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  2. THE WAR.

    The enemy northward of Lemberg is falling back on a strongly defended line, including Vladmir Volynsk, Sokal, and Stoyanoff, to which the Germans are ...

    Article : 287 words
  3. OUR SYDNEY LETTER.

    How is the new issue of the war loan going? There has not been so much publicity as with the other issues. The press, for instance, which united to ...

    Article : 2,659 words
  4. THE PARIS CONFERENCE.

    According to the "Petit Parisien," Mr. Hughes is reported to have stated before the Economic Conference that the Allies must choose between offending the ...

    Article : 108 words
  5. HEROIC FRENCH.

    One of the most heroic incidents in the struggle for Fort Vaux, north-west of Verdun, occurred during the defence of the north-western outer works by the ...

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  6. ON THE BRITISH FRONT.

    Sir Douglas Haig reports:— There were vigorous bombardments of our trenches between Doove and Wieltje at midnight, accompanied by two ...

    Article : 68 words
  7. AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.

    The Democratic platform condemns the hyphenated Americans as being subversive of American unity, and destructive of the nation's welfare. ...

    Article : 207 words
  8. NEWCASTLE RECRUITING.

    During the last week 46 volunteers were accepted and 33 rejected in the Newcastle district. ...

    Article : 16 words
  9. IN THE NORTHERN SECTION.

    German newspapers state that the Russians, after three hours' bombardment, destroyed strong Austro-German lines north of Baranovitch in the northern ...

    Article : 86 words
  10. ANTI-CONSCRIPTION MEETING.

    A big anti-conscription meeting was held in the Domain this afternoon. Several thousand people listened to and applauded the various speakers, and ...

    Article : 59 words
  11. AUSTRALIANS IN ENGLAND.

    Mr. Fisher, the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth, visited Australians in a new training camp on Salisbury Plain. ...

    Article : 134 words
  12. GERMAN BRUTALITY

    A number of Russian prisoners in Belgium have died of starvation. ...

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  13. LOST IN THE JUTLAND FIGHT.

    Mr. Hugh H. Frondc, of Darling-street, Balmain, has received a cablegram stating that his son, Mortimer Hugh Hamilton, aged 18, is "feared lost on H.M.S. ...

    Article : 113 words
  14. EFFECTIVE JAPANESE GUNS.

    According to advices from Rome, Italian newspapers say that information received from Russian sources shows that the great effectiveness of the Russian ...

    Article : 95 words
  15. TORPEDO BOAT LOST.

    It is officially stated that the torpedo boat Eden was sunk in a collision in the Channel last night. One officer and thirty members of the ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. GERMAN STEAMERS SUNK.

    Fishermen at Oxelsund, a Swedish port, thirty-five miles north of Norrkop, and south of Stockholm, saw two large German steamers sunk by gunfire on Friday. ...

    Article : 33 words
  17. SUPPORT FOR MR. HUGHES.

    Mr. Roosevelt's friend, Mr. Perkins, after conferring with Republican leaders who are closely in touch with Mr. Hughes has intimated that the Republicans and ...

    Article : 36 words
  18. A NEW EXPLOSIVE.

    Rome newspapers state that the Russian source of effectiveness is the Russian artillery, and that the present offensive is due in a great measure to the ...

    Article : 74 words
  19. COTTAGE FOR RETURNED SOLDIER.

    A neat weatherboard cottage, erected by the Voluntary Workers' Association at Kogarah, was yesterday handed over to a returned soldier, Corporal H. Turbett, of the ...

    Article : 313 words
  20. THE MEN DETERMINED.

    In conversation, the men encamped on Salisbury Plain, disclosed a unanimous determination to do their share on the new Australian battlefields. ...

    Article : 309 words
  21. INCREASE IN PRICES.

    The Board of Trade has appointed a committee to investigate the causes of the increased price of food and other commodities, and to recommend steps for the ...

    Article : 58 words
  22. GERMAN PRESS VIEW.

