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  2. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT MITCHAM.

    A serious accident occurred to passengers who were being conveyed in a wagonette to the Mitcham Camp on Thursday evening. It appears that at 4.45 o'clock a ...

    Article : 318 words
  3. THE AUSTRALIANS.

    The late Lieut. W. O. Jose, son of the Rev. G. H. Jose, of Christ Church, North Adelaide, was one of the first to enlist as a private (No. 38) in the 10th Battalion in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 281 words
  4. RUSSIA'S AIMS.

    The Russian Foreign Minister (M. Miliukoff), in an interview with The Afternoon Post, says that Russia's relations with the Scandinavian nation will ...

    Article : 283 words
  5. TRAGIC COINCIDENCE ON A STEAMER.

    Two wharf labourers sustained fatal injuries on board an ocean-going steamer lying at No. 1 Quay, Port Adelaide, on Wednesday night in singularly distressing ...

    Article : 579 words
  6. BRITISH PUSH MAINTAINED.

    Twelve thousand German officers and men, 150 cannon, and innumerable smaller guns are estimated to have been taken by the British forces in the fighting in France on Monday and Tuesday. Gen. Haig has declared that the situation is developing satisfactorily. The neighbourhood of Arras has been ...

    Article : 207 words
  7. AMERICAN AFFAIRS.

    Representative Kitchen has introduced a Government Bill authorizing a bond issue of £1,000,000,000, and of Treasury certificates to the valued £400,000,000. ...

    Article : 242 words
  8. "Fishers of Men."

    At the recent conference of representatives of State recruiting committees the use of moving picture films in arousing the interest of eligibles was favourably ...

    Article : 688 words
  9. THE HOMECOMING.

    If brevity be the soul of wit it is equally the essence of a welcome to returned soldiers. The largest number which has yet come back to Adelaide from the wars ...

    Article : 624 words
  10. Argentine "Strictly Neutral."

    An official announcement is made that the Argentine Republic will continue to observe strict neutrality, unless its rights are violated. ...

    Article : 27 words
  11. French Artillery Fighting.

    A French communique reports artillery activity in the region of the Somme and the Qise. Lively grenade fighting has occurred at night time towards Maison de ...

    Article : 104 words
  12. BRITISH OFFENSIVE.

    The British Commander-in-Chief reports that the situation is developing favourably in accordance with the general plan. The British captured early on Wednesday ...

    Article : 289 words
  13. German Thrust Feared.

    The names of the Committee of Labour Deputies are unknown, but it is understood that the ringleader is a Jewish lawyer called Stckloff. The Provisional ...

    Article : 156 words
  14. Mr. Balfour to Visit States.

    The greatest interest is being taken in the projected visit, to the States of Mr. A. J. Balfour (British Foreign Minister). The journey is designed to create a better ...

    Article : 177 words
  15. AT LAW WITH AN ENEMY.

    Claims for more than £80,000 against one ef the great German metal firms—Aaron Hirsch & Sohn, of Halbertstadt, Germany, by the Zinc Corporation, Limited, came on ...

    Article : 705 words
  16. French President's Thanks.

    The Press Bureau announces that the French President (M. Raymond Poincare) has sent a message to the King, expressing great pleasure at the British victory ...

    Article : 70 words
  17. ENLISTMENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 24 words
  18. Russian Trenches Entered.

    A wireless Russian official message states:—"The enemy occupied our front trenches northward of Rojische, but was driven out. The Germans also forced an ...

    Article : 55 words
  19. Other Missions Likely.

    Mr. Balfour will be accompanied by Admiral Dekhair, Gen. Bridges (governor of the Bank of England). A French mission is also expected, and may comprise ...

    Article : 138 words
  20. IN OTHER STATES.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 19 words
  21. Germans Claim Success.

    A wireless German official message states:—"We heavily repulsed strong British forces on a wide front on both sides of the Arras-Cambrai road. Fresh ...

    Article : 140 words
  22. ATTESTED ON THURSDAY.

    Following are the names of the men who attested at Adelaide on Thursday:—H. T. SCATTERGOOD, farm trainee, John street, Payheham; A. LJUNG, sailor, Semaphore; R. KENNEDY ...

    Article : 47 words
  23. AT MURRAY BRIDGE.

    One hundred and fifty residents assembled at the railway elation at 5.30 this morning to welcome the returning soldiers. The band (under Mr. R. Friebe) played ...

    Article : 73 words
  24. ALLEGED SHOOTING AFFRAY.

    At the Hobart Police Court to-day Etty Baxter Harrison was committed for trial on a charge of having shot at Ida Davis with intent to murder her. The ...

    Article : 89 words
  25. Persian Battle.

    A Russian message elates that a stubborn battle is proceeding with the Turks in the region of Rachta, southward of Uchovne. ...

    Article : 27 words
  26. LATE LIEUT. C. G. WHITEFORD.

    PETERSBURG, April ll.—The late Lieut. C. G. Whiteford, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Whiteford, of Petersburg, enlisted on August 6, 1914, and helped to ...

