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  2. General Lucas

    The full story of Brigadier-General Lucas escape from the Sinn Fein prison has not yet been made available, but reports state that the prisoner managed ...

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  3. Archbishop Mannix

    Dr. Mannix has denied that he had advocated that Australia should attempt to create an independent republic. Australia has not the reason that ...

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  4. Russian Negotiations

    According to the United Press correspondent in London the Russian trade commissioners at Reval are returning to London and Washington. ...

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  5. Ireland

    Eight armed civilians disarmed 12 military police at midnight in College Green, Dublin. In a subsequent fight three soldiers and one civilian were injured. ...

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  6. Japanese Affairs

    The Japanese Government has received a communication from the United States, pointing out that the Americans are unable to recognise Japan's ...

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  7. Garden Party

    Mr. A. H. Ashbolt, Agent-General for Tasmania, and Mrs. Ashobolt entertained a large party of Anglo-Australians at a Tasmanian garden party at The Grove, ...

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  8. Poles Retreating

    The Chicago "Tribune" (Paris edition) states that a report from Berlin says that the poles are retreating on the whole line from Brest-Litovsk to Le[?] ...

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  9. NOT QUITE DESPERATE.

    The Franco-British military mission to Poland considers the Polish position is not quite desperate. It urges the immediate despatch of ammunition and ...

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  10. GENERAL CABLES.

    Forty-seven ex-service men and dependents and 21 civilian nominee immigrants sail by the Orsova for Victoria. ...

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  11. TRADE WITH SOVIET.

    The House of Commons read a third time the Oversea Trade Bill, providing for credits of £26,000,000 sterling to encourage exports to war-shattered ...

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  12. BILL ACCEPTED.

    After hearing M. Millerand's explanation of the Spa protocol the finance committee reversed its decision and accepted the Coal Credit Bill. ...

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  13. CALL FOR A TRUCE.

    The Freeman's Journal" states that its call for at truce is now the chief topic of conversation throughout Ireland. It claims that military intimation that ...

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  14. ADVANCE ON WARSAW.

    It is reported that Bolshevik advance cavalry are about forty miles from Warsaw. ...

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  15. BRODY EVACUATED.

    The Polsh military experts state that the Red forces are concentrated north and south of Brody, which has been evacuated. Lemberg must fall unless ...

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  16. MOST EFFECTIVE WEAPON.

    Addressing the Spanish pressmen at San Sebastian, Mr. Balfour declared that an economic blockade league was the most effective weapon against war. ...

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  17. ALLEGATION IN THE COMMONS.

    The Premier refused to reply to an allegation in the House of commons that he planned a Franco-British-German military alliance against Bolshevism, ...

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  18. REVOLT IN FORMOSA.

    It is reported that a native revolt has broken, out in Formosa, and the Japanese are preparing to, put down the movement. ...

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  19. OVERSEA SCOUTS.

    The King sent a welcoming message to oversea scouts attending at the Olympiad. ...

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  20. MINISTERIAL STATEMENT.

    Replying to Mr. Asquith with regard to the Boulogne conference, Mr. Lloyd George emphasised in the House of Commons that the allies were completely ...

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  21. POLES CROSS FRONTIER.

    The Germans are negotiating for the disarmament of 2000 Poles who crossed the frontier. ...

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  22. MILITARY HELD UP.

    A large armed party held up two military motor lorries, conveying troops from Macroom to Bantry, in a wild desolate district, by a surprise attack. ...

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  23. CREDIT VOTED.

    The Upper House at The Hague unanimously voted credit to Germany of 200,000,000 florins, ...

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  24. THE MIKADO'S CONDITION.

    Baron Okuma announced that the Emperor had received him, and he (Baron Okuma) found the Emperor reduced in weight, but his condition had ...

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  25. WARSAW PESSIMISTIC.

    Although, according to a Warsaw message, the Polish Parliamentarians had arranged to cross the lines on Friday night, there is no news that the ...

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  26. THE ARCHBISHOP SAILS.

    Dr. Mannix left New York on the Baltic. Thousands of admirers wildly demonstrated in the dock, Mr. de Valera did not sail., ...

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  27. ECONOMIC AGREEMENT.

    The French and Hungarian Governments are negotiating for an economic agreement. ...

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  28. A PITCHED BATTLE.

    Irish volunteers had conflict with the police and military at Bruree, Co. Limerick, and a pitched battle ensued. Five deaths occurred, including soldiers. Many ...

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  29. CONTROVERSY INEVITABLE.

    Considerable controversy is inevitable in the event of the Government resorting to the war-time defence realm regulations to prevent Dr. Mannix ...

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  30. OILFIELD COUNTRIES.

    It is understood that representations will be made to Great Britain and France regarding equal opportunity for American citizens in the development ...

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  31. BUDGET ADOPTED.

    The House of Peers adopted the B[?]get, including appropriations for the navy and army, extensions. ...

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  32. UNKNOWN DESTINATION.

    General Lucas was taken to Tipperary and later left that town in a motor car, escorted by two armoured cars, for an unknown destination. ...

