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  2. WITH OUR BOYS.

    An officer who, since the end of December, has had the command of about 12,000 Australians in Egypt, writing to a friend in Brisbane, states: "The ...

    Article : 168 words
  3. "COURIER" PATRIOTIG FUNDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 333 words
  4. BIT BY BIT.

    The Germans are hurling 300,000 shells of the largest calibre every day on a narrow section between the west bank, of the Meuse and a point north-east of ...

    Article : 331 words
  5. THE AERIAL ARM.

    The new Air Board has published the first periodic resume of official air reports, with selected incidents. The lengthy list of air fights in May shows ...

    Article : 138 words
  6. BELGIAN CHILDREN.

    The Lord Mayor of London has issued the following appeal:—The National Committee for Relief in Belgium is arranging a children's day for Belgium throughout ...

    Article : 262 words
  7. RECRUITING STATISTICS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 154 words
  8. A THRILLING STORY.

    [Copyrighted in Australia and New Zealand by the Australian Press Association, in Great Britain by the London "Daily Chronicle," and in America by ...

    Article : 167 words
  9. REBELLION IN IRELAND.

    In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. John Dillon appealed to the Government for magnanimous treatment for the Irish prisoners. ...

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  10. "CAN HEAR THE GUNS."

    Private Colin Groom, a son of Mr. F. W. Groom, writing from France, states: "The trip from Alexandria to Marseilles took about a week. We got into a train at ...

    Article : 183 words
  11. A SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT.

    Sir Ernest Shackleton, in a supplementary report says: "We were prepared to winter in the middle of February. It was a mild winter, with the usual ...

    Article : 2,699 words
  12. SCHOOL CHILDREN AS RECRUITERS.

    This week the Queensland Recruiting Committee sent out letters to the head masters of the various schools in Brisbane and neighbourhood communicating ...

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  13. PERSONAL NOTES.

    A recent letter from Egypt narrates that Colonel Spencer Browne, C.B., holds an important command there, and is doing good work tor Australia and the ...

    Article : 492 words
  14. EAST OF SUEZ.

    It is officially announced thal nn Australian and New Zealand Mounted Force on the morning of May 31 captured an enemy camp at Birsalmana, 20 miles ...

    Article : 65 words
  15. THE EXPLORER'S NARRATIVE.

    A long and thrilling narrative has been received from Sir Ernest Shackleton relating to his Antaretic exploration. He states: "We left the ...

    Article : 1,221 words
  16. LAND SETTLEMENT QUESTION.

    Earl Grey presided at a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute to-day. It was resolved to urge the establishment of an Imperial Board, representing Britain and ...

    Article : 69 words
  17. LETTER FROM A CHAPLAIN.

    The Rev. Joseph Lundie, B.A., of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Toowoomba, who is serving with the A.I.F., and was for some time engaged at No. ...

    Article : 197 words
  18. THE KING'S BIRTHDAY.

    Four thousand military honours in. connection with the Kings Birthday have been announced. These include the conferring of the Military Cross on the ...

    Article : 423 words
  19. GERMAN-BORN STOCKBROKER.

    In the Chancery Division of the High Court' to-day the court declined to order the committee of the London Stock Exchange to state the reasons for refusing ...

    Article : 43 words
  20. GOLDEN FLEECE DAY. JUNE 16.

    Already great interest is being centred in Golden Fleece. Day, Friday, June 16, in aid of the Brisbane Wool Spinning Guild, and the 25th Battalion Comforts ...

    Article : 100 words
  21. REICHSTAG RESOLUTIONS.

    An animated anti-militarist debate took place in the Reichstag, and resolutions were adopted demanding that non-military matter should be submitted only to civil ...

    Article : 49 words
  22. IMPERIAL SERVICE CLUB.

    The hon. secretary of the above, club begs to acknowledge £10 donated to the club by the Montville Patriotic Club, per Mr. H. W. Thompson, hon. secretary. ...