    Article : 202 words
  27. A WEEK'S INTERSTATE TOTALS.

    The number of recruits obtained in the Commonwealth last week was 950, or 100 fewer than in the preceding week. The contributions of the various States were ...

    Article : 70 words
  28. Religion in Russia.

    M. d'Abaza (the Russian Consul-General) received the following cable message from the Russian Ambassador in London to-day:—"On March 20 the Provisional ...

    Article : 130 words
  29. More Men to Return To-morrow.

    Advice has been received by the military authorities that a further detachment of sick and wounded soldiers is due to arrive in Adelaide on Saturday by a special ...

    Article : 887 words
  30. A Demoralized Enemy.

    Correspondents at the British headquarters draw attention to the demoralization of the enemy. A single division took 24 guns, and another 26. Even a detachment ...

    Article : 281 words
  31. Patriotic Funds.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  32. SUBMARININGS.

    The Admiralty reports that the arrivals during, the past week totalled 2,406 and sailings numbered 2,367. The Germans sank 17 vessels over 1,600 tons and two ...

    Article : 133 words
  33. Crown Prince Recalled.

    German deserters report that the Crown Prince has been deprived of his command and recalled to Berlin. Gen. von Falkenhavn is the chief commander in Flanders ...

    Article : 38 words
  34. DAYLIGHT SAVING CONDEMNED.

    A conference of the Chambers of Commerce of New South Wales to-day condemned the operation of the Daylight Saving Act, and derided to urge its repeal. ...

    Article : 35 words
  35. THE REGISTER SERBIAN RELIEF FUND.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 26 words
  36. Australia's Share.

    The capture of Hermies, Damicoure, and Boursies on Tuesday morning involved really stiff, fighting. It so happened that just as the Tasmanians were going out to ...

    Article : 307 words
  37. ROYAL SOCIETY.

    The ordinary meeting of the Royal Society of (South Australia was held in the North Terrace Institute on Thursday night, when Dr. J. C. Verco presided over a satisfactory attendance. ...

    Article : 460 words
  38. THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY.—SOUTH AUSTRALIA BRANCH.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 43 words
  39. LATE PTE. H. S. HATCHER.

    Mr. and Mrs. A. Hatcher, of Virginia, have received news that their eldest son, Pte. Howard Hatcher, was killed in action in France on March 14. Pte. Hatcher ...

    Article : 127 words
  40. RIOTS IN GERMANY.

    Serious riots occurred at Dusseldorf (Prussia) on Easter Sunday. Women munition workers formed a procession and sang revolutionary songs, and demanded bread. ...

    Article : 169 words
  41. MINED IN A BLIZZARD.

    The American liner New York, of 10,798 tens, was mined daring a blizzard. The rescue of the 60 passengers was a most difficult operation, as huge seas were ...

    Article : 166 words
  42. PERSONAL NOTES.

    The relatives of Pte. Anrold R. Rowe, of Tiparra, have received a cablegram to the effect that he has had his right thumb injured, and has had to have it amputated. ...

    Article : 197 words
  43. Marvellous British Gunnery.

    After Vimy Ridge was taken the British artillery broke all records in the efficiency of the barrage. Airmen reported that trains and lorries were hurrying up strong ...

    Article : 434 words
  44. Scandinavia's Food.

    News from Copenhagen states that the food situation is becoming worse throughout Scandinavia. The Swedish Government has seized all stocks of oils, maize ...

    Article : 45 words
  45. Advertising

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    Advertising : 709 words
  46. Captured in 20 Minutes.

    An eyewitness gives a thrilling description of the capture of Monchy, the key to the position between the Rivers Scarpe and Sensee, and standing on the edge of a ...

    Article : 394 words
  47. Australians in London.

    Attention has been called to the hardships suffered by the wives of Australian soldiers resident in Great Britain who do not receive the Commonwealth separation ...

    Article : 76 words
  48. Breweries Shorthanded.

    Under Government pressure to release their workmen, 17 of 20 brewery companies in Sheffield have agreed to amalgamate. This experiment will probably be repeated ...

    Article : 31 words
  49. WELCOME IN MELBOURNE.

    Another large draft of returned soldiers disembarked to-day. There were 360 Victorians, 112 South Australians, and 34 Tasmanians. The streets were thronged ...

    Article : 93 words
  50. NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER FINED.

    At the Summons Court to-day George Henry Thompson, publisher of The Dairy Standard, was proceeded against on a charge or having published matter likely ...

    Article : 75 words
  51. Imperial Naval Bases.

    The Imperial War Cabinet is understood to have agreed to a scheme of Empire naval development. The harbours of Halifax and Esquimalt will be improved in ...

    Article : 46 words
  52. Watering Down Kaiser's Reforms.

    Official interpreters are watering down the Kaiser's franchise reform programme, and insist that it was not his intention to introduce manhood suffrage. Conservative ...

    Article : 83 words
  53. Incidents of the War.

    The Pall Mall Gazette announces the prohibition of the export of the periodical The Nation, due to an order of the Army Council, on the ground that ...

    Article : 109 words
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