In the House of Commons on a motion to adjourn over Whitsuntide, Mr. W. Runciman questioned Mr. A. J. Balfour respecting Emperor Karl's letter, ...
Article : 640 wordsThe United Press correspondent at Washington states that Russia has sent a note to Germany pointing out that she will be compelled to mobilise her ...
Article : 87 wordsIndications that another phase of the great German offensive is about to open continue to manifest themselves. From various sectors reports have been received of increased artillery activity, and Major-General Maurice, in an article, in the "Daily ...
Article : 138 wordsMr. W. G. M'Adoo (Secretary to the Treasury) estimates that the revenue for the year ending June will be 4,095,000,000 dollars (£819,000,000). ...
Article : 166 wordsTheir Majesties the King and Queen held a reception of the American Labour delegation at Buckingham Palate. His Majesty, in welcoming the delegates, said ...
Article : 204 wordsShortly after my arrival in London, at the end of 1912, Sir E. Grey proposed an informal conversation, to prevent the Balkan war developing ...
Article : 1,397 wordsCasualty List No. 400, which was issued from the Censor's Office last night, contained the Mines of the following Queenslanders. Unless otherwise stated the soldier referred to is [?] ...
Article : 1,031 wordsAn intercepted wireless message states that the Bolshevik Ambassador at Berlin announces that the Germans have agreed to halt the advance in Russia. ...
Article : 35 wordsAdvices have been received from London that an Austrian battleship was torpedoed in Pola Harbour by the Italian naval forces. ...
Article : 182 wordsMajor-General Maurice, the military correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," in an article dealing with the threatened offensive, says that the indications are ...
Article : 329 wordsA French communique reports: There is a lively artillery duel in the sector of Bailles Castel. 18 GERMAN AEROPLANES ...
Article : 65 wordsThe Treasurer, in Committee, in the House of Representatives to-day, moved a resolution to authorised the floating of a war loan of £80,000,000. He said ...
Article : 535 wordsThe first large concrete ship in england, of 900 tons displacement, and a deadweight capacity of 500 tons, has been completed. ...
Article : 28 wordsSpeaking at the official dinner given by the Governor of Jerusalem, Dr. Weizmann, head of the Zionist Church, explaining the aims of the Zionist ...
Article : 275 wordsSir Douglas Haig, in his report dealing with the operations of the flying squadrons, states: Our aeroplanes and balloons carried out a great deal of ...
Article : 309 wordsThere is much speculation over the method of sinking the Viribus Unitis, wihch is regarded as one of the most brilliant episodes of the war. Pellegrim's ...
Article : 59 wordsThese recently-taken photographe have been received by the Hon. E. J. Stevens, M.L.C., chairman of the "Courier" Patriotic Funds, in connection with, which Sir Thomas and his wife have done splendid service in England. Lady Robinson took a most active part in the successful distribution of the "Courier" Patriotic shipments to England. As an evidence of the appreciation of her work, it may be mentioned that she has been appointed Commandant of ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 145 wordsMr. Philips Gibbs, the war correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" telegraphs: "The long postponement of the enemy's assault seems definite proof that his ...
Article : 169 wordsThe Admiralty reports that seven British submarines which remained in Russian waters were destroyed by order, between April 3 and April 8, owing to ...
Article : 271 wordsMr. Charles Grasby, correspondent of the "New York Times" has cabled from Paris: A high French officer states that the Allies are confident they can hold the ...
Article : 131 words"When I speak I feel that I have everybody listening and with me, and I have indeed some terrible things to tell the people. Yet somehow those things ...
Article : 452 wordsThe Navy Department has announced that the American steamer Neches has been torpedoed and sunk in European waters. There was no loss of life. ...
Article : 31 wordsField-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reported: We made a raid in the neighbourhood of Gavrelle, and took a few prisoners. There was reciprocal artillery firing ...
Article : 72 wordsIt is officially announced that an air raid alarm was given at 10 o'clock last evening. The guns opened fire, and the defending aeroplanes ascended. No ...
Article : 55 wordsMr. G. N. Barnes, a member of the War Cabinet, in the course of a speech at Eastham, said a League of Nations after the war must reduce armaments and ...
Article : 173 wordsThe Amsterdam correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" says that Maximilian Harden, in his Socialist paper. "Die Zukunit," argues that the vital ...
Article : 270 wordsIt is reported that the German Baltic fleet is concentrated at Kiel. ...
Article : 20 wordsA Belgian communique reports: Enemy aviators dropped four bombs upon an hospital at Hoogatade. The artillery action has assumed a lively character, ...
Article : 40 wordsSeveral newspapers criticise the Government's ignorance of the France-German agreement for the exchange of prisoners, and also urge Great Britain to arrange ...
Article : 55 wordsThere is hand-to-hand fighting in the streets of Odessa. The Austrian commandant has proclaimed martial law. Strong Austrian patrols are constantly ...
Article : 49 wordsAn American communique states: There was a marked increase in the artillery firing on both sides north of Toul and in Lorraine. Two American ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 102 wordsThe Press Bureau reports: In order to correct a misapprehension it has been efficially stated that the Government has for a considerable period, advocated the ...
Article : 103 wordsBrotherton (manager) and Walker (assistant manager), in the Immingham Co. case, were found guilty. Sentence was postponed pending the trial of ...
Article : 102 wordsA German official wireless message declares: We eje[?] the French from the point they gained northward of Kemmel. We repulsed a strong advance from ...
Article : 37 wordsIn order to express gratitude for Exeter's hospitality to overseas troops, Australian, New Zealand, and South African flags have been presented to the ...
Article : 34 wordsThe new Nationality Bill empowers in authorities to apply to the court to revoke the nationalisation of British naturalised subjects who are disloyal or ...
Article : 50 wordsThe Ukraine newspapers continue violently to attack the Central Powers, and to accuse Germany of intending to make Sebastopol a German naval base. There ...
Article : 40 wordsBerlin expects 150,000 sheep from Roumania shortly, also 100,000 tons of cereals in July and, August. ...
Article : 28 wordsIn connection with the "Bonnet Rouge" case, Ley Merie has been sentenced to imprisonment for two years in addition to being fined £40. ...
Article : 28 wordsThe Ministry of Reconstruction is considering the establishment of State loan banks to assist the builders of workmen's houses. ...
Article : 27 wordsPersons who are anxious to seek news of [?]ck, wounded, or"missing men are invited to call at or write to the Information Bureau. Spencer-Block, Queen-street, Brisbane, and the ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Sat 18 May 1918, Page 5
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