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  2. 100,000 MEN.

    The total enlistments for last week in the military district, of Victoria numbered only 593, and constituted the poorest recruiting recored for Victoria so far this ...

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  3. WAR ON MERCHANTMEN

    The first neutral vessel to be attacked by the German submarines was the Norwegian oil tank steamer Be[?]ge, a new vessel, of 7,000 tons. ...

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  4. AMERICA WATCHING

    A strong Allied battleship squadron entered the Dardanelles on Friday and silenced the European forts. A firm reply, justifying Great Britain's action regarding contraband, has been sent to America by Sir ...

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  5. RUSSIA'S TASK.

    A Peterograd communications issued late on Friday stated:— "We are gradually retiring from Augustowo (the scene of the recent ...

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  6. BRITAIN'S FIRM STAND

    In reply to American representations regarding the British attitude on the contraband question, the Foreign Secretary (Sir Edward Grey) has forwarded a Note to the ...

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  7. THE DARDANELLES

    A successful attack on the Turkish-forts in the Dardanelles has been made by the Allies. It is announced by the British Admiralty ...

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  8. HIT BY TORPEDO.

    Without having given the slightest warning, a German submarine lauched a torpedo against the French steamer Dinorah, running between Harve and Dunkirk. ...

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  9. DECLINE IN RECRUITING.

    Sir,—The prevailing complaint enphemistically designated "cold feet," threaten to become epidemic in Austraia, in which case the results may prove disastrous to ...

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  10. WARSAW THE OBJECTIVE.

    Correspondents with the Russian armies state that 175,000 Russians in East Prussia retired in good order before 400,000 Germans. There was heavy rearguard ...

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  11. TURKEY'S CAMPAIGN.

    It is reported from Cairo that certain Turkish authorities in Palestine had published pamphlets urging Moslems to stone non-Moslems to death. ...

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  12. AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE.

    The following information with regard to the Australian Imperial Force has been gazetted:— PROMOTION. ...

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  13. MINE SWEEPING.

    The British Admiralty has issued a memorandum, stating that the mine-sweeping operations up to the end of December constituted a wonderful record of pluck. ...

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  14. If Straits Were Forced.

    The foreing of the Dardanelles, besides securing the mastery of Constantinople, would open the way to the Black Sea and facilitate the export of 10,000,000 quarters ...

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  15. NEW YORK PRESS.

    In its comments on the German Note to America, the New York press is very outspoken[?] The following are extracts, showing the opinions of the leading papers:— ...

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  16. UNITED STATES.

    A dedication of the attitude of America is made in a message from Washington. Officials of the State department ...

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  17. OLD MELBURNIAN AMBULANCE.

    The council of the Old Melburnians Society on Friday decided to present a motor ambulance to the Red Cross Society. Old boys of the school are being asked for ...

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  18. TURKEY'S INSTRUCTORS.

    According to messages ffom Petrograd the Turks who were defeated in the Caucasus Mountains by the Russiaus seem to have laid the blem for their failure upon ...

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  19. FOOD FOR GERMANY

    Evidence is accu[?]lating that the question of food supplies is becoming a serious problem in Germany. An English governess who has been ...

    Article : 154 words
  20. TRANSPORT REFLOATED.

    The Naval department has reported that the Australian Transport No. 48, which [?] aground on the northern coast of Australia on February 18, while conveying Queensland ...

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  21. CRACK RIFLE SHOT

    Amongst the recinients of the Victoria Crosa whose names, were published in "The Argus" last Saturday was the name of Lance-Corporal Clearly, who, according to ...

    Article : 191 words
  22. IMPERIAL CONFERENCE

    The March number of the "Round Table" strongly advocates an Imperial Conference being held before peace is declared. The journal adds:—"Mr. [?] ...

    Article : 129 words
  23. INVALIDED HOME.

    A large number of people assembled at the Spencer street station on Saturday afternoon to await the arrival of the detachment of the Naval Reserve men which ...

