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  2. MILITARY SENSATION

    Major-General Frederick Barton Maurice, late Director of Military Operations on the Imperial General Staff has caused a sensation by writing an astonishing letter to the ...

    Article : 365 words
  3. THE WAR.

    The following official despatches have been issued:— London, May 7 (12.20 p.m.) (from Field-Marshal Haig).—"We captured a few ...

    Article : 405 words
  4. THE WAR AT SEA.

    The American steamship Tyler was torpedoed and sunk off the French coast on May 3. Eleven lives were lost. [The Tyler (3,900 tons) was built in 1913 ...

    Article : 57 words
  5. DARING ATTEMPT

    But for a noise made on the roof of the city lock-up early yesterday morning, which drew the attention of police officers and others, John Feldman and Edward ...

    Article : 399 words
  6. RED CROSS APPEAL.

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  7. CLERGYMEN AND THE WAR.

    The Presbyterian General Assembly of New South Wales to-day considered a report from the Home Mission Committee which stated that men were needed, young ...

    Article : 120 words
  8. ENEMY SUBMARINE SUNK.

    The Navy Department here announce that the American vessel Tidewater had an encounter recently with an enemy submarine in European waters, and that the ...

    Article : 43 words
  9. PROPOSAL BY MR. ASQUITH.

    Mr. Asquith has given notice of a motion requesting the appointment of a Select Committee of the House of Commons to investigate the Maurice affair. The ...

    Article : 503 words
  10. A CANADIAN SHIP.

    The first Canadian ship to sink a submarine has arrived here. It seems that she sighted the foe in European waters, and attempted to ram her when she fired ...

    Article : 54 words
  11. WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

    Major E. A. J. Croly, late 11th Battalion, A.I.F., is requested by the military authorities to communicate with District Headquarters Francies-street. ...

    Article : 147 words
  12. NEW MERCHANT TONNAGE.

    The Admiralty has issued a statement relating to the construction of merchant vessels. It shows that in the first three months of the year 1918 about 320,280 ...

    Article : 154 words
  13. THE CARPENTERING TRADE.

    The Court of Arbitration concluded the hearing yesterday of the application made by the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners for an amendment of the ...

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  14. GENERAL ITEMS.

    The Republic of Nicaragua (Central America) has declsred war against Germany. [The active army of Nicarague consists of 2,000 men. In time of war it may rise ...

    Article : 68 words
  15. DO YOU LOVE TRUTH.

    Many is said faith sought for her, Many with crossed hands sighed for her, But these, our brothers, fought for her. At life's dear peril wrought for her, ...

    Article : 858 words
  16. RUSSIA.

    Recruits for the new Red Army carried on May Day banners inscribed "Remember Brest Litovks!" It is clear that the Russian proletariat believes that the only ...

    Article : 98 words
  17. WAR CASUALTIES.

    Mrs. A. Mayo, of wood-street, Obsborne, has been notified that her husband, Private Tom Mayo, has been missing since April 1. Mrs. J. Cotter, of Lion Mill, has received ...

    Article : 345 words
  18. SOUTH AFRICA.

    Addressing his constituents in Smithfield, General J. B. M. Hertzog (leader of the Nationalist or Anti-Imperial Party in South Africa) declared that their enemies wished ...

    Article : 218 words
  19. PRESS OPINIONS.

    The "Daily Chronicle," in a leading article says:—"It is impossible to over-state the gravity of Major-General Maurice's letter. As Director of Military Operations he ...

    Article : 456 words
  20. CANADIAN FRONT EXTENDED.

    Reports received from the Canadian headquarters in France say that the Canadian army has taken over three more miles or front in the vicinity of Neuville Vitasse, ...

    Article : 43 words
  21. BRITISH CASUALTIES.

    The British casualties during the past week numbered about 38,600. ...

    Article : 15 words
  22. THE UKRAINE.

    General Skoropatski, in a manifesto proclaiming himself Hetman of all the Ukraine, says that the Central Powers will continue to fight for the Ukraine's security. ...

    Article : 191 words
  23. PRISONERS OF WAR.

    Corporal Haythorne (who was repatriated recently from Germany to Holland) says that he saw Australian prisoners carried in from their work behind the German ...

    Article : 83 words
  24. MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S ABSENCE.

    The "Morning Post" says that a disagreeable impression has been left on the House of Commons owing to Mr. Lloyd George not appearing to face the music ...

    Article : 71 words
  25. THE BALKANS.

    The British Admiralty authorities intercepted yesterday the following wireless German official message:—"The Bulgarians repulsed strong British detachments which ...

    Article : 32 words
  26. PRICE FIXING.

    It is understood that the Assistant Minister, Mr. Massy Greene, intends to call for a report on the whole question of price fixing. It is believed that the Minister is ...

