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  2. NEARER OUR GOAL. ALLIES GAINING GROUND. ANOTHER BIG BATTLE RAGING. GERMANS VERY CAREFUL. BRITISH LOSE THREE CRUISERS. BY STEALTHY ATTACK. THE SERVIANS AND MONTENEGRINS. ACTIVE IN BOSNIA. RUSSIA IS RESOLVED TO WIN. PRUSSIAN SOCIALISTS' VIEWS. THE ALLIES POSITION.

    Official; Fighting is less violent. We have made appreciable progress, particularly between Rheims and Argonne. Wounded soldiers report that the ...

    Article : 280 words
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  4. NAVAL REVERSE.

    The German cruiser, Konigsberg (3500 tons) at 5 in the morning disabled a British patrol boat with three shots. ...

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  5. TERMONDE BOMBARDED,

    The Germans are continuing the bombardment of Termonde, presumably with the object of preventing a further Belgian sortie from Antwerp. ...

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  6. A FRIGHTFUL CRIME.

    Reuter's representative at Ostend says that the Germans compelled 50 civilians to bury the German dead. It took four days. ...

    Article : 71 words
  7. DOMESTIC SERVANTS,

    A record number of domestic servants of the best class are applying for emigration to Australia, as a result of the war. ...

    Article : 34 words
  8. AUSTRIA'S BROKEN ARMY.

    A telegram from Petrograd states the pursuit of the broken Austrian army continues and a fresh defeat was inflicted. ...

    Article : 177 words
  9. FURTHER CASES.

    The "Daily Chronicle" Ghent correspondent saye that sworn statements of eyewitnesses reveal some most brutal mssacres at Pamaines. ...

    Article : 75 words
  10. BRITISH WOUNDED.

    A large number of wounded are being driven through the streets of London to hospitals. ...

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  11. AUSTRALIAN NAVY.

    The English press is generous in its recognition of the value of the work of the Australian navy. ...

    Article : 28 words
  12. ITALY'S POSITION.

    The Government is determined to remain neutral. There have been many demonstartions, especially in Rome, Venice, Bologna, in favor of Italy's joining ...

    Article : 44 words
  13. DESTRUCTION OF RHEIMS CATHEDRAL

    His Holiness the Pope expressed his horror at the destruction of the beautiful Cathedral of Rheims, and remarked: "It is scarcely credible that in the ...

    Article : 298 words
  14. KING ALBERT'S NARROW ESCAPE.

    It is reported from the Continent that King Albert of Belgium had a narrow escape from capture. During a tour of inspection he noticed that his chauffeur, ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. HELPING WITH FUNDS.

    The Queensland Patriotic Fund now totals £52,653. SYDNEY, Wednesday. The Patriotic fund amounts to ...

    Article : 19 words
  16. KAISER'S HEADQUARTERS.

    Thousands of troops are guarding the Kaiser's headquarters at Luxemhourg. A squadron of aeroplanes is in readiness to meet any attacks in the air. ...

    Article : 31 words
  17. GERMANS IN BELGIUM.

    Mr. Donohue, the "Chronicle's," correspondent at the front, telegraphing from Courtmai, says that the torrential rains have made the roads very difficult ...

    Article : 132 words
  18. CANADA'S FIGHTERS.

    Canada's Expeditionary force has been increased to 31,200 men and 7500 horses. The firing line consists of 22,500 men, and the remainder will act as reserves. ...

    Article : 57 words
  19. PUBLIC SERVANTS.

    Queensland public servants who have enlisted with the Australian Expeditionary forces, in addition to having their positions kept open, and their ...

    Article : 134 words
  20. RUSSIAN RIGOR.

    The "Novoo Vremya" reproaches statesmen for not insisting on a clear crushing of the German Empire, and adds: "It is necessary for Europe to ...

    Article : 213 words
  21. STARVING GERMANS YIELD.

    The plateau to the north of the River Marne is littered with transport waggons and broken motor cars left behind by the Germans. ...

    Article : 70 words
  22. RUSSIA'S PROGRESS.