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  24. BRITISH MINE TRENCH.

    The Dunkirk correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" says that the Middlesex regiment on Monday evacuated unsuitable trenches, after mining them. The fuse ...

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  25. GERMAN NOTE SUMMARISED.

    In view of the defiant nature of the New York press criticisms of the German Note, it is interesting to recall some of the most striking phrases. In the course of her ...

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  26. ITALY'S ATTITUDE

    An indication of the feeling of the people in Rome on the question of participation in the war was given on Friday. The occasion was the opening of ...

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  27. THE NEGLECTED FARMS.

    In an article on the effect of the destruction and failure to reap the 1014 crops in Europe, the New York "Sun" says:— The drain on food supplies is to increase ...

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  28. "Brutal Ruthlessness."

    Most of the British newspapers declare that they will be surprised it Germany's Note is received with satisfaction in America. ...

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  29. DEFENCE CONTRACTS.

    ADELAIDE, Sunday.—The conditions sought to be attached to military contracts by the Federal Government threaten to lead to strained relations between the ...

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  30. RECENT NAVAL FIGHT.

    It was generally believed on board the battle-ship Lion and other British cruisers that took part in the North Sea engagement at the end of January that the ...

    Article : 215 words
  31. BRAVERY RECOGNISED.

    Lieutenant C. B. Wilson, of the 10th Hussars, who is an Australian, and who was mentioned in despatches by Sir John French, has been awarded the Military ...

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  32. SEPARATION ALLOWANCES.

    PERTH, Sunday.—Several complaints have been received regarding delays in the payment of separation and other allowances to the wives and dependants of ...

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  33. ZEPPELIN DISASTER.

    The German Zeppelin AE 4, which was blown away in the North Sea, was commanded by Count Platen, who had both legs broken. ...

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  34. BAYONET CHARGES.

    The Germans are devoting considerable attention to the western campaign, in spite of the heavy demands made upon their fighting strength in the cast. ...

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  35. INTERNED GERMAN STEAMERS

    The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce directs attention to the fact that, if Mr. Paxton is to be sent to Java to negotiate for the release of the cargo in the interned ...

    Article : 167 words
  36. Germany's Reserves.

    It is oflicially stated at Paris that Germany has called up for military service all men between the ages of 50 and 52 years. ...

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  37. PURCHASE OF SHIPS BILL.

    It is reported from Washington that the [?] in the United States Congress [?] decided to allow the Opposition to [?] the Ships Purchase Bill dead." ...

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  38. Fund Reaches £1,000,000.

    The fund which "The Times'' has established for the relief of the sick and wounded suffering through the war now exceeds £1,000,000 sterling. ...

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  39. SPOILS OF WAR.

    A message from Peking states that the amount contisdtcd lay the Japanese from the Gormnns at Tsing-two was 6,000,000 dollars. ...

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  40. SOCIALISTS' CONFERENCE.

    It transpires that the secret session of the International Socialists' Conference, which was held in London last week, was an extremely stormy one. ...

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  41. AMERICA AND BRITAIN.

    An anti-British speech made in the House of Representatives by Mr. Richard Bartholdt (Sr. Louis) has been greatly criticised. ...

    Article : 138 words
  42. "GREAT GALLANTRY."

    Another bulletin from Sir John French, the commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Force, has been made available, giving news of the most recent fighting ...

    Article : 112 words
  43. NEW ZEALAND SUPPLIES.

    WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Sunday.—At a conference between the Premier (Mr. Massey) and representatives of the shipping and freezing companies and the Board of ...

    Article : 167 words
  44. GENERAL WAR NEWS.

    Petition of the Grenadier Guard Regiment, to the number of 500, has been transferred to the new Welsh Guards. An Austrian message shows that Court ...

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  46. Australian Shipping.

    The following movements of shipping are announced from London:— Arrivals.—At London-Whakarus, s.s., from Melbourne December 31. At ...

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