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  2. METEOROLOGICAL.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 48 words
  3. THE WARS.

    Field-marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports:— "A small hostile patrol reached our trenches eastward of Vermelles, and ...

    Article : 145 words
  4. THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS.

    The floods along the central railway areas are abating, except in the Dawson Valley, where the waters are still rising. It is expected that they will cause ...

    Article : 152 words
  5. SPORTING.

    A New York cable states:— Les Darcy was at the ringside in a box on Tuesday night, and witnessed his first contest in America. He saw ...

    Article : 146 words
  6. ENTERTAINING SOLDIERS.

    Mr. Seymour Hicks is arranging for a free vaudeville entertainment in a West End theatre every Sunday for the oversea troops. Civilians will not be ...

    Article : 30 words
  7. Imperial Conference.

    It is announced that Mr. Walter Long (Secretary for the Colonies) will attend the sittings of the War Council when the Dominions' Premiers ...

    Article : 42 words
  8. Advertising

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    Advertising : 67 words
  9. BARLEY IN GERMANY.

    A Berlin semi-ofiicial message states that the price of barley for brewing has been reduced 50 per cent. ...

    Article : 26 words
  10. Enemy Submarines.

    The following additional vessels have been sunk by enemy submarines:— Swedish steamer Moosebrimge and the sailing vessel Aconcasua. ...

    Article : 28 words
  11. COPPER TAKEN OVER.

    The British Ministry of Munitions has taken over all unwrought copper except contract purchases. ...

    Article : 23 words
  12. THE CANADIAN MEDICAL SERVICE.

    An inquiry board has exonerated the Canadian War Medical Service of Colonel Bruce's charges in connection with which Major-general Sam Hughes ...

    Article : 43 words
  13. ADELAIDE BOOKMAKERS FINED.

    As a result of the activity of the police in bringing offenders against the Gaming Act to book, the sum of £47 was added to the public treasury ...

    Article : 207 words
  14. HOW FAMILIES WERE SEPARATED.

    Further details to hand regarding the recent disastrous flood at Clermont show that light rain commenced to fall at midday on Wednesday last (says the ...

    Article : 564 words
  15. A Russian Plot.

    The Paris "Journal" reveals a plot to assassinate M. Miliykoff, President of the Russian Duma. The deed was entrusted by the "Black Hundred" to a ...

    Article : 59 words
  16. Barrier Miner.

    THE Imperial War Conference summoned to meet next month will be the most important that representatives of the everseas Dominions nave ever taken ...

    Article : 1,062 words
  17. IN AUSTRALIA.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. W. M. Hughes) says he is considering the problem of devising some means for improving the conditions of returned ...

    Article : 146 words
  18. Germany's Peace Offer

    The Allies' Governments are considering the reply to President Wilson's Note, which will be forwarded next week. It is expected that it will ...

    Article : 87 words
  19. FEDERAL POLITICS.

    Nothing definite occurred yesterday in connection with the political situation. Mr. W. M. Hughes (the Prime Minister) arrived in Melbourne ...

    Article : 202 words
  20. ALLIES' RECOGNITION OF ARABS.

    Mohamed Wahid el Ayoub says that the Egyptian Musselmans regard the Allies' recognition of the Grand Sherif of the new Arabian kingdom as a ...

    Article : 44 words
  21. FIGHTING SHOPKEEPERS.

    The people of Hammersmith are carrying on, by voluntary labor, 327 one-man shops whose owners are fighting at the front. ...

    Article : 44 words
  22. ARTILLERY WORK.

    A French communique says:— "There was a somewhat lively artillery duel at Haudromont and Bezovaux, in the Verdun region. ...

    Article : 31 words
  23. MINING.

    The general manager of the British Broken Hill Proprietary reports for the 16 days ended December 31:— Ore raised: From the old workings ...

    Article : 90 words
  24. GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN NEWSPAPER VIEWS.

    Reuter's correspondent writes:— "The German newspapers comment vitriolically on the Allies' reply to the German Peace Note. They do not ...

    Article : 106 words
  25. "WIN THE WAR" LEAGUE.

    The State Recruiting Committee has approved of the proposal to form a "Win the War" League. Each member of the league will be provided with ...

    Article : 39 words
  26. VERY LIVELY DUEL.

    A French communique says:— "There was a very lively artillery duel north and south of the Somme last night, also in the Verdun region ...

    Article : 39 words
  27. NEW BRITISH WAR LOAN.

