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  2. NORTH OF LA BOISELLE.

    Mr. Philip Gibbs, the correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," has visited the battlefield north of La Boiselle. It is, he says, historic ground. Over ...

    Article : 556 words
  3. RUSSIA'S OFFENSIVE

    An offensive has been begun by General Evert's armies in the centre, of which the front roughly extends from positions facing Baranovitz to East Vilda. ...

    Article : 180 words
  4. IRISH REFORM.

    Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, announced in the House of Commons that to would make a statement on the subject of the Irish situation on Monday. ...

    Article : 230 words
  5. THE WAR.

    Progress continues on both the British and French fronts, but it is now slow. The enemy is offering desperate resistance, but is being overcome, and a ...

    Article : 162 words
  6. THE JUTLAND BATTLE.

    Admiral Cyprian Bridge, interviewed by an American correspondent, says that the naval action was one of England's greatest victories, showing distinguished ...

    Article : 51 words
  7. AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 617 words
  8. THE SUBMARINE WAR.

    Herr von Wiegand, the correspondent of the "New York World," says there is strong pressure in Berlin for the resumption of the submarine war against ...

    Article : 75 words
  9. PRESENTATION.

    The Customs officers Newcastle assembled on Thursday, after the cessation of business, to say good-bye to one of their number, Corporal V. E. Costa, who ...

    Article : 148 words
  10. THE STEAMER BRUSSELS.

    The Berlin papers state that the steamer Brussels was captured by a ruse, the German warship pretending to be a British torpedo vessel. ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. AMERICAN DISGUST.

    The "New York Times," in a scathing leader on German hypocrisy, says:—"It is singular that Germany should venture to reproach England for the emasculation ...

    Article : 121 words
  12. GULF OF RIGA.

    The "Morning Post's" Petrograd correspondent states that the Gulf of Riga is entirely blocked against enemy attempts from the sea. ...

    Article : 41 words
  13. CHURCH LAW.

    The Archbishops' Committee propose the appointment of a Privy Council Committee as a link between the Church Legislative Assembly and Parliament. ...

    Article : 189 words
  14. FRENCH-AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  15. BRITAIN'S FISCAL POLICY.

    Apropos of the Paris Economic Conference, a number of Liberal peers and members of the House of Commons have prepared a memorandum protesting against ...

    Article : 68 words
  16. FRANCE'S ATTACK.

    The latest French communique states:—Enemy counter-attacks north of Hem and between Estrees and Belloy on Santerre, were checked by our barrages with great ...

    Article : 143 words
  17. FROM THE AIR.

    A wounded aviator describes that after a terrible bombardment he saw the unprecedented spectacle of two Russian army corps, of 65,000 men, making a bayonet ...

    Article : 44 words
  18. CABLES FOR SOLDIERS.

    In consequence of the formation of additional units of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force, it has been found necessary to revise the manual of ...

    Article : 141 words
  19. GERMAN OUTRAGES.

    The meeting of the General Council of the Federal Trade Unions has opened in Leeds. M. Gaspard, a Belgian delegate, ...

    Article : 79 words
  20. BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

    Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, speaking in the House of Commons, promised that the decision of the Cabinet with regard to the duration of the present ...

    Article : 41 words
  21. AUSTRIAN ALARM.

    The "Morning Post's" correspondent at Budapest states that the Government newspaper "Azest" leads the popular discontent, blaming the Government and ...

    Article : 88 words
  22. PRAYER FOR VICTORY.

    The first of a series of fortnightly services of "prayer for the war" was held in the Newcastle Cathedral yesterday. In the course of a short address, the ...

    Article : 344 words
  23. EARTHQUAKE IN SICILY.

    There has been a violent earthquake at Palpanissetta, in Sicily. Three sulphur mines collapsed, and nearly two hundred persons were killed. ...

    Article : 29 words
  24. FISHING BOATS SUNK.

    A submarine sank five fishing boats in the North Sea. One man was killed and three injured. ...

    Article : 27 words
  25. DOMINION MEMBERS.

    Sir Charles Wakefield, the Lord Mayor of London, entertained the visiting members at a dinner at the Mansion House. The Australian members, who arrived at ...

    Article : 480 words
  26. BRITISH PROGRESS.

    Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commander, reports:—After violent bomb fighting we progressed at certain points in the main battle area. ...

    Article : 127 words
  27. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German communique states:—There have been further partial Russian attacks south-east of Riga and elsewhere, but they were repulsed. ...

    Article : 61 words
  28. DISTINOTION FOR WOUNDED.

    An army order authorises all wounded soldiers to wear a gold stripe on their uniforms. ...

    Article : 20 words
  29. MRS. H. GREEN'S ESTATE.

    A State official is inquiring whether the State is entitled to the inheritance tax in the Green estate. The tax would amount to £1,800,000. ...

    Article : 38 words
  30. SENSATION IN NEW YORK.

    A sensation has been caused by the confession of S. K. Paul, a clerk employed by Mr. Pierpont Morgan. Paul states that le and another clerk ...

    Article : 163 words
  31. QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 58 words
  32. GERMAN PEACE RIOTS.

    The "Daily Telegraph's" Milan correspondent sends a remarkable narrative of the peace riots in Germany, his information being based on stories told by ...

    Article : 220 words
  33. AMERICA AND MEXICO.

    Mr. Lansing, the United States Secretary of State, has informed Mexico that General Carranza's Note is acceptable. It is believed that if guarantees are ...

    Article : 57 words
  34. AUSTRIAN COMMUNIQUE.

