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  2. THE BATTLE OF THE YSER. GERMANS SLAUGHTERED IN DROVES.

    It is computed that 700,000 German troops endeavoured to break the line of the Allies from Y—res to Lille. The battle raged fiercely for three days, each ...

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  3. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS. ANOTHER FRUITFUL DAY.

    The British Government has issued a White Paper detailing the correspondence relating to the gifts of foodstuffs and other ...

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  4. GERMAN NAVAL LOSS.

    The German cruiser Yorck struck a chain of mines which were blocking Jade Busen Bay, near the naval station at Wilhelmshaven. The disaster occurred ...

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  5. THREATENED INVASION.

    The secret service has discovered great activity in the United States amongst German organisations there with the object of invading Canada. Farmers in ...

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  6. HALCYON'S BAD LUCK.

    In connection with the attack by the German squadron on the coastguard gunboat Haltyon, it appears that the Haleyon was communicating the news of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. A TURKISH OPINION.

    General Cherif Pasha, Leader of the Turkish Opposition, has telegraphed to M. Viviani, the French Prime Minister, as follows: "Am dismayed at a handful of ...

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  8. MONEY FROM BRITAIN.

    The Acting Piemier (Hon. W. H. Barnes) commented yesterday on a Press report that the Imperial Government had agreed to raise ...

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  9. TURKEY'S BELLIGERENGY.

    The Greek Legation announces that the belligerency of Turkey does not affect Greece, nu Greece's newly acquired islands in a the Levant are guarded by the ...

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  10. GERMAN NAVAL RAIDS.

    As a result of rumours of German naval raids pending against Canada, precautions have been taken to mine the various harbours and estuaries, and ...

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  11. SUBMARINE D5.

    Twenty-one lives were lost by the sinking of submarine D5, which struck a mine dropped by the raiding German squadron off Yarmouth a few days ago. ...

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  12. IN GREAT BRITAIN.

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York announce that they have fixed the first Sunday in the New Year to be observed as a day for prayer and ...

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  13. DECLARATION OF WAR.

    The London "Gazette" to-day contains the announcement that Great Britain has declared war against Turkey. ...

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  14. CANADA AND AUSTRALIA.

    Negotiations between Canada and Australia for closer trade relations will be reopened immediately. British Columbian interests are urging the great possibilities ...

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  15. KAISER AT ARRAS.

    The Kaiser witnessed the renewed attacks on Arras, and the violence of the attacks was due to the desire of the Kaiser to see the town taken. Thus the ...

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  16. POSITION IN TURKEY.

    Reuter's correspondent at Alexandria states that owing to the intervention of the American Ambassador at Constantinople, British, French, and Russian ...

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  17. WHAT OF THE NURSES?

    Mrs. R. Stodart (Coorparoo) wrote to the "Courier" a day or two ago, drawing attention to the inadequate treatment of the 27 nurses who are going with the ...

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  18. OFFICIAL COMUNIQUES.

    A communique issued in Paris at midnight states: There is no notable change. We slightly progressed towards Messines. There have been violent but resultless ...

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  19. ADMIRAL SIR PERCY SCOTT.

    Admiral Sir Perey Scott has returned to the Admiralty for special service. ...

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  20. WAR WITH TURKEY.

    Mr. T. C. Alston has resigned the office of Acting Consul General for Turkey. Mr. Jabour, who has for a long time acted as Chancellor to the Consulate, has ...

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  21. ADMIRALTY COMMANDEERING VESSELS.

    The Admiralty is commandeering increased numbers of refrigerated vessels for war purposes Inequiries elicit that the ship owners do not object to the, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  22. CAMPAIGN IN EAST PRUSSIA.

    It is officially stated that the Germans have sustained heavy losses on the East Prussian front, only 80 men being left in some companies. Many of the ...

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  23. PROGRESS OF THE ALLIES.

    An official communique issued in Paris states that the Allies have slightly progressed case of Nieuport, on the right banks of the Yser. The German ...

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  24. SOUTH AFRICAN REBELLION.

    It is officially stated that 106 rebels, including four lieutenants, and also seven German soldiers have surrendered at Carnarvon, in the Cape Province, 102 ...

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  25. OUTDOOR RELIEF.

    The Home Secretary (Hon. J. G. Appel) has received a statement on the operations in connection with outdoor relief in Brisbane since the outbreak of ...

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  26. NEW ITALIAN MINISTER.

    Baron Sunnino, a former Premier, has accepted the portfolio of Minister for Foreign Affairs in the new Italian Ministry. ...

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  27. THE SUPPOSED NAVAL FIGHT.

