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  2. THE SULTAN OF EGYPT.

    The Sultan of Egypt had a narrow escape cape from being murdered in the attempt recently made on his life. The Grand Master of Ceremonies, ...

    Article : 143 words
  3. DISTRICT NEWS.

    A sacred concert, arranged by the Committee or the Wickham Belgian Fund, was given in the Islington Park yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large ...

    Article : 219 words
  4. THE WAR.

    The latest official communique says:—Prisoners emphasiac the importance of the French success at Lee Eparges. The Germans brought up a division of ...

    Article : 207 words
  5. RUSSIAN SUCCESSES.

    The latest official communique says: West of the River Niemen, at daybreak on the 9th inst., we attacked German positions, and captured two, lines of ...

    Article : 235 words
  6. GERMAN SUBMARINES.

    Norwegian airmen discovered several German submarines taking refuge in Bergen Bay, on the coast of Norway. They were ordered to leave immediately or be ...

    Article : 47 words
  7. INDIA'S GIFTS.

    The Indian prince and noblemen steadily continue their generous, gifts on behalf of the war funds, and English and Indian ladies throughout the country are ...

    Article : 196 words
  8. RELIEF STEAMER SUNK.

    The Belgian Relief Committee's steamer Harpalyeo was mined or submarined off the Noordhinden lightship, though she was supplied with papers promising, to ...

    Article : 93 words
  9. DEATH OF DR. MOORHOUSE.

    The death is announced of the Rt. Rev. James Moorhouse, D.D., Litt. D., who was Bishop of Melbourne from 1878-86, and subsequently Bishop of Manchester. ...

    Article : 76 words
  10. FOR THE BELGIANS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 109 words
  11. GUARDSMAN'S STORY.

    It is practically impossible nowadays to travel in England without having ones compartment invaded by soldiery or suddenly discovering that some quiet civilion ...

    Article : 1,195 words
  12. WICKHAM.

    Mrs. Mayo, a very old and esteemed resident of the Newcastle district, who had been an active worker in all the auxiliaries of the Danger-street (Wickham) ...

    Article : 144 words
  13. FRENCH SHIP SUNK.

    A German submarine gave the crow of the French sailing vessel Chateaubriand, off the Isle of Wight ten minutes to leave the ship. ...

    Article : 85 words
  14. FATE OF THE KARLSRUHE.

    The German cruiser Karlsruhe was in the Caribbean Sea on the 4th November. While part of the crew were taking tea in the forepart of the ship, no enemy ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. SENSATIONAL TRIAL.

    The sensational trial of Captain Herall, who was charged with having murdered his wife at Compiegne, where the Hussars are stationed, was concluded ...

    Article : 113 words
  16. THE AUSTRIAN LOSSES.

    The "Messagero" states that the Austrians lost 800,000 in the Carpathians, of whom one-third were taken prisoners. Whole divisions were armed with an old ...

    Article : 52 words
  17. VICTORIAN AID.

    The Victorian Belgian Fund now totals £126,625. The amount contributed on Friday was £2160. ...

    Article : 18 words
  18. HAMILTON.

    The Rev. Canon Ramm, the rector of St. Peter's Church of England, Hamilton, has been ailing for some weeks, and his health is causing his friends must ...

    Article : 32 words
  19. PORTUGUESE COLLIER.

    The Portuguese collier Douro, a sailing vessel of 218 tons, bound for Oporto, was on April 3rd, torpedoed by submarine. She sank slowly, and the crow took to ...

    Article : 56 words
  20. THE SINGAPORE MUTINY.

    The state premier has received a despatch from the Commercial Commissioner in the East regarding the Mutiny which recently broke out in Singapore. ...

    Article : 116 words
  21. NEWCASTLE PATRIOTIC FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 35 words
  22. BRITISH CASUALTIES.

    The last three British casually lists include the names of 1292 killed, 2583 wounded, and 136 missing. Amongst the casualties are 45 Canadians. ...

