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  2. Advertising

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  3. UNITED STATES DEFENCES.

    The question of the defence of the United States is now agitating the Press and politicians. Messrs. Fitzgerald, and Shirley, members of the House of ...

    Article : 287 words
  4. GERMANS AND AUSTRIANS. AUSTRALIAN TOTALS.

    Mr. Knibbs, Commonwealth Statistician, to-day issued a circular relating to persons in the Commonwealth of Austrian or German birth. As regards Australians of ...

    Article : 184 words
  5. THE EMDEN.

    The following description of the fight between H.M.A.S. Sydney and the Emden has been received by the Defence Department, Melbourne:— ...

    Article : 1,602 words
  6. RED CROSS SOCIETY. CENTRAL COUNCIL REPORT.

    Following is an interim report of the Central Council of the Australian branch of the British Red Cross Society, issued from Government House. Melbourne, ...

    Article : 1,226 words
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  8. THE EX-NON-COM.'S COMPLAINT.

    Sir,—I read with interest the letter written by "Ex-Non-Com." and would, with your permission, endorse his action. I also was subjected to the same ...

    Article : 127 words
  9. RUSSIAN TREASURY BILLS.

    In consideration of the receipt of £8,000,000 of Russian gold the Bank of England will discount under Government guarantee a further £12,000,000 worth of ...

    Article : 39 words
  10. G.R.

    Ex-Non-Commissioned officers of any branch of his Majesty's forces are required for the duration of the war, their assistance in training the New Army ...

    Article : 100 words
  11. WOOL FOR AMERICA.

    The Government will now permit the exportation of merino wools to the United States, on satisfactory guarantees being given. ...

    Article : 24 words
  12. QUEENSLAND PATRIOTIC FUND

    Amount previously acknowledged, £120,056/13/9; Employees Brisbane City Council, third contribution, making a total of £240, £80; Sherwood Amateur ...

    Article : 107 words
  13. LAUNCHING THE BRISBANE.

    In regard to the question raised as to the launching of the cruiser Brisbane, the Minister for Defence made the following statement:—There appears to be ...

    Article : 837 words
  14. "THE WHITE FEATHER."

    Sir,—"Empty vessels maketh a great sound; brainless heads make noisome sounds." That is how the various letters by the "White Feather Brigade" ...

    Article : 576 words
  15. A PATRIOTIC GOVERNOR.

    The Governor of Fiji, Sir Ernest Bickman Sweet-Escott, K.C.M.G., takes, a keen interest in the little kingdom over whose destinies he presides. In the report of ...

    Article : 119 words
  16. HAMILTON PATRIOTIC FUND.

    The art union drawing sanctioned by the Attorney-General, in connection with the six hand-painted articles kindly donated by Mrs. J. Murray, was held ...

    Article : 161 words
  17. GENEROSITY TO GERMANS.

    Sir,—The generosity being shown to-wards Germans by the authorities of Australia in time of war presents a strange contrast to the German attitude towards ...

    Article : 368 words
  18. COLLECTIONS AT IPSWICH.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 91 words
  19. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 252 words
  20. GERMAN SCHOOL TEACHERS.

    Sir,—There is a matter which might, through your columns, be brought under the notice of the Department of Public Instruction, and that is the appointment ...

    Article : 276 words
  21. THE DESTRUCTION OF CATHEDRALS BY THE HUNS.

    Sir,—Mr. W. Bleakley writes in yesterday's "Courier" re the destruction of the French and Belgian churches by the "Huns": "Those were the days when the ...

    Article : 347 words
  22. COMMONWEALTH SERVICE DONATES A MOTOR.

    Mr. P. E. Walcott, chairman of Queensland trustees for the Commonwealth Public Service Patriotic Funds, advised as follows:—"As the Minister for Defence ...

    Article : 101 words
  23. KAISER SHORT OF HORSES.

    A Paris message from a British correspondent, dated September 24, states:— "The British Army veterinary surgeon in charge of the hospitals for horses on ...

    Article : 162 words
  24. MOVEMENTS IN THE COUNTRY.

    A patriotic concert held in the Childers Mill (C.S.R. Co.) reading-room on Thursday evening was very successful. It is estimated 450 persons were present. Mr. ...

    Article : 244 words
  25. DAY OF INTERCESSION.

    On Friday, the day fixed upon by the Archbishop for special intercession throughout the diocese in connection with the war, there were large congregations ...

    Article : 51 words
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  27. A SCREW LOOSE SOMEWHERE.

    Sir,—I notice in to-day's "Courier" a complaint from "Ex-Non-Com." regarding applications for the instructional staff, and I endorse his complaint. In ...

    Article : 112 words
  28. THE NELSON TOUCH.

    No incident since the outbreak of the war will more forcibly strike the imagination of the British race than the magnificent heroism displayed by the crew of ...

    Article : 242 words
  29. A MINE MANAGER'S RESIGNATION.

    Rumours of disloyal utterances by R. V. Hummel, manager of the Suffolk United Mine, have been current of late, and a special meeting of directors of the ...

    Article : 133 words
  30. QUEENSLAND'S OPPORTUNITY.

    Sir,—There have been several letters in the "Courier" re the white feather brigade and patriotism. The patriots would soon be found if the Commonwealth ...

    Article : 295 words
  31. AUSTRALIA'S CONTRIBUTION.

    Sir,—I have read a number of strange letters on the subject of the war published in your columns, and have so far refrained from any comment, but when a ...

    Article : 509 words
  32. NEW SOUTH WALES FUNDS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 61 words
  33. SHOULD GERMANS HAVE A VOTE?

    Sir,—Your correspondent, Robt. B. Shackleton, says, "We see ample evidence even in peaceable, pastoral Australia of the disloyal spirit, quite enough to set ...

    Article : 534 words
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