    No clearer light has been thrown on the naval engagement off the coast of Chile. All reports appear to be based upon German statements, but there is ...

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  28. GERMANS STILL HOLD LILLE.

    It is definitely stated that the Germans still hold Lille. ...

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  29. GERMAN SUBMARINES.

    Confirmation has been received of the statement that the Germans are taking many submarines to Zeebrugge, in Belgium, where they intend to establish a ...

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  30. NO PREFERENCE TO STATES.

    Senator Pearce (Minister for Defence) referred this morning to a statement that grave dissatisfaction existed among the employees in the ship-building trade ...

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  31. NIGGARDLY TREATMENT OF THE RED CROSS NURSES. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—I feel sure that a few facts re the above will cause such an outery that before it is too late stops will be taken to mete out better treatment to our brav[?] ...

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  32. BRITISH TREASURY BILLS.

    Tenders were opened yesterday for British Treasury bills to the amount of £15,000,000, with a currency of six months. The total amount offered was ...

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  33. AMERICA AND GERMANY.

    Wireless communication via Tuckerton, New Jersey, with [?]ermany has been suspended until further notice. No reason is given. ...

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  34. FEEDING THE BELGIANS.

    The Spanish and American Ministers at Brussels estimate that 60,000 tons of grain, 16,000, tons of maize, and 3000 tons of rice and pens will be needed monthly ...

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  35. THE WHEAT MARKET.

    The Chicago wheat market is firm, December wheat is quoted at 115½ to 117[?] cents per bushel: May, 121[?] to 123[?] cents. The American visible supply of wheat is ...

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  36. FIGHTING AT TSINGTAU.

    The Japanese at Tsingtau have captured 800 German prisoners and destroyed 26 guns. VANCOUVER, Thursday. ...

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  37. COLONIAL NAVIES.

    Presiding at a lecture at the University of London on "The Defence of the Empire." Viscount Bryce said the argument in favour of colonial navies was that ...

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  38. FIGHTING NEAR YPRES.

    The Germans are concentrating a large force near Ypres, and also entrenching at the junction of the Bruges and Leopold Canals. Guns have been placed in ...

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  39. MILITARY AND A BRIDGE.

    "In any case, we do not admit that soldiers fired the shots which went through the houses." said Senator Pearce (Minister for Defence) to-day. "A bullet ...

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  40. TO THE EDITOR.

    Sir,—Well may Mrs. Del Stodart say, "What of the nurses?" I am reliably informed that the nures who have to nobly volunteered then services with the 1st ...

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  41. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S BUDGET

    The following cable message has been received by the Minister for External Affairs from the High Commissioner, under date London, November 4, 7.35 ...

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  42. BOMBS FROM AEROPLANES.

    A British aeroplane dropped bombs on the Ghent to Bruges railway, destroying the line in two places. A French aviator on Tuesday attempted ...

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  43. NEWS FROM GERMAN SOURCES.

    The Minister for Defence stated this morning that in connection with the reported German naval victory off the Chillian coast, he had received a ...

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  44. IN CANADA.

    The Western Canadian farmers, assisted by the Government, are sowing huge areas of wheat, intending to place the largest area in Canada's history under that crop ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  45. AEROPLANES IN WAR.

    Brigadier-General Striven, the head of the Army Signal Corps, in reporting to the Secretary for War on the use of aeroplanes in war, recommended the ...

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  46. FURIOUS BAYONET CHARGE.

    D[?]ring a finjous Belgian bayonet charge at Pervyse (12 miles S.W. by W. of Ostend) on Tuesday 1500 Germans were killed ...

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  47. THE CAMBRIAN CHOIR.

    Sir,—On Saturday, September 26, I had the privilege of hearing the Melba Patriotic Concert in the Sydney Town Hall, and last Saturday evening I had ...

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  48. OUT OF ACTION.

    It is reported in London that the German cruiser Konigsberg has been put out of action in the Indian Ocean. [The Konigsberg is a small cruiser, of 3100 tons. ...

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  49. WEEK OF PRAYER.

    The National Council of the Young Men's Christian Association has arranged a week of prayer the world over, commencing to-morrow. Addresses appropriate ...

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  50. A GERMAN ROUT.

    A brilliant Franco-Belgian charge captured Ramsapelle. The Germans finding the poision untenable began to retire. The Allies quitted the trenches ...

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  51. TURKEY AND THE ALLIES.

    The Turkish Ambassadors in London and Paris have received their passports. LONDON, Thursday. It is officially announced that Great ...

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  52. THE REMUERA AT LONDON.

    The New Zealand Steamship Company's steamer Remuera, which has arrived here, reports that on her way from Cape Horn two German cruisers threatened ...

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