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  2. THE LATE MR. G. A. ELMSLIE

    The funeral of Mr. George A. Elmslie, leader of the State Labor party, who died on Saturday, took place yesterday afternoon. A service in the Queen's Hall of ...

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  3. PREMIERS' CONFERENCE.

    SYDNEY.—The conference of Premiers and Treasurers met again on Monday. The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt) and the Acting Federal Attorney-General (Mr. ...

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  4. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    The following were the guests of the Government-General and Lady Helen Ferguson at dinner at Federal Government House last evening:—The Governor of ...

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  5. COMING ONSLAUGHT.

    Mr. Philip Gibbs, the "Daily Chronicle" correspondent, states:—"The present quietude means that the Germans are preparing another violent blow. Our guns are ...

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  6. NEW RECRUITING SCHEME.

    There are indications of a marked revival of interest in recruiting. For the last few weeks enlistments have been steadily increasing in number, and it is ...

    Article : 188 words
  7. AMERICA'S FINE HELP.

    In an interview given by Lord Milner, Secretary of State for War, to the London correspondent of the United Press Association, he said:—"America ...

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  8. PHENOMENAL RAIN.

    BENALLA.—Another serious flood occurred here on Monday, Broken River rising to 17 feet 1 inch above summer level. Heavy rain commenced on Saturday night, ...

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  9. Recruiting in Victoria.

    Fifty-one recruits were accepted in Victoria for the 24 hours ended 3 p.m. yesterday. ...

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  10. THE RAIDS ON FLANDERS COAST.

    The Paris "Matin," in an article eulogising the recent British naval raids on the coast of Flanders, says:—"The British operations at Ostend and Zeebrugge have ...

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  11. Ministers May Enlist as Non-Combatants.

    The military authorities have issued instructions that ministers of religion and students of theological colleges who enlist for service in the A.I.F, may, if they so ...

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  12. WHITFIELD RAILWAY SUFFERS.

    WANGARATTA.—Since Friday night the district has been deluged with heavy rains, which continued almost without intermission, and culminated in a severe ...

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  13. Curates Enlist.

    BENDIGO.—Rev. A. S. Nicholas, curate of All Saints, has enlisted in a non-combatant division of the A .L.F. Rev. W. G. Backhouse, curate of St. Paul's, who ...

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  14. TWENTY VOLUNTEERS AT SWAN HILL.

    SWAN HILL.—The returned soldiers' band and troops in charge of Captain Edwards, who have been in the district since Wednesday, left for Kerang on Saturday, ...

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  15. THE TWO UNITS IN IRELAND.

    At a meeting to-day to welcome the American Labor delegates reference was made to the Irish problem by Mr. G. N. Barnes, the Labor member of the War ...

    Article : 181 words
  16. The Italian Front.

    An Austrian official message says:—"Our counter attack threw out the Italians, who had penetrated an advanced position at Monte Corno (the highest peak of the ...

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  17. State Governor's Sympathy.

    Sir Arthur Stanley, the Stale Governor, has forwarded the following letter to Mr. Elmslie's son:— On behalf of both Lady Stanley and myself, I ...

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  18. ENLISTMENTS IN ADELAIDE.

    ADELAIDE.—At Adelaide town hall recruiting depot during the past week 134 volunteers were examined, of whom 88 were passed as fit. ...

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  19. Germany and the Ukraine.

    Official messages received by the American State department show that during a sitting of the Reichstag, Herr Philip Schcidemann, the Socialist leader, ...

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  20. NINE INCHES AT HARRIETVILLE.

    BRIGHT.—Extraordinarily heavy rain has fallen during the past two days. At Bright up to Monday morning 7½ inches were registered, and at Harrietville over 9 ...

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  21. TEMPERANCE UNIONS' THOUSAND

    BRISBANE.—The "thousand" fever is proving infectious, and has extended to the temperance movement. At a united rally on Sunday afternoon it was decided to ...

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  22. FIJI'S FIFTH CONTINGENT.

    SUVA.—A fifth contingent of Europeans from Fiji has been accepted by the Imperial Government. The unit was privately equipped and transported. ...

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  23. Alleged Railway Pilfering.

    Frank Britton, 40, a guard on the Victorian Railways, living with his wife and family at 249 Grant-street, South Melbourne, was arrested yesterday morning by ...

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  24. Recruiting Officer for Bendigo.

    BENDIGO.—Lieutenant Fawcett, M.C., has been appointed recruiting officer for Bendigo Federal electorate, in succession to Lieutenant H. V. Mays, who is to ...

    Article : 68 words
  25. The Trial of M. Caillaux.

    During the hearing of the "Bonnet Rouge" case yesterday, the Public Prosecutor caused a sensation by producing two documents found in M. Cailhiux's safe at ...

    Article : 76 words
  26. Red Cross Appeal.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 259 words
  27. STATE PREMIERS' SYMPATHY.

    SYDNEY.—The conference of Premiers and Treasurers on Monday, at the instance of Mr. Peake (Premier of South Australia) and Mr. Ryan (Premier of Queensland), ...

    Article : 61 words
  28. The Outlook in Russia.

    Mr. D. W. J. Russell, an American, who is at present touring Australia in the interests of an American business house, resided in Petrograd from the date of the ...

