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  2. MEN FOR THE WAR.

    Fifteen recruits were accepted in Victoria for the twenty-four hours ending 3 p.m. yesterday. Voluntary Ballot. ...

    Article : 473 words
  3. BRITISH LABOUR TROUBLE

    It is estimated that 80 per cent. of the munition workers of the Birmingham district are idle including many unskilled and semi-skilled workers who have been thrown ...

    Article : 465 words
  4. SUBMARINES.

    In connection with the sinking of the White Star liner Justicia, 32,120 tons, which was torpedoed off the Irish coast, the Admiralty announces that as the result of ...

    Article : 364 words
  5. EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.

    In a statement in the House of Commons concerning the terms of the agreement with Germany for the exchange of prisoners of war, Sir George Cave, ...

    Article : 172 words
  6. IMPERIAL PREFERENCE.

    It is announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Bonar Law) that a full statement regarding economic policy, including the resolutions of the Paris ...

    Article : 965 words
  7. MARNE BATTLE

    Pressure continues to be applied by the Allies to the Germans in the Mar[?]e salient. Thursday's messages from correspondents on the French front state that it seems ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,599 words
  8. MEAT PRICES.

    Regulations under which meat prices have been determined will become operative on Monday. The Minister for Price Fixing (Mr. Massy Greene) yesterday signed orders ...

    Article : 1,174 words
  9. WIRELESS LIBEL SUIT.

    The hearing of the libel action brought by Mr. Godfrey Isaacs (managing director of the Marconi Wireless Telegram Co., and brother of the Earl of Reading, Lord ...

    Article : 399 words
  10. ITALIAN FRONT.

    A message from official sources in Italy received in Washington declares it probable that a new Austro-German offensive is in course of preparation. ...

    Article : 60 words
  11. IN ALBANIA.

    An Austrian official message regarding operations in Albania says:— "We captured a crossing at Sommi, near Kaci, and took numerous prisoners. We ...

    Article : 38 words
  12. ALLIES AND RUSSIA.

    The Berlin "Lokal Anzeiger" states that the Government of Moscow regards the landing of Allied troops at Murman as an act of war. ...

    Article : 32 words
  13. NEWS OF WOUNDED.

    Sir,—Two months ago I received a message from the Defence department to the effect that my husband had been wounded in France (second occasion). Since then I ...

    Article : 145 words
  14. VICTORIA CROSS.

    His Majesty the King held an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, when he decorated with the Victoria Cross Lieutenant Percy Valentine ...

    Article : 172 words
  15. AUSTRIAN CABINET.

    It is announced that Baron Hussarek has succeeded Dr. von Seidler as the Austrian Prime Minister. The German parties in the Austrian Parliament have promised him ...

    Article : 35 words
  16. "NO MOB RULE."

    President Wilson, in a statement just issued, denounces mob rule in the United States. The calls upon his countrymen to show the world that, while fighting for ...

    Article : 75 words
  17. American War Items.

    WASHINGTON.—Gigantic preparations have been made for the transport of soldiers and supplies. Mediterranean as well as Atlantic ports of France are constantly ...

    Article : 188 words
  18. TRAM TO BARRACKS.

    Sir,—There is considerable traffic developing between the city, the Base Hospital, and the Victoria Barracks. Appreciable revenue might be earned by the trams if the ...

    Article : 107 words
  19. INFORMATION TO ENEMY.

    The trial was continued yesterday at the Old-Bailey of the case in which Sir Joseph Johns, steel manufacturer, of Sheflield, and an ex-Lord Mayor of that city; Charles ...

    Article : 354 words
  20. IRISH DISORDER.

    In a statement in the House of Commons, the Chief Secretary for Ireland (Mr. Shortt) said that the regulations regarding the possession of arms would be enforced in Ulster, ...

    Article : 85 words
  21. AN UNCENSORED ARTICLE.

    Henry Minogue, of the Olderfleet[?] Collins street, Melbourne, formerly editor of a monthly newspaper called "Australia," was proceeded against in the City Court ...

    Article : 261 words
  22. PRIVATE McDONALD'S CASE.

    Sir,—In reply to Dr. O'Brien's last letter, I repeat that I am prepared to reserve any further comment on the "McDonald" case until all the details have been made public. ...

    Article : 357 words
  23. BRITISH POLITICS.

    A new extreme Radical party has been formed in the House of Commons, including Messrs. J. King, Lees Smith, H. G. Chancellor, P. Raffan, and S. Arnold. It ...

    Article : 145 words
  24. GALLANTRY IN THE FIELD.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 255 words
  25. PEACE OFFENSIVE.

    Members of the United States Senate, in discussing the possible peace offensive by the enemy, agreed that peace could only come after Germany had been crushed. ...

    Article : 81 words
  26. POSTAL INSTITUTE.

    Sir,—With reference to the paragraph which appeared in yesterday's issue concerning, the Victorian Postal Institute, I shall be glad if you will kindly publish the ...

    Article : 517 words
  27. Butter and Cheese.

    The position as regards the butter position in Great Britain remains unchanged. The cheese distribution amounts to 50 per cent. of the July requirements. The retail ...

    Article : 67 words
  28. BOARDING MOVING TRAIN.

    In attempting to board a moving train at the Spencer street station shortly before 6 o'clock last evening, Mr. W.[?] Lang, a resident of Albert street, Seddon, was ...

    Article : 103 words
  29. ZEEBRUGEE RAID.

    A list of names of Australians who took part in the raid on Zeebrugge having already been published the Navy department now announces the honours that have ...

    Article : 170 words
  30. GENERAL CABLES.

    The Australian Agents-General have entertained the members of the French Mission which is about to visit Australia, also M. Rabel, the French food controller. ...

    Article : 318 words
  31. ENTERTAINMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 215 words
  32. SELECTION BY PSYCHOLOGISTS.

    Sir,—Professor A. B. Fitt, in stating that the psychological test for vocational occupations "where honestly tried have proved an absolute success" is not ...

    Article : 236 words
  33. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.

    All denominations are invited to attend the special services of intercession from 1 to 2 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and on Fridays at a quarter to 5. The appointed ...

    Article : 211 words
  34. HOLDING BACK STOCK.

    Sir,—I have read Mr. Watt's threat as to markets being under supplied with fat stock. He seems to have a very poor opinion of his army of producers. I am sure that ...

    Article : 123 words
  35. FITZROY COUNCIL ELECTION.

    The State electoral council of the North Fitzroy branch of the Australian Labour party has approved of the nomination of Mr. F. J. Riley, journalist, Moor street, as a candidate for the ...

    Article : 118 words
  36. Classified Advertising

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    Advertising : 270 words
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