The Paris correspondent of the New York "Times" reports:—"There is much speculation as to the reason of the continued delay in the resumption of the ...
Article : 709 wordsLord Stamfordham, private secretary to the King, has written to the Lord Mayor of London (Mr. Charles Hanson) as follows:—"Their Majesties are touched by ...
Article : 93 wordsMajor-General Sir F. B. Maurice, whose allegations impugning the veracity of the statements of Ministers regarding the strength of the British forces on the ...
Article : 667 wordsA Russian official message states:—"M. Teche[?]erin, the Foreign Commissary, has sent a message to the German Government, drawing attention to the terrible ...
Article : 416 wordsThe Amsterdam correspondent of the New York "Globe" states:—"I interviewed a Dutch traveller from Germany, who stated that bitter hatred of Austria is ...
Article : 189 wordsArrangements have been completed for the carnival on Empire day (24th May) in aid of the Red Cross. The chairman of the entertainments committee, Mr. George ...
Article : 366 wordsGratifying recruiting reports are this week reaching the Director-General of Recruiting from all States, and there are strong indications of a further all-round ...
Article : 806 wordsThe rain which began to fall throughout Victoria towards the latter end of last week came opportuney, just in time to prevent serious loss to owners of stock. Prior ...
Article : 315 wordsMembers of 3rd Reinforcements, General Service Group, held a "pre-embarkation" dinner at Rubira's Cafe last night, and the function was most enjoyable. A ...
Article : 134 wordsMr. Austen Chamberlain, a member of the War Cabinet, in a speech at the Central Hall, Westminster, to-day, said the Government was not indifferent to peace, but ...
Article : 301 wordsBALLARAT.—Since the enrolment of men under 20 years has ben permitted enlistments in Ballarat have increased to the extent of 75 pen cent. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 222 wordsThe "Gazette Lausanne" (Switzerland) states:—"The Entente, replying to the Geneva Red Cross in reference to the suggested disuse of poison gas, points out that ...
Article : 116 wordsIn the metropolitan district yesterday rain fell, with occasional intermissions, throughout the day find night. Between [?] and 6 p.m. 45 points were registered. From ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 248 wordsWANGARATTA.—The Ovens and King rivers reached their highest point at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, when they were within 2 feet of the record of last year. ...
Article : 266 wordsAs a result of information received from England by the last mail, the Minister of Defence was yesterday able to satisfactorily explain the stories that have been ...
Article : 230 wordsDuring a debate in the House of Commons yesterday it transpired that Great Britain has already paid 23.3 per cent, of her total war costs to date. ...
Article : 39 wordsMr. Walter Long introduced a bill in the House of Commons to-day to improve the existing organisation for affording information and assistance to emigrants, and ...
Article : 106 wordsDanish trawlers report that an extensive German mine field is blocking the approaches to the Cattegat Mine-laying submarines have been busy for at least a few ...
Article : 46 wordsIn the course of an interview yesterday the hon. organiser of the Red Cross April-May appeal said the public need have no fear of their contributions going astray on ...
Article : 214 wordsCommander Godsal, who commanded the Vindictive in the raid at Ostend, was killed during the enterprise. With Lieutenants Alleyne and Crutchley; ...
Article : 248 wordsThe Liquor Control Board reports steady, continuous progress of the control of the liquor trade for the better prosecution of the war. Drunkenness is now ...
Article : 159 wordsThe Governor-General and Lady Helen Ferguson entertained the delegates of the Federal Co-operative Conference at tea at Federal Government House yesterday ...
Article : 263 wordsReports received yesterday by the Water Commission show that a flow of some 45,000 cubic feet a second was recorded at the new Sugarloaf works, on the Goulburn ...
Article : 140 wordsSir,—I know of one Anzac who left here in 1914 coming home. He is quite well and fit for the firing line. Just lately we applied for the return of our son, who was ...