    The Russians have occupied Jaroslav. It is announced that the 50th Hungarian regiment was completely decimated, and that only three officers and ...

    Article : 35 words
  23. A SOCIAL SCOURGE.

    The Rev. Dr. Jowett, of the Fifth-ayenue Presbyterian Church, New York, preaching, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, said that he hoped the ...

    Article : 65 words
  24. PEACE VANISHED.

    President Wilson has been considerably, annoyed at the published reports of his intention to call a world peace congress is an effort to stop the war. ...

    Article : 73 words
  25. SECOND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

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  26. ITALY AND AUSTRIA,

    It is reported from Milan that there are 37 420-millimetre (about 16-inch) mortars in a fortress (place not given) which now is garrisoned with 70,000 ...

    Article : 40 words
  27. "RATS IN A HOLE."

    Mr. Winston Churchill, speaking at a meeting at Liverpool, attended by 15,000, persons, appealed for 1,000,000 men to join Sir John French's gallant ...

    Article : 270 words
  28. BOMBARDMENT OF RHEIMS.

    An eyewitness at Rheims states that shells killed two or three wounded Germans. In the Cathedral four Sisters of Mercy lay dead on the floor. ...

    Article : 180 words
  29. POT CALLS THE KETTLE BLACK!

    General Martoo, a Russian leader, has been captured and placed in chains by the Germans. He is to bo court-martialled for ...

    Article : 77 words
  30. IPSWICH SENSATION.

    Quite a sensation was caused to-day at the Government railway workshops at North Ipswich, owing to the action of an official engaged at the workshops in ...

    Article : 112 words
  31. FRENCH AIRMAN CAPTURED.

    The famous French aviator, M. Chevilliard, who was the first exploiter of the sideslip and volplane, has been captured. ...

    Article : 27 words
  32. BRAVE BRITONS.

    The High Commissioner in London wires:—Official: Three British armored cruisers —Abonkir, Hogue and Cresse—have ...

    Article : 181 words
  33. ALLIES GOING AHEAD.

    The Allies continue to make steady progress. Severe fighting is taking place in the region of Craonne, where the enemy has ...

    Article : 56 words
  34. SOUTH AFRICA.

    A crowded meeting held at Bethlehem, a strong Hertzog centre, overwhelmingly supported the Government in its operations against German ...

    Article : 37 words
  35. QUEEN VISITS BELGIANS.

    The Queen visited the Belgian refugees at Alexandra Palace. Sixty-seven thousand refugees—mostly Belgians—arrived at Folkestone in 22 ...

    Article : 31 words
  36. THE BIG BATTLE.

    The following cable message has been received by the Minister for External Affairs from the High Commissioner’s Office:— ...

    Article : 189 words
  37. GERMANS DISCONTENTED.

    Cablegrams from German sources indicate widespread disappointment at the present course of events. The people everywhere are becoming greatly ...

    Article : 63 words
  38. THE LOST SUBMARINE.

    It is stated that the submarine AE1, which has been reported lost, was in the harbor at Rabaul on Sunday, September 13. Nobody knows exactly how she ...

    Article : 110 words
  39. AUSTRALIAN HEROES.

    The High Commissioner (Sir George Reid) states that no Australians are officially attached to the British regiments that have so far gone to the ...

    Article : 92 words
  40. IRISH CONDEMN GERMANY.

    Mr. Magree, a member of the Commons, speaking at the headquarters of the United Irish League, said that 99 per cent. of the Irish were fully ...

    Article : 46 words
  41. RATHER PREVIOUS.

    A big belonging to a Prussian officer, and which was captured at Verdun, contained a number of iron crosses inscribed "Paris, 1814—1914." ...

    Article : 48 words
  42. GENERAL MESSAGES.

    400 English women and girls have arrived at Oldenzaal, en route to England, in exchange for the German sent last week. ...

    Article : 124 words
  43. AMERICA DISGUSTED.

    Newspapers here publish long editorials, denouncing the incidents in Rheims. The "Tribune" says that the act can ...

