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  2. NOTES ON THE WAR

    Verdun has been termed the Thermopylae of France, and it is undoubtedly being defended as heroically as Leonidas and his Spartans defended the ...

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  4. MR. HUGHES.

    Right Hon. W. N. Hughes is slowly recovering strength, and is enjoying the restful country life. It is expected he will soon be completely restored. He has ...

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  5. Heavy German Losses.

    A communique reports that the Germans, using liquid tire, attacked Couretes Wood, between Mort Homme (Dead Man's Hill) and Cumieres, but were ...

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  6. The Italians.

    A communique reports that by a methodical offensive we extended our ground on the heights northward of Riopogale and Redro Valley. Our infantry ...

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  7. Political Situation.

    The Premier (Hon. J. Earle) waited upon his Excellency the Governor this morning and handed in the resignation of Ministers. At the same time, he ...

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  8. MESOPOTAMIA.

    A communique asserts that the British suffered a fresh defeat at Felahie, and 3000 dead were counted in front of our lines. The British, after an hour and ...

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  9. LEAVE TAKING.

    Hun. J. Lyons, prior to relinquishing office as Treasurer, Minister for Education, and Minister for Railways, to-day met the heads and sub-heads and senior ...

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  10. SOUTH AFRICA'S ATTITUDE.

    On a Unionist motion urging the Government to discuss the post-war trade relations with the Imperial Government with a view to concerted action, General ...

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  11. The British.

    The "Bulletin des Armes," in an article on Great Britain's friendship, says the blood of British subjects has mingled everywhere on the west front with the ...

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  12. GENERAL TOWNSHEND WELL.

    A cablegram received in Capetown from Major-General Townshend on Friday says he is well, and expected that Kut-el. Amara would be relieved in the near ...

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  13. ENEMY FLOODING THE COUNTRY.

    Other messages regarding Mesopotamia received in London show the river is above the land level. It is believed the enemy is purposely flooding some areas. ...

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  14. PRUSSIAN MILITARISM.

    In his speech at the dinner to the French Parliamentarians, the Prime Minister said:— "The terms on which we will conclude peace are the ...

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  15. ATTACKS REPULSED.

    General Sir Douglas Haig reports:— We made a successful small raid on the enemy trenches at Richebourg-Lavous, killing 10 Germans. The enemy on ...

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  16. FIGHT AT DOUAUMONT.

    The "Petit Journal," in its description of the latest fighting at Douaumont, says a furious bombardment with heavy artillery was maintained the entire ...

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  17. ANZAC DAY.

    Brigadier General Sir Newton Moore addressed the parade of Australians on the Horseferry-road, and announced the men would participate with the New ...

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  18. GALLANT CANADIANS.

    It has now been established that the gallant fighting of the Canadians at St. Eloi, last week inflicted heavy enemy losses. ...

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  19. HOUSE OF COMMONS.

    Numerous questions were asked in the House of Commons relating to Australia. Sir A. D. Markham asked whether the Government had information ...

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  20. NATIONALISING DISTILLERIES.

    The "Evening News" says the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George is determined that the whisky distilleries shall be nationalised at the end of the war Larger ...

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  21. ENEMY'S REPORT.

    A communique reports that the French fruitlessly attacked north-east of Avo court, and three French counter-attacks, prepared by violent tire, upon Pepper Hill ...

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  22. SUBMARININGS.

    Germany answers the United States that the steamer Sussex was not at. tacked, but another vessel in the neighbourhood was torpedoed. Germany ...

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  23. MR. EARLE'S MEMORANDUM.

    The following memorandum has been left by the Premier (Mr. Earle) for his successor and colleagues:—Owing to the obvious need for improvement in the ...

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  24. EXCITEMENT IN GREECE

    Tremendous excitement prevails, being due to the statement of the "Temps" that the Entente had complained of Greece's breach of neutrality in selling ...

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  25. A STEAMER SUNK.

    The Swedish steamer Marjek has been sunk. No warning was given. ...

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  26. THE WRECKED TOROA

    The chief topic of conversation in the city yesterday was the wreek of the steamer Toroa off Rabbit Island on Tuesday evening, and much sympathy was ...

