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  2. German Destroyer Sunk.

    A German destroyer has been sunk near Schiermonnikoog Island, off the coast of Holland. The Central News Agency mentions the presence of two ...

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  3. Austrian Calamity.

    The “Messagero” reports that four Austrian torpedoers and two destroyers were sunk by Austrian mines, and nearly all their crew perished. ...

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  4. The Russian Army.

    Advices from East Prussia show that the Germans reinforced from Konigsberg, are offering stubborn resistance on the Wladizlawovo-Rachka ...

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  5. EUROPEAN WAR.

    AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE STATES:— THE BATTLE ON THE LEFT CONTINUES, WITH GREAT VIOLENCE. ...

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  6. GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL CONCERT.

    By advertisement elsewhere it is announced that a concert under the auspices of the Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School is to be given in St. ...

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  7. HOLIDAYS PROCLAIMED.

    The following holidays have been proclaimed:—Saturday, the day appointed for holding the patriotic sports meeting at Flagstone Creek, ...

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  8. AUSTRIAN DETACHMENT DEFEATED.

    The Russians defeated an Austrian detachment to the west of Sanokol Pass, in the Carpathians, and captured a number of guns and ...

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  9. Submarine Victory.

    Submarine E9 sighted two destroyers at the mouth of the Ems on Monday morning. She remained submerged till she got at comparatively short range, ...

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  10. OUR POLICE FORCE.

    The report of the Commissioner of Police for the year 1913 was tabled in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon. This states that the ...

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  11. LONDON WOOL SALES.

    At the wool sales to-day, there was better competition for merinos. ...

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  12. Germans Caught Sleeping.

    The Russians at Roczki, to the northward of Augustow, in Russian Poland, discovered at night time, during a tremendous fall of rain, that the ...

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  13. Export of Wool.

    The Board of Trade announces that they are prepared to great licenses for the export of wool, especially merinos provided that there can be proved ...

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  14. Furious Fighting.

    The fighting between the Belgians and the Germans on Tuesday was of a most furious character. The Germans advanced between the outer forts, but ...

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  15. Latest Communique.

    A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT MID-NIGHT STATES:— EXCEPT ON THE TWO WINGS, WHERE GERMAN ATTACKS WERE ...

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  16. German Ships Sunk.

    It is reported that the German cruiser Cormoran and two gun-boats were sunk at Kiao-chau. ...

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  17. JAPANESE FORCE,

    The "Politiken" publishes a story in regard to Japanese troops leaving Danaberg for Vilna. The author of the story states that a railway official ...

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  18. ENGINEERS' AWARD.

    In the matter of an appeal from the award of the Mechanical Engineers’ Board for the South-eastern division by the Amalgamated Society ...

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  19. Australian Light Horse.

    A cablegram has been received from the British Army Council, accepting the offer of the Commonwealth Government of a brigade of 2000 Light ...

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  20. STRUCK THREE MINES.

    The Ardmount struck three British mines, but only sunk after striking the third. ...

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  21. RELIEVING DISTRESS.

    In referring to the assistance being given Northern miners by the Mines Department, the Minister (the Hon. J. G. Appel) mentioned on Wednesday ...

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  22. SAXE-COBURG THRONE.

    The Diet of Saxe-Colurg passed a resolution requesting the Government to draft a bill to alter the succession laws, in order to exclude foreign royal ...

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  23. Capturing Trade.

    Lord Desborough, on behalf of the Imperial Council of Commerce, has circularised the Chamber of Commerce of the Empire inviting suggestions for ...

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  24. ENGLISH TRAWLER BLOWN UP.

    Ah English trawler was blown up by a mine in the North Sea. Seven men perished, and three survived, of whom two were severely injured. ...

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  25. Austrian Command.

    Archduke Joseph Ferdinand has been appointed to the command held by Gen. von Auffenberg. There is much popular indignation ...

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  26. SMALL DEBTS COURT.

    In the Small Debts Court, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. J. Stewart Berge (Police Magistrate), verdicts for the plaintiffs by ...

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  27. Canadian Contingent.

    The first Canadian contingent has arrived in England, and is proceeding to an inland training camp. ...

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  28. THE STOLEN SUBMARINE.

    The Russian Ambassador states that the submarine stolen by Capt. Balloni was built for Russia, but at the outbreak of the war Russia asked the ...

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  29. SUPPLIES FOR BELLIGERENT WAR-SHIPS.

    The Federal Grand Jury will week consider the evidence against two foreign houses, accused of supplying cargo intended for belligerent cruisers ...

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  30. Aerial Duel.

    The French infantry at Gonchez momentarily quitted the trenches, and watched an aerial duel between French and German aeroplanes. One of the ...

