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  2. BELGIUM.

    The special appeal issued in London by the Lord Mayor in connection with the Belgium Fund states that the number destitute in Belgium to- day exceeds three millions, mostly ...

    Article : 201 words
  3. GENERAL CABLES.

    Commander Lampson, in a message written while ice-bound in Northern Russia to his naval air squadron, says: "We are the only Britishers in the country, but our small ...

    Article : 78 words
  4. LATEST GABLES.

    British headquarters in France consists of endless rooms and hundreds of busy clerks, both men and women. Scores are filing cabinets, each filled with thousands of cards ...

    Article : 401 words
  5. THE VERDUN ENGAGEMENT.

    A Paris communique says our troops, after intense artillery preparation, vigorously attacked Avoncourt wood, and captured the south-eastern horn of the wood to a depth of 300 metres. We also captured an important small fort which the Germans had strongly fortified. A violent German counter-attack with ...

    Article : 310 words
  6. VILIFYING THE LORD MAYOR.

    Vincent Pennington, a Domain orator was charged at the Police Court with using abusive words respecting the Lord Mayor. Evidence was given that accused, in ...

    Article : 126 words
  7. BUILDING SUBMARINES AND AEROPLANES.

    Edison told the United States Naval Affairs Committee it would be possible to build a submarine in a fortnight and an aeroplane in much quicker time. It would be possible ...

    Article : 52 words
  8. CLOSING OF THE SESSION.

    A special meeting of the Labor Party will be held to-morrow to outline what work is possible during the remainder of the session. It is now probable that Parliament will be ...

    Article : 60 words
  9. THE ENGINEERS' GRIEVANCE.

    Thirty-nine engineers were charged under the Munitions War Act. Counsel for the defence asked for an adjournment, because the strike leaders had been kidnapped. The ...

    Article : 83 words
  10. ABORIGINES BOARD RECONSTITUTED.

    The Chief Secretary dissolved the Aborigines Protection Board and a new board was constituted at a meeting of the Executive Council to-day, consisting of Mr. Mitchell, ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. GREECE AND THE ALLIES.

    The Athens newspaper "Hestia" says that two British cruisers filled with troops arrived at Suda. The officers landed and visited the Consul at Canea. Ten more ...

    Article : 152 words
  12. UNITED STATES STILL IRRESOLUTE.

    The United States will probably give Germany another chance, despite the Sussex outrage. Officials at Washington are realising the futility of further argument, unless ...

    Article : 46 words
  13. A GERMAN VERSION.

    A German wireless ignores the French offensive, and says our troops, with little loss, stormed French positions north of Malincourt over a depth of several lines, extending our front 2000 yards. We also penetrated the north- western portion of Malincourt. The French left on the field 12 officers, 486 unwounded men, ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. ARRESTING A PROPHET.

    Fifty armed police left for the Uriwera district, New Zealand, to arrest the prophet Rua. It is reported the latter has an armed guard of 100 men, also a maxim gun. He refused ...

    Article : 52 words
  15. TRANSIT OF AUSTRALIAN WHEAT.

    In the House of Commons the Financial Secretary of the Admiralty said Australia was responsible for the sale and delivery of Australian wheat to Italian and Spanish ...

    Article : 49 words
  16. AN UNWARRANTED PROSECUTION.

    Ernest Williams, soldier, was charged at the district court martial with alleged desertion. After hearing evidence, the court found accused not guilty. The President ...

    Article : 113 words
  17. GERMAN COMMANDER RESIGNS.

    It is reported that General Von Haesler, the veteran German commander, has quitted Verdun and gone into retirement, because he disagreed with the Kaiser on tactical and other questions. It is understood he strongly protested against the careless sacrifice of lives, especially in massed, attacks, to which the Kaiser is ...

    Article : 58 words
  18. INCREASED OUTPUT OF MUNITIONS.

    Mr. Lloyd George says that persistent efforts to develop the production of guns and ammunition have borne fruit. The progress has been remarkable, and the output is ...

    Article : 66 words
  19. SINKING OF THE MINNEAPOLIS.

    The Minneapolis was torpedoed without warning on the morning of 23rd inst. She floated some time. A futile attempt was made to tow her to port. Eighteen of the ...

    Article : 42 words
  20. THE CHINESE REBELLION.

    The rebels have taken Pencshus, in the Province of Szeehuan. Another rebel force is seven miles from Luchow. Bandits are doing tremendous damage by looting the ...

    Article : 36 words
  21. THE WESTERN FRONT.

    Sir. Douglas Haig reports that the enemy, sprung a mine east of Lethune, but the explosion caused re damage. We consolidated all ground gained south of St. Eloi. The "Times" correspondent at British headquarters on the Western front ...

    Article : 198 words
  22. TELEGRAMS.

    A conflict between two members of the Labour Party is reported to have taken place yesterday in Parliament House. It appears that some difference of opinion occurred over ...

    Article : 44 words
  23. TAREE NEWS.

    Mr. J. B. Brimstone, of the C.P.S. Office, has been transferred to Maitland. Mr. J. R. Thompson, son of Sergeant Thompson, fills the vacancy. ...