    An Austrian communique states:—The enemy penetrated our positons at Sadzawka. We now occupy positions six kilometres west. ...

    Article : 62 words
  35. VICTORIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 47 words
  36. JAY GOULD'S ESTATE.

    The Jay Gould millions have been the subject of a court application. The executors are seeking the construction of the will. The value of the ...

    Article : 55 words
  37. THE SERRE FIGHT.

    The "Morning Post's" correspondent states that the East Lancashires, the Yorks, and Lancashires, lost heavily near Serre. ...

    Article : 143 words
  38. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 23 words
  39. WEST AUSTRALIA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 28 words
  40. IN MESOPOTAMIA.

    The Russians have fallen back 80 miles in the Bagdad region, and are entrenched in the bills, the intense heat making campaigning at present in Mesopotamia ...

    Article : 57 words
  41. RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

    General Brussiloff's left wing is already well westward of the meridan marking forward points. The right wing is holding the Germans on the most ...

    Article : 154 words
  42. 13TH BATTALION.

    A memorial brass tablet to the members of the 13th Battalion who gave their lives for King and country at Gallipoll, has been placed in Newcastle Cathedral by ...

    Article : 57 words
  43. INFANTILE PARALYSIS.

    A hundred and forty now cases of infantile paralysis have occurred. There were twenty-four deaths on Thursday. The Federal Government is assisting ...

    Article : 44 words
  44. TASMANIA.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 9 words
  45. NO MORE MUNITIONS.

    Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, to-day stated that he had received a communication from the Imperial authorities, to the effect that there was now ...

    Article : 114 words
  46. 35TH BATTALION.

    Mrs. Brent Rodd presided at the monthly committee meeting at the depot on Thursday. It was decided to divide the work into sections, and various ladies ...

    Article : 221 words
  47. TURKISH REPORT.

    A Turkish communique states:—After defeating the Russians entrenched west of Kermanshah we penetrated to the town, putting three detachments to ...

    Article : 35 words
  48. STRIKE OF CLOAK MAKERS.

    Forty thousand cloakmakers on strike marched in procession in New York, accompanied by twenty bands. They carried banners urging workers to. ...

    Article : 38 words
  49. HUNGER MANIFESTO.

    A violent Socialist manifesto entitled "Hunger," has been widely distributed throughout Germany. The manifesto states :— ...

    Article : 164 words
  50. SOLDIERS OF VERDUN.

    General Joffre recently sent a message to the French Army at Verdun regarding the Russian successes in Galicia. The plans, he said, had been ripened by ...

    Article : 142 words
  51. TURKEY'S VICTIMS.

    German professors are appealing for subscriptions for the benefit of the Armenians, who, they state, have been subjected to the most frightful catastrophe ...

    Article : 67 words
  52. VICTORIA.

    The Federal Treasury states that considerable interest is being shown in the new War Loan. Mr. Franki, managing director of Mort's Dock Company, has ...

    Article : 251 words
  53. TO AID FRANCE.

    We all think with grateful admiration of the deeds performed by France's army —we wonder at the indomitable spirit which has never faltered since the Battle ...

    Article : 214 words
  54. AT THE ADMIRALTY.

    Mr. Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, received the Parliamentary party at the Admiralty, and discussed the naval operations. ...

    Article : 30 words
  55. GERMAN DUGOUTS.

    Mr. Philip Gibbs' description of the field of the Montauban states that it is the most frightful convulsion on earth. The British guns tossed all the ...

    Article : 248 words
  56. PLIGHT OF BELGIUM.

    The Duke of Norfolk, the chairman of the National Committee of Relief for Belgium, states that a careful investigation has satisfied him that the need for ...

    Article : 95 words
  57. RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

    It is reported that, as the outcome of their cordial war relations, Russia and Japan have made an agreement tantamount to a formal alliance to safeguard ...

    Article : 50 words
  58. EMPLOYEES AND WAR LOAN.

    A notice was posted in the warehouse of Messrs. David Cohen and Company. Limited, Newcastle, yesterday, stating that the firm was prepared to finance any ...

    Article : 42 words
  59. BERLIN REPORT.

    A Berlin communique states :—The artillery activity from the coast to Ancre Brook has increased in strength. Fighting was continued from Ancre Brook ...

    Article : 86 words
  60. GERMANY'S HARVEST DOUBTFUL.

    The "Vossiche Zeitung," in an article dealing with the prospects of the harvest, fears that the rain will delay the crops, and expresses uneasiness with regard to ...

    Article : 37 words
  61. COLLIERY FATALITY.

    William Shaw, who was injured on Monday last at the South Wallarah Colliery, died in the Wallsend Hospital on Thursday. ...

    Article : 120 words
  62. THE AMERICAN VIEW.

    The New York newspapers comment guardedly on the Russo-Japanese treaty, which is believed to be a momentous and vitally important document, and dynamic ...

    Article : 63 words
  63. AUSTRALIAN WOOL.

    There is good authority for believing that the Government is carefully watching the importation of Australian wool to Italy, where considerable quantities have ...

    Article : 319 words
  64. THE BRITISH WOUNDED.

    There are remarkable scenes daily on the arrival of wounded at Charing Cross. Hitherto the crowd has remained silent, but the stories of gallantry at the Ancre ...

    Article : 78 words
  65. NEWCASTLE POSTAL EMPLOYEES.

    A roll of honour has been erected in the Post Office, Newcastle, containing the names of thirty-six officers, who have enlisted with the Expeditionary Forces ...

    Article : 257 words
  66. Advertising

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    Advertising : 118 words
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