    Article : 29 words
  23. ATTACK ON SUBMARINES.

    The newspapers are of opinion that a British squadron attacked the German submarines off the island of Sartero. ...

    Article : 30 words
  24. LAMBTON.

    The remains of Mrs. James Longworth were interred at Sandgate Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the funeral being largely attended. Messrs, W. Hughes and ...

    Article : 40 words
  25. AN AUSTRIAN TRAIN.

    Two armoured Austrian trains attack the Russian position at Boran, two kilometres from the Rumanian frontier. The Russian artillery destroyed one ...

    Article : 35 words
  26. ALLIED AIRMEN.

    The Allied airmen on Thursday evening dropped seven bombs on the German position at Knocke. The result is unknown. ...

    Article : 41 words
  27. STEAMER ESCAPES.

    A German submarine chased the Ocean S.S. Company's steamer Thesens (6724 tons) when off the Seilly Islands. The Thesens, when signalled by the ...

    Article : 107 words
  28. SERVIAN RELIEF FUND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 67 words
  29. GRETA

    The management of the Central Hall skating rink devoted thirty per cent. of the taking on Thursday night to the local branch of the National Fund for the ...

    Article : 55 words
  30. IN THE DARDANELLES.

    A communique states: "Mine-sweeping at the entrance to Chanak, in the Dardanelles, has been continued nightly. The dragging vessels are operating under the ...

    Article : 80 words
  31. FIRE IN LIVERPOOL.

    A fire which broke out in a large Store in Liverpool last night did enormous damage. The store, Which contained thirty-five ...

    Article : 80 words
  32. MOUNTAIN FIGHTING.

    A Hungarian officer relates that his regiment in the Carpathians was ordered to held a certain position. They dragged guns up the mountain ...

    Article : 179 words
  33. RUNNING THE GAUNTLET.

    The steamer Afric, from London and Liverpool, arrived at Melbourne yesterday after an eventful time in the Irish Sea. ...

    Article : 162 words
  34. GERMAN SPIES.

    Three German spies have been arrested in London for communicating, naval and military information to the Continent by means of invisible ink. ...

    Article : 237 words
  35. QUEENSLAND.

    Writs for the State elections will be issued on Thursday next. Nominations will be received on Wednesday, the 28th instant, and the polling will take place ...

    Article : 122 words
  36. VICTORIA.

    Notification of the appointment of Messrs. W. W. Bamford and W. E. Johnson, Ms. P., as commissioners to visit the New Hebrides Islands and Lord Howe ...

    Article : 325 words
  37. FRENCH TROOPS.

    A communique states: The Expeditionary Force under the command of general d'Alhade has compeleted its voyage from French North Africa to the Levant, under, ...

    Article : 54 words
  38. BRAVE HONOURED.

    A notification appears in the London "Gazette" that the Companionship of the Bath has been conferred on Captain William A. H. Kelly, of the cruiser ...

    Article : 115 words
  39. NEW ZEALAND LOAN

    The "Daily Mail" states that arrangements are being made to issue a New Zealand loan possibility a week hence. The report is apparently due to ...

    Article : 51 words
  40. MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.

    The following are amongst the appointments to the Australian Imperial force notified in the Commonwealth "Gazette": To be lieutenant-colonels: Colonel W. ...

    Article : 318 words
  41. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    Further general rains were experienced on Saturday. Jubilation is expressed on all sides at the apparent break up of the drought. ...

    Article : 79 words
  42. MATTERS IN BRITAIN.

    Mr. Lloyd-George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the wine and spirit traders privately discussed the prohibition of wines and spirits. ...

    Article : 109 words
  43. NEW ZEALAND SINGER'S SUCCESS.

    Miss Nora Dalgel, a New Zealander made a success in the part of Mimi in the opera "La Boheme" at the Shaftesbury Theatre. ...

    Article : 30 words
  44. GERMAN BRUTALITY.

    When the Russians retook Audrejens, near Memel, on the frontier of East Prussia, they found 34 wounded Russians who are believed to have been tortured, and ...

