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  2. FORMULA OF BRITISH PEACE TERMS. LABOURITES IN CONFERENCE.

    Delegates who claim to represent two millions and a half of British workmen met at Westminster on Friday and adopted without amendment the statement of Labour's war aims and peace policy cabled to the "Courier" a fortnight ago as having ...

    Article : 1,406 words
  3. THE WESTERN FRONT.

    In his noon report to-day, Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig stated that there was nothing to report. LONDON, Saturday. ...

    Article : 232 words
  4. GERMANY AND PEACE. RUSSIA SHOWS FIRMNESS.

    The negotiations for peace between Germany and Russia have been placed on a basis of bargaining. Get many at the cutset conceded everything ...

    Article : 542 words
  5. PROGRESS IN PALESTINE.

    An official message from Palestine states: After repelling several determined attacks at Rasel-Tawil to the northward of Jerusalem, and eastward of Birnebala, five ...

    Article : 329 words
  6. RUSSIAN BETRAYAL.

    The Petrograd correspondent of an influential Jewish rewspaper has forwarded cables stating that the Bolsheviks have appropriated 2,000,000 roubles (£200,000) ...

    Article : 325 words
  7. THE REFERENDUM.

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  8. THE EASTERN PROBLEM.

    The Eastern problem, said Dr. G. E. Morrison, political adviser to the Chinese Government, in the course of an address at Wesley Church this afternoon, would, ...

    Article : 229 words
  9. QUEENSLAND FIGURES.

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  10. THE FRENCH FRONT.

    A French communique states: There is considerable reciprocal artillery activity to the north of St. Quentin. A surprise attack by the enemy in the region of ...

    Article : 48 words
  11. VICTORIA.

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  12. A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.

    Official reports state that four Turkish divisions, reinforced by Austrians and Germans from the Russian Front, are desperately endeavouring to retake ...

    Article : 55 words
  13. MESSAGE TO INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS.

    Mr. Henderson has cabled to M. Huysmans (secretary of the International Socialists at Stockholm) announcing that the war aims memorandum had been ...

    Article : 64 words
  14. FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE.

    The Chamber of Deputies has decided to call up the 1918 class. It is stated that Germany has already called up the 1920 class, intending to make a formidable ...

    Article : 118 words
  15. MODEL TAXATION.

    "Vorwaerts" suggests that Germany should take the British taxation policy as a model whereby to solve tax problems. ...

    Article : 23 words
  16. BRITISH DESTROYERS LOST.

    The Admiralty reports that three British destroyers were mined or torpedoed during a fog off the Dutch coast on the night of December 22-23, Thirteen ...

    Article : 46 words
  17. MR. HUGHES'S PLEDGES.

    The Premier (Mr. Holman), asked to-night what he thought of the apparent attitude of Mr. Hughes towards his undertaking to resign if the referendum ...

    Article : 233 words
  18. THE FINNISH REPUBLIC.

    The Tinnish Republic has despatched a delegation to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, England, and America for the purpose of securing the ...

    Article : 102 words
  19. ENLISTMENTS.

    During the week enlistments have fallen off to an alarming extent (the State Recruiting Committee reports). The position does not warrant this apathy. Some ...

    Article : 104 words
  20. THE MEMORANDUM OF THE EXECUTIVE.

    The draft statement of Labour's war aims and peace police is: Whatever caused the war the fundamental purpose of the British Labour movement in ...

    Article : 551 words
  21. A RECENT AIR RAID.

    An official message contains further information regarding the bombing raid on Mannheim, in Germany, on the morning of Christmas Eve. It states that two of ...

    Article : 136 words
  22. SANDGATE PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL.

    It is expected that a large crowd will attend the Sandgate Patriotic Carnival, to be held at Deagon Racecourse to-morrow. A procession will leave Moora Park at 9.30 ...

    Article : 150 words
  23. ITALIAN FRONT.

    An Italian official message states: We drove back patrols in the Giudicarie and Lagarina Valleys, and were successful in minor engagements on the Asiago ...

    Article : 66 words
  24. DESTROYING SUBMA[?]INES.

    The "Corriere d'Italia" learn's from Germany that the submarines sunk in the past quarter were 10 in excess of those constructed during the same period. ...

    Article : 32 words
  25. ATTITUDE OF THE ALLIES.

    The "Daily Express," in an authoritative statement, says that the Allied reply might demonstrate to the German people that the Allies do not wish to accomplish ...

    Article : 133 words
  26. A FINE HAUL.

    The crew of an incoming steamer reports that 12 American destroyers captured four U boats and towed them to a French port. ...

    Article : 71 words
  27. FURTHER STATEMENT BY MR. HALL.

    A further statement was made to-night by the Attorney-General (Mr. Hall) respecting Mr. Hughes's leadership of the Federal National Party. He said: ...

    Article : 620 words
  28. BOMBS ON OPEN CITIES IN ITALY.

    An Italian official message states: Enemy airmen bombed the open cities of Treviso, Monte Bulluno, Castel Franco, and Padua. There were 73 ...

    Article : 35 words
  29. STOCKS AND SHARES.

