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  2. MISSING UNDOLA. GRAVE FEARS FOR SAFETY.

    Fears of the worst were entertained yesterday regarding the overdue collier Undola, which is owned by the Coalcliff Collieries, Ltd. The vessel left Bellambi at 6 o'clock ...

    Article : 668 words
  3. INFLUENZA. POSITION STILL IMPROVING.

    Provided that no ships bring in any fresh cases, the pneumonic influenza epidemic in quarantine gives, every promise of entirely disappearing before long. ...

    Article : 1,632 words
  4. CHRISTMAS EVE. CITY STREETS THRONGED.

    On four successive occasions Christmas Eve had been celebrated in Sydney with the shadow of war still hanging over the world. In such circumstances it was ...

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  5. LATE CABLE NEWS. AIR MASTERY.

    The trial trip took place at Belfast yesterday of Harland and Wolff's aeroplane, which is 92ft long, and has a span of 126ft. She has eight engines, and can remain aloft ...

    Article : 165 words
  6. DEMOBILISATION.

    Mr. W. M. Hughes, in an interview, outlined the Australian demobilisation proposals. Repatriation was a civil matter, he said, yet military control could not be ...

    Article : 130 words
  7. TURMOIL IN BERLIN.

    The Amsterdam correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" says that there were exciting scenes at the sittings of the National Conference of the Soldiers and Workers' ...

    Article : 570 words
  8. PRESIDENT WILSON. LEAGUE OF NATIONS

    This afternoon, for the first time in history, Sorbonne University conferred a degree on a foreigner, when the diploma of Doctor Honoris Causa, specially designed by ...

    Article : 1,148 words
  9. THE GENERAL POSITION.

    The Director of Quarantine, Dr. Cumpston, has been advised by cable message that influenza no longer exists in epidemic form in New Zealand and that comparatively few ...

    Article : 209 words
  10. MUNITION WORKERS.

    Mr. Churchill, addressing a conference of the Trades Unions' Advisory Committee and employers, said that when firing had ceased on the Western front six weeks ago the ...

    Article : 429 words
  11. INTERNAL GERMANY.

    A Copenhagen message says that the People's League Includes Ambassador Bernsdorff. ...

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  12. TRAINEES' CAMP.

    A correspondent who signs himself "Parent" writes that instructions have been issued to certain trainees to enter a threeweeks' training camp on January 2. He adds ...

    Article : 91 words
  13. FOCH AND SOLDIERS' COUNCIL

    The "Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung" states that Marshal Foch, replying to Herr Erzeberger, refused to recognise the Workmen's and Soldiers' Councils. ...

    Article : 27 words
  14. BEHIND NEUTRAL ZONE.

    A Zurich message states that Hindenburg has telegraphed the German Government that he is establishing a new front 10 kilometres behind the neutral zone. The Government ...

    Article : 33 words
  15. SEAS OF GRASS FIRES.

    During the latter end of last week and on Sunday nine fires were raging in these districts, three west of Deniliqui[?], and others south-west and north-west of this town. The ...

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  16. REVOLT IN LITHUANIA.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" telegraphs that the Prussian Lithuanians, who have revolted against Prussian domination, will demand that East ...

    Article : 38 words
  17. QUEENSLAND DISPUTE.

    A conference has been held between representatives of the employees and the companies in connection with the dispute at Ross River and Alligator Creek meatworks. ...

    Article : 128 words
  18. PLANK WASHED UP.

    A message received at police headquarters last night from Wollongong stated that about 4 p.m. yesterday a constable found a plank; on Wollongong beach, three miles north of the ...

    Article : 93 words
  19. CAROLS AT ST. ANDREW'S.

    A bright and interesting carol service was given in St. Andrew's Cathedral last evening, and was well attended. The selection of carols was admirably arranged, and included ...

    Article : 117 words
  20. PROPORTIONAL SYSTEM.

    Judge H. M. Hamilton, Mr. E. B. Harkness (Under-Secretary of the Chief Secretary's Department), and Mr. Horace A. Smith (chief assistant of the Bureau of Statistics), have ...

    Article : 65 words
  21. SOUTH AFRICA.

    A Jobannesburg message states that the Native National Congress adopted an address to the King, expressing gratitude for the Allied victory, emphasising the loyalty of ...

    Article : 183 words
  22. MR. BEEBY IN AMERICA.

    Mr. George Beeby, Minister for Labour in the New South Wales Cabinet, was one of the chief guests at a dinner given at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, by Mr. M. W. Bidwe[?] ...

    Article : 592 words
  23. REVOLT IN LITHUANIA.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says that the Lithuanian Council has announced that the Prussian Lithuanians have revolted against Prussian ...

    Article : 44 words
  24. HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS.

    To-day will be observed as a close holiday. Services will be held in the principal churches. On Boxing Day the Australian Jockey Club ...

    Article : 111 words
  25. MILITARY CONTRACTS.

    An important War Precautions Regulation was issued to-day, giving authority to the Auditor-General to examine the documents of persons, firms, or companies who ...

    Article : 115 words
  26. HAIG'S WELCOME.

    Further reports of the great welcome to Sir Douglas Haig by Londoners state that the chooring was renewed as the carriages turned into St. James-street, Piccadilly, and ...

    Article : 212 words
  27. "BIG" CRICKET.

    After a long spell of inactivity in "big" cricket, interstate games will be revived at the Melbourne Ground on Boxing Day. New South Wales and Victoria will be the peace ...