    The Cologne "Gazette" says that the German-Americans, on whose votes the decision in the American Presidential election may rest, are on the side of Mr. ...

    Article : 65 words
  23. REAR-ADMIRAL CRADOCK.

    A monument to Rear-Admiral Cradock, who went down in the Good Hope when his squadron was defeated by Von Spee off Coronel, has been unveiled in the York ...

    Article : 238 words
  24. PURCHASE OF WOOL.

    The War Office explains that no restriction has been placed on the purchase of raw sheepskins or sheep-wool pulled prior to the Army Council order of June 8. ...

    Article : 62 words
  25. THE FREIGHT QUESTION.

    A representative of the Australian Press Association to-day interviewed Mr. Hughes, who is attending the Economic Conference. ...

    Article : 246 words
  26. ENEMY REINFORCED.

    An official communique says:— The Emperor of Japan has congratulated the Czar on the glorious victory in Galicia. ...

    Article : 172 words
  27. AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 406 words
  28. 30TH BATTALION.

    A general meeting of the Merewether branch of the 30th Battalion Comforts' Fund was held at the Merewether School of Arts on Thursday. Since the inception ...

    Article : 151 words
  29. TO SUCCEED KITCHENER.

    There is a general impression that Mr. Lloyd George will succeed Lord Kitchener as Minister for War. Probably another Minister for ...

    Article : 51 words
  30. WEST OF THE MEUSE.

    A communique states: "The enemy made several counter-attacks against lost trenches at Mort Homme, west of the Meuse, but failed. ...

    Article : 77 words
  31. FOR HOME DEFENCE.

    Lord French reviewed in Hyde Part 10,000 volunteers, the majority of whom were over military age. The new movement is intended to assist ...

    Article : 59 words
  32. HEAVY FIGHTING.

    A communique tells of further progress having been made by the Russians after heavy fighting. It states:— "An heroic effort by the troops of ...

    Article : 222 words
  33. WORK AT THE COLLIERIES

    Operations at the district collieries were fairly brisk during the pay ending on Saturday last, and fourteen of them got in the full ten days, one being lost ...

    Article : 131 words
  34. 35TH BATTALION FUND.

    The comforts' fund depot will be open this afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. Relatives of soldiers in the battalion and all friends wishing to help will be welcomed. ...

    Article : 84 words
  35. POSITION IN GREECE.

    The correspondent or the "Evening News' at Athens says that calm has supervened in that city, but it is not real, and will prove to be only temporary. ...

    Article : 108 words
  36. GERMANS REPULSED.

    A communique says:— German attacks on Avocourt redoubt and outposts were easily repulsed. We penetrated the first and second ...

    Article : 40 words
  37. ITALY'S CAMPAIGN.

    A communiqune says:— After repeated and costly efforts the enemy gained the summit of Monte Lemerie. ...

    Article : 80 words
  38. FRENCH-AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE.

    The hon. treasurer, Mr. J. Burke, acknowledges receipt of the following further contributions:—Amount previously acknowledged. £134 18s; Mr. R. Davidson. ...

    Article : 180 words
  39. FIGHT FOR HOOGE.

    The "Telegraf" says that the people arriving from Courtrai state that the German losses in the Canadian counterattack at Hooge were severe. ...

    Article : 62 words
  40. HOTELS AND LICENSE FEES.

    The suggestion that the license fees of hotels he reduced because of the curtailment of hours which will shortly come into operation, was put before the Premier ...

    Article : 320 words
  41. FINANCIAL PRESSURE.

    Seventy merchantmen are detained at Piraeus owing to the Allies' restrictions Vessels are allowed to leave Mitylene for any destination save Kavalla, in view of ...

    Article : 83 words
  42. AUSTRIANS DESPERATE.

    The seriousness of the position in Galicia has spurred Austria to desperate efforts on the Italian front. As it is impossible to transfer troops ...

    Article : 174 words
  43. MASTERY IN THE AIR.

