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  2. PROHIBITION.

    Interesting Impressions on the prohibition movement in America were given yesterday by Mr. H. P. Williams, who returned by the Makura after six months in Canada and ...

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  3. INDUSTRIALISTS.

    The conference arranged by the Industrialist or extremist Section of the Australian Labour party was held at the Trades Hall on Saturday and yesterday, when about 200 delegates ...

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  4. LATE CABLE NEWS.

    Mr. W. M. Hughes arrived here yesterday. Owing to the unexpectedly early arrival of the ship the arrangements for a public official welcome at the docks miscarried. The ...

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  5. COUNCIL OF FIVE.

    The Council of Five has granted the Austrians an extension of a week to submit observations on the Peace Treaty. The Council has decided again to order ...

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  6. EMPIRE ARMIES.

    Lient-General Sir John Monash, who was Interviewed by the "Daily Telegraph," emphasised the necessity for co-ordinated training of the armies of the Empire. ...

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  7. COAL DEADLOCK.

    A conference between the Yorkshire miners and the coalowners failed to settle the dispute. The deadlock has dismayed the public, who ...

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  8. AFGHANISTAN.

    The president of the Afghan delegation. In reply to Sir Hamilton Grant, laid stress on the fact that Afghanistan was firm in its friendship, and had never violated it, and ...

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  9. IN RUSSIA.

    The War Office states that General Denikin, In South Russia, has had a great victory, capturing Kamish, with 5000 prisoners and many guns. He pursued the fleeing enemy ...

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  10. NATIONAL PROSPERITY.

    King George received deputations from the London County Council, Nonconformist ministers, and English Presbyterian ministers. Each presented an address of congratulation ...

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  11. GERMANY'S DEBT.

    M. Kiotz (Finance. Minister) has Informed the Peace Committee of the Chamber of Deputies that the total owing by Germany, including the cost of the war, was over one ...

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  12. BRITISH ARMY VOTE.

    The House of Commons agreed to the Army Vote. Mr. J. H. Thomas (Labour), referring to The Triple Alliance ballot, said the workers ...

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  13. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Among matters to be submitted to the forthcoming Nationalist Congress are resolutions protesting against the acceptance by the Union of the German South-west African ...

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  14. A.I.F. IN ENGLAND.

    The Australian depots in England are about to be closed except Sutton Veny, which will be the final assembly base. There are 1500 Australians still in France ...

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  15. SALE OF LINERS.

    Britain has notified Holland that she cannot recognise the sale of two 20,000-ton HamburgAmerican linera sold to a Dutch firm from Germany, as they fall within the armistice, ...

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  16. FIRES.

    Last night a fire broke out in the premises occupied by Ludowici and Sons, Ltd., who carry on the business of leather manufacturers and importers in York-street, city. ...

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  17. ARMENIA.

    The Australian Press Association reports that the withdrawal of British troops from the Russian Armenian Republic has been followed by serious fighting between the ...

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  18. SCAPA FLOW.

    Mr. Bonar Law stated in the House of Commons that the Peace Conference had not decided the fate of the Gooben or the salved German warships at Scapa Flow. The ...

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  19. ORGY OF EXPENDITURE.

    Lord Askwith has written a remarkable letter to the newspapers, indicting Mr. Lloyd George's opportunist prodigality, with which he has imbued his colossal staff of civil ...

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  20. ACROSS THE THEISS.

    A Bucharest message says the Roumanians completely defeated the Hungarians In the Theiss region. Much booty and many prisoners were taken. ...

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  21. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Labour party discussed a motion repudiating direct action, but failed to reach a definite conclusion. As the result of the increased scale of ...

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  22. WAR HONOURS.

    The Government will move a vote of thanks to the forces and auxiliary services in the House of Commons and the House of Lords on Wednesday, and will also announce honours ...

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  23. LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

    The "New York Times" correspondent at Washington reports that Mr. Charles E. Hughes, the unsuccessful Presidential candidate at last elections, has communicated with ...

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  24. OFFICERS' PROSPECTS.'

    The necessity for retaining in London senior staff officers for clearing up the Australian repatriation work has aroused apprehension among the officers regarding their future ...

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  25. POLICE STRIKE.

    The National Union of Police has called a strike in protest against the Government's bill prohibiting the police from joining a trade union. ...

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  26. DWELLING DAMAGED BY FIRE.

    A dwelling occupied by Mr. D. W. Davis, at Hill-street, Five Dock, was severely damaged by fire yesterday morning. The outbreak was caused through a pot of tar boiling over. The ...

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  27. AVIATION.

    Mr. Roland Rohlfs, the Curtiss aeroplane firm's test pilot, attained a height of 30,700ft, which it is believed will be the official altitude record. ...

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  28. "BEEBY'S" ACT.

    The A.M.A. yesterday afternoon passed the following resolutions in connection with the strike:—(1) "That, the F.E.D. and F.A. be written to asking them to receive a ...

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  29. GERMAN COLLAPSE.

    Weimar advices state that a White Book has been published, Including all documents relating to the collapse of the German Army, 90 days preceding the armistice. The ...

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  30. GERMAN METAL PRODUCTS.

    Rotterdam papers announce an agreement between an Important British syndicate and a Dutch company, with the object of securing the wholesale purchase of German metal ...

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  31. FRENCH BIRTH-RATE.

    A Paris message says the decline of the French birth-rate continues to excite public discussion. A congress to consider the problem will meet at Nancy in-September in order ...

