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  2. BUILDING ACTIVITY.

    Mr. Love reports that Messrs. Dunlop and Hunt. Pty., Ltd., have just completed eight building contracts in Geelong, including a brick shop and ...

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  3. SGT. GRESSHAM REPRIMANDED

    Little could be ascertained at the Victoria Barracks yesterday about Staff Sergeant Gressham, who was reported to have been served with a warrant to ...

    Article : 331 words
  4. ("Times," United Service and Reuter Cables) STRIKERS MAY END THE WAR

    London, Thursday.—An Amsterdam, message, says that 1,000,000 men and women munition workers in Germany threaten to begin a food strike on May ...

    Article : 271 words
  5. ("Times," United Service and Reuter Cables) GAVRELLE NOT WON YET

    London, Thursday.—A German official message says:—"Attacking waves thrice stormed our positions southward of the Scarpe, and thrice were compelled ...

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  6. ("Times," United Service and Reuter Cables) BRITAIN MUST BE RATIONED.

    In the House of Lords, Lord Beresford, referring to submarining, said the losses were terrifying. The public should be told more of the gravity of ...

    Article : 338 words
  7. ("Times," United Service and Reuter Cables) PLANS FOR AIR AND SEA.

    Major J. L. Baird, D.S.O., Parliamentary Secretary to the Air Board, told the House of Commons on Thursday that, taking the imaginary figure ...

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  8. KITCHENER MEMORIAL EFFORT.

    It has been decided by the Geelong West Tennis Club to conduct a mixed doubles tennis tournament on behalf of the Kitchener Memorial Hospital. ...

    Article : 98 words
  9. ANZAC BUTTON DAY.

    It was announced last night that £87 15/- has been handed in up to the present for the sale of Anzac buttons. It is expected that £150 will be realised. ...

    Article : 84 words
  10. SCOTS' CHURCH.

    The Kindergarten Hall at Scots' Church, West Geelong, designed by Laird and Buchan, architects, is nearly completed. The furnishings for it are ...

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  11. THREE CANDIDATES FOR BARWON?

    While he was in Geelong last week, Mr. J. F. Farrer, M.L.A., expressed himself very confidently as to his ability to retain his seat in November. Mr. ...

    Article : 116 words
  12. CHAPLAIN TREGEAR.

    A cablegram was received this week from Mr. Hitchcock's London office that the Rev. Chas. Tregear would be leaving London early in May, and also that ...

    Article : 59 words
  13. BOGUS £5 NOTE PRESENTED.

    Just before closing time yesterday a shearer who said he was from Ta[?]cola station, New South Wales, presented a bogus £5 note to the teller of the ...

    Article : 285 words
  14. SCHOOLS' PATRIOTIC FETE.

    It has been arranged by the football committee that the State school children shall have the use of the Oval for their patriotic display on May 26th. ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. HUGE LOSSES TO SAVE GUNS

    Mr. Robinson, the London "Times" correspondent at the British headquarters, says that the last 24 hours have been comparatively quiet, except ...

    Article : 324 words
  16. GERMANS ASK RUSSIANS NOT TO ATTACK.

    German soldiers are unremitting in their attempts to parley with the Russian troops. They are displaying placards hearing the words, "Do not ...

    Article : 147 words
  17. CORIO ELECTION CAMPAIGN. SGT. LISTER'S ENGAGEMENTS.

    Sergt. Lister will address meetings on Monday as follows:—Barwon Heads at 2.30, Conuewarre Last 3.30, Connewarre 4.15, Mt. Moriac 8 o'clock. A meeting ...

    Article : 62 words
  18. SHIPPING.

    The Moorabool is due to arrive on Wednesday. After discharging coal and loading produce, she will sail on Friday. S.S. Saros will call this ...

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  19. THE ADMIRALTY SHOULD STOP THE EGRESS OF SUBMARINES.

    The whole press refers in the gravest tone to the food menace and exhorts everybody to realise that the situation is serious, and must be resolutely ...

    Article : 276 words
  20. THE BUDGET AND IRELAND.

    London, April 26th, 5.15 p.m.—Mr. A. Bonar Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer, was to have delivered his Bodpet speech in the House of Commons ...

    Article : 64 words
  21. THE RAY SHEAMERS.

    Messrs. Huddart, Parker, Ltd., notify that the s.s. Courier leaves Moorabool-street pier this afternoon, at 3.30, for Portarlington and Melbourne, the ...

    Article : 109 words
  22. MR OZANNE'S CANDIDATURE.

    Labor rallies in support of Mr. A. T. Ozanne are being arranged by the Corio Campaign Council, and all parts of the electorate are being attended to ...

    Article : 132 words
  23. THE EMPIRE MUST BE RUN AS A BUSINESS CONCERN.

    Sir Owen Philips, chairman of the Royal Mail Steam Packet, Company and other shipping companies, presided at a luncheon given by the British ...

    Article : 180 words
  24. PRINTERS' ANGLING COMPETITION.

    To-day the members of the Geelong branch of the Typographical Society are visiting Melbourne to engage in an angling competition with the members ...

    Article : 73 words
  25. ALLIES AND AMERICA AGREE

    Washington, April 26th, 1.25 p.m.—Official news has been received that the American schooner Percy Birdsall (1128 tons) has been sunk by gunfire from a ...

    Article : 358 words
  26. ELECITRICITY IS DEARER.

    On Wednesday the Electric Lighting Company increased the cost of supply to the consumer by ½d. per unit, both for lamps and power and radiators, and ...

