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  2. THE BLOCKADE.

    The German Consul at Cadiz, in Spain, has warned the shipping companies to keep their vessels in Port but the Spanish Government ...

    Article : 35 words
  3. DARDANELLES PASSAGE.

    The forcing of the Dardanelles, besides securing the mastery of Constantinople, would open 3 way to the Black Sea, and facilitate the export of ...

    Article : 57 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 215 words
  5. WHEAT SEIZURE.

    The Inter-State Commission gave its decision in the wheat seizure case to day. The Chairman, Mr. Piddington, decided that the Wheat Acquistion Act ...

    Article : 334 words
  6. THE WAR IN THE AIR.

    A German aeroplane dropped bombs on Braintree, in Colchester, and Coggeshall, in Essex. No casualties are reported, but a workman's collage ...

    Article : 167 words
  7. THE VACANT LANDS PORTFOLIO.

    Now that the election for Castlereagh has been disposed of it may be expected that the Government will have the matter of the vacant seat in the ...

    Article : 531 words
  8. NOT TO BE BLUFFED.

    The French Naval Minister says that neither England or France have been frightened by Germany's submarine threats. He declared that ...

    Article : 81 words
  9. DARDANELLES BOMBARDMENT.

    Twelve battleships and 20 destroyers took part in the bombardment of the Dardanelles. The forts of El Hamidich and Kumkale were ...

    Article : 49 words
  10. ALLIES' COUNTER ATTACKS SUCCEED.

    Late bulletins say that in the Champagne region the enemy's counter attack was brilliantly repulsed, and followed by energetic pursuit, making ...

    Article : 70 words
  11. AMERICAN STEAMER MINED.

    A Berlin message states that the American steamer Evelyn, with cotton aboard for Bremen, struck a mine in the North Sea. The captain and ...

    Article : 51 words
  12. DETAILS WANTED BY AMERICA.

    Mr. Bryan has requested Mr. Page and M. Gerard, the British and German Ambassadors to supply details of the sinking of the Evelyn. ...

    Article : 34 words
  13. GERMAN CONFIDENCE INSPIRED.

    A Berlin official message declares that the Russian defeat in the Mazurian Lakes battle was severe, and it is doubtful whether many men remain ...

    Article : 81 words
  14. JAPAN AND CHINA.

    A serious agitation is brewing in regard to Japan's demand upon China. It is thought the Germans will use the occasion to make trouble between ...

    Article : 41 words
  15. EASTERN FRONT.

    The Russians retired in good order before 400,000 Germans. There was heavy rearguard lighting. The Russians are concentrating in the ...

    Article : 63 words
  16. BLOCKADE IN THE ADRIATIC.

    Advices from Innesbruck state that Austrian submarines are awaiting German orders to attack merchantmen in the Adriatic. ...

    Article : 30 words
  17. HOSPITAL VISITING COMMITTEE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 14 words
  18. HEIGHT OF THE RIVER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 17 words
  19. CHINESE ATTITUDE.

    Japan insists on China negotiating on the whole of her demands. China is prepared to negotiate on 12 of the claims. ...

    Article : 43 words
  20. IMPROVEMENT IN FRENCH ARMY.

    The British observer with Ute French forces in the western theatre pays a great tribute to the work of the French army, which has shown ...

    Article : 47 words
  21. CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 95 words
  22. SUNK BY GERMAN CRUISER.

    It is now stated that the steamers Poltaro, Highland Brac, and Hemisphere, were sunk by the German armored cruiser Kronprinz Withelm. The ...

    Article : 46 words
  23. RUSSIAN SUCCESSES.

    A despatch from the Russian headquarters reports that 1000 Germans have been captured on the Nieman front, while in Galicia the Russians ...

    Article : 50 words
  24. IRISH COASTER SUNK.

    The Irish coaster Downshire was sunk off the Isle of Man by a German submarine, which gave five minutes' warning. The crew were ...

    Article : 41 words
  25. STOCKTON WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS.

    The Public Works Committee took evidence at Newcastle in respect to the Government's scheme to establish a workmen's village at North Stockton, ...

    Article : 57 words
  26. GERMANS IN NEW GUINEA.

    Mr. Whiteman, a well-known planter, who arrived to-day from New Guinea, stated that the Germans in the group are still under the impression ...

    Article : 109 words
  27. GERMANS CONCENTRATING IN CARPATHIANS.

    Military critics estimate that the Austro-Germans have concentrated 20 army corps in the Carpathians. A communique states that the ...

    Article : 62 words
  28. LANDING BOAT INTERNED.

    The Holger, which landed the crews of the Kronprinz Wilhelm's victims, has been interned, the Government treating the vessel as a ...

