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  2. THE WEST FRONT.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Hale, the British Commander on the west front, reports:—The enemy broke into one of our posts north-west of Serre, but was ...

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  3. MR. W. M. HUGHES.

    Mr. Isaac Marcosson, in an article, in the magazine "Every Week," says:—Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. W. M. Hughes are Britain's principal Imperial assets. ...

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  4. THE RUSSIAN ATTACK.

    The Germans are obstinately resisting the Russian offensive on the Riga front, and are concentrating strongly at Lake Babit and the village of Kalnoem, with ...

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  5. MATTERS IN GREECE.

    Upwards of 200 members of the British colony in Athens have arrived in London. Many suffered hardships throughout the war. Some broke up their homes in ...

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  6. THE WAR.

    The impression is becoming intensified in usually well-informed circles that President Wilson is contemplating another peace move. ...

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  7. THE LATE CANON GRIME.

    The funeral of the Rev. S. C. J. Grime, minor canon of Newcastle, took place on Saturday afternoon. A service was geld in the Cathedral ...

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  8. IN MEMORIAM.

    Probably few me[?] even of those who were there knew how much they owed to Major Glasfurd during the critical days of the landing at Anzac. He was second ...

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  9. INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.

    Finality has now been reached in the struggle between the moulders and the employers throughout the State, and this week will see the whole of the men al ...

    Article : 213 words
  10. GREEK VACILLATION.

    The newspapers point out that Greece's reply to the Allies' ultimatum apparently accepts it, but the phraseology is argumentative and vague. ...

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  11. NATIONAL SERVICE.

    A Ministerial conference yesterday discussed the question of man power and national service. It is understood that it was decided to call up all men under 31, ...

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  12. RUSSIAN REPORT.

    A Russian official report states :—An enemy attack in dense formation at Kaince was driven back. The enemy aerial squadron bombed the ...

    Article : 135 words
  13. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German official report states: We sanguinarily repulsed the majority of the British attacks against the Serre. The enemy occupied one of our advanced ...

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  14. BULGARIA DISTRESSED.

    Doctor Elmercount, who lived for years in Sofin, says that the Bulgarians urgently demands peace, and are badly in need of food. ...

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  15. ATTEMPTED AIR RAID.

    The first news of the attempted air raft on Thursday night arrived from Bray sur Somme, and the searchlights of the city scoured the snow-clouded sky. ...

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  16. DELEGATE BOARD.

    The quarterly Meeting of the delegate board of the Colliery" Employees Federation will be held at the Newcastle Trades Hall on Thursday next, when the ...

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  17. GERMAN FAILURE ADMITTED.

    The "Kreuz Zeitung" admits that the Anglo-French have found means for foiling Zeppelins, and urges Immediate submarine warfare with the utmost cruelty, ...

    Article : 47 words
  18. BRITISH ACTIVITY.

    Mr. Philip Gibbs, the correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," states: The success of the British forces north of Beaumont-Hamel is a continuation of the ...

    Article : 325 words
  19. WORK AT THE COLLIERIES.

    The full time for the fortnight for the pay ending on Saturday last, at the northern collieries, was ten days, one day being lost for New Year's Day being a holiday. ...

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  20. ITALIAN BATTLESHIP SUNK.

    An official report states that the battleship Regina Margherima, 13,207 tons, struck two mines in the open sea on the night of January 11th, and sank in a few ...

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  21. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German official report states :—We further progressed northward of the Slanic Valley, taking 174 prisoners. Strong enemy attacks in the Oz Valley were ...

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  22. DISTRICT CASUALTIES.

    PRIVATE FRITH.—Mrs. Frith, of Tighe's Hill, has received a cable message that her husband, Private R. Frith, is now in Kent Voluntary Hospital suffering from ...

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  23. MR. W. M. MASSEY.

    The Edinburgh University has conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws on Mr. Massey, the Prime Minister of New Zealand. ...

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  24. FOR GALLANTRY.

    Victoria Crosses have been ranted to the following:—Private John Canningham, of the East Yorks.—When the rest of his bombing ...

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  25. THE KAISER'S LATEST.

    The Kaiser in a proclamation to the German people, says:—"Our enemies have refused an honest offer of peace, and have given utterance to a desire for conquest. ...

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  26. THE LATE SERGT.-MAJOR HILLIER.

    A memorial service was held in St. John's Church, Newcastle, last evening, for the late Company Sergeant-major W. W. Hillier, who fell in France on December ...

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  27. WEST WALLSEND MINERS.

    A combined meeting of the South Seaham and West Wallsend miners was held in the West Wallsend Park yesterday afternoon. Mr. J. M'Donald, who ...

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  28. CATHEDRAL SERVICE.

    The Sacrament of Holy Communion was celebrated at the Cathedral yesterday morning to memory of the late Minor-Canon Grime. Time Rev. E. A. ...

