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  2. THE WEST FRONT.

    A high military authority states that the chief event on the West Front is the movement of German troops there, though the transport is no faster than he ...

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  3. RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

    It is reported from Petrograd that M. Lenin, the Premier, states that the Bolsheviks for two days have had no communication of any kind from ...

    Article : 370 words
  4. INDIAN REFORM.

    Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India at the opening of the Legislative Council, in the course of a long speech, announced several amendments in the rules where by ...

    Article : 540 words
  5. SCOTTISH WAR HOSPITALS.

    "The Romance of the Scottish Women's War Hospitals" formed the subject of an interesting address by Mr. C. N. Button, in the Newcastle Council ...

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  6. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The Executive Council to-day appointed Mr. S. J. Mitchell, S.M., Commissioner of Insolvency and Stipendiary Magistrate of the Adelaide Local Court. Mr. R. W. ...

    Article : 58 words
  7. BIBLE SOCIETY.

    The annual meeting of the Newcastle branch of the New South Wales auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at the Central Hall last night, ...

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  8. VICTORIAN COAL CONTRACT.

    Mr. Holman, the Premier, laid upon the table of the Legislative Assembly to-night the papers in connection with the Victorian coal contract, but explained that ...

    Article : 1,153 words
  9. ANOTHER REPUBLIC.

    The Bolsheviks have seized the ships at Port Chilia, and proclaimed the Danubo delta, between Chilia and St. George, an independent republic. ...

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  10. FEDERAL MATTERS.

    At the conclusion of a meeting of the Federal Cabinet Mr. Hughes, the Prime Minister, announced that the British Government had agreed to take 300 tons of ...

    Article : 172 words
  11. RUSSIAN DEFENCES.

    Under new decrees the supreme command of the army has been vested in the Council of the People's Commissaries. A naval conference decided to ...

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  12. THE KING'S SPEECH.

    The King's Speech, in proroguing the Imperial Parliament, said that American's entry into the war, followed ether countries, had ...

    Article : 144 words
  13. A FUTILE AGREEMENT.

    The Budapest Chamber of Commerce has announced that the arrangement made between Austria and Russia for the exchange of goods on the frontiers of Hungary has ...

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  14. THE GALLIPOLI STAR.

    Mr. Bean, the Australian representative now in London, telegraphs:—It is stated here that the question of the Gallipoli Star is being now discussed between ...

    Article : 251 words
  15. WALLSEND COUNCIL.

    The Wallsend Council met last night, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. There were present: Alderman W. Harris (the Mayor), and ...

    Article : 429 words
  16. AMERICAN TRANSPORT SUNK.

    It is reported from Washington that the Committee of Public Information has issued following statement:—The War Department is officially advised that the s.s. ...

    Article : 151 words
  17. GERMANY'S EXPECTED BLOW.

    A message from Paris states that M. Marcel Hutin foresees the early end of the Lenin-Trotsky regime in Russia. "Germany's plans for the west front ...

    Article : 76 words
  18. BRITISH LINES STRONG.

    Mr, Phillip Gibbs reports: The German artillery fire is increasing in the Passchendacle and Cambral sectors, and they are making many attempted raids to get ...

    Article : 122 words
  19. AMERICA'S SHIPBUILDING.

    The Emergency Fleet Corporation announces that within two mouths three huge Government shipyards will be completed. ...

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  20. FRENCH SHIPPING.

    The French shipping returns for the week state that the arrivals numbered 968 and the sailings 897. Two vessels above 600 tons and one ...

    Article : 38 words
  21. THE GERMAN POLICY.

    The Stockholm correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" states:—M. Trotsky's enforced silence at Brest-Litovsk suggests that when he returns he will bring a ...

    Article : 173 words
  22. FOOD HOARDING.

    Frosecutions for food hoarding continue, and also of tradesmen charging excessive princes. There is some comment on the fact that ...

    Article : 329 words
  23. HELIGOLAND BIGHT ATTACK.

    Details are now available of the thrust into Heligoland Bight by British light naval forces on November 17th. The objective was to penetrate the ...

    Article : 298 words
  24. THE BRITISH FRONT.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commandant on the West Front, reports:—The enemy raided a post westward of Zandvoorde. Six of our men are ...

    Article : 151 words
  25. AMERICA'S WAR CONTROL.

    It is reported from Washington that Senator Overman introduced a bill in the Senate, transmitted by president Wilson, giving the President power to ...

    Article : 80 words
  26. CARRINGTON COUNCIL.

    The council met on Thursday night, their being present the Mayor (Aldeman Wilson), and Aldermen Partridge, Murray, M'Cann, M'Gregor, Arnott, Parker, and ...

    Article : 287 words
  27. COUNT ANDRASSY'S VIEW.

    It is reported from Zurich that Count Andrassy, addressing the Hungarian parliament denounced the idea of peace at any price. ...

    Article : 79 words
  28. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The Edinburgh Court has given judgment for the plaintiffs in the Bowyer-Smith case. In this action W Bowyer-smith, of Melbourne, and six others ...

    Article : 145 words
  29. THE UKRAINE RISING.

    The position in the Ukraine continues to excite public discussion. A Berlin message puts a now aspect on the Ukraine problem. It states that the Grand ...

    Article : 173 words
  30. OSTEND BOMBARDED.

    Amsterdam reports that British naval forces have again bombarded Ostend. They severely damaged naval yards, and shot down two German aeroplanes, the ...

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  31. RED CROSS APPEAL.

    Geneva report that the International Red Cross is appealing to the bellingerents to abolish the use of poison gas. ...

    Article : 21 words
  32. FRENCH REPORT.

