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  2. THE NAVAL BATTLE

    Naval historians for a hundred years have vied with each other in describing Trafalgar, but it will need a master hand to enable future generations torealise the battle in the North Sea on Wednesday last. The sea was churned as in a storm, though the day was calm, the water was stiff with dead fish, the air was rent as if with forty continuous thunder claps. All the mighty forces of modern naval weapons' were in terrific action. The scene must ...

    Article : 420 words
  3. NAVAL EXPERTS' VIEWS

    A representative of the American Associated Press to-day interviewed a naval officer of high rank, who said:— Further details have an even more ...

    Article : 523 words
  4. THE ITALIAN FRONT.

    This afternoon's communique says:— The Austrians to-day made an attempt to break through our line in the direction of Onaro, to the ...

    Article : 76 words
  5. STILL CLAIMING A VICTORY.

    The following semi-official statement has been issued in Berlin:—The German fleet was pushing forward to engage a portion of the British fleet ...

    Article : 123 words
  6. QUEENSLAND PREMIER'S OPINION.

    The Premier of Queensland (Mr. T. J. Ryan) to-day delivered an address to the wounded Queenslanders at Harefield Hospital. ...

    Article : 80 words
  7. THE WESTERN FRONT.

    This afternoon's communique says:— After a violent bombardment the Germans yesterday made several attempts to turn our position at Fort ...

    Article : 181 words
  8. NEUTRAL OPINION.

    Telegrams from all parts of the world give the verdict of neutral experts that the German claim to a victory is unwarranted. ...

    Article : 52 words
  9. THE GENERAL POSITION.

    The "Westminster Gazette," discussing the Italian situation, points out that the Austrian centre at Arsiero and Asiago is in peril, inasmuch as it is far ...

    Article : 112 words
  10. FIGHT AGAINST ODDS.

    The Glasgow "Herald" says:— Our battle-cruiser squadron went into battle headed by the Lion. It had steamed 25 knots an hour for nearly ...

    Article : 527 words
  11. ALLIES' APPRECIATION

    Great admiration is felt in Russia for the British heroism in the naval fight. Englishmen are recognised in the streets, and greeted with the ...

    Article : 69 words
  12. THE EASTERN FRONT.

    To-day's Vienna communique says: —The Russians are bombarding our entire front in Galacia and Volhynia, The bombardment is especially violent ...

    Article : 63 words
  13. FEELING IN FRANCE.

    The French newspapers unanimously point out the importance of the British driving back the Germans to Kiel, and interpret the result of the fight as a ...

    Article : 274 words
  14. THE NAVAL BATTLE

    The Admiralty announces that until Sir John Jellicoe is able to supply a full despatch, any attempt to give details of the history of the North Sea ...

    Article : 615 words
  15. RETURN OF BRITISH FLEET.

    An officer who witnessed the return of part of the British Fleet states that the majority of the ships showed small signs of the conflict. Two bore ...

    Article : 80 words
  16. THE BALKANS.

    The Allied troops have occupied the port, the Customs, the municipality, and the prefecture and the telegraph offices. Strong detachments are ...

    Article : 90 words
  17. THE GERMAN STATEMENT.

    To-day's Berlin communique says:— We easily repulsed a weak attack to the westward of Hill 304. Hard fighting between Caillette ...

    Article : 43 words
  18. LORD CHARLES BERESFORD.

    The "Daily Chronicle" publishes an interview with Admiral Lord Charles Beresford. He says:— I cannot understand how anybody ...

    Article : 471 words
  19. IN ALSACE.

    To-day's Berlin communique says:— The French yesterday made several gas attacks on our lines to the west of Markirch (in Alsace), but without ...

    Article : 38 words
  20. THE BRITISH CASUALTIES

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 241 words
  21. THE BRITISH LINE.

    Sir Douglas Haig reported as follows last night:— There is increased activity along the whole of the British front. ...

    Article : 122 words
  22. GENERAL WAR NEWS

    Dr. Dumas, the well-known French medical authority, referring to the recent German prison scandals, in an article in the "British Medical ...

    Article : 104 words
  23. OPINION IN AMERICA.

    The London correspondent of the "Chicago Daily News" says:— The Britishers have smashed the German battle formation completely. ...

    Article : 68 words
  24. BATTLE INCIDENTS.

    The "Daily Telegraph's" Rotterdam correspondent says the Dutch trawler Bertha has landed at Ymuiden the survivors of the Elbing, a new fast cruiser. ...

    Article : 179 words
  25. WOUNDED QUEENSLANDERS.

    The Premier of Queensland (Mr. T. J. Ryan) and Mrs. Ryan to-day visited the Foundling. Hospital to obtain useful information in connection with the ...

    Article : 72 words
  26. GOING INTO ACTION.

    The "Scotsman" publishes tho following account of the battle by an eyewitness:— We fought what in its way was a ...

    Article : 641 words
  27. AUSTRALIA'S SYMPATHY.

    In the course of a Statement tonight, the Minister of the Navy (Hon. J A. Jensen) said:—"The sympathy of the people of Australia must go ...

    Article : 159 words
  28. THE GERMAN STATEMENT.

    To-day's Berlin communique says:— We have everywhere repulsed several British attacks against their lost positions to the south-east of Ypres. ...

    Article : 47 words
  29. BRITAIN AND AMERICA.

    The London correspondent of the "New York Sun" has had a striking interview with Earl Grey. The latter declared that America had been guilty ...

    Article : 181 words
  30. AIR RAIDS.

    Last night's communique says:— German aeroplanes to-day dropped bombs on Toul. They killed six people and injured 10. Our air ...

    Article : 48 words
  31. THE BATTLE DESCRIBED

    Apart from the fact that the Germans were nearly thrice as strong as Admiral Beatty's fleet they had the advantage of the light. They hugged ...

    Article : 507 words
  32. THE GERMAN CLAIM.

    The Kaiser has sent the following telegram to Admiral Scheer:— Sincerest congratulations on your grand success over the mighty English ...

    Article : 128 words
  33. AUSTRALIAN VICTIMS.

    The Minister of the Navy (Hon. J. A. Jensen) has received a cable message, reporting with regret that two sub-lieutenants of the Royal Australian ...

    Article : 85 words
  34. THE FRAUENLOB.

    A survivor from the German cruiser Frauenlob states that the fleet left Wilhelmshaven at 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning. The British cruisers' ...

    Article : 65 words
  35. ALLIED AIRMEN'S RAID.

    To-day's Berlin communique says:— Enemy airmen have killed several civilians in Belgium. ...

    Article : 23 words
  36. TASMANIA.

    The Majestic Theatre was crowded to-night at the military concert in aid of the 40th Battalion Military Band fund. The management spared no effort ...

    Article : 131 words
  37. ONE AGAINST FOURTEEN.

    The British vessels returning to the East Coast bases have been welcomed with great enthusiasm. The wounded men were loudly cheered. ...

    Article : 59 words
  38. A BRITISH RAID.

    Sir Douglas Haig reports as follows:— Twenty-six of our aeroplanes dropped bombs on points of military ...

    Article : 49 words
  39. THE BLOCKADE.

    British warships have held up several Dutch steamers, and compelled them to discharge their aniline cargoes. One cargo stopped at Durban, in South ...

    Article : 87 words
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