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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 208 words
  3. THE OBSTACLES TO PEACE.

    At the Socialists' peace conference, opened in Copenhagen, several delegates pointed out the impossibility of concluding peace under present ...

    Article : 59 words
  4. STARTLING DUST STORM.

    The increasing sultriness of the past week reached a grand climax shortly before five o'clock yesterday afternoon, when the most sensational dust ...

    Article : 740 words
  5. THE PRICE OF EGGS.

    A. G. Greenwood, who runs between 700 aud 800 laying hens on his farm at North Ryde, told the Necessary Commodities Commission that as the ...

    Article : 238 words
  6. AUSTRIA DESIRES PEACE AT ANY PRICE.

    A communique states, that the Allies evacuated Laboisselle owing to the explosion of the ammunition store igniting the village. Later the Allies ...

    Article : 161 words
  7. UNDER SUSPICION.

    An instance of the duplicity and treachery with which the authorities in this country have to contend since the outbreak of the war, is furnished ...

    Article : 446 words
  8. AN ARABIAN RISING

    A rising occurred at Muscat, an independent State in south-eastern Arabia. British troops assisted the Sultan in repelling the rebellion. The ...

    Article : 43 words
  9. GERMAN SECOND-RATE MATERIAL.

    A military correspondent says probably Germany never anticipated being forced to call up the Landstrum and other reserves. They were ...

    Article : 261 words
  10. Fatal Drinking Bout.

    A double tragedy is reported from Rongopea, New Zealand. Two old men, males and rabbiters, had been drinking heavily at their camp. ...

    Article : 73 words
  11. DISTRESS IN AUSTRIA.

    An Austrian lady asserts that the hatred expressed by the Germans against the English is nothing compared with the hatred the Austrians feel ...

    Article : 58 words
  12. RUSSIANS CAPTURE GERMAN TRENCHES.

    The Russians made a night attack, and re-occupied a trench at Grumine. All the defenders of the trench were killed. ...

    Article : 83 words
  13. Foundered Steamer.

    The steamer Genarth, 3035 tons, foundered off the coast of Norfolk. Twenty-two of the crew were drowned. ...

    Article : 25 words
  14. AUSTRIA'S NEW MINISTER.

    Count Burian, the new Austrian Foreign Minister, has accepted the Kaiser's invitation to visit him at headquarters. ...

    Article : 55 words
  15. HOSPITAL VISITING COMMITTEE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 words
  16. HEIGHT OF THE RIVER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  17. Escaped Prisoner Re-captured.

    A prisoner named Page, who escaped from the police in the Goondiwindi district last Friday, was recaptured last night on the border, 60 ...

    Article : 36 words
  18. THE POSITION REVIEWED.

    The French "Eye Witness" says that since the 5th inst. the Allies have consolidated the successes beyond the Yser, between St. Georges and the sea. ...

    Article : 317 words
  19. EARLIER NEWS.

    It is acknowledged at Delhi, that the tribute paid to the Commander-in-Chief, in the Viceroy's speech, was well merited. ...

    Article : 170 words
  20. Raft Washed Ashore.

    It has been definitely ascertained that the raft which was washed ashore at the Bluff, New Zealand, is not from the missing trawler Endeavor. ...

    Article : 33 words
  21. ITEMS OF NEWS.

    Whilst Mr. Leslie M'Farlane, 21 years of age son ot Mr. John M'Farlane, of Lillyfield, was using an axe, a piece of steel flew from the axe-head ...

    Article : 78 words
  22. ANTWERP PAYS WAR TAX.

    A Berlin message officially announces that Antwerp has paid a war tax of £1,600,000. ...

    Article : 23 words
  23. THE COUNCIL AND THE RATEPAYERS.

    The Mayor sees no reason why the consumers should be notified when it is intended to cut off, or greatly reduce, the town water supply. There ...

    Article : 601 words
  24. The Earthquake.

    Eleven shocks of earthquake were experienced yesterday. Fifty thousand people are homeless, out of 100,000 in the affected districts. ...

    Article : 99 words
  25. Mr. Holman Returns.

    Mr. Holman returned to town to-day from the country, looking much benefited in health. He was subsequently sworn in temporarly as ...

    Article : 46 words
  26. FRENCH AIRMEN KILLED.