    A French communique states:— An Important railway junction at Vaarbrueck was successfully bombed by our squadron, which was attached by several ...

    Article : 60 words
  33. THE HALIFAX DISASTER.

    A message from Ottawa states that it is reported that 30 British bluejackets were killed in an attempt to save Halifax from the explosion of the munition ship. ...

    Article : 77 words
  34. COASTAL SHIPPING.

    Regulations have been issued under the War Precautions Act for the control of coastal shipping. The regulations set out that masters, owners, agents, and ...

    Article : 79 words
  35. LOSS IN THE CHANNEL.

    Mr. Macnamara, the Parliamentary secretary to the Admiralty, in reply to a question concerning the enemy sinking of a steamer in the English Channel, which ...

    Article : 54 words
  36. BRITISH FRANCHISE.

    The House of Lords have considered the reasons of the House of Commons disagreeing with the Lords on the Franchise Bill. ...

    Article : 179 words
  37. AMERICA'S FORCES.

    The military correspondent of the American United Press is of opinion that the first objective of the American Army will be the city of Metz. ...

    Article : 65 words
  38. RECRUITING MEETING.

    A big recruiting rally was held in the town hall to-night, under the presidency of Mr. Orchard, M.H.R. Among those to address the meeting were ...

    Article : 89 words
  39. UNDESIRABLE AUSTRALIAN.

    Vincent Kenran, aged 21, was charged at the Westminster Court with wearing an Australian uniform. The evidence showed that he came from ...

    Article : 69 words
  40. GERMANY'S AIMS.

    "Le Petit Journal" publishes the text of the memorandum sent by Dr. Michaells, when Chancellor of Germany, to Austria. The document declared that Germany's ...

    Article : 91 words
  41. FINNISH SUCCESSES.

    The Finnish White Guards have captured Uleborg after two days' fighting. A considerable force of Maximalists has departed from Petrograd with the purpose ...

    Article : 299 words
  42. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 332 words
  43. ENEMY HEADQUARTERS.

    Amsterdam reports that Marshal von Headenburg and General von Ludendorff have moved their headquarters to Belgium from the Rhine region. ...

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  44. CATHERINE HILL BAY.

    The combined picnic of the Mine and Bay Methodist Sunday Schools took place on Saturday on the cricket ground. The weather was favourable, and the children ...

    Article : 252 words
  45. GERMAN FALSEHOODS.

    It is significant that a German communique intended to cheer up the warweary populace gives an amazing account of the strikes and leading riots in England ...

    Article : 135 words
  46. DEALING WITH SUBMARINES.

    Mr. Daniels, the United States Secretary to the Navy, referring to an American anti-submarine device, declared that the Allies are winning the war against ...

    Article : 53 words
  47. NEW INDUSTRIAL BILL.

    The Industrial Arbitration (Amendment) Bill was criticised at to-night's Labour Council meeting. Mr. Bryan (Electrical Trades) said many ...

    Article : 266 words
  48. THE GERMAN STRIKES.

    A report from Copenhagen states that four German newspapers, including the "Doutsche Zeitung," have been suppressed for reporting details of the case against ...

    Article : 83 words
  49. NEWCASTLE RECRUITING.

    At the Newcastle recruiting depot yesterday three volunteers were accepted and two rejected. ...

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  50. IN PALESTINE.

    Official reports received in Washington state that General Allenby's forces continue to advance from Jerusalem. The Aden railroad is probably the objective. ...

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  51. ITALIAN AIR FIGHTING.

    An Italian official report states:—British and Italian airmen attacked enemy troops on an aviation ground, and fired ammunition stores. ...

    Article : 34 words
  52. WAR CHEST CLUB, LONDON.

    A Sydney business man, writing from London, with regard to the War Chest Club, says:—"It should be borne in mind that those benefited are all Australians, ...

    Article : 178 words
  53. THE VATICAN ON MILITARISM.

    The Rome correspondent of the Chicago "Daily News" interviewed Cardinal Gasparri, Pontifical Secretary of State, who stated that the Vatican wan in favour of ...

    Article : 131 words
  54. NAVY PRIZE FUND.

    The British Government will shortly distribute the Navy Prize Fund, amounting to £12,500,000, derived from the sale of captured enemy ships and stores. ...

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  55. RECRUITING IN SOUTH AFRICA.

    It is reported from Capetown that the general recruiting conference, after a lengthy discussion, passed a resolution which, while regarding conscription as the ...

    Article : 56 words
  56. ILLTREATMENT OF ITALIANS.

    It is reported that the Australians are deporting the Italians wholesale from the provinces they now occupy in Northern Italy. ...

    Article : 36 words
  57. ITALIAN SHIPPING.

    An Italian official report states:—The number of vessels arriving last week was 444, and the sailings 413. One steamer over 1600 tons, and 6 sailors over ...

    Article : 48 words
  58. BRITISH SHIPPING.

    The Admiralty reports:—During the week 2329 vessels arrived and 2373 sailed Ten vessels over 1600 tons, and five under, were sunk. Thirteen were ...

    Article : 36 words
  59. MINMI.

    A large number of residents attended the weekly Roll of Honour dance in Lightfoot's Picture Palace on Wednesday evening. The music was supplied by Miss ...

    Article : 54 words
  60. CAPTAIN MULVEY, M.C.

    Captain R. D. Mulvey, M.C., of the 8th L.T.M, Battery, is expected to reach Newcastle about the middle of this month. He was severely wounded on October 21st ...

    Article : 44 words
  61. RIOT IN PETROGRAD.

    A message from Petrograd states:—There was a sanguinary conflict on Sunday night in the Vosnasensky Prospect in Petrograd as the result of the looting of ...

    Article : 71 words
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