This evening, at 8 o'clock. Sergeant Hamilton. Corporal M'Namara, and Private M'Mullen will address a recruiting meeting at the Corso, Manly. ...
Article : 196 wordsQuite 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 ...
Article : 1,012 wordsAccording 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 wordsThe 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 wordsA 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 wordsField-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 wordsThe "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 ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 235 wordsThe 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 wordsGeneral 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"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 ...
Article : 706 wordsThe 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 wordsAn official message from Egypt, says:— The Arabs early in October successfully raided railway communications north of Medina. ...
Article : 21 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsReferring 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 wordsThe 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 wordsDuring 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"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 wordsThe 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 wordsMr. 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 wordsAlthough 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsReports 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 wordsThe following awards of military honours to Australian and New Zealand soldiers are announced:— Bar to Military Cross: Captain W. H. East. ...
Article : 86 wordsIt 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 wordsMr. 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 wordsIt 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 wordsThere 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 wordsMr. 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 wordsSir 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThere 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 wordsWhether 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 wordsBetter 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 wordsIt 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 wordsThe 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 wordsA 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 wordsThe 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 wordsAnother 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 wordsIt is officially announced that the United States will be represented at the forthcoming Conference of the Allies in Paris. ...
Article : 23 wordsRacehorse 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 wordsInformation has reached New York that a mutiny occuired on a German warship at Ostend. ...
Article : 20 wordsThe 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 wordsLieut 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsMr. Fisher (High Commissioner for Australia) yesterday inspected two of the advanced aviators' schols, where 400 Australian fliers are completing their instruction. ...
Article : 27 wordsThe Trust Agency Company of Australasia has declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 20 Oct 1917, Page 13
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