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  2. THE FLANDERS CAMPAIGN.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:-- Heavy rain fell yesterday. There was considerable enemy artillerying ...

    Article : 173 words
  3. THE MARITIME STRIKE.

    The general opinion is that the maritime strike is likely to last for a considerable time, as the shipowners are determined not to countenance any ...

    Article : 59 words
  4. REICHSTAG ADJOURNS.

    The Reichstag has adjourned till 5th December. The President, in concluding his speech, exhorted the people not to lose their nerve. ...

    Article : 63 words
  5. MINES IN THE PACIFIC.

    Mr. J. Cook, Minister for the Navy, states that on October 10, in lat. 37deg. 38min., long. 149deg. 55min., a submarine mine of enemy origin was exploded by ...

    Article : 77 words
  6. WAR AIMS.

    Mr. Asquith, speaking on war aims at a meeting in Liverpool, re-emphasised that we are fighting for durable safeguards against a further world-war. Although ...

    Article : 598 words
  7. LATEST BRITISH ADVANCE.

    A French correspondent says an extraordinary number of machine-guns confronted the latest British advance. As instancing the Anzac courage, the ...

    Article : 122 words
  8. CONFERENCE OF COSSACKS.

    The conference of Cossacks has formulated demands, including that the Cossacks be no longer used for police or political purposes, and an increase in the ...

    Article : 41 words
  9. OFFER TO SYDNEY SEAMEN.

    It transpires that the Sydney branch of the Seamen's Union, representing about 4000 members, is openly opposed to the action of a small group of seamen in ...

    Article : 200 words
  10. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY.

    Mr. Joseph Cook, Minister for the Navy, states the German raiders in the Pacific are receiving the attention of the naval authorities. There is no need ...

    Article : 603 words
  11. THE EX-CZAR.

    The ex-Czar and family have been transferred to a monastery in the vicinity of Tobolsk, as the ex-Czar complained of the curiosity of crowds day and night, ...

    Article : 44 words
  12. LULL BROKEN.

    Correspondents at headquarters, writing on October 9, state that the lull since the last battle was again broken by a few hours of intense infantry ...

    Article : 197 words
  13. THE ARGENTINE.

    One hundred thousand persons participated in the great demonstration yesterday in favor of the Entente and approval of a rupture with Germany. The ...

    Article : 43 words
  14. BRUTAL TREATMENT.

    Private H. West, a West Australian escapee from Germany, told a shocking story of ill treatment. He was captured at Moquet Farm in September last year, ...

    Article : 177 words
  15. LUXBURG ARRESTED.

    Count Luxburg, who was recently handed his. passport, has been arrested in the Southern Argentine, and will probably be placed in a detention camp ...

    Article : 40 words
  16. INTERSTATE COMMISSION.

    J. Pirie, of Mudgee, giving evidence before the Interstate Commission in the inquiry into the cost of living, said that financially the wheat industry was sorely ...

    Article : 601 words
  17. DECIMATION OF ENEMY TROOPS.

    Reuter's correspondent at British Headquarters gives an example of how the enemy troops are being used up, in the case of the 234th Prussian Division. ...

    Article : 181 words
  18. MR. ROBINSON'S REPORT.

    Mr. Pierrie Robinson reports:-- We are getting more, satisfied with our success: There is now a sag in the centre, but we are straightening the line and ...

    Article : 159 words
  19. TELEGRAMS.

    Mr. Fuller states that no blacklist has been issued in regard to the railway men. The places of those who went on strike had to be filled, but the ...

    Article : 77 words
  20. WORK OF THE AIRMEN.

    The Admiralty reports:--Our naval aircraft patrolling the front machine-gunned the enemy trenches. One pilot was heavily shelled by anti-aircraft guns. He ...

    Article : 43 words
  21. NEWS OF THE WORLD.

    The railway strike is paralysing traffic, and enormously affecting trade. The gas companies announced they will shortly be forced to suspend business owing ...

    Article : 45 words
  22. MR. PHILLIPS' STATEMENTS.

    Mr. Phillips says the fighting has ceased and both armies are resting in the mud. Only artillerying continues. Our batteries are smothering the Germans, ...

    Article : 129 words
  23. DISTRESS IN SYDNEY.

    The Acting Premier visited the Town Hall this morning and Had ocular proof of the distress amongst the wives and families of strikers. It was made ...

