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  2. BRITISH OPERATIONS.

    General Sir Douglas Haig, British Commander-in-Chief in France, reports: Enemy machine guns and rifle fire were active at Gueudecourt. ...

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  3. ENEMY MENACES BUCHAREST

    A German communique announces the capture of Kampolung, in north-west Roumania, and adds: In the wooded Carpathral and on the frontier of Moldavia, ...

    Article : 351 words
  4. BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.

    It is officially announced that General Trepoff, the new Russian Premier, has telegraphed to Mr. Asquith, stating Russia's confidence, "With God's help, and the ...

    Article : 202 words
  5. VOLUNTEERS IN BRISBANE.

    In Brisbane yesterday 13 volunteers for the A.I.E., were accepted and 5 were deferred. ...

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  6. OPERATIONS IN EGYPT.

    General Murray, in a despatch dated October 1, covers the operations in Egypt from June 1 to September 30. General Murray, in detailing the operations as ...

    Article : 276 words
  7. THE RAILWAYS.

    The Minister for Railways when interviewed yesterday naturally expressed pleasure at the prospective settlement of the coal crisis. Turning to the ...

    Article : 198 words
  8. THE COAL STRIKE.

    The special board under his Honour Mr. Justice Edmunds, which was instrumental in bringing about Thursday's settlement, met again in camera to-day ...

    Article : 576 words
  9. LAST MONTH'S VOLUNTEERS IN QUEENSLAND.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 179 words
  10. FNENCH FRONT.

    The official communique issued to-day states: There is nothing important to report on the West Front. PARIS, Friday. ...

    Article : 89 words
  11. THE TRAMWAYS.

    The acting manager of the Brisbane Tramways Company (Mr. A. G. Stephens) notified yesterday morning that starting from Sunday next the full tramways ...

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  12. ENEMY CONSULS ARRESTED.

    The British have arrested the enemy consuls at Syra, the chief commercial entrepot of the Aegean Sea, and took them off with their families in a warship to an ...

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  13. A LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

    In the House of Commons to-day Lord Robert Cecil (Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs) said that Earl Grey (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs), in answering ...

    Article : 132 words
  14. ENLISTMENTS IN OTHER STATES.

    In Sydney to-day 48 men volunteered and 32 were accepted. MELBOURNE, December 1. In Melbourne to-day 31 men ...

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  15. GERMAN CHANCELLOR'S DECLARATION.

    The Imperial German Chancellor, Dr. yon Bethmann-Hollweg, in the Reichstag, in introducing the Compulsory Civilian Service Bill, said: The insatiable war is ...

    Article : 263 words
  16. THE GAS SUPPLIES.

    The following statement was issued yesterday by the Brisbane Gas Co.:— Although the Brisbane Gas Company advertised that from Thursday night the gas ...

    Article : 334 words
  17. ITALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    An Italian communique states: There has been reciprocal artillery firing in the Trentino. Our batteries set fire to billets on the Upper Avisio and Middle Isonzo, ...

    Article : 63 words
  18. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY.

    The latest vessels sunk by German submarines include the British steamers Reapwell (3417 tons) and Luceston (2948 tons), and the Greek steamer Michael ...

    Article : 116 words
  19. COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS.

    No recruits volunteered here this week, this being a record since the commencement of the war for the Charleville centre. Perhaps the unfavourable state of the ...

    Article : 61 words
  20. PRO-GERMAN PEACE MANOEUVRES.

    In connection with the pro-German peace manoeuvring in Germany, the Rotterdam correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" announces that certain ...

    Article : 51 words
  21. FRANZ JOSEF'S FUNERAL.

    A wireless message from Berne states that the funeral of the late Emperor Franz Josef took place on Thursday afternoon. The procession left the Chapel ...

    Article : 280 words
  22. PRESENTATIONS.

    Two railway employees, Messrs. J. Conway and S. Whiting, who have enlisted for active service, were entertained by their fellow employees at Tattersall's ...

    Article : 166 words
  23. CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY.

    A doctor, paymaster, and sergeant-major of the White City Recruiting Office have been charged with conspiracy to grant certificates of unfitness for active ...

    Article : 78 words
  24. THE ADMIRALTY CHANGES.

    The British naval changes have caused a sensation in Berlin, where they are at tributed to the activities of the German torpedo boats in the English Channel. ...

    Article : 89 words
  25. CAMPAIGN IN MACEDONIA.

