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  2. Progress in Serbia.

    The Serbian communique on Tuesday night says:— In the course of fighting today the Serbians carried heights north of Nish and made further progress ...

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  3. NO MORE DISCUSSION.

    An additional paragraph in President Wilson's Note to the German Government states:— "It is necessary also, in order that there may be no possibility of ...

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  4. SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS.

    The Belgian communique reports that Belgian troops have captured a complete German regimental staff and that they have counted more than 7,000 prisoners ...

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  5. Trying the Criminals.

    The Bavarian Socialists' Congress at Munich has demanded the establishment of a State tribunal to try those responsible for the war, for the failure of the ...

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  6. THE NEW WHEAT BOARD.

    The Premier (Hon. A. H. Peake), who is the Minister controlling the Wheat Scheme, made the following statement on Wednesday evening:—I have received ...

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  7. POLICEMEN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.

    The Adelaide Police Court was crowded with spectators on Wednesday afternoon, when George Wyatt and John Farrar, formerly members of the police force ...

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  8. PURCHASING POWER OF MONEY.

    Mr.Young moved in the Assembly on Wednesday—"That, in the opinion of this House, it is desirable that immediate investigation be made regarding the relative ...

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  9. THE AUSTRALIANS FOR KING & COUNTRY

    Mrs. A. Simmons, of Gilbert street, Adelaide, has been notified that her eldest son, Sgt. W. L. J. Simmons, of the 43rd Battalion, was killed in action on September 29. ...

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  10. Albanian Port Seized.

    The British and Italians have captured Durazzo, and have taken many prisoners. ROME, October 15. An Italian official message from Albania ...

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  11. Germans Expected Armistice.

    Mr. Philip Gibbs writes:— After the first bombardment there was astonishingly little shell fire in today's Flanders battle. The quietude was in striking contrast to the ...

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  12. Lenin v. Trotsky.

    Berlin reports report a serious conflict between M. Lenin (Russian Bolshevik Premier) and M. Trotsky (the Bolshevik Foreign Minister). Violent ...

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  13. Patrol Crossed Selle River.

    Gen. Haig, reporting at noon today, stated:— An American patrol crossed the Selle River on Monday afternoon in the neighbourhood of St. Souplet, and brought ...

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  14. LATE CPL EASTHER, M.M. AND BAR.

    Mrs. S. Easther, of West Thebarton road, has been notified that her son, 2860, Cpl. George Thomas Burgoyne (known as Easther), M.M. and bar, was killed in action in France on ...

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  15. LATE PTE. A. G. DUNSFORD. M.C.

    Pte. Andrew Gordon Dunsford, who has been killed in action abroad, was a highly rejected resident of Redhill. He enligted two years ago, and hart been highly commended by bis officers ...

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  16. Ill Treatment of Prisoners.

    A further report of the Committee on the Treatment of Prisoners of War in Enemy Hands, of which Mr. Justice Younger was the Chairman, has been ...

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  17. LATE PTE. E. W. J. VICKERS.

    Pte. Ernest W. J. Vickers, son of Mr. Ernest Vickers, of the Locomotive Department at Mount Gambier, died on October 1 of wounds received in France. Before enlisting he was employed ...

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  18. Concentration on Aircraft

    The United States has reached an agreement with the rest of the Entente nations that each country shall use the aircraft production resources of every other allied ...

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  19. WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

    pte. Ralph James Simpson, son of Mr. Frederick Simpson, Rundle street, Kent Town, gunshot wound in right shoulder; transferred to England. Mrs. G. Heyen, of Robert street, Sandwell, has ...

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  20. Seamen's Boycott Extended.

    At a mass meeting held yesterday at Liverpool the seamen demanded full German reparation for the disaster to the Leinster, and urged the necessity for the ...

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  21. Push Above Lens.

    Gen. Haig reported this evening:— We crossed the Canal de la Haute Deule on both sides of Pont a Vendin, and captured Estevelles, Meurchin, and Bauvin ...

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  22. PTE. R. W. BUTLER. D.C.M.

    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Butler, of Connor street, have received a letter from their son, Pte. Robert William Butler informing them that he has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct ...

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  23. ADELAIDE AIRMAN'S PROWESS.

    The following letters was addressed by Gen. Birdwood to Capt. and Flight Commander E. J. McCloughry (son of Mr. J. McCloughry, of Melbourne street, North ...

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  24. HINDENBURG WAR-WEARY.

    Advices from neutral countries state that it was Gen. von Hindenburg himself, and not the German Imperial Chancellor (Prince Maximilian) who caused the ...

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  25. Lens Coalfields Ruined.

    Experts consider that on account of the damage done by the Germans, it will be two years before any coal can be raised from the Lens fields, and that five years ...

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  26. THE PEN AND THE SABRE.

    The general press comment throughout the whole of the United States enthusiastically supports President Wilson's Note, and emphasizes that the answer must mean ...

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  27. HONOURS FOR AUSTRALIANS.

    A bar to the D.S.O. has been awarded to Lieut. Col. T. P. McSharry, D.S.O., M.C. (15th Battalion, Q. and Tas.). His battalion was held up by a heavy ...

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  28. Aviation Report.

    Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in his aviation report on Tuesday said:— The return of fine weather has enabled the greatest activity all day long. Our bombers ...

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  29. Driving for Courtrai.

    Gen. Haig in his afternoon communique stated:— The British attacked in the direction of Courtrai this morning, captured important villages, and reached the ...

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  30. QMR. SGT. CLAXTON.

