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  2. RETREAT GOES ON.

    The Germans in the Champagne have abandoned the line of the Retourne, and are undoubtedly going behind the Aisne. The rapidity of the retirement may be ganged from the fact ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 394 words
  3. ALLIED NAVIES.

    Sir Eric Geddes, head of the British Admiralty, made a statement on the work of the United States naval forces in European waters, saying that from personal observation he could ...

    Article : 411 words
  4. NO ARMISTICE YET.

    The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" says that the German proposal for an armistice will not be accepted. The general tone of New York newspaper comment ...

    Article : 275 words
  5. THE LAST DAY.

    Today the Seventh War Loan closes. Perhaps it will be the last. To those who have done their bit the reminder is in order: Their bit is too little; their utmost, is needed. ...

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  6. THIS MORNING'S CABLES.

    A French communique issued at 3.10 a.m., says:--The 10th Army this morning entered Laon, liberating ...

    Article : 75 words
  7. PEACE MOVE.

    It is understood, regarding the armistice, that the Allied Governments will be guided entirely by the commanders in the field. The newspapers and public men demand that ...

    Article : 293 words
  8. AMERICAN VIEW.

    The consensus of opinion in high quarters in Washington is that the German reply is unacceptable and is likely to be answered in such terms as to expose German duplicity and the ...

    Article : 141 words
  9. DOUAI.

    Sir Douglas Haig reports:--On Sunday afternoon the enemy opened a heavy bombardment on a wide front north of Le Gateau, launching strong infantry attacks ...

    Article : 108 words
  10. PEACE NOTE.

    The New York newspapers, communing an Germany's answer, point out that it is difficult to determine whether the note emanates from the German people or a criminal government. ...

    Article : 611 words
  11. NEW CRUSADERS.

    Travelling over the mountains of Lebanon to Baalbek, the ruined Heliopolis of the Greeks and Romans, where stand vast decaying monuments of Paganism, again we everywhere found ...

    Article : 500 words
  12. MAX AND THE KAISER.

    The Rotterdam correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" writes:--"I learn from a well-informed source that Prince Max's resignation is probable, and that ...

    Article : 222 words
  13. OFFICIAL REPORTS.

    The following official reports deal with all the operations on the West front:--SIR DOUGLAS HAIG--Sunday, 12.65 p.m.--East of the Scheldt Canal ...

    Article : 633 words
  14. FRENCH OPINION.

    A message from Paris says that the German reply constitutes a capitulation. President Wilson will be the first to recognise that Marshal Foch is the sole judge of ...

    Article : 241 words
  15. ACROSS THE SELLE.

    Mr. Philip Gibbs ("Daily Chronicle"), describing the brilliant feat of the New Zealanders in forcing the crossing of the River Selle, says that in order to cover the retreat and to ...

    Article : 415 words
  16. CANDID ADMISSION OF DEFEAT.

    English diplomatic circles consider that Germany's reply constitutes a candid admission of defeat, and entitles the Allies to demand a full and unconditional surrender, like that ...

    Article : 300 words
  17. LABOR PARTY POLITICS.

    At the last meeting of the executive of the Australian Labor party, reports were submitted in reference to candidates for parliamentary and municipal seats. These were in brief ...

    Article : 188 words
  18. VARIOUS VIEWS.

    In a speech at London, Lord Denbigh discussed Germany's request for an armistice. "The Crown Prince's army being in difficulties at Laon," he said, "the Germans have ...

    Article : 302 words
  19. NISH TAKEN.

    A Servian official message received at 3.40 p.m. yesterday says:--After hard fighting we occupied the whole of the S[?]lichevitza Mountain and reached ...

    Article : 175 words
  20. THROUGH SYRIA.

    BEYROTT, October 9.--Of all the scones in the war that I have witnessed nothing impressed me more than the extraordinary demonstrations of welcome accorded the infantry ...

    Article : 397 words
  21. TRYING ORDEAL.

