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  2. FRENCH NAVAL FORCE.

    Vice-Admiral Nicol has been appointed to the command of the French naval forces in the Dardanelles. He has had a brilliant career, and is the youngest ...

    Article : 57 words
  3. THE TURKS' DEFENCE.

    The wounded at the Dardanelles included Major Dawson, a New Zealander, who, however, is recovering. Major Dawson, with 150 ...

    Article : 250 words
  4. POISON GAS ZEPPELINS.

    The new poison gas Zeppelins constructed by Germany are furnished with three tanks for carrying gas bombs beneath the gondola portion, and the crew ...

    Article : 142 words
  5. IN ASIATIC TURKEY.

    It is officially announced as follows: British gunboats on the River Tigris occupied Amarah (an important settlement in Turkey, near the head of the Persian ...

    Article : 63 words
  6. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    A price must be paid for every achievement of war, however glorious it may be. Belgium dauntlessly maintained inviolate her national honour against the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,653 words
  7. TOBACCO FOR TROOPS.

    Do you know what tobacco means to our troops at the front? The smoker who sometimes leaves his pipe at home, and who is compelled to endure some ...

    Article : 813 words
  8. THE BULLINGTON INVITATION.

    The Billington Fund which invited the co-operation of donors in raising £2000 for the Belgians is progressing surely towards its destination. So far, 15 of the ...

    Article : 126 words
  9. TURKISH RESOLVE WEAKENING.

    The correspondent of the London "Daily Chronicle" at Athens states that the heavy casualties and the arriving of the wounded are weakening the Turkish resolve. ...

    Article : 83 words
  10. AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

    The Postmaster-General announces that the overland transmission of the Australian and New Zealand mails will be resumed on June 11. ...

    Article : 30 words
  11. BRITISH CASUALTIES.

    The casualty lists form a record for the weekend. They include 5500 casualties in the ranks, of which 2169 were at the Dardanelles, where the First Lancashire ...

    Article : 84 words
  12. THE EASTERN CAMPAIGN.

    An official communique states: The enemy, pursuing the offensive towards Mosciska, has been subjected to heavy losses. The Russians crossed to the right ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 175 words
  13. LOSS OF THE GOLIATH.

    A German correspondent at Constantinople describes the sinking of the British battleship Goliath. He says the British war vessels had been in the habit ...

    Article : 236 words
  14. "THE FLAG OF FREEDOM."

    Who wouldn't wish to have his name inscribed on the "Flag of Freedom"? Very few surely. The opportunity is now offered those who desire to do this, and, ...

    Article : 215 words
  15. "BEGINNING TO MOVE."

    Mr. Lloyd George, Minister for Munitions, stated to a correspondent: "I believe things are going all right. I feel that the machine is beginning to move." ...

    Article : 139 words
  16. ITALIANS ADVANCING.

    An official communique states: Our advance continues on the front from Stelvio to the sea. The infantry is entrenching in powerful positions on the conquered ...

    Article : 54 words
  17. AN OFFICIAL REPORT.

    The Press Bureau announces: Advices from Cairo show that on the nights of June 3 and 4 the Turks heavily bombarded a small fort on the front of the extreme ...

    Article : 146 words
  18. FIENDISH CHEMICAL WARFARE.

    The enemy front on the Leng and San is 18 miles in length, extending from the village of Stany, on the left bank of the Leng, to Zarmina, 10 miles southward ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 231 words
  19. IN THE TYROLESE ALPS.

    The encircling movement around Rivamonte and Roverto is proceeding systematically, though slowly, owing to the steepness of the mountains. The artilleiy at ...

    Article : 60 words
  20. "OLD ORKNEY'S" OFFER.

    "Old Orkney's" admirable offer aiming at the supply of a travelling kitchen for the 25th Battalion of Infantry has so far discovered three acceptors. It will ...

    Article : 85 words
  21. TRAVELLING KITCHENS.

    Those who have warmly at heart the welfare of our doughty soldiers—and of course their name is legion—cannot do better than give at any rate a portion ...

    Article : 666 words
  22. IMPORTANT BATTLE.

    The first important battle between the Italians and Austrians has been raging since Thursday for the possession of Tolmein, on the River Isonzo. The battle ...

    Article : 40 words
  23. TROUBLE IN CEYLON.

    Martial law has been proclaimed in Ceylon. Disturbances occurred between Cingalese and Moormen. The trouble originated in the holiday festivities at ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. COMMENDATION FROM LORD KITCHENER.

    The Prime Minister has received a cable message from Mr. Justice Barton, who is at present on a visit to England, In his message Mr. Justice Barton says: ...

    Article : 50 words
  25. TOWN AND DISTRICT FUND.

    Contributions to the Town and District Fund are still awaited. Cambooya set an example which may worthily he copied by other towns or districts when it ...