    On Wednesday afternoon the members of the Stock Exchange of Adelaide bade farewell to their fellow-member (Qmr. Sgt. N. Claxton), who is leaving for the front shortly with ...

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  31. PERSONAL NOTES.

    In the 434th casualty list, wounded, 4731, Pte. W. L. J. Simmons, Sydney, N.S.W., should read Adelaide. Gpr. J. L. Koch, in a letter to his parents at ...

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  32. THE WAR LOAN.

    He Federal Treasurer (Mr. Watt) announced in The House of Representatives today that the Seventh War Loan, subscriptions amounted to £37,000,000. which ...

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  33. Transport Sunk at Pier.

    An American transport, which had on board 300 troops, has been sunk while lying at one of the piers at Hoboken. All the troops and the whole of the crew were ...

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  34. FAREWELL TO REINFORCEMENTS

    Between 5 and 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening the men who comprise the next two reinforcements to embark from South Australia for service abroad, marched ...

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  35. IRELAND AND PEACE CONFERENCE

    Speaking at a moke social of the Catholic Young Men's Society at West Melbourne last night, Archbishop Mannix said the peace conference should consider ...

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  36. Thorout and Menin Taken.

    The Allies have captured Thorout. The British have captured Menin. ...

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  37. HOW AUSTRALIA PAVED THE WAY.

    Large numbers of Australians are on leave in London after the hardest period of the fighting. The war feeling among the troops and the English newspapers is ...

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  38. CANADIAN VIEWPOINT

    The Canadian Minister of Trade and Customs (Sir George Foster) says:— It id obvious now that President Wilson is satisfied that the Kaiser and his clique ...

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  39. STATE BUTCHERS' SHOPS.

    In the Legislative Assembly today Mr. Vowles, referring to an item of £500,000 for State retail butchers' shops (which was £208,000 last year), said the House was ...

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  40. Ireland's Recruits.

    The time limit for voluntary recruiting in Ireland has expired. The Secretary for Ireland (Mx. Shortt) has announced that 9,629 men have joined the forces under the ...

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  41. Twenty-two Miles Beyond Laon.

    The French morning communique stated:— In the night and early this morning we progressed at different points on the front. South of the Serre we ...

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  42. RED CROSS STOCK "DRIVES."

    The results of the work of Mr. John Dunne (organizer for the River Darling district. N.S.W.) in connection with the stock "drive." were evinced at the ...

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  43. WARTIME ECONOMY!

    According to the report of the Public I Service Board laid on the table of the; Legislative Assembly tonight, no fewer than 599 new positions have been created ...

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  44. SLAUGHTER HOUSE MISHAP.

    WALLAROO, October 15.—On Monday afternoon, at Mr. H. B. Wall's slaughter house, near Wallaroo, as Mr. Percy Harris, an employee, was in the act of hoisting a ...

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  45. TURKEY AND AUSTRIA.

    The Turkish Peace Note has reached the Government. It is understood that an unconditional surrender will be demanded. WASHINGTON, October 16. ...

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  46. General Items.

    At 12.30 p.m. today the Premier (Hon. A. H. Peake) will lay the foundation stone of a triumphal arch — glad to be the first of its kind erected in honour of the Anzacs — on the roadway in front ...

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  47. BARRIER'S BIG EFFORT.

    The Barrier subscriptions to the Seventh War Loan (quota, £70,000) was last night £55,110. With the assistance of mining and other big companies the amount ...

    Article : 38 words
  48. Advertising

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  49. SPINNING WHEELS FOR KESWICK.

    Excellent success has followed the installation of two spinning wheels for soldiers at Keswick. The men who have been working them have shown considerable aptitude, and the exercise has been ...

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  50. Unwise Candour.

    Mr. Bonar Law says it would be unwise for any of the Allies to state the terms to be imposed on Germany before an armistice is granted. ...

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  51. INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

    The Federal Director of Quarantine (Dr. Cumpston) has telegraphed to New Zealand for details of the type of influenza on the Canadian mail steamer which has ...

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  52. SOCKS FOR SOLDIERS.

    Lady Brown writes:— Letters from France of July 29, August 8 and 12 brought us news of the safe arrival of a good many socks, which had been received by various battalions. One writer ...

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  53. POST AND TELEGRAPH RATES.

    The Treasurer (Mr. Watt) introduced in the Federal House of Representatives today, a Bill to amend the post and telegraph rates. In moving the second ...

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  54. Hindenburg Asked for Armistice

    It has been officially learned that it was Gen. Hindenburg, and not Prince Maximilian, who asked the German Government to request an armistice from ...

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  55. Stubborn Resistance Overcome.

    The American communique on Tuesday night reported:— We continued our attacks on both sides of the Meuse, and were stubbornly resisted by reinforced enemy ...

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  56. SOUTH STREET CONTESTS.

    The South street competitions were continued today. Results:— Recital (with musical accompaniment).— John Brady (Richmond). 1: Gwen Hone ...

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  57. A LASTING FRATERNITY.

    Not the least effect of that policy has been its enormous stimulation of the Australian troops. Their temperament is such that nothing brings down the ...

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  58. Successes North of Verdun.

    An American communique states:— We returned our advance north of Verdun against very strong and strategically most valuable positions, and passed beyond ...

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  59. THE GERMAN.

    From "X.":— It stands — a thing apart. Unto the skies It lifts its eyes ...

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  60. CABINET MINISTER'S TOUR.

    In the early hours of this morning, in the Legislative Assembly, the censure motion moved by the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. J. Storey), based upon the ...

    Article : 64 words
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