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  2. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    The parade ground at Victoria Barracks presented an animated appearance on Saturday morning. when a large number of the wounded came forward to draw some ...

    Article : 281 words
  3. NOTES ON THE WAR.

    Moltke taught that the sure road to victory was to envelop the enemy on both wings, if possible; if not then on one wing. The former presupposes a considerable ...

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  4. INVALIDS IN EGYPT.

    The extent, of the medical work performed formed by the hospitals in Egypt can be gauged by a report; received by the Minister of Defence from Colonel T. N. Martin,9 ...

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  5. SICK AND WOUNDED AUSTRALIANS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 1,072 words
  6. RECRUITING CAMPAIGN.

    For the last day of the week Saturday was a comparatively small day at the recruiting depots, although the day's total still far exceeded the minimum necessary ...

    Article : 215 words
  7. SOCKS FOR THE SOLDIERS

    Important statements, corroborating the recent reports that Red Cross goods sent to Egypt were sold to the Australians in camp there instead of being distributed ...

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  8. DEPARTURE OF THE BALLARAT.

    The Ballarat will probably continue her voyage to Sydney at daybreak to-day. The vessel was delayed in port yesterday, and consequently the authorities granted shore ...

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  9. TROOPS FOR CAMP.

    Owing to the recent record enlistments in Victoria, the State military authorities are experiencing some difficulty in providing immediate accommodation for all the ...

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  10. INVALIDS GIVEN LEAVE.

    Practically all the Victorian sick and wounded soldiers who returned by the Ballarat were granted leave from Saturday morning. The authorities issued railway ...

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  11. FOOTBALL UMPIRES ENLIST.

    At North Melbourne football ground on Saturday three Association umpires, Messrs. H. Daniels, C. Knowles and S Sykes, who have enlisted, were presented ...

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  12. SHOW GROUNDS CAMP.

    Art immense crowd again visited the show grounds camp yesterday afternoon, the special trains running direct to the grounds being crowded. The Governor ...

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  13. GOVERNOR VISITS HOSPITAL.

    The soldiers (sick and wounded) from the Dardanelles were lie interest of all Melbourne on Saturday. A number of men able to take advantage of leave had been ...

    Article : 145 words
  14. PATRIOTIC CONCERT.

    The patriotic concert promoted by the Carlton Patriotic Committee, held at the Carlton oval yesterday afternoon, and attended by about 15,000 people, afforded an ...

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  15. ALLEGATIONS DENIED.

    At South Melbourne town hall yesterday a pleasant Sunday afternoon to assist the fund of the trick and wounded soldiers was held. On the sublet of What our Red Cross is Doing, ...

    Article : 314 words
  16. SALVATION ARMY DEMONSTRATION.

    A demonstration in the interests of the sick and wounded soldiers, organised by the Salvation Army, will be held to-night in the Town Hall. An attractive ...

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  17. TASMANIAN CIVIL SERVICE.

    The Cabinet, after consultation with the military authorities, has taken action with regard to the number of civil servants joining the Expeditionary Forces. In one ...

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  18. LABOR PARTY'S HELP.

    Discussion took place at the meeting of the Trades Ball Council on Thursday evening on a recommendation of the executive that the council ...

    Article : 434 words
  19. RECEPTION TO WOUNDED.

    The Lord Mayor (Alderman Sir David Hennessy) has completed all arrangements for the reception which he intends giving to-morrow afternoon to the sick and ...

    Article : 62 words
  20. MILITARY BASE HOSPITAL.

    There was an unusually large crowd of visitors at the military base hospital, in St. Kilda-road, yesterday afternoon. At one period it was difficult to force a ...

    Article : 373 words
  21. RECENT PROMOTIONS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 275 words
  22. IMPROVEMENT IN HOBART.

    Recruiting is proceeding satisfactorily, and the numbers of volunteers continue to increase. For the week ended yesterday 350 men passed the medical test and ...

