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  2. AUSTRALIA'S NEW ARMY

    It is expected that the circulars making a personal appeal to every able-bodied man to enlist in connection with the raising of Australia's new army will be sent out at ...

    Article : 200 words
  3. MR. FORD'S "PEACE MISSION."

    The ship in which Mr. Ford, the American millionaire, and a number of his friends intend to proceed to Europe with the avowed object of "ending the war ...

    Article : 523 words
  4. UNIVERSITY TEACHING STAFF.

    The question of the reappointment of Mr. E. Scharf as a teacher of music at the University Conservatorium was discussed at the meeting of the University Council ...

    Article : 1,564 words
  5. GREECE STILL PARLEYS

    The Allies have replied to the latest Greek Note, formulating fresh proposals, which Greece is now considering. Telegraphing rom Rome, Dr. E. J. ...

    Article : 814 words
  6. WESTERN FRONT

    The "Times" correspondent at Lausanne, in Switzerland, states:—"The Germans were in a tremendous fright during the British and French offensive in September ...

    Article : 147 words
  7. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The Governor-General, attended by Captain Haskett-Smith, left Melbourne by the afternoon train yesterday for Tumbarumba, N.S.W., where he will tour the surrounding ...

    Article : 604 words
  8. Lecturer in German.

    Dr. A. Lodewyckx, a Belgian, now on the Melbourne Grammar School staff, was appointed lecturer in German. Mr. W. von Deehend previously lectured on the ...

    Article : 34 words
  9. THE WHEAT SCHEME.

    According to information received by the Minister of Agriculture yesterday, the wheat market in London continues quiet, but firm. There were no sales of Australian ...

    Article : 411 words
  10. STATE MEMBERS' OBJECTIONS.

    The adjourned meeting of members of the State Parliament which was to take place this evening has been postponed till to-morrow evening, in order that Senator ...

    Article : 182 words
  11. IMPROVED TRAINING SYSTEM.

    The first camp inspection made by the new Inspector-General of the Expeditionary Forces, Brigadier-General J. W. M'Cay, was carried out yesterday at ...

    Article : 409 words
  12. Wind, Rain and Fog.

    In a despatch from the British head quarters on the Western front, Mr. Philip Gibbs, correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," states:—"It is difficult to imagine ...

    Article : 417 words
  13. POSITION OF DEFENCE CLERKS.

    The military authorities stated yesterday that they had not received any notice from the temporary clerks in the employ of the Defence department with regard to any ...

    Article : 235 words
  14. EQUIPPING THE NEW ARMY.

    Large quantities of stores and material are to be requisitioned in connection with the fitting out of the new force of men that the Commonwealth is to raise for ...

    Article : 151 words
  15. EXPLANATIONS REQUIRED BY FARMERS.

    Farmers locally are not a little concerned at receiving notice from the Secretary of Lands stating that, in the case of share farmers, the whole of the Government ...

    Article : 175 words
  16. Poet Challenges Politician.

    Signor Gabriele d'Annunzio, the famous Italian port, has challenged Signor Graziades, a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, to a duel. The quarrel is the ...

    Article : 46 words
  17. WILLS AND ESTATES.

    William Grant, late of Lindsay-street, Brighton, retired contractor, who died on 13th October last, left by will dated 3rd June, 1904, realty valued at £2939 and personality £493 to his ...

    Article : 150 words
  18. AUSTRALIA'S FIGHTING MEN.

    An official return issued by the Defence department yesterday contained striking figures relating to the number of men already enlisted in the Commonwealth for ...

    Article : 80 words
  19. A STEAMER ASHORE.

    The steamer Star of New Zealand, 4417 tons, owned by the Star Line (J. P. Corry and Co., London), has gone ashore on the rocks near Cape Ushant. Forty-six of those ...

    Article : 46 words
  20. MEAT FOR THE ARMY.

    The Imperial authorities have paid £6,034,000 for meat purchased in New Zealand. The meat comprises 268,160 quarters beef, 2,109,479 carcases mutton, and 2,402,669 ...

    Article : 33 words
  21. MR. GEORGE S. TITHERADGE.

    Sir,—Some of Mr. George S. Titheradge's multitude of friends have become aware that he is, unhappily, extremely side and quite incapacitated, and they feel sure that ...

    Article : 485 words
  22. LARGER ADVANCE REQUESTED.

    The North Ovens council to-day carried the following resolution:—That the Government be requested to increase the cash advance to farmers selling wheat by at ...

    Article : 77 words
  23. THE RECRUITING QUESTION.

    Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P. (Labor), in addressing a meeting of railway men at Long Eaton, in Derbyshire, said that, after discussing the matter with Lord Derby, he ...

    Article : 147 words
  24. IN MESOPOTAMIA.

