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  2. SAY "YES!"

    Although the military authorities stated yesterday that they were still awaiting a final word from the War Office as to the form of organisation in which Australia's ...

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  3. WHEAT POOL.

    Satisfaction was expressed Yesterday by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Hagelthorn) at the decision of the Imperial and French Governments to purchase 200,000 ...

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  4. ALLIES AND BALKANS

    Embo[?]dened apparently by his contemplated retirement from the Greek Premiership, M. Skouloudis is unsparing in his blame of the Allies for ...

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  5. TURKS AT ANZAC

    A Geneva message states that British warships when they unexpectedly bombarded the enemy positions at Ariburnu (the northern he[?]dland of Anza[?] Cove) compelled ...

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  6. "SILVER BULLET."

    The "Daily Telegraph" on Wednesday published a manifesto signed by the principal English bankers in the following terms:— ...

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  7. ARMY VOTE

    There were remarkable scenes during the all night sitting of the House of Commons on Tuesday, at which the vote for an addition of 1,000,000 men to the army was ...

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  8. IN THE VOSGES.

    It was announced officially in Paris on Wednesday afternoon that the French had made progress the previous day at Hartsmannsw[?]ilerkopf, in the Vosges, and had ...

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  9. ANCONA CRIME.

    The main terms of America's second Note to Austria, demanding an explanation of the sinking of the Italian liner An[?]ona, with a number of American citizens on board, are ...

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  10. Turks' Claims.

    The following Turkish communique was issued on Wednesday:— Our artillery on the Anatolian coast straits successfully bombarded landing ...

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  11. CARDS MUST BE SIGNED.

    A proclamation published in yesterday's "Commonwealth Gazette" sets out that the e[?]listment cards ure being issued under the War Census Act. ...

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  12. HANDLING GRAIN IN BULK.

    An announcement was made by the Minister for Railways (Mr. H. McKenzie) yesterday that the Government had agreed to the appointment of Messrs. J.S. Metcalfe ...

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  13. German Army Short of Food.

    In order to minimise the food problem, which is confronting them in a serious form, the Germans have ordered 20,000 civilians to quit the invaded French provinces. ...

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  14. Bagdad Campaign.

    It is stated officially in London that the casualties of the British Bagdad expeditionary force in the fighting at Kutel-Amar[?] (100 miles south-east of Bagdad) total 1,127 ...

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  15. Kaiser Unwell.

    The Kaiser has postponed his visit to the West front, where he had intended to spend Christmas. He is suffering from a severe cold, and ...

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  16. LORD KITCHENER.

    "Truth" sats that the Speech of the Minister for Munitions (Mr. Lloyd Geroge) in the House of Commons on Monday was "the last word in a keen, if polite, struggle that ...

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  17. RECRUITING COMMITTEES.

    A conference was held yesterday, between representatives of the State War Council of New South Wales and of the Commonwealth, for the purpose of dealing with ...

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  18. Greek Elections.

    That with the passing of time M. Venezelos, the pro[?]-Ally leader in Greece, has not lost his support is revealed by the voting at the recent general election. M. Venezelos ...

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  19. Dismissed Attaches.

    The Under Society of State for Foreign Affairs (Lord Robert Cecil) informed the House of Commons on Wednesday that the British Government had granted safe ...

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  20. GERMAN DISASTER.

    "Die Telegraaf" (Amsterdam) states that a disaster has occurred at munition works at Muenster, the Prussian province of Westphalia. ...

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  21. CREDIT IN AMERICA.

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  22. RECRUITING IN VICTORIA.

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  23. Russians Shell Varna

    The Rome "Tribuna" has received from its correspondent at Athens a report of the Russian bombardment of the Bulgarian port of Varna. ...

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  24. LOADING WHEAT STEAMERS.

    The trouble which threatened to hold up the export of grain caused by the refusal of the wharf labourers to work on wheat steamer unless they were paid 3d. per hour ...

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  25. Britain's Xmas Dinner.

    Christmas dinner tables in Great Britain this year will be largely supplied by geese brought from China in cold storage It is estimated that 250,000 fewer turkeys ...

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  26. POSITION EXPLAINED.

    Our Finance editor writes:—"In existing conditions rates of exchange are something more than an indication of the course of trade, especially those quoted ...

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  27. BRITAIN'S SHARE.

    Senator Berenger, states a Paris telegram, declares that the French arsenals and munition factories are exceeding Germany's output in guns and munitions, but that ...

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  28. RECRUITING IN SYDNEY.

    SYDNEY, Thursday.—Seventy-five volunteers were accepted today for the Expeditionary Forces at the Sydney recruiting depots. ...

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  29. FIELD GLASSES WANTED.

    In view of the shortage of field glasses, and the difficulty of purchasing sufficient supplies to provide at least each officer of the new Australian force with binoculars, ...

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  30. Exports to Switzerland.

    The British Government has prohibited the export to Switzerland of food products and of all articles likely to be useful to the enemy unless they are consigned to the ...

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  31. DERBY RECRUITS.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Asquith) announced in the House of Commons on Wednesday that the report dealing with the results of Lord Derby s recruiting scheme ...

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  32. Tommy's Xmas Mail.

    The strain imposed on the London General Post-Office by the Christmaa military mails may be gauged by the fact that on Monday alone 5,00,000 parcels and 1,500,000 ...

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  33. Road to Constantinople.

    It is reported from Rome that large forces of Germans have been sent from Bulgaria to command the road to Constantinople. ...

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  34. HOLIDAYS AT THE BARRACKS.

