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  2. THE WEATHER.

    Unsettled, thundery, with rain; increasing temperatures; N.E. winds. THE DAILY OBSERVER. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1918. ...

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  3. LATE TELEGRAMS.

    A terrible tragedy occurred at Alexandria this morning. It appears that Mrs. McGill, hearing moaning sounds coming from an adjoining stable, investigated ...

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  4. THE WAR.

    Washington reports: General Gugleil Moth, attache to the Italian Embassy, says: An Italian offensive in the Alps is imminent. The Italians ...

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  5. WESTERN BATTLE

    The French have occupied Lassigny. All hostile positions on the western outskirts of Bray and ...

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  6. THE LATEST.

    The Canadian official correspondent says: During the advance of a squadron of Canadian tanks, a Scottish piper from Manitoba on the leading tank ...

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  7. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    In the Legislative Assembly, the "Acting-Premier was asked whether his attention had been called to the statements of one of the witnesses at the ...

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  8. RUSSIAN CRISIS.

    Helsingfors reports that the German troops are marching on Petrograd. VANCOUVER, Wednesday. ...

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  9. What the Allies Have Gained.

    The triumphal rush of the Allies on the Amiens front, due to the success of the surprise attack made by the French and British on August 8, has reached ...

    Article : 604 words
  10. PALESTINE CAMPAIGN.

    An official message from Palestine says:—On the night of August 12 we raided, successfully, various points on a ten mile frontage astride the ...

    Article : 123 words
  11. PAYING FOR SPORT.

    A large deputation or the racing bodies throughout =the state protested to the Chief Railway Commissioner against the new charge for the carriage of ...

    Article : 147 words
  12. "Little Switzerland."

    Reuter's correspondent at French headquarters wrote on August at p.m. In the Thiescourt Massif, two key points for the French are St. Claude and ...

    Article : 216 words
  13. King Visits Australians.

    To-day the King visited the Australian corps. After seeing the field or the great attack and the site of the famous ...

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  14. Pursuit of the Enemy.

    Reuter's correspondent at French headquarters wrote on August 12, in the evening: Our pursuit of the German retreat has reached a point of momentany ...

    Article : 190 words
  15. EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA.

    Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent reports: A message from Vienna says that the Emperor Karl has proceeded to the German main headquarters. He is ...

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  16. A "PALTRY PITTANCE."

    In the Victorian Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Lemmon said the time had come when an increased salary for members should be considered. ...

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  17. The Opening Attack.

    The Australians captured about 60 Germans near Lihons. The French, have now captured about 8000 prisoners, rounded up by the ...

    Article : 256 words
  18. BATTLE WITH U BOAT.

    Another-British freighter has arrived, after battling with a submarine off the Long Island coast. A consort steamer attended the submarine, getting into the ...

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  19. Von Capelle's Successor.

    Reuter's Amsterdam corresponded says: The "Weder Zeitung" stales a[?]thoritatively that Vice-Admiral Be is succeeding Admiral Von Capelle a ...

    Article : 90 words
  20. ITALIAN SUCCESSES.

    An Italian official report says:—Under effective concentrations of artillery fire in the Tonale region, we carried out thrusts, and occupied Mount Montello ...

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  21. NEW MILITARY REGULATIONS.

    A new military regulation provides that men from, the A.I.F. on furlough from abroad are to be allowed full pay during furlough, and for any additional ...

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  22. U.S.A. ARMY GROWING.

    General March, United States Chief of Staff, announced that there are 31 complete American divisions in France, totalling 1,400,000. ...

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  23. IMPERIAL WAR CABINET.

    The Press Bureau reports: The Prime Minister has telegraphed Sir Douglas Haig: "The Imperial War Cabinet send their warmest congratulations on the ...

    Article : 60 words
  24. GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    A wireless German official message reports: The enemy attacked westward and south-westyard of Lassigny. His attack astride Canny broke down under fire. ...

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  25. ENGINEERS ON STRIKE.

    The Melbourne engineers on ,strike claim that the decision of the Industrial Disputes Committee of the Trades Hall to allow the affiliated unionists to ...

    Article : 64 words
  26. British Luxury Tax.

    The discussion on the Luxury Committee's report vies with the day's war ten in popular interest. It was received will mixed approval, tolerance, and scoffing ...

    Article : 148 words
  27. LOCAL OPERATIONS.

    Sir Douglas Haig reports: Local fighting occurred in the neighborhood of Parvillers. We made progress, and took prisoners. ...

