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  2. A SOLDIER'S SERMON.

    There was a large congregation at the Lithgow Methodist Church last Sunday evening, when Sergt. Major (Rev.) John Bowran conducted his farewell sermon. The sergt. ...

    Article : 486 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 77 words
  4. THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY.

    Messrs. R. Pillans (president), D. Kelly (vice-president), F. Gregory (secretary), and E. Truscott (treasurer), representing the Western Miners' Federation, met the western ...

    Article : 96 words
  5. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

    To-day's. market quotations:--Barley 4s, oats 2s 7d to 3s, maize 3s 6d to 4s 3d, onions £3 to £5, potatoes £7 10s to £9, eggs 12d to 13d, honey 412d to 6d, beeswax 1s 1d to 1s 6d. ...

    Article : 45 words
  6. TO-DAY'S WAR NEWS

    A wireless message received from Rome states that the Germans have evacuated Vladimir and Volynsky, and are evacuating Kovel. ...

    Article : 259 words
  7. KILLED IN ACTION.

    The Rev. Father Flanagan, of Mudgee, received word late last week to the effect that Pte. Laurence George Ruhan, son of Mr. Michael Ruhan, late of Piambong and now of ...

    Article : 181 words
  8. MESSRS HOSKINS' LTD. DAPTO COLLIERY.

    The development of the newly-acquired Wongarville Mine by Messrs. Hoskins Ltd., is proceeding apace. About 20 men are employed in excavation work for the two dams ...

    Article : 120 words
  9. PLEA FOR MURDER.

    An Amsterdam message says that Germany states that England seeks to excuse the Capt. Fryatt case, because she was responsible for the instructions given to shipmasters. ...

    Article : 29 words
  10. TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REJECTED.

    A wire received from Wollongong yesterday intimated that the miners delegate board had rejected the tentative agreement arranged at the recent compulsory conference ...

    Article : 55 words
  11. JELLICOE'S "ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE."

    Admiral Jellicoe, in a message to the Paris "Journal," says: "We have absolute confidence in the future." ...

    Article : 29 words
  12. WOUNDED IN FRANCE.

    Mr. George Dawson, of Oakey Park, has received word from the officer in charge of base records that his son, Pte. James B. Dawson, is dangerously ill, and is suffering from a ...

    Article : 127 words
  13. CANBERRA AND EXPERTS.

    At the Home Affairs Commission to-day Mr. Archibald remarked that since the commission was authorised Canberra had been swarming with experts. ...

    Article : 219 words
  14. EARLIER CABLES.

    Co-operating with the French, the British of Delville Wood to the Somme. As the result of heavy-fighting, the British made progress ...

    Article : 279 words
  15. ORANGE CELEBRATIONS.

    Sir,-- I crave space in your columns to answer some of the aspersions cast upon the local Orangemen by your correspondent, who signs himself "Anzac." Judging by his ...

    Article : 562 words
  16. BREVITIES.

    Yesterday was Wattle Day-- a month earlier than previously, owing to the bloom being now at its best-- but there were no celebrations of any character in Lithgow. ...

    Article : 1,098 words
  17. CONSCRIPTION.

    Mr. Hughes is not yet in a position to say whether conscription will be introduced into the Commonwealth. He intends to discuss the question with his Colleagues immediately ...

    Article : 330 words
  18. ROUMANIA ENTHUSIASTIC.

    The King of Roumania granted a lengthy audience to M. Joneseu, the famous pro-Ally Roumanian statesman. The enthusiasm of the Roumanian people at ...

    Article : 79 words
  19. MT. VICTORIA TRAIN IN COLLISION.

    A train collision occurred at Lidcombe, yesterday evening, as the result of which slight damage was done to rolling stock, delay was caused to traffic, and two passengers were ...

    Article : 118 words
  20. LITHGOW POLICE COURT.

    Permission to sell soft drinks and fruit on Sundays was granted to Jane Anne Wilkinson, James Thomas, Joseph Tempone, and Tom Edwards. ...

    Article : 46 words
  21. "WHEN ROGUES FALL OUT."

    Austro-German generals are engaged in a fierce controversy. Mackensen's staff is blamed by the Archduke Ferdinand for the recent defeats, while the Austrians also allege ...

    Article : 64 words
  22. FIERCEST FIGHTING CONTINUES.

