Articles from page 5: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. SYDNEY WATER SUPPLY.

    There is only 200 days water supply in the Cataract dam. The position is acute. The Water and Sewerage Board to-day decided to prohibit the use of sprinklers or hoses for ...

    Article : 39 words
  3. TELEGRAMS.

    A highly successful gathering took place in the Queen's Hall at a dinner given by the Government to welcome Mr. Hughes. Senator Pearce was in the chair, and ...

    Article : 262 words
  4. SPORTING.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 316 words
  5. SPECIAL CABLE SERVICES.

    The Roumanian campaign is taking shape, forces are being concentrated for occupation of Transylvania commencing on the two great railways northerly through ...

    Article : 200 words
  6. THE WESTERN FRONT.

    General Haig reports: We captured a hostile barricade between Delville wood and Highwood, and further progressed east of Thiepval. We bombarded selected points of ...

    Article : 43 words
  7. NEWS OF THE WORLD.

    It is reported that 80 civilians and 22 soldiers and four policemen were killed in Dresden rioting in connection with the Liebkneeht demonstration. Two hundred were ...

    Article : 43 words
  8. ILLEGAL OPERATION.

    Laura Doughty and James Shortal were convicted of having used an instrument for an unlawful purpose. Each was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment. Mr. ...

    Article : 60 words
  9. PORTUGUESE GUNBOAT ATTACKED.

    A submarine attacked a Portuguese gunboat south of the Tagus. The latter was not harmed and fired on the submarine. The result is unknown. ...

    Article : 31 words
  10. FRENCH GAINS.

    A Paris communique says: We captured ground south-east of Thiaumont work. The enemy attacks at Fleury and near the road leading towards Vaux fort, were repulsed ...

    Article : 34 words
  11. THE GERMAN GRIP.

    A Vicnsa message implies that the German grip of Austria is tightening Austrians have accepted the civil administration of Poland, and, possibly, of Galicia. ...

    Article : 45 words
  12. TRADES HALL ASSAULT.

    The action brought by Thomas Kohan against S. J. Stanbridge and others, for alleged assault at the Trades Hall, was concluded. The jury returned a verdict for ...

    Article : 51 words
  13. A GERMAN CLAIM.

    A German official claims strong British attacks between Thievpal and Pozieres were bloodily repulsed. ...

    Article : 21 words
  14. PRUSSIAN HUMILIATION.

    The "Times" correspondent at Headquarters says that the Prussian Guards failure against the Worcesters and Wiltshires was most humiliating, the British having ...

    Article : 168 words
  15. BRITISH TOP DOG IN BOTH.

    Reuter's special correspondent, after visiting the flying centres, stated he had absolute evidence that we are top dog in the world in the output of pilots for fighting and ...

    Article : 63 words
  16. EMINENT BARRISTER ILL.

    Mr. C. E. Pilcher, K.C., the eminent barrister, is ill, suffering from a general breakdown in health. ...

    Article : 28 words
  17. PREMIER STILL ILL.

    The Premier is still indisposed, and further deferred delivery of the financial statement till to-morrow. ...

    Article : 27 words
  18. EULOGY.

    King George telegraphed the King of Roumania of the satisfaction with which the news of Roumania's entry into the war wan received by himself and the whole nation. He ...

    Article : 84 words
  19. BIG RECRUITING.

    There was almost as big a rush of recruits at Victoria Barracks yesterday as on Monday, and 220 men volunteered, and 156 were accepted. ...

    Article : 33 words
  20. THE SUCCESSFUL RUSSIANS.

    A Petrograd communique says the enemy attacked Toboly district, west of Stokhod, put we repulsed them and advanced everywhere along the front from Kyghi to west of ...

    Article : 61 words
  21. MOOREFIELD RACES

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 131 words
  22. STEAMER ON FIRE.

    A fire broke out this afternoon in the forehold of the steamer Tambo, berthed at the Federal wharf. About 500 tons of copra were seized by the flames. ...

    Article : 36 words
  23. RECRUITING.

    One hundred and thirty men volunteered at Victoria Barracks to-day, of whom 110 were accepted. ...

    Article : 21 words
  24. THE LACHLAN IN FLOOD.

    There is another flood scare at Forbes. The Lachlan at Cowra reached a height of 40 ft. Many residents are shifting to higher ground. Fifty railway men arrived, and are ...

    Article : 86 words
  25. UNITED STATES UNIONS.

    Following upon the determination of the railway unions to declare a strike on September 4th unless a satisfactory settlement is reached, President Wilson presented a bill ...

    Article : 77 words
  26. SNOWY BAKER.

    Snowy Baker, manager of the Stadium, who has endured considerable criticism of late regarding enlistment, yesterday presented himself at Victoria Barracks, but was rejected ...

    Article : 46 words
  27. GENERAL HAIG'S REPORT.

    General Haig, in a communique, says:-- There has been considerable enemy artillery activity at various parts of the front. Two hundred and sixty-six officers, 15,203 men, 86 ...