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  29. SEPARATION ALLOWANCES.

    The Workers' National War Committee, representing the Labour party and the chief trade unions, is urging the Government to increase the separation allowance ...

    Article : 101 words
  30. GERMAN DEPORTATIONS.

    A German Note in reply to a protest from Holland declares that the deportations of Belgians were in accordance with the provisions of The Hague Convention. ...

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  31. ENEMY'S GUNS WORN OUT.

    Over a thousand Austro-German guns so the Rumanian front have been returned to the workshops. The campaign has so far accounted for ...

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  32. GERMANY'S INTENTIONS.

    Berlin correspondents point out that while Germany is seeking peace she is also preparing to meet what she expects will he a tremendous Allied ...

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  33. DANISH CHARITY.

    Denmark is building two camps for the accommodation of 1200 Russian and German prisoners. Denmark undertakes the cost of their ...

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  34. TURKISH VESSELS SUNK.

    A Russian squadron, on the 6th instant, raided the Anatolian coast and sank 40 Turkish sailing vessels, laden with provisions, going towards Constantinople. ...

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  35. CUTTING DOWN OF WORKS.

    Mr. Fitzpatrick, Assistant Treasurer, made a statement yesterday concerning the works that had been closed down because of the necessity of economising in ...

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  36. DOUBLE TAXATION.

    The "Pall Mall Gazette" urges the Government to tackle the double taxation problem Without delay. "The longer the anomaly continues," it ...

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  37. AMERICAN CONDEMNATION.

    The "New York Times" scathingly denounces the Kaiser's proclamation. It adds: "It is time Germany dropped the mask. Her need of peace is extreme, ...

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  38. NEW POLITICAL PARTY.

    The Manchester Guardian states that Mr. Lloyd-George's Liberal supporters, numbering 100 members of the House of Commons, have assumed the name of ...

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  39. FRANCE'S GREAT WORK.

    Mr. C. W. Bowerman, M.P., interviewed after a visit to the west front, says that France has done everything she can, both in men and money. ...

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  40. POLES WILL NOT ENLIST.

    From the date of the Kaiser's proclamation of the Kingdom of Poland, up to December 31, only 1800 Poles have enlisted with the German army, and 1100 of those ...

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  41. AEROPLANE FIGHT.

    It is officially reported that two British aeroplanes, reconnoitring on the shore, of the eastern Mediterranean, on arriving at their destination, found two hostile ...

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  42. VESSELS SUNK.

    Lloyd's report that the British steamer Bearfront (1720 tons), the Greek steamer Evangelos (3773 tons), and the Russian Steamer Ruby (949 tons) have been sunk. ...

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  43. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

    The Imperial Conference will definitely meet at the end of February or early in March. Several German and Austrian ...

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  44. ANNEXATION OF BELGIUM.

    The "Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung" has started an agitation for the Immediate annexation of Belgium, as a rejoinder to the Entente's reply to President ...

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  45. ENEMY CONFERENCE.

    The Rome correspondent of "Le Petit Parislen" states Chat the Emperors of Germany and Austria, and the King of Bulgaria, Bavaria, and Saxony will meet ...

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  46. LOSS OF PEARLS.

    A consignment of pearls, insured for £250,000, were lost when the steamer Arabia was sunk. ...

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  47. BRITISH FOOD SUPPLY.

    Numerous orders have been gazetted in regard to food supply. Mr. Prothero, the Minister for Agriculture, said that the regulations not only empowered the ...

    Article : 136 words
  48. GERMAN EXAGGERATION.

    A German wireless message reports that a British cruiser, of the Juno type, was destroyed by a direct hit at Port Meys. ...

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  49. GERMANY'S PLEDGE.

    The Westminster "Gazette" reminds the public that on the 4th of August, 1914, Herr von Jagow instructed General Lichnowsky to inform the British Government ...

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  50. AUSTRIAN POLITICS.

    It is reported from Vienna that Count Tisza and Count Andrassy have entered into an agreement, and that the latter will become a member of the Cabinet. ...

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  51. LIGHT HORSE AND CAMEL CORPS.

    The New South Wales Recruiting Committee has announced that recruits ore needed for the Light Horse and Camel Corps. ...

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  52. A PRINCELY GIFT.

    Mr. Harrison the High Sheriff of Hampshire, has presented, the Union Jack Club with a cheque for £44,000, making, with a previous anonymous donation, the sum ...

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  53. THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR.

    The "Pesti Hirlap." of Budapest, states that the Emperor is dividing the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in such a way that he will personally direct the foreign ...

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  54. FRENCH DESERTERS.

    The Paris Senate has passed a bill confiscating the property of army and navy deserters and defaulters. ...

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  55. GERMANY'S SUBMARINING.

    According to the "Berlingske Tidende," a prominent official of the German Foreign Office declared that submarining of neutral shipping would not be increased. ...