    The newspapers do not attempt to minimise the disappointment caused by the 80 mile withdrawal of the British forces which were advancing upon Bagdad, but it is ...

    Article : 373 words
  25. A NATURALISATION ROMANCE.

    The Home Office has granted naturalisation to Mrs. Baker, of Godahning, Surrey, in romantic circumstances. Mrs. Baker's husband served in the ...

    Article : 146 words
  26. THE PRIME MINISTER.

    The Prime Minister, addressed a very large gathering to-night in support of Mr. Andrew Thompson, the Labor candidate for Wide Bay. Mr. Hughes was escorted ...

    Article : 566 words
  27. PROMISE AND PERFORMANCE.

    Sir,—When the last Federal elections were on in 1914 there were two Liberal candidates for Henty. One, Colonel Crouch, who stated he had volunteered for ...

    Article : 183 words
  28. 40 ENLISTMENTS LAST WEEK.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 92 words
  29. CROPS DESTROYED BY FIRE.

    Mr. Frederick West, a farmer, of Stockinbingal, has experienced a heavy loss through the destruction by fire of his hay and wheat crops. The loss is estimated at ...

    Article : 64 words
  30. VESSELS TO LOAD AT WALLAROO.

    After a period of over twelve months during which no wheat has been exported from Australia, two steamers will arrive at Wallaroo this week to load wheat for ...

    Article : 79 words
  31. VICTORIAN RECRUITING.

    Men continue to come forward steadily, in Victoria for active service, although in numbers that are not by any means large enough. At least double the number of men ...

    Article : 255 words
  32. CHANGES IN MEDICAL COMMAND.

    On Monday next Colonel Shepherd, who has for some time been holding the position of Acting Director-General of Medical services, will leave the barracks ...

    Article : 120 words
  33. REVIVAL OF THE PAPAL STATE.

    According to the "Standard," three Spanish newspapers, one of which belongs to Mannesmann Bros., the German pioneers in Morocco, say that the Premier of ...

    Article : 81 words
  34. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AGE.

    Sir,—A considerable amount of criticism has been levelled at the Government anent the high cost of handling. Has the Government taken into account the possibility of ...

    Article : 112 words
  35. DISAFFECTION IN GERMANY.

    It has been privately learned at Copenhagen that a large ammunition factory has been blown up in the Prussian city of Halle, several hundreds of employes being ...

    Article : 75 words
  36. Presentation to a Chaplain.

    NATHALIA.—On Sunday Rev. Father Griffin was presented with a portable altar and a pair of field glasses by his congregation. He leaves for the front next week. ...

    Article : 35 words
  37. FRUIT EXPORT.

    A committee comprising the Ministers of Agriculture in Western Australia and South Australia, together with Messrs. S. J. Perry and Co., of Melbourne, and H. ...

    Article : 183 words
  38. IMPOSTORS IN UNIFORM.

    Despite the recent issue of instructions by the defence authorities with regard to the sale of military badges by tailors, it appears that it is still possible for ...

    Article : 246 words
  39. THE NEED FOR ECONOMY.

    There are strong rumors in London that Ministers have decided to reduce their own salaries by one-third, and that they are asking members of the House of Commons ...

    Article : 76 words
  40. KITCHENER AND ITALIANS.

    Lord Kitchener has sent the following "soldier's greetings" to the Italian army:—"Having seen with my own eyes the splendid, manner in which the Italians are ...

    Article : 93 words
  41. BETTING TO-BE TAXED.

    The new taxation proposals of the New South Wales Government, which are to be introduced this week, will include a tax on betting tickets and on bookmakers. ...

    Article : 129 words
  42. RESPONSE IN SYDNEY.

    At the recruiting depots to-day 157 men offered themselves for enlistment, of whom 108 were accepted. ...

    Article : 21 words
  43. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    The opening of the recruiting campaign was inaugurated with an enthusiastic public meeting to-night. The town hall was crowded, and a big overflow meeting had ...

    Article : 372 words
  44. Advertising

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    Advertising : 138 words
  45. LIQUOR TRADE RESTRICTIONS.

    The "Weekly Despatch," in an article comparing the convictions for drunkenness in London last week with those of the preceding week, claims that it has been proved ...

    Article : 59 words
  46. British Hospital Ship Examined.

    The Press Bureau states that the American, Danish and Swiss consuls have examined the Mauretania, now used as a hospital ship, at Naples, and have jointly ...

    Article : 49 words
  47. LAND FOR SETTLEMENT.

    The adjustment of an area of 500,000 acres in the Pillaga scrub district in connection with the State afforestation scheme is now practically completed, and 280,000 ...

    Article : 39 words
  48. Advertising

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    Advertising : 16 words
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