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  2. THE ALLIES

    The "Daily Mail" correspondent says: "It has been a glorious week of heroic deeds against big odds. "Only a week ago Belgium was wholly ...

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  3. STILL BACK.

    The correspondent of the London "Times" says the past fortnight has been full of heroic deeds on the part of the allies in France. ...

    Article : 158 words
  4. THE WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 14 words
  5. AUSTRALIA

    Mr. Hughes, Federal Attorney General, stated to-day that he had heard the German band play "Rule Britannia," but he had not heard it play the enemies' ...

    Article : 212 words
  6. EASTERN FRONT

    I'lio ltussians near Warsaw inflicted terriblo losses on tho enemy with bayonets, and capturod many prisoners. The Caucasians showed extraordinary ...

    Article : 70 words
  7. THE LATEST

    The bombardment between Ostend and Nieuport, near the coast, is growing stronger. The allies' shells are dropping among ...

    Article : 91 words
  8. REUTER'S CABLES

    Following was the First Batch of Cables received per Reuter last night. ...

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  9. Advertising

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    Advertising : 5 words
  10. BRITISH NAVAL MEN IN HOLLAND.

    Amongst British men-o'-warsmen at Groningen, in Holland, twelve were unaware of the British retreat and held an Antwerp redoubt between the forts. ...

    Article : 108 words
  11. THE TAMWORTH DAILY OBSERVER.

    Although the recent splendid rain came too late to effect a complete saving of the crops in these districts, it is certain that the position has been greatly improved and ...

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  12. GERMANS IN POLAND.

    Mr. Stephen Graham, war correspondent, describing the ejection of the Germans from Poland says:- "The Russians won by virtue of personal ...

    Article : 72 words
  13. FIGHTING IN NORTHERN FRANCE.

    The "Times" correspondent at Boulogne, referring to the fighting in Northern France says:- "Daily the enemy has been driven back ...

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  14. EXASPERATED GERMAN COMMANDERS.

    The consensus of British and French military opioion regarding the repeated violent German attacks along the whole front is that the German commanders ...

    Article : 43 words
  15. VIOLENT GERMAN ATTACKS.

    A communique states:- "The allies repulsed with considerable German losses violent attacks on the left, particularly at Dixmude, Wareton, ...

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  16. HORRORS OF THE TRENCHES.

    The evacuated trenches of the Aisne suggest much heavy drinking on almost empty stomachs for many weary days. In addition, there is a stench from dead ...

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  17. RAID ON GERMAN PREMISES.

    Having intercepted a German wireless message from Melbourne at Port Phillip Heads, the military authorities decided to-day to raid various German premises in ...

    Article : 163 words
  18. KAISER REPORTED ILL.

    It is reported that the Kaiser and his suite are occupying a club at Czenstoehow, in Poland, which is enclosed with high barbed wire fencing and a roof covered ...

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  19. REASON FOR GERMAN CHECK.

    Many officers ascribe the check to the German advance to General Von Moltke's forced, retirement. ...

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  20. ON EVE OF RETREAT.

    Reports from various war correspondents in Belgium and the North of France indicate that the Germans are on the eve of a great retreat. ...

    Article : 40 words
  21. CLEARING OUT ALIEN ENEMIES.

    Five hundred Germans and Austrians were arrested at Manchester to-day. Similar measures are being taken at all the chief provincial towns, the Government ...

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  22. TOO HOT TO HOLD.

    The Germans re-occupied Lille on Tuesday and commenced withdrawing under Von Kluck on Wednesday. ...

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  23. BATTLE NEAR PRZEMYSL.

    It is reported that in the great battle to the south of Przemysl the Austrians fought in absolute confusion and suffered enormous losses. ...

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  24. GERMANS GETTING NERVY.

    The Germans in Ostend are getting nervy. Increasing numbers of wounded are arriving. ...

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  25. GENERAL WAR NEWS

    Mr. Bright, a correspondent, who saw half a attalion return after fighting round Antwerp, says: "Out of 450 Germans, all, with the ...

    Article : 123 words
  26. NATIVE REBELLION.

    Herr Evermeyer, the Governor of the German Cameroons in South-west Africa, says Manga Bell, a native chief, was executed because he incited the natives to ...