    Article : 171 words
  28. ENEMY PROPAGANDA.

    The recall of von Eckhardt (German minister in Mexico City) is regarded as the death blow to German-inspired anti-American propaganda. It is the forerunner of the dismissal ...

    Article : 137 words
  29. EX-SOLDIER UNDER TRAM.

    A returned soldier named Andrew Hyalwar, a Russian Finn, who resides with his wife in York-street, Sydney, sustained very serious injuries through being knocked down ...

    Article : 138 words
  30. POST-WAR TRADE.

    "They are looking forward to a period of untold prosperity in America," said Mr. C. M. Terry, a Sydney merchant and indentor, who arrived by the steamer Ventura ...

    Article : 425 words
  31. CHIEF SECRETARY'S WORK.

    The year's review of the Chief Secretary's Department included statements that owing to the curtailment of racing by the Federal Government, 279 racecourses were licensed, ...

    Article : 171 words
  32. RUSSIA'S CIVIL WAR.

    Mr. Carl Ackerman, telegraphing from Vladivostock to the New York "Times," says that Russia's civil war has reached a point where decisive battles are in preparation ...

    Article : 141 words
  33. MACKENSEN WEEPS.

    An Amsterdam message says that when General Mackensen was interned at Castle Foth, near Budapest, as Count Ladislah Karolyis's so-called guest, he asked bitterly if the ...

    Article : 69 words
  34. NEW ZEALAND SEAMEN.

    Captain Boothby, of H.M.S. H.rmione, has written to Sir Thomas MacKenzie (High Commissioner for New Zealand) expressing his appreciation of all the New Zealand officers ...

    Article : 48 words
  35. SANITATION ON MEDIC.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) stated to-day that he had received a telegram from the State Commandant of New South Wales to the effect that the military ...

    Article : 80 words
  36. FINLAND AND GERMANY.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says it is officially announced that Finland shows signs of throwing off German rule. Relief shipments will be sent ...

    Article : 35 words
  37. NORTH POLE.

    A message from New York states that the Aero Club of America has announced that an expedition to reach the North Polo will probably leave next June by aeroplane. It ...

    Article : 49 words
  38. END OF A DROUGHT.

    What threatened to be one of the most serious droughts over experienced in the Riverina was broken during last night by a substantial fall of rain, 135 points being ...

    Article : 66 words
  39. MINER SUFFOCATED.

    A man, Thomas Carr, was suffocated by a rush of wet slime in Junction North No. 7 level to-day. He was promptly extricated, but was dead when taken out. ...

    Article : 47 words
  40. VALUABLE PEARL NECKLACE.

    Four thousand pearls and other jewels, arranged in 135 lots, were offered for sale at Christie's, the outstanding one being a singlerow nocklace, weighing 623 grains, ...

    Article : 51 words
  41. AUSTRALIAN HONOURED.

    Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Smith, of Highnam, Morden-street, North Sydney, have been notified that their youngest son, Sapper T. V. Smith (3rd Divisional Signal Company), has ...

    Article : 61 words
  42. KING OF ITALY.

    A Paris message states that the King of Italy was enthusiastically welcomed. He will exchange visits with President Wilson. ...

    Article : 22 words
  43. FIRE IN GUNDAGAI.

    A big fire occurred at midnight in Gundagai. A motor garage, leased by Johnston Bros., and an adjoining shop were destroyed. Three motor cars and co adderable machinery were also ...

    Article : 53 words
  44. BODY ON RAILWAY LINE.

    The dead body of Mary Anne Tanner, aged 48, wife of a fettler working near Branxton, was found on the railway early this morning. An inquiry was opened by the district coroner. ...

    Article : 68 words
  45. AUSTRIAN ARMY SCANDAL.

    Vienna advices state that the "Neues Weinet Journal" exposes an Austrian army scandal since demobilisation. It accuses the Archduke Leopold Salvator and Generals Von Bo[?]hmer ...

    Article : 48 words
  46. RUGBY CONTEST.

    The Rugby match between Wales and AllBlack team at Swansen on Boxing Day is attracting widespread Interest. It is easily the season's most notable fixture. There ...

    Article : 120 words
  47. ITALIAN DECORATION.

    Captain Whateley Rose; of Pingello, Western Australia, has been awarded the Silver Medal for valour, which is the Italian equivalent to the Victoria Cross, for leading an ...

    Article : 48 words
  48. AMERICAN WOOL SALES.

    The auction sale of wool at Boston was continued, when 14,000lb carbonised fine Australian brought 150 cents, one smaller lot brought 157 cents, and other lots from 127 cents ...

    Article : 41 words
  49. EPPING LADIES' COLLEGE.

    Osborne Epping Ladies' College celebrated the close of the scholastic year by a pupils' party in the college grounds. The prize distribution has been postponed until Easter. ...

    Article : 83 words
  50. INTERSTATE MARKETS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 84 words
  51. AMERICAN AIRMEN.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" states the War Department has announced that up to the signing of the armist[?]e the Americans had brought down 854 ...

    Article : 48 words
  52. FRAU WAGNER DYING.

    The Berlin correspondent of the "New York Times" says that Frau Wagner, widow of the famous composer, Richard Wagner, is dying in Munich from senile debility. ...

    Article : 28 words
  53. DEATH OF MR. W. H. PAGE.

    The death is announced of Mr. Walter Hines Page, formerly American Ambassador to Englaud. ...

    Article : 31 words
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