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  2. THE FINAL BREAK.

    "Behold I stand at the door and knock" was the attitude of the State Premier (Hon. Crawford Vaughan) and other Parliamentary members of the South ...

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  3. NEW YEAR HONOURS.

    Our Melbourne correspondent telegraphed on Monday:—The Governor-General announced this evening that His Majesty the King had been pleased to ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  4. THE KAISER'S ORDER.

    There is no further development reported in reference to the probable decision of America on the question of entering hostilities against Germany. The belief is current that some communication suggesting modification of the submarine campaign has passed between Berlin and Washington. The ...

    Article : 199 words
  5. THE WAR MINISTRY.

    The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes), who was absent from his office to-day because of a temporary indisposition, will attend a meeting to-morrow morning of the ...

    Article : 537 words
  6. The Call for Men.

    Special recruiting meetings for eligible men will shortly be organized in all the States following the success of the experiment in Victoria. The serious turn that ...

    Article : 258 words
  7. A GENERAL'S TREACHERY

    The Libre Parole says that Gen. Socecu, of the Roumanian Army, has been condemned by a military courtmartial at Jassy to five years' penal servitude and ...

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  8. OUR GLORIOUS TROOPS

    Archbishop Clune (Roman Catholic Chaplain-General of the Australian Expeditionary Forces) returned from the front on Saturday, and on Sunday, delivered an ...

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  9. WESTERN FRONT.

    The British Commander-in-Chief (Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig) reported on Sunday morning:—We captured a strong system of trenches ...

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  10. Bombardment of Grandcourt

    The report of a German officer, found at Grandcourt, dated the night preceding the evacuation, admits the superiority of the British artillery, and states:—"From 11 in ...

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  11. General Items.

    The organizer writes:—Mr. George McEwin (Vice-President) addressed a fine lot of recruits at the Cheer-up Hut on Monday. They were nearly all the "last boy in the family," their ...

    Article : 318 words
  12. Russian Progress Near Riga

    A lull in the operations on the Riga front marks the end of the recent Muscovite offensive. The original advance of the Russians nearly captured Mitau. If it had ...

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  13. RECKONING UP AMERICA.

    News which has reached Zurich disclosed that Germany did not expect America to break off relations, and that therefore the Berlin authorities are shown to have ...

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  14. Kaiser Called Conference.

    It is reported that the Kaiser has summoned Dr. Hollweg (German Imperial Chancellor), Herr Zimmermann (Foreign Minister), and military and Admiralty ...

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  15. German Assaults Failed.

    The French communique of Sunday morning says:—We penetrated the German lines in the Forest of Apremont, and took prisoners. German attempted coups ...

    Article : 131 words
  16. BIOGRAPHICAL.

    Mrs. R. H. Jonas, of Robin street, Exeter, has been notified that her husband, Dvr. R. H. Jonas, has lost one of his fingers as the result of an accident white on active ...

    Article : 39 words
  17. Is There a Man Dismayed?

    The British newspapers consider the first week's submarine "frightfulness" must have been disappointing to Germany in view of her proclaimed object of ...

    Article : 109 words
  18. MAJOR J. J. BROOKS, O.S.O.

    Major J. J. Brooks, son of Mr. Thomas Brooks, of this town, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Major Brooks is now serving in Egypt. At the ...

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  19. THE NEW K.C.M.G.

    Sir George Murray, K.C.M.G., who is a son of the late Mr. A. B. Murray, a noted pioneer sheep breeder and South Australian legislator, was born at Murray Park ...

    Article : 358 words
  20. LEAGUE OF LOYAL WOMEN.

    Although the members of the above work heartily for the men in the trenches, without any thought of personal appreciation, when some word of gratitude is received it is the more ...

    Article : 279 words
  21. ENLISTMENTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 13 words
  22. "One More River to Cross."

    The German Emperor, it is stated, has issued an order directing the German armies to cross the River Yser, in Belgium. The order says:—"My armies have passed ...

    Article : 54 words
  23. A Terrific Explosion.

    The steamer Japanese Prince was sunk without warning. The torpedo was clearly seen as it approached and struck the vessel amidships. There ...