    A French biplane, which was patrolling above Paris, fell. Both the pilot and observer were killed. ...

    Article : 24 words
  27. STARR-BOWKETT APPROPRIATIONS.

    Sales of appropriations were held on Monday night in connection with Nos. 1 and 2 Wagga Starr-Bowkett Societies. The No. l business was first ...

    Article : 114 words
  28. OTHER STATES JOINING IN.

    The "Figaro" states that Italy, Roumania, Greece, and Bulgaria are about to enter the war. ...

    Article : 22 words
  29. Fall From Crane.

    An unusual accident occurred at the new University buildings at Camperdown to-day. A huge stone, weighing several tons, was being hoisted to its ...

    Article : 126 words
  30. STORMS ON THE WAR FRONT.

    An official message says that from the sea to the Oise the war front has been swept by violent storms, which were especially severe in Belgium. ...

    Article : 38 words
  31. Attempted Robbery at Circular Quay.

    Phillip Hickey was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to choke Albert M'Auley, with intent to reb him. ...

    Article : 115 words
  32. CYCLIST ON FOOTPATH

    We have several times lately directed attention—to the dangerous practice indulged in by cyclists of riding on the footpaths after dark, but no ...

    Article : 183 words
  33. MINES IN THE BALTIC.

    A Stockholm correspondent says that during the last fortnight, five German steamers with all their crews, disappeared in the Baltic, as the ...

    Article : 40 words
  34. ENEMY CASUALTY LISTS.

    Casually lists issued at Vienna, not including those in the last two months, give the total killed at 43,000, and wounded and captured 249,270. ...

    Article : 80 words
  35. Commercial Bank Dividend.

    The net profits of the Commercial Bank of Sydney for the past six months were £195,960. A dividend at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum ...

    Article : 68 words
  36. LOCKHART'S EXPERIENCE.

    Lockhart was visited by a phenomenal dust storm at four o'clock to-day, a strong easterly wind Wowing clouds of dust over the town from the ...

    Article : 198 words
  37. BRITISH TREASURY ISSUES.

    A British Treasury order says that issues in the United Kingdom will only be granted if advisable in the national interest. ...

    Article : 82 words
  38. THE EFFECT OF SOISSONS.

    The fighting at Soissons is reported to have had a great effect in German military circles, where the resumption of the offensive against France is ...

    Article : 67 words
  39. ENGLISH UNEMPLOYMENT.

    Returns furnished by 23,000 industrial firms, show that unemployment in England hat decreased since July. The trades most adversely affected are ...

    Article : 40 words
  40. PERSONAL.

    The death is reported from Goulburn of Mr. William Fitchardinge, solicitor, eldest son of Mr. J. F. Fitzhardinge, of Chatswood, and nephew ...

    Article : 20 words
  41. BUSINESS NOTIFICATIONS.

    The Benevolent Society have convened a public meeting in the Town Hall tint evening to consider means of increasing the society's funds. ...

    Article : 69 words
  42. Bush Fires in New Zealand

    A disastrous bush fire is raging in the Wairarapa district, New Zealand. The outbreak was accompanied by cyclonic gales. A considerable amount ...

    Article : 44 words
  43. LOUVAIN PRISONERS' ESCAPE.

    It is reported that three British prisoners, who escaped from Louvain, were re-arrested and shot. As a cousequence serious rioting ...

    Article : 42 words
  44. TURKS LEAVE ADRIANOPLE.

    The press in Athens have been informed of the complete evacuation of Adrianople by the Turks. ...

    Article : 39 words
  45. LIFE IN CAIRO.

    The "Frankfurter Zeitung" publishes an exit[?] from a Cairo diplomaist's letter received in Constantinople, referring to the brilliant life being ...

    Article : 96 words
  46. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 22 words
  47. GERMAN LINER SUNK.

    A British cruiser has just reported that she encountered and sank the Hamburg Amcrika liner President, off the Cuban coast. ...

    Article : 18 words
  48. Death Sentence Commuted

    The death sentence passed upon George Mulvena and Frederick Ryan, for murder at Lismore and Eugowra, have been commuted to life ...

    Article : 26 words
  49. LATEST FORECAST.

    Still hot, with northerly winds; isolated thunderstorms and squally local, blows, cool southerly on south coast within 48 hours. ...

    Article : 30 words
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