    "Le Matin" says that Flight Adjutant Ribiene brought down Captain Boleko, Germany's champion aviator, on the Verdun front. ...

    Article : 27 words
  44. HINDENBURG'S SUCCESSOR.

    General Von Mackensen has been appointed to command the German forces south of Dvinsk. This indicates that the Kaiser no longer ...

    Article : 170 words
  45. SLIGHTLY NEARER VERDUN.

    An official communique says:— We captured a portion of the trenches northward of Hill 321 and took a number of prisoners. ...

    Article : 80 words
  46. GENERAL DEMOBILISATION.

    The Government has decided on a general demobilisation. ...

    Article : 13 words
  47. UNDELIVERED TELEGRAM.

    The postal officials at Newcastle have a telegram addressed A. Thompson, P.O., Newcastle, from the Defence Department, referring to his son, Private J. Thompson, ...

    Article : 31 words
  48. QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 10 words
  49. GREEKS AND BULGARS FIGHT.

    Greek and Bulgarian detachments had a fight which lasted for several hours near Serres. The result is unknown. ...

    Article : 23 words
  50. THE IRISH PROBLEM.

    T. P. O'Connor, writing in "Reynold's Newspaper,'" says Mr. Lloyd George's settlement is the only alternative to a regime of coercion and anarchy. Martial ...

    Article : 75 words
  51. VICTORIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words
  52. ACTIVITY AT SALONICA.

    Further activity is reported from the front. A violent enemy bombardment is taking place between Lake Ardzen and ...

    Article : 32 words
  53. GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A German communique states: "Our counter-attack repelled the French south of Mort Homme, and we took 240 prisoners, together with several machine ...

    Article : 39 words
  54. IN MESOPOTAMIA.

    It is officially stated that the situation in Mesopotamia is unchanged. The report says:— Our trenches are advanced to within ...

    Article : 74 words
  55. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  56. LINE FIRMLY HELD

    The following communique has been issued at Rome:— Twenty thousand Australians attacked our lines, on the Asia[?] Plateau, between ...

    Article : 86 words
  57. PARTITION OPPOSED.

    The "Morning Post" says that Nationalist opinion, apart from Mr. Redmond's party is opposed to the partition of Ulster. ...

    Article : 40 words
  58. ADVANCE ON CZERNOWITZ.

    Reports are to hand from various sources, indicating the continued success of the Russian offensive. Advices from Bucharest are to the effect that the ...

    Article : 155 words
  59. IN EAST AFRICA.

    The Press Bureau has published the following report from General Smuts don the East African operations:— After considerable difficulty, due to ...

    Article : 128 words
  60. LATE LORD KITCHENER.

    There was a great gathering at the Exhibition Building this afternoon on the occasion of the memorial service for Lord Kitchener. ...

    Article : 120 words
  61. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 9 words
  62. SHACKLETON EXPEDITION.

    It is announced that Sir Ernest Shackleton is starting to-day for Elephant Island, to rescue Mr. Frank Wild and the party of 21 men left behind there on April 24, ...

    Article : 48 words
  63. TASMANIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 20 words
  64. A TURKISH REPORT.

    A Turkish communique says:—The enemy at Fellahie, near Sannalyat, on the Tigris, have removed their camp beyond the range of our guns. ...

    Article : 29 words
  65. AUSTRIAN CHIEF OF STAFF.

    Reports from Switzerland state that the Chief of Staff at Austrian Headquarters, has been suspended from duty. ...

    Article : 27 words
  66. MORE RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    A batch of 173 wounded and sick soldiers, including 40 for Queensland, arrived in Sydney this morning by a hospital ship. There were several cot cases. The ...

    Article : 104 words
  67. PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND.

    Sir Thomas Bilbe Robinson, Agent-General for Queensland, and Lady Robinson gave a reception to-day at the Hotel Cecil, to Mr. T. J. Ryan, Premier of ...

    Article : 63 words
  68. Advertising

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    Advertising : 75 words
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