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  27. SURVIVORS OF THE EMDEN'S VICTIMS.

    The Egbert arrived at Cochin with 325 members of the crews and 22 passengers of the seven steamers sunk by the Emden near Minievy, between the 15th and 19th ...

    Article : 63 words
  28. UTILISING GERMAN PRIZE STEAMERS

    The serious shortage of shipping space for frozen meat on Britain-hound vessels was brought under the notice of the Minister for Customs by an Interstate deputation ...

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  29. HALF A MILLION WOUNDED IN FRANCE.

    It is estimated that the wounded now in France total nearly half a million. ...

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  30. AUSTRIANS CHECKMATED.

    Austrian attempts to cross the River San were prevented. There is no change in Eastern Prussia. ...

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  31. POSITION AT DUNKIRK.

    A report published in Berlin states that Dunkirk is strongly occupied by French troops, but the Germans will soon enter. AMSTERDAM, Thursday. ...

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  32. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT.

    In the Senate Senator Pearce told Senator McDougall that the Government was not unmindful of the possible danger from German spies, but no statement could be ...

    Article : 142 words
  33. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ELECTIONS.

    The counting of the Legislative Assembly election returns in Western Australia is still far from complete, but later figures show the Liberals to have won three ...

    Article : 264 words
  34. TO DRIVE OFF BRITISH WARSHIPS.

    The "Telegruf" states that Germans have brought new guns to Ostend and Zeobrugge to shell the British warships. The allies are persistently repulsing the ...

    Article : 48 words
  35. PERSONAL.

    Major P. P. Abbott, Fedoral member for Now England, and Captain P. White, who have both volunteered to leave on active service with the Australian expeditionary ...

    Article : 124 words
  36. USE OF SUEZ CANAL

    The British Government has issued a notification to the representatives of foreign maritime powers justifying the steps taken by the Egyptian Government to remove ...

    Article : 111 words
  37. HOISTED THE GERMAN FLAG.

    It is reported that at a picnic at Henty recently at which 400 people were present, the German flag was raised. The Britishers present numbering about ...

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  38. AUSTRALIANS MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.

    The following Australians have been mentioned in despatches:—Captain W. S. Rich, Cheshire Regiment; Lieutenant E. L. Coman and W. G. S. Mitchell, Flying ...

    Article : 38 words
  39. SUPER INCOME TAX.

    The super-tax on incomes will apply only to those who actually pay income tax. The exemption will be the same and the assessments already struck will carry the ...

    Article : 58 words
  40. HELD UP SEVEN TIMES.

    The steamer Tayuian arrived this afternoon from Hongkong. During ten days' run from the Chinese port to Darwin the steamer was held up seven times by British ...

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  41. THE EMDEN'S EXPLOITS.

    The "Times" referring to the exploits of the German cruiser Emden says: "The time has arrived to inquire when the Admiralty proposes to terminate her ...

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  42. GERMAN MARINES FOR NAMUR.

    Ten thousand German marines with machine guns left Antwerp. It is rumored that their destination is Numur. ...

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  43. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 113 words
  44. DEADLY BRITISH NAVAL GUNFIRE.

    The British naval gunfire killed General Von Trip and his stall near Middelkerke. ...

    Article : 19 words
  45. EXPORT OF WOOL PROHIBITED.

    A Federal proclamation prohibits the oxport of wool except with the Minister's permission. ...

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  46. OLD WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.

    Mrs. Mary Hiscks, aged 80, was working in the kitchen at her residence at Alexandria when her clothes caught fire. She was soon a mass of names and ...

    Article : 48 words
  47. TURKISH ATTITUDE.

    Small submarines made in Germany passed through Roumania in sections on their way to Constantinople. ...

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  48. PATRIOTIC FUNDS.

    The various Sydney patriotic funds now total £367,794. ...

    Article : 11 words
  49. BRITISH SUBMARINE MISSING.

    It is officially stated that the submarine E3 is missing. It is feared that the vessel was sunk. ...

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  50. CATHOLIC CLUB DEBATING SOCIETY.

    There was a crowded attendance at the Catholic Club rooms on Thursday evening, when the Debating Society discussed the question, "Was the Federal Government ...

