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  2. DISCUSSION OF PEACE TERMS.

    The Minister for Foreign Affairs (Earl Grey), speaking at the Colonial Institute on Friday, said the members would have more confidence in the Empire's future ...

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  3. THE WAR LOAN.

    To-day and to-morrow are the last days during which the opportunity will remain open for the public to take part in subscribing to the present issue of the ...

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  4. AUSTRALIA'S ARMY.

    Returns showing the recruiting results in Victoria last week make it clear that the response to the country's call is still on the decline, and that unless some steps ...

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  5. ECLIPSE OF THE SUN

    The solar spectacle which was visible in Melbourne yesterday was responsible for a good many cases of "eclipse nose." This is a rare malady, and the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  6. GENERAL NEWS.

    The results of the sixth Victorian egg-laying competition at Burnley Horticultural School show that on 27th July the leaders in the light breeds, fed on dry mash, were ...

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  7. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A patriotic service was held on Sunday at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Ballarat East. The congregation included Parliamentary and civic representatives, ...

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  8. SPECIAL OBSERVER AT GEELONG.

    GEELONG.—Whilst cloud, and at times heavy, misty rain, prevented the whole phenomena of the eclipse of the sun being observed here, still kind Nature relaxed ...

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  9. THE TOTAL COST OF THE WAR.

    The "Wall-street Journal" has compiled figures showing that the war has cost £10.000,000,000. Of this amount the Allies have spent £6.000,000,000. and the Central ...

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  10. OBSERVATIONS AT GLEN-THOMPSON.

    The special observations that were to be made during the eclipse yesterday at Glen-thompson were explained by Dr. Baldwin, Acting Government Astronomer. They ...

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  11. THE BELEAGUERED GERMANS.

    The New York "Times," in an article headed "Two Years of the Superman," publishes a sweeping condemnation of German methods, and concludes:—"To-day the ...

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  12. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE.—During the week ended on Saturday 169 volunteers were accepted. ...

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  13. HEALTH OF THE CAMPS.

    Colonel Cuscaden, P.M.O., paid a visit to Broadmeadows military camp yesterday, and found that with the exception of a few cases of colds sickness was at a ...

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  14. BENDIGO.

    Williamson Robertson, 42, laborer, and his wife, Lizzie Robertson, who had been arrested by Plain Clothes Constable Withers, were brought before the city ...

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  15. GERMANY'S MILK SUPPLY.

    By the order of the German Food Dictator, Herr von Batocki, the general consumption of milk has been prohibited in Germany after July. All milk is reserved ...

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  16. "MEETING OF THE ALLIES."

    As a fitting termination to its campaign on behalf of the loan, the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee has organised a novel meeting at Melbourne ...

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  17. THE WHEAT "POOL."

    It is not likely that there, will be an early reduction in the price of wheat for local consumption. The Minister of Agriculture makes this deduction from the fact net value of the wheat must necessarily increase, so that reduced rates could not foe expected. The whole position largely depended upon the number of ships that ...

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  18. PRESENTATIONS TO SOLDIERS.

    BEAUFORT.—Privates A. Ram[?]y (who is going to the front for the second time), A. Ca[?]nichael, G. Adamthwaite and J. Bell were entertained on Wednesday night at a farewell social by the ...

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  19. PIERPONT MORGAN.

    The late Pierpont Morgan's estale is appraised at £15,000,000, or £5,000,000 less than was supposed. The library and art collections are valued at £5,000,000. ...

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  20. MORATORIUM FOR SOLDIERS.

    To give effect to the previously expressed intention of the Federal Government, regulations have been issued under the War Precautions Act creating a moratorium on ...

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  21. LABOR EXTRAVAGANCE.

    Sir William M'Millan, of New South Wales, interviewed here, denounced labor tyranny in Australia, and said that the efforts of the Federal Parliament to ...

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  22. RETURNING WOUNDED.

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  23. ECHUCA.

    A presentation of a pair of entree dishes was made on Saturday to Mr. A. Stringer, town clerk, who has been appointed secretary of Numurkah shire. The local Red ...

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  24. MR. HUGHES.

    PERTH.—Mr. Hughee is expected to reach Fremantle early on Monday. He will be welcomed on the wharf by Ministers and the principal public men of the State, ...