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  33. Prince in Brisbane

    After memorable days of bright sunshine and ardent loyalty in the capital the Prince left the Central station foe Ipswich on Saturday morning. It was a ...

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  34. ARRANGEMENTS AT QUEENSTOWN.

    The chairman of the Queenstown council, when interviewed regarding the arrangements for the public welcome of Dr. Mannix, said:—We do not intend ...

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  35. SINN FEIN DESPATCHES.

    The London police arrested a young woman carrying Sinn Fain despatches, to which the authorities attach great importance. ...

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  36. DIET ADJOURNS.

    The Diet had adjourned. The former Minister for Justice (Baron Ozaki) accused the Majority party of stiffing liberty of speech. ...

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  37. INFORMATION REFUSED.

    The military refuse all information regarding the general's escape. ...

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  38. THE NEW BILL.

    In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law announced that a bill dealing with disorders in Ireland would be introduced and passed on August 5. ...

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  39. EMIGRATION TO VENEZUELA.

    The Venezuelan Minister at Tokio said:—"My mission is to encourage Japanese emigration to Venezuela, where labour for agriculture is needed. ...

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  40. ABLE TO LEND.

    Mr. Williams, Comptroller of Currency at Washington, states that the Federal reserve system is in a position to lend 2,500,000,000 dollars, thus there is no ...

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  41. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

    Mr. Christensen, the Presidential nominee of the Farmer-Labour party, announces in New York that the party intends to make a strong bid for the Irish ...

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  42. SITUATION IN CALIFORNIA.

    Mr. Swope, a member of the Congressional committee investigating the Japanese situation in California, stated:—"The United States has reached a ...

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  43. ABOLITION OF CONSCRIPTION.

    The Berlin Reichstag passed the third reading of a bill abolishing conscription. ...

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  44. APPROVAL OF SPA PROPOSALS.

    M. Millerand scored a signal victory in securing the French Senate's approval of the Spa proposals, under which a loan to Germany is advocated in order to ...

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  45. A PRESS COMMENT.

    The "Spectator" in a trenchant article recalls Dr. Mannix's activities in Australia. Referring to the honour the Vatican contemplates giving Dr. Mannix, ...

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  46. OBITUARY

    Vice Admiral Napier, commander of the North-American station, has succumbed at Hamilton (Bermuda) to enteric fever. ...

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  47. PREVIOUS DESPATCHES.

    Besides the despatch to Russia read by Mr. Lloyd George in the House of Commons, the text is published of the previous despatch of July 26, in which ...

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  48. OPINIONS IN AMERICA.

    Baron Okuma stated that opinions more or less bold and hurtful to Japan's sensitiveness may be openly ventilated in America. This is due to the great ...

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  49. CONSUMPTION OF WOOL.

    The Department of Agriculture at Washington announces that the June consumption of wool was 46,000,000lb., which is 17,000,000lb. below the average ...

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  50. BANK HOLIDAY EXODUS

    Remarkable scenes were witnessed at the London railway stations, the Bank Holiday exodus exceeding all expectations. It is suggested in some quarters ...

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  51. JONES' SHIPPING LAW.

    The Osaka Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution declaring that the Jones Shipping Act is economic imperialism, and tantamount to an economic war ...

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  52. FATHER O'DONNELL

    The Rev. Father O'Donnell has sailed for America, by the s. Imperator for New York, en route to Tasmania. ...

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  53. VATICAN SURPRISED.

    According to the United Press Rome correspondent, the Vatican has expressed surprise at Dr. Mannix's pro-Irish talk, as he is expected to refrain from politics. ...

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  54. REVOLUTIONARY SITUATION.

    M. Lenin, in a speech delivered at the meeting of the Third Internationale, considered that any policy except one bound un with terror and violence would ...

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  55. WEAKNESS IN STEAMSHIP CHARTER.

    A feature of the economic depression in Japan is the weakness of the steamship charter market. About fifteen large ocean-going ships are idle at Kobe ...

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  56. Price Fixing

    The federal price-fixing activities, which have extended over a period of more than four years, ceased at midnight on Saturday. ...

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  57. MR. DE VALERA.

    The chairman of the Council of "Irish Vigilance Society of Great Britain said that when Dr. Mannix arrives he will be accompanied by ...

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  58. TURKISH TREATY

    The Turkish delegates have arrived in Paris to sign the treaty. ...

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  59. Poem on "Gallipoli"

    The Rupert Brooke literary prize of 25 guineas, which was instituted last year by the Old Collegians' Association of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, ...

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  60. COUNCILS FOR KOREA.

    Official decrees have been issued at Seoul creating provincial, municipal, and village advisory councils for Korea. This is considered a preliminary step ...

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  61. ITALY TO BE REPRESENTED.

    It is understood that Italy has signified her intention of being represented at the London conference with the Bolsheviks. ...

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  62. AMERICAN WARSHIPS.

    It is stated by the "New York Times" Washington correspondent that a United States cruiser and six destroyers have been ordered to proceed to Turkish ...

