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  2. Advertising

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    Advertising : 47 words
  3. GOLD BY PROXY.

    The Bank of England has made arrangements whereby it will receive gold in Ottawa and make payments against London. The Canadaian Finance Minister will hold ...

    Article : 258 words
  4. WITH LIGHTS OUT.

    The Cunard liner Lusitania arrived in the Mersey to-day after a nerve-racking run across the Atlantic. The voyage was made with lights out, and ...

    Article : 78 words
  5. CALL TO ARMS.

    The official bureau of information says that within the last 12 hours 4700 men have recruited in London. ...

    Article : 43 words
  6. STARTLING RUMOR.

    A wireless report from an unknown source reached New York last night stating that the Kaiser had been shot in the right thigh at Aix-la-Chapelle, on the German-Belgian ...

    Article : 74 words
  7. FIERCE BATTLE REPORTED.

    An unconfirmed report comes from Brussels that the left wing of the Belgian Army has been engaged in a fierce and prolonged battle with a mixed force of German cavalry, ...

    Article : 66 words
  8. SCHEME THAT FAILED.

    The Times publishes a disclosure of German press manoeuvres. A prominent personage in Germany, standing in close personal relationship to the ...

    Article : 173 words
  9. NEWS ON OTHER PAGES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 62 words
  10. ENTHUSIASTIC DOCKERS.

    The East End dockers are remarkably enthusiastic over the War. Bon Tillet states that they are joining the army in hundreds. Many footballers are enrolling in the ...

    Article : 44 words
  11. IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.

    The naval correspondent of the Times predicts that important events will soon take place in the Mediterranean. While eulogising the courage of the ...

    Article : 74 words
  12. INVASION OF BELGIUM.

    Some German Uhlans who were captured were amazed when asked why they had invaded Belgium. They replied that they had come to liberate Belgium from the French ...

    Article : 90 words
  13. MONEYLESS MILLIONAIRE.

    Crowds of Americans are still arriving in London from the Continent, the great majority of them being without either baggage or money. ...

    Article : 136 words
  14. LONDON MARKETS.

    Quiet conditions controlled the market for Australian tallow at to-day's sales. A restricted business was done, but prices remained steady. Mutton was sold at from ...

    Article : 58 words
  15. SPECIAL PRAYER DAY.

    August 21 has been fixed as a special day of prayer for all denominations. ...

    Article : 26 words
  16. GERMANS UNITED.

    Writing of the events of the first week in August the London Times correspondent in Berlin says that the Chancellor told the Reichstag that August 4 would be, for all ...

    Article : 130 words
  17. LAST OF THE GOEBEN.

    Turkey has bought the German cruiser Goeben, and has given an assurance that the German crew will leave the vessel. An earlier message stated that the fugitive ...

    Article : 57 words
  18. LONDON AND PARIS.

    Communication between London and Paris has been re-established. ...

    Article : 20 words
  19. LINSEED AND TURPENTINE.

    A firm market ruled for linseed to-day, and sales were negotiated at £26. Turpentin[?] however, was weak at £35 10s per ton. ...

    Article : 33 words
  20. STOLEN UNIFORMS.

    On the occasion of their third attack on Liege the Germans stripped the uniforms from the bodies of wounded and dead Belgians, and marched to the next assault ...

    Article : 200 words
  21. THUNDERING CANNON.

    The Brussels correspondent of the Times states that the roar of cannon in the direction of Liege has never ceased thundering. ...

    Article : 31 words
  22. SILVER.

    Silver met a firmer market to-day. The ruling price was 2s 2[?]d, an advance of [?]d per oz. standard. ...

    Article : 26 words
  23. GERMAN FORCES.

    Of 26 German corps the bulk are concentrated between Liege and Luxemburg. The number of troops known to be on the western side of that country proves that the ...

    Article : 57 words
  24. IN ASIAN WATERS.

    The shipping of the allied countries has resumed sailing in Eastern waters between Hongkong and ports to the north. ...

    Article : 31 words
  25. KING ALBERT IN P[?]

    It is reported that some spies, armed with revolvers, sought to assassinate the King of the Belgians, but that they were frustrated in the attempt. ...

    Article : 40 words
  26. THE SEA SAFE.

    Another significant announcement relating to the safety of British shipping in the North Sea and the Mediterranean has been made by the Admiralty. ...

    Article : 65 words
  27. EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

    Persons who have already enrolled for service in the expeditionary force, but have not yet been medically examined, should attend fair medical examination at Victoria ...

    Article : 177 words
  28. SOUTH AFRICA.

    The South African Government has undertaken the local defence of all the provinces comprised in the Union. ...

    Article : 31 words
  29. MISCALCULATIONS.

    Mr. Fred W. Wile, the Dally Mail correspondent who escaped with the "British Ambassador, imagines that Berlin-is talking less glibly to-day of £200,000,000 indemnity to be ...

    Article : 109 words
  30. ENGLISH MAIL.

    The Postal Department is despatching the outgoing mail for Australia through America. ...

    Article : 28 words
  31. DUTCH WON'T FIGHT.

    The Dutch Minister for war declares that whatever happens, Holland will preserve her neutrality. This declaration is made in spite of rumors ...

    Article : 52 words
  32. RUMOR OF ROUMANIA.

    An inspired paper in Cologne declares that Roumania is joining the Triple Alliance, The parties to the Triple Alliance are nominally Germany, Austria, and Italy, but ...

