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  2. NO REST FOR FOE

    The Paris "Matin" points out that the British offensive is practically cense less, inasmuch as while the infantry occasionally mark time the artillery does not take rest. Other newspapers emphasise the capture of Houthuist Forest as a ...

    Article : 861 words
  3. THIS MORNING'S CABLES.

    Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports.--"The enemy's artillery was active during the night north-eastward of Ypres. "We repulsed reconnoitrers westward of ...

    Article : 48 words
  4. CANADIAN POLITICS.

    An Ottawa message says that a coalition Cabinet has been formed. Conservatives have been allotted a majority of the portfolios. The new Government includes Mr. Newton ...

    Article : 197 words
  5. U.S. ACTIVITIES.

    The Government insurance Board announce a reduction of one-third in the insurance rates in the submarine zone. The new insurance reduction concerns seamen, and is another ...

    Article : 360 words
  6. GERMAN MUTINY.

    A Washington message says that it is believed that the mutiny in the German navy was more Serious than has been announced. It indicates that the morale of the navy is ...

    Article : 992 words
  7. GULF OF RIGA.

    A Russian communique states:-- "The enemy landed one or two divisions on the Island of Oesel and Dago, in the Gulf of Riga. ...

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  8. PASCHENDAELE.

    Another great attack has just gone forward against Paschendaele Ridge, in which Australians and New Zealanders again took grant share. The weather yesterday was fine and ...

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  9. AIR FIGHT.

    The Admiralty reports:-- "The weather has restricted the operations of naval aircraft, but yesterday one of our fighter patrols shot an enemy machine near ...

    Article : 36 words
  10. EAST AFRICA.

    An East African official message says:-- "Our right column of troops outside Kilwa occupied Ruponda, an important junction of tracks on the north-eastern end of the Muera ...

    Article : 94 words
  11. SHIPS AND LABOR.

    Yesterday afternoon members of the Sydney Wharf Laborers' Union marched from Eddy Avenue to the Domain where speeches were delivered on the strike situation as it affects ...

    Article : 460 words
  12. BOLO PASHA.

    A Paris message says that the newspaper "Lo Journal," in which Bolo Pasha had bought an interest, announces that the money advanced by Bolo Pasha has been repaid. ...

    Article : 90 words
  13. DENMARK'S PLIGHT.

    It is reported from Copenhagen that Denmark is threatened with appalling difficulties during the cording winter. Fish oil is already being used for lighting purposes owing to the ...

    Article : 77 words
  14. GENERAL CABLES.

    The new National party has nominated a candidate to contest East Islington by-election against the Coalition candidate. A Manchester resident, Mr. Veno, has offered ...

    Article : 467 words
  15. SULTAN'S FUNERAL.

    Australian troops were a prominent feature at the Sultan's funeral, which was an imposing spectacle. The populace was quiet during the funeral and the accession festivities on the ...

    Article : 48 words
  16. REPORT AT THE JOB.

    The Shipping Labor Bureau announced last night that men detailed to report for work at 8 o'clock this morning are not reuired to do so at the bureau, but direct at the job. ...

    Article : 37 words
  17. ITALIAN CAMPAIGN.

    An Italian official message announces:--"We crushed an attempted attack in the Costabeila region. "Our batteries on the Carso dispersed troops ...

    Article : 43 words
  18. MUD AND HARDSHIPS.

    The Australian units are still enduring cheerfully the mud and hardships. Their only thought is to beat the Whatever the weather vagaries and war-weariness. lack ...

    Article : 728 words
  19. CONFERENCE IN MELBOURNE.

    MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The Stevedores' Laborers' Association will have a conference with the Stevedores Company to-morrow to discuss conditions for a resumption of work on oversea ...

    Article : 148 words
  20. BRITAIN'S FOOD.

    The Food Controller (Lord Rhondda) is appealing for the appointment of local committees throughout the country to undertake a fresh food-saving campaign. He states that ...

    Article : 92 words
  21. BAYONET WORK.

    Mr. Perceval Phillips writes:-- "The fifth battle on the slopes of Puschendaele Ridge resulted in fighting as determined as any during the war. The enemy made a ...

    Article : 277 words
  22. GRIM FIGHTING.

