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  2. GENERAL WAR NEWS

    The Navy League, in a manifesto, says: "The strength, fighting capacity and general efficiency of the British Navy stand on a higher level to-day than was ever ...

    Article : 77 words
  3. GOOD WORK.

    The British fleet has done splendid work off the Belgian coast by shelling the German troopsa as they were constructing trenches. ...

    Article : 173 words
  4. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 24 words
  5. STATE PARLIAMENT

    Reference was again made to the seed wheat question in the Assembly to-night. The Minister for Agriculture, replying to a question, said seed wheat would be ...

    Article : 769 words
  6. TOO NEAR THE SEA

    Fire from British warships, on the coast near Ostend raked the villages to the southward of Middlekerke and dropped heavy shells at the rear of the Germans. ...

    Article : 193 words
  7. LATE TELEGRAMS

    A deputation interviewed the Minister for Customs to-day and urged that the duty of £1 per ton on fodder should be rebated during the drought as the only ...

    Article : 117 words
  8. THE LATEST

    The "Daily Chronicle" publishes messages from Milan and Venice, stating that many Austrian troops were removed from the Italian frontier, ostensibly to fight the ...

    Article : 57 words
  9. THE TAMWORTH DAILY OBSERVER.

    The war is being used as a cloak tor more than a few of the sins of the New South Wales Government. The long-deferred statement of Mr. Holman is a clear ...

    Article : 1,072 words
  10. EMDEN AGAIN BUSY.

    It is reported that the German cruiser Emden sunk five small British merchant steamers and captured another. The steamers destroyed were the Bermohr, ...

    Article : 111 words
  11. GARRISON AT ANTWERP CURTAILED.

    Germany has curtailed the garrison at Antwerp and seat the machine guns to the front. The water supply has been restored and ...

    Article : 71 words
  12. "HERE IS A BURGLARI"

    Agnes Plammer was charged at the Police Court with having shot at Alfred Plummer with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. ...

    Article : 96 words
  13. DECISIVE VICTORY EXPECTED.

    The success of the allies at Estaires has forced a pronounced modification of the plans of the Germans, and France is confidently awaiting news of a decisive victory. ...

    Article : 62 words
  14. PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL.

    There is much comment regarding Russia's sacrifice of ninety millions sterling received from the spirit monopoly. Regarding the diminution of crime which ...

    Article : 62 words
  15. PORTUGUESE LOYALISTS.

    It is reported that Portuguese Loyalists are making an effort to prevent the Government assisting Great Britain against Germany and have sent circulars to the ...

    Article : 64 words
  16. GERMANS COMMANDEERING FOOD.

    It is reported that Germans in Brussels and environs, and touring the country in motor cars, selling food and sending it to Germany. ...

    Article : 37 words
  17. MOONEE VALLEY CUP.

    Following are the final acceptances for the Moonee Valley Cup:—Al[?]conner, Gold B[?]w, Greek Fire, Lochane, Eubulus, Owen Rowe, Mirabilite, Amata, Gladwyn, The ...

    Article : 45 words
  18. GERMANY'S VIOLENT ATTACKS.

    A communique says: "The enemy's attacks were particularly violent at Ne[?]port, D[?]xonne and Labasse. "All the attacks were vigorously ...

    Article : 37 words
  19. FRENCH SURGEON'S HEAVY FEE.

    Dr. Vernon, a celebrated French surgeon, offered to perform an operation on a wounded German Prince at Epernmay on the condition that he was paid whatever be ...

    Article : 77 words
  20. AT THE SCENE OF THE WAR.

    "I shall never forget our flight through France, rushing through at the rate of about 70 miles an hour and within one hour of the fighting line of the enemy, an ...

    Article : 844 words
  21. "PARTIAL ADVANTAGE."

    Reports from Russia concerning the fighting in Poland and Galicia state that near Warsaw and Przemysl the Russians have gained a partial advantage. ...

    Article : 34 words
  22. INTERFERING WITH GERMANS.

    A movement to interfere with the Germans at the Melbourne University is condemned by the Vice-Chancellor. He remarked, "We have a good many ...

    Article : 68 words
  23. COURTAIX OCCUPIED BY ALLIES.

    The allies have occupied Courtaix. ...

    Article : 11 words
  24. GERMAN OFFICERS IN AUSTRIAN ARMY.

    German officers are assuming higher commands in the Austrian army. ...

    Article : 18 words
  25. NAVAL MYSTERY.

    A submarine of unknown nationality discharged two torpedoes at a Danish submarine, near Catta[?]t. The projectiles missed and exploded on ...

    Article : 37 words
  26. GERMAN-OWNED MINES CONFISCATED.

    The Council of Ministers decided to confiscate the Deelette mines, belonging to the German Thyss[?] Company. ...

    Article : 23 words
  27. ZEPPELIN SHEDS IN BELGIUM.

    The Germans are reported to be building four sheds in Antwerp for the accommodation of Zeppelin airships. Three other sheds for similar purposes ...

    Article : 36 words
  28. EQUALITY FOR JAPAN.

    There is unmeasured satisfaction in Japan over the British assurance that Japan will have a vote in the peace negotiations. It is felt that Japan will occupy a seat ...

    Article : 52 words
  29. VON MOLTKE'S SON KILLED.

    The son of General Von Moltke, Commander-in-Chief of the German army, has been killed. ...

    Article : 25 words
  30. GERMANS AND AUSTRIANS.

