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  2. THE CONSCRIPTION ISSUE

    The second week of the Conscription campaign has produced very few fresh arguments against the proposals of the Federal Government to reinforce the Australians Divisions at ...

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  3. LATE CABLES

    A message received in Washington from Petrograd states that Trotsky, one of the Bolshevik leaders, has repudiated the report that Russia is seeking a separate peace. The Russians, ...

    Article : 120 words
  4. RESCH, THE BREWER

    The Prime Minister has decided to very materially curtail the liberty which many enemy subjects have enjoyed up to date. It has been the policy of the Federal ...

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  5. SUNDAY TIMES DISTRESS FUND

    Readers of the Sunday Times who in the past were so generous in their contributions in the interests of a number of the genuinely distressed on whose behalf appeals had been made, ...

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  6. A DEFINITE SCHEME

    When the last Conscription Referendum was before the people its opponents, ever ready with an excuse to avoid their responsibilities, complained of the lack of a definite scheme. ...

    Article : 605 words
  7. THE BRITISH VICTORY

    Arrangements are being made by the State Government to fittingly celebrate, on Tuesday next, the British victory on the Western Front. A thanksgiving service is to be held in Martin ...

    Article : 169 words
  8. THEATRES

    In these strenuous times of casualty lists and Anti-Conscription meetings, the Tivoli Theatre is the ideal environment in which to forget the outside world in a riot of humor ...

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  9. BOYS DROWNED AT LEICHHARDT

    On Friday, in the rush of stormwaters in Leichhardt, two boys were swept into the channel and carried down the canal. One of them was seen floating in the flood, being ...

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  10. THE GERMAN STRENGTH

    Official statistics issued by the French Embassy show that the Germans' strength on the West front is 5,320.000. This army comprises 57 divisions on the ...

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  11. KAY ON POINTS

    Fred Kay, weighing 10.10½ as against his opponent's 11.13½, was declared victor over Albert Lloyd at the Stadium last night. The contest attracted a much larger gathering of ...

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  12. SOLDIERS ARRIVING TO-DAY

    Invalid soldiers will arrive to-day (Sunday). Friends and relatives who have received tickets marked "K" from the Staff Officer for Invalids should be at the Anzac Buffet at 9 ...

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  13. WAR RISKS REDUCED

    A significant reflection of the light in which the submarine menace is regarded is shown by the fact that the War Risk Bureau has reduced the insurance rates on shipping in the ...

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  14. SHIPPING FREIGHTS CONFERENCE

    It is understood that a conference of representatives of the various States will soon be held. The shortage of shipping will be discussed, as well as the desirability of pooling ...

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  15. THE CAMBRAI ATTACKERS

    A German report states that six British infantry divisions and three cavalry divisions participated in the attack at Cambrai. ...

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  16. OUR CLEAR DUTY

    The Minister for the Navy, Mr. Joseph Cook, addressed a large meeting at Hunter's Aid last night. In the course of a speech, which was loudly ...

    Article : 348 words
  17. AUSTRALIANS WANTED

    Mrs. Reid, of Haberfield, received, some months ago, the following letter from Sir Douglas Haig, for whom she knitted an ornamental pair of silk socks. The reference in it ...

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  18. A CHINESE ARMY

    It is understood that the Allies have endorsed the proposal to permit China to send a contingent of 25,000 troops to France to take up secondary duties behind the lines in order ...

    Article : 107 words
  19. SOLDIER KILLED BY TRAIN

    A returned soldier, named Darcy Bell, was run over by a passenger train at Woy Woy tunnel this afternoon, and cut to pieces. He was one of the military guards stationed at the ...

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  20. THE NO SIDE

    Once more the Prime Minister is making an appeal for a Conscription vote. This should be a plain, simple issue, but again Mr. Hughes seeks deliberately to cloud the issue and ...

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  21. POLITICIANS COLLECT FOR SOLDIERS

    Lady Goold Adams, in the presence of a large crowd, at the Post Office to-day, distributed boxes to members of the Cabinet, Parliamentarians, and business men, who at once ...

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  22. CONTEST FOR SURFERS AT TIVOLI

    Commencing on Monday, the management of the Tivoli Theatre is initiating a series of Monday matinees. In order to make these unusually attractive, a number of special features ...

    Article : 153 words
  23. PROGRESS OF CAMPAIGN

    "I have come back from addressing meetings at Blayney, Cowra, and Orange," said the Minister for the Navy yesterday, "feeling very hopeful that the Referendum will be answered ...

    Article : 132 words
  24. ALL AMERICA LEAGUE

    Mr. John Barrett, Director-General of the Pan-American Union, urges the creation of a special advisory council to arrange the co-ordination of war measures and the mobilisation of ...