    Article : 33 words
  23. SYDNEY FIGURES MAINTAINED.

    The flow of recruits to the colors is being steadily maintained. During last week 2807 volunteers sought, enlistment at city depots, and of this number 2103 were ...

    Article : 95 words
  24. SOLDIERS ENTERTAINED.

    An entertainment of music, song and pictures was given at the Snowden Theatre last night, under the auspices of the Master Hair Dressers' Association. Mr. Chas. ...

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  25. THE SEYMOUR CAMP.

    Thirteen special trains from the city and one from Numurkah arrived to-day, bringing over 4,000 visitors. Owing to the heavy rain during the week the roads ...

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  26. WAR MUNITIONS.

    To help in the miking of numitions in the Commonwealth, the Government has decided to form an Industrial Corps. For this corps workers whose services are ...

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  27. 200 ACCEPTED IN PERTH LAST WEEK.

    The official recruiting figures in Perth for the week ended yesterday are:— Volunteers medically examined, 278; passed for active service, 203. ...

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  28. SHORTAGE OF DOCTORS.

    Concern is felt in hospital and other' circles at the growing scarcity of doctors. At the same time mild reproach has been directed against pome medical students of ...

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  29. A CHAPLAIN'S TESTIMONY.

    Rev Chaplain G. K. Howe, of Brisbane, who has been the chaplain of the Ballarat on her voyage back to Australia with wounded soldiers, took part in the ...

    Article : 140 words
  30. REV. J. B. RONALD.

    Sir,—In view of the facts that Mr. Ronald offered his services for the front at the commencement of the war, and the fact that his son in already fighting there, ...

    Article : 207 words
  31. SCHOOL TEACHERS ENLISTED.

    A scheme of interchanging State school teachers, whereby the work of those members of the service who have enlisted may be carried on. has been approved by the ...

    Article : 96 words
  32. TRAINS FROM COUNTRY DISTRICTS.

    Other country districts besides those already benefited desire to be provided with facilities for reaching Seymour Camp on Sunday. During the past two weeks special ...

    Article : 66 words
  33. Chocolate Soldier as Auctioneer.

    Before the commencement of the third act of The Chocolate Soldier at Her Majesty's on Friday, an auction sale was held to dispose of various articles left over ...

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  34. NEW COUNTRY CAMPS

    Arrangements for the formation of the new Expeditionary Force "battalion camps" at Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong are proceeding apace. The men are ...

    Article : 252 words
  35. SOCIETY WOMEN AND THEIR CLOTHES.

    Dean M'Cullagh, of Bendigo, conducted services in Christ Church today. Preaching this morning, he said the war was the chastisement of God on the nations of ...

    Article : 146 words
  36. HOME DEFENCE ASSOCIATIONS.

    A drill association has been formed here, and 63 townsmen have enrolled. A miniature rifle range ia to be provided. Twenty- five numbers of the local rifle club are ...

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  37. MOTOR AMBULANCE FOR TROOPS.

    In the quadrangle at Victoria Barracks on Saturday morning Senator Pearce, Minister of Defence, officially accepted a motor ambulance, presented by subscribing ...

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  38. REFRESHMENTS FOR RECRUITS' FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 73 words
  39. SUNDAY SCHOOL EXTENSION.

    The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Sunday school and parish hall at St. Luke's Church of England, North Fitzroy, was performed by ...

    Article : 309 words
  40. DONATION FROM SAW MILLING TRADE AND EMPLOYES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 96 words
  41. ROLLS OF HONOR.

    Prior to the commencement of the final V.F.A. premiership match between North Melbourne and Brunswick on Saturday the Lord Mayor (Sir David Hennessy) ...

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  42. CONTINGENT FOR LANGWARRIN.

    The tug Alacrity on Friday landed a continent of sick soldiers from the Ballarat, and 128 were entrained to Langwarrin. ...

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  43. NEW ZEALAND ADVISORY BOARD.