    Article : 33 words
  23. LONE PINE.

    Memory of "Lone Pine," where Australian soldiers acquitted themselves with such bravery and unfailing resource, is recalled by a recent letter from Egypt. ...

    Article : 181 words
  24. THE GERMAN SOCIALISTS.

    The Socialist Party in the Reichstag have resolved to vote against the Budget. ...

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  25. W.C.T.U. REST TENT.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 words
  26. A GERMAN ADMISSION.

    A German communique states: The French captured 400 yards of German trenches south-east of Morthomme. Other admits in the same region were ...

    Article : 37 words
  27. GERMANY'S IDEA OF PEACE TERMS.

    Dr von Bethmann-Hollweg (the German Chancellor), who has been interviewed at Munich, stated that, the present War map must be the basis of any ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. BRISBANE GIRLS' CLUB.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 36 words
  29. HONOUR ROLLS.

    A pleasant social evening was held in the Suadgute School of Arts Hall on Monday evening by the members of the Sandgate Tent. I.O.R. There was a good ...

    Article : 235 words
  30. KAISER ON THE EASTERN FRONT

    The Kaiser is now visiting the Eastern Frout, and responding to a fervent welcome by Marshal von Hindenburg, the Kaiser said: "I thank you for your great ...

    Article : 192 words
  31. FLOWER DAY TO-DAY.

    The Brisbane Girls' Club will hold a flower stall to-day at Stewart Dawson's corner from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. in aid of the 41st and 42nd Battalions Comforts ...

    Article : 55 words
  32. AUSTRALIAN FREIGHTS RAISED.

    Freights by cargo steamers to Australia will be raised 20/ per ton all round at the beginning of July. It is expected that freights by mail steamers will be similarly ...

    Article : 37 words
  33. SOLDIERS' GRAVES.

    The Federal Cabinet to-day decided that over the graves of the Australian soldiers who had died at the Front a simple headstone should be erected, ...

    Article : 163 words
  34. MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS.

    The following gifts in kind were received yesterday:—Mrs. F. H. Wedd, parcel of literature for the troops; Mrs. Dunsdon, one dozen washers and large parcel of ...

    Article : 47 words
  35. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 115 words
  36. FRENCH NATIONAL DAY, JULY 14.

    To celebrate the French National Day the committee of "La Croix Rouge Societe" has decided to hold "Une Grande Kermesse et Cafe Chantant" on ...

    Article : 169 words
  37. MR. ARMFIELD AND RECRUITING

    At a meeting of the Bundaberg Patriotic Committee last evening a letter was received from Mr. T. G Armfield, M.L.A., who had been invited by the committee ...

    Article : 176 words
  38. THE BULGARIAN INVASION.

    The Salonica correspondent of the "Times" states that the Bulgarians are not attempting to conciliate the Greek inhabitants of Macedonia, who are flying ...

    Article : 73 words
  39. COMMONWEALTH WAR LOAN.

    Another issue of the Commonwealth war loan has been launched on the Australian money market. Generally speaking the issue is similar to the two ...

    Article : 560 words
  40. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    A deputation, comprising Mrs. T. Wilson (vice-chairwoman), Miss Martha Burns, Mrs. Pendlebury, and Mrs. P. E. S. Cooper (hon. secretary), representing ...

    Article : 185 words
  41. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day, fine crossbreds and merinos were fully firm, but medium and low crossbreds were rather irregular. The following prices were realised: ...

    Article : 65 words
  42. BEAUTIES OF THE HEAVENS.

    Views of heavenly bodies may he obtained to-night and to-morrow night through the fine telescope housed in the grounds of Ardeneraig, Mr. Francis ...

    Article : 116 words
  43. DARDANELLES CAMPAIGN.

    In the House of Commons to-day Sir Henry Dalzicl appealed to the Government to publish the papers relating to the Dardanelles campaign. ...

