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  2. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.

    The war loan now totals £21,581,820. The New South Wales contribution was £10,375,690. Action has been taken by the Defence ...

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  3. TELEGRAMS.

    A deputation representing the Railway and Tramway Association interviewed Mr. Cann, and asked him to repudiate the action of the Chief Railway Commissioner ...

    Article : 207 words
  4. GERMANY'S PEACE PROPOSALS.

    The Rome "Giornale d'Italia" states that Germany recently proposed a separate peace with Belgium, based upon restoration of its territory as before the war, King Albert to ...

    Article : 179 words
  5. THE GERMAN PIRATE.

    It is reported here that a British cruiser captured the German cruiser Roon after a 3 hours' fight off Bermuda. Two merchantmen are reported to have been seized. The ...

    Article : 203 words
  6. GRAFTON MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

    The adjourned meeting of the Council was held last night. All the aldermen were in attendance; the minutes being taken by Ald. Ferguson. ...

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  7. LATEST CABLES.

    The War Office has sanctioned two overseas battalions and a London regiment for residents of the Dominions now in Britain. The Lord Mayor supports the ...

    Article : 57 words
  8. DISTRICT NEWS.

    Some nice showers fell on Tuesday morning. These will benefit the maize, which is in the tasselling stage. More rain is needed. Although grass is short, cattle are in good ...

    Article : 132 words
  9. PROTECTION FROM AIR RAIDS.

    Many people are protesting that there is insufficient air protection in the Midlands. Mayors and other prominent people of the Midlands insist on a more vigorous ...

    Article : 73 words
  10. BELLINGEN.

    The weather for the past week has been close, with occasional showers. To-day it is cloudy. The country is looking well. Cattle are bringing wonderfully good ...

    Article : 119 words
  11. THE MINERS' CONFERENCE.

    The miners' conference carried a resolution opposed to the spirit of conscription. The conference further says it is determined to exercise vigilant scrutiny upon any ...

    Article : 65 words
  12. SENSATIONAL EXPLOSION.

    A sensational incident occurred in the afternoon. A submarine anchored in the harbour accidentally discharged a torpedo, which exploded with a tremendous report ...

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  13. SHOOTING AND SUICIDE.

    Harold Head, aged 19, a printer employed by a Liverpool-street firm, shot Aileen Davis, a fellow-employee, twice in the left arm, also in the back, then turned the ...

    Article : 158 words
  14. COFF'S HARBOUR.

    A collection in aid of the Poles will be made at all the Catholic Churches within the diocese of Lismore next Sunday. At the annual meeting of the local branch ...

    Article : 328 words
  15. GENERAL WAR CABLES.

    The figures quoted by Colonel Repington, military critic of the "Times," dealing with Germany's man power, have aroused controversy. The military correspondent of ...

    Article : 45 words
  16. POSITION ON WESTERN FRONT.

    The significance of the German gain at La Folie, near Vimy heights, which dominate the plain to Lens is that it was an unattained object of the French offensive in ...

    Article : 129 words
  17. THE MILK QUESTION.

    Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., speaking at Nowra Show, urged farmers to stick together with regard to the milk question, and not allow their rights to be trampled on ...

    Article : 286 words
  18. CONCESSIONS TO RUSSIA.

    Sweden has authorised a passage to Russia of various goods which had been held up for six months; also allowing exportation of 5000 tons of wood pulp to Allied countries. ...

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  19. A BARQUENTINE STRANDED.

    The barquentine Senorita went ashore at Point Lonsdale, on the Victorian coast, early this morning. The vessel is lying on a rocky bottom. The crew are still aboard. ...

    Article : 55 words
  20. FURTHER RUSSIAN SUCCESSES.

    Petrograd officially reports that the enemy were driven back west of the River Dniester. The Russians established themselves on the west bank, occupying Usciezko. Another ...

    Article : 49 words
  21. IMPORTANT RUSSIAN ADVANCE

    In view of German pressure in Roumania, the press gives prominence to the Russian capture of Uscieczka, crossing to the west of the Dneister. Russians have been a ...

    Article : 125 words
  22. A NIGHT PROWLER.

    While two police constables were on duty at Darlinghourst early this morning they saw a man run from the front of a house and called on him to stand; but he ...

    Article : 60 words
  23. SWEDISH WAR POLICY.

    A Copenhagen message states that a surprise discussion occurred in the Swedish Rigsdag concerning a Royal appanage. The Foreign Minister declared himself fully ...

    Article : 51 words
  24. DORRIGO SHIRE COUNCIL.

    The usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held at Coramba on Wednesday. Cr. Ritchie, Deputy President, occupied the chair, and there were also present Crs. ...

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  25. CHATSWORTH.

    Heavy rain set in on Tuesday night, and continued at intervals during Wednesday morning. The fall to noon was 5 inches, and there is every indication of further showers. ...

    Article : 113 words
  26. CALL TO THE COLOURS.

    Forty thousand proclamations in red ink on white paper were posted on hoardings throughout Great Britain, signed by Lord Kitchener, on behalf of the Prime Minister, ...

    Article : 55 words
  27. SERIOUS LANDSLIP.

    As a result of heavy rain, a serious landslip occurred on the line between Capertee and Cullen Bullen last night. About 50ft of an embankment gave way, almost at the ...

    Article : 54 words
  28. DEMAND FOR LORD FISHER'S RECALL.

    The agitation in favour of Lord Fisher's recall to the Admiralty continues. The "Morning Post" hotly attacks the proposal, and asserts that Lord Fisher's methods show ...

