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  2. THE WAR.

    General Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commander on the west front, reports:—Hostile artillery is active in the vicinity of the Zollern redoubt, and between ...

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  3. THREE MONTHS' WORK.

    General Sir Douglas Haig, in a further despatch, reviews the recent fighting. He rays tributes to the English and oversee troops for not relaxing their pressure. ...

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  4. FLOODS IN THE STATE.

    The torrential rains which fell throughout yesterday caused heavy floods in many parts of the State. The heaviest rainfall was at Gosford, where 849 points ...

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  5. RUMANIAN SUCCESS.

    A Rumanian communique states:—In the region of Odorkim we took 1240 prisoners Between Forgaras and Sinhischara we defeated the Austrians and ...

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  6. IN MACEDONIA.

    A French report states:— The French, Russians, and Servians on the night of October 3-4 reached the Petalino line on the west slope of ...

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  7. INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.

    The case of the Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation v. the Newcastle and Whitburn Coal Company and others, was mentioned again in the ...

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  8. IN BRISBANE.

    Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, left Brisbane this morning for Sydney. He expressed himself pleased with his reception in Brisbane. ...

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  9. N. S. W. FIELD FORCE FUND.

    The committee this week despatched the 300th case of Christmas cheer since September 10. The cases contain over 4000 boxes for lonely soldiers in all ...

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  10. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    Mr. Vaughan, the Premier, in the Legislative Assembly, to-day moved that the House, at its rising, adjourn until Tuesday, October 31. Mr. Peake, the leader of ...

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  11. 36TH BATTALION.

    The committee appeals for more helpers to assist in making up garments. Plenty of work is now available, and as the next reinforcements are shortly leaving, ...

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  12. DANUBE OPERATIONS.

    A Russian communique states: Russian gunboats bombarded the Bulgarian left flunk near Rassova, upon the Danuhe. ...

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  13. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German communique says:—The enemy maintains himself on the left bank of the Strums and north-west of Tahinos Lake. ...

    Article : 25 words
  14. RED CROSS HOME.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 267 words
  15. ENROLMENT IN MELBOURNE.

    The work of enrolment for compulsory military service went steadily on again to-day. Though many employers are ...

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  16. NEW LAMBTON.

    The members of the New Lambton Girls' Patriotic League held a successful social in the mechanics' institute hall on Wednesday evening. The opening march was ...

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  17. GERMAN UNTRUTH.

    A wireless message from Berne says that official information received there shows that the much vaunted victory by the Germans at Hermannstadt consisted ...

    Article : 67 words
  18. POSITION IN GREECE.

    The "Daily Chronicle's" Athens correspondent states, that King Constantine has accepted the Cabinet's resignation. M. Calogerophoulos explains that the reason ...

    Article : 259 words
  19. FRENCH PROGRESSING.

    The latest French communique states: —There has been rather more intense cannonade in the neighbourhood of Belloy Assevillers. ...

    Article : 63 words
  20. NEWCASTLE ENROLMENT.

    To-day the men between the ages of 21 and 35 whose surnames begin with A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H in Newcastle, Wickham, Carrington, and Hamilton will be ...

    Article : 234 words
  21. GERMAN BRUTALITY.

    Seven German aeroplanes raided Bucharest on Monday, killing a woman and five children. The airmen again dropped sweets containing virulent disease germs. ...

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  22. GERMAN FALSEHOODS.

    French correspondents point out that the German communiques recently reported an imaginary British infantry, attack northward of the Somme, and also ...

    Article : 84 words
  23. GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A German communique states:—The Rumanians failed in the Gorgem Valley. They made progress west of Paradj, and before Fogaras gained ground. ...

    Article : 55 words
  24. NATIONAL SERVICE.

    At to-night's meeting of the Labour Council, the visitors included Mr. Fraser, president of the Trades Hall, Melbourne; Mr. Holloway president of the Political ...

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  25. ZEPPELIN DESTROYED.

    A German messages received at Flushing state that French airmen raided Mannheim on September 22nd, and destroyed a Zeppelin 750 feet long. ...