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  44. THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.

    A. Russian communique states: As strong forces were attempting to out-flank our salient near Mamahatun, we evacuated the latter place. ...

    Article : 34 words
  45. THE WHEAT MARKET.

    The wheat market is quiet, and prices are unaltered. The cargo by the Araluen has been sold for the Continent at 71/3 per 480lb. This price is several shillings ...

    Article : 57 words
  46. ENLISTMENTS IN OTHER STATES,

    Following were to-day's recruiting figures in Sydney:—Offered, 80: accepted. 35 MELBOURNE, June 2. ...

    Article : 28 words
  47. DEFENCE OF CONSTANTINOPLE.

    The Germans have insisted upon the withdrawal of all the Turkish troops who are defending Constantinople. and the population are indignant. Twenty ...

    Article : 56 words
  48. A UNIQUE MEMORIAL.

    A returned Anzac—Corporal James Searle Wray, of the 10th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, who now resides at Glenelg-street, South Brisbane—has just ...

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  49. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

    The following further donations to the Belgian Relfet Fund havn been received at the Beldian Consulate, Brisbane:—Previously acknowledged. £170,522/13/9: Mr. ...

    Article : 132 words
  50. AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' REPATRIATION FUND

    The Federal Cabinet to-day decided that the expenses of the staff and other office expenses in connection with the Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Fund should ...

    Article : 46 words
  51. POLISH RELIEF FUND.

    The hon. treasurer, the Imperial Russian Consul (Mr. B. W. Macdonald), acknowledges the following donations received during the week:—J. Stewart ...

    Article : 198 words
  52. THE AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE.

    "The Secolo," a Milun journal, says it is estimated that the Austrian losses in the recent offensive total 66,000, including two generals. ...

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  53. FUNERAL OF GENERAL GALLIENI.

    The State funeral of the late General Gallieni (late French Minister for War) was the most impressive public demonstration since the war commenced. ...

    Article : 67 words
  54. AUSTRALIAN NOTE ISSUE.

    A return issued hy the Federal Treasurer to-day shows that on May [?]1 the amount of Austiahan notes notes issued and not redeemed was £42,849,442. The gold ...

    Article : 40 words
  55. AUSTRIAN COMMUNIQUE.

    As Austrian communique states: Our troops, under the Archduke Eugene, have captured Asiago and Arsicro, near the Sugano Pass. We stormed a height to ...

    Article : 48 words
  56. LAVENDER DAY.

    "Lavender Day," in aid of the Anzac Club for Returned Soldiers, under the auspices of the Soldiers' Church of England Help Society, will be held next ...

    Article : 59 words
  57. MR. RYAN'S MOVEMENTS.

    Mr. Ryan (the Queensland Premier) has postponed his visit to the West Front owing to the holding of a con[?]crence with regard to the embargo on the ...

    Article : 66 words
  58. HOSPITAL SHIP CHAPLAIN'S REMINISCENCES.

    To-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Chaplain Maxwell, A.I.F., E.E.F., who has just returned from the Front after a year's service, will give a lecture in the ...

    Article : 80 words
  59. BULGARIANS ASSISTING AUSTRIANS.

    Bulgarians who have been taken Prisoners in the Tyrol admit that Bulgarian units are assisting the Austrians. ...

    Article : 27 words
  60. SAFE DEPOSIT.

    The rent of safes and deed boxes at Trustees' Safe Deposit, 395 Queen-street, ranges from 10/6 per annum; a mere insurance premium, Inspection invited.* ...

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  61. BRITISH PIANOS, BRITISH PIANOS.

    Chappell, also Sames. Chappell, also Sames. The choice of experts. Sole agents, Paling & Co., 86-88 Queen-street, Brisbane,* ...

    Article : 23 words
  62. Gilbey's Dry Gin.

    First out, and still outrunning all others.* ...

    Article : 16 words
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