Word was received by Rev. D. H. Dillon yesterday that Pte. Joseph Hilton, son of Mrs. C. Hilton, of Hassan's Walls-road, had been killed in action on May 19. The ...
Article : 114 wordsA meeting of the Lithgow War Service Committee was held in the Council Chambers last night, the Mayor presiding. There were also present: Messrs. Ryan, Stewart, Roper ...
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Advertising : 71 wordsJames Simpson was charged that, being the owner or in charge of a horse, he allowed same to stray in Main-street on May 9. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s, and ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 54 wordsA semi-official message from Paris states that the Crown Prince is again hurling his troops against the French troops, regardless of the loss of lives. Monday's battle was ...
Article : 162 wordsThe death is announced of ex-Sub-inspector Burns, who, with the late Inspector-General of Police (Mr. Day), was responsible for ridding the country of the notorious ...
Article : 36 wordsProhibition orders were granted for twelve months against Fabric Emily Elphick and George Lawrence. ...
Article : 21 wordsIn the latest casualty list appears the name of J. Doran, who is reported injured. He is a well known resident of the town, and one of the oldest recruits from here. ...
Article : 41 wordsAlbert J. Orchard was charged that, being in charge of a lorry, he did not keep to the left side of the road when turning, into Main-street from Roy-street bridge. Defendant. ...
Article : 74 wordsContinuous rain has been the order since early on Monday morning. If it ceased at all during the past two days it was only for a moment. The downpour has had a depressing ...
Article : 143 wordsThe Methodist Church was crowded on Sunday evening, when the Rev. J. S. Thomas conducted a memorial service in honor of the late Lork Kitchener, and the naval heroes. The ...
Article : 675 wordsPercy Eather and William Mabbott were summoned for selling uncooked sausages after the hour of 6 o'clock on June 9, contrary to the provisions of the Shops Act. ...
Article : 50 wordsThe Amsterdam " Telegraaf " states the enemy concentrated 120,000 men around Zennebeke, Gheluvet, and further south, reducing the garrison in Belgium and to a ...
Article : 147 wordsNext Land Board meeting at Lithgow will be held on July 17 and 18. Beautiful potatoes, 26 qr., Phillips'. Delivered promptly. Try them. -- 0 ...
Article : 988 wordsPercy Jacob McCully pleaded guilty to riding a motor cycle at a dangerous pace from Roy-street bridge to Main-street on June 4. Sergt. Hockley deposed that defendant was ...
Article : 72 wordsThe wet weather was responsible for a meagre attendance at a social and dance held in the Trades Hall last night, in aid of the Catholic Presbytery furnishing fund. Despite ...
Article : 154 wordsPat. Williams was summoned for using insulting words to Sidney Baumashe, included among the alleged expressions used being "you -- German --." ...
Article : 295 wordsA Geneva message states that desperate fighting continues in the suburbs of Czernovitz. The Russians are attacking from the north-east with powerful artillery and are ...
Article : 162 wordsOn Saturday night the members of the Vale of Clwydd Methodist choir met in the church for the purpose of saying farewell to one of the members, Pte. Mark Bailey, who ...
Article : 135 wordsAt last night's meeting of the Lithgow War Service Committee letters were received from the Hornsby and Singleton and Patrick Plains War Service Committees advocating ...
Article : 387 wordsThere was an enormous congregation at the Kitchener memorial service held at St. Paul's' Cathedral. The King and Queen attended. ...
Article : 28 wordsMr. Lloyd George's scheme for the settlement of the Irish question provides for the immediate operation of the Home Rule Act. It is also proposed to leave six Ulster counties ...
Article : 130 wordsThe following persons were summoned for failing to have their names on the Commonwealth electoral roll, and were each fined 2s 6d and 3s costs: -- Herbert M. Denman, Walter ...
Article : 120 wordsMr. Hughes states that those persons who entertained the thought that within a decade German trade would be as flourishing as ever were traitors. He added: "Whatever our ...
Article : 93 wordsMajor A. E. Reay, officer commanding the 41st battalion of senior cadets, has completed his half-yearly inspection of the various units of the battalion, comprising Mudgee ...
Article : 425 wordsAt the Oddfellows' Hall on Monday night, "The Exploits of Elaine" were repeated to a fair-sized house. Other items on the programme were "Pimple's Still Alarm," a ...
Article : 105 wordsIt is officially announced that Germany is forcing Belgians who have been resident in Germany for three years to join the German army. The Belgian Government has protested ...
Article : 68 wordsJohn Baptist Lorenzo was sum[?]oned for selling fireworks on a Sunday, contrary to the Act. A plea of not guilty was entered. Mr. Tartakover. was for the defence. ...
Article : 303 wordsThe Mayor represented the Western Miners' Federation at a meeting of the council of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, held on Sydney on Monday. The meeting ...
Article : 126 wordsVon Tirpitz says the recent naval battle speaks for itself. The enemy's recent severe defeat has destroyed the unjustified prestige of the British fleet. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 41 wordsLocal residents will be pleased to learn that Sergt. "Jim" Philpot, one of Lithgow's best known and highly popular young men, has been promoted to second-lieutenant. ...
Article : 163 wordsSir, -- Is it possible to satisfy the municipal employees ? Every meeting there is a demand for more money. They are the best treated workmen in Lithgow, being paid the highest ...
Article : 259 wordsA meeting of the above was held in the Baptist School Hall on Monday last. Feelings of thankfulness pervaded all for the magnificent victory for six o'clock on Saturday last, ...
Article : 198 wordsIt is reported that Greece has disbanded a large number of reserves, in addition to the active classes. The Government has also given leave of absence to the remainder of the ...
Article : 82 wordsJ. G. Conen v. James Tipping, claim for £1 11s 3d, goods sold and delivered. There was no appearance of defendant. J. Hanmer appeared for the plaintiff. Verdict for the ...
Article : 319 wordsAt the Town Hall last night a meeting of the committee of the Caledonian Society was held. There was a good attendance, and a large amount of business was dealt with. ...
Article : 161 wordsAt the trial of Sergt. Flood, who was charged with murdering Lieut. Lucas (when defending a brewery in the recent Irish, rebel [?]on), the accused stated that when he shot ...
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Advertising : 14 wordsDuring last week Sen.-inspector Wright was in Lithgow and examined the infants school. Health cards have been issued to all children at the district school, and it is expected ...
Article : 104 wordsGeneral Brussiloff's offensive in Volhynia and Galicia continues. One thousand seven hundred officers arid 113,000 men have been captured. ...
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Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), Wed 14 Jun 1916, Page 2
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