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  2. SUBMARINE STRIFE.

    LONDON, Monday -- Survivors of the British steamer Eaverston report that the ship wes sunk by gunfire from a submarine. The crew abandoned the sinking ship and ...

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  3. LATEST SPORTING.

    Horseowners should bear in mind the fact that entries for all events in connection with the Lismore L.V. Race Club meeting close to-day (Wednesday). A nice little ...

    Article : 85 words
  4. AUSTRALASIA.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- A meeting to break down the factors which militate against trade between Russia and Australia was held in Melbourne Town Hall to-day. Mr. Hughes ...

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  5. GERMAN BLOCKADE.

    AMSTERDAM, Monday. -- A Berlin message says : -- According to official information there is no prospect of a modification of orders to submarines. ...

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  6. SANDS OF PACTOLUS.

    Tallow Beach, Byron Bay, is, according to the statements of Mr. R. P. Park, a well-known engineer of South Melbourne, another of Australia's gold-laden shores. There all ...

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  7. AMERICA AND GERMANY.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- The Customs collector, Mr. Malone, New York, reported that the police found a bomb under the steps of his home. ...

    Article : 80 words
  8. IN NEUTRALS' INTERESTS.

    AMSTERDAM, Monday. -- A Berlin message, says : -- Negotiations are proceeding regarding how far further concessions on Germany's part are possible in the consideration ...

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  9. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING.

    LONDON, Monday. -- The Admiralty reports that the steamer City of Birmingham was torpedoed without warning at the end of November. 128 miles from land. The crew ...

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  10. CASINO MEETING.

    The two Clubs in Casino have joined hands for the Hospital meeting which commences to-day and will be continued on Thursday. Excellent entries have been received for all ...

    Article : 66 words
  11. ARGENTINE'S ATTITUDE.

    LONDON, Monday. -- The Argentine's attitude remains impersonal, though a section of Congress is working for the seizure of German steamers. ...

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  12. LABORERS FOR ENGLAND.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The Minister for Defence announced that the Commonwealth Government is sending 1000 laborers to England to assist in constructional work ...

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  13. KEDRON PARK RACECOURSE.

    BRISBANE, Tuesday. -- In the Assembly Mr. Ryan informed Mr. Pollock that he was not aware that the estimated profit of Kedron Park unregistered Racing Club was £400 per ...

    Article : 70 words
  14. THE POSITION IN SPAIN.

    LONDON, Monday. -- Reuter's Madrid correspondent says that a stunning German blow is expected. The whole of Spain realises that it is confronted with the gravest issue since ...

    Article : 94 words
  15. EFFECT OF AMERICA'S PARTICIPATION.

    LONDON, Monday. -- Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg assured the Reichstag that if the blockade succeeded at all it must succeed before America could participate effectively. ...

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  16. DUTCH STEAMER SUNK.

    LONDON, Monday. -- The Admiralty reports that the Dutch steamship Gamma left New York for Amsterdam with a cargo of oilcake for the Netherlands Government. A ...

    Article : 80 words
  17. CRICKET NOTES.

    Cricket, which has been in a dormant state since the outbreak of the war, appears to have taken a fresh start of life-since the new year, and there is now talk of matches ...

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  18. APPEAL TO CONGRESS.

    NEW YORK Monday . -- President Wilson has appealed to Congress to quickly dispose of routine business and clear the decks for any eventuality. The President wants ...

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  19. GERMAN SEAMEN REJOICE.

    AMSTERDAM, Monday. -- The German Seamen's Society telegraphed to the Kaiser rejoicing at the ruthless submarining, and stated they were convinced the campaign ...

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  20. NOT PLAYING THE GAME.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- Brigadier-General Burston, speaking at the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of Victoria, stated that economy had been very widely preached here ...

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  21. THE WEEK'S FIGURES.

    LONDON, Monday. -- The sinkings last week represented roughly 6000 tons, mostly neutrals. The Russian steamer Garnethaeil is missing and is believed to have been sunk. ...

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  22. A QUICK FINISH.

    LONDON, Monday.-- During a public demonstration at Tokio in favor of the United States one speaker declared that American intervention would mean a quick finish. ...

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  23. PEACE OF BATTLE.

    AMSTERDAM, Monday. -- German newspapers publish a declaration by War Minister Von Stein warning timid soul's that the only peace' possible is the peace by battle. ...

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  24. AMBASSADORIAL ARRANGEMENTS.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- Arrangements are progressing for Count Bernstorff 300 Consulate officers to cross the Atlantic by way of Cuba and Spain. ...

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  25. DAMAGE TO GERMAN LINERS.