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  56. FURTHER PEACE SEEKING.

    The Berlin correspondent of "The Times" says that the Entente's reply to the United States has not been printed In Germany. ...

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  57. POTATOES IN BRITAIN.

    The announcement that the price of potatoes is to be fixed has caused a sensation. Lancashire farmers were holding their stocks, and are now in an anxious ...

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  58. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    A memorial to the late Mr. E. A. Roberts, M.H.R., was unveiled in West Terrace cemetery on Saturday, in the presence of Mr. C. Vaughan, the Premier, and ...

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  59. HUNGER IN AUSTRIA.

    There has been serious rioting at Gratz. Huge crowds, in the streets demanded increased rations, and shouted, "We want peace." ...

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  60. CORNSACK SUPPLIES.

    Senator Russell has obtained a report front the Chief Prides Commissioner regarding the alleged shortage of now cornsacks. According to the Customs returns ...

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  61. MR. GERARD'S STATEMENT.

    Official are surprised that Mr. Gerard has been correctly reported. The incident has created a difficult situation, and may lead to a statement of President ...

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  62. THE LIQUOR TRADE.

    The London "Daily Telegraph" says it is increasingly probable that the Government will give early attention to the liquor trade, with a view to taking ...

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  63. TROUBLE AT WOLLONGONG.

    Messrs. Hoskins and Sons, of Lithgow, who only recently purchased Wongawill mine at West Dapto, have had in their employ over a hundred men engaged in ...

    Article : 104 words
  64. GERMAN PRESS ANGRY.

    The German newspapers recognise that the Allies', reply means that the struggle must be pursued to the bitter end. The "Lokal Anzeiger" describes the ...

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  65. A BABEL CONFERENCE.

    At a meeting of the German Language Union, in Berlin, representing 300 associations, is was resolved, at the request of the Chancellor, not to permit any enemy ...

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  66. WEST AUSTRALIA.

    The resignation of Mr. H. J. Lee Steere, manager of the Government Yaudanooka Estate, is announced. Mr. Lee Steere had an agreement with the Government, and it ...

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  67. SWINDLES IN GERMANY.

    The German newspapers are appealing to the public to assist the Parliamentary Committee which is investigating gigantic swindles connected with army contracts. ...

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  68. GERMAN CONSUL'S REMOVAL.

    Count Von Bernstorff bas relieved Franc Bopp, the German Consul-General in San Francisco, and E. H. Von Schuck, the Viceconsul, as the result of the trial and their ...

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  69. VICTORIA.

    To-day the officers of the Theatrical Employees' Association reported that, as a result of the recent conference, the employers had agreed, to make the award ...

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  70. FRENCH WAR PRODUCTION.

    M. Thomas, Minister for Munitions states that in view of the existing strikes, the Government has summoned a conference of employers and workers in ...

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  71. APPEAL FOR RECRUITS.

    At the request of Brigadier-General Ramaclotti, the State Commandant, an appeal for men has been issued by Professor Macintyre, chairman of the State ...

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  72. DRESSERS RETURN TO WORK.

    Following upon the setlement of the moulders' trouble, the Dressers' Union held a meeting yesterday, and it was decided to resume work at the different ...

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  73. FRENCH APPROVAL.

    The newspapers enthusiastically approve of the Allies' reply to President Wilson, and ask, "Will the enemy show the same frankness?" ...

    Article : 64 words
  74. EXPLOSION IN NEW JERSEY.

    Two powder magazines Owned by the Dupont Company at Haskell, New Jersey, are reported to have boon blown op. After checking the night shift, only two ...

    Article : 164 words
  75. TASMANIAN TIMBER "BLACK."

    Owing to the employment by Tasmanian employers of non-unionists, the Amalgamated Timber Workers' Union of Australia has declared Tasmanian timber ...

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  76. LABOUR AFTER THE WAR.

    The Joint Committee to consider post war labour problems, appointed by the Parliamentary Committee, the Trade Union Congress, the Labour Party, the General ...

    Article : 123 words
  77. AMERICAN CRUISER ASHORE.

    The cruiser Milwaukee has gone ashore on the Califernian coast, while attempting to salvage a submarine. Three hundred of the crew were removed through ...

    Article : 48 words
  78. IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

    The Imporial Institute, at the instance of Sir Thomas M'Kenzie, High Commissioner for New Zealand, has arranged to create committees to promote interest in ...

    Article : 54 words
  79. ATTITUDE OF DENMARK.

    At the opening of the Danish Storthing the King's speech stated that the Government had earnestly endeavoured to maintain strict neturality, but owing to the ...

    Article : 74 words
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  81. ITALY DENOUNCES TREATIES.

    Italy has denounced her commercial treaties with Japan, Rumania, Russia, Servia, Spain, and Switzerland, which [?]pse at the end of 1917. ...

    Article : 24 words
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