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  2. THE BRITISH FRONT.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: There is increased hostile artillery fire in the neighbourhoods of Villers Bretonneux, Hinges, and elsewhere. ...

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  3. MURMAN AGREEMENT.

    A Russian wireless message gives the text of the agreement between Great Britain, the United States, France, and the Murman Regional Council, providing for ...

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  4. ALLIES STILL ADVANCING.

    The Allies continue to advance, although meeting with great resistance, in the Marne valley. They are driving the enemy towards the Ardre and Vesle, and attacking him from north of Soissons. ...

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  5. THE GRAND FLEET.

    King George visited the Grand Fleet, and particularly the American units. He conducted an investiture on Admiral Beatty's flagship, including the American ...

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  6. LATE CABLE NEWS

    Mr. Philip Gibbs telegraphs:—There has been no important infantry action between Amiens and Ypres since we captured Meteren, but at several parts of the ...

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  7. MR. S. DARK.

    Testimony was paid to the popularity of Mr. S. Dark at a social gathering held at Mr. Max Hart's refreshment rooms last evening. The function was promoted by ...

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  8. NAVY DAY.

    Under the auspices of the Newcastle Branch of the Navy League, a meeting was held at the Newcastle Council Chambers yesterday afternoon to hear ...

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  9. SUPERINTENDENT GOULDER.

    Superintendent Goulder, who has entered on leave of absence prior to retirement from the police force, was the recipient of a handsome presentation last ...

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  10. THE SITUATION.

    The United Press correspondent states that the situation on the British front is one of prepared waiting. The enemy may strike at any time, but ...

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  11. INTERVENTION IN SIBERIA.

    It is reported from Tokio that it is authoritatively understood that the Japanese Government has answered the United States Government, regarding ...

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  12. APPEAL TO IRELAND.

    Lord French, the Viceroy of Ireland, speaking at Rockingham, said:—"Why should young Irishmen allow their sentiments and ideas of national aspirations ...

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  13. IN ALBANIA.

    A French communique from Albania states:— After a series of desperate struggles, which were sometimes hand to band, we ...

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  14. OFFICIAL REPORTS.

    The latest French communique states: Our attacks on both banks of the Ourcq have had satisfactory results, notwithstanding the stubborn resistance of ...

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  15. POSITION REVIEWED.

    The Australian Press Association learns that a French offensive on Tuesday morning north-west of Montdidier commenced on a four-miles front, which will probably ...

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  16. GERMAN MORALE SHAKEN.

    The Amsterdam correspondent of the "Morning Post" says the failure on the Marne has seriously shaken the German population's morale. ...

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  17. PRISONERS IN TURKEY.

    The London "Daily Telegraph" draws attention to the desperate plight of the British prisoners in Turkey, of whom more than half have died. ...

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  18. OPERATIONS IN ITALY.

    An Italian official report states:—We captured a mountain gun, six machine guns, and a large quantity of ammunition on the Corno di Cavento on the 19th ...

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  19. ENGINEERING TROUBLE.

    Sensational developments have taken place at Coventry. Sixteen thousand engineers and tool-makers were suddenly called out, and downed tools, to attend ...

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  20. QUARRELLING OVER SPOIL.

    A Berne message states that the German Government, replying to Turkey's request to give Turkey Russia's Black Sea fleet, declared that the Dreadnoughts and ...

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  21. BANK AMALGAMATION.

    The leading bankers are practically unanimous in favour of the bank fusions. It is pointed out that the winding up of three great German banks, which before ...

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  22. INDEPENDENT AIR WORK.

    The Air Ministry reports: Our aeroplanes on Monday afternoon hit the main railway station at Offenburg. Bursts were seen on sidings. One ...

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  23. THE TURNING POINT.

    General Maurice writes: The fact that the Crown Prince reorganised his forces between Soissons and Chateau Thierry when General Foch attacked indicates ...

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  24. A QUEENSLAND HERO.

    The Official Australian Correspondent telegraphs:—On Sunday the Australian line was slightly advanced where it joins the French. On Monday morning a new ...

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  25. GERMANY AND RUMANIA.

    It is officially announced in Rome that there is strife between the Germans and the Rumanians over the seizures of food. Many German troops have been sent to ...

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  26. QUENTIN ROOSEVELT'S DEATH

    Following the confirmation of the report of the death of Quentin Roosevelt, President Wilson telegraphed to Colonel Roosevelt as follows:—"Greatly ...

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  27. EXPLOSION IN GERMANY.

    Amsterdam reports that a tremendous explosion partially destroyed the General Electric Company's factory at Plauen. There were many deaths. ...

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  28. TRADE WITH THE ENEMY.

    Sir Albert Stanley, the President of the Board of Trade, speaking on the second reading of the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Bill, said it would render it ...

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  29. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    Mr. A. G. Potter, secretary to the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, has addressed the following letter to Mr. P. W. Vercoe, the secretary to the ...

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  30. AMERICAN ADVANCE.

