Articles from page 5: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. BRITISH SUBMARINES.

    The Admiralty, lifting the veil that has covered the operations of the British submarines in the Baltic, relates a series of stirring deeds. It tells how they were ...

    Article : 591 words
  3. ITALY'S CAMPAIGN.

    The latest Italian official report states:—The enemy's third attempt on Friday to recapture Monte Corne failed. Two columns, with machine guns, and ...

    Article : 88 words
  4. RECRUITING CAMPAIGN.

    The miniature army, which is on the "March to Freedom" tour, Armidale to Newcastle, arrived at Quirindi on Saturday afternoon. The column was met on ...

    Article : 180 words
  5. RUSSIA'S DEBACLE.

    The latest advices from Petrograd give a deplorable account of the conditions of life in that city. There is very little food, and the ...

    Article : 215 words
  6. POSITION REVIEWED.

    The British High Authority has explained that his statements might be regarded as the considered opinion of the General Staff, as far as it can be published. ...

    Article : 573 words
  7. IRISH PLOT.

    Viscount French, the Viceroy of Ireland, has issued a proclamation, in which he states: It has come to our knowledge that certain subjects in Ireland have ...

    Article : 238 words
  8. ENEMY'S STRENGTH

    M. Marcel Hutin states that it is reliably estimated that the enemy has concentrated eighty divisions for the attack on the French and British lines. General ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. GERMAN REPORT.

    A German official reports states:— An enemy monitor shelled Ostend. There were considerable civilian losses. We repulsed a strong English thrust ...

    Article : 32 words
  10. TRIBUTE TO AUSTRALIANS.

    The correspondent of the "Giornale d'Italia," on the French front, pays a high tribute to the gallantry of the Australians there. ...

    Article : 157 words
  11. BRITISH REPORT.

    A British official report from Italy states: We have destroyed 19 aeroplanes since May 8th. Two of ours have not returned. ...

    Article : 23 words
  12. HAIG'S REPORTS.

    Field-marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: We successfully raided in the daytime in the Morlancourt sector, and south of Hulluch, taking a number of prisoners, ...

    Article : 509 words
  13. NEWCASTLE RECRUITING.

    The official returns of recruiting in all the Federal electorates in New South Wales for the week ended the 11th instant have been received at the recruiting ...

    Article : 244 words
  14. IN ALBANIA.

    An Austrian report states:—French and Italian forces have attacked mountain positions between the Osum and the Devoli rivers in Albania. ...

    Article : 29 words
  15. KAISER AT THE FRONT.

    Mr. Percival Phillips telegraphs that it is rumoured the Kaiser is again on the West Front, presumably in connection with the preparations for the next attack. ...

    Article : 76 words
  16. BRAVE MEN LOST.

    The Milan correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," referring to the sinking of an Austrian Dreadnought in the Pola harbour, states that a motor-boat ...

    Article : 101 words
  17. NEED FOR ALLIED ACTION.

    The entire French press urges early combined effort to solve the Russian problem and prevent Germany reorganising Russia in Germany's interests. ...

    Article : 62 words
  18. THE ARRESTS.

    The Government's sudden display of firmness has caused a sensation in Ireland, where the loyalists have been alarmed by the Sinn Fein's raids of houses for arms, ...

    Article : 271 words
  19. DEALING WITH SUBMARINES.

    A Paris message reports that Admiral Wilson, who is commanding the American Laval forces in French waters, states that as a result of the Franco-American ...

    Article : 128 words
  20. THE EX-CZAR.

    A telegram received in Zurich from Moscow states that negotiations are proceeding for settling the ex-Czar and his family in Switzerland, journeying via ...

    Article : 53 words
  21. AMERICAN TROOPS SOUGHT.

    Italy has informed the United States Government that the presence of American troops on the Italian front is much desired. ...

    Article : 54 words
  22. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

    Mrs. L. Martin, of Gosford-road, Hamilton Vest, has been advised that her husband, Private L. E. ("Sid.") Martin, was mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatch ...