    The forthcoming war loan has buoyantly affected all war stocks and shares. Stockbrokers forecast a new issue at 5¼ per cent, subject to income ...

    Article : 38 words
  28. RETURNED MOUNTED MEN.

    A large number of returned mounted soldiers arrived in Sydney yesterday. Some had been engaged against the Turks at Romani, and others were from ...

    Article : 32 words
  29. Roumanian Campaign.

    A "Times" message states that the Russians have reached Sereth-Limo, in Roumania, where a great and important battle is imminent. ...

    Article : 35 words
  30. REDUCING THE STRENGTH OF SPIRITS.

    The Control Board is reducing the strength of spirits to 30 under proof on licensed premises in the war areas from February 1. ...

    Article : 33 words
  31. SHOOTING AFFAIR NEAR SYDNEY.

    A shooting affair took place at the home of Mr. F. M. M'Leod, builder and contractor, of Summer Hill, yesterday morning. ...

    Article : 144 words
  32. COMMONWEALTH WAR LOAN.

    Circulars in connection with the fourth issue of the Commonwealth war loan are being forwarded by the Federal Treasurer (Mr. A. Poynton, ...

    Article : 42 words
  33. NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The Daylight Savings Act has so far had no appreciable effect on the attendances at the theatres in Sydney. Picture show proprietors, however, state ...

    Article : 99 words
  34. IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR SPEAKS.

    A Berlin, message, received in the United States via Sayville, reports that Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg, referring to the Allies' reply to the German ...

    Article : 120 words
  35. NEED OF MORE SHIPPING.

    The Government has brought up the British transport workers' battalions to 10,000 men as the outcome of the Port Transit committee's report, which ...

    Article : 56 words
  36. CONFIDENCE AND RESOLVE OF THE ROUMANIANS.

    Mr. Bourchier, "The Times" correspondent, telegraphing from Jassy, says that the King's speech in the Roumanian Chamber of Deputies voices ...

    Article : 82 words
  37. IN BROKEN HILL.

    Another 35 members of the 82nd Infantry will leave Broken Hill for the Gawler Camp (S.A.) to-night in charge of Sergeant Richards. They will put ...

    Article : 87 words
  38. ARMY SURGEON'S TRANSFER.

    Colonel Flashman, of the Australian A.M.C., has been transferred to France from the Wandsworth hospital. ...

    Article : 25 words
  39. FILM CENSORSHIP.

    A deputation waited on the Chief Secretary (Mr. G. W. Fuller) yesterday on the question of establishing a film censorship. The spokesman (Mr. W. J. ...

    Article : 68 words
  40. "SENTIMENTAL WHIMPERING."

    It is understood, writes Reuter's correspondent, "that the Democrats in the Senate are not yielding to President Wilson's demand that they should ...

    Article : 59 words
  41. ADELAIDE ROBBERIES.

    The premises of Henry Dunn, tailor, of Charles-street, city, were broken into recently. The thieves gained access to the premises by smashing a pane of ...

    Article : 64 words
  42. A GERMAN COMMUNIQUE.

    British Admiralty intercepts, collected by the wireless press:— A German official communique states: "The Archduke Joseph repulsed, with ...

    Article : 99 words
  43. A NEW IMPERIAL ORDER.

    The London "Daily Express" foreshadows the institution of a new Imperial Order among the next honors. ...

    Article : 28 words
  44. NEXT-OF-KIN WANTED.

    Lieutenant Creaney, staff officer, asks that Mr. W. Rogers, next-of-kin of No. 4163 Private F. J. Rogers, should call on him at the Drill Hall or send ...

    Article : 46 words
  45. GOVERNMENT RELIEF.

    The Premier (Mr. Ryan) has sent the following telegram to the Mayor of Clermont:— "I am greatly shocked and grieved at the deplorable calamity that ...

    Article : 59 words
  46. MR. WADE NOT APPOINTED AGENT-GENERAL.

    Questioned yesterday concerning the cabled statement that the London papers had welcomed the announcement of the appointment of Mr. C. G. Wade ...

    Article : 66 words
  47. GERMAN PROPAGANDA.

    President Putnam, of the American Rights League, replying to statements made by German Consul Megger at Cincinatti, says that the Germans spent ...

    Article : 47 words
  48. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    The British steamers Nestorian and Lennox were stranded and wrecked last week during the fogs. The crews were saved. The captain and crew of the ...

    Article : 71 words
  49. EVERY WEAPON TO KILL ENGLAND.

    The bulk of the German newspapers hare fallen into line, and are now rallying the public to its utmost efforts. The "Rheinische Westfaelische ...