    Article : 178 words
  45. RACE AT SALFORD.

    In a 120 yards' race at Salford yesterday for £100 a side. Applegrath defeated Donaldson, the Victorian runner, by a yard in 22¼ sec. ...

    Article : 29 words
  46. A SPLENDID EXAMPLE.

    Naval Commander Ritchie has been awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery when in command of searching and demolition operations at ...

    Article : 68 words
  47. TURKEY'S AIM.

    Now York newspapers which arrived by the mail on Wednesday give details of the first newspaper interview given" by the Turkish Grand Vizier, Prince Said Halim. ...

    Article : 692 words
  48. Y.M.C.A. CONTINENTAL.

    A continental in aid of the funds of the field service of the Newcastle Young Men's Christian Association was held on the lawn of the Brown-street ...

    Article : 461 words
  49. INHUMAN TREATMENT.

    A White Paper has been issued dealing with the treatment of British prisoners in Germany. It shows that Britain has constantly ...

    Article : 459 words
  50. BRAVERY IN THE CANAL.

    Lieutenant-Commander Primer, of the torpedo-boat O. 43, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for disabling Turkish boats endeavouring to cross ...

    Article : 81 words
  51. SIGNIFICANT SIGN.

    The exodus of Germans from Italy is increasing. Many families in Naples and Rome are hurrying to Switzerland, and German ...

    Article : 40 words
  52. SUPPLY OF TEACHERS.

    Although the teaching staff of the Education Department showed a not increase of 331 teachers last year over the figures for 1913, there is still a shortage, ...

    Article : 413 words
  53. AUSTRIAN AVIATORS.

    Austrian aviators continue their, wanton attacks upon undefended towns. An aeroplane on Thursday dropped seven bombs in the market-place at ...

    Article : 70 words
  54. SYDNEY'S CREW.

    Petty-officer Arthur Lamber, Seamen B. Green, Joseph, Kininburgh, Harold Collins William A. Taylor and Thomas Mullens (steward) , H.M.A.S. Sydney, ...

    Article : 50 words
  55. M. VENEZELOS.

    M. Vonezelos, the ex-Premier of Greece, has retired, from politics, and is leaving the country. He explains that his presence would ...

    Article : 41 words
  56. PLUCKY SHIPMASTER.

    Captain John Green, master of the steamer Vosges, has received the Distinguished Service Cross. His vessel was sunk as a result of an explosion after ...

    Article : 37 words
  57. MILITARY CHAPLAINS.

    The recent decision of Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, to reduce the salaries of the military chaplains serving with the Australian Expeditionary Force, ...

    Article : 482 words
  58. H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND.

    New Zealand newspapers made a statement in January that Mr. Thomas Mackenzie, High Commissioner for New Zealand after the action in the North Sea, ...

    Article : 104 words
  59. ATTACK ON SERVIA.

    Bulgarian Comltadjis, under orders of Bulgarian and Turkish reserve officers are concentrating at Strumuitza, in service, and Eglipalanka. ...

    Article : 40 words
  60. NAVAL HONOURS.

    The Admiralty is issuing letters of Approbation which are equivalent to the distinction in the army of being mentioned in despatches. ...

    Article : 83 words
  61. MATTERS IN SYDNEY.

    Before the mail steamer Ventura sailed for San Francisco yesterday afternoon she was thoroughly searched by military police, Private A. R. Champion, who had ...

    Article : 628 words
  62. PRISONERS IN GERMANY.

    Germany claims to have taken prisoners 242,000 Frenchmen, 509,000 Russians, 40,000 Belgians, and 20,800 British. Mr. Harper, the chief Commissioner ...

    Article : 109 words
  63. AMERICA'S NEUTRALITY.

    Germany has addressed a Note to the United States, complaining that the latter is not observing neutrality, through the failure to accomplish anything in the ...

    Article : 173 words
  64. Advertising

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    Advertising : 55 words
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