    An American communique states:— Co-operating with the French we continued to advance. We crossed the Soissons-Chateau Thierry road between the ...

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  31. IRISH LAWLESSNESS.

    The Gaelie Athletic Association, as a direct challenge to the Government's proclamation, proposes holding sports and festivals throughout the country on ...

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  32. NEWCASTLE POLICE.

    A roll of honour to the members or the Newcastle police who have gone to the war was unveiled at the police station last night, in the presence of a very ...

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  33. REWARDS FOR BRAVERY.

    Echoes of the stirring events at Zeebrugge on the night of April 22nd are continued in the "Gazette," in which the awards of various decorations to ...

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  34. STRIKE IN RUSSIA.

    An Amsterdam telegram states that the railwaymen in the Ukraine have struck, and all traffic is at a standstill. The Russian Minister for Railways has ...

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  35. GERMANS STAND ON THE OURC.

    The correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" with the American army states that the German withdrawal up the valley of the Ourcq has come to a halt. ...

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  36. GERMAN REPORTS.

    The latest German official report states: Between Soissons and Rheims we frustrated a strong joint attack. A previous report stated:—We ...

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  37. PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIES.

    Sir Edward Carson, speaking at a Manufacturers' Conference, said the Government must heed the manufacturers' voice as well as the labourers'. It was ...

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  38. NEW ZEALAND CLUB.

    The Duke of Connaught opened the New Zealand Officers' Club near Berkeley Square. He wished the club every success, and spoke appreciatively of what ...

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  39. STATE RECRUITING.

    Only 14 recruits were accepted throughout the State yesterday. Compared with the previous day's figurers this total represents a decrease of 93. ...

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  40. RETREAT FROM THE MARNE.

    A Paris report states that the resistance of the Germans eastward of Courchamp is regarded as an indication that they are in full retreat. ...

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  41. SEVENTH WAR LOAN.

    At the request of the New South Wales War Loan Committee, the Mayor has convened a meting to be held at the Newcastle Council Chambers to-morrow ...

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  42. BRITISH EMIGRATION.

    After consultation with the Dominions, and important amendments in committee, modifying the character of the central authority under the Emigration Bill, Mr. ...

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  43. DEATH OF PRISONERS.

    Mr. Hope, Junior Lord of the Treasury, stated in the House of Commons that 530 British officers and men, and 638 Indians had died in Turkish prisoners' camps ...

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  44. NEW FRENCH METHOD.

    The French have adopted a new method of attack. They have abandoned the preliminary bombardment, relying upon the tanks, ...

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  45. DISTRICT CASUALTIES.

    SERGEANT-MAJOR HUNT.—Mr. George Hunt, of Newcastle West, has received word that this son, Sergeant-major George Hunt, D.C.M., has been killed in action. ...

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  46. ANZACS CONFIDENT.

    Mr. Perris reports that on Tuesday morning he visited the British divisions fighting at the head of the Ardre Valley, in what may be called the battle of ...

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  47. TRANSPORT OF AMERICANS.

    Sir Leo Chiozza Money, Assistant Controller of Shipping, stated in the House of Commons that the organisation of the British trans-Atlantic transport enabled ...

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  48. VICTORIA.

    Next week practically all the Federal Ministers will be in Sydney, where administrative work will be conducted for a week, possibly a fortnight. ...

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  49. THE LATE LIEUTENANT PIDCOCK, M.C.

    Mr. J. W. Pidcock, of Casino, has received the following letter in reference to the death of his son, Lieutenant John W. Pidcock (formerly of Newcastle), from ...

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  50. CAPTURE OF GUNS.

    The Paris newspaper "La Liberte" states that the guns captured northward of the Oureq included 155 which the Germans captured from the French on April 27 last. ...

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  51. THE AMERICAN FORCES.

    A Washington message states that Mr. Baker, Secretary for War, intends to ask Congress for larger military mobilisation, in order to increase the United States ...

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  52. A GERMAN PLOT.

    A German agent in America named von Strench, who is reported to be the Kalser's half-brother, has been arrested. He is accused of plotting to invade ...

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  53. NAVAL PRIZE BILL.

    Mr. M'Namara, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Admiralty, in moving the second reading of the Naval Prize Bill, said that officers and men belonging ...

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  54. THE MARNE FRONT.

    The Australian Press Association learns or the position on the Marne front that at 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon the enemy was delivering several local attacks ...

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  55. WICKHAM.

    At a well-attended meeting of the Wickham Girls' Empire League, held at the Bowling Club's rooms last night, a statement in connection with the bazaar was ...

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  56. MARSHAL VON HINDENBURG.

    It is now reported that Marshal von Hindenburg is seriously ill, and has not taken part in military operations for a long time. ...

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  57. FOOD FOR THE ALLIES.

    Mr. Hoover, the American Food Controller, speaking in the Mansion House, in London, said: "The Allied meat and fat supplies are ample. We can build up ...

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