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  2. LATEST NEWS

    It is believed that the Zeppelin which raided Blyth, Northumberland, was No. 89, which is of the newest type. A tug that was approaching Blyth sighted the ...

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  5. Zeppelin Dropped.

    The Zeppelin, which was damaged by gunfire, when over Ypres, fell nine miles from Thielt, Belgium, and became entangled in trees. Several of the crew ...

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  6. A.M.P. Society.

    The 66th annual report of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, which is now to hand, shows that in spite of the adverse conditions prevailing during ...

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  7. Federal Parliament.

    In the Senate yesterday, the sitting chiefly was devoted to a discussion on a statement made on the previous day by the Minister of Defence (Senator Pearce). ...

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  8. Farm School.

    In the last annual report of the Secretary for Public Instruction, a scheme was outlined for the establishment of a preparatory agricultural school for the ...

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  9. Dutch Steamer.

    The Dutch steamer Katwyk, which was laden with grain, and was proceeding to Rotterdam from Baltimore, was torpedoed off the North Hindu Island, near ...

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  11. Mishap to Montoro.

    The story of how the Montoro, Messrs. Burns, Philp, and Co.'s steamer, trading between Sydney and Singapore, ran on a reef in the Torres Straits, and got off ...

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  12. Steamer Torpedoed.

    The General Steam Navigation Company's steamer Ptarmigan, 784 tons, was torpedoed off the North Hinderlight, neat Holland. Eleven of the crew were ...

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  13. Copper for Germany.

    An inquiry is proceeding at Messina into an allegation that the German consul there was attempting to send copper into Germany under the pretext that he ...

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  14. BOXING NOTES.

    At Brisbane stadium to-morrow night, Herb. M'Coy will be called upon to defend his claims to the lightweight championship of Australia against a former ...

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  15. British Casualties.

    The Under Secretary of State for War (Mr. Tennant) stated in the House of Commons to-day, that the British casualties up to 11th April, totalled 139,347. ...

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  16. Belgian Traitor.

    A Belgian named Pierre Bkejens has been arrested, and tried for espionage. When he was arrested he was in possession of a German uniform and a German ...

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  17. Weather Forecast.

    The Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau issued the following forecast this morning:-- Fair or fine and warmer, with light to ...

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  18. French Advance.

    A communique states: Our ascendancy over the enemy in the Argonne section is increasing. We progressed 1,500 metres (1,625 yards), at Schnepfewriethkopf, ...

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  19. LATE SHIPPING.

    Ascanius, Glasgow to Brisbane, at Sydney this morning. Arawa, Sydney to London, arrived here this Morning. Bombala, Townsville to Melbourne, at ...

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  20. Action for Damages.

    Decision given by the Federal High Court yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir Samuel Griffith, Mr. Justice Isaacs, and Mr. Justice Duffy, in the ...

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  21. Strike Threatened.

    The Monmouthshire Valleys district of the South Wales Miners' Federation has posted a motion in favour of a national stoppage of the mines on 22nd April, if ...

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  22. House of Representatives

    In the House of Representatives today, Dr. Maloney persuaded the House to adopt a resolution, conveying its congratulations to the Czar of Russia, on ...

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  23. TELEGRAMS.

    It has been reported Mr. J. M'Gowen will be the new vice-president of the Executive Council. The Labour party is said, to be unanimous as to the ...

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  24. Sharp Turkish Attack.

    The Press Bureau announces that 10,000 regular Turkish troops and 12,000 Kurds and Arabs are concentrated at Nakhasdas under Suliman Askeri. ...

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  25. THURSDAY EVENING ENTERTAINMENT.

    The weekly evening entertainment was held at Baker's stadium yesterday, before a large audience. Herb M'Coy, lightweight champion of Australia, and Frank ...

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  26. Hamburg Bombs a Hoax.

    The report that French airmen dropped homos on Hamburg and set fire to the barracks now is said to have been a hoax by a Danish printer. ...

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  27. VICTORIA.

    To date, the Victorian Government has paid over £700,000 for meat purchases on behalf of the Imperial authorities. ...

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  28. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The Agent-General, in communication with the Premier, states that 699 Australians representing a portion of the ammunition and army service columns, are ...

