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  2. C O N S C R I P T I O N !

    The London "Times" states that the Government has decided to compel the enlistment of single men in Great Britain. Minor resignations from the Cabinet are threatened as a result. ...

    Article : 54 words
  3. THE SMALL ARMS FACTORY

    For the first time for many months the small arms factory plant is idle, and no rifles will be produced this week. In some quarters the Government has been adversely criticised ...

    Article : 281 words
  4. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 136 words
  5. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

    To-day's market quotations:--Barley 5s to 6s, oats 2s 9d to 3s 6d, maize 5s 5d to 5s 5s 11d, onions £2 to £5, potatoes £14 to £16 eggs 16d to 17d. ...

    Article : 61 words
  6. CHRISTMAS IN LITHGOW

    In various ways Christmas Eve was one of the busiest ever experienced in Lithgow. Despite the fact that many hundreds or people left by the excursion trains bound east and ...

    Article : 429 words
  7. CHRISTMAS IN CAMP.

    About 30 men stayed in camp for the festive season, and were given leave for three days. They were not forgotten by the townspeople, and were able in a way to put in an ...

    Article : 150 words
  8. THE LORD MAYORALTY.

    At 12 o'clock to-night the right of the City Council to appoint a Lord Mayor will expire. It is expected that the Government will appoint an alderman to the position. ...

    Article : 39 words
  9. PEACEFUL GERMANY !

    The German Chancellor states that Germany does not desire world's supremacy, and wants only to live in peace in her own country. When it is understood that Germany is only ...

    Article : 58 words
  10. BAROMETER OF PATRIOTISM.

    As might be expected, recruiting was slack during the holidays, only three men offering themselves at the recruiting office. They were of a good type, however, and all succeeded ...

    Article : 90 words
  11. CHRISTMAS AT PORTLAND.

    The Christmas holidays passed very quietly here. On Christmas Eve the town was very lively, and the storekeepers generally report very good business. It is considered probable ...

    Article : 214 words
  12. SENATOR GARDINER IN EXPLANATION

    Senator Gardiner, Assistant-Minister for Defence, explained last night that the, reason the factory had been closed was to permit of certain alterations and the overhaul of the ...

    Article : 64 words
  13. IN THE BALKANS.

    It is reported that 20,000 Bulgarians from Servia are concentrating on the Danubian frontier at Dobrabama, where they have constructed a series of trenches. ...

    Article : 187 words
  14. SOLDIERS EXAMINED.

    During last week 16 men in the local camp sat at an examination in company drill and musketry. Nine succeeded in passing the various tests, and are thereby entitled to the ...

    Article : 69 words
  15. OUR SOLDIERS LETTER BOX

    Writing from Gallipoli on Nov. 5, Corpl. W. Philpot says: "We cannot grumble, at least we ought not to, for I really think that we are better off than a great many people ...

    Article : 123 words
  16. CAPT. DAKIN AT PORTLAND.

    Capt. H. Dakin, secretary of the National Rifle Association, addressed a meeting of riflemen in the Crystal Hall on Christmas Eve. There was an attendance of about 40 ...

    Article : 165 words
  17. BREVITIES.

    A grand social and dance will be held at Tarana Hall on New Year's Eve, December 31. A heavy thunderstorm broke over Lithgow yesterday afternoon and 46 points of rain ...

    Article : 1,273 words
  18. EARLIER CABLES.

    Mr. Philip Gibbs says that the only carols heard in the western trenches were the deep chants of the guns of both sides, the whistling of shells and the rattle of machine guns. ...

    Article : 295 words
  19. CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES.

    Special Christmas services were held at St. Paul's Church of England on Xmas Day, and were largely attended. Short addresses were given on the Christmas theme by Rrv. D. H. ...

    Article : 212 words
  20. CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAINS.

    Despite the dismal prophesies of the pessimist, Xmas on the mountains proved once more the firm held that the sanatoria of the Commonwealth have not only for Sydney folk, ...

