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  2. RECRUITING.

    This evening, at 8 o'clock. Sergeant Hamilton. Corporal M'Namara, and Private M'Mullen will address a recruiting meeting at the Corso, Manly. ...

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  3. MEAT PRICES.

    Quite an approach to exciting developments characterised the investigation of the prevailing prices for meat in Sydney and suburbs, which Mr. A. B. Piddington, K.C., continued at ...

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  4. LATE WAR NEWS.

    According to Amsterdam advices Herr David, one of the leading members of the Socialist party, speaking at the German Socialist conference at Wurzourg, said:— ...

    Article : 106 words
  5. NAVAL BATTLE IN GULF OF RIGA.

    The above map shows the scene of the recent naval engagement between Russian and German warships on the northern side of the Gulf of Riga. The Russians state that after securing control of the Irbe Channel the enemy warships penetrated the Gulf of Riga. The enemy states that his naval forces advanced ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 145 words
  6. NAVAL BATTLE.

    A Russian official message on Thursday afternoon, stated:—During the naval battle in the Gulf of Kiga the Russian battleship Slava, 13,516 tons, was sunk. ...

    Article : 375 words
  7. WESTERN FRONT.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in his report issued at midnight, states: Hostile artillery have shelled vigorously various localities eastward of Ypres and positions ...

    Article : 366 words
  8. HOSPITAL WORKERS.

    The "London Gazette" publishes a long list of names of ladies who have been mentioned for their services in hospitals. It includes many who are assisting in English hospitals ...

    Article : 38 words
  9. RAILWAY UNITS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 235 words
  10. GREEK MINISTERS' PERFIDY.

    The Athens correspondent of the "Morning Post" says that a commission of inquiry has found the Skuloudis-Gouna[?]s Cabinet, which held office in 1915, guilty, with the exception ...

    Article : 88 words
  11. RUSSIAN GENERAL.

    General Gourko, of the Russian Army, has arrived in England. He states he was released after having been imprisoned for a month in Petrograd, with permission to quit ...

    Article : 34 words
  12. FAREWELL SPEECHES.

    "Not only the Government but the whole people of the State are thankful to the men of Taronga Park for the assistance they have given in this crisis, and are full of admiration ...

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  13. WAR NOTES.

    The naval battle at the northern end of the Gulf of Riga does not appear to have been a very formidable affair, but as far as it went, it was undoubtedly an enemy ...

    Article : 295 words
  14. RAID BY ARABS.

    An official message from Egypt, says:— The Arabs early in October successfully raided railway communications north of Medina. ...

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  15. BOOTS AND SHOES.

    The Director of the Government department that is to undertake the manufacture of boots and shoes in war time, expects to issue 2,000,000 pairs by the end of ...

    Article : 54 words
  16. CAPTURE OF RAMADIE.

    The Press Bureau announces that Major-General H. T. Brooking, of the Indian army staff, has received the Order of the Knighthood of St Michael and St. George, ...

    Article : 44 words
  17. REPATRIATION.

    Referring yesterday to the question of Repatriation, Senator Millen, who has charge of this important matter, said that a good deal of Parliamentary work was being done, but ...

    Article : 224 words
  18. BEATING THE SUBMARINES.

    The American fleet in European waters reports that the wide cruising radius of destroyers is compelling U boats to make lengthier submergings, thus weakening the morale of ...

    Article : 97 words
  19. U-BOAT VICTIMS.

    During the week ended October 14 the arrivals of ships in French ports totalled 855, and the sallings 849. One vessel over 1600 tons and one under ...

    Article : 112 words
  20. "OUR DAY."

    "Our Day" collection was taken up in London yesterday. The day was bright and sunny, and flag selling commenced at 5 o'clock in the morning, when a brisk trade was done ...

    Article : 101 words
  21. ANOTHER YEAR OF WAR.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says that reports received by the State Department have convinced officials that the war will end within twelve ...

    Article : 71 words
  22. THE ALLIED WEDGE.

    Mr. N. D. Baker (Secretary for War), in a communique, points out that the Allies are driving a wedge in Flanders which will eventually split the German line, ...

    Article : 180 words
  23. LOCKING UP RUSSIAN WARSHIPS.

    Although the official messages are not absolutely clear as to the course of the action, it would seem as it the complete capture of Oesel Island and the silencing of the ...

    Article : 328 words
  24. PUBLIC SERVICE.

    The Public Service Commission sat again. Peter Board, C.M.G., Director of Education, giving further e[?]ence in regard to the average age of boys who passed the intermediate ...

    Article : 659 words
  25. CANADIAN ELECTIONS.

    The supporters of Sir Wilfrid Laurier are organising throughout the Dominion. The elections have been tentatively fixed for December 17. The Coalitionists are gaining ...

    Article : 45 words
  26. TURKEY.

    Reports from Athena state that a critical situation exists in Turkey. The Liberals are co-operating with the old Turks, and openly gaining public support, rendering Enver ...