    Mr. Philip Glbbs telegraphs to the "Daily Chronicle":-- We struck north-eastward to-day towards the village of Paschendaele, the ruins of ...

    Article : 403 words
  23. DISTRESS FUND.

    The committee rooms of the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund Day are located on the fifth floor, Ocean House. Moore Street. The organisers are making strenuous efforts to ...

    Article : 280 words
  24. HOLLAND.

    Lord Robert Cecil, Under-Sccretary for Foreign Affairs and Minister in Charge of the Blockade, commenting on the British embargo on the Dutch transmission of German sand, ...

    Article : 258 words
  25. BISHOP LONG FOR FRONT.

    BATHURST, Sunday.--At All Saints' Cathedral to-night Bishop Long announced his intention to leave for the front as a fourth-class chaplain in about six weeks' time. ...

    Article : 147 words
  26. FRENCH LINES.

    A French communique reports:-- "The night was marked by great mutual artillery activity and a series of German attempts on various parts or the front, including ...

    Article : 235 words
  27. BRAZIL.

    A message from Rio de Janeiro states that the utlisation of German steamers has been settled by Joint agreement between the Allies. Brazil will employ 42 steamers, representing ...

    Article : 61 words
  28. ASSISTING A DESERTER.

    NEWCASTLE, Sunday.---At the Newcastle Police Court yesterday, Samuel Smith (33), timber-getter, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment for assisting his son, Ronald Bruce ...

    Article : 143 words
  29. VACANT FEDERAL SECRETARYSHIP.

    MELBOURNE. Sunday.--No immediate appointment is to be made to the vacant post of Commonwealth Secretary in London. Mr. Frank Savage, accountant, of the High ...

    Article : 71 words
  30. ALSACE-LORRAINE.

    A Paris message says that the emphatic declaration of Herr Kuhlmann, German Foreign Secretary, concerning Germany's determination to held Alsace-Lorraine, is a topic for ...

    Article : 165 words
  31. SPIES IN NORWAY.

    A christiania message says that it is officially stated that the police regard foreign spies as responsible for the outbreak of fires. aiming at the destruction of goods depots, ...

    Article : 73 words
  32. DEATH OF MR. G. R. M'LAURIN, EX-M.L.A.

    The death is announced of Mr. Gordon Ron ald M'Laurin. ex-State member for Albury. Mr. m'Laurin sat for several years in the Legislative Assembly, and was a consistent supporter ...

    Article : 149 words
  33. AERONAUTICS.

    The War Office announces that Major-General Salmond has been appointed Director-General of Military Aeronauties. in succession to Major-General Sir David Henderson, who is ...

    Article : 58 words
  34. ARGENTINA.

    Count von Luxburg, into German Ambassador, was discovered hiding on an obscure Uruguayan ranch. It transpires that though he had a passport he decided not to return to ...

    Article : 87 words
  35. CHINESE MURDERED.

    LAUNCESTON, Sunday.--This afternoon a Chinese laundryman named Lew Few. known locally as Sum Yick. aged 10, was discovered dead in his house. Charles Street, with his head ...

    Article : 98 words
  36. BULGARIA'S IDEALS.

    It is announced from Amsterdam that the Kaiser, in reply to the welcome of the Burgomaster of Sofia, referred to Sofia as the centre of a great, prosperous, and united Bulgaria. ...

    Article : 77 words
  37. NAVAL AIRCRAFT.

    The Admiralty reports:--"Despite the weather, naval aircraft dropped many bombs on Sparappelhock Aerodrome yesterday. All machines returned." ...

    Article : 41 words
  38. PREPARING FOR PEACE.

    The Press Bureau announces that Dr. Addison Minister for Reconstruction, has appointed a committee to report on questions connected with securing and distributing raw materials ...

    Article : 47 words
  39. GERMANY AND SWEDEN.

    A message from Copenhagen announces that Germany's reply to Sweden's despatch regrets the despatch of Luxburg's telegrams and his use of the Swedish service in any was which ...

    Article : 52 words
  40. COAL PRICES INCREASED.

    The Press Bureau announces:--"The Board of Trade has increased the price of coal at the pit's mouth by 2s 6d per ton, to meet has cost of the war wage recently granted the miners." ...

    Article : 41 words
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