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  63. FRENCH ACTIVE IN SYRIA

    As a result of the French action in Syria, it is feared that the Arabs will proclaim a holy war, The downfall of Emir Feisul at Damascus may be the ...

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  64. EX-SERVICEMEN PROTEST.

    Australian ex-servicemen in New York strongly resenting Dr. Mannix's attacks on Mr. Hughes, are sending protests to the newspapers point[?]g out that the ...

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  65. Assassination

    An armed party shot the Tight Hon. Frank Brooke at midday in his office in Dublin. The assassins escaped. The deceased was a friend of. Field-Marshal ...

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  66. GIVING MONEY AWAY

    Consternation has been caused at Mitcham by an Australian soldier named Frederick Richard Bivano wandering in the village giving away money. He gave ...

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  67. DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.

    It is reported that a large number of the crew of the Baltic declared they would not man the ship if Dr. Mannix were permitted aboard, while the ...

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  68. Midshipmen for Renown

    Under an agreement existing between the Imperial and Australian authorities, at number of Australian midshipmen are sent to the Royal Navy for training each ...

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  69. PERSIAN NEWS

    An investigation into the recent revolt on the Euphrates shows that several Persians have been inciting the tribesmen in Mesopotamia. The ...

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  70. Shop Assistants' Dispute

    At a mass meeting of the Shop Assistants Union this afternoon, the Trades Hall disputes committee reported that further negotiations with the employers ...

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  71. FRENCH "BLUEBEARD"

    It seems probable that the long-drawn-out magisterial enquiry into charges concerning the murders of, more than a dozen women by the "Bluebeard" Landru ...

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  72. TROOPS AND FIELD GUNS.

    A transport landed a large contingent of troops and several field guns at Queenstown. ...

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  73. TRANSFERENCE TO DUBLIN.

    The National Catholic War Council announces it is rumoured in Rome that Dr. Mannix will be made a cardinal and probably be transferred to Dublin. ...

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  74. AN AMBUSH.

    Two military police were ambushed, disarmed, and seriously wounded near Shevesea. Their recovery is unlikely. ...

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  75. ORIGINAL PLAN.

    It is understood that Dr. Mannix intends to attempt to land in Ireland. His original plans contemplated a stay until November 1 in Ireland and then sailing ...

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  76. MAILS HELD UP.

    Riders held up the mail train from Sligo to Dublin, but failed to discover official correspondence. They seized petrol consigned to the military. ...

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  77. ABOUT PEOPLE.

    Senator J. D. Millen has been elected one of the Senate members of the public accounts committee. Mr. James Thorne sen.' of Waratah ...

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  78. STRIKES THREATENED.

    Dissensions amongst the crew continued. One faction said Dr. Mannix should travel as an honoured guest, while an equal number insisted that he should ...

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  79. BUILDINGS DESTROYED.

    Sinn Feiners wrecked the Orange Hall at Strangford, County Down, and tore the Union Jack to pieces. Three evacuated barracks were destroyed by fire ...

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  80. GUNBOAT SUNK.

    Teheran reports sow that the Persian artillery prevented three Bolshevik transports, supported by gunboats, landing troops on the Persian coast near ...

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  81. Victorian Revenue

    Figures made available on Saturday showed that the state revenue is still buoyant. During July £1,108,232 was received from all sources, being £275,374 ...

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  82. DRIVER AND GUARD.

    Masked men kidnapped the driver and guard of a train in County Monaghan, and another gang removed the mailbags from a train from Cork. ...

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  83. PARLIAMENT ENTERED

    Dissatisfied ex-soldiers made a disorderly demonstration, and, breaking through the cordon of police, entered the Chamber at Brussels during the ...

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  84. INDIAN NEWS

    The Government of India has been considering the question ,of establishing in Government factories and works committees consisting of men to represent ...

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  85. SCENE ON THE PIER.

    The wildest scene prevailed on the pier. Men shouted and waved the flags of the Irish Republic, and women screamed hysterically. The entire force ...

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  86. FORT BURNED DOWN.

    Armed masked men burned down Charletakont, a fort in Armagh. This ancient residence was used as a Government arsenal. ...

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  87. WONDERFUL DEMONSTRATION

    Sir A. Conan Doyle, on being entertained at luncheon prior to his departure on a lecturing tour in Australia and New Zealand, asked all who had ...

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  88. Musicians' Union

    It was recently decided by the Musicians' Union to take a ballot on the question of reinstating those members of the union who had been suspended ...

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  89. MANITOBA SCHOOLS

    The Privy Council has refused the Mennonites leave to appeal against the decision of the Canadian courts upholding the right of the Manitoba Government ...

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  90. BRITISH RIFLE TEAM

    The King deputed the Duke of York to receive the British rifle team at Buckingham Palace on August 10, prior to their departure for Australia. ...

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  91. THE ALBANIANS

    The. Albanians have seized Valona, and the Italian fleet is now bombarding the [?]tion ...

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  92. RECIPROCITY PROPOSED.

    Kamini Chanda, who moves a resolution in the Council of India in favour of reciprocity, is an elected member of the Council for Assamo. He is a lawyer, a ...

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