    Sanguinary battles are raging on the greater part of the Stokhod front. The enemy is exerting his whole energies to retain his line of defence, and is drawing troops from ...

    Article : 562 words
  23. WESTERN POSITION UNCHANGED.

    A French communique states that two at tacks at Lihume were repulsed. There has been violent artillery fire at Thiaumont and Fumin Woods and at La Laussee. " We ...

    Article : 81 words
  24. RECKLESS MOTOR CYCLING.

    " You are taking a great risk in racing [?] is a covered of people about. It is likely to lead to something more serious-- without any great stretch ...

    Article : 175 words
  25. TOWN BAND CONCERT.

    The Trades Hall was crowded on Sunday night when a concert was given under the auspices of the Town Band. The diversified character of the programme appealed to the ...

    Article : 145 words
  26. ITALIAN PROGRESS.

    The capture of Mounts Cavallazza and Collrick and the passage of the Bricon pass between them by the Italians opens one of the most important gates to the Upper Trentino. ...

    Article : 50 words
  27. LITHGOW TRAINING CAMP.

    As previously indicated the drill hall and camping area near Lithgow station are again occupied by soldiers in the making. On Monday morning 100 trainees, representing ...

    Article : 237 words
  28. THE PIGEONS' CASE.

    Leslie Morris was charged with haying in his possession two pigeons, of the value of 2s 6d the property of Bernard Sullivan. The case was before the court the previous ...

    Article : 257 words
  29. RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 242 words
  30. LATEST ZEPPELIN RAID.

    The Press Bureau states that in the Zeppelin raid yesterday 60 bombs were dropped. Anti-aircraft guns engaged one machine, which dropped to a low altitude and ...

    Article : 162 words
  31. To the Editor.

    Sir,--A part of my letter reads like a part of the sermon delivered by Rev. Father Deherty, and reported in your columns. I wish to state that I am a layman and an anxious ...

    Article : 177 words
  32. IN STATE SESSION.

    In the Assembly yesterday Mr. Wade moved that, in view of the petrol inquiry report, "this House is of opinion that it is not desirable [?] Mr. A. Griffith should remain a ...

    Article : 168 words
  33. SPORTING NOTES.

    At the Katoomba School of Arts on Monday night the final of a snooker tournament was played. Out of 34 members who entered the final was decided between Messrs. A. M. ...

    Article : 100 words
  34. SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF WAR.

    Attention is directed to an advertisement in this issue inviting returned soldiers, representatives of public bodies, unions, churches, etc., as well as the general public to attend a mass ...

    Article : 174 words
  35. ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIGH OFFICIALS.

    Mr. Lloyd George has given notice in the Commons for an amendment of the Army Act which will enable civilians to sit on a court martial which is to investigate allegations ...

    Article : 100 words
  36. FURTHER RAINS.

    Further general rains have been experienced, and yesterday and Monday were both unpleasant. Though no great quantity of rain has fallen during the past couple of days there ...

    Article : 90 words
  37. THE RIFLE.

    The following combined team of the S.A. F. and Lithgow Rifle Clubs has been picked to shoot against the Cockatoo Dockyard R.C., at the week-end:-- J. Jones, C. Ransley, J. ...

    Article : 234 words
  38. BAD WESTERN ROADS.

    A report from Bathurst' states that the continuous heavy rain of the past few weeks have put the roads in the west in a state not seen for many years. In some parts traffic ...

    Article : 126 words
  39. AMUSEMENTS.

    Considering the wet weather there were satisfactory houses at both picture entertainments on Monday night. At the Trades Hall a really fine programme ...

    Article : 236 words
  40. THE KAISER'S BOMBAST.

    The Kaiser, in an anniversary message to the army and navy, said:--''The second year of war has been a glorious one. Our enemies, reinforced by foreign assistance pressed into ...

    Article : 229 words
  41. THE IRISH QUESTION

    Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons that Mr. H. E. Duke (Conservative) had been appointed the new Chief Secretary for Ireland. He added that the Government ...

    Article : 148 words
  42. BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.

    One of the most popular instrumentalists in the district is Mr. Ernest Goss, and on Friday evening a social in honor of his 21st birthday was tendered him by a number of ...

    Article : 175 words
  43. COMING EVENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 55 words
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