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  2. THE WAR.

    Sir Douglas Haig reports:—South-eastward of Ypres, the enemy's infantry, of a newly-arrived corps, attempted to leave the trenches, but were frustrated. ...

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  3. BALKAN FRONT.

    There has been a great battle on the Balkan front. The Allies have occupied Doiran railway station. ...

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  4. BRAVE TASMANIAN.

    British Headquarters, France, Aug. 11. Fighting on the Australian front, beyond Pozieres, has not ceased since the first attack, although some days it was ...

    Article : 321 words
  5. ITALY'S SUCCESS.

    The latest Italian communique states:— It is reported that the Italians have captured the outer suburbs of Tolmino. On the Carso we crossed the Vallone ...

    Article : 219 words
  6. RUSSIAN PROGRESS

    The latest communique states:—The announcement that General Brussiloff has seized the whole of the Strypa line opposite Tarnopol and Buczacz indicates ...

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  7. ANTI-CONSCRIPTION.

    The third attempt to hold an anti-conscription meeting in Sydney Domain was successful. Considerable interest was manifested, ...

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  8. TURKEY WANTS PEACE

    Constantinople advices state that there are great manifestations in favour of peace. ...

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  9. A WIRELESS FIGHT.

    A message from Berlin states daily wireless messages of battles are sent between the belligerent stations. Italian messages are blocked by more powerful ...

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  10. AUSTRALIAN AIR SQUADRON.

    At a public meeting in the interests of the Australian Air Squadron Fund held on Saturday night at Muswellbrook, Messrs. White Brothers, of Edinglassic and Tucks ...

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  11. BRITAIN'S FINANCES.

    Mr. R. M'Kenna, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in a special interview with a New York "Times" representative in London, enlarged, on the financial survey ...

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  12. NOISELESS HOWITZERS.

    Vienna papers report that the Italians used a new howitzer, almost noiseless. One is not aware it has fired until the shell is almost at the point of ...

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  13. THE STADIUM AND THE WAR.

    Speaking at the services at the Central Hall yesterday afternoon, Dr. Henry, who with Dr. Campbell is conducting a mission in Newcastle, said he hoped the public ...

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  14. CRISIS IN AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.

    All reports received here agree that there is a grave political crisis in Austra-Hungary. The Isonzo disaster has demoralised ...

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  15. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German communique says: "South of Doiran the enemy's weak sham attacks were repulsed. ...

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  16. SINAI CAMPAIGN.

    The War Office publishes the following report from Egypt:—Our mounted men on August 9th heavily pressed 6000 Turks, including a fresh regiment which had out ...

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  17. ITALIANS' FINE FIGHTING.

    The London "Daily Telegraph's" Milan correspondent has had an interview with a Japanese officer, Admiral Akiyama, who watched the attack on Gorizia. ...

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  18. FRENCH SUCCESS.

    The latest communique states: Attacking the third German position on a 6½ kilometre front eastward of Hardecourt to Buscourt on the Somme, our infantry, ...

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  19. LANCE-CORPORAL CHURCHILL.

    Mr. and Mrs. G. Churchill, of Hexham, have received official intimation that their son, Lance-corporal Walter Churchill, was killed in action in France on July 20th. ...

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  20. EVACUATION OF TOLMINO.

    A fierce battle is raging in the Plava sector. The Italians are steadily advancing. The Australians have commenced to ...

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  21. PRIVATE STEWART.

    Word was received on Saturday night by Mrs. Stewart, of Thomas-street, Adamstown, that her son, Private Ronald ("Duff") Stewart, was killed in action. ...

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  22. DOMINION MEMBERS.

    The Dominion members of Parliament at the conclusion of their visit presented Mr. A. J. Balfour, the First Lord of the Admiralty, with an address of thanks for ...

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  23. ITALIAN CHURCH WRECKED.

    The Austrian air raid on Venice did serious damage. The church of Santa Maria di Formosa has been entirely destroyed. ...

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  24. HUNGARIANS ANNIHILATED.

    The Austrians have retired on a line from Ternovo to the Vipacco River, but their heavy artillery has withdrawn further. ...

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  25. CRUSHING DEFEAT.

    General Lawrence's force put out of action at Oren one-third of the invaders. Those who escaped suffered a severe handling by the Territorials. ...

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  26. PRIVATE URANE.

    Word was received in Newcastle on Saturday that Private David Urane had been wounded in France, and was progressing satisfactorily. The news was ...

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  27. BEGINNING OF THE END.

    The "New York Herald" says: "Gorizia is more important to Austria than Verdun is to France. The Austrian people will not be fooled much longer by the ...

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  28. PRIVATE BRIEN.

    Private Harry (Sol.) Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brien, of Wickham, has been killed in action in France. Deceased left Australia in October last. He was a ...

    Article : 37 words
  29. EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES.

    The scheme regulating the exchange by loan to the Government of securities, which was carried out in regard to American securities, has been extended to ...

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  30. THE FALL OF GORIZIA.

    The Italian citizens of Sydney gathered at the Italian Club last night and enthusiastically celebrated the great Italian victory at Gorizia. ...

