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  2. HAZARDING EVERYTHING.

    The situation is still most critical. President Wilson and Mr. R. Lansing (Secretary of State) conferred for an hour. Mr. Lansing declined to make a ...

    Article : 666 words
  3. SUBMARINE MENACE.

    Sir Edward Carson, First Lord of the Admiralty, in a declaration with regard to Germany's threats of submarining, does not minimise the new dangers, but ...

    Article : 178 words
  4. SPEECH BY MR. ASQUITH.

    Mr. Asquith (late Prime Minister) addressing Liberal Conservative delegates from his constituency at Ladybank, in F[?]eshire, said he would not refer ...

    Article : 398 words
  5. BRITISH POSITION IMPROVED.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in a despatch issued last night, states:—We improved our position northward of Beaumont Hamel, carried out a successful raid ...

    Article : 125 words
  6. VOLUNTEERS IN BRISBANE.

    In Brisbane yesterday 13 men volunteered for the A.I.F. and 10 were accepted. The names of the men who offered ...

    Article : 84 words
  7. "COURIER" PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    A sum short of £10 by but one penny was received yesterday towards the "Courier" Patriotic Funds, the following three funds receiving augmentations: ...

    Article : 196 words
  8. ENLISTMENTS IN OTHER STATES.

    Sixty-six men were examined to-day, and 42 were passed. ADELAIDE, February 2. To-day 17 men were examined, and 14 ...

    Article : 32 words
  9. FRENCH OPERATIONS.

    An official communique issued to-day states: A French air squadron bombed the railway stations and depots at Gurchy and Voyannes, and bivouacs east of Nesle. ...

    Article : 83 words
  10. PRESENTATIONS.

    The Woolloongabba Locomotive Railway Send-off and Welcome nome Committee was responsible for a successful smoke concert farewell to seven comrades, ...

    Article : 180 words
  11. LATEST SUBMARINE OPERATIONS.

    The sinkings reported to-day do not show any results of the new blockade. The vessels sunk include the British steamers Trevean (3081 tons), and Dundee ...

    Article : 69 words
  12. SIDE DRUM WANTED.

    An opportunity for a quick response, which will benefit some of our soldier boys in camp, now presents itself. If some person who is interested in the soldiers, ...

    Article : 76 words
  13. SINKING OF THE BRITANNIC.

    The Admiralty has issued the following statement:—A German wireless message alleges that the hospital ship Britannic, which was recently sunk, carried 2500 ...

    Article : 152 words
  14. THE FATHERLAND'S NEEDS.

    Tue Kaiser, in a proclamation, thanks his people for their expressions of loyalty on the occasion of his birthday, and adds: "Hard times are ahead. The Fatherland's ...

    Article : 84 words
  15. RECEPTION IN GERMANY.

    Germany generally his received the note with enthusiasm, to which extravagant hopes largely contribute. The "Cologne Gazette" declares that success ...

    Article : 98 words
  16. LITERATURE.

    Two parcels of books, containing some 90 volumes, wag received yesterday from Mrs. Hill, of Petric-terrace. ...

    Article : 18 words
  17. PERSONAL NOTES.

    News was received on Thursday by Mrs. Nickson, Bulimba, that her brother, Private A. Johnston, previously reported wounded, had died of wounds on ...

    Article : 1,090 words
  18. FEELING IN SPAIN.

    The German note immediately stirred Spain. The newspapers declare that Spanish ships will continue trading as hitherto, but must be severely defended. ...

    Article : 73 words
  19. DEFENCE DEPARTMENT.

    Referring to-day to the question of eligibles in the Defence Department, the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) said that, excluding females, there were 74 ...

    Article : 125 words
  20. GERMANY'S WAR PREPARATIONS

    The greatest secrecy is observed as to Germany's war preparations. Neutral attaches who have returned from the Front declared that nobody was allowed on ...

    Article : 55 words
  21. MR. LLOYD GEORGE.

    William Wheeldon, a son of Mrs. Alice Wheeldon (who, with 'several of her family, is charged with conspiracy to murder Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. ...

    Article : 116 words
  22. GERMAN CHANCELLOR'S STATEMENT.

    At a meeting of the main committee of the Reichstag Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, the Imperial German Chanceller, declared that the enemy, by refusing ...

    Article : 345 words
  23. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS.

    Opinion at a late hour was divided as to the probability of a break with Germany within 24 hours, or a final warning to Germany to precede drastic ...

    Article : 488 words
  24. ATLANTIC RAIDER'S PRISONERS

    A cutral prisoners on board the steamer Yarrowdale, which was captured by the German raider, and brought a number of captured ...

    Article : 74 words
  25. TRAGIC SPECTACLE IN BERLIN.

    The death rate in Berlin for the first fortnight of January showed an increase of 40 per cent. over that of 1916. LONDON, Thursday. ...

    Article : 72 words
  26. WAR TIME PROFITS.

    The Federal Treasurer (Mr. Poynton) has been busy during the recess considering the various aspects of the War Times Profits Bill, which was introduced in the ...

    Article : 79 words
  27. THE GERMAN COLONIES.

    Commenting upon the declaration by Mr Walter Long that the German colonies, will never be returned to Germany, Mr. Massey (Prime Minister ...

    Article : 134 words
  28. CONFERENCE OF NEUTRALS.

    It is officially stated that Sweden has invited Switzerland to join a conference of neutrals. Switzerland has asked for details. ...