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  29. FLOOD WATER INVADES EUROA.

    EUROA.—Phenomenal rain fell in Euroa and the surrounding hill country on Saturday and Sunday, causing another flood, almost equal to the big floods of last year. ...

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  30. THE RYAN THOUSAND.

    BRISBANE.—The State insurance office has advised the Acting Premier, Mr. Hunter, that Mrs. Engleman, of Cleveland, on Monday took out a policy for £200 on ...

    Article : 68 words
  31. THE ALBERT PARK SEAT.

    The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has not yet given notice of his intention to issue a writ in respect to the by-electiou to fill the Albert Park vacancy caused by ...

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  32. Australian Labor Party.

    SYDNEY.—On Saturday Mr. P. C. Evans, general secretary of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Labor party, issued the text of the proposals ...

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  33. Free Theatres for V.C. Winners.

    SYDNEY.—Each member of the A.L.F. who wins the Victoria Cross is to receive a gold life pass, admitting to all theatres of the Harry Rickards circuit. The ...

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  34. American Ship Building.

    The following official news from Washington was received by wireless yesterday by the American Consul in Melbourne:— "Norwegians have bought a New Jersey ...

    Article : 87 words
  35. LIEDERTAFEL CONCERT.

    There was a largo audience at the Liedertafel concert, given in the Town Hall last night. Mendelssohn's stirring double chorus(from Antigone) headed the ...

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  36. Public Meeting at Prahran.

    In Prahran town hall to-night at 8 o'clock a public meeting will be held in connection with tho new recruiting campaign. The Director-General of Recruiting, Mr. D. Mackinnon, M.L.A., and ...

    Article : 63 words
  37. Theatrical Cafe Chantant.

    At the Australia, Collins-street, on 24th May (Red Cross day), a cafe chantant will take place, by permission of Mr. A. J. J. Lucas. The programme will be supplied by the principals of the ...

    Article : 64 words
  38. State Recruiting Committee of Victoria

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 263 words
  39. Mr. Roosevelt Critical.

    Mr. Roosevelt states that the Government is showing favoritism in the enforcement of the espionage law by suppressing the prosecution of certain magazines and ...

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  40. Thunder Storm at Broken Hill.

    BROKEN HILL.—A violent thunder storm occurred in the Barrier district early on Monday morning. Fences and electric light poles were blown down, cutting off ...

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  41. The Gala Matinee.

    It is announced that the box plan will open at Allan's this morning for half-guinea seats for the grand gala matinee at Her Majesty's on Thursday afternoon. Seats at a guinea may still be booked. ...

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  42. "His Only Chance."

    The opening of the box plan at Allan a yesterday for seats for Captain Conant's [?] production His Only Chance, which is to be screened at the Auditorium on Thursday night, 23rd May, was ...

    Article : 64 words
  43. Other Reports.

    BOORT.—All feats of a dry season have been set at rest, as steady rain has set in. CAMPERDOWN.—A very heavy thunder storm curred on Sunday night, 53 points of rain being ...

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  44. Day af Prayer in America.

    The President has proclaimed the 30th inst. as a day of humiliation, fast and prayer for the Allied cause. The proclamation says:—"We beseech God to give ...

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  45. The Scottish Kiosk.

    The caledonian Society of Melbourne has secured the position in Queen's-walk, Swanston-street, for the Scottish kiosk on Empire day. The Kilties, Brass Band and Collingwood Pipe Band will assist ...

    Article : 83 words
  46. Ex-King Constantine.

    The Zurich correspondent of the Paris "Petit Journal" states that ex-King Constantine, who was recently reported to be critically ill, is now in a grave condition. ...

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  47. Australian Women's National League.

    As the Australian Women's National League has been unable to take a kiosk on Red Cross day, the sum of £75 has been donated by the league to the Australian branch of the British ...

    Article : 74 words
  48. HOME DEFENCE.

    There has not been up to the present any marked response to the appeal for volunteers willing to enrol for service under the new home defence scheme. Returns ...

    Article : 113 words
  49. GERMAN MANUFACTURES.

    The Amsterdam correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" telegraphs:—"The annual fair at Leipzig was a decided success. There were 3500 exhibitors, and many ...

    Article : 196 words
  50. Efforts in the Country.

    BEAUFORT.—Donations of £10 each have been received by the men's and women's branches of the Red Cross Society and the Girls' Patriotic Club from Captain P. Russell, of Carngham, ...

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  51. WAR-TIME PROHIBITION DESIRED.

    BENDIGO.—At a public meeting held in the town hall on Monday, under the auspices of the Australian National Prohibition League and Victorian Alliance ...

    Article : 91 words
  52. Advertising

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  53. Women as Hospital Orderlies.

    Army Medical Corps orderlies who have been allotted to military hospitals in Victoria for training are being gradually withdrawn, and their platen filled by women ...

    Article : 141 words
  54. Advertising

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  55. CO-OPERATIVE CONGRESS.

    At the Atheneum Hall to-day a co-operative congress will be opened by the Governor-General. The agenda paper includes the following subjects for consideration:—Federation of ...

    Article : 56 words
  56. Advertising

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    Advertising : 112 words
  57. Advertising

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  58. Advertising

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  59. Advertising

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