    Article : 52 words
  33. HOW THE U15 WENT DOWN.

    The Edinburgh Scotsman prints the story of ah eye-witness who saw the fight between the British cruisers and the German submarine U15, in which the latter Was lost. ...

    Article : 182 words
  34. "VICTORY OF SILENCE."

    Several British newspapers comment on "the victory of-silence" in the North Sea. "Within a week of the beginning of war against the second, greatest sea power," says ...

    Article : 198 words
  35. ALONG THE AISNE.

    Great importance is attached to the official Press Bureau's announcement that German troops are reported to be entrenching along the line of the river Aisne. ...

    Article : 287 words
  36. FURTHER APPOINTMENTS.

    Colonel M'Laurin is busy appointing his commanding officers for the battalions of his New South Wales Infantry Brigade. The commanding officers will select their own ...

    Article : 90 words
  37. RUMORS IN BRUSSELS.

    Brussels papers say that, Holland is about to make a peremptory demand to Germany to withdraw her troops from the Dutch frontier. ...

    Article : 93 words
  38. PATRIOTIC FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 214 words
  39. FOR THE FRONT.

    Nearly every man in Sydney who can shoulder a rifle is anxious to go to the front. Victoria Barracks is still being besieged by men who have heard the call to arms and are ...

    Article : 330 words
  40. JUNIOR RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    Members of the Junior Red Cross Society, Which until recently was more generally known under the name of Girl Aids, met at the Town Hail this morning. Mrs. Wilfrid ...

    Article : 263 words
  41. DOMINIONS' HELP.

    The Times in a leader says:—"By common consent the peoples, of the Dominions have arisen with splendid unanimity to the needs of the moment when Britain requires all the ...

    Article : 92 words
  42. SUBMARINES OVERRATED.

    It is pointed out by critics that the real significance of the sinking of the German submarine U15 is that the Germans are relying primarily upon their submarines in the ...

    Article : 93 words
  43. HELSINGFORS IN DANGER.

    The Russian commanded of Sveaborg fortress, which defends the town of Heisingfors, capital of Finland, has ordered non-combatants to leave, as a bombardment is believed ...

    Article : 44 words
  44. CIVIC CLUB'S RESPONSE.

    At a smoke concert given at the Civic Club last night the chairman, Major Waine, made an appeal to members to start a fund for the relief of the victims of the war. He ...

    Article : 87 words
  45. CANADA'S GIFTS.

    The Government of Alberta, Canada, has offered half a million bushels of oats to England. They Will be delivered free of cost. ...

    Article : 83 words
  46. HOSPITAL OFFERED.

    The directors of Randwick Asylum have offered, free of charge to the Commonwealth, the use of the larger portion of the main buildings, which will provide beds for at least ...

    Article : 116 words
  47. TWENTY PRIZES.

    The Russian fleet scouring the Baltic Sea has captured 20 merchantmen, which have been taken to Constadt. ...

    Article : 33 words
  48. HELP FROM PARRAMATTA.

    At an enthusiastic meeting held in the Council Chambers at Parramatta last night £250 was subscribed in eight minutes. Mr. T. R. Moxham promised £10 per week in ...

    Article : 206 words
  49. 55,000 NURSES.

    The Red Cross Society has now enrolled the names of 55,000 women who are prepared to act as nurses. ...

    Article : 30 words
  50. COSSACKS FIERCE ATTACK.

    Rome papers say that an Austrian cavalry brigade on the frontier was attacked by the Cossacks, and as their a[?]illery was unable to hold the position they attempted to retire. ...

    Article : 90 words
  51. KITCHENER'S ARMY.

    Lord Kitchener's army, for which 5000 men have enrolled during the last 12 hours, will consist of six divisions—the Scottish," Irish, Northern, Eastern Western, and Light ...

    Article : 72 words
  52. DETAINED GERMAN CARGO.

    A largely-attended meeting of consignees having cargo on board the German steamers Griefswald, now at Fremantle, and Roon, supposed to be at Batavia, also on other ships ...

    Article : 153 words
  53. BRITISH IN ITALY.

    The British Embassy at Rome is chartering an Italian ship for the convenience of British subjects who want to return to England. ...

    Article : 34 words
  54. WAR RISK.

    The wholesale dairy merchants of Sussex-street who deal extensively with European markets were this morning advised by a leading firm of bankers that war risk can be ...

    Article : 284 words
  55. BATTERY OF QUICK-FIRERS.

    The city of Ottawa has given a battery of quickfiring guns, mounted on motor cars; for the defence of Canada. ...

    Article : 33 words
  56. JAPANESE EAGER.

    The Canadian-Japanese Association has telegraphed to Mr. F. L. Borden, Prime Minister of Canada, asking, "Will our humble serviced under the naval and militia ...

    Article : 52 words
  57. ANNIHILATED.

    Reports from Switzerland state that two German line regiments were annihilated during the battle or Mulhausen. ...

    Article : 36 words
  58. CANADIAN TROOPS.

    The Duke of Connaught, Governor-General of Canada, is encamping with the Canadian expeditionary forces. ...

    Article : 28 words
  59. WAR MAP.

    A clear and comprehensive map of Europe, in the preparation of which particular pains have been taken to show the principal points and the localities where the most decisive ...

    Article : 58 words
  60. SWITZERLAND HOSPITAL.

    Switzerland is likely to become a colossal hospital. ...

    Article : 23 words
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