    Messrs. A. H. Miles (of Murray, Roberts and Co.), A. Mackintosh (of Dalgety's) and G. Wilson (of Aitken and Wilson) have been appointed an advisory board, to ...

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  44. IN MEMORIAM SERVICE.

    A service in memoriam of the late Lieutenant Herbert Biggsley, who was killed in action at Gallipoli on 19th June, was held in Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne, last night. The vicar, ...

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  45. AMY CASTLES CONCERT.

    On account of the heavy demand on Friday for half-guinea seats for Miss Amy Castle's concert next wednesday evening extra rows will be available at Allan's this morning. There are still a few ...

    Article : 106 words
  46. A JUDGE AND HIS LATHE.

    The munitions committee is receiving many offers of voluntary assistance. Mr Justice Burnside has notified the secretary that the has a six-inch lathe and has had ...

    Article : 63 words
  47. Brunswick Enlistments.

    Over 40 East. Brunswick men who have enlisted are to be given a farewell smoke night at the Quarry Hall, Weston-street, Brunswick, on Friday next. Mr. H. J. ...

    Article : 40 words
  48. ARRANGEMENTS IN PROGRESS.

    The decision of the department to establish a camp at Bendigo has given much satisfaction locally, and the city council, with a number of prominent citizens, has ...

    Article : 144 words
  49. A Jumble Shop.

    A number of ladies interested in charitable work have established a jumble shop at the Belgian Jenot, Commence House, Flinders-street, and are devoting the entire proceeds of sales to the ...

    Article : 77 words
  50. Banquet to Departing Employes.

    Fifty-six employes of Barnet Glass and Co's works at Footscray have enlisted, and all those available, together with the whole of the firm's employes and their friends, to the number of ...

    Article : 165 words
  51. MANUFACTURE OF MACHINE GUNS.

    Sir,—The article, in your issue of Saturday last as to the dominating part played by these deadly weapons, and the further references of your London correspondent, ...

    Article : 170 words
  52. "THE AGE" LIST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 29 words
  53. FATALITIES AND ACCIDENTS.

    While playing on a stock of timber 12 feet high on Saturday afternoon, Reece Bell, aged eleven, living at 19 Freeman-street, North Fitzroy, fell and was picked up in an unconscious ...

    Article : 66 words
  54. CONCERT AT ESSENDON.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 250 words
  55. OUR RETURNED WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

    Sir,—Now that the verdict has been made public re the preliminary inquiry and suspension of the two officers in the Defence department, may I ask—Why were ...

    Article : 190 words
  56. Law Institute of Victoria.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 60 words
  57. CONSTABLE STRUCK BY A TRAM.

    While Senior Constable Norman was crossing St. Kilda-road on Saturday night, near the Police Depot Hospital, he was struck by a city-going tram, and sustained a fractured thigh, two or ...

    Article : 83 words
  58. MENINGITIS EPIDEMIC.

    Another case of cerebro-spinal meningitis was reported from the Seymour camp yesterday. The infected patient was Drought to Melbourne and pinned under ...

    Article : 90 words
  59. FRENCH DAY CELEBRATION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 73 words
  60. Glaciarium Carnival.

    On Thursday evening the Glaciarium was en fete, the occasion being the carnival in aid of the Lady Stanley Fund for Australian Wounded Soldiers. A feature of the display was the ...

    Article : 65 words
  61. Recruits Entertained.

    The residents of Blackburn entertained a number of district recruits at a social gathering on Saturday night, and presented each with a souvenir. Blackburn has contributed 11 volunteers ...

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  62. Miner Falls Down Shaft.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 36 words
  63. PRESENTATIONS TO SOLDIERS.

    At the Flemington camp, during the progress of a concert given by the Caledonian Choir, to an audience of over 5000 soldiers. Private P. [?]hanan, a member of the choir, who has ...

    Article : 113 words
  64. FRENCH RED CROSS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 words
  65. Advertising

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  66. Advertising

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  67. Advertising

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