    An important step has been taken by the Federal Government to prevent masquerading of enemy aliens as British sympathisers. ...

    Article : 77 words
  31. REFUGEES RETURN TO ANTWERP.

    Seventeen thousand refugees have returned to Antwerp and the shops are re-opening. ...

    Article : 21 words
  32. EARLIER CABLES.

    French newspapers pay a tribute to the remarkable work performed by British engineers in repairing an important railway bridge which the enemy had destroyed ...

    Article : 57 words
  33. GERMAN WOUNDED LEAVE BRUGES.

    Four hundred railway carriages left Bruges with German wounded. ...

    Article : 16 words
  34. TRAFALGAR DAY.

    There were enthusiastic celebrations on Trafalgar Day throughout Great Britain. ...

    Article : 17 words
  35. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the Senate to-day the Minister for Defence told Senator Mullan that social or political considerations did not affect the granting of exemptions from military ...

    Article : 127 words
  36. BOMBARDMENT OF ANTIVARI.

    The Austrian Fleet again bombarded Antivari, damaging several warehouses. Subsequently the allied fleet compelled the Austrian ships to flee and take refuge at ...

    Article : 41 words
  37. AMENDED DEFAMATION ACT.

    The Attorney-General assured the Country Press conference this afternoon that when the Government resumed its ordinary programme the Defamation Act would be ...

    Article : 39 words
  38. BRITISH BATTERY'S FEAT.

    Survivors of L Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery performed one of the most heroic deeds of the war near Complegne during the retreat. ...

    Article : 152 words
  39. REBELLION IN SOMALILAND.

    The Government states there is no foundation for the report circulated that a rebellion has broken out in Somaliland and that a number of British officials have been ...

    Article : 41 words
  40. BRUTAL ASSAULT ON CONSTABLE.

    While Mounted-Constable Clifford had a man under arrest on a charge of breaking into a church and stealing, a man named George Hayes interfered and pulled the ...

    Article : 68 words
  41. THE BUDGET SPEECH.

    In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday night Mr. Wade characterised the Premier's speech as a very astute mingling of two entirely different factors. ...

    Article : 297 words
  42. FALL IN BRITISH CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.

    British Customs receipts last week fell by nearly 60 per cent. ...

    Article : 21 words
  43. THE RAILWAYS.

    The report of the Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways on the quarter ended September 30 shows an increase in earnings over the corresponding ...

    Article : 120 words
  44. WAR MATERIAL FROM CANADA.

    Britain, France and Russia are placing large contracts in Canada for supplies of war material. ...

    Article : 21 words
  45. SLY GROG SELLING.

    George Toomay was fined £30 in default three months' gaol at the Blayney Police Court to-day on a charge of sly grog selling at Newbridge deviation works. ...

    Article : 31 words
  46. BRITISH TROOPS.

    Lieut-General sir Douglas Haig, in a letter to a friend in England, writes:—"We had the hardest time, but nothing in our history has surpassed the soldierly quality ...

    Article : 30 words
  47. INTERPRETERS AT THE FRONT.

    The staff of interpreters under General French, Commander of the British forces in France, now total 600. ...

    Article : 29 words
  48. SENTENCED TO DEATH.

    Antonio Soro was sentenced to death in Melbourne for the wilful murder at Patricia Bickett, a school teacher. ...

    Article : 26 words
  49. WITHDRAWALS FROM OTTOMAN BANK.

    Business-men closely identified with Turkish affairs are withdrawing their money from the branch of the Imperial Ottoman Bank in London. ...

    Article : 38 words
  50. FOR LIBERTY AND FREEDOM.

    Colonel Braund, M.L.A., in a parting letter to his electorate states: "It is sinc[?]ly hoped that the effort, which our nation and Empire are now making for liberty and ...

    Article : 113 words
  51. SAD TRAGEDY.

    The cottage of Mr. W. Bowen, a well-known public school teacher at Saumarets Ponds, was the scene of a shocking tragedy on Tuesday at midday. Owing to the careless ...

    Article : 195 words
  52. COST OF WAR TO BRITAIN.

    The war last week cost Britain eight [?] a quarter millions. A further increase is expected owing to the addition to the forces in the [?]ld. ...

    Article : 37 words
  53. BURGLARS SCARED.

    Burglars attempted to get into Gilzean's tailor's shop at Glehe this morning. Gilzean was awakened by a noise and securing a revolver crept out into the ...

    Article : 53 words
  54. CZAR'S PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL.

    The Czar's determination to permanently prohibit the sale by the Government of alcohol in Russia means of loss in revenue of £93,000,000 a year. ...

    Article : 25 words
  55. AIR RAID ON ENGLAND.

    The Berlin correspondent of the newspaper "De Tjid" says the Germans are depressed by the [?] of the Al[?]e struggle, which the capture of Antwerp ...

    Article : 13 words
  56. ARMIDALE NEWS.

    The total to the credit of the Armidale Patriotic Fund is now £18[?]1/4/[?]. A patriotic social at Dangarsleigh yielded another £[?]0. In all something like £100 ...

    Article : 55 words
  57. WOMEN'S FRANCHISE IN NEW ZEALAND.

    By 30 votes to 14, the New Zealand House of Representatives inserted an amendment in the Legislative Council Reforms Bill making women eligible to vote in the ...

    Article : 32 words
  58. MR. HOLMAN GRATHFIED.

    Mr. Holman is gratifled at the reception accorded his budget by members of Parliament and the press. ...

    Article : 22 words
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