    Article : 60 words
  24. GERMAN OFFICIAL MESSAGE.

    A German official message says:--There is most intense artillery fire on the coast and between Blankart Lake and Poelcapelle. The French unsuccessfully ...

    Article : 84 words
  25. RUSSIAN OFFICIAL REPORT.

    A Russian official message says:--In the Riga region the enemy pressed back some of our companies southward of the Pskov high road. We captured the villages of ...

    Article : 63 words
  26. A SERIOUS CHARGE.

    William Thomas has been committed for trial on a charge of wounding a woman named Neta Folkes with intent to murder. ...

    Article : 138 words
  27. AN APPEAL TO THE CLERGY.

    The Commonwealth Treasurer (Sir John Forrest) is sending a letter as follows to all clergymen in the Commonwealth:--"I have the honor to ...

    Article : 307 words
  28. ALSACE-LORRAINE.

    The German declaration regarding Alsace-Lorraine in the future is expected to be reported to the Reichstag, a majority of which favors the formation ...

    Article : 75 words
  29. ALLIES' POSITION.

    General Maurice reviewing the situation to Reuter, said we have every reason to be pleased with Tuesday's advance. Since September 20 the period between ...

    Article : 313 words
  30. HOLLAND AND THE ALLIES.

    The British have suspended commercial and cable communications with Holland until the transit of sand, gravel, and metal through Holland from Germany to ...

    Article : 35 words
  31. BRITISH SHIPPING.

    Reuter announces that the Government has decided to utilise partly or wholly the British owned ships registered under a neutral flag now lying in British ports. ...

    Article : 46 words
  32. GERMANY'S STRONG MAN.

    Baron von Kuhlmann (Foreign Minister), by his declaration not to yield Alsace-Lorraine, is regarded as the future strong man of Germany. ...

    Article : 27 words
  33. HUGHES v. WATSON.

    Under the terms of settlement in the action for damages brought by Mr. Hughes against ex-Senator David Watson, it is stated that the Prime Minister ...

    Article : 90 words
  34. PACIFISTS SENTENCED.

    Six persons were sentenced to from four months to two years' imprisonment for distributing pacific pamphlets. ...

    Article : 22 words
  35. BRITAIN WILL STAND BY FRANCE.

    Mr. Lloyd. George does not consider any statement more calculated to prolong the war than Baron von Kuhlmann's refusal of the concession to France of ...

    Article : 57 words
  36. AUSTRIAN TORPEDO BOAT.

    An Austrian torpedo-boat destroyer was captured by the Italians, is an announcement at the Embassy, which says also that the Hun crew surrendered without ...

    Article : 37 words
  37. CASUALTY LIST.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 135 words
  38. BUTTER COMMITTEE.

    The Federal Butter Committee, sitting at the Carlton Hotel to-day, deal with the curplus butter of the Commonwealth. All the States were represented, with Mr. ...

    Article : 58 words
  39. CHINA AND THE ALLIES.

    The Chinese Government, replying to the Entente, thanks them for the postponement of the payment of the Boxer indemnity, and promises to give ...

    Article : 154 words
  40. TOTE FINANCE.

    A gentleman who is not by any means unknown in the world of sport has contributed an interesting par. regarding the operations of the tote. The figures our ...

    Article : 166 words
  41. OFFER FROM PERU.

    It is reported that Peru has offered the hospitality of its harbors to British ships. This is regarded as a mark of sympathy with Great Britain and her Allies. ...

    Article : 34 words
  42. LEAGUE OF HUMANITY.

    Daniel Wallace, organiser of the Christ League of Humanity, was sentenced to 20 years under the Espionage Act for discouraging enlistment. ...

    Article : 28 words
  43. CIVIL SERVICE.

    Geo. Allman, chief clerk to the Crown Lands Agent at Hay, gave evidence before the Civil Service Commission of the hardships and disadvantages under which ...

    Article : 74 words
  44. KEITH MURDOCH'S NARRATIVE.

    Mr. Keith Murdoch, writing from Anzae Headquarters on Oct. 9, says the battle was fought in mud. involving daring tactics. Similar battles have been ...

    Article : 1,184 words
  45. SWEDISH POLITICS.

    Efforts to form a Coalition Cabinet in Sweden have failed. Official advices here say a Liberal Ministry is predicted. ...

    Article : 25 words
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