    Article : 58 words
  27. MILITARY HONOURS.

    The following awards of military honours to Australian and New Zealand soldiers are announced:— Bar to Military Cross: Captain W. H. East. ...

    Article : 86 words
  28. INTERNATIONAL FLEET.

    It is stated that the Entente is constituting a large international fleet from enemy and requisitioned vessels, which will be distributed where most needed by a central ...

    Article : 36 words
  29. WAR DESPATCHES.

    Mr. J. I. Macpherson (Under Secretary for War), speaking in the House of Commons, said that a Salonica despatch had been received and would be published as soon as ...

    Article : 56 words
  30. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    It was a very thin House that bowed to the Speaker when he took the chair in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon. This was the first of the extra sittings ...

    Article : 629 words
  31. ITALIAN CABINET CRISIS.

    There is an acute Cabinet crisis, and the Cabinet's downfall is believed to be imminent. The crisis has been hastened by serious riots at Turin, arising out of the ...

    Article : 75 words
  32. THE FIVE GREAT BATTLES

    Mr. C. E. W. Bean, official correspondent with the A.I.F. in Flanders, cabling on Wednesday night, said:—The significance of the five great battles which have bean just fought ...

    Article : 253 words
  33. IRISH AFFAIRS.

    Sir George Cave (Home Secretary) announced in the House of Commons to-day that the Government was prepared to add a scheme for redistribution of seats in Ireland to the ...

    Article : 54 words
  34. BRITISH LABOUR PARTY.

    The National Executive of the Labour Party has completed the framing of a new constitution somewhat following Australian methods. It is proposed to retain the name of the ...

    Article : 127 words
  35. SHIPPING RESUMES.

    There was considerable activity along the waterfront yesterday, in consequence of the seamen's trouble, as far as this State is concerned, having been settled. ...

    Article : 175 words
  36. VALUE OF NAVAL SUPREMACY.

    Whether the enemy will succeed in effectively bottling up these Russian naval forces or not depends largely upon the direction in which thew have withdrawn. Their chances ...

    Article : 354 words
  37. CITY COLLECTION.

    Better weather conditions could not have been desired than these under which the street collection in connection with the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund was carried out ...

    Article : 403 words
  38. SUSPECTED POISON PLOT.

    It is reported from Princeton (N.J.) that 2lb of cyanide of potassium was found in the United States aviation camp. A plot to poison 600 student aviators is suspected. It is ...

    Article : 51 words
  39. ARGENTINE STRIKE ENDED.

    The railway strike ended after a general stoppage for 24 hours, the Government having encouraged the men to hope they will receive the wages asked. ...

    Article : 68 words
  40. GERMAN WARSHIP SUNK.

    A Copenhagen message reports that a German warship has been sunk in the Sound. A number of bodies of sailors have been washed ashore. ...

    Article : 30 words
  41. MINERS' FEDERATION.

    The hearing was continued to-day in the Arbitration Court, before Mr. Justice Higgins, of an application calling upon officials of the Australasian Coal and Shale Employees' ...

    Article : 239 words
  42. THE ANZACS.

    Another fine day prevailed on Tuesday. Operations were confined to mutual artillery strafing. The Australians and New Zealanders were only asked to hold their ...

    Article : 612 words
  43. CONFERENCE OF ALLIES

    It is officially announced that the United States will be represented at the forthcoming Conference of the Allies in Paris. ...

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  44. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Racehorse owners and breeders have decided to request the Premier to allow a reasonable winter racing programme, and are asking Lord Derby (Secretary for War) to ...

    Article : 202 words
  45. MUTINY AT OSTEND.

    Information has reached New York that a mutiny occuired on a German warship at Ostend. ...

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  46. GLOUCESTER BY-ELECTION.

    The writ for the by-election for Gloucester has been issued. The date of nomination is Saturday, October 27, and polling-day will be Saturday, November 10. ...

    Article : 32 words
  47. THE HON. DENIS BUXTON.

    Lieut the Hon. Denis Buxton, of the Coldstream Guards, only son and heir of the Governor-General of South Africa, Viscount Buxton, aged 20 years, is reported missing. ...

    Article : 47 words
  48. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS.

    The first of the two deferred contests in connection with the General Assembly elections was completed at Roebourne yesterday, when Mr. Teesdale (National candidate) ...

    Article : 57 words
  49. DUNKIRK GARRISON.

    The Government has mentioned the garrison of Dunkirk in the Army Orders for maintaining the economic life for national defence and for its inestimable services to the ...

    Article : 45 words
  50. AVIATION SCHOOLS.

    Mr. Fisher (High Commissioner for Australia) yesterday inspected two of the advanced aviators' schols, where 400 Australian fliers are completing their instruction. ...

    Article : 27 words
  51. TRUST AGENCY COMPANY.

    The Trust Agency Company of Australasia has declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent. ...

    Article : 21 words
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