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  2. APPEAL TO CABINET

    "We are not here to criticise the Government—a Government which we must support, and will support, whatever decision it comes to—or to stir up political passion. We are ...

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  3. HEAVY RAINS.

    One of the heaviest rainstorms that have occurred in New South Wales has been experienced during the past few days, the culmination being reached on Thursday evening and ...

    Article : 575 words
  4. LATE WAR NEWS.

    A Petrograd message says the Bolshevik presented an ultimatum to M. Kerensky's Government on Wednesday evening demanding their surrender in 20 minutes, ...

    Article : 652 words
  5. WAR NOTES.

    No developments of importance have been reported from the British section of the Western front since the recent successful advance along the Passchendaele Ridge. The ...

    Article : 421 words
  6. AUSTRALIANS

    Mr. C. E. W. Bean, official correspondent for the Commonwealth, telegraphs: When the news of the capture of Passchendaele by the Canadians reached the ...

    Article : 203 words
  7. RUSSIAN EXTREMISTS

    The extremists in Petrograd have deposed M. Kerensky, and seized the reins of government. News was received in New York early ...

    Article : 680 words
  8. WESTERN FRONT.

    Sir Douglas Haig's final report on Thursday night stated: The East Yorkshires took prisoners at Fresnoy. Machine-gun fire inflicted many casualties on the ...

    Article : 272 words
  9. THE ITALIAN WITHDRAWAL.

    The Italian retirement continues under the pressure of the enemy forces, and it seems highly improbable that a serious stand will be made until the line of the Plave is reached. ...

    Article : 308 words
  10. FAMILY DROWNED AT BELLINGEN.

    The bodies of Alexander Mathieson and his son, who were drowned, were found to-day, and it is feared that his wife and two other children met with the same fate. The family ...

    Article : 171 words
  11. "MADNESS OF ANARCHY."

    Commenting to-day on the news from Russia, the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) said:—"If this be true in all its details it seems to be pregnant with even more ominous ...

    Article : 151 words
  12. PRESSURE AGAINST THE TURKS.

    Still further evidence of concerted Allied effort against the Turk is contained in the cabled messages this morning. The recent capture of Beersheba, in Southern Palestine, ...

    Article : 342 words
  13. MAN DROWNED AT LISMORE.

    In North Lismore the water reached such a height that many of the inhabitants had to seek refuge on the house-tops, from which they were subsequently rescued by boats. A ...

    Article : 53 words
  14. PALESTINE.

    An official message from Egypt states: We assaulted and captured on Tuesday night lightly held works south of Gaza, and continued our advance upon the right ...

    Article : 135 words
  15. ITALY

    Cables received in Washington from Rome state that a decisive battle is beginning in Italy. The army is manoeuvrin for position. French and British ...

    Article : 217 words
  16. AT PASSCHENDAELE.

    Mr. Percival Phillips writes: Nine hours after Passchendaele was taken, an iron door, which had been unnoticed in a pillbox, opened, and two Prussian colonels came out with hands ...

    Article : 283 words
  17. TERRIFIC DOWNPOUR.

    KEMPSEY.—Terrifle rain continued on Thursday night. From 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. yesterday over 4 inches fell. The heaviest storm occurred from 3 to 5 p.m., accompanied by ...

    Article : 213 words
  18. PROGRESS IN PALESTINE

    Mr. Massey, the war correspondent, says the attack on Gaza was launched at midnight from two sides, accompanied by intense artillery fire. The British troops routed the enemy ...

    Article : 118 words
  19. SIR WM. IRVINE'S SPEECH

    Sir William Irvine, who was loudly cheered on rising, said:—"I feel sure you will expect me to deal with the immediate and critical position in which the people of this country ...

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  20. FLOOD IN THE CLARENCE.

    ULMARRA.—Thursday night's torrential downpour of rain resulted in considerable damage to the crops throughout a large area of the Middle Clarence district. Hundreds of ...

    Article : 137 words
  21. V.C. HEROES.

    On Friday morning nine Victoria Cross awards will be announced. The recipients include Second-Lieut. Frederick Birks, an Australian who displayed most ...

    Article : 179 words
  22. ALLIED WAR COUNCIL.

    Colonel House, the American representative on the Allied War Council, has arrived in London. ...

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  23. RUSSIA'S SERIOUS POSITION.

    As to the ability of the British in Southern Palestine and Mesopotamia to maintain this pressure upon the Turk there need be no doubt. It is the co-operation of the Russians ...

    Article : 374 words
  24. KING'S VISIT TO BRISTOL.

    Their Majesties the King and Queen had an enthusiastic reception at Bristol. The King bestowed decorations, inspected the shell and other factories, and visited the aeroplane ...

    Article : 60 words
  25. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    Cataract dam was yesterday full to the overflowing gauge, and Prospect reservoir was within fifteen inches of overflowing. The officers of the Water Board anticipate no ...

    Article : 312 words
  26. DISASTROUS FIRE.

    A disastrous fire occurred at Ohakune, which destroyed 20 shops and their contents, in the business centre. In the absence of water and fire-fighting facilities the fire swept ...

    Article : 51 words
  27. U.S. LIBERTY LOAN.

    A New York message officially stated that the subscriptions to the second Liberty loan amounted to £923,532,300, an over-subscription of £323,532,300, half of which has been ...

    Article : 55 words
  28. MESOPOTAMIA.

    An official message from Mesopotamia says: Descending the Tigris on November 5 our troops, with great gallantry, crossed 1200 yards of open country and ...

    Article : 134 words
  29. JAPAN'S HELP.

    The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" says that Japan, as a result of the negotiations with the United States, will assume the full risks of the war—political as ...

    Article : 73 words
  30. CONTRACT V. DAY LABOUR.

    The Federal Works Committee took further evidence. Robert Law, contractor, said the work at Henderson Naval Base could be done by contract at greatly less cost than by day ...

    Article : 75 words
  31. CHINESE FOR EUROPE.

    A despatch from Peking received in New York says that China is sounding the Allies with a proposition to send Chinese to Europe. France welcomes the proposal. ...

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  32. WAREHOUSE DESTROYED.

    A fire destroyed John Edmond's hardware shop and warehouse in Dunedin. Only the outer wall is left standing. The damage is estimated at £50,000 to the stock, and £7,000 ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. N.Z. WHEAT CROP.

    The conditions under which the Government will take over the coming wheat crop have been announced. The main feature is the purchase at 5s 10d per bushe[?]. ...

    Article : 34 words
  34. SUPER ZEPPELINS.

    A statement made by Zeppelin crews captured on October 20 in France, show that the raid, in which they took part on the British coast, comprised 13 super-Zeppelins, each ...

    Article : 80 words
  35. AUSTRALIANS HONOURED.

    Mrs. Garland, of 11 McLean-street, Paddington, has been advised that her husband, Signaller G. A. Garland, has been mentioned in despatches by General Sir Douglas Haig. ...

    Article : 43 words
  36. NURSES AT SALONICA.

    A cable has been received by the Defence Department from the matron in charge of Australian Imperial Force nurses in Salonica to the effect that all are well and happy. ...

    Article : 35 words
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