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  2. VARYING FORTUNES.

    General Sir Douglas Haig reports: Grenade fighting in the craters east of St. Eloi continues with varying fortunes. We hold three craters, but not the other ...

    Article : 120 words
  3. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 798 words
  4. CONSCRIPTION.

    The Government's views of conscription were made clear to-day by the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) in a reply he gave to a deputation from ...

    Article : 1,448 words
  5. PETROL MONOPOLY CHARGES.

    Further evidence was heard to-day by his Honour Mr. Justice Pring in pursuance of his inquiry under Royal Commission into the allegations of attempted graft in ...

    Article : 2,555 words
  6. MILITARY EASTER CHEER CONCERT.

    In the Centennial Hall on Saturday night next an entertainment, which has been arranged by the Brisbane Girls' Club in connection with the Easter Cheer ...

    Article : 93 words
  7. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    The third series of wool sales for the present year were opened to-day, and were marked by a more spirited and healthy tone than the last sales. ...

    Article : 107 words
  8. ANOTHER BILLY LETTER.

    Mrs. G. Down has recently received a communication from Sergeant A. Robinson, 15th Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade, A.I.F., in response to a billy sent ...

    Article : 68 words
  9. WHEAT MARKET.

    The wheat market is inactive, and prices are unchanged. LONDON, Wednesday. The American visible supply of wheat is ...

    Article : 34 words
  10. "NOW OR NEVER."

    The passengers by the steamer Kashgar included Brigadier-General Hughes, who had command of the Third Light Horse Brigade at Gallipoli. General Hughes ...

    Article : 293 words
  11. SOUTH AFRICA AND THE EMPIRE

    During the Budget debate in the South African House of Assembly, Sir Thomas Smartt, Leader of the Opposition, said he hoped the Premier would collaborate with ...

    Article : 57 words
  12. THE AIR COMMITTEE.

    Mr. H. J. Tennant (Parliamentary Under Secretary to the War Office), in the House of Commons to-day, said he understood that Lord D[?]by and Lord ...

    Article : 62 words
  13. THE CAUCASUS.

    A Russian communique states: We continue to wrest fresh ground from the Turks west of Erzeroun. ...

    Article : 33 words
  14. PORTUGUESE REPRISAL.

    The Portuguese have occupied Kionga, in East Africa, which Germany took from Portugal in 1894. ...

    Article : 22 words
  15. PRISONERS IN GERMANY.

    A Russian prisoner in Germany has smuggled a letter to Petrograd, in which he states that the prisoners are almost famishing. Sometimes they are thrashed ...

    Article : 48 words
  16. DEFENCE OF THE REALM ACT.

    A sensational case under the Defence of the Realm Act is being heard at Sheffield. Albert Bright is charged with attempting to secure information of ...

    Article : 113 words
  17. "YOUR BIRD."

    When the German raider Greif nnd the British auxiliary cruiser Alcantara were sinking after the recent conflict in the North Sea a British cruiser came ...

    Article : 56 words
  18. LIQUID FIRE.

    An official communique issued to-day states: The Germans, using liquid fire, attacked Morthomme from Crow's Wood, and were repulsed, except to the east, where ...

    Article : 224 words
  19. ITALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    An Italian communique states: Between the Adigo, and Sugana Valleys our artillery caused a great fire in the neighbourhood of Calceranica, and seriously ...

    Article : 45 words
  20. SUBMARINE PIRACY.

    The British steamers Ellaston (3796 tons), Smeaton (369 tons), and Rioten (?), and the Italian steamer Unione have been sunk. ...

    Article : 27 words
  21. RECRUITING.

    The Queensland Recruiting Committee's work frequently comes before the public, but the fact that it is voluntary is often lost sight of, mainly because the workers ...

    Article : 507 words
  22. GOVERNMENT CONTROL.

    A most important development has taken place, the Government having assumed control of large concerns spinning worsted yarns for hosiery. The ...

    Article : 58 words
  23. SINKING OF THE PALEMBANG.

    The Dutch Shipping Council has delivered judgment declaring that two torpedoes hit the Dutch steamer Palembang, and were fired without warning. The ...

    Article : 49 words
  24. ALLIES AT ARGOSTOLI.

    The British and French Ministers have informed M. Scouloudis, the Greek Premier, that the Allies intended to land forces in the island of Cephalonia, ...

    Article : 146 words
  25. RIOT IN DETENTION CAMP.

    A German prisoner at the Knockalee camp, in the Isle of Man, was attacked by fellow-prisoners, and took refuge with a sentry. The prisoners continued to ...