    Article : 107 words
  27. SENATOR RESENTS CRITICISM.

    Senator J. H. Keating, of Tasmania, yesterday announced his intention of proceeding against the proprietors of the "Australian Statesman and Mining ...

    Article : 148 words
  28. WE MUST ELECT THESE SENATE CANDIDATES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 29 words
  29. ALTERING FARMERS' OFFICES.

    The Farmers' Co-operative Association desires the council to make certain alterations to their building in the Market Square. These will not ...

    Article : 96 words
  30. ANTI-TANK GUNS FAIL.

    The United Service says that fighting is momentarily less intense on the British front. The Paris "Matin" says that the ...

    Article : 117 words
  31. "BUYING EVERY AVAILABLE SHIP IN THE WORLD."

    The London "Times' shipping correspondent says the Shipping Controller is purchasing every available ship throughout the Globe. British ...

    Article : 60 words
  32. CORIC COUNCIL TO BLAME FOR THE GLUE-POT?

    Loud and long have been the complaints of motorists and others about the state of the "glue-pot" near Little River, on the Melbourne-Geelong road. ...

    Article : 120 words
  33. OSBORNE HOUSE.

    is still held by the Defence Department in readiness for a military hospital. Staff-Sergeant Fitzgerald, who is in charge, has with him Private Perks, ...

    Article : 57 words
  34. ARRIVALS AT FRENCH PORTS.

    Paris, April 27th.—It is officially stated that the arrivals at French ports during the week ending 22nd April numbered 993, while 923 vessels sailed. ...

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  35. LAND FOR SOLDIERS.

    Replying to a question by Sir C. Kinloch-Cooke, Mr. A. H. Steel-Maitland, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, said that the committee ...

    Article : 68 words
  36. THE LADIES' ROAD BATTLE.

    London, Thursday.—Detailing severe fighting, a French communique says:—"North of the Aisne the enemy again vainly attempted to drive us away ...

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  37. FOR THE GEELONG HOSPITAL.

    To encourage the Geelong West children in the sale of tickets for the concert being promoted by the borough, council on behalf of the hospital, the ...

    Article : 90 words
  38. QUARRYMEN ON STRIKE.

    The quarrymen at Messrs Windmills', Samson's and Watson's quarries were called out on strike by organisers from Melbourne as a demand on employers ...

    Article : 43 words
  39. THE LOSS OF THE BALLARAT.

    A cable has been received by the Prime Minister from the High Commissioner, stating that the Ballarat was torpedoed and sunk at the entrance to ...

    Article : 45 words
  40. TEXTILE WORKERS.

    At a special meeting of textile workers held in the Trades Hall last evening it was arranged to convene a special meeting of the union for Friday, May ...

    Article : 103 words
  41. OIL TRAFFIC REGULATED.

    It is announced by the Official Press Bureau that, at the Government's instance, the petroleum companies have arranged to pool shipping tonnage and ...

    Article : 41 words
  42. GEELONG WEST COURT STATISTICS.

    According to a return prepared by the clerk of courts (Mr. A. M. Cook) there were 114 cases at the Geelong West Court during the quarter ending ...

    Article : 156 words
  43. NEWEST ZEPPELIN DESTROYED.

    It is reported that the newest Zeppelin airship was destroyed in a trial flight between Friedrichshaven and Wilhelmshaven on Monday. A storm ...

    Article : 52 words
  44. ANZAC HEROES BN FRANCE,

    Fatter F. Clune, brother of the Most Rev. Patrick Clune, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth, an old, white-bearded padre, with a New ...

    Article : 185 words
  45. WAR BRIEFS.

    A German official message, referring to operations on the Macedonian front, says: "Prisoners' statements indicate that the English attack near Lake ...

    Article : 236 words
  46. THE PEBBLES' MOVEMENTS.

    The Pebbles are now enjoying a wellearned week's holiday after their strenuous Geelong season. Only Miss Gard'ner, Mr. Rose and Mr. Proctor, ...

    Article : 95 words
  47. WHEAT PRICES JUMP.

    Chicago, April 26 th.—Wheat advanced by long jumps to-day to new record figures, touching 2 dollars 68 cents. President Wilson announced ...

    Article : 72 words
  48. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Eligible returned soldiers who have not been enrolled, must obtain certificates entitling them to vote next Saturday. Application forms are available ...

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  49. THE SMALLER CAMPAIGNS.

    London, April 26th, 7.25 p.m.—An official despatch received by the War Office from German East Africa says:—"The season is the wettest for nine ...

    Article : 100 words
  50. AN ELECTION "EXTRAORDINARY."

    Some enterprising newsboys reaped a fair harvest yesterday. They toured the suburbs calling "Extraordinary." Visions of a great victory or a great ...

    Article : 84 words
  51. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 151 words
  52. LONDON TIMES WAD CABLES.

    (Such of the cable news on this page so headed has appeared in the London "Times," and is cabled to Australia by special permission. It should be ...

    Article : 49 words
  53. PIGS AMONG THE FLOWERS.

    The gardeners complain that no action is taken to protect the shrubs and plants in Gordon-avenue. Yesterday about 90 pigs, driven from the city sale ...

    Article : 118 words
  54. 15 TRUCKS OF OSTRICHES

    Passed through Bendigo on the way to Mooreoduo from Bamawm, near which an ostrich farm is situated. ...

    Article : 20 words
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