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  25. EMPIRE POLITICS DISCUSSED.

    A conference of the Empire Parliamentary delegates was held at the House of Commons on Friday, Mr. A. H. D. R. Steel-Maitland, Parliamentary Under ...

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  26. GEELONG.

    Mr. Sherrard Warnock, manager of the local branch of the Bank of New South Wales for thirteen years, has retired after 37 years' service with the bank. ...

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  27. TRANSFER FEES TO BE ABOLISHED.

    In order that transactions in war Joan bonds and stock may be simplified and negotiation facilitated, it is the intention of the Federal Treasurer to amend the ...

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  28. THE PRICE OF FOOD.

    Representatives of New South Wales butter interests interviewed the Minister of Customs on Saturday and urged that permission should now be granted for the ...

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  29. MISHAP TO S. INDRALEMA.

    The steamer Indralema, 66[?]9 tons, of the Commonwealth and Dominion line, which left Wellington for London via Melbourne on 16th June, arrived at ...

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  30. WONTHAGGI.

    The local P.L.C. invited nominations, for the three vacancies as the forthcoming municipal elections. Only one nominations, that of Cr. Nelson (retiring), was ...

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  31. METHODIST CHAPLAIN-GENERAL.

    In view of his proposed visit to the war zone, Rev. A. T. Holden, chaplain-general of the Methodist denomination, was entertained at dinner at Sargent's Cafe. ...

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  32. EFFORTS OF RECRUITING SERGEANTS.

    The State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee has been notified of additional subscription to the loan as a result of the efforts of recruiting sergeants, amounting ...

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  33. UNITED STATES AND MEXICO.

    The United States, replying to the Mexican note, accepts the plan for a joint commission to adjust the differences, and stipulates that the commission shal ...

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  34. Queen Competitions.

    KORONG VALE.—A "coronation" ceremony in connection with Korong Vale division of Inglewood Hospital "Queen" competition was held on Friday night, when Mr. A. Gray, M.L.A., invested ...

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  35. AUSTRALIAN FLOUR.

    DUNEDIN.—The North Otago Farmers' Association is urging the Government to prevent the dumping of Australian flour in New Zealand. The Government is asked to ...

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  36. SUBSCRIPTIONS BY EMPLOYES.

    Following upon the meeting of public servants last week, at which an address was delivered by Mr. J. W. Billson, M.L.A., applications have been made by the staff ...

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  37. GENERAL CABLES.

    Anglo-Canadians suggest the establishment of a Dominions cemetery in London for any Dominion troops dying in Great Britain, also tablets to the memory of ...

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  38. QUEENSLAND SUGAR.

    BRISBANE.—Proserpine cane growers have decided to go on strike. They have declined the State Treasurer's offer of 27/6 per ton for cane delivered in 1915 season, ...

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  39. Murray River Still Rising.

    ECHUCA.—The Murray River continues to rise, and is now nearly 23 feet at the wharf. The residents on the low-lying portions of Echuca East are making preparations to leave. ...

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  40. JETTISONED WHEAT.

    On Saturday the leader of the State Opposition (Mr. G. Elmslie) made inquiries into the allegations of Mr. Rogers in the Legislative Assembly last week concerning ...

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  41. NATIVE CHARGED WITH MURDER

    AUCKLAND.—A Rarotongan native, Till Kaimuku, has been arrested on a charge of murder. It is alleged that he shot dead a shephered named Kenneth ...

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  42. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    BALLARAT.—The following sums have been invested in the Commonwealth War Loans by the M.U.I.O.O.F. lodges of the Ballarat district:—Billarat Lodge, £1500; Hand of Friendship Lodge, ...

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  43. INCREASE IN PRICE OF GROCERIES.

    Sir,—Now that the Federal Government has decided to fix the price of foodstuffs I would like to bring under its notice a glaring anomaly that exists at the present ...

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  44. LATE SPORTING NEWS.

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  45. FIGHT BETWEEN TURKS AND "BANDITS."

    A Turkish communique states:—"An aeroplane successfully bombed enemy vessels in Tenedos Bay. Enemy war ships landed more than 100 bandits westward of ...

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  46. AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

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