    Article : 133 words
  27. AMERICA.

    A despatch received from the American headquarters in France says that the Germans made a heavy gas attack on the American troops in Picardy, and that the ...

    Article : 158 words
  28. BRITISH NEWS.

    According to the British Official Press Bureau, Mr. Winston Churchill (Minister for Munitions), in acknowledging the receipt of a patriotic resolution from the ...

    Article : 167 words
  29. THE DUAL MONARCHY.

    It is reported that the internal conditions in Austria and Hungary are critical, and that there have been a number of risings of a revolutionary nature The ...

    Article : 134 words
  30. ROUMANIA.

    The following Roumanian communique has been issued:—"The peace agreement between Roumania and Austria, Germany, Turkey, and Bulgaria was signed in ...

    Article : 43 words
  31. UNREST AMONG MINERS.

    A Cairns telegram states that a certain amount of unrest exists among the back country miners caused by disputes over awards. This has resulted in strikes at ...

    Article : 52 words
  32. RECENT STATEMENTS RECALLED.

    In the House of Commons on April 23 Mr. George Lambert asked if the Government could explain the failure of the Fifth Army, and whether the taking over of that ...

    Article : 196 words
  33. A TOWN BOMBARDED.

    According to a wireless German official message which was intercepted yesterday by the British Admiralty. Russian warships bombarded the harbour and establishments ...

    Article : 39 words
  34. WORK IN NORTH-WEST.

    Speaking with reference to the recent statement by the Honorary Minister (Mr. R. H. Underwood) respecting opportunities for employment in the Nor'-West, Mr. ...

    Article : 251 words
  35. COMMONWEALTH.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) referring to-day to the question of home defence and members of rifle clubs, said that the military authorities ...

    Article : 134 words
  36. ASSISTANT PROVOST MARSHAL.

    Twenty-five charges against Lieut. Colonel Mackay, Assistant Provost, Marshal in the western command, were heard in Westminster at a court-martial. The ...

    Article : 115 words
  37. SWITZERLAND.

    The Government of Switzerland notifies that it has received an American Note to the effect that America has challenged Germany to institute a grain blocked with ...

    Article : 39 words
  38. PALESTINE.

    Mr. W. T. Massey, the British official Press correspondent in Palestine reported from Jericho on Sunday:—"By dawn this morning operations east of the Jordan were ...

    Article : 848 words
  39. MACHINE GUN OUTPUT.

    The American production of machineguns is 500 a day. A maximum of 1,500 a day will probably be reached in November. ...

    Article : 28 words
  40. REFERENCES IN THE COMMONS.

    In the House of Commons yesterday Mr. Asquith asked if the attention of the Government had been called to Major-General Maurice's letter impugning the accuracy of ...

    Article : 522 words
  41. A NEW BULLET.

    The Washington correspondent of the New York "World" announces that an American scientist has invented a bullet which is capable of piercing the armour ...

    Article : 47 words
  42. SOLDIER-SUITORS' RECORDS.

    Mr. A. Rendall (Liberal M.P. for Thornbury, Gloucestershire), in an article in the London "Star," protests against the army regulations which prevent parents ...

    Article : 130 words
  43. LITHGOW SMALL ARMS FACTORY.

    About 50 men were re-engaged on Monday and Tuesday in the Small Arms Factory in Lithgow, and the process of recalling former employees is being continued. The ...

    Article : 121 words
  44. THE "WESTERN MAIL."

    This week's issue of the "Western Mail" will have a special attraction for sportsmen. In addition to a number of snapshots of the racing at the W.A.T.C. Red Cross ...

    Article : 355 words
  45. THE SEDITION BILL.

    The House of Representatives has passed the Sedition Bill. [A Washington cable message of May 6 said:—The Senate has passed the Sedition ...

    Article : 52 words
  46. AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.

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  47. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    The first sitting of the Royal Commission appointed by the State Ministry to inquire into and report on the dispute between the Victorian branch of the ...

    Article : 256 words
  48. WIRELESS NEWS.

    The following American wireless message has been received from Honolulu:— As the result of the successful trial trip of the first concrete steamer Faith at San ...

    Article : 212 words
  49. THE BRITISH COMMAND.

    The "Daily Chronicle" says that it is anticipated that General Sir William Robertson will succeed Viscount French as Commander-in-Chief of the British ...

    Article : 36 words
  50. INVALIDED OFFICERS.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) stated to-day that the reason why officers invalided to Australia are not returned to the front is owing to a cable received from ...

    Article : 326 words
  51. HEROES OF THE WAR.

    Brigadier-General Adrian Carton de Wiart, V.C., a Belgian, has just been wounded for the twelfth time, including twice in the Boer war. ...

    Article : 124 words
  52. Advertising

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