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  2. INRUSH OF WATER.

    A sudden inrush of water at J. Wright and Co.'s' colliery at Tivoli this morning resulted in a mine manager (Mr. W. Barnes) and a miner named T. Dredge ...

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  3. PARLIAMENTARY INNOVATION.

    In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday the Premier announced that the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt), who is passing through Sydney next Thursday on ...

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  4. DASH FOR RHEIMS.

    The French communique, issued this afternoon, stated:—At 6 o'clock last evening the Germans launched a violent artillery preparation along the whole of the Rheims ...

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  5. LIKE A LIGHTED TORCH.

    The Lord Mayor of London presided at a luncheon to-day to Messrs. Hughes and Cook at Claridge's. There were present Mr. Walter Long (Secretary of State for ...

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  6. AMERICA AND THE WAR

    The New York World says three submarine attacks against one convoy of American transports going to Prance were Frustrated by naval vessels. A periscope ...

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  8. KAISER'S ETHICS FROM HELL.

    The Australian Minister of the Navy (Mr. Cook), in the course of hie remarks, said:—"The Empire does not want the Kaiser's blatant blasphemy, for his ...

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  9. MR. HUGHES AND WAR MOTIVE.

    Mr. Hughes, who attended the Empire League luncheon to-day, had a remarkable reception. He said:—Perhaps it has been decreed that we shall pass through this ...

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  10. THE AUSTRALIANS.

    The Rev. John Blacket, of Salisbury, has been advised that another of his sons has fallen on active service—Lieut. Joseph A. Blacket. He was with his brother, the late Capt John W. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  11. LATE LIEUT. E. L. S. CUTTS.

    Lieut Ernest Z. S. Cutts, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cutts, Goodwood, died on June 3 from wounds received in action in France. Lieut. Cutts enlisted in june, 1915, and left with the ...

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  12. The Coming Splash.

    The Emergency Fleet Corporation will celebrate the American Independence Day (July 4) with "the grandest splash" in the history of steamer lanuchings. ...

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  13. SET OUR TEETH!

    The Empire Producers' Organization tendered a luncheon to the Prime Minister of New Zealand (Mr. Massey) at the Connaught Rooms to-day. In replying to the ...

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  14. Americans Busy.

    An American official communique reports:—Gas is being extensively used in the Woevre and Lorraine regions. Our patrols crossed the Marne and brought ...

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  15. A Quiet Day.

    The French communique on Wednesday night reported:—The day has been quiet. During Tuesday, six German aeroplanes were brought down, and 10 tone of bombs ...

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  16. THE MEAT PROBLEM.

    The Minister for Price Faxing (Mr.Massey Greene) said he recognised, that the farmers' case was overstated. The Government had decided to map out a course ...

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  17. LATE PTE. A. W. SYMONDS.

    Pte. A. W. Symonds, who had been listed as missing, has been reported as having died of wounds at Broodseinde, in France. Pte. Symonds was torn at Clare, but for many years ...

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  18. Shipbuilding Progress.

    The Mayor has named a committee to welcome Mr. Schwab and Mr. Bainbridge, of the American Shipping Board, when they arrive for the launching of nearly ...

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  19. WOUNDED SOLDERS.

    Mrs. Hedley Goode has been notified by the military authorities that her husband, Lieut. Hedley Goode, 10th Battalion, A.L.F., was severely wounded on June 1—a fractured femur. ...

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  20. Friends With the French.

    Early on Monday morning a Saxon division opposite the Australian line on the Somme, which was badly stung in a recent night advance, attempted a raid on our ...

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  21. TIMBER WORKERS.

    In the Arbitration Court to-day Mr. Rundle applied for a rule nisi front Mr. Justice Higgins, calling upon, those concerned to show cause why the ...

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  22. British Recaptured Post.

    Gen. Haig, in his afternoon communique, reported:—We made a successful raid, southward of Hebuterne, and recaptured a post in the Vienx Berquin sector, which we ...

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  23. PERSONAL NOTES.

    Mrs. C Deeley, of Glenelg, has been advised by a able message that her son, Charles Clifford Deeley, has received a commission in the Australian Flying Corps. ...

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  24. CAPT. J. J. NELSON, M.C.

    The London Gazette in a recent issue announced that the Military Cross had been awarded to Capt. J. J. Nelson, Indian Medical Service, for conspicuous gallantry in action. He attended the ...

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  25. TWO TRANSPORTS LOST.

    Admiral Albert Cleaves, who is at the head of the United States cruiser and transport service, in congratulating the men on the achievements of the first year ...

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  26. ATTESTED ON THURSDAY.

    H. P. ROWE, bank clerk: A. S. R. SOMERVILLE, law clerk; F. W. WOOD, porter, S.A.R. Country Papers.—W. G. HOWELL, H. J. HAMILTON, and J. TURNER. ...

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  28. HOSPITAL'S SACKED.

    Turkish troops have sacked American hospitals at Tabriz, in Persia. ...

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  29. ENEMY PRESSED BACK.

    A wireless German official message says:—French attacks early on Wednesday morning in the north-eastern part of Villers Cotteret Wood failed. The assaults ...

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  30. GERMANS ADMIT DEFEAT.

    The cablegrams say that German prisoners admit the defeat of the carefully rehearsed plans to capture Xivray from the Americans, whose fighting qualities ...

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  31. BOTTLED UP!

    Twenty-one German torpedo boats, and several destroyers and submarines are hemmed in at Zeebrugge. Dr. Macnamara (financial Secretary to ...

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  33. LIBERTY LOAN.