    NEW YORK, Monday. - The damage to the Machinery of German liners in this port alone is immense. The vessels have been totally disabled. The crews had a code message ...

    Article : 52 words
  26. A FINE SOLDIER.

    Mrs. Robinson Graham has received the following letter from Chaplain E. E. Madden, of the 2nd Battalion, Auckland Regiment (N.Z. Division), dated France, ...

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  27. GERMANY AND NEUTRALS.

    LONDON, Monday. -- German wireless messages to-day announce "general satisfaction in the Dutch shipping world at the change of boundary of the barred zone, opening a ...

    Article : 74 words
  28. MEXICO AS GERMANY'S POSSIBLE ALLY.

    WASHINGTON, Monday. -- From a semi-official source it is learnt that the army and navy are shaping plans to meet a war with Mexico as Germany's possible Ally. The ...

    Article : 65 words
  29. BRAZIL JOINING AMERICA.

    RIO JANEIRO, Monday. -- The proposal of Brazil to take over the American Consulates in Germany has been abandoned. This action is taken to mean that Brazil is the ...

    Article : 56 words
  30. OVERSEAS OFFICERS' CLUB.

    LONDON, Monday. -- Influential efforts are being made to requisition the Automobile Club for an Overseas Officers' Club. It is most suitable in every way and is close to ...

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  31. EVERY POSSIBILITY FIGURED OUT.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- The Secretary for War holds a complete general staff report, figuring every possibility, even to Germany winning control of the seas and fighting the ...

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  32. IN FRANCE.

    PARIS, Monday. -- The French repulsed the enemy's coup de main in the region of Barleux, south of the Somme, with enemy losses. They also raised several enemy ...

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  33. POLITICAL ROCKS.

    PARIS, Monday. -- Paris newspapers suggest that President Wilson's action may create formidable political difficulties in Germany which will compel the Gorman leaders ...

    Article : 66 words
  34. UNEMPLOYMENT.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- A deputation from the Labor Council introduced to the Premier by Mr. Kavanagh, M.L.C., discussed the question of unemployed Mr. Kavanagh ...

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  35. HENRY FORD'S OFFER.

    WASHINGTON, Monday. -- Henry Ford offers to build 1000 submarines daily. The Government will accept his Detroit automobile plant if war occurs. ...

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  36. LABOR SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE.

    PERTH, Tuesday. -- At Perth last night an organisation to be known as the Labor Solidarity Committee was formed and a platform was adopted. The first object will be to win ...

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  37. NO SHIPS SEIZED.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- The American, Government denied the actual seizure of German war and merchant ships in American harbors. However, steps are being taken ...

    Article : 63 words
  38. RECOVERING LOST GROUND.

    AMSTERDAM, Monday. -- The Germans claim that as the result of counter attacks against the English, they have regained the greater part of the lost trenches east of ...

    Article : 99 words
  39. BREAK WITH AUSTRIA.

    WASHINGTON, Monday. -- The Government is to create an ammuniton reserve for a million men. Two million sterling in contracts will be awarded the Field Artillery. ...

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  40. BRIDGES AND RAILWAYS GUARDED.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- A New York message states 3000 men of the National Guard are under arms. This force is aiding several thousand expert policemen taking ...

    Article : 72 words
  41. AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

    Miss Merl Devine, of Brunswick Heads, has received a letter of acknowledgment for some cigarettes, from Trooper W. Watkins (Victoria), Egypt, in which he says : -- "You ...

    Article : 73 words
  42. A NIGHT ASSAULT.

    LONDON, Monday. -- Describing the first nighttime assault as district from raids on 3rd February, Reuter's headquarters correspondent says that the moon was nearing the ...

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  43. EFFECT ON BRITISH WAR LOAN.

    LONDON, Monday. -- America's rupture has greatly stimulated the British war loan, the Bank of England being unable to cope with the rush of applications. ...

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  44. FIRST LINER TAKING RISKS.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- The first west bound liner since February 1st is the steamer New York, which has 230 passengers, including many Americans. ...

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  45. REPATRIATION DAY CRICKET MATCH.

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  46. MARCONI COMPANY'S OFFER.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- The American Marconi Wireless Telegraph Coy. in the event of emergency will place their entire organisation, plant and workshops, at the ...

    Article : 68 words
  47. NO BREAK YET.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- The report from Paris that America has broken with Austria-Hungary appears to be premature. Latest Washington advices state that diplomatic ...

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  48. ARMING OF MERCHANT VESSELS.

    WASHINGTON, Monday. -- As the result of a conference between President Wilson and Mr. Daniels merchant vessels will be permitted to carry guns amidships as well as ...