    Mr. P. Halse, a New Zealander, had a remarkable escape from the Leinster. Mr. Halse is paralysed in the right arm. When the first torpedo exploded a friend placed a lifebelt ...

    Article : 116 words
  22. "MUST POSSESS HAMBURG "

    MELBOURNE, Monday.--Speaking at a civic reception at the Town Hall, General Pau said they could see now the dawn of victory. Victory must come promptly, but it must be ...

    Article : 153 words
  23. SOLDIERS' DEPENDENTS' APPEAL.

    Subscriptions are still being received by the hon. treasurers of the Soldiers' Dependents' Fund (Sir John Russell French, Sir T. A. Dibbs, and Ald. R. W. Richards). The totals in hand ...

    Article : 126 words
  24. AMERICA'S SECOND ARMY.

    An official wireless message received by the American Consul-General in Sydney states:--A press despatch from Verdun reports:--The second American army has come into being, ...

    Article : 61 words
  25. OTRANTO DISASTER.

    Following on the collision that resulted in the sinking of the Otranto and the loss of 431 lives, the soldiers stood stiffly to attention on the docks at the command of their officers, ...

    Article : 256 words
  26. GREAT FOREST FIRES.

    A message from Duluth (Minnesota) states that forest fires have wiped out Colquet and other towns. Between 200 and 500 deaths are reported. ...

    Article : 37 words
  27. ESCAPING TO CHINA.

    A Japanese communique, despatched to London from Tientsin, says:--General Semenolf carried out a converging movement from Blagovetschenk. The Japanese, ...

    Article : 48 words
  28. WHAT MR. WATT AWAITS.

    MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Acting-Prime Minister said today that he had not received any official news regarding Germany's acceptance of President Wilson's terms. ...

    Article : 68 words
  29. SIR WILLIAM BROUN DEAD.

    Sir William Broun, 10th Baronet of that line, died yesterday at his residence at Manly. Deceased was a well-known grazier in the west and the north-west of this State. ...

    Article : 95 words
  30. GUARDING PRESIDENT WILSON.

    The man Boone, who rushed at President Wilson during the Victory Loan parade, has been detained on a charge of disorderly conduct. ...

    Article : 101 words
  31. GENERAL CABLES.

    President Poincare, at Paris, received M. Vobizelos, the Greek Premier and War Minister. Sixteen hundred deaths from influenza have ...

    Article : 107 words
  32. MR. HUGHES AND SIR JOSEPH COOK.

    MELBOURNE, Monday.--In view of the new development in the war situation and the possibility of more definite peace negotiations or offers requiring the attention of the Allied ...

    Article : 130 words
  33. ICELAND VOLCANO ACTIVE.

    A message from Iceland states that the famous volcano, Katla, is in violent eruption, after 58 years. The flames are rising thousands of feet above the glacier-clad mountain. The ...

    Article : 43 words
  34. RECRUITING TO GO ON.

    Mr. Orchard, Minister for Recruiting, yesterday sent the following telegram to the New South Wales Recruiting Committee:--The organising of the voluntary ...

    Article : 127 words
  35. PRICE OF FRUIT TO BE FIXED.

    MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Federal Government has decided to fix a maximum price for fruit used by jam factories. An announcement to this effect was made ...

    Article : 54 words
  36. BALKAN STATES CONFERENCE.

    The Premier of Greece (M. Venizelos) and M. Pashitch (Premier of Servia) have arrived in London to take part in an important conference on Balkan affairs. ...

    Article : 34 words
  37. OPERATIONS IN THE AIR.

    Sir Douglas Haig, reporting at 10.25 p.m. on Sunday, says:--Rain and thick mist impeded flying. Our low fliers dropped 2¾ tons of bombs. ...

    Article : 36 words
  38. SPAIN TAKES ENEMY SHIPS.

    The Paris "Temps" states that Spain has decided to seize 15,000 tons af German shipping, as compensation for submarined Spanish vessels. ...

    Article : 28 words
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