    Article : 84 words
  26. AUSTRIAN COMMUNIQUE.

    An Austrian communique states: The Italians sustained considerable losses at Monte Nero, 300 being killed on the southern slope. The enemy's attempt ...

    Article : 44 words
  27. AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 116 words
  28. AERIAL BOMBARDMENT.

    The "Messagero" states that during the aerial bombardment of Pola, the Austrian naval port on the Adriatic, two Austrian battleships which were ...

    Article : 60 words
  29. CARING FOR THE WOUNDED.

    The following cable, dated Cairo, June 4, has been received by the Minister for Defence from the Officer Commanding the Australian intermediate base depot at ...

    Article : 160 words
  30. OTHER SPECIAL OFFERS.

    Generously as citizens have contributed to most of the "Courier" Patriotic Funds, they have not yet accepted the kindly special offer made by Mr. George ...

    Article : 196 words
  31. THE WESTERN FRONT.

    An official communique issued to-day says: On the night of 5th instant the Germans made a violent effort to retake the positions which they had ...

    Article : 209 words
  32. QUEENSLAND VALOUR.

    Preaching in St. John's Cathedral on Sunday night, the Archbishop of Brisbane (Dr. Donaldson), in support of his tribute to the high Australian character, ...

    Article : 166 words
  33. SUBMARINE PIRATES.

    A submarine sank the steamer Dunnett Head, 343 tons, and the trawler Persinnon off the north coast of Scotland. The crews were saved. ...

    Article : 36 words
  34. GERMAN INHUMANITY.

    Further details respecting the story of the treatment of Russian prisoners by the Germans show that a party of Russian prisoners in Poland were locked up ...

    Article : 89 words
  35. WANTED SPORTING MATERIAL.

    Sporting material is wanted for the 25th Battalion of Infantry. Who will assist in its provision? ...

    Article : 22 words
  36. PERSONAL NOTES.

    Information has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Rigby, Yeronga, that their son, Corporal George Rigby, previously reported wounded, is at the second General ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 738 words
  37. TRENCH FIGHTING

    The following official announcement has been made respecting the fighting at the Dardanelles: On Friday the Allies attacked along the entire front with the object of ...

    Article : 118 words
  38. GRAMOPHONE RECORDS REQUIRED.

    Gramophone records are wanted by the 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance. A fine machine has been presented them, but a good collection of records is desired. ...

    Article : 54 words
  39. KING CONSTANTINE.

    The condition of King Constantine of Greece has improved, and his temperature is now 98.3deg. ...

    Article : 27 words
  40. THE DOLL FETE.

    In connection with the doll fete neat Saturday, the concert at night will be an outstanding feature. The following artists have kindly promised to assist: ...

    Article : 124 words
  41. RIFLE CLUBS.

    There will be no drill for the Sportsmen's Rifle Club to-night, but there will be the usual Friday night parade at the Adelaide-street Drill Shed, at 7.45. The ...

    Article : 112 words
  42. SHORTAGE OF MEATS.

    In view of the existing shortage the Cabinet to-day resolved to advise the Imperial authorities that the Government was unable to continue the exportation ...

    Article : 46 words
  43. MINES AND SUBMARINES.

    A submarine an the Gulf of Riga sunk the transport Yenessei. Thirty-two of those on board were saved. Russian mines and submarines have ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 77 words
  44. THE "CORNERED RATS."

    While the British are building up reserves of high explosive ammunition, before attempting another advance, the Germans are pouring an unending stream ...

    Article : 186 words
  45. FORCING THE NARROWS.

    The "Daily Telegraph" correspondent (a neutral army officer) at Chanak, on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles, estimates that 2000 shells fell at Chanak, where the ...

    Article : 119 words
  46. EFFECT ON INDUSTRY.

    Shortly after the outbreak of war it was decided by the State Cabinet that no wages boards should be called together for the purpose of increasing wages. ...

    Article : 164 words
  47. LITERATURE FOR THE TROOPS.

    Books, &c, for the Expeditionary Force have been received trom the following: Mrs. Guthrie, D. Davis, Sandgate, Mrs. May, Mrs. W. T. Cameron, Norman ...

    Article : 68 words
  48. PRESENTATION OF A TYPEWRITER.

    The 11th Light Horse Regiment acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a typewriter from Messrs. Stott and Hoare, Ltd. ...

    Article : 31 words
  49. UNIVERSITY WAR COMMITTEE.

    A meeting will be held in the University Hall next Friday evening, at 8 o'clock, to discuss the formation of a University War Committee. It is hoped that all ...

    Article : 51 words
  50. THE NURSES' FUND.

    We have received from several of the nurses who have gone, or are going, with the various expeditions written [?] ...

    Article : 119 words
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