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  2. EXPEDITIONARY FORCES.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.--The following appointments to the Australian Imperial Force are gazetted:--To be major, Major V. J. Whitehead, V.D., Australian Garrison Artillery. To ...

    Article : 386 words
  3. FIRE ON THE CANADIAN TRANSPORT.

    "On fire; want Immediate assistance" This was the startling signal made by the steamer Canadian Transport on arrival off Sydney. Heads, from Melbourne, early on ...

    Article : 330 words
  4. THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN

    SHOWING WHAT A COMPLICATED PIECE OF MACHINERY THE MODERN GUN IS. The wonderful shooting of the British naval gunners has already been amply demonstrated during the present war. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 49 words
  5. CATHOLIC EXPANSION.

    Archbishop Cerrettl, Apostolic Delegate to Australia, motored to Dulwich Hill yesterday afternoon. And blessed the new Convent of The Sisters of St.'Joseph in May Street. He was ...

    Article : 863 words
  6. "LADY GODIVA."

    "Lady Godiva." a striking histerical and costume play founded upon and adhering closely to the Tennysonlan story albelt poeping Tom o' Coventry is made hero before sneak, ...

    Article : 775 words
  7. SUNK BY AEMED RAIDER.

    The sinking of the New Zealand Ifner Klapnra, whilst homeward bound with a cargo of foodstuffs by tho German armored merchantman Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse is recalled by ...

    Article : 232 words
  8. CAPTURE OF DE WET.

    After being caught, De Wet[?]and the remnant of his following were taken to Vryburg and thence to Johannesbing, Where they were lodged in a fort. On reaching ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 213 words
  9. LOCAL APPOINTMENTS.

    In connection with the Australian Naval Forces, the following announcements are made:--Augustus John Skehan is appointed sublieutenant in the Royal Australian Naval ...

    Article : 147 words
  10. METHODIST CONFERENCE.

    The Methodist Conference resumed its pastoral sessions on Saturday, Rev. Joseph Woodhouse in the chair. Telegrams were received from the Queensland Conference accepting the ...

    Article : 268 words
  11. HELD UP.

    Some commotion was caused at Watson's Bay at dusk on Saturday by a shot being fired across the how of the outgoing steamer Novelty. She was bound for 2 North Coast ...

    Article : 175 words
  12. WATER CONSERVATION.

    TAMWORTH, Saturday.--A meeting of the Tamworth Conservation League was held this morning. The chairman (Mr. A. Matheson) said that the present lack of water was very ...

    Article : 198 words
  13. GRANT HERYVEY'S SENTENCE.

    An application was made to Mr. Justice Pring in the Criminal Appeal Court on Saturday by George Cochrane, otherwise known as Grant Ilervey . Who was sentenced by Judge Docker on ...

    Article : 210 words
  14. PRIZE SHIPS.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.--A "Gazette" proclamation issued to-day at the instance of the Minister for Customs permits the German-Australian Steamship Company, which is indebted ...

    Article : 168 words
  15. BLACKHEATH AND BLUE MOUNTAINS SHIRE.

    KATOOMBA, Saturday.--A special meeting of the Blue Mountain Shire Council was held at Lawson for the purpose of formulating objections to the petition of the Blackheath Progress ...

    Article : 125 words
  16. QUEENSLAND.

    BRISBANE, Saturday.--At the conference yesterday much contention was engendered with the New South Wales conference over an exchange with that State. It was decided to ...

    Article : 65 words
  17. DAMAGE TO THEB.M.S. MARAMA.

    AUCKLAND, Sunday.--The R.M.S. Marnma, which met with a mishap when making San Francisco, last trip, was seriously damaged. A report of the steamer disclosed ...

    Article : 160 words
  18. BOTTLE THROWING.

    To hurl a viciously in the general direction of the ring is a form of protest against the referee's decision that is apparently growing in popularity at the Stadium. ...

    Article : 284 words
  19. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SONS OF FALLEN SOLDIERS.

    Sir,--The noble response which the people of Australia are making to the domands upon their humanity and bounty in the present crisis of our Empire is truly worthy of a great and ...

    Article : 542 words
  20. WAVERLEY LIBERALS.

    At the annual meeting of the Waverley combined branch of the Liberal Association the following officebearors were elected:--President, Mr. Joseph R. Robinson; vice-presidents, ...

    Article : 60 words
  21. PROPOSED CITY RESUMPTION.

    Ald. Burke has given notice that he will move at the meeting of the City Council tomorrow evening: "That it be referred to the works committee to consider the advisability ...

    Article : 80 words
  22. ST. VINCENT'S FETE.

    An Allies Garden Fete In aid of the funds of St. Vincent's Church, Ashfield, was opened in the presbytery grounds on Saturday afternoon. A portion of the proceeds is to go to ...

    Article : 169 words
  23. DUSTY MELBOURNE.

    MELBOURNE, Saturday.--A terrific duststorm was experienced in Melbourne to-day. The day opened hot, and, as is usual when a north wind is blowing, there was a large ...

    Article : 78 words
  24. NEWCASTLE ''GOLD RUSH.'

    NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--A novel scheme for raising money in aid of the ocean baths fund was the means of creating unique scene on the beach last night. The scheme was called ...

    Article : 206 words
  25. EMPLOYEES PICNIC AND SPORTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 123 words
  26. UNITED SERVICE INSTITUTION.

    In the report which was presented to the annual meeting of the United Service Institution, regret was expressed that the membership had not materially increased during the ...

    Article : 81 words
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