    Article : 89 words
  24. Numerous Enemy Forces.

    The Petrograd correspondent of The Morning Post says it is officially estimated that the enemy forces against 1,000 miles of the Russian front average a division ...

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  25. IN OTHER STATES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 17 words
  26. South With North.

    The Brazilian Government is investigating reported plots by crews of German vessels interned in Brazilian ports, aiming at the destruction of the vessels. All ...

    Article : 62 words
  27. V69 Patched Up.

    The German destroyer V69, which was badly smashed about on January 22 in the fight between British and German naval squadrons in the North Sea, and which ...

    Article : 56 words
  28. ATTESTED ON MONDAY.

    Following are the names of the men who attested at Adelaide on Monday:— N. H. Clare, plumber's improver. Park street, Unley. ...

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  29. MEAT WORKERS.

    An application was made to Judge Heydon in the Industrial Court to-day for the cancellation of the registration of the Australian Meat Industry Employes' Union ...

    Article : 302 words
  30. IN MACEDONIA.

    A Berlin report asserts that "A French thrust north-west of Monastar, and a British attack south-west of Lake Doiran failed." ...

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  31. FREE NAVIGATION.

    The reply of the Greek Government to the American Note declares that Greece is not in a position to contemplate concerted action with the United States for the ...

    Article : 58 words
  32. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS.

    Colours were presented to the 7th Reinforcements of the 40th Battalion (Tasmanian) at the Mitcham camp on Saturday by Mrs. E. Pascoe, organizer of the Mothers' Band. Through and ...

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  33. LASCARS DROWNED.

    The American Consul at Queenstown reports that the Mantola was torpedoed without warning on February 8, south-west of Fastnet. The crew numbered 165 ...

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  34. PRUSSIAN PRINCE'S OFFER.

    Prince Leopold, the Kaiser's nephew, having been invalided out of the army in consequence of heart trouble, asked the Berlin Commandant for civilian ...

    Article : 59 words
  35. KAISER AND "TINO."

    Mr. Ward Price, writing from Salonika, states that the Venezelos provisional Government has received information that the Kaiser has sent a significant message to ...

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  36. A.O.F. ROLL OF HONOUR.

    At a meeting of Court Kersington, No. 2824, A.O.F., held on February 8, at which the district officers and also members of the P.C.R.'s Court, were present. The District Chief Ranger ...

    Article : 119 words
  37. War Unavoidable.

    An American correspondent of the New York press who has arrived at Copenhagen from the German capital says there is little hope at Berlin that war ...

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  38. OTHER PERSONS HONOURED.

    Sir Robert Garran is the Federal Solicitor-General. In 1901 he was appointed Secretary to the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department and ...

    Article : 347 words
  39. ITALY AND AUSTRIA.

    An Italian official message says:—On the night of Friday the Austrians strongly attacked cast of Gorizia, and were nearly everywhere repulsed. ...

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  40. JAM FOR WAR OFFICE.

    Further contracts for the supply of Victorian jam to the War Office have been accepted. The Director of Agriculture (Dr. Cameron) stated to-day that, in ...

    Article : 158 words
  41. A Grateful Frenchman.

    The following letter has been received by Miss A. M. Hussey, of Hackney, from a wounded French soldier (Pte. H. Domissee):—"Royat, November 26, 1916. ...

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  42. GLENELG CARNIVAL.

    The Glenelg Patriotic Carnival was continued on Monday, and, despite the damp wtather in the evening, there was a large attendance of visitors. The South Australian Railways Band ...

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  43. ALLEGED PACIFIST PLOT.

    There is a growing suggestion that Germany has made an informal suggestion to the United States, intended rather to embarrass the Washington Administration ...

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  44. PREPARING FOR AN ONSLAUGHT.

    The Daily Chronicle's correspondent at the Gorizia headquarters reports that the Austrians daily bombard the roads between Piazza and Gorizia, which represent only a ...

    Article : 118 words
  45. WAR-WORKERS' RISKS.