    Article : 117 words
  28. GERMAN NEWSPAPER'S EXPECTATION.

    The "Frankfurter Zeitung" confidently expects Bulgaria to declare war on ...

    Article : 20 words
  29. KENSINGTON RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 265 words
  30. FRENCH PREMIER'S VIEWS.

    The "Times" Paris correspondent says that M. Briand, interviewed, said that while we must not anticipate a too rapid military result, Roumania's preparations have been ...

    Article : 77 words
  31. A NEW CLUB.

    Bishop Carroll opened the new Catholic Club at Lismore to-night. ...

    Article : 17 words
  32. MR. HUGHES AND THE P.L.L.

    It is understood that Mr. Hughes will arrive in Sydney next Monday, on which day he will attend a special meeting of the P.L.L., and address delegates on defence ...

    Article : 44 words
  33. HEAVY GUNFIRE AT SEA.

    An Amsterdam telegram reports that heavy gunfiring was heard from the North Sea, the whole of Tuesday morning. ...

    Article : 24 words
  34. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Bagnall asked the Premier was he aware that a considerable shortage of butter existed, principally due to the higher price ruling in ...

    Article : 344 words
  35. THE GERMAN HARVEST.

    The German pross announces a harvest or five million tons in excess of 1915. As Roumanian grain imports were four million tons annually, the intervention will not affect the ...

    Article : 48 words
  36. A.U.S.N. STEAMER AGROUND.

    The steamer Arawatta which went aground at Flat Top Island, Queensland, is now high and dry on a sandbank. ...

    Article : 30 words
  37. THE KING AT THE FRONT.

    The King of Roumauia has joined his ...

    Article : 18 words
  38. NOTHING TO REPORT.

    An official message states that there is nothing to report, as bad weather has hampered operations. ...

    Article : 24 words
  39. AUSTRIAN BOMBASTIC CLAIMS.

    A Vienna official message bombastically claims that whenever the Roumanians met the Austrians they withdrew with bleeding heads, but they make only obscure reference ...

    Article : 45 words
  40. A BIG ESTIMATE.

    It is estimated by the accountant of the Federal Prices Board that owing to fixation of prices wholesale buyers of flour in the Commonwealth are saving at the rate of £273,000 ...

    Article : 42 words
  41. ROUMANIANS BUSY.

    Telegrams from Rome and Geneva report fighting along the Austro-Hungarian front. The Roumanians are making great efforts to capture important passes. ...

    Article : 32 words
  42. FAMOUS FRENCH PAINTER DEAD.

    The French painter, Harpignies, whose work is represented in the Sydney Art Gallery, is dead. ...

    Article : 27 words
  43. THE BALKANS.

    Unverifiable rumors report serious events in Sofia. German and Turkish officers are said to have been assassinated. ...

    Article : 26 words
  44. TO RELIEVE IRISH DISTRESS.

    At a meeting in St. Mary's presbytery steps were taken to relieve distress resulting from late events in Ireland. Five hundred pounds were collected in the room. Mr. J. ...

    Article : 60 words
  45. HOLLAND TO ACT.

    Austria-Hungary has requested Holland to take care of her interests at Bucharest. ...

    Article : 20 words
  46. THE NEWS IN THE TRENCHES.

    The news of Roumania's entry into the war reached the Somme trenches on Monday, and roused tremendous enthusiasm. ...

    Article : 32 words
  47. ANOTHER SUBMARINE LINER.

    It is alleged that another submarine liner has left Bremen for Baltimore, carrying dyes. ...

    Article : 24 words
  48. THE GERMAN TASK.

    The "Times" says a great task faces the German press because hitherto all the newspapers made the issue of Roumanian intervention depend on the success or failure of ...

    Article : 159 words
  49. BULGARIAN ATROCITIES.

    Mr. Calvert, "Times" correspondent in the Balkans, says the Servians easily repulsed two night attacks on the left wing, and counter-attacking took numerous prisoners. ...

    Article : 84 words
  50. ZEPPELIN WRECKED.

    A "Daily Express" message from the Hague states that a gale completely wrecked a Zeppelin at Terdonek, in Belgium, on Monday. It fell 2000ft. ...

    Article : 35 words
  51. A TIGHTENED BLOCKADE.

    Mr. Dillon, the "Daily Telegraph" correspondent in Italy, states that the Italians believe that owing to Roumania's intervention Germany's eastern communications may ...

    Article : 68 words
  52. BURSARIES.

    Bursaries awarded as a result of the competition last year, total 420. ...

    Article : 19 words
  53. TURF NOTES.

    It is said that W. H. M'Lachlan will ride Mr. W. G. Stead's horses in their races in Sydney. Some of the team will, it is understood, return to the Dominion in time to take ...

    Article : 111 words
  54. VIOLENT STORM.

    A storm of great violence passed over Wonthaggi on Monday night, resulting in extensive floods. Considerable damage was done to property. Two houses were struck by ...