    The Secretary of the American Treasury (Mr. McAdoo) stated:—"The statement in some newspapers that the fourth Liberty Loan bonds will bear 4½ per cent, interest ...

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  34. RECEIVED BY THE KING.

    His Majesty the King received Mr. Massey in audience to-day. ...

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  35. BUTCHERS' AWARD.

    Mr. Justice Rolin, in the Industrial Court to-day on the application of the Meat Workers' Union, granted an award for retail butchers of the metropolitan ...

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  37. VIOLET VERSES.

    Buy the tender violet, Every man, to-day, For the inner meaning Of that fragrant spray. ...

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  38. WAR MEASURES.

    The Washington House of Representatives unanimously passed the Bill for £583,000,000, carrying £352,300,000 for shipbuilding, £10,000,000 for the ...

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  39. Slav Contingents.

    It is considered probable that Polish Bohemian, and Jugo-Slav contingents will be trained in the United States to assist the Allies on the western battle front. ...

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  40. AMERICAN SUBMARINES.

    Several submarines built in the United States for a South American Government have arrived. They left a United States port about three weeks ago. ...

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  41. NORTH-GRIFFITHS AGREEMENT.

    Answering questions put by Mr. Osborne in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday relating to the Norton-Griffith, scheme, the Premier (Mr. Holman] stated ...

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  42. Reduced Bread Ration.

    The Austrian Food Minister has explained that the a bread ration is being reduced by one-half because no further grain supplies are obtainable until the next ...

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  43. AGENTS AND ILLEGAL FEES.

    The United States Government is investigating the activities of certain agents in securing contracts for manufacturers, from whom fees have been exacted illegally. ...

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  44. German Spies in America.

    The name of Jeremiah O'Leary who, with six others, was indicted for espionage and charged with high treason, has been linked with that of Maria de Victorica ...

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  45. BAGS AND CORNSACKS.

    Pending a final decision in regard to the fixed prices of secondhand bags and cornsacks, Mr. Percy Whitton (Chief Prices Commissioner) has tentatively sanctioned ...

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  46. NEW ZEALAND ITEMS.

    The Imperial authorities have decided to make a further advance of £3,000,000 against meat in store in New Zealand. Since the outbreak of war nearly ...

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  47. VIOLET DAY.

    I pray thee war the humble violet, In memory of the noble-hearted brave, Who gave up all for us, that we might live In peace and plenty! Let the purple wave ...

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  48. WAR MEASURES.

    The American House of Representatives voted an increase of the navy from 37,000 to 131,635, as recomended by Secretary Daniels. Similar action by the Senate is ...

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  49. Captured German Colonies.

    The Prime Minister of New Zealand (Mr. Massey), addressing the Empire Producers' Association, said:—"If the War Cabinet dose its duty, the, German colonies will ...

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  50. IN MEMORIAM.

    They are not dead, three men whose mangled bodies Lie cradled now in sacred, velvet earth; A hallowed place for ever more the sod is ...

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  51. CARPENTERS LEFT THE "FOLD" AND WILL NOT RETURN.

    The Carpenters Union considered at its last meeting a motion to rescind the resolution previously carried, withdrawing the branch's application with the ...

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  52. SLEEPY SOLDIERS PARDONED.

    President Wilson has pardoned and restored to the army two soldiers who spelt on their post "because of their youth and because the offence was free from ...

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  53. Australians Repatriated.

    Following are further details concerning Australians' repatriated to England from Germany through Switzerland:— Pte. John Bolton of Paddington ...

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  54. SHORTAGE OF SHIPBUILDING PLATES.

    In reply to questions in the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Minister for Works (Mr. Ball) said shipbuilding was being delayed owing, to the Shortage of plates at ...

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  55. AMERICANS FOR ITALY.

    The Italian Ambassador has conferred with the Secretary of War (Mr. Baker), who had previously stated that there would be no announcement of American ...

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  57. YOUR PART.

    Have yon looked in the Anzac face? Or read the Anzac eyes? And seen the tragedy of war That in them written lies? ...

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  58. TRAINING VOTE.

    American newspapers state that the War Department will ask for an appropriation for further training facilities. A new camp is announced, located in an Atlantic coast ...

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  59. SILO CONSTRUCTION.

    In the report on the silo construction in four wheatgrowing States, which Sr. Russell (Minister in Charge of Wheat Storage) has presented to the Federal Cabinet, it is ...

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  60. WOOL RESTRICTIONS.

    The War Industries Board will conserve wool clothing for military use, and has prescribed men's styles for the coming year. It has placed a ban on ...

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  61. LEST WE FORGET.

    Sweet violets to wear for you, For this is Violet Day, In sign of deepest reverence due. A debt we ne'er an pay. ...

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  62. CEREALS FOR FRANCE.

    Five hundred tons of flour, cereals, beans, and dried fruits, gathered in California, have been shipped for destitute civilians in France. ...

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  63. Dutch Delegate Disallowed.

    The British authorities have intimated that the Dutch Socialist (M. Troelstra), who is a pro-German, will not be allowed to land in England to take part as a ...

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  64. ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDING.

    Members of the Amagamated Society of Engineers were recently asked weather they would consent to submit the question dt the acceptance of the Federal Ministry's ...

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  65. Press Information Bureau.

    Lord Beaverbrook (Minister in charge of Propaganda) has opened and overseas press centre at the Ministry of information to enable correspondents of Imperial ...

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  66. Madsen Gain Third.

    The Under Secretary to the War Office (Mr. Macpherson) announced today that the result of the trials by the machine guns testing committee had placed the ...

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