration purposes in connection with munitions and recruiting. ...

    Article : 29 words
  39. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German communique states:— The Somme fighting continues along the whole line. The British are vainly attacking near Ginchy. ...

    Article : 56 words
  40. 35TH BATTALION.

    Scott's, Limited Musical Society, assisted by the Musical Mascots, will hold a gift evening on Monday night in Scott's millinery showroom. An excellent programme has been ...

    Article : 41 words
  41. THE WAR LOAN.

    The Governor of the Commonwealth Bank has advised the Federal Treasurer that tor the war loan, which was reopened and closed on September 1st, the ...

    Article : 43 words
  42. RED CROSS HOME.

    The Newcastle and Hunter River District Red Cross Home will be officially opened on Wednesday, 27th instant. It is expected that Mr. J. O. Fairfax, the president of Sydney ...

    Article : 82 words
  43. SUPPRESSION OF BAD NEWS.

    Field-Marshal von Hindenburg announces that he will not any longer recued operations of secondary importance in the communiques. This suggests the ...

    Article : 33 words
  44. "THE LAST WAR."

    But this may be Europe's last war against herself in any case. Look back to before the event, when the leaders decided in a few hours what might well ...

    Article : 294 words
  45. MACHINE TOOLS.

    In order to lessen the great strain on the British supply of tools required for munition works Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence urges Australians to ...

    Article : 43 words
  46. USE OF TAR FOR ROADS.

    Senator Pearce the Minister for Defence, states that the use of tar for road purposes is to be prohibited, as all tar by-products are required for exportation ...

    Article : 44 words
  47. ENEMY'S SUBMARINE POLICY.

    Definite information has reached Switzerland to the effect that Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg, the German Imperial Chancellor at a meeting of the Federal Council, ...

    Article : 100 words
  48. RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  49. ASSISTING SOLDIERS.

    During last were 1000 sick and Wounded soldiers received financial assistance from the Australia Day Amelioration Committee's funds. Of these, 138 were new ...

    Article : 67 words
  50. RELEASED PRISONERS.

    A number of British, released from Ruhleben, have arrived in London, suffering from disease, consequent upon the harsh treatment to which they have been ...

    Article : 49 words
  51. FEDERAL SOLICITOR-GENERAL.

    At a special meeting to-day of the Commonwealth Executive Council, Mr. Garran the secretary to the Federal Attorney-General's Department, was appointed ...

    Article : 44 words
  52. Y.M.C.A. FIELD SERVICE.

    The treasurer has received from T. M'Luckie (sixth donation), £1; Williamtown and Medowie Patriotic Committee (second donation), £5 18s 3d; proceeds of concert arranged by ...

    Article : 37 words
  53. CORPORAL PARNELL.

    Mrs. Parnell, of Darby-street. Cook's Hill received a letter from her son. Corporal L. Parnell, stating that he was in hospital. Cardiff. Wanes. Corporal Parnell was wounded ...

    Article : 38 words
  54. AMERICA DRAWS BACK.

    At a conference of the Senate and House of Representatives, it was agreed to delete the anti-Allies amendment of the Revenue Bill, providing for retaliation against ...

    Article : 74 words
  55. INCREASED PRICE OF EXPLOSIVES.

    On the representations of the Coal Mining Employees' Federation, Mr. J. Estell, the Minister for Mines, is having inquiries made into the price of explosives supplied ...

    Article : 94 words
  56. COLONEL ELKINGTON.

    Lieutenant-Colonel Elkington, who has been reinstated to his rank for gallant conduct, did not join the French Foreign Legion until January, 1915. His fear ...

    Article : 113 words
  57. 80TH BATTALION.

    The committee has received from the employees of W. Winn and Co. 100 Christmas boxes, valued at £23, and from the employees of the Locomotive Department, railway ...

    Article : 83 words
  58. SAPPER SHIELDS.

    Mrs. E. Shields, of 69 Abattoir-road, Rozcile, Sydney (late of Merewether) has received word that her son, Sapper M. J. Shields, has died in hospital in France ...

    Article : 56 words
  59. AUSTRALIA'S SAILORS.

    Sir Peter M'Bride, the Agent-General for Victoria, has visited Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty's squadron. Sir David Beatty expressed the warmest ...

    Article : 34 words
  60. ADDRESSES OF CERTAIN UNITS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 111 words
  61. N.S.W. FIELD FORCE FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 240 words
  62. BAKERS BOARD.

    Mr. J. J. Watkins, chairman of the Food Supply and Distribution No. 1 Group, No. 2. (Bakers) Board, has notified Mr. H. H. Lloyd secretary of the Newcastle ...

    Article : 72 words
  63. BELGIUM.

    As previously said is this column, a number of Frenchmen of distinction, when asked the question last January how long the war would last, prophesied variously ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 507 words
  64. A BRITISH RAID.

    An official message from Egypt states: Two of our aeroplanes raided on Tuesday a Turkish aerodrome at El Arish Tweleve bombs were dropped, with good results ...

    Article : 44 words
  65. FIRE IN GERMANY.

    A fire at Adlerhof, near Berlin, destroyed ten aeroplanes. Its origin is mysterious, bet the police arc convinced that it was the work of on ...

    Article : 33 words
  66. MISTAKES.

    This madness has not been confined to men whose eyes have been bandaged through immediate belligerency. The United States vision has been equally ...

    Article : 253 words
  67. COST OF PAPER.

    The Senate has ordered the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the high cost of printing paper. ...

    Article : 23 words
  68. LIEUTENANT ROBINSON.

    Lieutenant Robinson who received the V.C. for bringing down the Zeppelin at Cuffley, has already received £4200 in private gifts. ...

    Article : 24 words
  69. PRISONERS IN TURKEY.

    The War Office announces that Turkey has withdrawn her restrictions on the letters of British prisoners, by which they were limited to four lines, but long ...

    Article : 55 words
  70. Advertising

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    Advertising : 73 words
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