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  27. LOYALTY OF INDIA

    There is no falling off in the donations by the Indian Princes and noblemen to war funds. The latest gifts include the Rajah of Rajah, 40,000 rupees ...

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  28. SCENES IN THE REICHSTAG.

    Despite severe censoring, the facts of Saturday's Reichstag debate are leaking out. It transpires that when Dr. Liebknecht was speaking a number of ...

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  29. UNITED STATES.

    Mir. Lansing states that the British reply on the subject of the seizure is unsatisfactory. ...

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  30. ANTI-BRITISH PLOTS.

    The United States in a further note sent to Great Britain points out that Germans and Austrians are engaged in anti-British plots, intending to involve ...

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  31. AIR COMMITTEE.

    Lord Montaga of Beaulieu, speaking in Birmingham. said Lord Derby and himself had resigned from the air committee because they were powerless to ...

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  32. ALLOWED TO SAIL.

    France agreed that the Vulcain's guns were only for defensive purposes, and the vessel was therefore allowed to sail. ...

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  33. MANUFACTURE OF BOMBS.

    Charles von Kleist, Ernest Becker, Captain Otta Wolpert, and Captain Enno Bode (superintendent of the Hamburg. Amerika piers at Hoboken have been ...

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  34. NEW RECRUITS.

    Mr. Asquith informed a deputation of married men that the Government was resolved on an equitable, if not a generous spirit, to make pecuniary ...

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  35. THE NEW MINISTRY.

    There is very little to say in connection with the political situation, further than it is stated hat Mr. Shields is not likely to be Attorney-General, and ...

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  36. NEW TAXATION.

    In the House of Commons the Right Hon. E. S. Montage (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster) announced the Government had withdrawn the railway ...

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  37. ENEMY TRADE MARKS.

    With regard to the suspension of enemy trade marks, which was notified in the Commonwealth Gazette" of January 12, the Acting Attorney-General (Mr. ...

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  38. MILITARY SERVICE ACT.

    Sir Edward Carson, in the House of Commons gave notice of motion to amend the Military Service Act to secure as far as possible equality of sacrifice ...

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  39. NOTEWORTHY HONOUR.

    His Majesty the King has conferred the rank and status of a first-class Chief of the Bombay Presidency for life on Aga Khan, with a salute of eleven guns. ...

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  40. REVOLT IN CHINA.

    The province of Chekiang has proclaimed an independence. Chenchximes, an agitator, who vas notorious in the revolution of 1913, has ...

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  41. MATCH MANUFACTURERS AGREE.

    As a result of a discussion with the Treasury and Customs officials, the match manufacturers have withdrawn their opposition to the tax, end resume deliveries ...

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  42. TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ACT

    Mr. W. H. Page, American Ambassador, has written to Sir Edward Grey protesting against the Trading with the Enemy Act, which is pregnant with the ...

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  43. SITUATION IN PORTUGAL

    The Cabinet has resigned owing to differences concerning the terms of amnestying for dictators. ...

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  44. A TRUCE DECLARED.

    The Government has consented to a truce to discuss terms with the southerners ...

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  45. SOUTH AFRICAN OFFER.

    Sir Joseph Robinson offered a very large sum to assist to despatch 50,000 South Africans to help Great Britain on the western front. He says:— "This ...

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  46. FORTUNATE DEFEAT.

    Sir Lionel Phillips, in a war address, said Admiral von Spee's defeat was fortunate, as he had intended to bombard Capetown. ...

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  47. STEAMER RANGATIRA.

    The Salvage Association reports that the position of the steamer Rangatira is unchanged. Refloating is very doubtful. ...

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  48. THE BLOCKADE

    The "Daily Mail" has entered a strong protest against the limpness of the blockade permitting enormous quantities of tobacco to enter Germany through ...

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  49. ANTI-GERMAN CAMPAIGN

    Domela Nieuwenhuis, a Socialist. who was formerly a democratic leader, is regaining his popularity by conducting an anti-German campaign against the ...

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  50. ABSOLUTE CONTRABAND.

    An order-in Council declares gold, silver, and paper money, and all negotiable instruments and realisable securities. absolute contraband ...

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  51. FINANCIAL.

    A dividend of 12 per cent. has been declared on the deferred stock of the P, and O. Company. ...

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