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  25. THE WOOLWICH MYSTERY

    The police have been unable to discover any trace of the man Burns, who disappeared from the bow of the boat going into Woolwich jetty at 11 o'clock on Wednesday night. It is feared, ...

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  26. LAST NIGHT'S SHOWS

    Last night saw the final performance of Quinneys at the Playhouse. Quinneys is aptly described as the sweetest play Sydney has seen for a long time. There was a crowded ...

    Article : 135 words
  27. RAILWAY COLLISION

    This morning, at 1 o'clock, a mixed train from Maryborough collided with a goods train, being shunted at Donald platform. There were several passengers on the mixed. These escaped ...

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  28. CONSCRIPTION QUERIES

    Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, yesterday answered a number of questions asked in regard to the working of the reinforcements system under the Government proposals. ...

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  29. SOLDIERS' VOTES

    Returned soldiers eligible to vote as electors, but not on the rolls, may vote at any booth on Referendum Day on making the prescribed declaration. Those who are enrolled will vote ...

    Article : 76 words
  30. THE BROKEN HILL DISORDERS

    The men committed for trial for raids on mines during the strike have been notified that except six, who have been instructed to attend at the Deniliquin Court for trial, are required ...

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  31. ACCOUNTANTS OBJECT TO ALIENS

    The Incorporated Institute of Accountants of Victoria has carried a resolution to the effect that no person, naturalised or not, born in Germany, or any other country at war with ...

    Article : 73 words
  32. GIRLS' NATIONAL LEAGUE

    The Girls' National League chose a picturesque spot for their fete in aid of the Battle-plane Fund, which they arranged in the pleasure grounds of Clifton Gardens yesterday ...

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  33. THIS WEEK'S SPEECHES

    The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, is to leave Sydney to-day for Brisbane. He will speak in the northern capital early next week, and leave there on Wednesday morning on his return to ...

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  34. CONSERVATORIUM CONCERT

    There were rousing cheers and demonstrative applause to greet Mr. Verbrugghen at the finish of yesterday's orchestral concert at the Conservatorium, the final one of the season. Mr. ...

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  35. GREEN BEATS VOLAIRE

    Harry Green (9st 5¼lb) defeated Eugene Volaire (9st 7¼lb) all the way for 20 rounds. The decision was loudly cheered. Green created an uncommonly good impression. ...

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  36. NEEDY DEPENDENTS OF SOLDIERS

    Dr. F. W. Kane, acting-president of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, N.S.W. branch, referring last month to a report in circulation that a number of dependents of ...

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  37. MAN AND WOMAN BADLY BURNED

    A fire in the dwelling occupied by Patrick Sherwood, in Belmont-road, Alexandria, last night, burned out the bedroom and destroyed the bedding and furniture in the three-roomed ...

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  38. CARNIVAL AT GLEBE

    Fine weather and a liberal response to the appeal for funds attended the fourth annual gala of the Glebe Local Distress Society on Friday and Saturday. ...

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  39. MISS ADA REEVE BETTER

    Miss Ada Reeve re-appeared at the Tivoli Theatre this afternoon after a few days' absence. Miss Reeve had been suffering from a sore throat, and the audience gave her a cordial ...

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  40. NEW VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT

    It is expected there will be a large meeting of the Liberal Party at Parliament House on Tuesday, when Mr. Bowser, who has a commission to form a Government, will make a ...

    Article : 135 words
  41. THE GERMAN VOTE

    The regulation issued relating to the disfranchisement of those born in enemy territory and their sons and daughters has been amended to provide that the ?distranchisement ...

    Article : 143 words
  42. THE TRAWOOL TRAGEDY

    The Detective Office received a telegram to-night from Tatura stating that Oldring, the soldier who was wanted in connection with the death of Mrs. Margaret Taylor and her ...

    Article : 140 words
  43. BARBERS' PRICES DOWN AGAIN

    A novelty in strikes was that of the clients of city barbers, who decided to boycott shops which had intimated that the price for a haircut would be increased. The increase of 25 ...

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  44. ADELAIDE'S NEW MAYOR

    Alderman R. G. Glover, who has been a member of the Adelaide City Council for some years, was to-day elected Mayor unopposed. He succeeds Mr. I. Isaacs. ...

    Article : 73 words
  45. FUNDS FOR REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN

    In view of the many calls now being made upon the organisation for the Yes vote on the Referendum, supporters of the cause are reminded that funds are needed to carry on the ...

    Article : 55 words
  46. INDIAN STUDENT VISITORS

    Mr. C. T. Andrews, Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge, recently waited on Mr. Glynn, the Minister for Home and Territories, and asked, among other things, that Graduates of the ...

    Article : 62 words
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