    A French communique states: There is nothing to report regarding the campaign in Macedonia, where rain and the fog have inter[?]red with operations. Our air-craft ...

    Article : 49 words
  26. PRICE OF GAS AT MACKAY.

    The Gas Company notifies an increase in the price of gas for all purposes to £1 per 1000 cubic feet. Hitherto the prices have been; Gas for cooking, 6/8; engine, ...

    Article : 44 words
  27. DEPORTATION OF BELGIANS.

    General yon Bissing, German Military Governor of Belgium, has refused to permit Cardinal Mercier, Archbishop of Malines, to Visit Rome to report to the ...

    Article : 150 words
  28. SOUTH WALES GOAL MINERS.

    The South Wales coal miners' representatives have passed a resolution reiterating their demand for an advance of 15 per cent. in wages, protesting against ...

    Article : 59 words
  29. PERSONAL NOTES.

    News has been received of the death, while on active service, of another member of the staff of the Chief Railway Auditor—Mr. Harold N. Oxenham. The ...

    Article : 292 words
  30. AIR LORD TO BE APPOINTED.

    The London "Daily Expiess" states that the Admiralty has decided to appoint an Admiral to the Admiralty Board, virtually as Air Lord. ...

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  31. THE DREDGE PLANT.

    The Engineer for Harbours and Rivers (Mr. Cullen) stated yesterday that if the miners returned to work on Monday, as proposed, the department hoped to have ...

    Article : 53 words
  32. THE REGULATIONS.

    In the House of Representatives to-day Mr. Watkins asked if, in view of the coal strike being settled, the Government would withdraw the regulations relative ...

    Article : 81 words
  33. HEALTH OF THE CAMPS.

    In the Legislative Council yesterday Mr. E. W. H. Fowles amplified the explanation he had given in a letter in yesterday's "Courier" relative to a ...

    Article : 264 words
  34. NAVAL RAIDS ON BULGARIAN TOWNS.

    The Admiralty reports: Naval squadrons made daily raids on the Bulgarian coast. between November 23 and 28, and bombed Karj[?]hi, Directhit, and Angista, and the ...

    Article : 74 words
  35. MARINE DEPARTMENT'S STEAMERS.

    Arrangements have been made by Captain V. Forrester (Portmaster of Queensland) for coal for steamers belonging to the Marine Department. The vessels ...

    Article : 35 words
  36. AIRCRAFT DEFENCES.

    The Rotterdam correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" states that the German newspapers frankly recognise the strength of the English anti-aircraft ...

    Article : 99 words
  37. LATE EMPEROR'S FAVOURITE.

    Madame Schratt, the late Emperor Franz Josefs favourite, drove up to Sehoenbrunn after the Emperor's death, and demanded admittance to take a last ...

    Article : 100 words
  38. FLOUR SHORTAGE AT THURSDAY ISLAND.

    As announced in yesterday's "Courier," there is a shortage of flour at Thursday Island, and orders sent to Brisbane for 25 tons have not been filled. It Was ...

    Article : 84 words
  39. RESTRICTIONS AT NEWCASTLE.

    At to-day's meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. C. Greaves pointed out that unless the proclamation against the shipment of coal was annulled the ...

    Article : 136 words
  40. SITUATION IN GREECE.

    The Athens correspondent of the London "Daily Chronicle" states: Two regiments from the Athens garrison, accompanied by artillery, marched out this ...

    Article : 511 words
  41. PRISONERS IN GERMANY.

    The Right Rev. Dr. Bury, Anglican Bishop for North and Central Europe, has arrived from the German prison camp at Ruhleben, where he spent a week with ...

    Article : 273 words
  42. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 108 words
  43. INCONVENIENCE IN SYDNEY.

    Though the strike is over, and the mines are to start on Monday, the public cannot expect to be freed from strike inconveniences all at once, and, generally ...

    Article : 335 words
  44. GERMANY AND NORWAY.

    The "Dagens Nyheder" says that the disagreement between Germany and Norway may be considered to have been settled. Norway agrees to alter her ...

    Article : 59 words
  45. COLONEL MILLER'S POSITION.

    Colonel Miller's work as inspector of camps in New South Wales has been terminated, and he has now returned to the Home Affairs Department. The ...

    Article : 40 words
  46. THE SOUTH COAST COLLIERIES.

    The news that a settlement had been arrived at by the special tribunal was received with satisfaction throughout the South Coast. The mines will start ...

