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  2. SHIPPING TROUBLE.

    Members of the Sydney branch of the ederated Firemen and Seamen's Union were reticent to-day with regard to the development which had taken place to-day ...

    Article : 657 words
  3. INCREASED TAXATION.

    A deputation, as arranged at the meeting held under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce an Adelaide on Monday, waited upon the Treasurer (Sir Richard ...

    Article : 2,223 words
  4. MURRAY FLOODS.

    The Minister of Industry (Hob. R. P. Blundell) stated, in reply to Mr. Parish in the Assembly on Tuesday, that the Government was aware of the Darling floods ...

    Article : 641 words
  5. SQUARING THE STATE LEDGER.

    Speaking on the taxation proposals in the Assembly on Tuesday the Hon. L. O' Loughlin said he did not want to suggest that civil servants should be dismissed or their ...

    Article : 476 words
  6. ARTILLERY DUELS IN THE WEST.

    Held Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reported in Tuesday noon:—Irish troops in France successfully raided north - westward of Bullecourt. There was considerable hostile ...

    Article : 79 words
  7. STATE AND COMMONWEALTH.

    Many matters of importance to South Australia were discussed by the Premier during his visit to Melbourne. Mr. Peake, who returned on Tuesday, stated that he ...

    Article : 629 words
  8. THE WAR SITUATION.

    Stormy weather and morasses at are serious hindrances to British activity in Flanders, but Gen. Haig's indomitable troops are consolidating their newly ...

    Article : 375 words
  9. POWERS OP PURCHASE.

    The right of Government, to purchase land formed the principal theme of Tuesday's proceedings in connection with the enquiry by Mr. N. A. Webb. S.M.,in the ...

    Article : 2,197 words
  10. Held Up by Rain.

    Last night and to-day rain fell almost continuously in a series of shunderstorms on the drenched battlefield. The might was pitch black, and it was ...

    Article : 290 words
  11. Artillery Duels.

    Gen. Haig reported at midnight:— The prisoners taken yesterday at MonchylePreux number 64. Hostile raiders east of [?] ...

    Article : 106 words
  12. French Artillery Battles.

    The French afternoon, communique States —On the River Aime front reciprocal artillery firing has continued. The Combardments have been particularly lively ...

    Article : 104 words
  13. Guynemer Avenged.

    Lieut Fonek, a comrade of the fare Capt, Guynemer, has avenged the death of the French aerial champion. He has shot down Wissman the German aviator who ...

    Article : 83 words
  14. PARLIAMENTARY DIARY.

    In the COUNCIL.—The President —(Hon. Sr Lancelot Stirling) took the Chair at 2 P.m. Leave was granted to introduce following measures: — A Bill dealing ...

    Article : 305 words
  15. COLLECTING PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    The first question on the Assembly on Tuesday was by the Hon. A. A. Kirkpatick in reference to the statements by the Minister of Industry (Hon R. P. ...

    Article : 502 words
  16. WITH THE ANZACS.

    The gains achieved in the battle on Friday are secure, and the work of consoilclation is going on doggedly along the Australian and New Zealand line in perishing ...

    Article : 310 words
  17. THE RIGA FRONT.

    Wireless Russian official:—The enemy occupied Arensburg on Gesal Island on Saturday. German aerial and naval Forces are supporting the land operations. ...

    Article : 104 words
  18. RUSSIANS RETREATING.

    A. German wireless Duiteon states ;—We have made rapid progress of Oseal Island,and have repeatedly overcome the enemy We have out off the [?] ...

    Article : 77 words
  19. THE VICTORIAN DEADLOCK.

    In accordance with the decision arrived at by the stormy meeting of the Seamen's Union yesterday afternoon, the Secretary of the Federal Seame's Union Mr. ...

    Article : 348 words
  20. GENERAL CABLES.

    Following upon the refusal of the Home Secretary to agree to a 50 per cent, increase in taxicab fares the owners and drivers have decided to strike on October ...

