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  2. WESTERN FRONT

    Mr. Philip Gibbs, the special correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," states:—"The German plans on the Somme front are puzzling. It locks as if they were ...

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  3. ACROSS THE DANUBE

    British and French war critics attribute great importance to the fact that the Roumanians have crossed the Danube at Rustdhuk. In their opinion it places ...

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  4. COMPULSORY SERVICE.

    Under cheerless and depressing weather conditions fresh groups of men liable for training under the War Service Regulations answered the call to arms in ...

    Article : 689 words
  5. GERMAN NERVOUSNESS.

    Instancing the nervousness displayed by Germany at all vulnerable points, the "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Copenhagen reports:—"The pro-Danish ...

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  6. DETAILS OF REGISTRATIONS.

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  7. DANDENONG.

    DANDENONG.—There was a large attendance at the local town hall on Wednesday, and at 6 p.m. papers had been issued to 330 men who were examined. The ...

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  8. ATTESTED MEN VOLUNTEER.

    CASTERTON.—The muster of local men for examination was small, only about 30 attending up to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Cap-Surgeon G. H. Skinner conducted the ...

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  9. EFFECT ON SHEARING WORK.

    STAWELL.—Enrolment was commenced here on Wednesday, and up to 5 p.m. there was a steady stream of men. One hundred and six presented themselves, and ...

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  10. EPPING.

    EPPING.—Lieutenant Greig and Staff Sergeant-Major Stewart were in attendance at the shire half on Wednesday to enrol recruits. Through mistake there was ...

    Article : 69 words
  11. GEELONG.

    The enlisting was continued on Wednesday. The result was:—Examined, 195; fit, 81; doubtful, 36; unfit. 78; exemption appeals, 63. ...

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  12. SEVENTH BROTHER ANSWERS.

    PINNAROO.—Seventy-seven men left by train for Lameroo on Wednesday morning to be examined under tho proclamation. They included J. Dunford, who has six ...

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  13. KORUMBURRA.

    At he local enrolment office up to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 45 had reported for examination, 18 were passed as fit. 9 unfit, 9 doubtful, and 33 exemption papers were ...

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  14. MR. HUGHES IN BRISBANE.

    BRISBANE.—A civic reception was tendered to Mr. Hughes in the town hall on Wednesday morning. There was a very large attendance. The mayor (Alderman ...

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  15. BOURKE.

    Despite the rain, the cheerful appearance ami swinging gait of the young men of Brunswick whose call for enrolment was due yesterday were still prominent as they ...

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  16. WANGARATTA.

    WANGARATTA.—A large number of men presented themselves at the drill hall on Wednesday for examination under the compulsory training scheme. Captain ...

    Article : 100 words
  17. SUBMARINE WARFARE.

    A United Press Association despatch from Berlin states:—"It is believed that the efforts of the supporters of Grand Admiral von Tirpitz to force a resumption of ...

    Article : 297 words
  18. WARRNAMBOOL.

    Wednesday brought 98 men to the Corangamite centre. Of these, 38 were passed as fit, 24 were declared unfit, 34 were classified as doubtful, and 2 as ...

    Article : 37 words
  19. BOX HILL.

    At the shire hall, Box Hill, on Wednesday 127 young men were examined, making a total of 239 for the two days. About 80 per cent. passed as medically fit—a much ...

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  20. NO REGISTRATION AT CHILTERN OR WODONGA.

    CHILTERN.—Complaints have been made that no provision has been made for military registration at either Chiltern or Wodonga. Applicants have to journey ...

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  21. COLLINGWOOD.

    Situated at the far end of a bleak road, no shelter other than under the building itself was available to men who presented themselves at the drill hall, ...

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  22. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    The War Service Regulations provide that discharged returned soldiers must report as required under the poclamation. It was, howeve, announced yesterday by ...

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  23. HENTY.

    Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather yesterday large numbers of men attended at the several places of enrolment, and the officials and medical officers had a busy ...

    Article : 86 words
  24. REASONS FOR VOTING "YES"

    The National Referendum Council will shortly be publishing a leaflet containing the views of leading public men in favor of voting "Yes" on the referendum. Among ...

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  25. KOOYONG.

    At the central depot, Glenferrie drill hall, there was a great rush of work, even more so than on Tuesday Three hundred and two men were examined, as ...

    Article : 157 words
  26. EXEMPTION COURTS.

    Special arrangements are being made by the Crown Law authorities to facilitate the hearing of applications for exemption from military service. A circular has ...

    Article : 191 words
  27. LOSSES OF ZEPPELINS.

    Messages from Amsterdam state that Merlin admits, but attempts to minimise, the recent losses of Zeppelins. There is a growing feeling of anxiety in Germany in ...