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  29. Emden Relics.

    Collection of the relics from the Emden is being brought to the Commonwealth. Some probably will be distributed among the States, whilst others will be ...

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  30. PLAYING WITH MATCHES.

    Magdalen Smith, aged 3, whose parents live in Samson Creek, Samson Vale, yesterday was playing with some matches at her home, when her dress caught fire, ...

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  31. German Submarines.

    The Rotterdam correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" reports that serious differences have taken place in the Government of Germany, with ...

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  32. Back from Egypt.

    A further batch of invalids from the expeditionary force arrived yesterday. There were over 250 eases, most of whom either were suffering minor ailments, or ...

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  33. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

    Mr. Holman yesterday said that, subject to Mr. Fisher's approval, the Premiers' Conference would open on 5th May. He understood that Mr. Fisher ...

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  34. Hunting Big Game.

    After spending nearly 12 months in British East Africa, on a hunting expedition Mr. F. Curr, of Normanton, North Queensland, returned to Sydney ...

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  35. CITY TATTERSALL'S RACES.

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  36. RAW SUGAR.

    The Colonial Sugar Refining Company has intimated to the farmers at Maclean that no contracts for the purchase of raw sugar could be made, if the price of ...

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  37. Prisoners in Germany.

    The United States of America, at the request of Great Britain, has instructed several officials to investigate the reprisals of the Germans on British officers. ...

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  38. BARRISTERS FOR THE FRONT.

    Two barristers were eager applicants at Victoria Barracks yesterday for enrollment in the expeditionary force. One was a member of a well known South ...

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  39. PROPOSED WAGES FOR CLERKS.

    In a log drawn by the Federated Clerks' Union of Australia for submission to the employers, it is proposed that the lowest rate of wages to be paid to male or ...

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  40. COLONEL J. H. DODDS, D.S.O.

    Colonel J. H. Dodds, D.S.O., Commonwealth Adjutant-General, arrived from Melbourne yesterday, and left the same evening for Brisbane. He will return to ...

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  41. MAIZE FROM JAVA.

    Two cargo steamers of the Royal Dutch Packet fleet are loading maize in Java, and will leave in April and Slay respectively for Brisbane, Sydney, and ...

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  42. Staying off Conscription.

    Mr. Brownlic, chairman of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, reporting an interview between the executive of his society and the War Office, said that ...

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  43. BELGIAN RELIEF.

    Mr. J. H. Cann has expressed his satisfaction of the response of New South Wales to the Belgian appeal. Since 31st March no less than £18,412 had ...

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  44. HIGH PRICE FOR BULLOCKS.

    The highest price for bullocks, for many, years, was obtained at the Homebush sales yesterday. A draft of 21 head from Gularambone station made up to £27, ...

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  45. COMMERCIAL.

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  46. PROMOTIONS ABROAD.

    The Minister for Defence yesterday informed Senator Mullan (Queensland) that it was the practice, in making promotions in the forces now abroad, for the general ...

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  47. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

    The weekly meeting of the committee of the Hospital for Sick Children was held on Wednesday morning. There were present Mesdames Oxley (president), ...

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  48. MEETING OF GOVERNORS.

    Sir Arthur Stanley (Governor of Victoria) and Sir Henry Galway (Governor of South Australia) will leave on 21st April, on a visit to the Governor of New ...

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  49. SCALDED BY BOILING TEA.

    A seven months' old baby named Evelyn Dougall, whose parents live in Main street, Wooloowin, yesterday upset some boiling tea over herself, and was scalded ...

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  50. AUSTRALASIAN ORNITHOLOGISTS.

    At the April Hireling of the council of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists' Union, which was held in Melbourne, members unanimously agreed that the ...

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  51. Gladstone's Grandson.

    Mr. William Glynne Gladstone (eldest son at the late Mr. W. H. Gladstone, M.P., and a grandson of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone) has been killed in action. He ...

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  52. CHAMBERS OF MANUFACTURES.

    A special meeting in the executive of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures will be held on Monday. Among matters to be discussed by the executive is the ...

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  53. TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

    The Boys' Employment Bureau of the State Education Department now has the names of 150 boys on its books. Of 111 who have gained the junior technical ...

    Article : 67 words
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