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  2. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 217 words
  3. "CAPTAIN KETTLE" OF THE SKIES.

    Picture a short, thick-set man, with almost Eastern eyes—eyes that seem to be smouldering fires, but at times can flash with a vivid light—a short naval beard and ...

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  4. THE DARDANELLES,

    The Salonika correspondent of the "Echo de Paris" declares that, owing to the Turks' uncertainty about the attitude of Roumania and the stubborn attacks being made ...

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  5. ZEPPELIN HERO,

    Further particulars are available of the wonderful achievement of Sub-Lieutenant Warneford, V.C., the young Canadian officer of the British Naval Flying Wing, ...

    Article : 311 words
  6. 100,000 MEN.

    There was again a pleasing response, to the call for more troops yesterday. The recruiting staff at the Victoria Barracks was kept busy all day dealing with ...

    Article : 137 words
  7. NAVAL RESERVISTS.

    Approval has been given for men of the naval reserves and men who have had previous experience in some direction with the navy to be enlisted separately as ...

    Article : 185 words
  8. CARE OF THE WOUNDED.

    A fully-equipped motor hospital that cost £1,500, a motor ambulance £550; and a traveling kitchen, £400, were handed over to the Minister for Defence (Senator ...

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  9. A.B.A. FUNERAL ALLOWANCE.

    BENDIGO,—Thursday.—A communication was received at the meeting of the Bendigo branch of the Australian Natives' Association on Thursday night from the ...

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  10. PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    In the House of Representatives yesterday the Prime Minister was asked by Mr. Hampson whether the Ministry could not exercise strict control over the various ...

    Article : 134 words
  11. SIR EDWARD GREY.

    Sir Edward Grey still reigns supreme as the Empire's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in the National Cabinet, as he did from 1905 in Mr. Asquith's Liberal ...

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  12. QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.

    During question time in the House of Representatives yesterday Dr. Salmon asked whether, in view of the large number of men rejected at the recruiting offices ...

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  13. IN MEMORIAM SERVICE.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—In commemoration of those who had fallen in the war a solemn celebration of Holy Communion took place this morning in St. John's ...

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  14. Italian Appeal to Greece.

    The Italian Minister at Athens (Count Bosdari, speaking to in Italian gathering at the Greek capital, on Wednesday, referred to the profound sorrow that Italians ...

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  15. SYDNEY GRADUATES.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—One hundred and sixty graduates of the Sydney University have joined the colours in the capacity of doctors—91 of them with the Australian ...

    Article : 167 words
  16. GIFT OF BAND INSTRUMENTS.

    The gift was acknowledged yesterday by the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) of band instruments for the Siege Corps by Mr. G.F.Syme. ...

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  17. MENDLNG SOCIETY.

    The president of the Broadmeadows Mending Society will be in Seymour to-day, and at a meeting to be held at 3 o'clock in the Federal Hall she will explain the work ...

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  18. PATRIOTS' LEAGUE.

    At the request of the sub-committee connected with the newly-formed Patriots' League, which is under the auspices of the Overseas Club, Mrs. G. H. James, representing the women's branch, has ...

    Article : 38 words
  19. RACING AND WAR.

    Sir,—The Rev. T. S. B. Woodfull and the Methodists, having tasted blood in the matter of the "liquor traflie," are now endeavouring to kill the turf. The ...

    Article : 261 words
  20. AWAKENING THE NATION.

    BALLARAT, Thursday.—Speaking at the monthly meeting of the presbytery to-day, the retiring moderator (the Rev. John Walker) said that they could not too ...

    Article : 270 words
  21. PARENTS' CONSENT.

    The following is an extract from military orders:—"Youths under the age of 21 years are not to be enlisted without the written consent of their parents, guardians, or ...

    Article : 87 words
  22. THE WAR CABLES.

    At first glance the fresh German attack in Flanders might seem to suggest that the enemy still dominates the western front; but this impression disappears before a ...

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  23. SEYMOUR CAMP.

    The camp at Seymour will be open to visitors on Sunday next. It is by no means certain, however, that the Railways department will provide any service to convey ...

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  24. DOCTORS FOR THE FRONT.

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Wednesday.— Mr. Allen, Minister for Defence, states that the Imperial authorities have applied for 100 more doctors from New Zealand. ...

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  25. FOOTBALL AND WAR.

    Strong men who in times of peace were wont to encourage all kinds of sport, not only by their presence, but with their money, have this year been much less ...

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  26. NURSES.

    Sir,—We have read with great interest Senator Pearce's scheme for shortening the course of medical students at the various universities in order to allow as many as ...

    Article : 159 words
  27. 200 RECRUITS ARRIVE.

    SEYMOUR, Thursday.—To day has been particularly busy it the camp. In addition to drafting 800 men from the depot into the various units, 200 recruits ...

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  28. QUEENSCLIFF SUGGESTED.

