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  2. THE IRONWORKS AWARD

    The rates published in Wednesday's "Mercury" which were sent late in the afternoon by our Sydney representative, were correct in all but one instance. The ashmen on the ...

    Article : 626 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 249 words
  4. TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

    To-day's market quotations:--Barley 5s to 6s, maize 5s 4d to 5s 7d, oats 2s 3d to 3s onions £2 10s to £5, potatoes £12 to £19 eggs 1512. ...

    Article : 41 words
  5. To-Day's War News.

    A Bucharest correspondent states that a strong Russian army is at the gates, and that Roumania is ready to help if this army comes into the war. ...

    Article : 99 words
  6. WHO SHALL BE QUEEN?

    It is evident that the election of "Queen of the Allies" in Lithgow will be enthusiastically carried out. Already much interest has been shown, and as the tickets will ...

    Article : 312 words
  7. EFFECTIVE RECRUITING SPEECH.

    The usual weekly camp concert fizzled out on Wednesday night, owing to the lack of a pianist and the almost, total absence of artistes. After two nimble fellows had given ...

    Article : 1,056 words
  8. WOUNDED SOLDIERS' RETURN.

    Another transport containing 221 wounded soldiers reached Sydney this morning. The majority of the men are for this State. They were given an enthusiastic reception, while ...

    Article : 48 words
  9. PORTLAND STRIKE ENDED.

    The strike at the cement works and other works is at end. Under instructions from the executive of the Railway Workers and General Laborers' Association a secret ...

    Article : 509 words
  10. GREECE IN AGREEMENT.

    It is understood that Lord Kitchener gave Greece to understand that the Allies could not re-embark and that they were determined to oppose an even superior force of ...

    Article : 73 words
  11. " Paddy " Ford's Welcome.

    The Photo shows a section of the crowd return to Lithgow on Saturday. The central soldier, who was chaired through Main-street. which greeted Sergt. "Paddy" Ford on his ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 47 words
  12. GERMAN BAIT.

    The German press declares that the Central Powers will spare Greece the terrors and desolation of war on condition that the Allied troops are prevented from breaking up their ...

    Article : 48 words
  13. ENEMY PROPOSALS REJECTED

    The Germans sent an envoy to the Servian Crown Prince, offered an armistice with a view to Servia ceding to Bulgaria the northeastern corner of the country and also ...

    Article : 43 words
  14. FIGHTING IN SERVIA.

    The Austro-Gormans claim to have taken prisoner 10,000 Servians and 19 machine guns at Mitrobitza. The Bulgarians declare that in a month's ...

    Article : 116 words
  15. AWARD AN INJUSTICE TO THE MEN.

    Mr. J. Dixon, secretary of the Federated Ironworkers' Union, seen in regard to the award, said he had reluctantly come to the conclusion that it was most unsatisfactory. ...

    Article : 450 words
  16. BAROMETER OF PATRIOTISM.

    Since Wednesday 12 men have offered their services at the local recruiting office. Only four of these, however, were, accepted, the others being medically unfit. The total for ...

    Article : 101 words
  17. AMUSEMENTS.

    There was another good attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday night, when the star picture shown was "The Enemies." This was an excellent subject, well screened. ...

    Article : 326 words
  18. BREVITIES.

    A market day will be held at O'Connell on the church ground on January 26. Xmas Cards, all descriptions.--Ashley's.--0 The annual picnic, races, and bazaar will ...

    Article : 1,413 words
  19. MISCELLANEOUS WAR NEWS.

    The Germans assert that Russian artillery broke the ice on the River Styr while a battalion of Austrians was crossing. The Austrians were drowned. ...

    Article : 213 words
  20. FIFTY MORE MEN LEAVE LITHGOW.

    Fifty more recruits from the local depot left by the early train yesterday morning for Liverpool camp. There was the usual good attendance of townspeople on the ...

    Article : 97 words
  21. RECRUITING BY RECRUITS.

    The men in the local depot camp decided to take a hand for a few days in recruiting, and on Monday were very busy in their attempts to secure men. During the afternoon ...

    Article : 269 words
  22. ANOTHER ALDERMAN RESIGNING.

    Ald. Harvey Smith has announced his intention to leave Lithgow in the course of a week or two. He has disposed of his plumbing business to a well-known Dubbo firm and ...

    Article : 191 words
  23. EARLIER CABLES.

    Greece accepts the Entente's demands with regard to disarming of the Allied forces, and gives liberty of action in Greek territory, to ensure security of the troops. Another ...

    Article : 175 words
  24. MR. HOSKINS RETICENT.

    Mr. C. H. Hoskins was asked if he had anything to say in regard to the award, whether it was satisfactory or not. "Is any employer exactly satisfied when ...

    Article : 74 words
  25. SYDNEY MARKETS.

    Homebush quotations yesterday:--Prime shorn and short-wool merino w to 21s 6d, extra prime to, 23s 6d, good to 18s 6d; medium to 15s; prime shorn and short-wool merino ...

    Article : 284 words
  26. STOP-WORK MEETING.

    A stop-work, mooting, to consider the award, will be held on Sunday afternoon in the Trades Hall. ...

    Article : 22 words
  27. SOLDIER'S NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS.

    A very interesting function was held at the Oak'ey Park Methodist School Hall on Wednesday night, when a number of presentations were made to Pte. Oliver Murkins, a ...

    Article : 227 words
  28. NOT TO LEAVE THE COMMONWEALTH.

    The new Federal recruiting, schema provides for inquiry by letter to all males of military age, as to whether they are willing to enlist. No males of military ago (18 to 45) will be ...

    Article : 49 words
  29. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 132 words
  30. ALLIES' DAY DEMONSTRATION

    A largely attended meeting of the committee entrusted with Allies Day arrangements was held in the Council Chambers last night. The programme was revised and final ...

    Article : 126 words
  31. MUNITION MANUFACTURE AT LITHGOW.

    It is reported that a contract for the supply of shell steel has been given to the local ironworks. Mr. C. H. Hoskins, when seen yesterday morning, was not ...

    Article : 108 words
  32. SYDNEY WOOL MARKET.

    The wool market was buoyant on Wednesday and greasy merino realised up to 20d for a Waleha wool --the highest figure for over a quarter of a century. The sales ...

    Article : 61 words
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