    Article : 37 words
  29. POLICE SERGEANT'S HOUSE WRECKED.

    Sergeant Rabjohn reports that he was in his house, in Colchester, and was about to begin his supper, when a terrific explosion occurred at the ...

    Article : 140 words
  30. CREW TAKEN OFF BY SUBMARINE.

    The Germans ordered the Downshire's crew aboard the submarine. The bomb struck the Downshire amidships, and the boat sank in a ...

    Article : 49 words
  31. ITEMS OF NEWS.

    At the daily reading of the river gauge at 9 a.m. yesterday the height above summer level was shown to be oft. 7in., and during the day there was ...

    Article : 98 words
  32. SOUTH AFRICAN BURGHERS IMPRISONED.

    Sixly-three South African burghers were each sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment for failing to respond to the summons calling upon them to ...

    Article : 43 words
  33. TEACHERS AND THE WAR.

    Most people whose judgement has not been aberrated by a contemplation of the appalling tragedy being enacted in Europe will doubtless agree with the ...

    Article : 503 words
  34. HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 257 words
  35. THE SOCIALIST CONFERENCE.

    Mr. Keir Hardie denies the Paris version of the Socialist conference in London. ...

    Article : 23 words
  36. SHIPS SUNK BY KARLSRUHE.

    Three British steamers, the Potaro, Highland Brae, and Hemisphere, besides two sailing, vessels, were sunk in the Atlantic, presumably by the ...

    Article : 44 words
  37. ANOTHER FIRE ALARM.

    The seventeenth fire alarm in Wagga this year was given yesterday morning, about 10.30 when a small outbreak occurred at the residence of ...

    Article : 125 words
  38. THE KAISER'S THROAT.

    It is reported at Cologne, that his throat is causing the Kaiser great suffering. He refuses to undergo an operation, fearing it would prevent ...

    Article : 46 words
  39. THE ALLIES'-DUTY.

    A British observer with the French troops says that until the needed reserves are available the allied army's duty is to prevent the Germans from ...

    Article : 64 words
  40. PERSONAL.

    First-class Constable Corbett, of North Wagga, has received notice of his transfer to the position of lockup keeper at Jerilderie, though the date ...

    Article : 234 words
  41. NATIONAL WHEAT RESERVE.

    The Board of Agriculture estimates that there is sufficient flour in the United Kingdom to maintain a normal bread supply for over four months. ...

    Article : 134 words
  42. BOMBS DROP HARMLESSLY.

    The aeroplane dropped an incendiary bomb in a field at Braintree, and another a mile further away. Both felt harmlessly. ...

    Article : 26 words
  43. CONQUEST OF EGYPT EASY.

    A Cairo correspondent of a Berlin paper suggests that the conquest of Egypt is easy, there being only 70,000 British troops there. He ...

    Article : 84 words
  44. SOLDIER'S COTTAGE DAMAGED

    The aeroplane appeared at Braintree at 8.30, from the direction of London, and proceeded to Colchester. It dropped a bomb close to a soldier's ...

    Article : 61 words
  45. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE URGED.

    The March number of the "Round Table" strongly advocates an Imperial Conference before peace is declared. The postponement is ...

    Article : 145 words
  46. BELGIAN FUND ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

    The secretary to the employees patriotic fund at Messrs. Hogan and Mahon's Federal Brewery has received the following letter from M. ...

    Article : 195 words
  47. GENERAL FRENCH DECORATED.

    France has awarded the military medal to Sir John French. ...

    Article : 25 words
  48. THE FIGHTING AT YPRES.

    In hand to hand fighting at Ypres, several hundred Germans were killed. The French losses were slight. ...

    Article : 23 words
  49. ENGLISH INDUSTRIAL TROUBLES.

    The Government has appointed Sir George Askwith, Sir Francis Hopwood, and Sir George Gibb as a tribunal to investigate disputes ...

    Article : 78 words
  50. GERMANY'S OFFER TO ITALY.

    A member of the Italian Parliament states that declined the offer of Germany of unlimited coal in exchange for 30,000 skilled Italians to ...

    Article : 47 words
  51. BRILLIANT ARTILLERY RESULTS.

    The French official eye witness, describing the past ten days' fighting, declares that the Allies' artillery obtained brilliant results. The French ...

    Article : 40 words
  52. FALL FROM RAILWAY BRIDGE.

    W. J. Martin, a resident of Seven Hills, was walking along the railway near Wentworthville, on Saturday night, with two other men; when he ...

    Article : 47 words
  53. Advertising

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  54. AUSTRIAN AVIATOR BOMBS CETTINGE.

    An Austrian aeroplane bombed Cettinge, killing two women and wounding four children. ...

    Article : 26 words
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