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  2. "SITUATION INDESCRIBABLE" SERIOUS FIGHTING IN PETROGRAD.

    Serious fighting is raging in Petrograd, and the Bolsheviks appear to retain the upper hand. The latest developments are clouded by the ...

    Article : 83 words
  3. ITALIAN FRONT.

    An Italian communique: The enemy intensified the action on our mountainous front from the Asiago to the Piave valley. We effectively resisted on Tuesday night ...

    Article : 142 words
  4. THE PALESTINE ADVANCE.

    Mr. Massey, the war correspondent with the British forces in Palestine, wired on Tuesday: Surmounting the colossal task of carrying up supplies to the wide ...

    Article : 252 words
  5. MY FOUR YEARS IN GERMANY. CHAPTER XXIV.—(Continued).

    On the earnest request of Secretary Bryan, I endeavoured to persuade the German authorities to have Germany become a signatory to the so-called Bryan ...

    Article : 1,131 words
  6. THE REFERENDUM. A DEFINITE PLEDGE.

    A proclamation issued to-night over the signature of the Prime Minister sets out in detail the proposals of the Federal Ministry in connection with the ...

    Article : 190 words
  7. RETURNED SOLDIERS' LEAGUE.

    At a largely attended meeting of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperal League, the following motion was carried:—In order that our com[?]ades now ...

    Article : 126 words
  8. "NO RELIABLE NEWS."

    There is still no reliable news from Petrograd, though the Copenhagen "Politiken" asserts that a telephone message has been received from ...

    Article : 349 words
  9. CENTRAL POWERS APPREHENSIVE.

    A Swiss message states that the Central Empires are apprehensive of an Allied landing on the Adriatic coast, where there are no permanent fortifications ...

    Article : 59 words
  10. QUEENSLAND BRANCH RESOLUTION.

    At a meeting of the committee of the Queensland branch of the Returned Saliers' and soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, on Thursday evening, the ...

    Article : 113 words
  11. SOCIALISTS' OFFERS.

    The Socialist parties offered the Bolsheviks the following basis of an agreement: First, the disarmament of the "Red Guards"; second, the placing of the ...

    Article : 116 words
  12. THE SUBMARINE LOSSES.

    Mr. Archibald Hurd, in the "Daily Telegraph," commenting on the record week against submarines, points out that the faith reposed in the courage and ...

    Article : 65 words
  13. CANADA AND CONSCRIPTION.

    The Canadian Press, in commenting on the speech of Mr. W. M. Hughes, the Australian Prime Minister, says that Canada will also prove a coward, as well ...

    Article : 93 words
  14. SUPREME EFFORT NEEDED.

    Mr. Hughes, in a special appeal to the electors of New. South Wales, says: "The situation in Russia and the Italian reverse have made a supreme effort by ...

    Article : 214 words
  15. SUPPORT AT MORNINGSIDE.

    The Morningside branch of the Returned Soldiers and Patriots' Political League met at Hill's Hall on Thursday night, Mr. R. Hamilton presiding Mr. ...

    Article : 98 words
  16. THE KAISER AND SUBMARINE CREWS.

    The Kaiser, during a visit to a submarine base, addressed the crews and asked God's blessing on the work of submarines. ...

    Article : 30 words
  17. SOVIET TROOPS SUCCESSFUL.

    The Petrograd correspondent of the "Evening Globe," in a cablegram dated November 13, states that the situation is nearing a settlement, and that the ...

    Article : 89 words
  18. ANTI-REINFORCEMENTS CAMPAIGN.

    The anti-reinforcements campaign was opened at Maryborough to-night, when an open-air meeting was held in Bazaarstreet, despite the fact that a recruiting ...

    Article : 195 words
  19. IRISH SITUATION.

    In the House of Lords to-day Viscount Chaplin drew attention to the grayity of the situation in Ireland, and asked what steps the Government was taking in ...

    Article : 499 words
  20. MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S SPEECH.

    The "Daily Telegraph's" Rotterdam correspondent states that the "Kolnische Zeitung" notes gleefully the dissatisfaction in England with Mr. Lloyd George's ...

