The war loan now totals £21,581,820. The New South Wales contribution was £10,375,690. Action has been taken by the Defence ...
Article : 509 wordsA deputation representing the Railway and Tramway Association interviewed Mr. Cann, and asked him to repudiate the action of the Chief Railway Commissioner ...
Article : 207 wordsThe 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 wordsIt 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 wordsThe adjourned meeting of the Council was held last night. All the aldermen were in attendance; the minutes being taken by Ald. Ferguson. ...
Article : 971 wordsThe 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 wordsSome 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 wordsMany 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsA sensational incident occurred in the afternoon. A submarine anchored in the harbour accidentally discharged a torpedo, which exploded with a tremendous report ...
Article : 60 wordsHarold 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 wordsA 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsMr. 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 wordsSweden 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. ...
Article : 36 wordsThe 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 wordsPetrograd 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 wordsIn 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 wordsWhile 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 wordsA Copenhagen message states that a surprise discussion occurred in the Swedish Rigsdag concerning a Royal appanage. The Foreign Minister declared himself fully ...
Article : 51 wordsThe 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. ...
Article : 692 wordsHeavy 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 wordsForty 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 wordsAs 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 wordsThe 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 wordsA 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 ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 11 wordsAt a special meeting of the Municipal Council last night, Ald. William Wrigley was unanimously re-elected Mayor for the ensuing year. ...
Article : 75 wordsThe 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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Detailed lists, results, guides : 104 wordsAn 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 wordsThe German frontier into Switzerland is tightly closed. Four British, one Spanish, and one Italian steamer are missing. ...
Article : 431 wordsMr. 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 wordsParis 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 wordsLewis, 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 wordsThe Necessary Commodities Commission recommended the following new prices:--Bran £5; pollard £6. These prices are to become [?]erative from to-morrow. ...
Article : 63 wordsMr. 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 wordsThe 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 wordsThe 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 wordsMr. 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 wordsA 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 wordsAlphonse 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 wordsWhile 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 wordsSome 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 wordsFinality 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 wordsThe 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 wordsNorman 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 wordsThe 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, ...
Article : 58 wordsSouthampton v. Grafton.--At South Grafton. Want, Gray, Ford, Webber, Carbrey, McKnight. Brindle, Braham, Scott, McLucas, McKittrick. ...
Article : 62 wordsAld. 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 wordsMembers 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 wordsRestriction on sugar imports has revived, and has been a growing movement. Restrictions on sugar have caused a general increase in wholesale and retail buying. ...
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Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954), Fri 11 Feb 1916, Page 3
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