    Sir,—I would like to suggest Queenseliff as an ideal spot for the military training camp for the Expeditionary Forces, for the following reasons:—It has the mildest ...

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  29. ARMY SCRIPTURE READERS.

    Sir,—By the last English mail I received a letter from Captain Boileau, assistant-secretary of the Anny Scripture' Readers Society, 112 St. Martin's lane, London, ...

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  30. STATE APPRECIATION.

    The motor hospital was inspected at the Exhibition grounds during the afternoon by members of the State Parliament. The Minister for Railways (Mr. ...

    Article : 176 words
  31. SOLDIERS LETTERS.

    Sir,—In view of the unsatisfactory condition of things now prevailing in connection with the delivery of letters to the Australian Expeditionary Forces on active ...

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  32. Russia's Fleet Busy.

    The Russian Black Sea fleet has bombarded Zunguldak and Zozla, destroying the only remaining Turkish coal depot and quays. The Turkish steamers which were ...

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  33. Persian Gulf Fighting.

    Fuller official accounts hate been received dealing with the fighting in Arabia, at the head of the Persian Gulf Previous advices were that the British forces had skilfully ...

    Article : 114 words
  34. IMPROVING BROADMEADOWS.

    Speaking in answer to a question put by Mr. Fenton in the House of Representatives yesterday, the Assistant Minister for Defence (Mr. Jensen) said that it was ...

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  35. AUSTRALIA DAY.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—Referring to the Red Cross movement in the interests of wounded soldiers, and the holding of an Australia Day, the Premier (Mr. Holman) ...

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  36. WHITTLESEA SITE.

    Sir,—We have at Whittlesea about 600 acres of very suitable country for a camp, all ironstone gravel slopes, and splendid tablelands, which, no matter the weather ...

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  37. AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE.

    A welcome announcement concerning the Australian submarine AE2, which was lost some weeks ago in the Dardanelles, was made yesterday in the Senate by the ...

    Article : 104 words
  38. INTERNED STEAMERS.

    BRISBANE, Thursday.—The Chief Justice, as president of the Prize Court to-day heard applications regarding the steamers Cannstadt, Prinz Sigismund, and Signal, ...

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  39. OFFERS OF HOSPITAL.

    ARARAT, Wednesday.—At the monthly meeting of the Ararat Hospital Committee it was decided to write to the Defence department offering to provide for the ...

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  40. A GRAVE IN FLANDERS,

    Lord Crewe wrote the following beautiful lines on the death of his son-in-law, Mr. A. E. B. O'Neill, who was killed in action:— ...

    Article : 139 words
  41. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—Senator Pearce in his report in Saturday's paper tells us it is impossible to ensure safe delivery of our boys' letters unless properly addressed. Granted that ...

    Article : 114 words
  42. PREPARING FOR WOUNDED.

    Sir,—Mrs. Leeper's suggestion in "The Argus" of to day should certainly be acted upon. The Red Cross Society hospital managers, matrons of training schools, ...

    Article : 142 words
  43. Sulphur in Bullets.

    The British "Eye Witness" has reported that the Germans at Souchez are using in cendiary rifle ammunition. The bullets are filled with sulphur, which ignites on ...

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  44. SOLDIER'S LIFE INSURANCE

    A request was made in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. Wise that the Prime Minister should communicate with the State Governments, with a view ...

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  45. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—I have received to-day a picture postcard and also the regulation card issued by the Defence department, which is printed, and the soldier crosses out what he does ...

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  46. GERMANS IN CHURCH.

    BARELLAN (N.S.W.), Thursday.—On Sunday mornmg, when local Germans assembled for the German Evangelical Lutheran service at Barellan Hall, a slight ...

    Article : 111 words
  47. Wounded Prisoners.

    Upon the Popes initiative the Swiss Federal Council is arranging a scheme for the interiment of 20,000 wounded prisoners in Swiss health resorts, returning them to ...

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  49. OILSKINS FOR SENTRIES.

    Sir,—In reply to "A Friend of the Soldiers" letter this morning about oilskin colts and sou'-westers for sentries, I have, on behalf of the directors of this company, ...

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  50. CONTROL OF COMMODITIES.

    SYDNEY, Wednesday.—G. Thompson and Co., produce marchants, of Cootamundra, were to-day fined £5 by Mr. Justice Edmunds, chairman of the Necessary ...

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  51. Bombs in Montenegro.

    It is reported from Cettigne that an Austrian aeroplane dropped bombs on Podgoritza, a Montenegrin town 38 miles north of Scutari, but no damage was caused. ...

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  52. AUSTRALASIAN SHIPPING.

    Departures.—For Sydney—Samar and Siljestad. ...

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  53. SOLDIER'S FUNERAL.

    MANSFIELD, Thursday.—A military funeral was accorded the remains of Albert Young, aged 24 years, son of Mr. Albert Young, of Mansfield, yesterday. The keenest ...

    Article : 113 words
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