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  2. NEWS AND NOTES.

    Mail for the Eastern States.—To-morrow morning, at 9.15, mails for the Eastern States, New Zealand, etc., to be forwarded by the Warilda, will close at the G.P.O. In ...

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  3. WAR AND UNEMPLOYMENT DISTRESS RELIEF FUND.

    £ s. d. Previously acknowledged 6,378 16 6 Personsn who desire to subseribe to this fund are requested to send their ...

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  4. EUROPEAN WAR.

    Rear-Admiral Beatty's account of the victory won by his squadron in the North Sea adds little to the reports received previously; although, according to a prisoner's statement, the sinking of the light crusier Kolberg is to be added to the losses of the enemy. The disablement of the Lion's engines deprived the British squadron of victory on a considerably greater scale, as the flagship was in the van when the Admiral's flag had to be transferred to the Princess ...

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  5. SECOND EDITION.

    The "Echo de Paris" states that Turkey has failed to settle with Italy over the Hodeidah outrage, committed some weeks ago, in accordance with her promise. In ...

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  6. PRESIDENT WILSON'S CONGRATULATIONS.

    President Wilson congratulated the Kaiser on his birthday, expressing cordial wishes for his welfare. The Republican Press ask if this is a breach of the neutrality of the ...

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  7. THE "SCRAP OF PAPER."

    Sir Edward Grey's statement dealing with von Bethmann Hollweg's explanation of the "scrap of paper" phrase, traverses the Imperial Chancellor's statement ...

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  8. THE DACIA'S INSURANCE.

    The merchant ship Dacia was bought for £30,000, which was considerably under her value. She was insured at Hamburg by her owner for £10,000 with the stipulation ...

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  9. GERMAN PHOSPHOROUS SHELLS.

    The Academy of Medicine has investigated the use of phosphorous in German shells which has caused necrosis (gangrene) in many wounded soldiers. It is reported ...

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  10. IMPERIAL TRADE.

    Earl Crewe, Secretary of State for India, has informed Sir George Reid that India is unable to promise the other Dominions preferential treatment in the purchase of ...

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  11. GERMAN CORN MONOPOLY.

    The opinion is generally held that the German Government in confiscating the wheat supplies may now be regarded as the sole importer of wheat as far as Germany ...

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  12. BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

    We have received the following contributions towards the Belgian Relief Fund:— £ s. d. Previously acknowledged 5,939 5 11 ...

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  13. YESTERDAY'S SECOND EDITION.

    Captain E. W. Bean, the official reporter with the First Australian Expeditionary Force, telegraphing from Cairo at 1.20 p.m. to-day, says:— ...

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  14. BEEF FOR THE ARMY.

    Owing to the war and the drought there is an unprecendented demand on freezing space for the purposes of export. Contractors for army supplies of beef for the Allies ...

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  15. ENGLISHMEN IN BELGIUM.

    The German military authorities recently ordered all Englishmen in Belgium to be transferred to Germany. Some managed to escape to Holland, but the majority ...

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  16. HELP FROM ENGLAND.

    Arrangements have been made, through the Bank of England, to advance Roumania £5,000,000 against Roumanian Treasury bills. ...

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  17. AT SEA.

    Rear Admiral Sir David Beatty, describing the North Sea engagement, states:— At 7.30 a.m. the British destroyers sighted four battle cruisers, six light cruisers, and ...

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  18. AERIAL WARFARE.

    Two aeroplanes, flying near Johannisthal, Prussia, collided. Three aviators, including two officers, were killed. ...

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  19. WORKMEN AND THE WAR.

    During his visit to New South Wales Senator Pearce, the Minister for Defence will cover a good deal of ground (says the Sydney "Daily Telegraph"). ...

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  20. THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE.

    The Russians operating north-east of Gumbinnen, in East Prussia, have resumed the aggressive. They advanced from Pilkallen in the direction of Tilsit, driving ...

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  21. SOME FANTASTIC STORIES.

    Fantastic stories of British reverses have been officially circulated in Palestine, and fireworks displays have taken place at Jerusalem "to celebrate the occupation of Suez." ...

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  22. RAID ON ESSEN.

    A telegram from Berlin denies that any aerial raid was made by the Allies on the Krupp works at Essen. ...

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  23. THE FIRST CONTINGENT.