    Article : 38 words
  23. FINLAND THANKS GERMANY.

    It is reported from Stockholm that the Finnish Diet has held its first meeting since the outbreak of the revolution. The President thanked Germany for ...

    Article : 38 words
  24. DISTRICT NEWS.

    The Ronan Catholic Church at Boolaroo, Our Lady Help of Christians, which is in the arch-diocese of Sydney, was blessed and opened yesterday afternoon by the ...

    Article : 929 words
  25. DESTROYING ENEMY PLANES.

    The number of German aeroplanes destroyed at the West Front on Wednesday and Thursday was 81 by the British, 25 by the French, and three by the Americans ...

    Article : 45 words
  26. THE ENEMY CONFERENCE.

    Washington reports that official advises from Zurich indicate that the meeting between the Kaiser and the Emperor Carl proved unsatisfactory. ...

    Article : 50 words
  27. REBEL GENERALS SHOT.

    The Stockholm correspondent of the "Morning Post" states that three of the leading Red Generals were executed in Helsingfors on Thursday. The rebellion ...

    Article : 30 words
  28. DESTROYER SUNK.

    The Admiralty reports that a British destroyer was torpedoed and sunk on the 14th instant. Two men were killed as the result of an ...

    Article : 28 words
  29. AUSTRO-GERMAN TREATY.

    A message from Amsterdam says that reference to the new Austro-German treaty was made by Dr. Wekerle, in a speech in the Hungarian Chamber. ...

    Article : 91 words
  30. ENEMY WILL NOT WIN.

    General Smuts, when receiving the Freedom of the City of Glasgow, said that the downfall of Russia and Rumania made the enemy think his chance ...

    Article : 500 words
  31. AMERICA'S WAR AID.

    President Wilson, speaking in New York, said there would be no limit to the number of men America will send to France. The United States intended to ...

    Article : 185 words
  32. GERMANY'S NAVY.

    It is reported from Paris that Admiral von Tirpitz has formed a secret organisation in Germany, which is working against the heads of the German Navy, especially ...

    Article : 56 words
  33. GENERAL SMUTS' ADVICE.

    General Smuts, while in Glasgow, in thanking the University for conferring upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws, said, referring to Ireland, that he would ...

    Article : 129 words
  34. ANZAC DAY IN SWITZERLAND.

    Letters from Switzerland state that Anzacs there celebrated Anzac Day at Interlaken, where comrades from Murren joined them. ...

    Article : 185 words
  35. WARNING FROM BOHEMIA.

    A Vienna message states that a deputation of Czechs, including members of Parliament, warned Dr. von Seidler, the Austrian Premier, that if the Government ...

    Article : 43 words
  36. INDIA'S ARMY.

    The Government of India has decided to raise immediately a new army of more than 500,000 men. The Provincial Governments have ...

    Article : 34 words
  37. KAISER SEEKING PEACE.

    A message from Zurich states that Dr. von Seidler told a deputation of strikers that the prospect of a general peace was not hopeless. ...

    Article : 39 words
  38. GREECE MOBILISING.

    The Greek Legation in Washington is informed from Athens that the mobilisation of the Greek army is progressing rapidly. ...

    Article : 29 words
  39. DILLON'S MANIFESTO.

    Mr. John Dillon, M.P., leader of the Irish Nationalists, in a manifesto addressed to the Americans, urges them to await the statements of the Irish missions ...

    Article : 54 words
  40. DEATH OF AVIATORS.

    Lieutenants J. S. Lord and L. L. George, the latter of Sydney, were killed while flying in England. George and Lord were buried with full ...

    Article : 66 words
  41. ILLTREATMENT OF PRISONERS

    A Berne message states that a horrible story of the sufferings of British prisoners is narrated by Fight-lieutenant Groves, who arrived in Switzerland ...

    Article : 132 words
  42. GERMANY'S BIRTHRATE.

    German statistics show that the decline in the birth rate, as compared with the pro-war rate, represents a decline of two million babies in three years. The ...

    Article : 69 words
  43. GERMAN INHUMANITY.

