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  2. Near East.

    The London "Daily Telegraph's" Athens correspondent declares that a reliable military correspondent's uncensored letter describes the situation in ...

    Article : 223 words
  3. The Balkans.

    A Sofia telegram reports that Tupektchieff, ex-leader of the Bulgarian bands and promoter of the Turco-Bulgarian Entente, has been assassinated. ...

    Article : 31 words
  4. British Front.

    An enemy mine did some damage to a portion of a small salient in our trenches; We carried out a successful bombardment of the trenches north of Ypres. ...

    Article : 37 words
  5. NOTES ON THE WAR

    If we could place any reliance on Athens news, that in to-day's cables regarding the outlook in Turkey would be very pleasant reading. It points to ...

    Article : 792 words
  6. Bombardment Renewed.

    A communique reports a violent canouade west of the Meuse, near Vaux and Damloup. A strong enemy reconnaisance in Haudiomont Wood has been ...

    Article : 169 words
  7. FEELING IN GERMANY.

    The German Foreign Affairs Committee assembles on Wednesday, endeavouring to interview Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg to discuss the war. Dr. von. ...

    Article : 170 words
  8. PACKAGES OF "SWEETS."

    Enemy aeroplanes dropped packages of "sweets" at Ravenna and Codigero. When analysed they were proved to contain bacilli for infectious diseases. ...

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  9. HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    In view of the introduction of the army estimates and the expectation that Sir Edward Grey would make a statement regarding Portugal, the House of ...

    Article : 130 words
  10. The Russians.

    A communique reports that on the Riga front intense fighting is in progress south of Lake Babitt, and Lettish detachments forced the enemy's barrier, ...

    Article : 46 words
  11. WITHDRAWAL FROM GALLIPOL

    For services in connection with the withdrawal from Gallipoli, Generals Altham, Byng, and Godley have been made Commanders of Bath, K.C.B., and ...

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  12. TURKISH WAR MINISTER.

    It is persistently reported that Ismail Haki, President of the Commercial Administration, has been appointed Turkish Minister of War. ...

    Article : 27 words
  13. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS.

    Replying to Sir J. Walton, Mr. H. J. Tennant (Under Secretary for War) said conscientious objectors would be organised for the relief of combatants. ...

    Article : 48 words
  14. MR. HUGHES.

    Right Hon. W. M. Hughes, K.C., Prime Minister for Australia, inspected the Australian soldiers at Horse Ferry-road. When motoring from his hotel he ...

    Article : 213 words
  15. POSITION AT TREBIZOND.

    According to the "Neahellas," the Goeben, eluding the Russian fleet, handed a number of German officers and guns at Trebizond. ...

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  16. SINN FEINERS.

    The police searched the houses of prominent Sinn Femers in Cork, in the South of Ireland, and seized a quantity of revolvers and ammunition. ...

    Article : 52 words
  17. DISTINCTION FOR TASMANIANS

    For conspicuous gallantry Military Crosses have been conferred on Captain Charles Barber, of the 3rd Field Company of Engineers. With a few men ...

    Article : 213 words
  18. PORTUGAL'S ENTRY.

    Sir Edward Grey, in a statement regarding Portugal's entry into the war, said if Portugal were entirely neutral without an alliance with any ...

    Article : 130 words
  19. ENGLISH WAR CORRESPONDENT

    Mr. Frederic Villiers, the veteran war correspondent, is a passenger by the P.M.S. Khiva, which arrived this evening. He has come out to deliver a ...

    Article : 153 words
  20. RIOTS IN GERMANY.

    The "Corriere Della Sera" says the German failure at Verdun has caused disturbances in Berlin, Dresden, and Frankfort. Machines guns were used ...

    Article : 35 words
  21. DEPRESSION IN BAVARIA.

    Depressing rumours lave reached Munich regarding the enormous Bavarian losses at Verdun. The War Minister, in a speech in the Chamber, declared ...

    Article : 49 words
  22. SYSTEM OF AIR DEFENCES.

    In introducing the estimates, Mr. Tennant made a detailed statement regarding the system of air defences. He said the scale of defences agreed upon ...

    Article : 147 words
  23. AERIAL COMBATS.

    The German communiques for the last four days have not even mentioned the Verdun section of the batle front. Nevertheless, the French staff is undecided, ...

    Article : 70 words
  24. A REMARKABLE SCENE.

    The scene was re markable. The Australians, who were drawn up in square formation, in the court yard, included many wounded, several of whom bore on ...

    Article : 100 words
  25. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.