    Article : 30 words
  29. FAILURE OF ZEPPELINS.

    The Germans are acutely disappointed at the news that the army experts advise that no further Zeppelins be constructed for army purposes. The naval ...

    Article : 65 words
  30. "WIN THE WAR" LOAN.

    A few days still remain in which to strike a blow for freedom by investing in the Commonwealth War Loan, subscription lists for which will be closed on ...

    Article : 312 words
  31. FIXED PRICES POLICY.

    Mr. Prothero (President of the Board of Agriculture), addressing a meeting of farmers at Maidstone, said the policy of fixed prices was the only fair and honest ...

    Article : 161 words
  32. COMMANDEERED CHEESE.

    Representatives of the produce trades in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Bristol, interviewed Sir Thomas Robinson, representing the Board of ...

    Article : 88 words
  33. GERMANY'S PLAYTHING.

    D[?]avid Bey, who was the only. Turkish Minister declining to agree to a declaration of war against the Entente, has arrived in Switzerland, Norey Bey also ...

    Article : 65 words
  34. PRICE OF POTATOES FIXED.

    The Press Bureau announces that the Food Controller has fixed the growers' maximum selling price of the 1906 crop of potatoes at £8 per ton for delivery in ...

    Article : 56 words
  35. RUSSIAN SUCCESS.

    The Admiralty has received a wireless Press message containing the following Russian communique:—Despite asphyxiating gas and frost, we cleared out the ...

    Article : 61 words
  36. ACTION BY MR. BILLING.

    Mr. Pemberton Billing, the aviator member of the House of Commons, was subjected to a sending cross-examination in a case in which he was suing the ...

    Article : 304 words
  37. UNLIMITED PIRACY.

    Germany's declaration of unlimited piracy is the whole topic of newspaper and public discussion, and is generally regarded as a declaration of war ...

    Article : 780 words
  38. WHEAT MARKET.

    There is n[?] wheat offering, but the market is nominally firm. The flour market is very firm, with little offering. The quotation for ...

    Article : 42 words
  39. POSITION IN ENGLAND.

    The memorandum attached to Germany's note warns Americans against entering the blockaded zones, and says that American ships will not be allowed ...

    Article : 231 words
  40. ARMY DISCHARGES.

    The first prosecutions relating to the alleged traffic in certificates of discharge from the Australian Imperial Forces were heard in the City Court to-day. Henry ...

    Article : 188 words
  41. WOMEN'S BIG EFFORT.

    The Women's Recruiting Committee has arranged a big rally to he held in the Exhibition Hall this evening. The women know in their hearts what to expect if ...

    Article : 270 words
  42. FIGHTING IN A BLIZZARD.

    A tremendous blizzard has been raging for days in Polesie, and the snow has hidden the defences. Russian irregulars accustomed to severe weather have ...

    Article : 65 words
  43. HERR ZIMMERMAN INTERVIEWED.

    The Berlin correspondent of the "New York American" has interviewed Herr Zimmerman, who alleges that Great Britain has been treacherously employing ...

    Article : 93 words
  44. RUSSIAN NAVAL ACTIVITY.

    A Russian communique, received by the Admiralty by wireless, states: Our warships captured five boats near the coast of Anatolia (Asiatic Turkey). ...

    Article : 29 words
  45. THE INTERNED SHIPS.

    An order has been given to the captains of the interned ships to destroy their papers and cripple the machinery. Officials foiled a plan by the interned ...

    Article : 88 words
  46. INDIGNATION AMONG NEUTRALS.

    [?] German threat to sink without warning neutral vessels travelling to Germany's enemies has caused indignation in Spain, Holland, and Denmark, who are ...

    Article : 141 words
  47. A LOYA[?] FAMILY.

    Speaking at a "Win the War" League meeting at Walcha, Mr. Sam Brown, a returned soldier, said that he had 10 brothers at the Front. His father, aged ...

    Article : 79 words
  48. BULGARIA AND HER ALLIES.

    The Bulgarian Minister at Vienna has declared that the newspapers are unreasonable to expect Bulgaria to further reinforce her Allies. She has ...

    Article : 43 words
  49. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 110 words
  50. TENSION WITH JAPAN NOT WANTED.

    The State Department has asked the Legislatures of Oregon and Idaho to suspend their anti-Japanese land legislation, because "we do not want tension with ...

    Article : 38 words
  51. HUNTING FOR A MONTENEGRIN EX-MINISTER.

    The Austrians in Montenegro are vainly hunting for M. Vechovitch, the ex-Minister, who, with a band of partisans, is hiding in the mountains and forests. ...

    Article : 48 words
  52. COST OFF RECRUITING.

    The State organising secretary stated last night that notwithstanding the comprehensive Press advertising campaign in operation the monthly cost of ...

    Article : 60 words
  53. FALLEN SAILORS AND SOLDIERS. SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS.

    A solemn requiem mass for our Queensland sailors and soldiers who have fallen in active service or through illness [?]uring the present war will be celebrated at St. Stephen's Cathedral at ...

    Article : 53 words
  54. VESSEL MYSTERIOUSLY SUNK.

    CHARLESTON (South Carolina), Thursday. A German freight vessel, the Liebenfels, mysteriously [?]nk at her berth in 40ft. ...

    Article : 26 words
  55. ATTITUDE OF HOLLAND.

    The "Handelsbland" states: "The Ger man note might be regarded as furnishing Holland with grounds for joining the Entente. The question is whether we can ...

    Article : 166 words
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