    Article : 54 words
  26. SUBMARINING TO CONTINUE.

    Count Bernstorff, the German Ambassador, has intimated to Mr. Lansing, United States Secretary of State, that the submarine campaign will be continued ...

    Article : 50 words
  27. BEFORE VERDUN.

    Including reinforcements, it is estimated that 450,000 German troops were before Verdun on April 1. It is computed that 200,000 were killed or wounded between ...

    Article : 37 words
  28. ANZAC DAY.

    In connection with the Anzac Day memorial service in Westminster Abbey at 11 o'clock on Easter Tuesday morning, 2000 Australians and New Zealanders will ...

    Article : 140 words
  29. STEALING A WALLET.

    During the hearing of a prize court case, letters found on Captain von Papen (the late German Military Attache at Washington) were read, in which he ...

    Article : 68 words
  30. AT SALONICA.

    A sustamed artillery duel for the greater part of Monday is reported from the advanced position of the Allies. ...

    Article : 28 words
  31. GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A German communique states: The British launched a strong bombing attack on our crater south of St. Eloi, but failed, and the entire position remained ...

    Article : 91 words
  32. GREAT ALLIES' CONFERENCE.

    In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Asquith, referring to the recent great conference of the Allies in Paris, emphasised that the results were to reaffirm the ...

    Article : 107 words
  33. A RENEGADE ENGLISHMAN.

    Hans Schiller, who, single-handed, recently held up the steamer Matoppo, which had left New York for Vladivostock with a cargo of munitions, has ...

    Article : 63 words
  34. KAISER IN DANGER.

    Advices from Switzerland state that the Kaiser had a narrow escape at Verdun. A French shell exploded, nearly killing several of his staff, and destroying a motor. ...

    Article : 77 words
  35. CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

    The Australian Comforts Fund has issued a souvenir booklet describing the difficulties encountered in distributing the Australian Christmas gifts for the Anzacs. ...

    Article : 77 words
  36. RETURNING HOME.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 404 words
  37. THE PARIS CONFERENCE.

    In the House of Lords to-day Lold Courtney asked what instructions had been given to the British representatives at the Paris Conference. Nothing could ...

    Article : 677 words
  38. NEW FRENCH AEROPLANE.

    The "Journal" states that France has tested a new aeroplane with a remarkable [?]gine, much faster than the German Fokker. Some writers draw attention to ...

    Article : 55 words
  39. DISTURBANCE IN MELBOURNE.

    The ill-feeling which has existed for some time between the artillery division of the Australian Imperial Forces and the military police culminated to-nighl in an ...

    Article : 182 words
  40. MR. HUGHES.

    Mr. Hughes is progressing towards recovery, and the change to the country and the complete rest are proving beneficial. In order to meet the wishes of ...

    Article : 103 words
  41. GUNS FOR SWITZERLAND.

    German newspapers assert that Germany will shortly be delivering to Switzerland a first instalment of 6-inch howitzers, with ammunition. Switzerland first ...

    Article : 44 words
  42. EASTER CHEER FUND.

    "Book Day" takes place to-morrow, and the Brisbane Girls' Club, which is piloting the movement, looks forward to this the final appeal in connection with ...

    Article : 330 words
  43. THE EASTERN FRONT.

    An official Russian communique states: We checked an attempted German offensive at the Iksku bridgehead. ...

    Article : 26 words
  44. FRENCH PARLIAMENTARIANS.

    The French members of Parliament, who are visiting England, were the guests of the Lord Mayor of London at luncheon to-day. They were ...

    Article : 77 words
  45. RUSSIAN ARTILLERY IMPROVEMENT.

    In German military circles a sensation has been caused by the improvement in the Russian artillery, and they believe that French officers are directing the fire. ...

    Article : 82 words
  46. MR. HUGHES'S RETURN.

    The Tasmanian Trades Hall communicated with the Perth Labour Federation and suggested that an address should be presented by the combined councils ...

    Article : 112 words
  47. A SPY SHOT.

    A spy who was convicted in the Westminster Court in March was shot to-day. ...

    Article : 23 words
  48. A BATTALION MASCOT LOST.

    It is notified that a brindle bulldog, 2½ years of age, the mascot of the 42nd Battalion. Thompson's Paddock, has been lost. The animal answers to the name ...

    Article : 52 words
  49. N.S.W. AGENCY-GENERAL.

    Mr. B. R. Wise (Agent-General for New South Wales) is retaining the Cannon-street offices for the present, owing to the impossibility of getting ...

    Article : 57 words
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