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  2. HOME AGAIN.

    "For Johnny, dear, is at the war, hurrah! hurrah!" Everybody knows the swinging refrain which concludes with: "When Johnny comes ...

    Article : 867 words
  3. MOTOR CAR CRIME.

    A sensational development occurred to-day in connection with the murder of William Patrick Haines, a chauffeur, on the Bulben-road, Heidelberg, on Tuesday last. ...

    Article : 339 words
  4. KING FERDINAND.

    King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is ostensibly ill at Coburg. It is rumoured that an attempt was made on his life when he was proceeding ...

    Article : 39 words
  5. SUBMARINES.

    The first fruits of the new German submarine warfare consist of the sinking of the British steamer Thornaby, and the torpedoing of the Swedish steamer Torberg ...

    Article : 152 words
  6. THE VERDUN BATTLE.

    A semi-official message states that the latest news shows the German attack at Verdun, which is waning, has not made further progress. Though the enemy has ...

    Article : 1,432 words
  7. THE WEST.

    The German attack at Verdun is waning. The French line has been solidly organised. ...

    Article : 179 words
  8. PEACE TALK.

    The Rome correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" states that the Bulgarians are clamouring for peace owing to the wholesale distribution of leaflets that the ...

    Article : 106 words
  9. THE HOTELS.

    A deputation representing the Trades and Labour Council of Sydney, and especially the liquor employees' section, waited upon the Acting Prime Minister and the Minister for ...

    Article : 751 words
  10. "BREAD, OR PEACE!"

    Travellers from Berlin report that 10,000 women recently gathered in the Unter den Linden, and marched to the palace, shouting "Bread or peace!" ...

    Article : 38 words
  11. ARMED MERCHANTMEN.

    President Wilson has notified Congress that he will not accept a mere vote of confidence. He has unequivocally announced to the leaders that he refuses to continue ...

    Article : 178 words
  12. MERCHANT SHIPPING.

    Arrivals:—At Marseilles: Karmala, s (left Sydney January,22). At Boston: Port Hunter, s (left Brisbane December 11). At Monte Video: Ashburton, s (left ...

    Article : 40 words
  13. THOUGHTS OF ANZAC.

    Mr. Hoyle has handed to the Premier the following letter from Private Ferguson, dated Maadi, Egypt, January 10, in which he refers to the evacuation of Gallipoli: ...

    Article : 470 words
  14. WAR NOTES.

    Judging by the Paris communiques the second phase of the buttle of Verdun is opening, for ew are told that the German cannonade round the salient has greatly ...

    Article : 220 words
  15. THE RIGHT TO ARM.

    In view of Germany's distorted interpretation of the British Admiralty's instructions to armed merchantmen in regard to self-defence issued in October, 1915, the ...

    Article : 72 words
  16. BRITISH FRONT.

    General Sir Douglas Haig reports: This morning we attacked and recaptured the trenches at the Ypres-Comines Canal lost on the [?]4th [?]lt. We also captured a ...

    Article : 62 words
  17. THE RUSSIANS.

    A communique states: The enemy is displaying aerial activity in the Riga and Dvina sectors. We have occupied Kamakh and the ...

    Article : 41 words
  18. REASONS FOR THE LULL.

    In any case the two or three days' lull can well be accounted for without assuming that the Germans had realised the futility of further effort. In the first place there was the need ...

    Article : 409 words
  19. COMMERCIAL WAR.

    The Parliamentary correspondent of the "Times" says it is understood that France some time ago took the initiative urging an unsparing commercial war against ...

    Article : 63 words
  20. TREBIZOND.

    The civil Turkish population is evacuating Trebizond. ...

    Article : 14 words
  21. NAMES OF THE RETURNED.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 620 words
  22. MILITARY SERVICE.

    Lord Derby, speaking in the House of Lords, said he was concerned at the numbers of official and other exemptions from military service. No doubt men ...

    Article : 232 words
  23. THE MALOJA.

    At the inquest on the victims of the disaster to the R.M.S. Maloja, which was sunk off Dover, Captain Irving said that, considering the speed the vessel was ...

    Article : 147 words
  24. "NURSING A VIPER."

    Speaking at luncheon tendered the Congress of Chambers of Commerce, at the Hotel C[?]cil, Mr. Fisher (High Commissioner for Australia) emphasised the need ...

    Article : 185 words
  25. GOLD EXPORT.

    Following on the deputation from the associated banks of Victoria, which waited on the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Higgs) some time ago and requested the removal of the embargo on ...

    Article : 441 words
  26. NURSE CAVELL MEMORIAL.

    The public meeting formally to inaugurate the Nurse Cavell memorial in New South Wales will be held at in the B.M.A. Hall, Elizabeth-street, at 4.30 on Wednesday ...

    Article : 431 words
  27. FORT DOUAUMONT.

    So far, the fresh German attacks have won them nothing in the main portion of their front. Particularly determined attempts were made to push forward and get into ...

    Article : 287 words
  28. THE NORTH SEA.

    A German aeroplane in the North Sea dropped several bombs, which missed the steamer Moderni, flying the Norwegian flag. ...

    Article : 27 words
  29. BRITISH NAVY.

    The Naval Prize Fund now totals six millions, to be distributed after the war among all naval ranks. Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, addressing the ...

    Article : 80 words
  30. THE MOEWE.

    Press despatches assert that a British cruiser has captured the German raider Moewe in the South Atlantic. ...

    Article : 25 words
  31. GALLIPOLI.

    Mr. A. R. M. Lockwood, in the House of Commons to-day, asked when the special rewards for officers who took part in the Gallipoli evacuation would be ...

    Article : 70 words
  32. A GERMAN REPORT.

    The German Admiralty officially announce that two French auxiliary cruisers have been sunk at Havre. This statement is false. ...

    Article : 30 words
  33. GERMAN WAR LOAN.

    A German wireless message reports that the fourth German war loan will be of unlimited amount, 4½ per cents, being issued at 95, and 5 per cents, at 98½. ...

    Article : 44 words
  34. THE METAL TRADE.

    The London and Glasgow metal exchanges have suspended dealings, except in tin, owing to the Government's proclamation against speculation in war ...

    Article : 45 words
  35. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Mr. Lloyd George (Minister of Munitions) announced in the House of Commons this evening that an opportunity would be offered to discuss the question ...

    Article : 37 words
  36. ENEMY SUBJECTS.

    It is stated that the Government, early in February, decided to have a census prepared of all persons of enemy birth or descent employed in-all branches of the Government ...

    Article : 41 words
  37. BOMBARDING VERDUN.

    As to when that thrust will develop it seems to be now only a matter of hours for the French official reports of the German bombardment clearly suggest that ...

    Article : 286 words
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