    A Belgian communique reports: German airmen bombed a Belgian hospital at Calais, killing ten persons, and wounding twenty. ...

    Article : 20 words
  44. IN AUSTRIA.

    A Palestine official message states:—The Arab forces of the King of the Hedjaz raided a station and post on the Hedjaz railway, killing 30 of the enemy, ...

    Article : 56 words
  45. AMERICA'S ARMY GROWING.

    The United States correspondent states: Americans have arrived, and are reinforcing the British front in Northern France. He points out that the arrival of ...

    Article : 288 words
  46. A FRUSTRATED ATTEMPT.

    An official report from Paris states: Enemy aeroplanes crossed our lines, and bombed several places behind the front. Some machines approached Paris, ...

    Article : 79 words
  47. DISTRICT CASUALTIES.

    PRIVATE HEMMINGS.—Mrs. Ernest Hemmings, of 71 Railway-lane, Wickham, has received intimation that her husband. Private Ernest Hemmings, was killed in action on ...

    Article : 456 words
  48. THE FAR EAST.

    The Entente has agreed to co-operate with Japan and China to suppress German, activity in the Far East. The United Press correspondent at ...

    Article : 63 words
  49. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Eugene Gilbert, a famous French airman, has been killed while testing an aeroplane. The French Government has awarded ...

    Article : 400 words
  50. WIRELESS OPERATORS' PAY.

    The "Daily Express" states that certain wireless operators in Liverpool have decided to give the Ministry for Labour three weeks' notice of their intention to ...

    Article : 54 words
  51. JAPAN'S LOYALTY.

    Viscount Chinda, Japanese Ambassador, in a speech in London, said that German propaganda represented Japan in the next war, fighting against England. ...

    Article : 66 words
  52. GERMANY AND BELGIUM.

    The German authorities in Belgium have ordered that German shall be the only official language after Saturday. This means that nearly all officials ...

    Article : 35 words
  53. BRITAIN'S WOOL SUPPLIES.

    Mr. Arthur Goldfinch, Director of Raw Materials, has predicted that for many months the shipping programme would not be compiled with. It was estimated that ...

    Article : 99 words
  54. GERMAN FLIER WOUNDED.

    It is reported from Amsterdam that Lieutenant Bongartz, the next successful successful air fighter after Richtofen, has been wounded in an air duel with a ...

    Article : 51 words
  55. NAVAL HONOURS.

    The London "Gazette" contains a list of naval honours, among which is a posthumous Victoria Cross to Seaman Carless, of the Royal Navy. Though mortally ...

    Article : 114 words
  56. PACIFISTS DENOUNCED.

    Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence, in the course of a speech on the British Empire, at the annual Empire service held by the Protestant Alliance ...

    Article : 258 words
  57. HAMBURG'S WAR AIMS.

    An Amsterdam telegram states that the Hamburg Senate has forwarded to the Bundesrath Hapsburg's special war aims. They are:—An adequate indemnity, ...

    Article : 79 words
  58. MR. W. M. HUGHES.

    The "New York Tribune" says: "There are few more interesting men in the world than Mr. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia. ...

    Article : 63 words
  59. FRENCH OPERATIONS.

    The latest French communique states. There are violent bombardments a[?]arious points north and south of the Avre. ...

    Article : 106 words
  60. WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE.

    A report of the Select Committee on National Expenditure shows that after £500,000 sterling had been expended on preparatory work for establishing an ...

    Article : 65 words
  61. IN EAST AFRICA.

    An East African official report states:—There was severe fighting on May 5th, westward of Nanungo, where the bulk of the German force was concentrated. ...

    Article : 93 words
  62. AN ENGINEER IN TROUBLE.

    James Cotter, a London engineer, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for sailing a small boat at night time within the prohibited area off ...

    Article : 63 words
  63. GERMAN BREAD SHORTAGE.

    A Berlin official message states that the daily bread ration is to be reduced in mid-June from 200 to 160 grammes, owing to the arrival of Ukraine grain being ...

    Article : 35 words
  64. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 27 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$