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  2. REFERENDUM.

    The Nepean electorate will have the honour of recording the first votes on the conscription issue, as at Liverpool camp to-day absentee votes will be recorded by the men in the ...

    Article : 89 words
  3. WAR NOTES.

    The latest combined Anglo French advance shows that the offensive is entering on another phaso so far as the British line between Thiepval and Combles is concerned After the ...

    Article : 323 words
  4. TAXATION.

    The new Government taxation provides for an amusement tax of a half-penny on threepenny tickets a penny on sixpenny tickets, and a penny on every additional sixpence; a ...

    Article : 2,612 words
  5. SIX MEN KILLED.

    A very serious explosion took place at about 11.30 yesterday morning on board the Union Company's cargo steamer Walruna, lying at the Union Company's wharf. No. 5, Darling ...

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  6. FLOODS.

    A somewhat anxious time is being passed by the railway authorities, owing to the Interruptions in traffic occasioned by the floods. The Goulburn Valley district has, so far, been ...

    Article : 421 words
  7. STATE SESSION.

    In the Legislative Assembly yesterday further consideration was given to the proposal to allow soldiers abroad to vote at the general elections. ...

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  8. CONSTABLE SHOT.

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. G. Mitchell, received a telegram yesterday morning, stating that Constable George Joseph Duncan was found dead in the office of the ...

    Article : 172 words
  9. PRIME MINISTER.

    Mr. P. Airey, secretary of the Universal Service League, has received a telegram from the Prime Minister stating that be will speak in Brisbane on October 4. ...

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  10. WILLOUGHBY MEETING.

    Arrangements were being made for a meeting in favour of conscription, to take place In the Willoughby Town Hall on Friday night next; but as the time is too short the meeting ...

    Article : 56 words
  11. NEWCASTLE MINERS'

    The Miners' Delegate Board, during a two days' sitting, discussed principally the question of conscription. A motion was carried,— "That the members of the board co-operate ...

    Article : 82 words
  12. THE PRESBYTERIANS.

    The question of compulsory service was touched on at yesterday's meeting of the Presbyterian General Assembly. The Rev. P. J. Murdoch submitted a motion ...

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  13. SHORTAGE OF WOOL.

    There is a shortage of 200,000,000lb of wool confronting the American clothiers, owing ' to the poor domestic crop and the difficulty of purchasing abroad. ...

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  14. ENGINEDRIVERS AND FIREMEN.

    The following resolution was carried at a meeting of the Cobar branch of the Federated Enginedrivers and and Firemen's Association of Australasia:—"That this sub-branch of the ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. TOTAL ENLISTMENTS.

    In replying to a question to-night, Mr. Jensen said that the total number of men enlisted to September 20 was 318,617, while those rejected on medical grounds totalled ...

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  16. WIDENING THE BASE.

    In order to secure the high ground to the east of Thiepval the British advance also took a northorly, as well as an easterly, direction. Thiepval, however, pinned down ...

    Article : 258 words
  17. RETURNING LEGISLATORS.

    Messrs. Watkins, Barker, Glynn, Hampson, and other Australian and New Zealand members of the Empire Parliamentary Association arrived en route for home. ...

    Article : 69 words
  18. MOSMAN COUNCIL TAKES ACTION.

    A letter was received by the Mosman Council from the Prime Minister, Mr. W. M. Hughes, asking the Mayor to convene a public meeting, and to establish a strong ...

    Article : 116 words
  19. OBITUARY.

    The death is announced of Sir Thomas Reel Price, K.C.M.G., Commissioner of the South African railways. ...

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  20. PEER'S SON'S DEBTS.

    Lord Rosslyn has issued a warning that, owing to moneylenders tempting his son, Lord Loughborough, to borrow money, he will not be responsible for his son's debts. ...

    Article : 54 words
  21. ODDFELLOWS' GRAND SECRETARY.

    The death occurred at his late residence, Eveston, Gipp-street, Waverley, on Tuesday night, of Bro. Thomas Kemp, Grand Secretary of the Manchester Unity, I.O.O.F. His death ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 196 words
  22. BOY'S REMARKABLE ESCAPE.

    A telegram received late on Monday night stated that one of the four of Chinnick's children who were swept "away by the flood at Seymour, and given up for dead, had a ...

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  23. FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN NIVEN.

    The funeral of the late Captain J. Lang Niven, M.O., took place at the South Head Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Deceased was ' buried with full military honours, the ...

    Article : 114 words
  24. MR HOLMAN.

    A scene occurred in the Legislative Assembly early this morning during the debate on the question of giving votes to soldiers in the trenches. An amendment, moved by Mr. ...

    Article : 432 words
  25. VALLEY OF THE ANCRE.

    In addition to the fact that it helps to widen the basw of the allied drive, the capture of Thiepval is an important step in the further operation of turning the enemy's ...

    Article : 268 words
  26. LATE SHIPPING.

    NEWCASTLE (62m).—Arr: Sept. 27, Mallina, s, from * Brisbane; Tarcoola, s, from Melbourne; Hexham, s, from Port Pirie; Perth, s, from Fremantle; Mrola, s, Age, s, Wollongbar, s, Alice, s, Hunter, s, ...