    In connection with No. 2 and No. 3 reinforcement companies, which will be utilised to keep up the strength of the 11th (Western Australian) Infantry Battalion at ...

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  24. NEW GUINEA EXPEDITION

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) to-day made available for publication an exhaustive report which he had received from Colonel Holmes, who commanded the ...

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  25. BATTLE OF KASARGAN.

    Habil Pasha, commander of the 11th Turkish Army Corps, has been executed at the instance of Enver Bey, for blundering at Kasargon. ...

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  26. BRITISH ITEMS.

    Lord Methuen, in a letter to the "Times," urged that legislation be enacted to provide for compulsory cadet training. ...

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  27. EGYPT'S MENACE.

    Much activity is prevailing along the Suez Canal. Troops and warships are assembling. It is semi-officially stated that a British reconnaisance resulted in ...

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  28. THE LIGHT HORSE.

    On Tuesday next the Light Horse regiment will vacate their camp at Rockingham and will take up their quarters at Claremont. They will proceed by road, and will ...

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  29. NEW ZEALAND FUND.

    A consignment of eggs arrived by the Ionic in good condition. They are to be sold for the benefit of the New Zealand Contingents' Fund. ...

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  30. THE CITIZEN FORCES.

    The latest issue of the "Commonwealth Gazette" contains the notification of the following military appointments in Western Australia:— ...

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  31. THE COMMONWEALTH.

    At a meeting of the Federal Executive Council to-day the following appointments were approved:— To be Chaplains of the fourth class in ...

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  32. THE BLUCHER'S DESTRUCTION.

    According to the "Daily Mail" the battle-cruiser New Zealand rammed the Blucher and crushed her decks and demolished her guns, while the Tiger's 15.5-inch guns swept ...

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  33. EMBARGO ON CAPITAL ISSUES.

    A small advisory committee of bankers has been appointed to assist the Treasury in connection with the embargo upon capital issues ...

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  34. GENERAL NEWS.

    The "Courant" says that Colonel Von Debrock, commander of the German forces in German South-West Africa, has died of wounds caused by an explosion which took ...

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  35. YORKSHIRE MINERS.

    The miners of West Yorkshire will formally tender three weeks' notice during the ensuing week. Unless amicable arrangements are made in the interim 38,000 ...

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  36. FRANCE AND BELGIUM.

    Last evening's communique stated:—"The Germans on Monday lost at least two battalions east of Ypres and at Givenchy, between La Bassee and Bethune and ...

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  37. TURKISH ADVANCE ON SUEZ.

    The Athens correspondent of the "Daily News" states that the Turks are preparing to advance on the Suez Canal in three lines; the first near the coast, the second ...

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  38. VICTORIA.

    A number of Syrians resident in the Commonwealth, despite their hatred of the Turk and their loyalty to Great Britain, have been interned because of their ...

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  39. HERO OF THE ANTARCTIC.

    A site has been chosen in the grounds of Greenwich hospital for the memorial to Captain Scott, the Antarctic hero. ...

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  40. DUTCH NEUTRALITY.

    Dutch resentment against Zeppelins flying over Holland is increasing. Dutch troops are singing "Its' a long, long way to Tipperary." German brutality in ...

    Article : 77 words
  41. THE SUEZ CANAL.

    It is reported that merchantmen have been ordered to enter the Suez Canal in convoys. The crews and passengers are instructed to keep below as much as ...

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  42. THE MEXICAN MUDDLE.

    The Provisional President (Garza) has evacuated the capital, and Carranza's followers are threatening to enter with a large army. Hundreds of people are ...

    Article : 60 words
  43. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 119 words
  44. Advertising

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  45. THE BALKANS.

    German advices from Sofia state that Roumania has informed Bulgaria that her military preparations are not directed against Bulgaria, and that she will not be ready for ...

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  46. THE KAISER'S BIRTHDAY.

    The Kaiser's birthday was celebrated quietly at Berlin. After a religious service had been held, the Kaiser, in a short speech exhorted the officers of the German ...

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  47. THE TEACHING PROFESSION.

    The New Zealand women teachers who have been exchanging posts for the year with London teachers, state that the hours of work here are 25 per cent. longer than ...

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  48. ENEMY'S ATTACK REPULSED.

    Fighting near La Dassee continues in favour of the Allies. The German attack at Bethune, which was carried out in massed formation, was met by a devastating fire. ...

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