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  2. The Two Mehegans.

    Hughie Mohegan, the well-known boxer, and his brother Jack, who had not seen each other foreighteen years since a quarrel, have been romantically re-united. Jack arrived from ...

    Article : 51 words
  3. THE LATEST.

    Sir Douglas Haig, in a communique, says:—Between the Ancre and the Somme the situation was unchanged, save minor infantry engagements in the vicinity of Pozieres. ...

    Article : 51 words
  4. THE WAR.

    London, August 15.—Reporting late on Tuesday night, Sir Douglas Haig stated:—The situation is still unchanged and without any incident of importance. ...

    Article : 1,113 words
  5. Goulburn and the War.

    Mr. M. J. Kelly, of Bourke-street, received a telegram on Wednesday evening from the Base Records Office, informing him that his son, Pte. James Thomas Kelly, had been wounded. ...

    Article : 72 words
  6. Advertising

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    Advertising : 360 words
  7. PTE. E. WALKER MISSING.

    The friends of Mr. Henry Walker will regret to hear that he has been advised by the Defence Department that his son, Pte. Edw. Walker, who was in the machine gun section of the 17th ...

    Article : 55 words
  8. AMERICAN LOANS TO BELLIGERENTS.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 40 words
  9. MAJOR E. WHARTON KIRKE KILLED.

    Major Errol Wharton Kirke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wharton Kirke, of Manly, was killed on August 4. Major Wharton Kirke, who was in his 28th year, was born at Dubbo, and ...

    Article : 393 words
  10. FRENCH REPORT.

    The French communique states:—The night was calm along most of the front. There was a lively bombardment at Thiaumont, Floury, Vaux, and Chapitre. ...

    Article : 40 words
  11. BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

    In the House of Commons the Extension of the Life of Parliament Bill and the Registration Bill have been read a second time. ...

    Article : 30 words
  12. BRITISH MISSION TO THE POPE.

    Count do Salis has been appointed British Envoy Extraordinary on a special mission to the Pope, succeeding Lord Howard. ...

    Article : 30 words
  13. IMPORTANCE OF BRITISH ADVANCE.

    The "Petit Parisien," on well-informed authority, points out the importance of the British advance west of Pozieres. Mouguet Farm is the last vantage point overlooking the ...

    Article : 45 words
  14. KAISER VISITS COLOGNE.

    The Kaiser, General von Falkenhayn, and high officers paid a lengthy visit to Cologne Cathedral. There wore dense, cheering masses in the streets. The Kaiser, standing on the ...

    Article : 57 words
  15. HEAVY FIGHTING NEAR ARMENTIERES.

    The "Times" Berlin correspondent refers to heavy fighting south-east of Armentieres. ...

    Article : 20 words
  16. GERMAN FOOD TROUBLES.

    The Paris Journal gives details of the German food troubles. The ordinary meal consists of Indian corn-soup, a slice of salmon, spinach, and Gruyere (cheese). A half-bottle ...

    Article : 72 words
  17. The Russians.

    A communique says:—South of Brezezany; south-west of Tarnopol, we have occupied the west bank of the Zlota Lypa, but a counter offensive checked us. We are advancing despite ...

    Article : 65 words
  18. SOUTHERN DISTRICTS RACING ASSOCIATION.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 313 words
  19. TPR. P. HOLLIDAY AND PTE. C. HOLLIDAY.

    The Rev. A. Holliday, of Hornsby, and formerly minister of the Goldsmith-street Methodist dist Church, has received word that his nephew Trooper Percy A. Holliday, died on July 21 of ...

    Article : 96 words
  20. SON OF THE TYRANT OF BELGIUM.

    The French have captured Lieut. von Biasing, son of the tyrant of Belgium. It is believed he is identical with the Melbourne Savage Club spy. ...

    Article : 39 words
  21. For Faithful Service.

    In recognition of faithful service, the Governor (Sir Gerald Strickland) on Wednesday presented the Imperial Service Medal to eight ex Civil servants. The recipients included: ...

    Article : 247 words
  22. THE KING.

    London, August 16.—Mr. Philip Gibbs, press correspondent, writing from the British Headquarters in France, states:—King George has visited all parts of the front. ...

    Article : 1,345 words
  23. BRUSSILOFF'S BIG PUSH.

    It is officially stated that General Brusiloff's Generals during the period 4th to 12th August captured 7757 officers, 350,645 men, 405 cannon; 1326 machine guns, 338 mine bomb throwers, and ...

    Article : 39 words
  24. China and Japan.

    An attack by Chinese troops on the Japanese garrison at Cheng Chiatun, in eastern Mongolia, reported from Tokio, hag disturbed official circles here, as it is the possible ...

    Article : 206 words
  25. Personal.

    The condition of Major Lumsden was this (Thursday) morning somewhat improved. The late Mr. W. H. Wheatley had been a vice-president of the Liberal Association for five ...

    Article : 112 words
  26. The Italians.

    An Italian communique states:—We captured trenches at Mount Pecinka, in the Carso plateau, and east of Gorizia, taking prisoner 350. Enemy attacks on the remainder of the front ...

    Article : 64 words
  27. Goulburn Police Court.

    Before Mr. Williams, P.M. STEALING A COAT. Thomas Bradley was charged with stealing, at Goulburn on August 16, one coat, value £2, ...

