The German infantry infantry along the Dixmudeypres front in Flunders have been strongly reinforced. The trenches are protected by cement and steel plates, resembling ...
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Article : 38 wordsAnother day has passed without further contributions towards tho £500 fund to relieve tim distress of the Belgians. The splendid example set by Mr. S. Kidman ...
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Article : 56 wordsGunfire brought down a German aeroplane at Poperinghe, the aviators being killed. ...
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Article : 83 wordsAn Austrian armour-plated tug named the Belgrade struck a mine and was blown up beloe Semlin, at the junction of the Save and Dannbe Rivers, near Belgrade. ...
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Article : 140 wordsThe Colonial Secretary (Mr. Drew), in reply to a telegram of protest from the Mayor of Broome, states that Mr James Clark, of Brisbane, pearler, last January ...
Article : 96 wordsThe Government has appointed a commission, with Mr. Henry E. Duke, barrister, as chairman, to determine the compensation due as a result of the ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Mon 5 Apr 1915, Page 7
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