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  32. MARSHAL FOCH.

    The King has made Marshal Foch a FieldMarshal of the British Army. Marshal Foch, when receiving the freedom of the City of London, reviewed the campaign ...

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  33. RESTAURANT SUGAR.

    Mr. George H. Baillie, secretary of the Caterers and Restaurant Keepers' Association, writes:— The majority of our restaurants are in ...

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  34. COMMONWEALTH LINE.

    Mr. Larkin (manager of the Commonwealth Line) has signed contracts for building two Commonwealth steamers, making five now being constructed in Britain. ...

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  35. HINDENBURG'S VIEWS.

    The correspondent of the "New York Sun" at Hanover interviewed Hindenburg, who said that if the trial of the ex-Kaiser was held it would violate International law, and ...

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  36. AMERICAN SEAMEN.

    After a strike lasting three weeks, the seamen have agreed to a settlement whereby they get an eight-hour day, increased pay, and a three-watch system at sea. ...

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  37. WOMEN AND HOUSE OF LORDS.

    Dealing with the Sex Disqualification Removal Bill, the House of Lords rejected the admissibility of peeresses. The Government left the question open. ...

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  38. TRADE WITH FRANCE.

    One of the first results of the visit of the French Mission to Australia is the formation of a limited company in Paris, called the Comptoir Australian Produce. Among the ...

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  39. SPORT ABROAD.

    The Australian XI. played Surrey on Kennington Oval on a good wicket. Five Surrey wickets fell for 26, Gregory taking three. Scores:—Australian XI., 436 (Collins 95, ...

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  40. JAPANESE. WAGES RISE.

    A Tokio report states that Japanese workers In many trades under threat of striking have secured an increase in wages ranging from 20 to 60 per cent., and a general reduction of ...

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  41. GERMANS IN BRITAIN.

    Mr. Shortt (Home Secretary) stated in the House of Commons that 11,750 Germans, male and female, now in Britain, had been exempted, from repatriation. ...

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  42. SOUTH MINE FIRE.

    At a special meeting the A.M.A. carried the following resolution:—"That we, the members of this association, absolutely resent the statement made by Mr. Wainwright, ...

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  43. MILITARY SCANDAL.

    The Violet Douglas Pennant case,.which has been agitating political circles for many months has taken a dramatic turn. The House of Lords has decided by 69 votes to ...

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  44. STRIKES IN BERLIN.

    A Berlin message states that 180,000 workers in Berlin are in receipt of out-of-work pay. Strikes, involving tens of thousands, are of daily occurrence. There is a serious ...

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  45. PEARLERS' STRIKE.

    A telegram from Thursday Island states that trouble has arisen in the pearl-shelling industry through Japanese crows and tenders asking for 25/ more monthly, bringing their ...

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  46. CAPETOWN TRAM STRIKE.

    The Capetown tram strike has developed unfavourably consequent on a deadlock regarding terms. The Federation of Trades carried a resolution to seek the advice of all ...

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  47. RADICAL PAPERS APOLOGISE.

    Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Mr. Walter Long, Sir Eric Geddes, and Sir Auckland Geddes, have Issued writs for alleged libel against the "Daily News" for publishing statements ...

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  48. A BOGUS V.C. HERO.

    Sir,—In reference to your report under the above heading of a case at the Central Police Court on July 31, in which Charles Leary was fined for having unlawfully worn the ribbon ...

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  49. MR. HUGHES AND PARTY.

    Mr. W. M. Hughes, Sir Joseph, Cook, and party, who arrived yesterday morning by the Ex-German liner Friedrichsruhe, were met at the docks by General Botha, the ...

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  50. STEAMER LLEWELLYN.

    The Florant, which has been searching for the Llewellyn, arrived here yesterday. The master stated, according to the wreckage found, there is no doubt that the Llewellyn ...

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  51. ITALIAN ELECTORAL REFORM.

    A Rome report states that after a debate extending over 20 days the Italian Chamber of Deputies approved of electoral reform, embodying proportional representation. ...

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  52. MR. HUGHES'S. CHAUFFEUR.

    As the sequel to a car containing Mr. Hughes injuring a man at Brentford, Mr. Hughes's chauffeur was lined 40/ for dangerous driving. despite a letter from Mr. Hughes stating that ...

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  53. KING CHIEF OF THE R.A.F.

    The King has assumed the title of Chief of the Royal Air Force, and has also approved of alterations in the titles of commissioned ranks. Marshal of the air corresponds to ...

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  54. BIG GERMAN GUN.

    With reference to the statement sent by cable from London that the 11-inch German gun which shelled Amiens is to remain permanently In Sydney, Mr. Glynn, the Minister ...

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  55. TROPHIES FOR AUSTRALIA.

    Two hundred cases of trophies from France are being shipped to Australia by the Baramba; also the trophies forming the war ...

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  56. OPERA IN LONDON.

    The opera season closed with a gala performance for the benefit of officers families. The house was draped with Allied flags. There was a brilliant gathering, including the ...

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  57. WAR MEDAL FOR SEAMEN.

    The British War Medal will also be granted to British and oversea mercantile mariners. Including pilots, fishermen, and crews of pilot boats, the qualifying period being six months ...

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  58. AUSTRALIAN WINE.

    The Commonwealth Wine Company has secured the output of Graham's, Rutherglen, and Lindeman's vineyard, and proposes to acquire other Australian wine properties. ...

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