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  28. TANKER SUBMARINED.

    The American tanker, Kellog, was submarined off New York harbor. Of the crew, 35 were rescued, and seven killed. ...

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  29. South of the Somme.

    At 11.45 yesterday morning the Germans, who have been thrown into confusion by the sharp attack of the Australian infantry south of the Somme during ...

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  30. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

    A terrible accident took place at Pyrmont to-night. F. Cromack, a laborer, of Pyrmont, was driving a sulky along a road in that suburb, when he collided ...

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  31. British Air Mastery.

    Reuter's correspondent at British Headquarters, states: The airmen on both sides continue to exploit the glorious weather to the fullest, degree. There are ...

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  32. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    In the Legislative Council, Mr. Garland, Minister for Justice, in introducing the Bill providing for an inquiry into the allegations made against the police in ...

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  33. KING'S VISIT TO FRONT.

    Reuter'a Paris correspondent says that the King's tour included visits to Amiens and Villers-Bretonneux, also to the Roye Road, where his Majesty ...

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  34. MEAT CRISIS.

    Retail butchers were the operators at Homebush to-day. Competition, was just as keen as on Monday. It was remarked by some agents at the ...

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  35. Rapid Rush Ended.

    Mr. Thomas states: Stagnancy has placed open warfare on the British [?] Rapid movement is over Whether its Germans are likely to retire further, is ...

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  36. Printing Office Robbery.

    Henry Cook, who was convicted of having robbed the officials of the Government Printing Office, Melbourne, of two bags containing £4471, was sentenced to ...

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  37. Meat Shortage.

    There is no important change in the position governing the meat trade this morning. The supplies at Homebush, however, are a pretty strong indication ...

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  38. JULY'S AIR RECORD.

    During July the Independent Air Force carried out 100 raids, of which 96 were into Germany. They dropped 81 tons of bombs on important military ...

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  39. "ONE BIG UNION."

    Mr. Garden, the Labor Council Secretary, declares that the emancipation of the workers will come through "one big union." He adds that even the most ...

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  40. PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY.

    Judge Wafley in sentencing Henry Cook at the Melbourne Criminal Court, said it would have been a scandal to the administration of justice if the jury had ...

    Article : 148 words
  41. THE NIBBLING PROCESS.

    A French communique reports: Between the Avre and the Oise there was active mutual artillery firing, notably in the Royes-Sur-Matz and Couchy-les-Pot ...

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  42. Huns' Naval Policy.

    The "Times" Naval expert says: respect to the German Admiralty changes Admiral Scheer's recall, indicates a probable change in naval policy. If ...

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  43. SENATOR RUSSELL'S ASSURANCE.

    Senator Russell informed a deputation of the Victorian Master Butchers' Association, that the Government would see there were adequate stock supplies at next ...

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  44. LAST NIGHT OF THE "WHAT OH'S!"

    The final performance of the "What Oh'.s!" Revue Company in the Theatre Royal last night was marked by the same enthusiasm that was so conspicuous a ...

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  45. GASOLINE EXPLOSION.

    Two engineers were severely burnt this morning, through the explosion of a gasoline lamp on the motor schooner Wergeland, which was lying in the harbor. ...

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  46. Butter Shortage.

    Sussex-street merchants stated to-day that the difficulties under which the butter trade is operating, owing to the Government intervention, were augmented ...

    Article : 118 words
  47. Power of Overseas Press.

    Lord Burnham gave a dinner to [?] Dominions' pressmen at the Ritz. In proposing their health he warmly extolled the power and achievements of ...

    Article : 108 words
  48. FOOD PRICES SOARING.

    The State Statistician reports that the prices of meat last month in New South Wales were 60.7 per cent, higher than in July, 1914. Food and groceries were ...

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  49. MARCH TO FREEDOM.

    The March to Freedom column arrived here from Inverell yesterday, and was accorded a very warm reception. It was accompanied by Messrs. John T. Crane ...

    Article : 55 words
  50. HOMEBUSH MARKETS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  51. ESTATES VALUED FOR PROBATE.

    The estate of the late Austin Mack, grazier, of Pallal, near Bingara, was valued for probate at £'104,400. The estate of the late Mrs. Maria Icely ...

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  52. FINED FOR ADULTERATED FOODS

    A number of business firms were heavily fined to-day for selling adulterated foods. ...

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  53. WARILDA CAPTAIN SAVED.

    A cable received this morning stated that Capt, Sim, of the torpedoed steamer has been saved. ...

    Article : 25 words
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