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  28. MARIBYRNONG.

    "I prefer to be a live coward to a dead hero," remarked a young man who awaited examination at the Ascot Vale drill hall yesterday. His subsequent conversation ...

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  29. ITALIANS CAPTURE PEAKS.

    A Rome communique states:—"Climbing, under enemy fire, the precipitous gullies at the head of the Cismon-Brent valley, we captured the second peak of Col Bricon. ...

    Article : 134 words
  30. WAR RATES.

    The Marine Underwriters' and Salvage Association of Victoria Limited has received cable advice from the Institute of London Underwriters, dated 3rd October, ...

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  31. IN THE SUBURBS.

    There may be many young men evading the proclamation, and temporarily at least defying the authorities by failing to attend the enrolment depots. ...

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  32. APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION.

    It is desired by the military authorities that attention should again be directed to the fact that every man in the class called up must report for registration, even ...

    Article : 138 words
  33. COLLISION IN SYDNEY HARBOR.

    SYDNEY.—With a gaping hole in her port bow the Watson's Bay ferry steamer Vaucluse was lashed alongside the Garden Island wharf on Wednesday night, in a ...

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  34. MELBOURNE.

    The results of the enrolment in the Melbourne division-yesterday were said to bo quite as good as, if not better than, on the first day, and it was expected that the ...

    Article : 99 words
  35. "NEW AUSTRALIA."

    According to the "Daily Mail," Horse-ferry-road district is known as "New Australia." The newspaper adds:—"It has been the hunting ground of crooks. ...

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  36. INDUSTRIAL EXEMPTIONS COMMITTEE.

    Amplifying the announcement which he made in the Senate earlier in the day as to the appointment of an advisory committee to assist the Government in ...

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  37. PORT MELBOURNE.

    Yesterday at Port Melbourne 105 men reported themselves. Sixty were passed as fit and 45 rejected. Twenty asked fur exemption. ...

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  38. LORD BRYCE'S VIEW OF PEACE.

    Lord Bryce, in addressing the Congregational Union yesterday, referred to the question of peace. "Let us avoid the spirit of hatred," he said. "We are justly ...

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  39. YARRA.

    Confusion was caused at the drill hall, Swan-street, yesterday morning by the absence of a sufficient medical staff to examine the men in attendance. Only one ...

    Article : 203 words
  40. VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENTS

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 83 words
  41. BRITISH RAILWAYMEN.

    One Hundred thousand employes in the railway workshops are demanding an advance of 10/ per week in wages. ...

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  42. AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS.

    It was announced by the Minister of Defence last night that the Commonwealth Government had decided to raise an additional squadron of the Australian Flying ...

    Article : 163 words
  43. SHIPPING AMALGAMATION.

    The Union Steamship Co.'s shares are quoted at 53/. The "Daily Chronicle" states this enhanced rate is due to a revival of the rumors of the amalgamation of ...

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  44. BATMAN.

    Enrolment in the Batman sub-district passed off steadily and quietly yesterday. On Tuesday there was a rush in the morning, which caused congestion for ta time ...

    Article : 241 words
  45. IN OTHER STATES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 42 words
  46. POSITION OF TRAVELLERS.

    Questions have been asked regarding the position of men travelling in another State who are called up for registration in Victoria. For instance, a commercial traveller ...

    Article : 166 words
  47. GENERAL CABLES.

    At a meeting of New Zealanders, Sir Thomas Mackenzie presiding, a committee was appointed to arrange a reception to Mr. Massey, the New Zealand Premier, and ...

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  48. ENROLMENTS IN THE COUNTRY

    The outstanding point in connection with the conscription enrolment in Bendigo is the large proportion of claims for exemption. On Wednesday 170 presented ...

    Article : 55 words
  49. RECRUITING IN OTHER STATES.

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  50. Prime Minster's Itinerary.

    On 14th October, whilst on his way from Hobart and Launceston to Melbourne, the Prime Minister will speak at Devonport and Burnie. ...

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  51. Advertising

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  52. LIVES OF CONDEMNED BELGIANS SPARED.

    As a result of protests from Spain and America, General von Bissing, German Governor-General of Belgium, has pardoned 22 Belgians, including three women, ...

    Article : 41 words
  53. RESULTS TO DATE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 words
  54. MR. HOLMAN TO SPEAK IN MELBOURNE.

    SYDNEY.—Arrangements have been made for the Fremier, Mr. Holman, to address meetings next week in favor of conscription at Junee on Monday, ...

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  55. CASTLEMAINE.

    CASTLEMAINE.—Military registration for this district commenced on Wednesday at the orderly room, the medical examiners being Drs. Hill and Thompson. ...

    Article : 58 words
  56. Advertising

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  57. Advertising

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