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  51. BURGLARS IN TOBACCONIST'S SHOP.

    Burglars broke into a tobacconist's shop at Circular Quay and removed about £20 worth of goods which were evidently taken away in a cart. The whole place was ...

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  52. TAMWORTH AND DISTRICT PATRIOTIC FUND.

    Amount already acknowledged £1381 9/2½ Tamworth Musical Society, £25; total, £1406/9/2 ½. ...

    Article : 18 words
  53. ACTION DIRECTED AGAINST ALLIED FLEET.

    Turkey has forbidden warships to enter the Gulf of Smyrna. This action is being directed against the allied fleet in the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

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  54. COUNT VON MOLTKE DYING.

    Count Von Moltke, Chief of the German Stuff, is dying from liver complaint. ...

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  55. TAMWORTH RIFLE CLUB.

    A shoot will take place to-day at 500 yards, at the local range, and any citizen is welcome to a shoot. A full attendance of members is required. ...

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  56. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.

    A frightful accident occurred in the vicinity of St. Nicholas' Church, Tamworth, yesterday morning when Arthur Lyons, about 21 years of ago, fell about a distance ...

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  57. STATE PARLIAMENT.

    At a Cabinet meeting it was decided that after Mr. Wade had finished his contribution to the Budget debate next Wednesday the financial discussion would be ...

    Article : 78 words
  58. SUSPECTED BELGIAN REFUGEE.

    A Belgian refugee at Dublin was arrested on suspicion of being a spy. ...

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  59. SUEL CANAL MAY BE ATTACKED.

    It is rumoured that Turkish troops may attack the Suez Canal. ...

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  60. VOLUNTEERS FOR AUSTRALIAN MILITARY EXPEDITIONARY FORCES.

    Persons desirous of volunteering for service in the Australian military forces are informed by Mr. A. Hojes, Superintendent of Police, Tamworth, that the local police ...

    Article : 136 words
  61. EX-BBITISH MINISTER AT ANTWERP.

    Colonel Seely, ex-Minister for War, was present at the defence of Antwerp. German shrapnel smashed the wheel of his motor ear. ...

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  62. AUSTRO-ITALIAN DIFFICULTIES.

    A New York "Herald" message from Rome states that Italy has agreed to allow the Hague Court to settle the difficulties arising from disasters from Austrian mines ...

    Article : 35 words
  63. WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT

    The proposal of the Now Zealand House of Representatives to permit women to seek election to the House was rejected by 29 votes to 27. ...

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  64. RED CROSS SOCIETY.

    The sewing committee of this Society have a large stock of material which is being worked up into garments for the soldiers fighting, and wounded at the front. ...

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  65. FOREIGN PAPERS PROHIBITED.

    Foreign newspapers are absolutely prohi. bited in Antwerp. Newsboys found in possession of papers were shot. ...

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  66. FELL DOWN A WELL.

    Mr. Thomas Lane, of Tamworth, met with a painful accident on Thursday, in consequence of a fall into a well, a distance of some sixteen feet. ...

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  67. ANARCIIY IN ALBANIA.

    Rome newspapers report that there is unrest at Vallona, a state of anarchy in Albania and a check to the penetration of the Greeks there. ...

    Article : 30 words
  68. FIERCE FIGHT WITH NATIVES.

    News Las been received from New Gu[?]nea that while lying in the Fly River Sir Ruport Clarke's launch was attacked by natives. ...

    Article : 87 words
  69. STRANGE MOVING LIGHTS.

    Within the past few weeks reports have been received of strange moving lights seen in the air at night. Some declare the lights to be those of an aeroplane, and they ...

    Article : 98 words
  70. BOOTH LICENSE.

    At the Tamworth Licensing Court before the Licensing Magistrate. Mr. H. F. Roberts, Henry Butler of the Town and Country Hotel, applied for a booth [?] at the ...

    Article : 42 words
  71. FORTHNATH SYNDICATE

    A syndicate at Glen Innes struck it lucky in a Tattersall's sweep on the Caulfield Cup. Messrs. W. Judge, Ga[?] E. Scott, and Jack drew Gladwyn, a starter in the ...

    Article : 57 words
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