    Article : 205 words
  24. MR. HUGHES.

    The King is making inquiries daily regarding Mr. Hughes' health. As the result of a cable from his colleagues, Mr. Hughes will probably postpone his departure for ...

    Article : 139 words
  25. THE PARIS CONFERENCE.

    The "Temps," commenting on the Conference, says the exchange of ideas between the Allies shows that none sought to change at into a protectionist movement but a ...

    Article : 70 words
  26. MILITARY TRAINING PERIOD.

    The Minister for Defence states that a definite fixed period of training will be adopted for every battalion, unit of the A.I.F. He did not intend at present to ...

    Article : 50 words
  27. THE BATTLE OF MALINCOURT.

    A communique states that between the Oise and Aisne our artillery dispersed important convoys north-east of Moulins-sous-Touvent. Three successive enemy ...

    Article : 76 words
  28. THE ALLIES CONFERENCE.

    The Allies' Conference has concluded. It is understood the British members consider the results to he immediate and far-reaching, especially as regards common action. The Paris press declares that the eight nations are solemnly bound in ...

    Article : 226 words
  29. EXTENDING LIFE OF PARLIAMENT.

    It is understood that a well-defined movement is on foot on the Ministerial side of the House for extending the life of the present State Parliament till the end of the war, or ...

    Article : 78 words
  30. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.

    Evidence concluded in the Mount Oxide, mines case, and counsel are now addressing the court. It is considered improbable that the new ...

    Article : 283 words
  31. TRIBUTE BY THE FRENCH

    French newspapers pay tribute to Mr. Hughes' vigorous onslaught upon German influence in trade. They say this energetic statesman should speak to the people of ...

    Article : 56 words
  32. RUSSIANS GAINING GROUND.

    A communique states that in the region west of Lake Narocz we dislodged the enemy from the southern part of the forest near the village of Mohritza, and forced enemy ...

    Article : 102 words
  33. GARDEN ISLAND STRIKE.

    The Minister of the Navy is not disposed to interfere in the Garden Island strike at the present juncture. He believes that a satisfactory settlement will be reached ...

    Article : 51 words
  34. MINING BOOM AT TUMUT.

    The Geological Surveyor submitted to the Minister for Mines a report on the Tumut mining field, which has recently developed a boom. The Surveyor says that so far the ...

    Article : 62 words
  35. MR. HUGHES' ACTION CRITICISED.

    Mr. Joseph Cook says as soon as Mr. Hughes finishes up his business and comes back to these sunnier climes the better it will be. He performed well, yet in some ...

    Article : 103 words
  36. CONSCRIPTION IN ENGLAND.

    Mr. Long, in the House of Commons, in response to the demand by the public for a full statement on the recruiting situation, explained that the Government is taking drastic steps, including cancellation for the exemption of single men under 30. He added that 1400 women are already engaged in agricultural pursuits, and ...

    Article : 120 words
  37. GERMANY'S NAVAL AND LAND MOVEMENTS.

    Mr. Fyfe, the London "Daily Mail's" correspondent, writing from Petrograd, says the assembling of German capital ships indicates an attempt to command the Baltic Sea ...

    Article : 65 words
  38. CAPTURE OF AN ESCAPEE.

    Donald McPherson, who escaped from the exercise yard at the Central Police station on 12th inst., was captured early this morning in a house at Surry Hills. Since his ...

    Article : 61 words
  39. BLIZZARD IN ENGLAND.

    After redoubling its intensity at night, the blizzard which had been blowing over England was exhausted this morning, after severe damage had been done in all parts of ...

    Article : 104 words
  40. RUSSIAN MOVEMENTS.

    A Petrograd message says there has been heavy fighting at Dvinsk. We dislodged the enemy from the southern part of the forest, and we also forced the barbed wire entanglements in the Narotch region, driving the enemy to the other side. Enemy attacks on the River Strypa fronts were repulsed. Desperate ...

    Article : 69 words
  41. AN ECCENTRIC ACT.

    During a debate in the House of Commons a lieutenant of the Army Medical Corps leapt from the distinguished strangers' gallery, a distance of 25ft, to the floor of the House. ...

    Article : 69 words
  42. INCREMENTS TO RAILWAY MEN.

    Mr. Justice Heydon has decided that the suspended provisions in regard to increments in salaries to certain railway employees should not be allowed to operate. The ...

    Article : 76 words
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  44. RAILWAY DISASTER IN AMERICA.

    On the Lake Shore railroad, America, the famous Century limited express was wrecked during a heavy fog. Another passenger train was wrecked in collision. In the confusion, ...

    Article : 60 words
  45. ITALIANS REPULSE AUSTRIANS.

    A Rome message says that fierce and desperate fighting occurred the last 48 hours north-west of Gorizia. The enemy concentrated intense artillery fire on our trenches at Grafenderg, and launched most violent attacks, to which our centres replied. We counter-attacked next evening, and recaptured the position after ...

    Article : 68 words
  46. LATEST CASUALTY LIST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 105 words
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