Article : 112 wordsThe death of Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the New York "Herald," is reported from Nice, in the south of France. A MAN OF STRANGE MOODS. ...
Article : 661 wordsBENDIGO.—Arrangements in connection with the approaching Red Cross carnival are being prepared on an extensive scale, Cr. D. Andrew, hon. organiser, reports ...
Article : 178 wordsIn an address before the annual conference of the Australasian Butter and Cheese Factory Managers and Secretaries' Association, which resumed its sittings yesterday, ...
Article : 518 wordsNEWSTEAD.—Heavy rain has fallen since 3 a.m., 71 points being registered at 9 a.m. All the creeks are overflowing, and the flats are inundated. The Loddon ...
Article : 78 wordsComplaints by returned military officers that eligible commissioned men are being retained on home service were mentioned by Mr. Gregory (W.A.) in the House of ...
Article : 288 wordsThe members of the American Labor delegation, after visiting the destroyed regions in Northern France, returned to London and passed a resolution declaring ...
Article : 49 wordsDOOKIE.—Broken River has risen with alarming rapidly at Nalinga, and for miles around the country is submerged. The main road to Benalla is under water in ...
Article : 106 wordsHitherto the proceedings in connection with the "Bonnet Rouge" trial, in which the charge is that of having conveyed intelligence to the enemy, have been tame, but ...
Article : 178 wordsDoncaster shire council is the first municipality in Victoria to initiate a scheme to assist the patriotic funds by special rating taxation. tA the meeting of the ...
Article : 162 wordsLord Newton, Assistant Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, announced in the House of Lords yesterday that France and Germany had agreed to an equal exchange ...
Article : 140 wordsA washaway has occurred on the railway line between Yarrawonga and Tatong, Traffic has been suspended. The Railway department has no details of the mishap ...
Article : 30 wordsAustralian patrol lights in the Valley of the Somme often produce good stories of personal adventure. Among them deserves to be recorded a recent enterprise on the ...
Article : 302 wordsMichael la[?]r, late of Waggarandall, farmer, who died on 17th March, by his will of 1st July, 1913, left £4087 real estate and £1724 personalty to his widow and children. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 825 wordsUntil quite recently there have been comparatively few vacancies for recruits in Australian mounted units abroad, and many men who would have liked to enlist ...
Article : 159 wordsWhile numerous organisations are continuing to render valuable help in regard to Red Cross and other comfort funds, several well-known Melbourne ladles have, decided, in view of the fact ...
Article : 196 wordsAt the quarterly meeting of the board of directors of the A.N.A. on Tuesday consideration was given to a communication received from the South Australian ...
Article : 297 wordsThe medical congress will meet at Chicago in the middle of June. It will deal largely with interesting problems of medicine and surgery arising out of the war. ...
Article : 204 wordsThe War Office announces that an award of a specjal certificate of honor, called the "King's Certificate on Discharge," is to be made to all ranks, except officers of the ...
Article : 95 wordsThe [?] will open at Allans' this morning for tables at the Cafe Chantant at the Australian on Red Cross day, 24th May. The charge will be £1 for each table, which will ...
Article : 60 wordsYARRAM.—The itinerary recruiting committee arrived here on Monday, and was welcomed by the shire president (Cr. M'Galliard and councilors. In the ...
Article : 60 wordsORBOST.—Work in connection with the gravitation scheme to provide the town with an adequate water supply is being retarded somewhat owing to the scarcity ...
Article : 73 wordsThis afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock, the theatrical gala performance will take place at Her Majesty's this being a tribute from the theatrical profession to the Red Cross. The ...
Article : 123 wordsAn Italian official message says:—"Hostile attempts to renew attacks on Monte Corno failed. Eleven hostile-aeroplanes have been brought down." ...
Article : 31 wordsPERTH.—Replying to the statement of Mr. M'Callum, Perth Trades Hall representatives, at the Governor-General's Recruiting Conference that it was for the ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Thu 16 May 1918, Page 5
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