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  26. RUSSIAN FRONT ABLAZE.

    The move towards Lemberg has recommenced, and the whole southern sector of the Russian front is ablaze. General Brusiloff's immediate objective ...

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  27. SYDNEY ENROLMENT.

    The enrolments on Tuesday of single men in the metropolitan area under the mobilisation scheme, totalled 1395. Of these 258 were attested. A total of 687, or ...

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  28. FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY.

    The Greek Government is faced with bankruptcy. The Treasury at present has £14,000 in hand, while £800,000 is required for ...

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  29. A FINE RECORD.

    General Sir William Robertson unveiled a memorial at the Lincolnshire village of Dalderby, of which all the male population of military age but two had entered ...

    Article : 154 words
  30. ADAMSTOWN

    A meeting of citizens favourable to the military policy of the Federal Government was held on Wednesday night, in the council chambers. There was a good" ...

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  31. NEWCASTLE DISTRICT MEETINGS.

    A large meeting in opposition to conscription was hold at the corner of Hunter and Market, streets. Newcastle, last night, when addresses were delivered from' ...

    Article : 172 words
  32. GERMAN CLAIMS.

    A German communique states:—Strong French attacks on the Sailly-Bancourt road at St. Pierre-Vaast Wood failed leaving 128 prisoners. We also ...

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  33. ITALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    An Italian communique states:—We drove off repeated attacks on all our positions in the Travignolo Valley. We gained new ground on the Little ...

    Article : 32 words
  34. MACQUARIE OVERFLOWS.

    The Bathurst district was to-day visited by a record flood. The Macquarie River overflowed its banks at many points. The Bathurst Show Ground was flooded, ...

    Article : 167 words
  35. HOME FOR OFFICERS.

    The Government has commandeered the Great Central Hotel as a home for convalescent officers. ...

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  36. GERMANY'S GRAVE POSITION.

    The London "Daily Telegraph" states that formation from reliable sources leaves no doubt that the conditions of life in Germany are serious. ...

    Article : 76 words
  37. RUSSIAN REPORT.

    A Russian communique states:—Stubborn battles continue at Chelvov and Korynitza. The enemy stubbornly holds positions on ...

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  38. SCOPE OF WAGES BOARDS.

    Mr. Justice Heydon, in the Industrial Court this morning, heard an application by the Railway and Tramway Officers' Association for exemption from the ...

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  39. DARDANELLES COMMISSION.

    The Dardanelles Commission met again yesterday. Mr. Winston Churchill, M.P., the, former First Lord of the Admiralty, gave evidence. ...

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  40. FRENCH WAR LOAN.

    A French war loan, bearing 5 per cent. interest, has been issued at 64.6 per 100 francs. It is redeemable in 1931. ...

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  41. BRITAIN'S MAN POWER.

    It is officially stated that the board appointed to inquire into the war, power of Britain has heard evidence tendered on behalf of the Admiralty, the Army ...

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  42. BOHEMIANS MUTINY.

    The "Daily Telegraph's" Milan correspondent states that, the Australian Government difficulty in maintaining loyalty among the Bohemian troops is increasing. ...

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  43. AUSTRALIANS DECORATED.

    King George has decorated the following Australian officers:—V.C. Captain. A. S. Blackburn (10th (Battalion), who captured 370 yards of ...

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  44. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The State Executive Council has appointed Mr. N. A. Webb stipendiary magistrate at Port Pirie. ...

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  45. AN ENEMY BUSINESS.

    After permitting the Bechstein piano firm to carry on for two years, in spite of public protests, the Board of Trade has now ordered the sale of the business. ...

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  46. ACCUSED PERSON DETAINED.

    When Acting-Judge Pickburn took his seat at the Quarter Sessions this morning it was found that owing to the heavy rain the coach routes on the upper river ...

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  47. DEATH OF MR. ALLISON SMITH.

    The death is announced of Mr. Allison Smith, formerly of the Victorian railways service. ...

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  48. CURRANTS FOR THE NAVY.

    The Admiralty has purchased through the Victorian Government 5000 boxes of Milddura currants and lexias. ...