    Article : 259 words
  21. SERGT. JAS. PHILPOT

    Writing from Bostal Wood Convalescent Depot, England, Sergt Jas Philpot says that he is progressing well and feeling O.K. He wished to be remembered to all old friends. ...

    Article : 35 words
  22. A MILLIONAIRE'S GIFT.

    It is reported that Andrew Carnegie, the multi-millionaire has given £2,400,000 as a first donation towards the relief of starving Belgians, also £2 for each Belgian imprisoned ...

    Article : 39 words
  23. PTE. EDWARD MARSH.

    A letter received by Mr. W. T. Philpot, from the trenches in Gallipoli, proves that Pte. Edward (''Teddy") Marsh, who was employed for some time in the office at the ...

    Article : 88 words
  24. NINE O'CLOCK CLOSING.

    It is now regarded as probable that the new Liquor Bill which the Premier has promised to introduce during the next meeting of Parliament will contain a provision for the ...

    Article : 299 words
  25. THE EASTERN FRONT.

    It is reported that the Germans have fortified on a colossal scale the entire from Vilna. to Dvinsk. The whole region is lined with trenches. The enemy has also fortified ...

    Article : 108 words
  26. A SOLDIER'S SERMON

    On Sunday the preacher at the morning service at the Methodist Church was the Rev. Robertson of Leigh College Sydney who gave instructive addresses to both children and ...

    Article : 271 words
  27. PTES ROWE AND BURRELL ILL.

    In a latter to his father, Mr. William Rowe, of Hill-street, received yesterday morning, Pte Dam Rowe advises that he is ill in hospital in Egypt with severe rheumatism. In ...

    Article : 149 words
  28. "THE MESSIAH."

    On Christmas night, by permission of the Chief Secretary, the Katoomba Choral Society presented Handel's "Messiah" to a good audience assembled at the Empire Theatre. ...

    Article : 681 words
  29. SENUSSI RISING

    On Christmas Day New Zealanders and Sikhs successfully engaged Senussi on the western frontier of Egypt. There were few casualties. ...

    Article : 214 words
  30. THE KAISER'S ILLNESS.

    A Rome message states that the Kaiser is now confined to his bed. He will undergo an operation, which it has been decided is imperative. ...

    Article : 41 words
  31. LITHGOW POLICE COURT.

    Annie Elizabeth Moffat was charged with having been drunk in a lane off Main-street on Xmas Eve. She pleaded guilty and was fined 5s or the rising. ...

    Article : 95 words
  32. MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS.

    The Montenegrins have adopted guerilla warfare and are inflicting heavy losses on the Austrians. All Servian live stock has been removed to ...

    Article : 344 words
  33. A PRESENTATION.

    At the School of Arts on Friday Mr. Monday, librarian, was presented with a Xmas box in the form of a cheque contributed by the members. Mr. Ryan, president; said the cheque ...

    Article : 92 words
  34. HEAVY RAILWAY BOOKINGS.

    All records were broken at Eskbank Station in regard to holiday bookings, this, no doubt, being due to the large number of extra employees at the small ...

    Article : 209 words
  35. COMING EVENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 79 words
  36. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was a large and appreciative audience at the Colosseum on Christmas night, when a programme of pictures suitable to the occasion was screened. Although each ...

    Article : 422 words
  37. ALLEGED CABINET CRISIS.

    The "Daily Mail" asserts that Mr. Lloyd George insists on compulsion for unmarried men, and threatens to resign unless Mr. Asquith's pledge is redeemed. ...

    Article : 39 words
  38. BAND OF HOPE ENTERTAINMENT.

    On Wednesday evening last the Vale of Clwydd Band of Hope treated a fair audience to an interesting entertainment as a means of marking the approach of the Christmas ...

    Article : 291 words
  39. WEDDING BELLS IN LITHGOW.

    A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Church of England on Xmas morning when Janet, youngest daughter of Mr. Frederick Barrett, of John-street, was married ...

    Article : 318 words
  40. RECORD MAILS AT THE POST-OFFICE.

    The local postal officials have good cause to remember this Xmas. Previous records were left far behind, and in those days when letters go astray with monotonous frequency and ...

    Article : 230 words
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