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  31. CAPTURE OF MONTE SABOTINO.

    The "New York World's" Rome correspondent thus describes the capture of Monte Sabotino. "The Italian commander had driven a long tunnel until close to ...

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  32. PRIVATE A. SMITH.

    Captain Smith, of Parry-street, Newcastle, has received information that his son, Private Alfred Smith, was killed in action in France on July 20. ...

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  33. RAILWAY MEN'S DEMANDS

    The railway men demand a weekly increase of 10s owing to the reduced purchasing power of the sovereign. The demand is made in spite of the ...

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  34. EGYPTIAN REPORT.

    An Egyptian communique says: Our cavalry is in touch with the enemy's rearguard at Hodelhisha, north of Bir el Abd. Our troops were active during the day, ...

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  35. PRIVATE QUINLAN.

    Mrs. Quinlan, of Newcastle East, has received a cable message from her husband, Private Alfred Quinlan, intimating that he had been in action, and is quite well in ...

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  36. CONGRATULATIONS TO ITALY.

    King George telegraphed to King Emanuele, of Italy, congratulating him upon the great success of the Italian troops at Gorizia. ...

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  37. GERMANY AND SWEDEN

    Germany has promised full and immediate satisfaction for torpedoing the Swedish steamers Commerce and Vera. ...

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  38. GERMANS REGROUPING.

    A German communique states:— Extensive fighting has taken place south of Zalocoze. The Russians temporarily gained ground at Bialoglowy and ...

    Article : 79 words
  39. N.S.W. FIELD FORCE FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 186 words
  40. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German communique states:— Strong British attacks between Thiepval and High Wood, also at Guillemont, were repulsed. ...

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  41. TURKISH REPORT.

    An unofficial Turkish communique admits that after a prolonged battle the British captured part of the Turkish left wing in the region of Kantara. ...

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  42. SEIZED GERMAN SHIPS.

    The Portuguese Government will probably retain 16 of the German ships seized in the Tagus and elsewhere, and will hand 64 vessels to England. ...

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  43. GERMAN FLEET AT SEA.

    A Copenhagen newspaper states that a German fleet, including Dreadnoughts, has been seen off Tranderup. ...

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  44. ENTRY INTO GORIZIA.

    There were stirring scenes on the Italian entry into Gorizia. After the first parties had dashed over the fords, the columns of troops followed in perfect ...

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  45. A USELESS RAID.

    Two seaplanes dropped four bombs on Dover, but did no damage. An officer and six men were slightly injured. ...

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  46. THE KAISER WEARY.

    The Kaiser has made a visit to the Somme front. He looked well but weary. He decorated a number of officers, and watched his men doing the goose step. ...

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  47. AUSTRIANS RETREATING.

    An Austrian communique states:— North-east of Stanislau and south-east of Monasteriska the Russians, by bringing up superior forces, achieved some ...

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  48. FRANCE AND BRITAIN.

    A Foreign Office communique states that as the result of an exchange of views between M. Briand and Mr. Lloyd George, it can be stated that complete agreement ...

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  49. THE DECIDING FACTOR.

    The "New York Times" says that man strength will be the decisive factor of the war. The beast information indicates that the ...

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  50. THE DEUTSCHLAND.

    An officer on the French cruiser Amiral Aube reports that the cruiser received a wireless message from a British patrol in the Atlantic saying that she had sunk ...

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  51. METAL INDUSTRY.

    Representatives of the metal interests are highly gratified at the announcement by Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister of Australia, of the Government's action ...

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  52. THE PREVIOUS RAID.

    It is officially stated that there have been two further deaths from Tuesday's raid. The damage to property was slightly ...

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  53. SERVIAN AND MONTENEGRIN FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 102 words
  54. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    A batch of 178 soldiers, of whom 27 were for Queensland, arrived in Sydney yesterday. Most of them were men who, after their experiences at Gallipoli, were ...

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  55. RIOTS IN VIENNA.

    There has been rioting in Vienna, following up the successes of the Russians and Italians against the Austrians. Two regiments were ordered to fire upon ...

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  56. AN OPINION OF AUSTRALIANS.

    The Paris correspondent of "The New York World," describing the fighting on the Somme, says the Australian is more terrific in attack than the French ...

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  57. TRADE AFTER THE WAR.

    The "Saturday Review," in the course of an article, says there is a clear-cut thesis that the best way to prevent post-war German aggression and crime is by ...

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  58. THE GERMAN VIEW.

    The German newspapers make fun of the English air defences. The English, they say, must be awakened night after night by the Zeppelins. ...

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  59. RUSSIA FAITHFUL.

    Mr. Von Sturmer, who has been appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, repudiates the suggestion in certain quarters that his appointment signified a change ...

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  60. A DISCREDITED COMMANDER.

    The Kaiser placed General von Manteufel, the commander of the 14th Corps at the Somme, on the retired list after the British successes. ...

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  61. AUSTRIAN CRUELTY.

    The Austrian commander, General Zeiller, before quitting Gorizia, ordered the inhabitants to proceed to Laiback. Many who were attempting to escape, were ...