    Article : 108 words
  44. MILLIONS FOR NAVIES,

    A return issued by the Admiralty, showing the naval expenditure of the Powers during the current year, gives the following figures:— ...

    Article : 76 words
  45. PRINCE GEORGE OF SERVIA

    Prince George, of Servia, is in hospital, suffering from a bullet wound in the chest, received while leading the charge of his regiment during the ...

    Article : 34 words
  46. IN NEW BRITAIN.

    When the Australian force landed at Herbertshoe, in New Britain, it was expected that much resistance would be offered but every precaution ...

    Article : 163 words
  47. "A BURNING SHAME."

    The Berlin "Tageblatt" accuses Belgium of using the churches as military works, and declares that this is "a burning shame" as the German troops ...

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  48. FRANCE VOWS VENGEANCE.

    The "Anatole France" publishes an indignant protest against the destruction of Rheims" by barbarians who invoke the blessing of God and yet ...

    Article : 69 words
  49. RECENT OPERATIONS.

    A communique states that the enemy of the Allies left wing on the right bank of the Oise was forced to give ground before the French attack. ...

    Article : 109 words
  50. PRUSSIAN GUARDS.

    The Prussian, Guards, which were the Kaiser's pride, have been almost, blotted, out. An officer of the Guards, who was ...

    Article : 115 words
  51. GERMANS ATTACK DUTCH.

    A German aeroplane dropped a bomb upon Maestricht, wrecking houses and doing other damage. No one was killed, and the aeroplane ...

    Article : 38 words
  52. PRICE OF WHEAT.

    Grain merchants in London state that the fixing of the price of wheat by the Victorian Foodstuffs Board at 4/3 is equivalent to an embargo, the price ...

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  53. BAVARIANS V. PRUSSIANS.

    The quarrel between the Bavarian and Prussian soldiers at Brussels has ended in the Bavarian ring leaders being court-martialled and shot. ...

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  54. ITALY AND BRITAIN.

    After celebrating the Italian National fete a crowd of 50,000 with bands and banners, marched to the British Embassy, playing the British National ...

    Article : 53 words
  55. VICTORIAN PRICES,

    The Premier to-day announced that the Prices of Food Board had reported the highest selling price of wheat to be on a basis of 4/9 per bushel, ex railway ...

    Article : 48 words
  56. GERMAN ATROCITIES.

    Madame Nicaud, wife of the Commandant of the Belgian artillery, who is engaged in Red Cross work, has supplied details of many artocities ...

    Article : 107 words
  57. GERMAN MOVEMENTS.

    The "Daily Mail" says that German troops are arriving in Franco from Belgium, via Peranelz and Ninoveath. Strong reinforcements have arrived at ...

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  58. VON KLUCK'S STAFF.

    Reuter's Antwerp correspondent has confirmed the report that General Von Kluck's staff has been transferred to Mons, implying an impending retreat. ...

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  59. SIEGE OF SERAJEVO.

    Reports from Nish state that the Montenegrins and the Servians formed a firing line about Serajevo with a radius of 80 kilometers. ...

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  60. RUSH OF OFFICERS.

    There have been so many applications from military officers for positions in the Expeditionary Forces that the authorities have experienced some ...

    Article : 237 words
  61. JAPANESE TORPEDOER SUNK.

    Advices from Tsia report that a German cruiser sank a Japanese torpedoer outside Kiao-chau. ...

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  63. GERMAN SOCIALISTS.

    An English tourist who has arrived from Cologne declares tha something like a reign of terror has spread over Germany. Practically all political clubs ...

    Article : 135 words
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  65. GERMANY'S AIM.

    The Marquis of Lansdowne, speaking at Nottingham, said that Germany's aim was to establish a military despotism from the North Sea to the Mediterranean ...

    Article : 118 words
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  67. HENNIKER HEATON'S DEATH

    Two hundred English visitors at Carlsbad including Sir Henniker Heaton, mostly invalids, were detained for weeks pending Count Mensdorff's "safe ...

    Article : 95 words
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