    During the Christmas holidays the Commonwealth military headquarters at the Victoria Barracks will not be closed, as, although the staff will have the usual days ...

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  35. CHARITABLE APPEALS.

    In response to the appeal ot the Rev. A. G. Goldsmith for the seaman Fred. Hotston, in the Melbourne Hospital, whom it is desired to send to England, we have received:—Previously ...

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  36. FOR THE WOUNDED

    Arrangements have been made by the medical services branch of the Defence department for an officer experienced in general hospital administration to investigate ...

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  37. EGYPT.

    The Rome Tribuna has heard that the projected Turco German expedition against Egypt has begun, with the despatch of several advance guard detachments. ...

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  38. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.

    Sir,—In response to my letter under the above heading I am thankful to say that I have received enough to send Fred. Holston home[?] with a few pounds to spare, ...

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  39. Fighting Near Dvinsk.

    A Petrograd communique dealing with operations in the Dvinsk region in North Western Russin says:—"There has been vigorous fighting to the south-westward of ...

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  40. King Peter in Italy.

    King Peter, of Serbia, has arrived at Caserta (near Naples), where King Victor Emanuel's villa has been placed at the disposal of the Serbian Royal family. ...

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  41. ENDOWMENT OF COTS.

    The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) acknowledges receipt of donations of £25 for the endowment of the Miller street State school cot, and the "Nellcen" cot, ...

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  42. TWELVE NIGHTS' CARNIVAL.

    To[?]night, Christmas Eve, the carnival that has been going, on at Luna Park for the past fortnight, in aid of our wounded soldiers, will come to an end, and, befitting ...

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  43. ARSENAL, COMMITTEE.

    The members of the Commonwealth Arsenal Committee have returned to Melbourne, after a visit to India, and Colonel Owen (chairman) and Mr. B. McKay called ...

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  44. CHRISTMAS IN CAMP.

    The Broadmeadows Mending and Soldiers' Aid Society, with which is associated the "Cheer Up Ungade," has made an appeal in "The Argus" through the ...

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  45. AUSTRALASIAN SHIPPING.

    Arrivals.—At Port Townsent—Kona, sch., from Melbourne Oct. 14. At Portland, Oregon—Medway, bq., from Hobart Sept. 30. At Santos—Rena, s.s., from Sydney ...

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  46. HOGGETT FAMILY APPEAL.

    Sir.—I desire to express my deepest thinks to all those who have so generously responded to my appeal on behalf of Mrs. Hoggett and her family, who were recently ...

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  47. Australians in England.

    Most complete arrangements have been made to ensure a cheery Christmas for the Australian and New Zealand soldiers in England. ...

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  48. Outlook for Shipping.

    Presiding at the meeting in London on Wednesday of the Orient Steam Navigation Company, of which he is a director, Sir Frederick Green said that the past ...

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  49. BRITISH COMMANDS.

    Important charges in British Army commands were announced by the War Office on Wednesday. Lieut-General Sir Charles Monro, ...

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  50. SUMMARY OF EARLIER NEWS.

    The following [?]able messages appeared in the later edition of "The Argus on Thursday:— SIR GEORGE REID'S FUTURE. ...

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  51. PERISHABLE GOODS.

    Sir,—It is not generally known that, by the generosity of the Victorian Government, perishable goods and produce for the use of the Red Cross is carried free on their ...

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  52. FALL DOWN A SHAFT.

    MARYBOROUGH, Thursday.—Alexander Keillor, an elderly man, a resident of Newtown, left home at 5 o'clock on Tuesday morning without telling anyone of ...

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  53. SOUTH RICHMOND APPEAL.

    Sir,—The appeal for funds for an artificial limb for the young woman whose leg was amputated in the Melbourne Hospital having closed, will you permit me to expreses ...

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  54. Trading With Enemy Bill.

    The Trading with the Enemy Extension Bill has been read a third time in the House of Lords. [In the House of Commons last week ...

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  55. PLATFORM CAMPAIGN.

    In wishing members the compliments of the season, towards the close of business in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, the Speaker (Sir Frank Maddeu) said that ...

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  56. CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR SOLDIERS.

    A hearty invitation is extended to soldiers and sailors to partake of Christmas dinner (half past 1 p.m.) and Christmas tea (halfpast (6 p.m.) at the institute, next St. ...

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  57. CHRISTMAS CHARITIES.

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  58. CAROS FOR ALL.

    Sir.—It is the intention of the authorities to send every man between the ages of 18 and 45 an enlisment card, or only those who were honest enough to return ...

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  59. Y.M.C.A.

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  60. Prolongation of Parliament.

    The House of Commons on Wednesday agreed to the third reading of the bill prolonging the life of the Parliament for eight months beyond January next. ...

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  61. MONARCHY IN CHINA.

    Japanese reports state that the Chinese provinces of Kwangtung, Kwangsi, Yunan, Kweichow and Szechuau, with an aggregate population of 80,000,000, have jointly ...

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  62. New Munitions Bill.

    The third reading of the Munitions Act Amendment Bill, which is intended to remedy certain defects in the orinigal Act, has been postponed until January 4. ...

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  64. MUNITIONS SUPPLY COMPANY.

    PERTH, Thursday.—The first statutory meeting of shareholders of the Mutations Supply Company was held las night. The shareholders at present number 12,000 ...

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  65. Japanese Liner Sunk.

    The Japanese liner Yasaka Maru (10,932 tons) is reported from Port Said to have been sunk. All on board were saved. ...

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