    Article : 44 words
  21. GERMANS JUBILANT.

    The German press celebrates are German landing on the Oesel Dago Islands as the best answer to the latest speeches of the Allies and as a proof of the [?] ...

    Article : 44 words
  22. A Premeditated Plan.

    The expert of Le Martin,[?] apidity of the landing says that the German Admiralty had many flat - bottomed loops, driven by motors, which formed ...

    Article : 89 words
  23. STRETCHER - BEARERS SNIPED.

    Our Stretcher- bearers worked [?] throughout the night. At one time it was necessary to call for volunteers for this work owing to the activity of German ...

    Article : 307 words
  24. 100,000 FEWER PRISONERS.

    The report of the Prison Commissioner for England and Wales shows the prisoners in 1913 - 14 numbered 151,603, compared with 48,362 in 1916 - 17. ...

    Article : 29 words
  25. CANADIAN COMMISSIONER AT WASHINGTON.

    The Government has decided to appoint a Canadian Commissioner at Washington. He will be associated with the British Ambassador but will be accorded consider ...

    Article : 47 words
  26. A Successful Raid.

    A British Official [?] States:— Scottish troops made a succesful Raid at Homodos, south- west of Seres and cook 143 prisoners. Our casualties were ...

    Article : 77 words
  27. CRADLE ROLL ENDOWMENTS.

    In the State Assembly Dr. Arthun brought forward a motion that the State should afford assistance to large families in the from of an endowment for every ...

    Article : 132 words
  28. AMERICA AND THE WAR.

    President wilson has issued a sweeping proclamation, in which he takes over complete control of American imports and exports prescribers drastic conditions ...

    Article : 114 words
  29. RESUMPTION OF WORK.

    The Broken Hill Proprietary Mine, which restarted yesterday, continues productive work. Other mines also continue to got ready for work. The A.M. A. met this ...

    Article : 83 words
  30. A CLERGYMAN HORSEWHIPPED.

    A sensational affair occurred to-day at Auckland. The Rev. Howard Eliott, National Lecturer to the Protestant Political Association, was publicly horse ...

    Article : 103 words
  31. FIFTY YEARS AGO.

    —From The Register, Wednesday, Oct 16, 1867.— On Tuesday the business of the Police Court was transferred to the new building, south of Victoria squre. The new Police Court and offices ...

    Article : 281 words
  32. A. MORASS OF MUD.

    The Australians on the railway reached the high ground commanding at least one redoubt which was fall of Bosche machine guns From the road leading to ...

    Article : 386 words
  33. LUMPERS AND EMPLOYEES.

    [?] been the requient has request a ask the employers of waterside labour who engaged national volunteers during the umpers' strike to meet the Lumpers ...

    Article : 69 words
  34. ROYAL SHOW PROFIT.

    The recent Royal Agricultural Show at Melbourne resulted in a profit of £6,132, as compared with £2,852 in 1916. ...

    Article : 27 words
  35. LIBERTY DAY.

    President wilson has, by proclamation fixed October 24 as liberty Day, when the country- wide campaign for the rullest [?] to the loan will reach its [?] ...

    Article : 83 words
  36. MOTOR CAR IMPORTS.

    The promotion against the importation of motor cars into Australia has been modified by the Commonwealth autheritics who have decided to permit the ...

    Article : 83 words
  37. Advertising

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  38. EXPLOSION AT POWDER WORKS.

    An explosion at Gibbstown. New Jersey, damaged portion of the Dupont works, nitroglycerine plant, and two employes were killed. ...

    Article : 38 words
  39. BALLARAT COMPETITIONS.

    Following are to-day's results at the South street competitions : —Recitals (ladies under 21) —Sylvia Cooper, Moonee Ponds (V) 1. Vera Tregoweth Adelaide ...

    Article : 61 words
  40. ITALY AND AUSTRIA.

    An Italian official bulletin says: —We completely broke up an attack near to Lokavac— The attack was preceded by wish artilery preparation from ...

    Article : 46 words
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