    Article : 331 words
  28. Canadians and Australians.

    Four divisions of 90,000 Canadian troops now at the front have been moved from the Ypres salient to take their place with the Anzacs at the Somme. For more than a year the ...

    Article : 76 words
  29. In a Goulburn School.

    A rumour was current in Goulburn that there had been a serious disturbance at one of the local State schools, and that an assistant teacher led been assaulted by a gang of boys ...

    Article : 250 words
  30. M'DOUGAL FUND.

    A meeting of the combined committees was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening. Mr. Warrington presided, and there was a full attendance. Permission from the Attorney. ...

    Article : 140 words
  31. WEEKLY CALENDAR.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 122 words
  32. Counterfeit Notes.

    As the result of investigations in connection with the recent circulation of counterfeit Commonwealth £5 notes, the police arrested two young men, Henry William Bradbury and Lea. ...

    Article : 160 words
  33. Naval Fight.

    The "Times" correspondent at Amsterdam states:—Flushing reports engagements this morning at 3.30 between Anglo-German warships near Zeebrugge. The action was visible ...

    Article : 37 words
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    When the thrilling story is told of how the United Kingdom, rudely awakened out of a falsely complacent sense of security, rose magnificently to the occasion, and within the brief ...

    Article : 988 words
  35. INFANTILE PARALYSIS.

    New York.—The infantile paralysis epidemic has reached 6400 cases, with 1400 deaths. The epidemic is now widespread, there being 200 fresh cases daily. ...

    Article : 49 words
  36. BUBONIC PLAGUE.

    London. Aug. 15.—Three cases of bubonic plague have occurred in Bristol. The medical officer thinks it is possible an infected rat which has been found was deliberately infected. ...

    Article : 34 words
  37. Self-Government in Poland.

    It is reported from Vienna that Austria has decided to confer self-government on Poland. and release a large number of interned Poles. ...

    Article : 32 words
  38. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE SOLDIERS.

    The Mayoress (Miss Wood) has called a meeting of ladies at the Town Hall for to-morrow (Friday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. The object of the gathering is to arrange for the despatch of ...

    Article : 47 words
  39. To the Editor.

    Sir,—May I claim a small space in your next issue in reply to an extract from a sermon delivered by Bishop Radford, appearing in last Tuesday paper (8/8/'16) The pamphlets ...

    Article : 352 words
  40. AMERICAN NAVAL PROGRAMME.

    The House of Representatives has approved of the Senate's three years' naval construction programme, including the immediate building of four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers. ...

    Article : 77 words
  41. BRAVERY REWARDED.

    At the scout mooting in the Church Hall on Tuesday evening Canon Carver, on behalf of Miss Hunt, of the Joppa Tea Rooms, presented Scout Harold Lemon with a handsome morocco ...

    Article : 60 words
  42. LYRIC THEATRE.

    A successful vaudeville season was concluded at the Lyric on Wednesday night. To-night pictures will be resumed, and a first-class attraction has been secured in "Aristocracy," with ...

    Article : 186 words
  43. King and Kaiser.

    The King and the Kaiser visited the Somme simultaneously. The hysterical accounts of the Kaiser giving blessings and iron crosses at parades furnish a contrast with the quiet ...

    Article : 50 words
  44. THE ITALIANS.

    London, August 15.—An Italian communique states: Our troops last sight gallantly repulsed several counter-attacks on the Carso. London, August 16.—Mr. Runciman (President ...

    Article : 51 words
  45. STAT EELECTORAL ROLL.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 99 words
  46. EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY.

    Reuter's Rome correspondent states that an earthquake has destroyel houses in Rimini, and it is feared there are victims. (Rimini is an Italian city on the Adriatic, 60 ...

    Article : 44 words
  47. MUNITIONS.

    London, August 15.—Mr. E. S. Montagu, Minister for Munitions, reviewing in the House of Commons the work of the Munitions Department this evening, said: Our output of sheris ...

    Article : 803 words
  48. Casualty List.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 33 words
  49. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    A very successful 'Triangle programme holds pride of place for to-night, Friday, and Saturday. The drama, "The Bugle Call," is without doubt one of the greatest of recent successes, ...

    Article : 205 words
  50. LADY BRASSEY MARRIED.

    Lady Helen Brassey has married Major John Murray, son of the well-known publisher. ...

    Article : 22 words
  51. MENINGITIS.

    The boy recently admitted to the hospital is still under observation. Theo case will probably be found to be not one of meningits. In the Assembly on Wednesday Mr. Stuart ...

    Article : 155 words
  52. SUGAR PRODUCERS' CONFERENCE.

    The Sugar Producers' Conference will on Thursday give a luncheon to the Australian delegate, Mr. Pritchard, at the Waldorf Hotel. Mr. Fisher, Lord Milner, and Sir Owen ...

    Article : 83 words
  53. Germany and Austria.

    Paris newspapers regard the appointment of Count Andrassy, the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister, as the unification of the Central Empires' armies and policies in German, ...

    Article : 50 words
  54. RAILWAY MEN'S WIDOWS.

    An already announced Mr. Nicholson, of the Empire Theatre, will on August 23 generously give a benefit in aid of the wives and children of the late Messrs. Joseph Miller and Stanley ...

    Article : 77 words
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