    Article : 63 words
  50. SOME OF THE VICTIMS.

    The late Mr. James Crawford was elected in the Labor interests for Mount Morgan, after the Kidston crisis, but he seceded from the party and was ...

    Article : 297 words
  51. A.M.A. ELECTIONS.

    In connection with the half-yearly, A.M.A. elections the countings of the votes was commenced yesterday by the returning officer (Mr. William ...

    Article : 179 words
  52. THE FIND OF LETTERS.

    The postal authorities state that the parcel of letters fished up by an angler at The Gap, South Head, on Monday consisted of letters delivered by the ...

    Article : 77 words
  53. In the Balkans.

    The "Daily Mail" urges the partial or complete withdrawal of the Salonika expedition, which, it says, is a burden equalling Gallipoli, and is playing the ...

    Article : 74 words
  54. EXCHANGES OF TELEGRAMS.

    Field-marshal Sir Douglas Haig telegraphed to General Murray his congratulations on his success at El Arish. General Murray has replied: "Our ...

    Article : 52 words
  55. A German War Article

    Professor Meinecks, a foremost historian, writing in the "Frankfurter Zeitung," admits that Germany intended a war of military aggression, but ...

    Article : 146 words
  56. PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL. NEWSPAPER.

    The "Tribune" states authoritatively that Sir Henry Dalziel has acquired the "Pall Mall, Gazette," which will be Mr. Lloyd George's official newspaper. ...

    Article : 33 words
  57. STATE FISH INDUSTRY THREATENED.

    The Chief Secretary (Mr. G. W. Fuller) yesterday hinted at the possibility of the State trawling industry being stopped on account of the ...

    Article : 47 words
  58. THE KILLING OF FATHER RASPUTIN.

    Reuter's correspondent writes:— "Three bullet wounds were discovered in Father Rasputin's head, chest, and side. It is no exaggeration to say that ...

    Article : 107 words
  59. HOTEL ABLAZE.

    A fire broke out at the Georgetown Hotel. Georgetown, at an early hour on Wednesday morning. The building was crowded with ...

    Article : 49 words
  60. RAILWAY FIREMAN KILLED.

    Whilst firing the engine of a passenger train travelling between Sydney and Bathurst yesterday Albert Jamieson was thrown beneath the wheels of ...

    Article : 35 words
  61. Coal for Norway.

    Great Britain has prohibited the export of coal to Norway. The British Legation at Christiania states that this action is due to the unsatisfactory ...

    Article : 62 words
  62. STATE PUBLIC WORKS.

    It is considered likely in certain political circles that the Government will relieve Norton Griffiths and Co. of the responsibility of carrying out any ...

    Article : 35 words
  63. CIGARETTES v. PIPE.

    "Inquirer's" question as to which was more injurious to health, cigarette smoking or the pipe, was referred to Dr. j. F. Bartley, Government medical ...

    Article : 132 words
  64. PERSONAL.

    Surgeon-captain J. G. Mackay is expected to return to Broken Hill tomorrow morning. A London "Times cable states that ...

    Article : 118 words
  65. HELP FROM BRISBANE.

    Alderman J. Hetherington, the Mayor of Brisbane, has called a public meeting for the purpose of showing some practical sympathy with the ...

    Article : 30 words
  66. ANTWERP BURGOMASTER FINED.

    The Germans have fined the burgomaster of Antwerp personally 10,000 marks (£600) for refusing to provide a list of people for deportation. ...

    Article : 35 words
  67. TWO GIRLS DROWNED.

    A message from Wingham, on the Manning River, states that on New Year's Day two daughters of Mr. Thomas Connolly, a saddler, the eldest ...

    Article : 95 words
  68. FOOD PRODUCTION IN BRITAIN.

    Mr. R. E. Prothero (president of the Board of Agriculture) has appointed an advisory committee of 10 farmers and agricultural experts to assist in a ...

    Article : 75 words
  69. CLERMONT A MINING CENTRE.

    Clermont has a population of about 1500 persons, and besides being the centre of a rich pastoral distriot, has been supported by mining. The ...

    Article : 420 words
  70. MORE FRIGHTFULNESS URGED.

    "The Times" correspondent writes:— "In connection with Professor Meinecke's article; in which it is also stated that the German peace overtures were ...

    Article : 101 words
  71. THE ARMING OF MERCHANTMEN.

    The Admiralty issues a warning that the German wireless press is using unauthorised comments of the British newspapers in order to cast a doubt on ...

    Article : 63 words
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