    Article : 171 words
  21. MR. COOK IN SYDNEY.

    Mr. Cook (Minister for the Navy), in answering the criticism of anti-conseriptionists, referred first to the cry for a conscription of wealth. He said: "The ...

    Article : 134 words
  22. BRITISH FRONT.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports: We drove off raiders near Polderhoek Wood, northward of the Menin-road and northward of Bixschoote. The ...

    Article : 135 words
  23. PEACE PROPAGANDA.

    Replying to Mr. J. G. Butcher, Sir George Cave (Home Secretary) said that in connection with the propaganda in favour of a premature peace, the ...

    Article : 102 words
  24. THE SHIPBUILDING POLICY.

    A telegram from Melbourne credits Mr. Duggan, president of the union representatives on the shipbuilding conferenee, with having accused the ...

    Article : 555 words
  25. SEDITION.

    Timothy M'Cristal (president of the New South Wales Wharf Labourers' Union) and Ned Riley, charged with sedition, were sentenced by his Honour ...

    Article : 172 words
  26. "NO ROOM FOR TRAITORS."

    Sir William Irvine was the principal speaker at a meeting in support of the "yes" vote at the reinforcements referendum held at the Auditorium to-night. The ...

    Article : 229 words
  27. AMERICA'S AID.

    Despatches from France state that German shells recently killed or wounded a few more American troops. Brisk fighting is developing. ...

    Article : 32 words
  28. PACIFISTS' HEADQUARTERS RAIDED.

    Detectives raided the offices of four pacifist organisations in London, and required the services of a van to remove the correspondence and samples of ...

    Article : 56 words
  29. MANY GERMAN DIVISIONS EXHAUSTED.

    The correspondent of the United Press with the British Headquarters in Flanders says: Prince Rupprecht, of Bavaria, has exhausted 91 divisions in defending ...

    Article : 139 words
  30. NEW FRENCH CABINET.

    President Poincare has asked M. Clemencean to form a Cabinet, and he has agreed to do so. M. Clemenceau is 76 years of age. ...

    Article : 110 words
  31. JAPANESE TROOPS FOR EUROPE

    General Oshima, interviewed on the proposal to despatch Japanese troops to Europe, said that the idea was impracticable because the smallest useful ...

    Article : 50 words
  32. GRANGE HILL CONVALESCENT HOME.

    Standing in the midst of some 5½ acres of land, mostly sloping lawn, with a fine view from the hill near the Exhibition Building, Grange Hill, which has been ...

    Article : 392 words
  33. THE LONDON PRESS.

    Influential newspapers thus far think it wise to refrain from commenting on the Australian conscription issue, but give prominence to Mr. Hughes's Sydney ...

    Article : 36 words
  34. PRICE OF MARGARINE FIXED.

    The Press Bureau states that the Food Controller has fixed the maximum retail price of margarine at 1/ per lb., except oleo margarine, which is 16d. ...

    Article : 33 words
  35. COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL.

    A steamer without lights under Admiralty orders, collided with another steamer (unknown) in the Channel on Sunday, and sank. 14 of the crew being ...

    Article : 46 words
  36. BRITAIN'S WAR GAINS.

    Mr. H. W. Forster (Financial Secretary to the War Office) announced in the House of Commons that since the beginning of the war the British have ...

    Article : 85 words
  37. TRANSVAAL NATIVES

    There were persistent rumours recently of unprest among the natives of the Transvaal. In an interview with the Premier the chiefs and leaders admitted ...

    Article : 67 words
  38. CONSULTING THE DOMINIONS.

    In the House of Commons, Sir John Norton Griffiths asked whether, in view of the many changes in the aspect of the war, the Government would consider the ...

    Article : 93 words
  39. THE SACREDNESS OF HUMAN LIFE.

    Sir,—When Mr. Tudor said that human life is sacred, whose life was be thinking of? Apparently not the lives of those who are fighting for his freedom, ...

    Article : 203 words
  40. RECRUITING IN ENGLAND.