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  49. GERMAN ACCOUNT.

    A German communique states:—We again defeated the Russians west of Lutsk. We received the stormers with the assurance of calm victors and lost no ...

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  50. THORNTON-ABERDARE RAILWAY.

    The Public Works Committee has submitted to Parliament its report on the proposed railway line from Thornton to Aberdare. The committee recommends ...

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  51. DISTRICT CASUALTIES.

    SERGEANT BROWN.—Mr. G. Brown, of St. James'-road, Now Lambton, has received word that his son, Sergeant W. T. Brown, has died of wounds received in ...

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  52. CARRINGTON.

    A meeting convened by the Mayor, Alderman G. A. Arnott, at the request of the Prime Minister for the purpose of forming a referendum, committee, was held in ...

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  53. BRAVE AIRMEN.

    Pilots Frederick Sowrey and Alfred Brandon have been awarded Distinguished Service Orders for gallantry in successfully attacking Zeppelins. ...

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  54. DISTRICT NEWS.

    The annual meeting of the Stockton Surf and Life-saving Brigade was held in the club house on Wednesday evening, Mr. H. E. Dawson, president, in the chair. ...

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  55. GERMAN GOLD FAMINE.

    Urgent appeals have been made in Germany for the people to give up their gold coins jewellery, and ornaments. The "Berliner Tageblatt" reports that ...

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  56. WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS.

    An unusual case was mentioned to-day in the Practice Court when Mrs. "Ellen Clays, oat South Yarra, the mother of Samuel John Clays, sought to obtain a ...

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  57. THE AUSTRIAN EMPEROR.

    The late Rumanian Minister in Vienna, in the course of an interview published in the "Novoe Vremya," says that the Emperor Francis Joseph is comparatively ...

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  58. THE STOP-WORK MEETING.

    The failure of some unions to comply with the request of the Labour Council to cease work and hold meetings on Wednesday last, in connection with ...

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  59. ISLINGTON.

    The Cullen benefit committee meet to-night at Watt's, Hotel to make final arrangements for the continental on Monday. A good programme is being ...

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  60. WALLSEND AND PLATTSBURG.

    A public meeting, convened by the Mayor of Wallsend by order of the council, was held last night to consider the formation of a referendum campaign ...

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  61. IRELAND AND CONSCRIPTION.

    The application of the Military Service Act to Ireland is engaging increasing attention. Sir Edward Carson, in the course of an ...

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  62. ASH ISLAND.

    The school children have been busy erecting tree guards and planting shade trees in the school ground. Several trees have been dedicated to local boys who ...

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  63. WARATAH.

    A public meeting convened by the Mayor, Alderman T. Miller, was held in the Parish Hall, Mayfield, last evening, for the purpose of forming a committee to ensure ...

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  64. A GERMAN COMPLAINT.

    A party of Germans recently interned in England, called at the Consulate to protest against Zeppelins having bombed two German camps in England, placing ...

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  65. THE WOOL QUESTION.

    At the meeting of the wool exports' sub-committee of the War Trade Department, it was pointed out that unless steps were taken this season there was a grave ...

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  66. RETURNING FRENCH WOMEN.

    At King Alfonso's intervention Germany has decided to repatriate 2000 women who were removed from Lilie, Roubaix, and Turcoing by the 10th instant. ...

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  67. SERGEANT R. H. KILPATRICK.

    Sergeant R. H. Kilpatrick (Bob), who died of wounds in France, 31st July, was the son of Mrs. C. E. Kilpatrick, of Dixon-street, Hamilton. ...

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  68. AUSTRALIAN WHEAT.

    In reference to resolutions passed by the Australian Rural Interests Conference regarding the dealing with the next wheat crop, opinion here generally favours ...

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  69. ATTACK ON LORD BRYCE.

    The "Daily Graphic" says that Viscount Bryce, who conducted an Inquiry, into German atrocities, listened to harrowing evidences and signed an indictment placing ...

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  70. LIEUT. C. RENNIE KILLED.

    Lieutenant Cyril Rennie, of the Loicesters (formerly of Sydney), has been killed in action. ...

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