    Ihe "Bankers' Magazine" states that the values on the Stock Exchange of 387 representative stocks have decreased by £771,000,000, equal to 23 per cent., since ...

    Article : 146 words
  30. ALLIES' CITY.

    The Allies' City, in the Botanic Gardens, with its many attractions, is drawing large crowds there every afternoon and evening. All the shows are now in full swing. ...

    Article : 54 words
  31. AMERICANS IN ITALY.

    Major Murphy, American Red Cross Commissioner in Europe, cables that Americans are helping to hold the Piave line. There is considerable speculation as ...

    Article : 112 words
  32. THE SUGAR CROP.

    Information received by the Prime Minister's Department indicates that there is every likelihood of the Australian sugar production for the present season ...

    Article : 127 words
  33. NORWEGIAN STEAMERS SUNK.

    Submarines sank five Norwegian steamers, killing 30 of those on board. ...

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  34. ATTITUDE OF FRANCE.

    The Chamber of Deputies unanimously passed a motion of confidence in the Government following on M. Pichon's reply to Socialist inter[?]ations charging ...

    Article : 552 words
  35. AMERICA IN EARNEST.

    President Wilson has requisitioned the electric power house at the Niagara Falls in order to speed up war industries in Buffalo City. ...

    Article : 48 words
  36. OILS AND FATS.

    The Food Controller will take possession of all oils and fats in or arriving in the United Kingdom on and after January 1. ...

    Article : 34 words
  37. DESTRUCTION OF ZEPPELINS.

    The United Press correspondent at Paris states that Germany has only 13 Zeppelins, 35 having been destroyed, while five have been disabled or are missing. ...

    Article : 36 words
  38. UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.

    It is reported that the United States has stopped all shipments to Russia. An American steamer returned to Tokio from Vladivostock with a cargo of ...

    Article : 52 words
  39. SOUTHERN REVENUE RETURNS.

    The State revenue for the half-year just ending was £8,809,875, a decrease of £75,502 as compared with the corresponding period of 1916. The falling off ...

    Article : 167 words
  40. PACIFIC CABLE BOARD.

    The report of the Pacific Cable Board shows that in 1916-17 the receipts exceeded the expenditure by £9[?],926, but the contubution to the renewal fund was ...

    Article : 127 words
  41. WHAT KIND OF PEACE?

    Lord Curzon, in his New Year message to the Primrose League, says: "The severest trial of the war lies before, not behind. The ...

    Article : 160 words
  42. ZEPPELIN FALLS INTO THE SEA.

    A Zeppelin, in flames, fell into the sea west of Jutland. Two hydroplanes accompanied the Zeppelin, and one was partly wrecked. ...

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  43. GERMAN COLONIES.

    Dr. Fensch, leader of the Socialist Majority stated that Germany's colonies would only remain in Great Britain's hands if the Allies won such a series of victories ...

    Article : 135 words
  44. CONSCRIPTION IN AUSTRALIA.

    Assuming that the early returns indicate that the soldiers are not likely to alter the conscription vote, the Canadian newspapers profess to be unable to ...

    Article : 153 words
  45. GERMANY'S IRON RESERVES.

    Two professors of the Prussian Geologican Institute state that Germany's iron reserves will be exhausted in 40 or 50 years, after which Germany will be ...

    Article : 44 words
  46. THE PEOPLE'S FOOD.

    Representatives of the Trade Union Congress, Labour Party, and War Emergency Workers' National Committee met at Westminster to discuss the food ...

    Article : 194 words
  47. PRINTERY FIRE.

    A fire at Sharples? Printery, Adelaide, early this morning, did considerable damage to the building, in addition to causing about £2000 damage to stock and ...

    Article : 35 words
  48. FRENCH WAR LOAN.

    The War Loon subscriptions exceed expectation, £500,000,000 being received, exclusive of foreign contributions. ...

    Article : 25 words
  49. THE WORLD'S WHEAT.

    A message from Rome sates that the world's wheat production for the year is estimated at 1,864,000,000 bushels, excluding the wheat produced by the Central ...

    Article : 36 words
  50. DEATH OF CANON WHYTE.

    The death occurred last night of Canon Whyte, aged 62. The deceased entered the ministry in England, coming to Ballarat, Victoria, in 1886. He had charge ...

    Article : 82 words
  51. NEW YEAR HONOURS.

    It is understood that the honours to be conferred at the New Year will include several girl telephone operators who remained at their posts heroically ...

    Article : 89 words
  52. STATEMENT BY DR. MANNIX.

    Archbishop Mannix, in the course of an address at Collingwood on Saturday night, said that for some days before the referendum ballot polls were taken ...

    Article : 320 words
  53. PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL.

    Senor Peas has been appointed Provisional President, pending the vote of the new Congress. ...

    Article : 20 words
  54. NEW ZEALAND PRODUCE.

    Increased shipping freights are contemplated on New Zealand ptoduce lines which are not purchased by the Imperial authorities. Particulars are not available. ...

    Article : 71 words
  55. POLYGAMY IN GERMANY.

    The "Berliner Tageblatt," discussing the question of polygamy, denies that the movement has official support, but admits the existence of polygamy, instancing ...

    Article : 62 words
  56. LATE COMMERCIAL.

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