    Miss Ivy (Wilson, of Welman-street, Launceston, who was among the many who forwarded "billies" to the front at Christmas time, has received a ...

    Article : 343 words
  26. LIEUTENANT EVANS.

    There will be general satisfaction at the high distinction earned by the young Tasmanian soldier, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Evans, of Brisbane-road. ...

    Article : 345 words
  27. The Italians.

    A communique reports:—We renewed successful infantry attacks on the Sabobine slopes between San Michele and San Martino to the cast of Monfalcone. ...

    Article : 72 words
  28. CONFIDENT OF VICTORY.

    Mr. Tennant read the following message from General Sir Douglas Haig:—"The requirements of food, forage, clothing, and equipment transport have ...

    Article : 155 words
  29. OTHER ENGAGEMENTS.

    Mr. Hughes lunched with the London editors, and conferred with Sir Kenneth Anderson; discussed the foreign situation with Sir Arthur Nicolson; and the ...

    Article : 64 words
  30. ENEMY REPORT.

    An Austrian communique says big fighting is developing in Isonzo. Large enemy forces attacked, but were everywhere repulsed. We repelled seven ...

    Article : 38 words
  31. MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

    The monthly meeting of the board of management of the Mechanics' Institute was held on Tuesday evening, the president (Mr. F. R. Unsworth) in the chair. ...

    Article : 304 words
  32. AN INTERVIEW.

    When interviewed by Mr. Harold Begbie, of the "Daily Chronicle," Mr. Hughes sketched the evolution of the Labour party. He said:—"We used to dream of ...

    Article : 284 words
  33. ITALY AND GERMANY.

    The "Berliner Tageblatt" declares that Italy's declaration of war against Germany is imminent. ...

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  34. THE DERBY SCHEME.

    Proceeding, Mr. Tennant said the Government was taking energetic steps to carry out its pledge that unmarried men should go ...

    Article : 141 words
  35. CAMPAIGN IN EGYPT.

    Our forces, under General Peyton, will occupy Colluh to-day. The Senussi's camp at Mesad is reported to be unoccupied, and opposition is not expected, ...

    Article : 106 words
  36. IN THE THICK OF THE STRUGGLE.

    In a recent letter from his brother in London, Mr. E. H. Lamb has received good news of three of his nephews at the front—two on land and one on sea. ...

    Article : 137 words
  37. GERMAN EXCHANGE.

    There been a sensational decline of the German Exchange to 71 7-8. The "Herald" says the decline continues, despite the Gorman financiers' efforts to ...

    Article : 51 words
  38. EXCHANGE OF PRIONERS.

    Mr. Tennant added that arrangements were being made for the exchange of all British prisoners in Turkey. ...

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  39. AGGRESSIVE AIR POLICY.

    Mr. Billing advocated a more aggressive air policy. Mr. Balfour should order that all the existing material should be employed in raiding the enemy ...

    Article : 41 words
  40. SECURITIES DETAINED.

    Great Britain is detaining securities sent from Germany to neutrals for sale on German account, the object being to counteract the German policy of ...

    Article : 81 words
  41. MR. ASQUITH.

    Right Hon. H. H. Asquith, K.C. (Prime Minister) is suffering from bronchial catarrh, and will not be able to attend the sitting of the House of ...

    Article : 33 words
  42. NEW ZEALAND WOUNDED.

    Eighty-four wounded New Zealanders were welcomed and presented with fruit and other gifts before resailing. ...

    Article : 21 words
  43. NEWSPAPER REFERENCE.

    According to the "Evening Standard," the country is disapointed with Mr. Asquith's lukewarmness towards the Paris conference. It says Mr. Hughes would be ...

    Article : 97 words
  44. Advertising

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  45. THANKS FOR TOBACCO.

    The women's branch of the Liberal League was a generous contributor to the tobacco fund for the troops, and has received an acknowledgment from No. 2 ...

    Article : 46 words
  46. INHALE THE FUMES.

    Some fumes are poisonous, such' as German gas fumes, but the fumes which arise when a pinch of Corvisart's Inhalation for Asthma is burned, penetrate the lungs and ...

    Article : 68 words
  47. WOMEN DOCKERS.

    Leylands, shipowners, are employing fifty women as dockers, and the Liverpool union is protesting against the company's action. ...

    Article : 27 words
  48. NAVAL VOLUNTEERS.

    On Board the R.M.S. Shiva are a number of New Zealand naval volunteers. ...

    Article : 19 words
  49. LOTTERY BONDS.

    The Government has decided against the issue of lottery bonds. ...

    Article : 14 words
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