    Article : 99 words
  29. CONFERENCE OF ENEMY LEADERS.

    A message from Amsterdam states that the King of Bulgaria, Premier, and General Jekoff, Commander-in-Chief, arrived at the German headquarters, where a conference is ...

    Article : 46 words
  30. SPORTING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 11 words
  31. TAREE NEWS.

    At a special meeting of the Municipal Council last night, Ald. William Wrigley was unanimously re-elected Mayor for the ensuing year. ...

    Article : 75 words
  32. TYNDALE.

    The fourth annual meeting of the Tyndale branch of the F. and S. Association was presided over by Mr. H. Stewart. The secretary (Mr. C. A. Watson) read the annual ...

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  33. ARMIDALE RACES: Yesterday.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 104 words
  34. LOSS OF TWO ZEPPELINS.

    An Amsterdam message says that two Zeppelins were recently lost at Hainault Forest. The first collided with a tree when returning from the Paris raid; the second was brought ...

    Article : 45 words
  35. GENERAL WAR CABLES.

    The German frontier into Switzerland is tightly closed. Four British, one Spanish, and one Italian steamer are missing. ...

    Article : 431 words
  36. DISPOSAL OF RED CROSS GOODS.

    Mr. Adrian Knox, who acted as Red Cross Commissioner in Egypt for some months, emphatically denied the rumours with regard to the alleged sale of Red Cross goods. ...

    Article : 77 words
  37. AN INDEPENDENT COMMANDER.

    Paris newspapers publish information received from a Salonika correspondent, who is reputed to be an excellent authority, to the effect that Djemal Pasha enjoys absolute ...

    Article : 94 words
  38. A CASE OF OWNERSHIP.

    Lewis, the owner of Sydian, says the latter's entry was rejected on the score of ownership. He was called before the committee last Friday, when he said he was ...

    Article : 98 words
  39. FURTHER FIXING OF PRICES.

    The Necessary Commodities Commission recommended the following new prices:--Bran £5; pollard £6. These prices are to become [?]erative from to-morrow. ...

    Article : 63 words
  40. MR. LLOYD GEORGE AT THE FRONT.

    Mr. Lloyd George paid an unexpected visit to Welsh battalions in France. Standing by the roadside with the general, the Minister took a salute from the Welshmen as the troops ...

    Article : 70 words
  41. THE "XYLITE" CASE.

    The case in which Miss Vera Cleary is charged with conspiracy in connection with the racehorse Xylite was concluded in Brisbane when evidence was given to show that ...

    Article : 48 words
  42. A FEROCIOUS ATTACK.

    The Japanese black bear, while in its cage at the Zoological Gardens, attacked and severely mauled his attendant, John Hillier. The animal was eventually beaten off by ...

    Article : 44 words
  43. DENUNCIATION OF GERMANS.

    Mr. Stanton, M.P., is appealing to South Wales miners to supply more coal. In a speech he said, "Keep working till we have driven all the Germans to hell, where they ...

    Article : 40 words
  44. A HINT TO GOVERNMENTS.

    A prominent Sydney official expressed the opinion that the determination of the Governor-General not to attend race meetings in future was a gentle hint to the Governments ...

    Article : 133 words
  45. FAILING TO REPORT.

    Alphonse Ludwig was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for not, while being an alien enemy subject, reporting himself at intervals. The military authorities stated ...

    Article : 42 words
  46. DARING ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.

    While Mr. O. H. Hewitt, manager of a local picture show, together with his wife and a friend, were proceeding towards their home at Wellington on Tuesday night, a ...

    Article : 85 words
  47. GERMAN STRATEGY.

    Some circles affirm that Austro-Germans have temporarily abandoned the campaign against Salonika, and are directing all efforts against the Italian front and against the ...

    Article : 46 words
  48. BIG RESUMPTION AWARD.

    Finality has at last been reached in arbitration proceedings arising out of the resumption of the Metropolitan Gas Company's works and lands by the Government. The company's ...

    Article : 46 words
  49. SETTLEMENT AND EMIGRATION.

    The committee of the Board of Agriculture believes that if its proposal for settlement in England is adopted it will give ex-soldiers as good prospects as in the ...

    Article : 87 words
  50. HAVING A GOOD TIME.

    Norman Lotze was committed for trial on an alleged charge of embezzling £100 belonging to the Balmain and District Hospital, where he was employed as clerk. When ...

    Article : 56 words
  51. RESTRICTIONS IN DRINKING.

    The Minister for Defence, acting under the War Precautions Regulations, directed the Green Vale Hotel, situated within 5 miles of the military camp at Broadmeadows, Victoria, ...

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  52. CRICKET.

    Southampton v. Grafton.--At South Grafton. Want, Gray, Ford, Webber, Carbrey, McKnight. Brindle, Braham, Scott, McLucas, McKittrick. ...

    Article : 62 words
  53. LISMORE NEWS.

    Ald. M'Kenzie was to-night elected Mayor of Lismore by 6 votes 5. Alderman J. S. Smith was the other candidate. During a thunderstorm to-night, ...

    Article : 54 words
  54. QUESTION OF TONNAGE.

    Members of Parliament formed a deputation to the Board of Trade and had an exhaustive discussion on the question of shipping, with special reference to provision of ...

    Article : 42 words
  55. SUGAR TRADE RESTRICTIONS.

    Restriction on sugar imports has revived, and has been a growing movement. Restrictions on sugar have caused a general increase in wholesale and retail buying. ...

    Article : 30 words
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