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  31. Fighting in Belgium.

    Numerous skirmishes took place on Wednesday, in the environs of Ypres, in the southern part of Western Flanders. ...

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  32. Federal Parliament.

    The Federal Parliament was opened to-day, with the usual ceremonials. The Governor-General's speech referred to the assumption of office by ...

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  33. Bombardment of Papeete.

    Papeete advices state that the bombardment caused considerable damage. Two vessels were sunk, and many business houses and residences were ...

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  34. Canada's Offer.

    Col. the Hon. Sam. Hughes (Canadian Minister for Militia) declares that Canada was able and willing to send half-a-million fighting men ...

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  35. OCCUPATION OF YAP.

    According to German reports the Japanese have occupied Yap in the Caroline Islands. ...

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  36. Italy's Opportunity.

    Mr. Hindman, in a letter to the “Messagero,” reminds Italy that Cavoure, by sending troops to the Crimea, thus secured for Italy a seat ...

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  37. BELGIAN CAPITAL AGAIN SHIFTED.

    The foreign diplomats, accompanied by the Belgian Ministers, have arrived at Ostend. ...

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  38. German Right Reinforced.

    The "Daily Mail's" Ostend, correspondent states that two German army corps reinforced the German right, and the country around Poperinghe and ...

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  39. Canadian Germans.

    The inhabitants of Berlin (Ottowa), of whom 1200 are of German descent, have collected £15,000 towards the national patriotic fund. They have cabled ...

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  40. Red Cross Assistance.

    In response to appeals to the public, about 100 motor ambulances have already been given to the Red Cross Society. These ambulances are one of ...

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  41. Austrian Army

    The "Corriere de la Sera" confirms the report that the Austrian army is entirely under the control of the German staff. Notwithstanding Imperial ...

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  42. Bombardment of Antwerp.

    A cable from the High Commissioner states that the military Governor of Antwerp announces that the bombardment of the city is imminent. ...

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  43. Fear of Bombs in London.

    Many private houses in London are insuring at 3s 6d per cent at Lloyd’s against bombs. Lives can be insured at 1s 6d per cent. ...

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  44. WHEAT MARKET.

    The wheat market is firm but inactive, and sellers occasionally ask 3d per 480lb more. The quotation in Chicago for December wheat is 107¼ ...

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  45. New Zealand Contingent,

    The New Zealanders arrived in England, and have gone into camp at Salisbury Plains. The High Commissioner for New Zealand (the Hon. T. ...

    Article : 83 words
  46. Outlook in Britain.

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer (the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George), addressing a deputation from the Workers’ National Committee, chiefly composed ...

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  47. Crown Prince's Pillage.

    A German official indignantly denies the statement by the Baroness de Baye, that the German Crown Prince, who stayed at her chateau at Champenbert ...

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  48. House of Representatives.

    In the House of Representatives, After the members were sworn in, Mr. Laird Smith (Tas.), proposed Mr. M’Donald (Q), as Speaker, and ...

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  49. GERMAN RETREAT FROM RUSSIAN FRONTIER.

    Massages from Petrograd state that the railways in East Prussia are congested, owing to the conveyance of the retreating Germans. Several ...

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  50. German Cavalry.

    German cavalry, with artillery, reached Courtrai, on Tuesday, from Metz, via Liege. The troops had been without food for 48 hours. ...

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  51. The Opposing Enemy.

    A communique which has been issued states: The force engaged against us consists of 23 active army corps, 18 ...

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  52. TALLOW MARKET.

    At the weekly sales of tallow to-day 1763 casks were offered, and 76[?] were sold. The prices realised were: Mutton tallow, fine 36s 6d per cwt; ...

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  53. Senate.

    The Senators having been sworn in, before the Chief Justice, Senator Givens (Q.), was re-elected President without opposition, and was ...

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  54. QUICK-FIRER AND AMBULANCE.

    Mr. Richard Staples Brown, of Bampton, Oxfordshire, has presented the New Zealand expeditionary force with a quick-firer, and Mr. George ...

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  55. GERMANS IN CHINA.

    The Germans at Tainafu are in serious plight from lack of food. Many Chinese are acting as German spies. ...

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  56. BOARDS OF TRADE RETURNS, DECREASED TRADE.

    The Board of Trade returns show a decrease of £16,303,786 for the month of September: imports, a decrease of £15,750,763; and re-exports, a ...

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  57. EXPORTS PROHIBITED.

    Exportation of the following articles has been prohibited: Hempen cordage, woollen blankets, hides, pig skins, and leather. ...

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  58. WHEAT TRADE QUIET.

    The wheat trade was quiet, with little change in prices. ...

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