Since April 121,000 recruits have volunteered. The President's proclamation is designed to bring the regulars up to a war strength of 293,000. ...
Article : 35 wordsField-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports that our fire repulsed raiders south-ward of the Bapaume-Cambrai-road, and eastward of Laventie, and also the ...
Article : 77 wordsOne of the directions in which the United States can render the promptest and most effective aid to the allies is in turning out aeroplanes and training ...
Article : 1,392 wordsThe All-Russian Workmen's and Soldiers' Congress unanimously voted in favour of an immediate offensive by the Russian army ...
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Advertising : 968 wordsBaron Moucheur, the Belgian missioner, declares that, despite tie annihilation of Belgian trade and industry by Germany, and the systematic deportations, ...
Article : 65 wordsA communique reports that a German attack yesterday east of Vauxailion was most violent. It was preceded by a fierce bombardment, and was carried out ...
Article : 333 wordsA deputation from the conference of Victorian fruitgrowers, which on Thursday resolved to form a Victorian fruit pool, was introduced to-day by Sir ...
Article : 334 wordsM. Maklakos, leader of the Cadet party in the Duma, has been appointed Ambassador to Paris. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe New York newspapers enthusiastically welcome the Italian mission which visits New York on Thursday. The city is gaily bellagged. ...
Article : 23 wordsThe Military Union of Women Volunteers has issued a manifesto to the people, appealing to them to struggle their strongest against the enemy, whose ...
Article : 56 wordsThe Aircraft Board hopes soon to relieve the allies of the manufacture of all aeroplanes, excepting the most speedy. America plans the manufacture of 2000 ...
Article : 514 wordsMr. Philip Gibbs says a great battle on the west front blazes with sudden fury at different points—always with a steady gunfire. During the last few days ...
Article : 160 wordsThe Petrograd Cossack Congress demanded firmer measures against the German propaganda, and pleaded for the organisation of a distinct Cossack army. ...
Article : 88 wordsSpeaking at Stockholm, Herr Scheidemann and his colleagues declared a readiness to participate in an international conference at Petrograd, pointing out ...
Article : 42 wordsThe Canadian headquarters reports that the Canadians captured a group of German trenches on Reservoir Hill, facilitating the allies' approach to Lens. ...
Article : 34 wordsMartial law has been proclaimed at Tomsk owing to murders, robberies, and wholesale excesses. Over 2000 arrests were made, being mostly amnestied ...
Article : 30 wordsThe Swedish papers report the recall of M. Odier, the Swiss Ambassador to Petrograd. ...
Article : 21 wordsA return issued by tile Defence Department today shoes that of the first 209,500 members of the Australian Imperial Force the various religions were ...
Article : 142 wordsA semi-official statement shows that for the week ending Sunday the arrivals totalled 606 and the departures 821, not including fishing boats or coasters ...
Article : 86 wordsThe "Daily Express" Petrograd correspondent interviewed M. Terestehenko, who said:—"We want to work in the closest harmony with the allies to make ...
Article : 74 wordsLord Montagu in a lecture on "The Future of Aviation" said that the British Empire had numerous harbours and coaling stations in favourable positions for ...
Article : 94 wordsMr. O'Grady, M.P., speaking at the Queen's Hall, declared that the ex-Czar and reactionaries would be public tried. M. Kernsky had informed him that a ...
Article : 41 wordsA French patrol vessel picked up 50 English survivors of a submarined steamer. Another patrol rescued 40 English, who reported that the submarine ...
Article : 37 wordsAn Australian Press Association representative visited the Australian Red Cross base at Boulogne, and found that that the work had attained a high level ...
Article : 176 wordsThe personnel of the commission of business experts which is to be appointed by the Government to investigate and report upon the business side of the ...
Article : 90 wordsThe "New York Times" Hague correspondent says the Conservative Junker classes in Germany are displaying apathy in the negotiations with Russia, and ...
Article : 77 wordsRight Hon. A. Fisher's visit to France included the scenes of the recent Australian fighting on the Somme. He was much impressed by the vigour and ...
Article : 281 wordsIt has been announced that 3,000,000 persons subscribed to the Liberty bonds an average of 1000 dollars each. ...
Article : 20 wordsCotton has eased in New York, following the report that the Liverpool Exchange was closing. It is unlikely that the New York Exchange will close. ...
Article : 30 wordsA meeting of the advisory council of the Commonwealth Bureau of Science and Industry will be held in Melbourne on July 8 or 10 with the object of ...
Article : 86 wordsIn the Dominion House of Commons the Liberal Whip (Mr. Pardee) appealed for party unity to awaken the Canadians to the peril in which they stood. ...
Article : 88 wordsMr. T. P. O'Connor, M.P., as arrived. It is believed he heads a delegation of the Irish Parliamentary party to the United States for the purpose of ...
Article : 34 wordsA reception given in the Savoy by the Agent-General of New South Wales and Mrs. Wade in honour of Mr and Mrs. Holman was largely attended by ...
Article : 96 wordsThe United Press representative with the American navy abroad states that a United States cruiser rammed a submerging U-boat. It is believed that the ...
Article : 31 wordsThe Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) stated to-day that he had received the second, progress report from the Luxuries Board. He declined, however, to give ...
Article : 77 wordsOpposition to food control is weakening, and there is some talk of the Senate compromising measures, including the authorisation of the Food Control ...
Article : 56 wordsThe City of London Corporation has decided to prepare a petition demanding air reprisals, the sheriffs exercising the ancient privilege by personally ...
Article : 43 wordsAt a conference held at Westminster there were 270 delegates, representing 1,256,000 miners, railwaymen, and transporters. ...
Article : 139 wordsThe "Central News" says the names of Lord Hardiuge and Mr. Asquith are mentioned as a possible Ambassador to Paris. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe Red Cross Convalescent Home at Moree was destroyed by fire early this morning. It was in use for the treatment of returned soldiers, and had 32 inmates. ...
Article : 52 wordsThe Archbishop of Canterbury rejects reprisals, on the ground that the Germans would outdistance us in ruthlessness. The allies could emerge from the ...
Article : 52 wordsIn the House of Commons Mr. Macpherson (Under-War Secretary) said that 187 medical officers were killed in action, 58 died of wounds, 62 died of ...
Article : 40 wordsIt is likely when the next vacancy occurs that the Governorship of New Zealand will be raised to the statue of a Governor-Generalship. ...
Article : 33 wordsThe Cabinet has decided to relax the beer restrictions, and permit a larger output forthwith. The decision will avert a widespread Labour discontent. ...
Article : 31 wordsI have pleasure in announcing that I have introduced into Australia for the first time a remarkable new renewer for grey hair called Iolone, which will prove ...
Article : 167 wordsThe Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) expects to leave for Sydney to-morrow. He will be away about ten days. ...
Article : 24 wordsSecond Lieutenant James Millins, of the Field Artillery, has been killed. He was the son of a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. ...
Article : 75 wordsMr. Thomas, M.P (railwayman) has been offered the presidency of the Local Government Board. ...
Article : 24 wordsWhen troubled with coughing, hoarseness, voice strain, tickling in the throat, or irritation in the bronchial tubes, place a Nazetha pastille in the mouth, let it ...
Article : 85 wordsO.T., made and sold under the label of O.T., Limited, is the only drink that can be called "O.T." Notice is hereby given that legal proceedings will be taken, with. ...
Article : 50 wordsTasmanian 31/3 per cents. are quoted at £72 5s, and 3 per cents at £65. ...
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Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), Sat 23 Jun 1917, Page 7
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