    Article : 58 words
  55. LORD MILNER.

    Lord Milner, speaking at a dinner to the Australian Parliamentarians said: "The war has been a revelation of the spirit animating the younger members of the British ...

    Article : 257 words
  56. A SALONIKAN REPORT.

    Reuter's official correspondent at Salonika says that there has been lively artillery activity in the region of Lake Doiran, and on the banks of the Vardar. Servian advances ...

    Article : 51 words
  57. SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN.

    The Roumanian declaration is being employed throughout Germany in order to stir up the demand for a fresh submarine campaign. There are indications that the ...

    Article : 46 words
  58. NO BILL TO BE FILED.

    The Attorney-General has decided not to file a bill in the case of three men, Stephen Adoson, Sydney Bennett, and Louis Thurnton, who were recently committed for trial on ...

    Article : 65 words
  59. BURSARIES.

    The Premier has recently given consideration to the question of modifying the regulations of the Bursary Endowment Board with respect to the granting of bursaries. ...

    Article : 410 words
  60. SOME POSSIBILITIES.

    London experts continue to speculate on the possibilities of Roumania. Some think Bulgaria and Turkey will be ordered to declare war on her, so as to draw large ...

    Article : 109 words
  61. GREECE.

    Reuter's Athens correspondent says three members of the General Staff have resigned, apparently having pro-German sympathies. A Berlin telegram says changes in Greek ...

    Article : 44 words
  62. THE BULGARIANS.

    It is pointed out that the Bulgarians only occupied undefended Greek territory or suffered heavy losses in fruitless attacks at the hands of Servians. ...

    Article : 34 words
  63. MORE MOTOR CARS.

    The steamer Pakeha, which arrived to-day from Montreal, brought 918 motor-cars consigned to Australia and New Zealand. ...

    Article : 29 words
  64. A WRIT OF PROHIBITION.

    In the Supreme Court to-day in Chambers Cyril Charles Letchford, machinery traveller, who had been fined £1 and costs by Mr. J. L. Shropshire, P.M., at Grafton, with an ...

    Article : 317 words
  65. MORE LABOR TROUBLES.

    Trouble with the railway laborers has not definitely been settled by recent Industrial Court proceedings. Mr. Justice Heydon was informed to-day that fresh trouble has broken ...

    Article : 121 words
  66. BULGARIAN REGIMENTS REVOLT.

    It is reported that some Bulgarian regiments Have revolted and declared against the Government. ...

    Article : 21 words
  67. GERMANY CERTAIN.

    A Copenhagen message says Germany is convinced of Greek intervention on the side of the Allies. Numerous Greeks are leaving Germany. ...

    Article : 34 words
  68. CONSTERNATION AND INDIGNATION.

    The "Daily Telegraph" says Roumanian's war declaration came like a thunderbolt. It was indescribable, and caused consternation and indignation, as a German-Roumanian ...

    Article : 97 words
  69. OCCUPATION OF KAVALLA.

    A "Times" correspondent suggests that the occupation of Kavalla had no military object, but was in order to seize huge stocks of tobacco, whereof Germany was very short. ...

    Article : 38 words
  70. BUTTER SHORTAGE.

    The butter shortage was again acute this morning, when a few of the Sussex-street firms were able to supply more than one fourth of their clients wants at 9 o'clock. ...

    Article : 206 words
  71. THE POSITION INTERESTING.

    A London message says Greece's predicament is interesting the capitals. Venize lists are demonstrating in tens of thousands, whilst Moschaoupolis is frankly pro-Ally. ...

    Article : 31 words
  72. GERMAN CHANGES.

    It is officially announced that Field Marshal Falkenhayn has been dismissed from the German army and will be succeeded in his position by Field-Marshal Von ...

    Article : 109 words
  73. WAR WORRIES.

    Leman Lienburg, who shot himself, left a letter, addressed to his children stating that this dreadful war, and worries consequently accruing, were too great a strain upon him. ...

    Article : 78 words
  74. VENIZELOS CRITICISM.

    An Athens correspondent says Venizelos speech boldly condemned King Constantino's policy. He declared the King was the victim of ill-informed military authorities, also ...

    Article : 61 words
  75. JUSTICE OF ALLIES CAUSE.

    Mr. Henderson, the British Cabinet Minister, remarked that Roumania's entry into the war was proof of the justice of the Allies cause and certainty of victory. ...

    Article : 36 words
  76. BREACHES OF THE AWARD.

    The N.S.W. Fresh Food and Ice Co. was fined £30 at the Industrial Magistrate's Court for three breaches of the award, by employing three boys under the age of 14 ...

    Article : 70 words
  77. APPEAL TO VENIZELOS.

    The "Times" correspondent at Athens says that 78,000 people, headed by notable Liberal leaders and ex-deputies, marched through the town and appealed to M. Venizelos to save ...

    Article : 39 words
  78. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 55 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$