    As indicating the risks being taken by Y.M.C.A. workers at the front, the following description of operations near the firing line in France, received from Mr. W. ...

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  46. STRIKE PARTIALLY SETTLED.

    A number of the men who struck work at the various meat works on Friday have resumed work pending a settlement of the dispute by the Arbitration Court. The ...

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  47. A Word to the Wealthy.

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Bonar Law) sent special circulars to many persons who were liable to pay the supertax on incomes. The recipients included ...

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  48. SOLDIERS IN HOSPITAL

    The Minister for Defence (Mr. Pearce) stated to-day that the soldiers in hospitals abroad now receive, at the discretion of the officer commanding the hospital, cash ...

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  49. AMERICAN IRRITATION.

    Some American newspapers are showing signs of irritation, because the United States has so long delayed action while the ruthless German submarining continues. ...

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  50. A BURGLAR ESCAPED.

    At 3.30 o'clock this morning Constable McKenzie, of the North Carlton police, fired eight shots from his revolver in an unsuccessful effort to stop a man who had ...

    Article : 103 words
  51. Italian Resistance.

    An Italian semi-official announcement says:—The Austrians recently repeatedly attacked and endeavoured to eject the Italians who were occupying advanced ...

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  52. Germany's Cool Suggestions

    The Copenhagen correspondent of The Daily Telegraph staters that telegrams from Berlin declare that Mr. Gerard and staff, the American Consuls, and some ...

    Article : 239 words
  53. West-End Extravagance.

    Strong complaints are made that West-End restaurants, and especially those connected with clubs, are showing, no efforts to reduce their food ...

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  54. AN ELECTION INCIDENT.

    At the Gundapai Police Court to-day William C. Edwards, who was returned at the head of the poll in the Adjungoilly Shire election, was fined £20 or four ...

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  55. CASUALTIES.

    PORT LINCOLN, Feruary 10.—A seaman of the barge Pampa had the misfortune to have one of his logs badly injured a the jetty. He was promptly taken ...

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  56. Australian Submarine Builders.

    Encouragement is being given by the Minister for the Navy (Mr. Jensen) to a proposal that Australian workmen should be trained in the constructing of ...

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  57. CHILD SAVED FROM DROWNING.

    URAIDLA, February 12.—A boy, Willie Sharp, aged 7 years, a pupil at the Uraidla Public School, whose parents reside at Carey's Gully, accidentally fell into the ...

    Article : 90 words
  58. Italian Food Tickets.

    The Italian municipalities of Bergamo and Sestri-Ponente have adopted food tickets. It is expected that other localities will follow suit. ...

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  59. German Coal Shortage.

    Several German cities, including Wiesbaden, have closed all theatres, music halls, public halls, and picture shoves, owing to the lack of coal for heating purposes. ...

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  60. STATE FERRIES.

    Proposals for the establishment of a State ferry service have been placed before the Sate Public Works Committee. The scheme provides for the establishment ...

    Article : 63 words
  61. Advertising

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    Advertising : 688 words
  62. MESOPOTAMIA.

    A Mesopotamia official message says:—We assaulted and took possession of the liquorice factory and 500 yards of trenches. Gen. Townshend held the factory ...

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  63. CASUALTIES AND RECRUITING.

    The Minister for Defence (Mr. Pearce) commepted to-day upon a suggestion made by Rp. Hampson that the casualties sustained by the Australian troops should be ...

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  64. FIRE IN A VAN.

    FOREST RANGE, February 10.—A misfortune befell Mr. James Norton, of Forest Range, last week. He left his van and horses while he gathered fruit, and ...

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  65. JAPAN AGREEABLE.

    It is announced that Japan will not endeavour to prevent China from supporting the United States protest. Mr. Fred More, Pekin correspondent of ...

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  66. Chinese Warning.

    China has announced that she will break off diplomatic relations with Germany if the submarine campaign continues to be pursued. ...

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  67. TROUBLE AT SMALLARMS FACTORY SETTLED.

    The trouble in the profiling section of the smallarms factory at Lithgow was settled this morning. The men will resume work to-night. At a meeting of the ...

    Article : 61 words
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