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  2. KING'S BIRTHDAY

    For two hours today a special holiday appeal for recruits was made simultaneously from seven widely scattered points of the city. ...

    Article : 409 words
  3. IN THE PUBLIC EYE

    Mr C. Loftus, an officer of the accountancy branch of the Education Department, who is to be married this week, has been presented with a case ...

    Article : 605 words
  4. ANZAC VOTE COUNTED

    As the result of the counting of the final batch of soldiers' votes, the return of Mr Hugh Sinclair, the retiring Ministerialist member for Moreton (Q.) ...

    Article : 225 words
  5. BIG SHIPPING MERGER

    According to a cablegram received by the agent of the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand here, the merger of a score of British Steamship ...

    Article : 91 words
  6. ARTILLERY PRESAGES ADVANCE

    Paris reports state that steady and intense artillery fire is proceeding from the Yser to St. Quentin, notably at Ypres, La Bassee, and Epehy (south of ...

    Article : 174 words
  7. CHILDREN REPEAT DISPLAY

    A physical culture display given by 3000 State school children a week ago resulted in £500 being obtained for the Education Department's ...

    Article : 143 words
  8. CANADA'S CADINET

    It has been decided by the Government that it will specify ten classes of men in the Conscription Bill, the ages ranging from 20 to 45. ...

    Article : 264 words
  9. JUTLAND BATTLE CELEBRATED

    The commodious London Opera House was crowded today when a thanksgiving service was held to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of ...

    Article : 115 words
  10. REPATRIATION CARNIVAL IS SUCCESS IN BRISBANE

    Held in aid of the Repatriation Fund, a sporting pageant today was favored by perfect weather. The procession was, perhaps, the greatest ...

    Article : 78 words
  11. "SPOILS TO THE VICTORS" HAS MODIFIED APPLICATION

    Although the American system of spoils to the victors is repudiated by the Australian politician, it has become customary for the political party ...

    Article : 394 words
  12. FIERCE FIGHTING YESTERDAY

    In a despatch received by the War Office this evening, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:-- There has been fierce fighting all ...

    Article : 348 words
  13. ATTEMPT TO PLACATE SPAIN

    It is understood that the German reply to the Spanish Note regarding the recent sinking of the steamer Patricio is extremely cordial. ...

    Article : 90 words
  14. NAVY DAY IN HOBART

    The King's Birthday was celebrated in Hobart as Navy Day, the proceeds being devoted equally to the provision of extra comforts for the men of the ...

    Article : 81 words
  15. MINISTER IS CRITICISED FOR SENDING RAILS TO FRONT

    Mr H. Cochrane, Minister for Railways, is being criticised for removing the rails from the National trans-continental railway to send them to ...

    Article : 101 words
  16. OLD ENGLISH FAIR ENDING

    After having, for three days, completely transformed the Melbourne Town Hall, the Old English Fair, with its quaint architecture of a past age, ...

    Article : 197 words
  17. TWENTY ANSWER APPEAL

    Lieutenant G.J.C. Dyett, organising secretary of the State Recruiting Committee of Victoria, stated this afternoon that at least 20 men had come forward ...

    Article : 49 words
  18. BALLARAT COLONELS HONORED

    Two Ballarat soldiers are included in the list of Birthday honors. Lieutenant-Colonel T. E. Victor Hurley, A.A.M.C., M.D., M.S., C.M.G., ...

    Article : 549 words
  19. MR. TUDOR HOWLED DOWN AT RECRUITING MEETING

    There were exciting scenes at the recruiting meeting held outside the Town Hall at lunch time today, Mr Frank Tudor, M.H.R., Leader of the ...

    Article : 462 words
  20. VALOR RECOGNISED

    It is announced that the Military Cross has been awarded to the following:-- AUSTRALIANS ...

    Article : 99 words
  21. NURSES ON STRIKE

    Nine nurses left Wagga Hospital in a body yesterday as a result of a dispute. The executive committee of the ...

    Article : 147 words
  22. ROBBED AT FOOTBALL MATCH

    Adding to the long list of recent cases of pocket-picking in and around Melbourne, two fresh complaints have been made to the police. ...

    Article : 117 words
  23. POLICE MAY BE RE=ORGANISED

    When dealing with the estimates for 1917-18, State Ministers will discuss the reorganisation of the Police Force, and incidentally the possible retirement of ...

    Article : 53 words
  24. WORKERS SEEK PEACE

    Eleven hundred delegates, 10 per cent of whom were women, attended the Socialist Convention at Leeds yesterday. ...

    Article : 195 words
  25. FAMOUS AIRMAN KILLED

    It is now stated by the War Office that the famous British airman, Captain Bail, who was recently reported missing, was killed on May 7. ...

    Article : 221 words
  26. SOLDIERS CHECK PIER FIRE

    In the few minutes which elapsed before the Port Melbourne fire brigade could answer the call to the new pier, this morning only the work of a [?] ...

    Article : 198 words
  27. HIS LIFE FOR THE CAUSE

    News has boon received of the death from wounds received in France of Lieut, A. R. Allan, 22 years, only son of Mrs and the late A. H. Allan, "St. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 97 words
  28. ATHLETE PLAYS GREAT GAME

    One of three brothers to enlist, Sergeant James Pugh, has been reported killed in action. He was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Pugh, of Traraigon, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 128 words
  29. NEW SCHOOL OPENED

    In the presence of a large attendance of district residents, Mr H. S. W. Lawson, Minister for Education, formally opened the new State school at ...

    Article : 151 words
  30. HIGHER PAY MAY BE GIVEN TO SOME WOMEN TEACHERS

    It is understood that Sir Alexander Peacock, the State Treasurer, and Mr H. S. W. Lawson, Minister for Education, are considering the question ...

    Article : 152 words
  31. SAILORS ENTERTAINED

    In the festivities that marked the celebration of King's Birthday, men of the mercantile marine in port were not overlooked. ...

    Article : 133 words
  32. GOVERNOR OF PETROGRAD IS SUPPORTER OF BRITAIN

    "The Times" correspondent at Petrograd says that General Polovtsoff, the new Governor of Petrograd, has arrived, and has began by visiting the ...

    Article : 103 words
  33. WOMAN PROPOSES BADGES FOR MEN NOT VOLUNTEERING

    That all men between the ages of 18 and 45 who have not volunteered should be compelled to wear a badge is the suggestion contained in a letter ...

    Article : 142 words
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