    Article : 285 words
  27. THE COMING CAMPAIGN.

    The impression that prevails in some quarters that the Labour party as a whole is opposed to conscription is effectively answered by a list of Labour members who will speak ...

    Article : 122 words
  28. SUPPORTED BY CAUCUS.

    A special meeting of the Federal Labour caucus was held this morning to consider the Ministry's taxation proposals. Ministers met in Cabinet at 10.15 a.m., and the caucus ...

    Article : 147 words
  29. ZEPPELINS MILITARY AIM.

    There is now abundaat evidence that the two most recent Zeppelin raids over England did not succeed in achieving any serious damage to places of military importance. The ...

    Article : 295 words
  30. INDEX.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 208 words
  31. LOCAL ORGANISATION.

    On behalf of the National Referendum Council, Mr. W. A. Holman and Mr. C. G. Wade appeal for the formation of local committees throughout the State. ...

    Article : 174 words
  32. AUSTRALIANS HONOURED.

    Major Robert Henry Beardsmore, D.S.O., V.D., is a well-known Sydney man, having held the position of secretary to the Aborigines Protection Board for many years prior to the ...

    Article : 437 words
  33. MAGISTRATE RECALLED.

    The police magistrate, Mr. Butler, has been recalled to Sydney until after the war. This action, it is understood, has been taken because of certain remarks affecting Germans, ...

    Article : 178 words
  34. FEDERAL SENATE.

    When the Senate assembled to-day the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) briefly outlined the new taxation proposals of the Ministry, and the motion that his statement be ...

    Article : 39 words
  35. NEW Y.M.C.A. HUT.

    The new hut erected by the Young Men's Christian Association at the Liverpool Camp was officially opened by Colonel Miller last night. ...

    Article : 306 words
  36. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

    Yesterday the Legislative Council resumed the debate on the Rural Tenants Improvomonts Bill. The bill was passed through committee. The third reading was made an order ...

    Article : 103 words
  37. PRISONERS OF WAR.

    The Australian Red Cross commissioners have made arrangements to provide for Australian prisoners of war in Germany The inquiry department is in a position to receive ...

    Article : 352 words
  38. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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  39. NATIONAL SECRETS.

    In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Poynton (S.A.) directed the attention of the Prime Minister to the alloged statements of two members of the House, wherein they ...

    Article : 130 words
  40. EFFECTIVE ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS.

    The official announcement shows that the two Zeppelins brought down in England on Sunday morning last have been identified as 132 and 133, two of the latest and biggest of ...

    Article : 276 words
  41. DECEASED SOLDIERS' EFFECTS.

    The District Commandant states that there appears to be some misapprehension regarding the definition of the term "effects" of a personal nature and of "sentimental ...

    Article : 129 words
  42. RECRUITING.

    At Victoria Barracks yesterday 119 men offered themselves for active service, and of that number 71 were accepted. Private George Woods was recently made a ...

    Article : 37 words
  43. UNION ACTION.

    It was announced yesterday by the secretary, Mr. J. Curtin, of the national executive of the Trades Union Anti-conseription Congress that, "In pursuance of the resolutions ...

    Article : 197 words
  44. TO-DAY.

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  45. IN OTHER STATES.

    To-day's recruiting figures were as follows:—Volunteered, 170; accepted, 94; deferred, 32. BRISBANE, Wednesday. ...

    Article : 35 words
  46. OLD AUSTRALIAN FAMILY.

    Lieutenant Lavender Panton, who won his commission on the field at Pozieres, and his cousin. Driver Alan C. Panton, both of whom have been wounded, represent a family which ...

    Article : 169 words
  47. AUSTRALIAN ARSENAL.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) announced last night that the details in connection with the proposed Australian arsenal had been referred to the Ministry of ...

    Article : 154 words
  48. COACHING SOLDIERS.

    At the last meeting of the Mosman Council a letter was received from the State War Council asking if the council would coach returned soldiers in clerical and shire duties. ...

    Article : 67 words
  49. INCREASED WAGES.

    Mr. Justice Higgins, in the Court of Conciliation and Arbltintlon to-day, amended [?] award of April. 1913, in the case of the Australian Postal Electricians' Union against the ...

    Article : 107 words
  50. NEW ZEALAND WRECK.

    An inquiry into the wreck of the Antiope was held at the Bluff yesterday. The Court found that the captain and officers were not to blame, and returned their certificates. ...

    Article : 37 words
  51. SUPPORT FOR REFERENDUM.

    At the fortnightly meeting of the municipal council it was resolved:—"That this council expresses its unswerving loyalty to the British Empire, and desires to assist as far as possible ...

    Article : 75 words
  52. ROBBERIES AT BURWOOD.

    Yesterday afternoon the residence of Cecil I Keele, at Tahlee-street, Burwood, was entered during the absence of the inmates, and jewellery valued at £15 was stolen. ...

    Article : 48 words
  53. SUGAR INDUSTRY.

    Owing to the closing of the sugar mills in Queensland, by reason of the recent award, a number of men are arriving here, seeking employment in cane-cutting gangs. ...

    Article : 32 words
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