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  62. PRIVATE EASTON.

    Mr. James Easton, of Adamstown, received news that his son, Private Thomas Easton, has been killed in action in France. Private Easton was a brother of ...

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  63. TORPEDOERS AT WORK.

    A German submarine shelled the Glasgow steamer San Bernardo in the North Sea. It is believed the steamer sank, but the crew escaped in boats, and was ...

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  64. FIGHTING THE TURKS.

    A Russian communique states: We repulsed the Turkish offensive west of Giumlachan. The enemy was using filed bullets at Askars. Prisoners assert that ...

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  65. GERMAN WAR LOSSES.

    Facts gathered from reliable sources show that the Germans are habitually understating their losses. It is safe to conclude that on an average the German units ...

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  66. ATTACK ON A FACTORY

    Sergeant-major Baron dropped 300lb of high explosives on a powder factory at Rottwell, causing great damage. Several people were killed. ...

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  67. FOR THE BELGIANS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 27 words
  68. GERMAN BOAT SUNK.

    The "Dagons Nyheter" states that a pilot who has arrived at Karliskrona, reports that a submarine attacked twelve German merchantmen convoyed by a ...

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  69. REPARATION FROM GERMANY.

    Sir Edward Carson has given notice of a motion which he intends to move in the House of Commons, urging the Government to consult with the Allies to ...

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  70. 35TH BATT. (NEWCASTLE'S OWN).

    The secretary reports that the Cinderella Patriotic Club has forwarded a variety of tinned goods and other articles, the result of gift evenings, and Mrs. W. ...

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  71. CADORNA'S DIPLOMACY.

    Strong forces of cavalry crossed the river, and the streets of the town were soon full of them. Others are operating over the whole region southwards to ...

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  72. SOUTHERN MINERS OPPOSE.

    There was a mass meeting of miners this afternoon for the purpose of hearing addressee by several speakers against conscription. There was a large body of ...

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  73. PATENTS DECISIONS.

    A hundred and ten Chambers of Commerce are memorialising Mr. Asquith, asking him to appoint a Ministry of Commerce which can take over from the Board of ...

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  74. GERMANY'S DEARTH OF MEN.

    M. Marcel Huttin, writing in the "Echo de Paris," emphasises Germany's bluff in pretending through Karl von Wiegand as her mouthpiece that she is in possession ...

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  75. THE TURKISH STORY.

    A Turkish communique, dated Wednesday, states:—The Russian forces in the Caucasus defending the region of Bitlis and Mush are gradually being driven back ...

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  76. PRISONERS FROM GERMANY.

    Five hundred and sixteen British prisoners have passed en route to Murren. They include 23 officers. ...

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  77. RED CROSS FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  78. MISERY IN GERMANY.

    The Leipsie "Volks Zeitung," reviewing the economic position in Germany, says:—"There in misery everywhere. We must have fewer children for the King of ...

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  79. RUSSIA AND SWEDEN.

    Russia has apologised to Sweden for the torpedoing of the German steamer Cyria in Swedish waters, and has dismissed the submarine commander who was ...

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  80. KUT EL AMARA PRISONERS.

    The British prisoners from Kut el Amara are distributed in groups in the Angola region. They are badly housed, and lack warm ...

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  81. GERMAN BRUTALITY.

    An Australian seaman named Morse, who was the look-out man on the steamer Favonian, which was sunk by a German submarine on the 5th instant, has reached ...

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  82. PROPOSED MARINE CABLE

    The Government is considering the question of laying a direct cable between Russia and America with the Russian end in Northern Lapland. ...

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  83. IN MEMORY OF THE BRAVE.

    August 4th was celebrated in France by doing homage to the British deed. Wreaths were placed on 1500 graves, in the presence of the General commanding ...

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  84. THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

    Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, replying to Mr. Bellairs in the House of Commons, said that he saw no reason to alter the title of the Secretary of State for the ...

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  85. BEER AND SPIRITS.

    During the last four months the consumption of beer has decreased in Britain by 1,505,000 barrels. Spirits have decreased 4,517,000 gallons, compared with ...

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  86. DIVISION OF POLAND.

    Herr von Bethmann Hollweg, the German Imperial Chancellor, and Herr von Jagow, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, have arrived in Vienna to confer with ...

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  87. AMERICA AND MEXICO

    The War Department has ordered the immediate removal towards the Mexican border of 25,000 of the National Guard. ...

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  88. AUSTRIAN LOSSES.

    The Correspondent in Rome of the United Press states:—The Austrians lost more than 50,000 killed and wounded and prisoners in the two days' fighting ...

    Article : 77 words
  89. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 63 words
  90. DARDANELLES COMMISSION.

    A preliminary meeting of the Dardanelles Commission will be held on Tuesday, to arrange the procedure. It is expected that the investigation will ...

    Article : 34 words
  91. AMERICAN WHEAT CROP

    Despite the decline in the wheat yield the Government does not expect a serious shortage in the United States, though the exports will be small. ...

    Article : 32 words
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