    Brigadier-General Auckland Geddes, in charge of the military side of the National Service, in a speech, condemned the system of recruiting. The parrot cries ...

    Article : 117 words
  41. NEARING JERUSALEM.

    An official report from General Allenby states: The infantry and mounted men continue to advance. We now hold the railway line near Naaneh (or Naamah of ...

    Article : 72 words
  42. CRICKETER KILLED IN ACTION.

    Mr. C. Blythe, the well-known cricketer, is reported to have been killed in action. [Blythe played with Kent. He was born at ...

    Article : 123 words
  43. THE FRENCH LINES.

    A French communique states: Four enemy aeroplanes were brought down, and four fell uncontrolled, in our lines, Our aeroplanes dropped heavy bombs on ...

    Article : 88 words
  44. RECRUITS IN BRISBANE.

    Yesterday six men offered for the A.I.F. at the Adelaide-street drill shed. One was declared fit, two were referred to the P.M.O., and three were unfit. ...

    Article : 60 words
  45. FUTURE OF PALESTINE.

    Mr. Desola, head of the Canadian Zionists, has announced that Mr. Balfour, when in Ottawa, agreed on behalf of Great Britain to create Palestine an ...

    Article : 44 words
  46. REQUISITIONED VESSELS.

    Before the King's Bench the China Mutual Steam Navigation Co. asked for a declaration against the Shipping Controller, entitling the owners to receive ...

    Article : 168 words
  47. CHAPTER XXV.

    In May, 19M, Colonel House and bli beautiful wife arrived to pay us a visit in Berlin. He was, of course, anxious to have a talk with the Emperor, and this ...

    Article : 995 words
  48. OUR REAL MAN POWER.

    Sir,—Under the proclamation before the last referendum, nearly 110,000 single men, between the ages of 21 and 34 (inclusive) were found med[?]cally fit on examination. ...

    Article : 310 words
  49. BANK OF ENGLAND RETURNS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 words
  50. MESOPOTAMIA AND PALESTINE THREATENED.

    The "Popolo Romani" states that the Germans, Austrians, Bulgarians, and Turks have formed a mobile army, which can be moved to any front in a few weeks. ...

    Article : 55 words
  51. FIGHTING IN MACEDONIA.

    A German wireless official message (intercepted by the Admiralty) states: The Franch evacuated hill positions west of Lake Ochrida (Macedonia). ...

    Article : 28 words
  52. MASSAGE ASSOCIATION.

    A public meeting was held recently at the rooms of the British Medical Association, at which the Queensland branch of the Australian Massage Associatiou was ...

    Article : 125 words
  53. EMPLOYMENT FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    The following letter has been received by the secretary of the Queensland Branch of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia from the general secretary of the ...

    Article : 216 words
  54. FRENCH MASONIC BUREAU,

    The Freemasons of Paris have opened a Masonic bureau for the men of the Allied armies, and especially invite overseas Freemasons, assuring them of a ...

    Article : 39 words
  55. THE LONDON BUTTER MARKET.

    The butter market is at a standstill, pen[?]ing the completion of a scheme of distribution, which is expected daily. Forms for traders' applications will be ...

    Article : 121 words
  56. MID-AIR COLLISION.

    Second Lieutenant Armstrong, a Canadian, of the Royal Flying Corps, and another aviator, were aeroplaning at a considerable height above the Firth of ...

    Article : 51 words
  57. KAISER AND VON BULOW.

    The German Crown Prince has paid on official visit to General von Bulow. In Berlin political importance is attached to the visit, and it is believed ...

    Article : 50 words
  58. CONTROLLING FOOD SUPPLIES.

    Lord Rhondda (the Food Controller), speaking at Edinburgh, said he was going to purchase all stocks of tea in Ceylon and India, and sell them to Great Britain at ...

    Article : 53 words
  59. MAPLETON AND "MASCOT PAY."

    At the final meeting of the "Mascot Day" Committee special mention was made of the splendid result achieved at Mapleton, which, though a small ...

    Article : 61 words
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