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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 117 words
  3. Position Still Favorable.

    Parisians are persuaded that General Von Kluck's army is surrounded, and that Von Kluck himself has been captured. It is further said that the Crown Prince had a very ...

    Article : 66 words
  4. BREVITIES.

    The next term of Cooerwull Academy begins on October 8. Box Plan for the Grand Patriotic Concert now open British Piano Depot.--0 ...

    Article : 978 words
  5. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

    Magnificent weather prevailed for the Eight Hours demonstration this morning. The procession, which was a very lengthy' one marched through the principal streets of the ...

    Article : 82 words
  6. THE EIGHT-HOUR HOLIDAY.

    Next Monday being the local Eight Hour Day, there will be no issue of the "Mercury." A special issue will he published on Saturday evening instead, and in addition to ...

    Article : 50 words
  7. THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 107 words
  8. ALLEGED DISTRESS AT BURRAGA.

    In the Assembly last week-- Mr. Waddell desire to ask the Colonial Secretary whether in view of the closing of the copper mine at Burraga he will have ...

    Article : 129 words
  9. EIGHT-HOUR COMMITTEE MEETING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 598 words
  10. GERMAN CRUISERS BOMBARD PAPEETE.

    An official communique states that the German cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, on September 22, sank the small disarmed French gunboat Zelee, of Papeete, and disappeared ...

    Article : 41 words
  11. HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    At the Sports Ground this morning Star beck, of South Africa, met Bill Lang of Australia, for the heavy weight boxing championship of Australia. The fighting was ...

    Article : 141 words
  12. AN INDIGNANT DENIAL.

    Sir,--Allow me through the columns of your paper to reply to a report in the Bathurst "National Advocate" which refers to the poverty-stricken condition of the people ...

    Article : 191 words
  13. GERMANY'S GREAT LOSSES.

    Many thousands of German prisoners are arriving at Versailles. Included in these is almost an entire regiment of Prussian Guards, with staff officers. ...

    Article : 80 words
  14. LAYING MINES FOR THE GERMANS.

    In view of the activity of Gorman minelayers and submarines, the British Admiralty has adopted counter measures, and shipping is now warned against traversing certain ...

    Article : 37 words
  15. WAR ITEMS.

    The German press generally admits the increasing strength of the Allies. The "Berliner Tageblatt' says the Germans, so far from having won their way, are in a difficult ...

    Article : 108 words
  16. THE STATE POSITION.

    As a result of a preliminary examination 7 of the State finances for the past quarter, Mr. Holman. declares that the situation is one of "very great seriousness." The ...

    Article : 610 words
  17. TO-DAY'S RACING RESULTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 41 words
  18. WINTER CLOTHING WANTED.

    M. Galli, a member of the French Chamber of Deputies, is appealing for winter clothing for the French army. He says the men's shirts, underclothing, and ...

    Article : 55 words
  19. THE A H. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

    It is quite possible that the Lithgow A.H. and B. Association will endeavor to battle along for another year, and hold the show as usual. This is not because the committee ...

    Article : 442 words
  20. THE BURDEN OF WAR.

    We in Australia scarcely realise even yet the horrors of war. In England the sufferings of the Belgians and French have made a big impression on the people, and many ...

    Article : 160 words
  21. THE WHEAT CROP.

    The wheat crop in the northern districts is expected to be practically a failure. There is very little prospect of even a half crop, and many crops have failed already. ...

    Article : 100 words
  22. FROM WEST TO EAST.

    Four more German army corps have been withdrawn from France and sent against the Russians in the Cracow district. ...

    Article : 23 words
  23. ATTACKS ON ANTWERP REPULSED.

    The Germans have made further attacks on Antwerp, but have been repulsed with heavy losses. ...

    Article : 19 words
  24. GOLDEN WEDDING.

    Saturday, the 26th ult., was the 50th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Weiss, late residents of Lithgow. To commemorate the event, all the sons and ...

    Article : 439 words
  25. MINING NEWS.

    The nugget of virgin gold found by Mr! Donald Sic Vicar at Isabella, has boon found to weigh 26 12oz. Its value is over £100. The whole of the surrounding, country has all ...

    Article : 38 words
  26. IN THE EAST.

    Brilliant Russian bayonet charges have been responsible for the German retreat into East Prussia. The German position in the neighborhood of Alost is critical. The ...

    Article : 40 words
  27. THE COUNCIL AND THE FIRE BRIGADE

    Sir,--When perusing the remarks of his Worship the Mayor of Lithgow, made at a Council meeting held recently, and published in your issue of the 30th ult., I was somewhat ...

    Article : 673 words
  28. CASTAWAYS RESCUED.

    A Swedish steamer has picked up two Germans who were found clinging to the wreck of a waterplane in the North Sea. ...

    Article : 26 words
  29. THE KAISER TO HIS GARRISON IN CHINA.

    The Kaiser, in a mesage to the garrison of Tsing Tao, said "God be with you. I shall bear you in remembrance in the coming imminent struggle. Defend to the last man." ...

    Article : 40 words
  30. MR GEO CANN.

    At the last meeting of the Nepean Labor Council the following motion was carried:--"That this meeting of the Nepean Labor League delegates desires to place on record ...

    Article : 123 words
  31. THE LATEST LIE.

    The latest German pamphlet states that it was England's, pernicious avarice that gave rise to this cruel and unheard-of war. ...

    Article : 23 words
  32. SHOULD MEN BE DOMESTICATED?

    Sir,--Please allow me a little space in your paper to answer a rather interesting letter on the above subject which noticed in Wednesday's "Mercury." As the writer ...

    Article : 493 words
  33. KITCHENER'S STATEMENT INCORRECT.

    The Minister for External Affairs cabled to Sir George Reid informing him that a press cable had been received to the effect that Lord Kitchener, while addressing the ...

    Article : 71 words
  34. AMUSEMENTS

    The usual conditions prevailed at the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night--a packed house. The star was a Nordisk film entitled "The Golden Calf," which showed the evils ...

    Article : 351 words
  35. INDIAN TROOPS REACH FRANCE.

    The Indian troops, the first of whom have arrived in France, met with an enthusiastic welcome at Marseilles. There was a triumphal procession, and the physique of both ...

    Article : 126 words
  36. BAPTIST JUNIOR C.E PICNIC.

    The Baptist Junior Christian Endeavorers were entertained at a picnic in Sheedy s Gully on Saturday afternoon. The weather in the morning was very threatening and made ...

    Article : 112 words
  37. Advertising

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    Advertising : 239 words
  38. LITHGOW POLICE COURT.

    John Mooney was charged with having boon drunk en Eskbank railway station the previous night. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s, or three hours Arrested by Constable ...

    Article : 65 words
  39. BIG BATTLE CONTINUES.

    The big battle in France continues. The Allies' left wing is working northwards, and a violent action is reported in the Roye region, where the Germans have been ...

    Article : 89 words
  40. SYDNEY EIGHT-HOUR BANQUET.

    Mr. Fisher was the chief speaker at the Eight Hour banquet held at the Sydney Trades Hall on Saturday night. He devoted his speech almost exclusively to matters ...

    Article : 116 words
  41. COMING EVENTS.

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  42. IN THE EAST.

    The German army, which advanced into Poland, is still on the retreat, and the Russians have made important advances. The Russians are progressing in tho south, ...

    Article : 76 words
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