    Article : 76 words
  47. NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER.

    Mr. Massey (Prime Minister of New Zealand) and Mrs. Massey have returned to London from their visit to Ireland. ...

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  48. AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND.

    The following items are from the "British Australasian" of October 5 and 12:—Lieutenant C. J. Gibson, late of the Department of Justice, Brisbane, who is in No. 1 ...

    Article : 234 words
  49. THE CALL TO ARMS.

    In the House of Representatives to-day the Hon. Minister (Mr. Laird Smith), in reply to Mr. Chanter, said 190,869 persons had reported for home defence ...

    Article : 160 words
  50. WHEAT MARKET.

    The wheat market is firm. 80/6 per 480lb. has been paid for a parcel just shipped for London, and 81/ for a parcel for Liverpool, There is nothing offering ...

    Article : 50 words
  51. NEW ZEALAND WOUNDED.

    A committee, including Lord Plunkett, Sir Thomas Mackenzie, Messrs. Elgar, Cortes, Raymond, Douglas, and M'Lean, has been formed specially to deal with ...

    Article : 37 words
  52. WEST MORETON COLLIERY EMPLOYERS.

    A meeting of the West Moleton Colliery Proprietors' Association was held yesterday, when it was decided to make preparations for restarting work. There ...

    Article : 91 words
  53. HISTORY OF THE GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN.

    The newspapers heartily welcome Mr. Philip Schuler's history of the Gallipoli campaign, which has been published under the title of "Australia in Arms." They ...

    Article : 44 words
  54. CLUB FOR OVERSEAS OFFICERS.

    The British Empire League is inaugurating a club, at moderate terms, to accommodate overseas officers. Lord Sydenham and Lord Blyth are actively ...

    Article : 36 words
  55. RESISTANCE IN THE SOUDAN.

    The Sirdar of the Soudan reports that all the sons of Ali Dinar, the late ruler of the province of Darfur, have surrendered, and no important men remain in ...

    Article : 58 words
  56. THE PARLIAMENTARY REGISTER.

    The Marquis of Lansdowne stated that the Government would not make any further attempt to secure a new Parliamentary register, not even to enfranchise ...

    Article : 91 words
  57. SATISFACTION AT IPSWICH.

    General satisfaction has been expressed here at the decision to resume work at the collieries next week, and it is safe to say that every miner in the district is ...

    Article : 55 words
  58. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT CHARGES.

    The London "Daily Express" says it understands that Mr. Runciman (President of the Board of Trade), in his recent conference with the hotel and restaurant ...

    Article : 78 words
  59. COUNTRY MOVEMENTS.

    The patriotic race meeting and concert held last Saturday in aid of the fund to erect an honour board for Toogoolawah realised a profit of £79/2/10. ...

    Article : 181 words
  60. SALE OF ENEMY GOODS.

    Mr. Hughes announced to-day that he had extended the time for the sale by the wholesale houses of enemy goods from 30th instant to January 31 next. After ...

    Article : 88 words
  61. SHIPPING.

    The management of the interstate shipping companies were unable to make definite announcements yesterday regarding the restoration of the regular ...

    Article : 188 words
  62. HONOUR BOARDS.

    The Minister for Public Instruction (Mr. H. F. Hardacre), accompanied by Mr. T. L. Jones, M.L.A., visited the [?]ocklea State School on Wednesday for the ...

    Article : 128 words
  63. CREW OF RAIDING AEROPLANE.

    The "Manchester Guardian" indicates that the crew of the hostile aeroplane which dropped bombs on London on Tuesday are dead. ...

    Article : 28 words
  64. COMPULSORY SERVICE.

    Professor Rentoul, of Ormond College, Melbourne, in an interview, stated that the failure of Ireland and also of a certain Australian element, to accept ...

    Article : 90 words
  65. THE WOOL MARKET.

    The Bradford market is in a state of suspense. Business is at a standstill, and all quotations have been withdrawn. The presidents of the Colonial Wool ...

    Article : 76 words
  66. A WARNING.

    The Postmaster-General's Department warns the public against purchasing collections of stamps published by M. Andre Sivan, at Var, France, ostensibly in aid of the Belgian Refugee Fund. ...

    Article : 88 words
  67. A DUTCH STEAMER RELEASED.

    The Germans have released the Dutch steamer Koningin Regentes, which was seized on November 10, and have opened an inquiry regarding the action of the ...

    Article : 44 words
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