    Article : 86 words
  49. HOUSING THE TROOPS.

    LONDON, Monday. -- Filson, a young Canadian engineer, has invented a hut to house troops on the West front. The construction is snug, warm and weatherproof. A ...

    Article : 97 words
  50. WYRALLAH TO THE FRONT.

    An honor roll, designed and artistically executed by Mr. Moffat, of Lismore Public School, has recently been erected in the Wyrallah Public School. The roll contains ...

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  51. SHIPPING PROCLAMATION.

    LONDON, Monday. -- President Wilson has issued a proclamation prohibiting American Shipowners, transferring to other registries. The Government is sending general ...

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  52. FEDERAL CONTROL OF METALS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- At a meeting of the Rare Metals Association to-day Mr. Armstrong said : -- "We think the Federal control of metals has been a misguided failure. ...

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  53. ATTEMPT TO POISON LLOYD GEORGE.

    LONDON, Monday. -- At the resumed hearing of the charge in connection with the alleged attempt to poison Lloyd George (British Prime Minister) a Government, agent ...

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  54. UNVEILING HONOR BOARD AT MEERSCHAUM VALE.

    A very interesting ceremony took place in the Meerschaum Vale Hall on Friday night, 2nd. inst. The occasion was the unveiling of an honor board in memory of the many ...

    Article : 399 words
  55. DESTRUCTION OF GERMAN GUNBOAT.

    HONOLULU, Monday. -- The engines and boilers of the Geier were badly wrecked. The interior of the vessel was burned in yesterday's fire. ...

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  56. GERMAN BRUTALITY.

    Mr. H. C. Mahoney's' book, "Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons," narrates a harrowing story of German brutality. The author was arrested before the war on a false ...

    Article : 237 words
  57. THE FEDERAL SITUATION.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The decision of the Liberal Party to await the meeting of the Official Labor Party before considering what action will be taken in regard to the ...

    Article : 71 words
  58. ENDORSING THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION.

    LONDON, Monday. -- A resolution endorsing the President's action in severing diplomatic relations was introduced into the American Seriate by Senator Stone. ...

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  59. CREWS OF TEUTON STEAMERS.

    LONDON, Monday. -- A Washington message states that the crews of Teuton steamships have been removed to Ellis Island preparatory to returning to Germany. ...

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  60. (United Service, Ltd.)

    LONDON, Monday. -- Mrs. Pankhurst attended the conspiracy trial. ...

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  61. SITUATION AT WASHINGTON.

    NEW YORK, Monday. -- Officials realise that the situation has resolved itself into one of tense waiting and careful preparation. An overt act leading to war may come soon or be ...

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  62. IN MESOPOTAMIA.

    LONDON, Monday. -- A Mesopotamia official message states: -- On Friday night our cavalry reached a point on the right brink of the Tigris, 25 miles west of ...

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  63. ALLEGED FORGED PAY LISTS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- Lieut. David Clayton Howell-Price was again before the Police Court to-day, when four charges of uttering forged pay lists were preferred against ...

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  64. STATE UNDERTAKINGS.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- The Minister for Works, referring to State undertakings, said he fully expected that generally they would pass the test. One or two might fail, but ...

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  65. TO CEASE REPRESENTING GERMANY.

    LONDON, Monday. -- Mr. Sharp, American Ambassador in Paris, has been instructed to cease representing Germany. Thirty-five thousand interned German civilians are affected. ...

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  66. COMMONWEALTH STEAMERS.

    MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- Approximately the Commonwealth line of steamers, which cost £2,068,000, has earned in freight £500,000 to date. ...

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  67. GERMAN COAL CRISIS.

    LONDON, Monday. -- The German coal crisis is intensified. The most rigid economy has been ordered in all the provincial cities. There is widespread closing of ...

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  68. MEXICO.

    EL PASO, Monday. -- Heavy fighting has taken place between the forces of Carranza and Villa, 30 miles west of Chihuahua City. One hundred and fifty of Carranza's men ...

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  69. GREY HAIR.

    You know the old saying that there are none so deaf as those who won't hear and none so blind as those who won't see. Very well, then, if you don't belong to that class, ...

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  70. CRIPPLED LINER ARRIVES.

    LONDON, Monday. -- The crippled American liner Philadelphia has reached Liverpool safely. Reports were circulated in America on Sunday that she had been submarined ...

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  71. Advertising

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    Advertising : 108 words
  72. PARLIAMENT PROROGUED.

    SYDNEY, Tuesday. -- The State Parliament is further formally prorogued till March 20th. ...

    Article : 20 words
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